(2026-05-15). Xi, Trump agree to strengthen communication, coordination on international, regional issues: China. tribune.com.pk 
Chinese President Xi Jinping and his US counterpart Donald Trump agreed to strengthen communication and coordination on international and regional issues, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said Friday. | The two leaders held an "in-depth exchange of views" on major issues concerning both countries and the world and reached a series of "new common understandings," a ministry spokesperson said, according to a statement, as Trump made the first visit by a US president to China since 2017. | Xi and Trump also met last year on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Busan, South Korea.
(2026-05-15). Trump says made 'fantastic trade deals' with Xi. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump is greeted by Chinese President Xi Jinping at Zhongnanhai Garden in Beijing, China, May 15, 2026. — ReutersXi calls visit a milestone.Trump touts Boeing deal.China urges lasting Iran ceasefire.BEIJING: President Donald Trump said he had made "fantastic…
(2026-05-15). Israel-Lebanon talks held in Washington as expiration of ceasefire nears. aljazeera.com Al Jazeera's Manuel Rapalo reports from Washington, where the first of two days of Lebanon-Israel talks concluded.
(2026-05-15). Nadim Bawalsa & the Palestinian diaspora: From denial to genocide. aljazeera.com Nadim Bawalsa traces how early Palestinian migrants in Latin America forged national identity long before 1948.
(2026-05-15). China: Presidentes Xi Jinping y Donald Trump dialogan a pequeña escala. radiohc.cu El presidente chino, Xi Jinping, y el mandatario estadounidense, Donald Trump, sostuvieron este viernes un encuentro informal, a pequeña escala, en el último día de la visita del republicano al gigante asiático. | Luego de este diálogo, ambos tendrán un almuerzo de trabajo que, según lo previsto, será el último punto de la agenda de Trump en China. | La víspera, ambos sostuvieron conversaciones oficiales en La Habana y acordaron impulsar una relación estratégica estable y constructiva entre los dos países. | Xi ofreció una ceremonia de bienvenida y un banquete oficial a Trump, y ambos jefes de Estado también reco…
(2026-05-15). India raises retail fuel prices for first time since Iran war started. tribune.com.pk 
India's state-run fuel retailers have raised petrol and diesel prices for the first time in four years by 3 Indian rupees ($0.03) per litre, or more than 3%, according to dealers, to recoup some of the losses incurred due to higher global crude oil prices. | India, the world's third-biggest oil importer and consumer, is one of the last major economies to raise retail fuel prices following the disruption to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz by the war started by US-Israeli attacks on Iran. | State-run Indian Oil Corp, Hindustan Petroleum Corp and Bharat Petrol…
(2026-05-15). China hosts Trump at Temple of Heaven; Hong Kong sushi parasite video: SCMP's 7 highlights. scmp.com We have selected seven stories from this week's news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. | 1. The message China wants to send by hosting Trump at Temple of Heaven…
(2026-05-14). Chinese, U.S. presidents agree on new vision for bilateral ties in Beijing talks. ecns.cn In a meeting closely watched by the world, Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday agreed on a new vision of building a constructive bilateral relationship of strategic stability.
(2026-05-15). Xi, Trump have private meeting in Beijing. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump had a private meeting on Friday in the Zhongnanhai leadership compound in central Beijing.
(2026-05-15). 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!
(2026-05-15). Did Trump Come to Beijing to Beg for Help from His Enemy? unitedworldint.com On the US president's visit to China. By Oràßun Gà∂ktàºrk, from Beijing / China U.S. President Trump arrived in Beijing accompanied by political representatives and a massive group of CEOs (leaders of 17 companies). Welcomed at the airport with a large and warm ceremony, Trump met with Xi Jinping and his delegation this morning at …
(2026-05-15). Chinese premier meets representatives of U.S. business community. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Thursday met here with representatives of the U.S. business community accompanying President Donald Trump on his visit to China.
(2026-05-15). Trump says looking forward to hosting Xi in Washington, D.C. ecns.cn U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that he is willing to continue to maintain sincere and in-depth communication with Chinese President Xi Jinping, and warmly looks forward to hosting Xi in Washington, D.C.
(2026-05-15). Trump leaves Beijing with few wins, many warm words for Xi. tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump departed China on Friday, touting business deals that gave markets little to cheer, while Beijing warned Washington about mishandling Taiwan and said its war with Iran should never have started. | Trump's visit to America's main strategic and economic rival, the first by a US president since his last trip in 2017, aimed for tangible results to beef up his dented approval ratings ahead of crucial midterm elections. | The summit was filled with pageantry, from grand receptions with goose-stepping soldiers to lavish banquets and private tours of a secret garden, while Trump repeatedly he…
(2026-05-15). Xi holds welcome banquet for Trump. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday held a banquet at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing to welcome U.S. President Donald Trump on his state visit to China.
(2026-05-15). Trump wraps up China visit, leaves Beijing. ecns.cn U.S. President Donald Trump left Beijing on Friday afternoon, concluding his state visit to China.
(2026-05-15). Cuba participates in research on hydrology and climate change. radiohc.cu Cuba has participated in an international scientific study on the use of hydrology for water management in island developing states, published in the journal Water International. | This collaborative effort, which resulted in the publication of the article "Unlocking the Potential of Isotopic Hydrology for Water Management in Island Developing States," involved institutions from Europe, the Caribbean, the Pacific, and Africa, reported the Center for Environmental Studies of Cienfuegos (CEAC), according to sources linked to the research who spoke with Prensa Latina. | For the publication of this study, specialists…
(2026-05-15). President Miguel Díaz-Canel highlights Cuba's experience in receiving aid. radiohc.cu President Miguel Díaz-Canel has affirmed that Cuba has extensive and constructive experience in receiving international aid, including from the United States. "Any donor can attest to this reality," the head of state added in a message on X."If the U.S. government is truly willing to provide aid in the amounts it has announced and in full compliance with universally recognized practices for humanitarian assistance, it will encounter no obstacles or ingratitude from Cuba." | The president also considered Washington's recent offer to "a people that the U.S. government itself systematically and ruthlessly punishes c…
(2026-05-15). US seeks indictment of former Cuban leader Raul Castro. aljazeera.com The potential charges relate to Cuba's 1996 downing of humanitarian planes, US media outlets report.
(2026-05-15). CIA director visits Cuba as communist island runs out of oil. tribune.com.pk 
The head of the CIA visited Cuba on Thursday, an extraordinary step-up in contact between Washington and Havana as the communist-run island reels from US pressure, declaring that it is out of oil. | The Central Intelligence Agency, at the heart of the decades-long struggle between the United States and Cuba, confirmed a Cuban government statement about Director John Ratcliffe's visit. | Photos posted by the agency on X showed Ratcliffe alongside several people with blurred-out faces meeting with Ramon Romero Curbelo, chief of the intelligence of the Cuban Interior Ministry, and other Cuban officials. | The vis…
(2026-05-15). CIA director visits Cuba and the Revolutionary Government demonstrates the island does not threaten the United States. radiohc.cu In an unprecedented event in the complex landscape of bilateral relations, a delegation headed by the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), John Ratcliffe, was received today in Havana by authorities from the Cuban Ministry of the Interior. | The leadership of the Revolution approved the meeting, requested by the U.S. government, in which Cuba reiterated its historic position of condemning terrorism and demonstrated, with compelling evidence, that there is no legitimate reason to keep the island on the list of state sponsors of terrorism. | "Cuba does not constitute a threat to U.S. national security…
(2026-05-15). Cuba recuerda 65 años del primer retrato de Fidel Castro por Guayasamín. radiohc.cu La conmemoración por los 65 años del primer retrato de Fidel Castro (1926-2016) realizado por el pintor ecuatoriano Oswaldo Guayasamín (1919-1999) se celebró este jueves en la sede central del Instituto Cubano de Amistad con los Pueblos (ICAP). | La obra marcó el inicio de una amistad entrañable entre el líder cubano y el artista latinoamericano. | El encuentro abrió con la exhibición de una réplica del lienzo fundacional, cedida por la Casa Oswaldo Guayasamín a la Oficina del Historiador de la Ciudad de La Habana, y continuó con la proyección de un audiovisual de Roberto Chile sobre la visita de Fidel a Ecuador…
(2026-05-15). Presidente Díaz-Canel destaca disposición cubana para recibir ayuda internacional. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel destacó este jueves la experiencia y disposición de su país en recibir ayuda internacional, incluso de Estados Unidos, en referencia a la donación formal que anunciara recientemente esa nación norteamericana. | En su cuenta en la red social X el mandatario afirmó que la experiencia de Cuba en recibir ayuda internacional, incluyendo de EE. UU., es amplia y constructiva. "Cualquier donante puede dar fe de esa realidad", acotó. | Señaló que si existe disposición del Gobierno estadounidense a brindar…
(2026-05-14). Hamas seeks direct meeting with Fatah on 'national strategy' after 8th general conference. ecns.cn GAZA, May 14 ⚪ Hamas on Thursday called for a direct meeting with the Palestinian National Liberation Movementon a joint"national strategy"after the conclusion of Fatahs eighth general conference.
(2026-05-15). Gaza is integral part of Palestine, any arrangements must be temporary: Palestinian president. ecns.cn Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas affirmed on Thursday that the Gaza Strip is an integral part of the State of Palestine and that any transitional arrangements must be temporary and not infringe upon the unity of Palestinian territory.
(2026-05-15). 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.
(2026-05-15). Thursday 5/28: Power Half-Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2026-05-15). Gaza: Red Cross Field Hospital in Rafah undergoes overhaul to continue addressing urgent health-care needs. icrc.org
(2026-05-15). The ICRC's response to affected populations and infrastructure following the events of January 2026 in Venezuela. icrc.org
(2026-05-14). Chinese-made EVs increasingly visible in Britain: scholar. ecns.cn LONDON, May 14 ⚪ Chinese-made electric vehicleshave become increasingly visible in the British market, David Bailey, professor of business economics at the University of Birmingham, said in a written interview with Xinhua on Thursday.
(2026-05-15). The Beijing International Film Festival through international eyes. ecns.cn Film enthusiasts and filmmakers from a wide range of countries including the Dominican Republic, Russia, South Africa, and Canada gathered in Beijing for the Beijing International Film Festival.
(2026-05-14). China-Central Asia forum focuses on promoting human rights progress through high-quality development. ecns.cn TASHKENT, May 14 ⚪ The fourth China-Central Asia Human Rights Development Forum was held here Thursday, focusing on jointly promoting human rights progress through high-quality development.The forum was initiated in 2023 by the China Foundation for Human Rights Development.
(2026-05-15). Mitoma fails to make Japan's 2026 World Cup squad due to hamstring injury. aljazeera.com Monaco forward Takumi Minamino also misses out due to injury, but ex-Arsenal defender Takehiro Tomiyasu makes the cut.
(2026-05-15). Chinese vice premier urges consolidation of poverty alleviation. ecns.cn Chinese Vice Premier Liu Guozhong has urged more efforts to steadily advance regular assistance and continue to consolidate and expand the achievements of poverty alleviation to boost rural revitalization.
(2026-05-14). China achieves successful batch cloning of super high-yield dairy goats. ecns.cn Chinese scientists have successfully cloned six super high-yield dairy goats in Northwest China's Shaanxi province, marking the country's first successful batch cloning of such animals and a major breakthrough in dairy goat breeding technology.
(2026-05-14). U.S. Border Patrol chief Michael Banks resigns. ecns.cn SAN FRANCISCO, May 14 ⚪ Michael Banks, chief of the U.Border Patrol, announced his resignation Thursday, according to U.Border Patrol in.
(2026-05-15). Millions of Palestinians mark 78 years since the Nakba. aljazeera.com Nakba commemorations serve as remembrance and a call for justice, self-determination and the right to return.
(2026-05-15). 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…
(2026-05-15). 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…
(2026-05-15). Leidesdorff Plaza – Diamond Jubilee Chinatown at Historic Negro Bar, Sacramento County. indybay.org As the morning mist lifts each day at Historic Negro Bar, Gam Saan-Gold Mountain, the largest Chinatown outside of San Francisco, nearly 3,000 immigrants, erased from memory. Today's Lake Natoma reveals what has always been there: the labor, resilience, and brilliance of early California Gold Rush history. Honorable William Alexander Leidesdorff, Jr. "African Founding Father of California" who helped shaped this state long before it was a state remains a "hidden figure."
(2026-05-15). Passenger from hantavirus cruise quarantines on remote Pitcairn Island. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-05-15). Domestic brands lauded for dynamism. ecns.cn Chinese brands have evolved from being known mainly for affordability to becoming synonymous with technological innovation, creating unique value for global markets, an Azerbaijani economist has said.
(2026-05-15). Why India's RSS is lobbying the West amid attacks on minorities at home. aljazeera.com Hate speech against religious minorities in India rose last year. Experts say far-right RSS is doing 'damage control'.
(2026-05-15). How David Ben-Gurion got the Palestinians wrong in 1948. aljazeera.com The Palestinian question never disappeared despite Israel's best efforts and worst brutality.
(2026-05-15). Saturday 5/16: San José…Billionaires ruin EVERYTHING! indybay.org Winchester Shopping Center sign | 3137 Stevens Creek Blvd, San José…
(2026-05-15). 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.
(2026-05-15). Germany: Labour court investigates possible irregularities at works council election at Bosch GmbH. wsws.org It is entirely justified to have the legality of the works council elections of March 11 reviewed by the Aalen Labour Court.
(2026-05-15). "The grimmest moment in my political lifetime:" Adam Hochschild, Historian. juancole.com A New World Order | "For a colonized people the most essential value, because the most concrete, is first and foremost the land: the land which will bring them bread and, above all, dignity."
| ‚Äï Frantz Fanon, The Wretched of the Earth | Fariba Amini writes: "Adam Hochschild is an American journalist and author who is best known for his book, King Leopold's Ghost, which is the horrifying story of the Congo under the Belgians. His many other books include Spain in our Hearts, about the Spanish Civil war, and To End All Wars: A Story of Loyalty and Rebellion, 1914—1918. | A professor e…
(2026-05-15). Real Madrid with a Lackluster Victory in the Spanish Football League. radiohc.cu Havana, May 14 (RHC) — Real Madrid secured a lackluster 2-0 victory against Oviedo today in the final match of the 36th round of the Spanish football league, although they received some whistles from the fans. | Goals from Gonzalo García in the 44th minute and Jude Bellingham in the 80th brought a small measure of joy to Real Madrid fans, who booed French star Kylian Mbappé, the target of criticism in recent days for his selfish attitude. | Brazilian Vinicius also received some boos from the Santiago Bernabéu crowd, who were unhappy with Real Madrid's dismal season. | Earlier, Girona drew 1-1 with Real Socie…
(2026-05-15). Bond markets send out a warning. wsws.org The yield or interest rate on UK bonds has reached its highest level since 1998.
(2026-05-15). Discover Chengdu, host city of Global Mayors Dialogue. ecns.cn The 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue is being held from Wednesday to Friday in Chengdu, a vibrant megacity in southwest China where ancient heritage and modern innovation coexist in harmony.
(2026-05-15). Bay Area Communities to Mark 13th Annual Anti-Chevron Day. indybay.org Events include Global Speakers, Festival, and March in Richmond…
(2026-05-15). Japanse post doubting Nanjing Massacre backfires. ecns.cn An online post by a Japanese user discussing how the Nanjing Massacre is taught in schools has drawn widespread attention, prompting responses from social media users in Japan and abroad.
(2026-05-15). Muslim American groups say Republicans are weaponising congressional hearings. geo.tv 
(2026-05-15). South Sudan: The country's humanitarian needs continue to rise. icrc.org Joint SSRC-IFRC-ICRC News Release…
(2026-05-15). Australian Liberal leader launches tirade against immigrants in budget reply. wsws.org The speech was a political signal that amid its crisis, the opposition Liberal-National Coalition is turning to a fascistic, Trump-style "Australia First" appeal.
(2026-05-15). Shocked Silence Greets RCP8.5 Demise as 'Implausibility' Ruling Leaves Net Zero Fearmongering in Tatters. wattsupwiththat.com The fallout from the recent Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) ruling that computer model high emissions pathway RCP8.5 is "implausible" is only just beginning.
(2026-05-15). 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".
(2026-05-15). 76 Flock Cameras Disabled in the East Bay. indybay.org saboteurs vandalized and/or removed cameras…
(2026-05-15). Chinese-made collectibles gain popularity among young consumers at Changchun expo. ecns.cn Original Chinese-made collectibles inspired by mythology, gaming and science fiction drew strong interest from young consumers at a model toy expo that opened in Changchun this week.
(2026-05-15). Worker with 35 years at Canadian Coca-Cola distributor terminated following job injury. wsws.org Days after making a splash in the local Calgary media by unveiling a new $75 million state-of-the-art warehouse facility, Coca-Cola Canada Bottling Limited unceremoniously axed an injured worker with 35 years at the company—essentially crying poor.
(2026-05-14). High-quality development of China's service sector to boost industry, benefit people. ecns.cn In the first quarter of this year, the value-added output of China's service industry accounted for 61.7 percent of GDP and contributed 63.2 percent to the country's economic growth, cementing its status as the largest pillar of the national economy, official data showed.
(2026-05-15). Toll from India's Uttar Pradesh storms rises to 111. geo.tv 
People remove a tree fallen over a car, during a heavy storm, in Prayagraj, in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, India. — ReutersGales, lightning and rain batter state.More than 200 homes damaged.Aid ordered for affected families.New Delhi: Powerful storms that swept across…
(2026-05-15). FIFA officials meet Chinese broadcaster over World Cup rights negotiations. ecns.cn FIFA officials visited Beijing on Thursday for talks with Chinese football authorities and state broadcaster CCTV as negotiations continued over television rights for upcoming World Cups, according to Chinese media reports.
(2026-05-15). Australia: Longtime carer Julienne Verhagen denounces Labor government's attack on the disabled. wsws.org "It will be disastrous for tens of thousands of people, including workers in the sector. The burden will fall onto families, creating even more physical, mental, and financial pain."
(2026-05-15). 'King of the North' Burnham takes first step to challenge UK's Starmer. scmp.com Before he even entered the race, Andy Burnham was the favourite to unseat Keir Starmer as Britain's prime minister. | The mayor of Greater Manchester led opinion polls and was the front runner among bookmakers and Polymarket. Late Thursday, the biggest obstacle fell away: Labour MP Josh Simons quit the House of Commons, clearing the way for Burnham to win a seat in Parliament, a requirement for the top job.
(2026-05-15). Mélenchon 2027: A presidential campaign that holds back workers' mobilization. wsws.org Sunday, May 3, Jean-Luc Mélenchon announced on TF1 a candidacy not to mobilize workers against austerity and the war against Iran but to smother that mobilization within a nationalist orientation toward French capitalist institutions.
(2026-05-15). China's South-to-North water project has supplied nearly 200 million people. ecns.cn China's South-to-North Water Diversion Project has transferred more than 88 billion cubic meters of water to northern regions since operations began, benefiting nearly 200 million people, according to official data released in May.
(2026-05-15). Ed Miliband vows permanent shutdown of the North Sea. wattsupwiththat.com I have long believed Miliband is determined to do as much irreversible damage to the country as he can before he gets chucked out:…
(2026-05-15). Vote NO on the SAG-AFTRA tentative agreement: Entertainment workers must join the broader struggle of the working class. wsws.org The SAG-AFTRA tentative agreement locks performers into four years of managed decline, institutionalizes AI exploitation and must be rejected. Build rank-and-file committees now!
(2026-05-15). If You See These Flyers In The TL/SOMA, Rip Them Down. indybay.org The Central City SRO Collaborative Is A Fake Tenants Rights Organization Funded By Taxpayer Dollars…
(2026-05-15). Mass layoffs to hit New York City's New School next month. wsws.org The New School University in New York City has announced massive layoffs of faculty and staff as a part of its right-wing restructuring program.
(2026-05-15). British MP resigns, paving way for possible Starmer challenger's return to Westminster. ecns.cn Josh Simons, a British Labour member of parliament (MP), resigned on Thursday so that Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham could replace him in his constituency through a by-election.
(2026-05-14). U.S. martial arts enthusiast makes the right moves. ecns.cn Wearing a loose-sleeved training uniform with a flowing black beard and a topknot tied up with a hairpin, Pinnick, 36, from the United States, told an unusual story of "Becoming Chinese".
(2026-05-15). Protesting NYU Investigation of Students for an Anti-Zionist Passover Seder. juancole.com — | Letter regarding the initiation of an investigation of NYU students and faculty because of their alleged involvement with an "Anti-Zionist Passover Seder": | Linda Mills | President, New York University | linda.mills@nyu.edu | Mathew C. Varughes…
(2026-05-15). China's first-quarter digital industry revenue rises 12.9% to $1.4 trillion. ecns.cn China's digital industry revenue rose 12.9% year on year to 9.5 trillion yuan ($1.4 trillion) in the first quarter, while profits increased 23.6% to 737.8 billion yuan, according to official data released Thursday.
(2026-05-15). Philly-area veterinarians are seeing a rise in 'pot dogs,' pets with concerning symptoms of marijuana exposure. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Veterinarian Dr. Jennifer Graham used to be able to spot a "marijuana dog" from a mile away. | "They look high," she said. "They have very classic dilated pupils, their limbs are splaying out, they're wobbling almost like a bobblehead doll, but that's their entire body. And they start dribbling urine everywhere." | But veterinarians are now noticing new concerning symptoms among pets that have accidentally ingested a person's medical or recreational marijuana-infused product…
(2026-05-15). 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.
(2026-05-15). Advanced manufacturing showcases nation's industrial prowess. ecns.cn Ahead of the May Day holiday, more than 4,000 international car dealers traveled to Wuhu in East China's Anhui province, home to the headquarters of Chinese automaker Chery. For many, the visit was a firsthand look at the dynamism of China's manufacturing sector.
(2026-05-15). Eurovision braces for new protests over Israel's participation. aljazeera.com Eurovision is heading towards its grand final, but organisers are bracing for more demonstrations against Israel.
(2026-05-15). Sunday 6/7: Capitalism Must Go! indybay.org Judge Henry Ramsey Jr. Center | 2939 Ellis St, Berkeley (Near Ashby BART)…
(2026-05-15). What happens to those who say no to fighting wars? aljazeera.com Al Jazeera's @avawarrinerr explains what it means for people who object to fighting in wars today.
(2026-05-15). UK's Starmer faces survival battle as potential rivals circle. 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. — ReutersFormal contest to replace Starmer yet to be triggered.Cabinet ministers express support for the PM.Prime Minister…
(2026-05-15). From the Ford Rouge plant: build rank-and-file committees. wsws.org This speech was delivered by Martaz Crutchfield, candidate for UAW delegate at Ford Dearborn Truck Plant, at the 2026 May Day Online Rally, organized by the WSWS and the ICFI.
(2026-05-15). ACLU Report Finds Sacramento Police Disproportionately Stopped Black People for Traffic Violations. indybay.org Black and Latino drivers were more likely to be searched…
(2026-05-15). Exchange programs offer youths firsthand experience. ecns.cn University students from the United States are making rubbings from inscriptions on wooden tablets. They carefully apply ink and press paper to create prints, experiencing the intangible cultural heritage firsthand.
(2026-05-15). Democrats force House vote on increased military aid to Ukraine. wsws.org A discharge petition to bring the military aid bill to the floor had the support of two Republicans, one independent and all 215 Democrats.
(2026-05-15). Indian magnate Adani agrees to multimillion-dollar penalty in US court case. geo.tv 
Indian billionaire Gautam Adani attends the 51st Gems and Jewellery Awards in Jaipur, India, November 30, 2024. — ReuterIndian billionaire industrialist Gautam Adani has agreed to pay a multimillion-dollar settlement in a US civil court case linked to corruption without admitting…
(2026-05-15). Wednesday 5/13: Conversation with Rep. Rashida Tlaib: 78 Years Since the Nakba. indybay.org Online | www.imeupolicyproject.org/nakba-convo…
(2026-05-14). Chinese pianist Lang Lang receives inaugural Daphne Music Award in Denmark. ecns.cn COPENHAGEN, May 14 ⚪ Chinese pianist Lang Lang received the inaugural Daphne Music Award in Copenhagen on Thursday in recognition of his artistic achievements and efforts to bring classical music to wider audiences.
(2026-05-15). Disaster? NYT Op-Ed on Demoting the Climate Pitch. wattsupwiththat.com This essay is capitulation to catastrophe…. Don't talk about it, then the public won't know about it, then you can't run for office on it and the country won't act on the emergency.
(2026-05-15). Every Warship Launched Is a Local Disaster. juancole.com ( "Guns" is the stand-in for a well-funded military and "butter" for all the human goods, comforts, and needs of a society. | Economists, politicians, and generals have long considered the balance of guns and butter. Wage too many wars, produce too many arms, and there won't be enough money to keep a nation decently fed and comfortable. Produce too many co…
(2026-05-15). More Billionaire Advertising-Billionaire Lurie Pushes Alan Wong A Shill For Billionaires. indybay.org Billionaires are pushing Alan Wang in the election.
(2026-05-14). 6.0-magnitude earthquake strikes off Japan's Iwo Jima: JMA. ecns.cn TOKYO, May 15 ⚪ A 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck off Japans Iwo Jima on Friday, the countrys weather agency said.
(2026-05-15). China opens 21 international cargo routes in April. ecns.cn China opened 21 new international cargo air routes in April, adding more than 43 round-trip flights per week, according to data released by the Air Logistics Branch of the China Federation of Logistics & Purchasing on Thursday.
(2026-05-15). Sunday 7/19: 5th Annual Ride for Palestine. indybay.org 1101 8th St, Berkeley, CA…
(2026-05-15). SEIU1021 SF Workers & Clients Rally to Stop Killing Cuts by Mayor Lurie at Health Centers. indybay.org SEIU 1021 SF healthcare workers and clients from community healthcare centers rallied at the Southeast Mission Geriatric clinic to protest the layoffs and closures of the facilities and the effect on the clients.
(2026-05-14). New Chinese battery offers fresh hope for hydrogen storage. ecns.cn Chinese researchers have built a new type of battery that may solve one of the biggest challenges in clean energy: how to store hydrogen easily and efficiently.
(2026-05-15). Anger spreads after strike by 42,000 UC California workers canceled in the middle of the night. wsws.org The union bureaucracy is deliberately sabotaging workers in order to prevent a struggle which would inevitably develop into a broader fight which would threaten their ties to management and the Democratic Party.
(2026-05-15). Germany's trade union apparatus closes ranks with the government. wsws.org Yasmin Fahimi's 96 percent reelection exposes the German Trade Union Confederation's role in enforcing social cuts to finance German rearmament.
(2026-05-15). North Korea slams UK over sanctions on children's camp. tribune.com.pk 
North Korea criticised Britain on Friday for imposing sanctions on one of its children's facilities over alleged actions involving Ukrainian youngsters, accusing London of seeking to tarnish Pyongyang's image and undermine its ties with Russia. | Since Moscow invaded Ukraine in 2022, human rights activists have raised concerns that Ukrainian children from Russian-occupied territories were subjected to political indoctrination. | According to a 2025 report by the Ukraine-based Regional Center for Human Rights, two children from occupied regions of Ukraine ⚪ a 12-year-old boy named Misha and a 16-year-old girl…
(2026-05-15). Thursday 5/14: Heeding Lebanese Voices: Villages in Ruin and Caring for the Displaced. indybay.org Zoom | us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9Fno……
(2026-05-15). Friday 5/15: Nakba Day protest at israeli consulate. indybay.org 456 Montgomery St | "israeli" consulate…
(2026-05-15). US Postmaster General floats ending six-days-a-week mail delivery, closing most local post offices. wsws.org The proposals, made at the May 8 Board of Governors meeting, amounts to the abolition of USPS as a public service, converting it openly into a for-profit model and setting the stage for its privatization.
(2026-05-14). Portugal gov't approves landmark labor reform bill. ecns.cn LISBON, May 14 ⚪ Portugals Council of Ministers on Thursday approved a sweeping overhaul of the countrys labor legislation, sending the draft law to parliament after nine months of negotiations with trade unions and business groups.
(2026-05-15). China clones six high-yield dairy goats in livestock breeding breakthrough. ecns.cn Chinese researchers have cloned six high-yield dairy goats for the first time, marking a breakthrough that could help accelerate livestock breeding and improve domestic dairy production, according to Northwest A&F University.
(2026-05-14). AI drives boom in one-person companies nationwide. ecns.cn As artificial intelligence tools become cheaper, smarter and easier to use, they are helping more Chinese entrepreneurs turn personal expertise and online followings into one-person companies (OPCs), building lean businesses powered by digital platforms and AI-driven productivity.
(2026-05-15). Scientists identify massive new dinosaur following Thailand dig. aljazeera.com Nagatitan chaiyaphumensis had enough unique features to be considered a new species.
(2026-05-15). Nakba Day: 78 years of ethnic cleansing. aljazeera.com On May 15, Palestinians across historic Palestine and the diaspora commemorate the 'Nakba' or the 'catastrophe' of 1948.
(2026-05-15). Trump and Xi hold high-stakes talks in Beijing. aljazeera.com US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are meeting for a second day in Beijing.
(2026-05-15). Nairobi Regional Delegation Facts & Figures 2025. icrc.org January – December 2025…
(2026-05-15). Indian cleric jailed for life over rape of Bangladeshi women in East London. geo.tv 
Indian national mosque imam Abdul Halim Khan. — reporter
(2026-05-15). The crisis of the Starmer government, the Labour Party and British capitalism. wsws.org The crisis of the Starmer government is the product of two long-term and twinned processes: the international decline of British imperialism amid the convulsions of global capitalism, and the total collapse of the Labour Party's working-class constituency.
(2026-05-15). NUHW Clinical Kaiser Therapist On Musk Altman Trial: AI Threatens All Workers & Patients. indybay.org
(2026-05-15). Searching for people missing in connection with the 1992-1993 armed conflict continues. icrc.org
(2026-05-15). Message on World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day 2026. icrc.org
(2026-05-15). ICRC RED Aircraft to Operate from Jeddah to Strengthen Humanitarian Access to Sudan. icrc.org
(2026-05-15). Iraq: ICRC president to meet senior officials, discuss humanitarian engagement on two-day visit. icrc.org
(2026-05-15). Upholding international humanitarian law in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-15). Mozambique: January to December 2025 Facts & Figures. icrc.org
(2026-05-15). Somalia's Child Malnutrition Nears Five-Year Highs. icrc.org
(2026-05-15). 'Bad Blues' Report Names Six House Democrats Deserving of Primary Challenges. indybay.org
(2026-05-15). ICRC president calls for sustained international engagement to prevent further military escalation in the Middle East during visit to Iraq. icrc.org
(2026-05-15). Children and adolescents in armed conflicts in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-15). ICRC report: Failure to respect rules of war deepened humanitarian crisis in Colombia in 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-15). Treatment of civilians in Colombia during 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-15). Non-compliance with international humanitarian law deteriorated the humanitarian situation in Colombia in 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-15). Egypt: ICRC, Al-Azhar University Emphasize Shared Principles Between IHL and Islamic Sharia. icrc.org
(2026-05-15). Sunday 6/7: Mwangi Mukami: Walking Alongside Youth & the Historically Excluded. indybay.org
(2026-05-15). Calls to action to parties to conflicts in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-15). Colombia: Conduct of hostilities and use of explosive hazards. icrc.org
(2026-05-15). 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
(2026-05-15). The humanitarian cost of non-compliance with IHL in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-15). Colombia 2025: A humanitarian crisis beyond numbers. icrc.org
(2026-05-15). French imperialism, the war on Iran and the EU assault on migrants. wsws.org This speech was delivered by Alex Lantier, Parti de l'égalité socialiste (PES) national secretary, at the 2026 May Day Online Rally, organized by the WSWS and the ICFI.
(2026-05-15). Enlaces de Red Latina sin fronteras 11.05.2026. indybay.org ENLACES de Red Latina sin fronteras 11.05.2026 | comunicaciones e información para la liberación…
(2026-05-15). El incumplimiento del DIH agravó la situación humanitaria en Colombia en 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-15). 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)…
(2026-05-15). 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)…
(2026-05-15). Benched Mbappe says he's fourth-choice forward at Real Madrid under Arbeloa. aljazeera.com Striker jeered by own fans as he came off bench in return from injury in 2-0 La Liga win over Real Oviedo.
(2026-05-14). Nuclear-Powered Trump Class Battleships Will Reverse One Of The Navy's "Largest Mistakes" : Navy Boss. twz.com 
The Chief of Naval Operations says giving up on nuclear-powered surface combatants was one of the worst decisions his service has ever made.
(2026-05-14). New School Students Sanction Group Over Israeli Military Program. popularresistance.org Ryder Glickman's first day as chair of The New School University Student Senate (USS) was an eventful one. His inaugural act was to call a vote on a first-of-its-kind resolution to sanction Hillel at The New School. This vote followed the release of a 38-page report detailing Hillel's potential violations of international law. | The report, conducted by a student committee, outlines Hillel's participation in programs with the Israeli military. Before and during Israel's genocide in Gaza, the campus organization was linked to a volunteer program at Israeli military bases from which attacks on Gaza and Lebanon orig…
(2026-05-14). Lebanon and Israel enter talks with little common ground. newarab.com 
Lebanon and Israel began direct negotiations in Washington on Thursday in a bid to end decades of conflict, as Israel's ongoing offensive and While both sides have said they want to reach a peace deal, they enter the talks with sharply different priorities and demands that analysts warn could quickly lead to an impasse, particularly over the issue of Hezbollah's weapons. | Tel Aviv has vowed to continue its military operations until…
(2026-05-14). Israeli soldiers in Lebanon contract 'cave fever' from tick bite. newarab.com 
Seven Israeli outlet Ynet reported on Wednesday that the soldiers were admitted to several hospitals, including Assuta Ashdod Hospital and Ichilov Medical Centre, after developing symptoms linked to the disease. | The report added that a larger number of soldiers who had been exposed to the same cond…
(2026-05-14). What does the US hope to achieve from Lebanon-Israel talks? aljazeera.com As Israeli attacks on Lebanon continue, Hezbollah opposes ceasefire talks in Washington.
(2026-05-14). Cautious optimism in Lebanon as direct talks with Israel progress. aljazeera.com Lebanese officials are hoping that two-day ambassador-level negotiations in the US will yield a new ceasefire deal.
(2026-05-14). "Here Where We Live Is Our Country" : Molly Crabapple on Resurfacing the Jewish History of Anti-Zionism. democracynow.org 
We speak with the acclaimed artist and author Molly Crabapple about her new book, Here Where We Live Is Our Country: The Story of the Jewish Bund. Although largely forgotten today, the Jewish Labor Bund was once a powerful secular, socialist revolutionary party that fought for freedom and dignity for Jews in Europe. The movement formed in the waning days of the Russian Empire in an atmosphere of intense antisemitism, but it "rejected, from the very start, calls to create a Jewish ethnostate in Palestine," Crabapple says. "They felt that Zionism was a capitulation to the same bigots that wanted t…
(2026-05-14). Democrats playing catch up with their voters on Israel. responsiblestatecraft.org Wendy Sherman, who served as deputy secretary of State under the Biden administration, made headlines in late April when she told
(2026-05-14). Cuba reports high energy deficit due to U.S. blockade. radiohc.cu Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel reported on the tense situation facing the National Electric System (SEN) in recent days, projecting a deficit of over 2,000 megawatts (MW) during peak demand hours on Wednesday, May 13th. | The president attributed this "dramatic worsening" directly to the "genocidal energy blockade" imposed by the United States against Cuba for more than six decades, stating that the lack of fuel is responsible for the unavailability of 1,100 MW of generation capacity in the country on Wednesday. | According to the presidential statement, the U.S. government has intensified its measures through…
(2026-05-14). Second Japan-linked oil tanker sails via Strait of Hormuz. newarab.com 
(2026-05-14). Chinese ships pass through Strait of Hormuz under Iran's 'management protocol': Iranian media. tribune.com.pk 
Chinese ships began transiting the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday night under Iran's "management protocol," Fars News Agency said on Thursday, citing an informed source. | The source said the vessels were allowed to cross the strategic waterway after they adhered to "the Iranian strait management protocol." | It said the transiting of the Chinese ships was facilitated "based on the deep relations between the two countries and strategic partnership," and following efforts by China's foreign minister and the Chinese ambassador to Iran. | The announcement came after data from the ship tracking platform Marine Traf…
(2026-05-14). Xi Warns Trump of Potential "Conflict" over Taiwan in Beijing Summit on Iran, Trade, Tech & More. democracynow.org 
U.S. President Donald Trump is in Beijing for a highly anticipated summit with his Chinese counterpart President Xi Jinping. It is the first U.S. state visit to China since 2017, during Trump's first administration. Trade, the Iran war, artificial intelligence and the fate of Taiwan are some of the issues being discussed, although it's not clear if any new agreements are likely. Trump traveled to China with Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, along with a delegation of top U.S. executives including Apple CEO Tim Cook, Elon Musk of Tesla…
(2026-05-14). Xi says China-U.S. economic, trade ties mutually beneficial. ecns.cn China-U.S. economic ties are mutually beneficial and win-win in nature, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Thursday when holding talks with U.S. President Donald Trump in Beijing.
(2026-05-14). China's Xi lauds 'new positioning' in ties with US. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping arrive to attend a state banquet at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, May 14, 2026. — Reuters China's Xi calls for 'constructive strategic stability' with US.Says…
(2026-05-14). Xi, Trump visit Temple of Heaven. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump visited the Temple of Heaven in Beijing on Thursday.
(2026-05-14). China's Xi signals trade progress as 'biggest summit' with Trump begins. geo.tv 
The scene as US President Donald Trump participates in events at the Great Hall of the People and does a greeting with the President of the People's Republic of China, Xi Jinping, May 14, 2026. — Reuters First visit to China by US president since 2017.Xi: trade talks have…
(2026-05-14). Trump-Xi summit: Chance for a reset in the new Cold War. peoplesworld.org 
As U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping sit across from one another at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, the eyes of working people around the world are fixed on this two-day summit with both urgency and hope. The relationship between the United States and China has deteriorated badly in …
(2026-05-14). Xi holds welcome ceremony for Trump. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping held a welcome ceremony on Thursday morning outside the Great Hall of the People in central Beijing for U.S. President Donald Trump, who is on a state visit to China.
(2026-05-14). On cam: Xi Jinping mocks Trump's 'losses' in Iran war during first China meet in 9 years. hindustantimes.com Xi Jinping opens the first Trump—Xi bilateral in China since 2017 by pointedly invoking the costs of confrontation and the U.S.—Iran war, while Trump counters with talk of a "fantastic future" for both countries. With Iran—U.S. talks in limbo after Trump rejected Tehran's counteroffer, even his own aide Marco Rubio says it is in China's interest to "step in" and help resolve the conflict.
(2026-05-14). Xi-Trump meeting to begin in Beijing. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping will hold talks with visiting U.S. President Donald Trump in Beijing on Thursday morning.
(2026-05-14). Líderes de China y EEUU subrayan trascendencia de cumbre bilateral. radiohc.cu Los presidentes de China, Xi Jinping, y de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, subrayaron este jueves la trascendencia de la cumbre bilateral que tiene lugar en Beijing y expresaron ambos la voluntad de liderar un futuro más brillante de cooperación. | Durante el banquete de bienvenida, el primer mandatario chino calificó esta visita de histórica y agregó que ´la gran renovación de la nación china ª y el ´Haz América grande de nuevo ª pueden ir de la mano. | Xi señaló que las relaciones entre China y Estados Unidos son de las más importantes a nivel mundial porque se centran en el bienestar de los…
(2026-05-14). Israeli ally UAE quits OPEC, OPEC. ummid.com The United Arab Emirates (UAE), one of the Israeli allies in the Middle East, has announced to quit OPEC and OPEC+ amidst the crisis the world is facing because of the US-Israel led Zionist war on Iran.
(2026-05-14). Report: Saudi Arabia Bombed Iraqi Militias During US-Israeli Bombing Campaign Against Iran. news.antiwar.com Saudi Arabia bombed targets in Iraq linked to the country's Shia militias that are aligned with Tehran during the US-Israeli bombing campaign against Iran, Reuters reported on Wednesday. Sources told the outlet that Saudi fighter jets launched strikes against targets near Saudi Arabia's border with Iran and that some attacks occurred around the time the …
(2026-05-14). Iran hangs man on Israel spy charges, another over protests. newarab.com 
Iranian authorities on Wednesday hanged a man convicted of spying for Israel and another man in a case linked to January protests, the latest in a spate of executions against The Iranian judiciary's Mizan Online website described Ehsan Afreshteh, 32, as "a spy trained by Mossad in Nepal who sold sensitive information to Israel" and said he had been executed. | It later announced in a separate statement that Mohammad Abbasi, who had been sentenced to death over the killing of a police…
(2026-05-14). CENTCOM Commander Dismisses Reports That Iran Retains Most Of Its Missile And Drone Arsenal. twz.com 
Admiral Brad Cooper said that "the numbers that I've seen in open source are not accurate" as reports mount that most of Iran's arsenal is intact.
(2026-05-14). Iran allows Chinese ships to pass Hormuz since Wednesday. newarab.com 
Iranian media reported Thursday that naval forces had allowed a group of Chinese ships to pass through the strategic Iran has largely blocked shipping through the strait since the outbreak of In peacetime, the route accounts for roughly a fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas shipments, along with other key commodities. | "Following a decision by th…
(2026-05-14). Industriales Shakes up Holguín and Consolidates its Leadership in the Elite League. radiohc.cu Havana, May 14 (RHC) — Industriales once again imposed their will today at the Calixto García stadium with a devastating offensive to knock out Holguín 16-2 and reinforce their dominance in the IV Elite League of Cuban Baseball. | Like a storm without warning, the Lions unleashed seven runs in the first inning, leaving the Cubs breathless and setting the pace of a game tilted in their favor from the very beginning. | The capital city's offense found resonance in the bats of Jonathan Bridón, who hit a grand slam that ignited the stands; Yaser Julio González, who went deep twice, bringing his tournament total…
(2026-05-14). New York Following Cuba's Strategy For Powering The Electrical Grid. wattsupwiththat.com If we keep up our current energy policies for long enough, we can also get to the point where our thermal (fossil fuel) power plants are too old to be maintained reliably. And then, if we are lucky, we can hope to achieve the energy utopia that has arrived in Cuba.
(2026-05-14). Cuba's Diaz-Canel open to US aid amid worsening fuel crisis, blackouts. aljazeera.com The comments came as a US delegation led by CIA Director John Ratcliffe met Cuban officials in Havana on Thursday.
(2026-05-14). Información del Gobierno Revolucionario. radiohc.cu A partir de la solicitud presentada por el gobierno de EE.UU. de que se recibiera en La Habana una delegación presidida por el director de la CIA, John Ratcliffe, la Dirección de la Revolución aprobó la realización de esta visita y la reunión con su contraparte del Ministerio del Interior. | El encuentro tuvo lugar este jueves 14 de mayo, en un contexto caracterizado por la complejidad de las relaciones bilaterales, en aras de contribuir al diálogo político entre ambas naciones, como parte de los esfuerzos por afrontar el escenario actual. | Los elementos aportados por la parte cubana y los intercambios sostenido…
(2026-05-14). Casa del Pueblo de Roma acogió evento solidario con Cuba. radiohc.cu La Casa del Pueblo de Roma, ubicada al sudeste de Roma, fue escenario del evento "Cuba no está Sola", en apoyo al pueblo de esa isla, víctima de la política agresiva de Estados Unidos, destaca un reporte. | Una nota publicada este jueves en el sitio digital del diario Il Faro di Roma destaca que el encuentro, realizado en el corazón de los barrios obreros de Quarticciolo y Centocelle, fue promovido de conjunto por los partidos de izquierda Poder al Pueblo y Red de los Comunistas. | En el mismo intervinieron Giulia Caló, miembro de la Coordinación Nacional de Poder al Pueblo, así como el economista Luciano Vasapol…
(2026-05-14). Bruno Rodríguez se reúne con varios homólogos participantes en Reunión de Cancilleres del BRICS. radiohc.cu El canciller de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez, sostuvo este jueves algunos encuentros con varios cancilleres participantes en la Reunión de Ministros de Asuntos Exteriores de los BRICS, que sesiona en la India. | En su cuenta en X, el titular cubano reseñó sus reuniones con los Cancilleres de Malasia, Mohamad Haji Hasan; Uganda, Gen. Odongo Jeje Abubakhar; y Sudáfrica, Ronald Lamola. | Rodríguez Parrilla resaltó -en el post- los históricos vínculos de amistad y cooperación de Cuba con esos países, así como la voluntad de continuar fortaleciendo las relaciones bilaterales en diversos sectores. | Igualmente denunció la esc…
(2026-05-14). Cuba faces worsening blackouts due to fuel shortages caused by U.S. blockade. radiohc.cu Cuba's Minister of Energy and Mines, Vicente de la O Levy, provided an update during a press conference held this Wednesday on the country's electricity situation, which is going through a complex period with intensified blackouts across the island. | "Once again, we will discuss the situation of the national electricity system, which is so acute and critical," the official began, highlighting the impact of the energy blockade imposed by the United States, a policy that has worsened since its implementation. | The minister stated that one of the primary reasons for the worsening situation is the lack of fuel ship…
(2026-05-14). Cuban Arozarena with a Perfect Performance in Seattle's Victory. radiohc.cu Havana, May 13 (RHC) — Cuban baseball player Randy Arozarena had a perfect night in his team's 10-2 victory over Houston in Major League Baseball, according to press reports today. | The native of Pinar del Río, Cuba, who plays for the Mexican national team, went 4-for-4 in the game, with three RBIs, a double, and a home run. | Arozarena raised his season batting average to .303; the home run was his fourth of the Big League season, and with the three RBIs, he now has 16 in the tournament. | A notable highlight of the game was that American catcher Carl Raleigh broke a 38-at-bat hitless streak. | The player,…
(2026-05-14). Saif Abu Keshek on Israeli detention and Gaza flotilla raid. newarab.com 
(2026-05-14). Palestinian Evacuees: Escaping Ordeal in Gaza, Entering Another in France. ummid.com A Palestinian family evacuated from Gaza to France says French authorities have separated three children from their parents after allegations of abuse that the family strongly denies and courts have not substantiated with evidence.
(2026-05-14). UN chief calls on Israel to abolish Oct 7 military tribunal. newarab.com 
The United Nations rights chief on Wednesday called on Israel to repeal a Israel's parliament passed a law establishing the tribunal, with the authority to hand down the death penalty, late on Monday. | The special court is set to try suspects allegedly captured during or after the Hamas-led onslaught. It will also try those accused of holding or abusing hostages in Gaza. | According to Israel…
(2026-05-14). 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.
(2026-05-14). Gaza aid flotilla sets sail again after Israeli interceptions. al-monitor.com By Mehmet Emin Caliskan and Dilara SenkayaMARMARIS, Turkey, May 14 (Reuters) – Ships from the Global Sumud Flotilla set sail for a third time on Thursday from southern Turkey, after earlier attempts to deliver aid to Gaza were intercepted by Israel in international waters.The flotilla had previously departed from Spain on April 12, but Israeli forces intercepted vessels in the group, taking more than 100 pro-Palestinian activists to Crete and detaining two others in Israel.
(2026-05-14). Eurovision viewership drops sharply amid Gaza war boycott. newarab.com 
The When comparing viewership from 2025, there was a loss of hundreds of thousands of viewers, despite many countries having a direct stake in the semi-final. | Figures from Eurovisionfun, a news site for all things related to the competition, revealed that audience numbers had declined in Italy, the United Kingdom, Sweden, Belg…
(2026-05-14). Did the US Confiscate Venezuela's Enriched Uranium? orinocotribune.com The removal of highly enriched uranium (HEU) from the Venezuelan Institute for Scientific Research (IVIC), carried out in May 2026, was neither an improvised nor a reactive action. It was a planned operation under bilateral agreements between Venezuela and the United States, with the support of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), and with documented precedents in technical reports from 2008-2009. | The removed material weighs 13.5 kilograms and consists of remnants from the RV-1 research reactor, which has been inactive since 1991. It was transported to the United States for safe processing and convers…
(2026-05-14). Students in Caracas to demand release of political prisoners. aljazeera.com Students from Venezuela's leading universities blocked the main highway in Caracas to demand the immediate release of po…
(2026-05-14). Spain Extends Invite of Ibero-American Summit to Venezuela's Acting President. orinocotribune.com The Spanish foreign minister of Spain, José Manuel Albares, said that the likely attendance of Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodríguez at the upcoming Ibero-American Summit in Madrid is a gesture of absolute diplomatic normality. He stated that the Spanish government is currently focused on ensuring the operational viability and political relevance of the summit scheduled for November. | This statement reinforces Madrid's intention to create an inclusive dialogue space where all regional actors can actively participate. Albares said that the central objective is to ensure success of the meeting through the pr…
(2026-05-14). Trump Counterterrorism Strategy Expands Administration's War on Progressives. truthout.org The White House's 2026 Counterterrorism Strategy, published May 6, reveals startling new details about the Trump administration's plans to target progressives. The new memo builds on one issued last September, called the National Security Presidential Memorandum 7 (NSPM-7) on "Countering Domestic Terrorism and Organized Political Violence." Organizers warn the administration's so-called "America… |
(2026-05-14). Netanyahu suing New York Times over column on Palestinian rape. al-monitor.com Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Foreign Minister Gideon Saar rejected New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof's accusations of systematic sexual abuse and rape of Palestinian prisoners, calling the claims a "blood libel."
(2026-05-14). Israel's F-35s Are Getting External Fuel Tanks. twz.com 
(2026-05-14). 2026 West Bengal Election Results Live. ummid.com West Bengal Election 2026 Results: Counting of votes began in West Bengal at 77 centers across the state today i.e. Monday May 04, 2026 at 08: 00 am amid heavy security.
(2026-05-14). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 2:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-14). Michael Carrick poised for permanent Manchester United job. thecanary.co 
Manchester United are ready to open formal talks with Michael Carrick about becoming the club's permanent head coach. Discussions are expected to begin before the final Premier League game of the season at Brighton on May 24th. The club's hierarchy has not ruled out other candidates but Carrick has been identified as the first person […] | By
(2026-05-14). China launches Qianfan Polar Orbit 09 satellite group. ecns.cn China launched a Long March 6A carrier rocket carrying the Qianfan Polar Orbit 09 satellite group into space from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center at 7: 59 p.m. (Beijing Time) Tuesday. The satellites successfully entered their preset orbit.
(2026-05-14). China-Russia Joint Historical Research: Reshaping Narrative Power for a Multipolar World. infobrics.org In an era of global changes, China-Russia joint Eurasian historical research is a strategic necessity, Peng Bo writes…
(2026-05-14). ISC 12th Result 2026 Out; Check Toppers List. ummid.com The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) has declared the result of the the Indian School Certificate (ISC) Class XII (Class 12th) 2026 exam along with toppers list on its official website cisce.org…
(2026-05-14). Trump's release of confidential UFO files aims to distract voters from greater issues. infobrics.org Celestial phenomena explain the newly unlocked footage.
(2026-05-14). Chinese scientists achieve first asymmetric division of artificial cell. ecns.cn Chinese scientists have developed an artificial cell model capable of asymmetric division, marking the first time an artificial cell has split into two distinct offspring.
(2026-05-14). The road to hell — and back. links.org.au 
Phil Hearse reviews William I Robinson's new book "Epochal Crisis: the Exhaustion of Global Capitalism," saying if you want to understand what is going on in the world, then read this.
(2026-05-14). Western Cape storm death toll rises to 10. sanews.gov.za Western Cape storm death toll rises to 10 | The Western Cape Provincial Government says emergency response and recovery operations remain at a critical stage despite improved weather conditions across the province, following recent severe storms. | Western Cape MEC for Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Anton Bredell, said on Tuesday that the province's Joint Operations Centre continues to coordinate rescue and relief efforts in the hardest-hit areas. | The Provincial Department of Health and Wellness has confirmed 10 storm-related fatalities across the province. Bredell extended co…
(2026-05-14). President Ramaphosa appoints senior NPA officials. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa appoints senior NPA officials | President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed two Deputy National Directors of Public Prosecutions in a move aimed at strengthening the effectiveness of the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) in the fight against crime. ⚪ In a statement issued on Thursday, the Presidency announced the appointment of Advocate Chuma Mtengwane as Deputy National Director of Public Prosecutions: Asset Forfeiture Unit. ⚪ The President also appointed Advocate Nicolette Astraid Bell as Deputy National Director of Public Prosecutions: National Prosecutions Services. ⚪ The appointments w…
(2026-05-14). US Border Patrol chief abruptly resigns in latest Trump team shake-up. scmp.com The head of US Border Patrol, the agency tasked with securing the nation's frontiers and increasingly tapped by the Trump administration for immigration operations in American cities, announced his resignation on Thursday. | Michael Banks' decision, announced in a Fox News interview and later confirmed by the Department of Homeland Security, was the latest leadership shake-up of officials implementing President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown and came as the Republican administration appeared…
(2026-05-14). With New York transit struggle looming, Transport Workers Union tries to deny its support for New York's right-wing governor Hochul. wsws.org TWU International President John Samuelsen denounced the WSWS's reporting of the union's support, calling it "provably incorrect." But this is a lie, aimed at concealing the bureaucracy's connections with management.
(2026-05-14). 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…
(2026-05-14). NSW antisemitism hearings 'drowned' in the Bondi Royal Commission. asiapacificreport.nz The NSW Parliament's antisemitism report was folded into the Bondi Royal Commission, missing the airing of contesting views and rigorous questioning, reports Michael West Media. COMMENTARY: By Stephen Lawrence Throughout 2025, I served on Australia's first parliamentary inquiry into society-wide antisemitism. When the Bondi terrorist atrocity occurred, we had yet to finalise a report, and…
(2026-05-14). Officials Decry Retribution as Vance Defers $1.3B in Medicaid Payments to CA. truthout.org "Political retribution, plain and simple," was how US Sen. Alex Padilla described an announcement by Vice President JD Vance late Wednesday regarding the White House's decision to withhold $1.3 billion in Medicaid reimbursement payments to California. Vance and Mehmet Oz, administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, claimed the state's Medicaid records have generated "red… |
(2026-05-14). Australian local government workers at strike rally speak against pay cuts and worsening conditions. wsws.org "My pay has gone down 12 percent since 2021. That's a sharp fall, not a minor fall. Since the economic uncertainty prompted by COVID, it hasn't improved. So now we're forced here today to vent our frustrations."
(2026-05-14). Historic Swiss solar-powered plane crashes into sea. geo.tv 
The Solar Impulse 2 solar-powered aeroplane flies off Kapolei, Hawaii, on March 3, 2016, on an all-day test flight. — AFPThe experimental plane Solar Impulse 2, which completed a historic round-the-world trip in 2016 without using jet fuel, crashed into the Gulf of Mexico recently,…
(2026-05-14). 'Miraculous' rescue off US coast as 11 survive crash and 5-hour sea ordeal. scmp.com All 11 people aboard a private plane that crashed at sea off central Florida survived the wreck and were rescued from their lifeboat hours later by a US Air Force Reserve team, US Coast Guard and US Air Force officials said on Wednesday. | "For all those people to ‚Äåsurvive is pretty miraculous," US Air Force Major Elizabeth Piowaty, commander of one of the aircraft involved in the rescue, told reporters at a news briefing a day after Tuesday's crash.
(2026-05-14). Trump to American workers: Let them pay for the war. wsws.org The US president seemed to channel the obliviousness of the French monarchy or the Russian tsar on the eve of their revolutionary overthrow.
(2026-05-14). Adultification, Up Close-Dale Margolin Cecka on Race, Childhood, and Family Law. mediasanctuary.org Albany Law professor Dale Margolin Cecka joins Hudson Mohawk Magazine to talk about adultification bias — the everyday ways institutions stop seeing Black children as children. Drawing on her recent op-eds in USA Today and Slate, she reflects on her own family, her clinic work, and what it takes for institutions to believe the people they're meant to protect.
(2026-05-14). OFSS Bihar 1st Merit List 2026: When and Where to Check. ummid.com The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) is releasing, the OFSS Inter First Merit List 2026, also called as OFSS 1st Selection List 2026, of the students who have registered for admission in Class 11 (Intermediate) through Online Facilitation System for Students website www.ofssbihar.info.
(2026-05-14). The Surveillance Economy Is Here. This Is How We Fight Back. portside.org The Surveillance Economy Is Here. This Is How We Fight Back. |
(2026-05-14). Call to address Stats SA funding pressures. sanews.gov.za Call to address Stats SA funding pressures | While highlighting the critical role played by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) in providing credible and independent statistics, Deputy Minister in The Presidency, Nonceba Mhlauli, has called for concerns about the organisation's financial pressures to be addressed. | "These challenges must be addressed to ensure that the quality and sustainability of our national statistics are not compromised," the Deputy Minister said on Wednesday in Parliament during the Budget Vote for Stats SA. | She added that in a complex and rapidly changing world, South Africa needs relia…
(2026-05-14). Pentagon admits $25 billion price tag for Iran war is an underestimation. wsws.org In congressional testimony Tuesday, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine and Pentagon Comptroller Jay Hurst told the House and Senate Appropriations Subcommittees on Defense that the running cost of the Iran war has grown to $29 billion—and that this figure does not include damage to US military bases.
(2026-05-14). Release activists arrested for protesting French imperialist — backed Africa Forward summit in Kenya! wsws.org The detained include Lee Sang-hun and Song Dan-bi of the People's Democracy Party of South Korea, Joti Brar of the Communist Party of Great Britain (Marxist-Leninist), Dimitris Patelis, a professor of philosophy at the Technical University of Crete and Guy Bremond, a French activist.
(2026-05-14). Republicans Debate Amnesty. publicbooks.org "Being undocumented during my formative years … meant that I always lived with fear," recalls Alberto Ledesma. "I thought that any misstep I took could endanger [my] entire family." An artist and writer, Ledesma is one of the approximately 2.7 million formerly undocumented immigrants who were able to adjust their status because of the Immigration …
(2026-05-14). Israelis chant threats, anti-Palestinian slogans at Jerusalem Day march. al-monitor.com Israeli nationalists swept through the narrow streets of Jerusalem's Old City on Thursday, chanting "Death to Arabs" and "May your villages burn" during the annual Jerusalem Day march, while many Palestinian residents remained barricaded indoors.Every year, tens of thousands of Israelis ⚪ many of them teenagers and young adults ⚪ parade through Jerusalem to celebrate what Israeli authorities call the "reunification" of Jerusalem following Israel's capture and annexation of east Jerusalem in the 1967 Arab-Israeli war.
(2026-05-14). Ernest Poole's 'The Harbor': A working-class classic that still matters. peoplesworld.org 
While Ernest Poole earned the first Pulitzer Prize for fiction in 1918, with the novel His Family, it is Poole's first novel, The Harbor, which is sometimes thought to be the reason he won the award. Perhaps no book better captures the zeitgeist of the pre-war 1910s—the seeming zenith of U.S. socialism, when muckraking journalism …
(2026-05-14). Trump administration pledges $1.8bn in additional humanitarian aid to UN. aljazeera.com The extra funds come on top of $2bn announced in December but fall short of past commitments from the US.
(2026-05-14). Families demand release of Pakistani crew captured by Somali pirates. aljazeera.com Families of 10 Pakistani crew members taken hostage by Somali pirates have rallied in Karachi to demand their release.
(2026-05-14). Saudi warplanes reportedly struck militias in Iraq during war. newarab.com 
(2026-05-14). Ukraine arrests Zelensky's ex-top aide as corruption probe widens. scmp.com Ukrainian ‚Å President Volodymyr Zelensky's former right-hand man was taken into custody on Thursday on money-laundering charges, part of a fight against corruption that is fuelling wartime political tensions. | Investigators on Monday had named Andriy Yermak as an official suspect in a sprawling, multi-episode case that has gripped Ukraine for months and stoked anger among a war-battered population at high-level corruption.
(2026-05-14). Microsoft Pauses Its Carbon Indulgence Spending. The Usual Suspects Are Upset. wattsupwiththat.com Microsoft, by every available accounting, was the carbon removal market. As of April 13, per CDR.fyi via ESG Dive, Microsoft accounted for 78.5% of all disclosed durable carbon removal contracts, with over 36.4 million metric tons purchased.
(2026-05-14). First crypto, now data centers: How tech is reshaping this North Carolina community. grist.org 
This coverage is made possible through a partnership between In Murphy, North Carolina, a peaceful mountain town once defined by birdsong and swaying trees, a steady electric hum cuts through the calm. The noise from a nearby cryptocurrency mine has intruded on Rebecca and Tom Lash's lives since it opened in 2021. | "There was nothing in this little pasture but these electric lines,"
(2026-05-14). Exhibition celebrates the horse's cultural role. ecns.cn The exhibition New Steeds of the Silk Road recently opened at Yanhuang Art Museum in Beijing, showcasing works by artists from China and Belarus that celebrate the horse's masculine figure and rich symbolism through paintings and sculptures. The exhibition runs until May 18.
(2026-05-14). Affordable senior housing in Philadelphia expands with new Overbrook apartment development. whyy.org 
(2026-05-14). IMF sees risks to global growth forecast over sustained Iran war. al-monitor.com The International Monetary Fund warned on Thursday that continuing disruptions due to the Iran war meant its global economic outlook was moving towards an "adverse" scenario, with growth pared down and greater risks to inflation.Last month, the multilateral lender's World Economic Outlook predicted global growth would drop to 3.1 percent in 2026 in its "reference" scenario, but warned of a bleaker outlook if the war were to drag on.
(2026-05-14). Explosions heard as mining groups stage antigovernment protest in Bolivia. aljazeera.com Protesters have demanded the resignation of President Rodrigo Paz, who was elected on a platform of economic reform.
(2026-05-14). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-14). Moldova escalates Russophobic measures. infobrics.org Russian language banned from Moldova's parliament.
(2026-05-14). Kevin Warsh confirmed as Fed chair amid inflation pressures. ecns.cn Kevin Warsh was confirmed Wednesday as chair of the Federal Reserve for a four-year term, as financial markets watch US monetary policy amid persistent inflation pressures.
(2026-05-14). Russia unleashes 1,500 attack drones on Ukraine, shattering prospects for peace. scmp.com Russia unleashed the largest aerial attack on Ukraine over a two-day period since the war began, pounding the capital Kyiv and other cities across the country with hundreds of drones, Ukrainian officials said on Thursday. | President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Russia had launched more than 1,560 drones since the start of Wednesday. Overnight on ‚ÄåThursday, Moscow fired more than 670 attack drones and 56 missiles against Ukraine, he said. Air defence units shot down 41 missiles and 652 drones…
(2026-05-14). Senate narrowly backs Trump's war on Iran, 50-49. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—By one vote, the U.S. Senate backed GOP President Donald Trump's War on Iran. Technically, 50 senators—all but one of them Republicans—killed a resolution invoking the War Powers Act against Trump. Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Neb., a war hawk, missed the vote and did not say why. The resolution declared the legal 60-day window for war …
(2026-05-14). Manipur Violence And A Nation's Fading Attention. ummid.com Manipur does not need occasional outrage, it needs sustained attention, accountability, and action.
(2026-05-14). France lifts lockdown on cruise ship after stomach bug outbreak. geo.tv 
Cruise ship Ambition, operated by the Ambassador Cruise Line, is docked at the Port of Bordeaux after local authorities said passengers could not disembark following an outbreak of possible gastroenteritis reported on board, in Bordeaux, France, May 13, 2026. —…
(2026-05-14). Cowardly Keir Starmer bows to foreign hunting lobby. thecanary.co 
Keir Starmer has abandoned his pre-election promise to ban trophy hunting imports. Animal rights campaigners are not happy. Considering the pressure tactics Starmer used against the Tories to ban this disgusting practice, he has, in a political sleight of hand, folded to the US pro-hunting lobby. Starmer's spine needs checking Trophy hunting is a vile […] | By
(2026-05-14). Ministry of Defence Slammed For 'Incompetence' After Sending F35 Jets to Gulf Without Spare Parts. bylinetimes.com The Ministry of Defence has been slammed by MPs for "unacceptable incompetence" after sending a squadron of stealth fighters to the Gulf with half their spare parts missing. | The American F35 jets were placed on an aircraft carrier with only 12 spare kits for the 24 planes. As a result, the ministry had to send for more spares at RAF Marham before they could be used. | Details of the blunder was revealed yesterday in a letter to MPs from the department's Permanent Secretary, Jeremy Pocklington. | He also revealed that the F35 Jets have corrosion problems from flying over the sea and as a result the RAF will h…
(2026-05-14). 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.
(2026-05-14). Two years after New Caledonia's violent uprising, tensions remain high. asiapacificreport.nz 
ANALYSIS: By Patrick Decloitre, RNZ Pacific correspondent French Pacific desk As New Caledonia marks the second anniversary of a spate of unrest and riots that broke out on 13 May 2024, the situation on the ground remains tense, on the political, economic and security levels. Politically, over the past two years, there have been sequences…
(2026-05-14). 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.
(2026-05-14). 85.25% Pass Andhra Pradesh SSC 2026 Board Exam. ummid.com Andhra Pradesh registered an overall pass percentage of 85.25% in SSC Matric Class 10 board exam 2026 the result of which was announced by the Directorate of Government Examinations in association with Board of Secondary Education Andhra Pradesh (BSEAP) today i.e. Thursday April 30, 2026.
(2026-05-14). Taliban detains three journalists in Afghanistan, UN says. al-monitor.com By Mohammad Yunus YawarKABUL, May 14 (Reuters) – Afghanistan's Taliban government has detained at least three journalists on unspecified charges, the United Nations mission there said on Thursday in a statement that called for the protection of reporters.The three were the head of the Kabul-based Paigard News Agency, and two staff from Afghanistan's first 24-hour news channel, TOLOnews, media and rights groups said.
(2026-05-14). Australian local government employees strike against real wage cuts. wsws.org More than 1,000 Melbourne local government workers held a 24-hour strike last week. The action included workers in waste collection, maternal and child health services, aged care, childcare, libraries and parks maintenance.
(2026-05-14). Israeli settlers storm Al-Aqsa compound ahead of 'Flag Day'. newarab.com 
(2026-05-14). Amazon Deforestation Falls to Lowest Levels Since 2018. truthout.org The number of deforested kilometers in the Brazilian Amazon between August 2025 and March 2026 fell by 36 percent compared to the previous year, according to a recent report published by the Brazilian Human and Environment Amazon Institute, also known as Imazon. In total, 1,460 square kilometers (564 square miles) of land were cut down during that period, the lowest figure since 2018. |
(2026-05-14). Telangana SSC Result 2026 Announced, Check List of Toppers. ummid.com The Board of Secondary Education (BSE) Telangana has declared today i.e. Wednesday April 29, 2026 the TS SSC (Class 10) 2026 examination result and score card on its official website bse.telangana.gov.in based on which the Merit List and Toppers Names have also been made public.
(2026-05-14). Xi Jinping welcomes Donald Trump with ceremony ahead of high-stakes meeting. aljazeera.com Chinese President Xi Jinping is welcoming US President Donald Trump to Beijing for high-level talks. Tariffs, competitio…
(2026-05-14). "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…
(2026-05-14). Despite war, Lebanon reopens film archive celebrating cinematic history. al-monitor.com The reopening marks a major effort to preserve Lebanon's rich cinematic history.
(2026-05-14). Closing arguments begin in Elon Musk's landmark lawsuit against OpenAI. aljazeera.com Elon Musk accuses OpenAI of breaching charitable trust and prioritising profit over AI safety and nonprofit values.
(2026-05-14). Roberto Sánchez Advances to Peru's Presidential Runoff Against Fujimori. orinocotribune.com The left-wing presidential candidate of Peru, Roberto Sánchez, will contest the second round of the elections against the far-right candidate Keiko Fujimori. With 99.68% of the votes counted, Sánchez's margin over the right-wing candidate Rafael López Aliaga is becoming practically irreversible. | With approximately 60,000 votes yet to be counted from the April 12 elections, Keiko Fujimori received 17.17% of the valid votes, totaling 2,867,517 votes. Roberto Sánchez is in second place with 12%, having obtained 2,003,902 votes, while Rafael López Aliaga remains in third place with 11.91%, 1,989,428 votes. | The di…
(2026-05-14). Israelis chant anti-Palestinian slogans at Jerusalem march. newarab.com 
(2026-05-14). Hundreds Rally at Capitol for Packaging Reduction (Part 2). 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. However, a few days after the rally, the Speaker announced that the Democrat members of the Assembly would be reviewing the legislation in conference. Th…
(2026-05-14). White Nationalists Make Exaggerated Claims about Latino Migration to US. afgj.org 
NicaNotes May 14, 2026 By John Perry [Writer John Perry lives in Masaya, Nicaragua, and publishes in the London Review of Books, FAIR, CovertAction and elsewhere. This article was first published in Popular Resistance.] In the run-up to the 2024 election, Donald Trump promised "We will close the border. We will stop the invasion of…
(2026-05-14). Papuan women 'living in fear' condemn military violence. asiapacificreport.nz By Aida Ulim in Jayapura Papuan women attending a free speech forum organised by the Dogiyai Student Association in Jayapura have condemned what they describe as ongoing violence against women and children in Papua. The gathering took place in the Lingkaran Abepura area, Abepura District, Jayapura, on Monday. Activist Vero Hubi said Papuan women continued…
(2026-05-14). Workers Struggles: Europe, Middle East & Africa. wsws.org Tens of thousands in national 24-hour strike in Belgium against austerity; protests continue across Iran over wages and conditions;…
(2026-05-14). US authorities 'reconsider' fraud charges against Adani. tribune.com.pk 
US authorities are moving towards resolving fraud charges against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani after he reportedly hired a new legal team led by US President Donald Trump's personal lawyer, according to reports published by Bloomberg News and The New York Times on Thursday. | Gautam and his nephew Sagar Adani were charged by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in November 2024 with allegedly orchestrating a scheme to pay or promise hundreds of millions of dollars in bribes to Indian government officials in order to benefit Adani Green Energy, where both serve as executives and directors. | Gauta…
(2026-05-14). Senior UK minister resigns, calls for a leadership contest to oust PM Starmer. geo.tv 
British Health Secretary Wes Streeting walks after attending a cabinet meeting at Downing Street, the day before the State Opening of Parliament, in London, Britain, May 12, 2026. — ReutersWes Streeting resignation intensifies pressure on PM Starmer.Labour lawmakers increasingly call…
(2026-05-14). MAGA Supreme Court Okays G.O.P. Overthrow of American Democracy. juancole.com ( In essence, the Supreme Court okayed the destruction of Congress as an…
(2026-05-14). King Charles visits Jewish area of London hit by antisemitic attacks. al-monitor.com LONDON, May 14 (Reuters) – King Charles was greeted by cheering crowds on Thursday when he visited an area of London which has suffered a spate of antisemitic attacks in recent weeks, in a show of support for Britain's fearful Jewish communities.The monarch met two victims of a recent stabbing attack when he made the unannounced visit to Golders Green, which is home to a sizeable Jewish population and has borne the brunt of the recent antisemitic incidents across the British capital.
(2026-05-14). An island's women on wheels. ecns.cn Part of the Zhoushan Islands in China's Zhejiang province, hundreds of kilometers from the mainland, lies Qushan Island, home to fewer than 100,000 residents.
(2026-05-14). Temple of Heaven: The enduring architectural heart of Beijing. ecns.cn The Temple of Heaven, known in Chinese as Tiantan, is an iconic symbol of Beijing.The overall 28 pillars correspond to the 28 Mansions of ancient Chinese astronomy, a system used for celestial observations and calendar-making.
(2026-05-14). US Air Force rescues 11 after plane crashes into waters off Florida coast. aljazeera.com US Air Force footage showed the rescue of 11 people after a private plane crashed into the Atlantic Ocean…
(2026-05-14). Humanoid robots to get life-cycle tracing ID numbers. ecns.cn Some humanoid robots in Hubei province are set to become the first in China to receive their own identity card numbers, allowing their full life-cycle activities to be recorded, in a move aimed at ensuring full traceability and clear accountability amid the rapid development of the industry, experts said.
(2026-05-14). How to transform Australian foreign, economic and defence policies from mindlessness to mindfulness? onlineopinion.com.au Has Australia become trapped in inherited alliances, elite thinking and failed orthodoxies?
(2026-05-14). US Border Patrol chief resigns, in latest Trump team shake-up. scmp.com The head of US Border Patrol, the agency tasked with securing the nation's frontiers and increasingly tapped by the Trump administration for immigration operations in American cities, announced his resignation Thursday. | Michael Banks' decision, announced in a Fox News interview and later confirmed by the Department of Homeland Security, is the latest leadership shake-up of officials implementing US President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown and comes as the Republican administration appears…
(2026-05-14). 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…
(2026-05-14). Saturday 6/13: San Francisco Dragon Boat Festival Opening Celebration. indybay.org 830 Sacramento Street San Francisco, CA 94108…
(2026-05-14). Russia pounds Kyiv with massive drone and missile attack, 1 dead and 31 injured after ceasefire ends. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Large-scale Russian drone and missile strikes hit Kyiv overnight, killing at least one person and injuring 31 others, according to Ukrainian authorities. The attack came shortly after a temporary ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine came to an end.Explosions were heard across the Ukrainian capital through the night as air raid sirens forced residents to rush into underground shelters and metro stations for safety.
(2026-05-14). Black middle class expands over 30 years of democracy. sanews.gov.za Black middle class expands over 30 years of democracy | While reflecting on the gains and challenges of South Africa's democratic journey, Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, has welcomed the rise in earnings among black South Africans, saying this has significantly changed the racial composition of the country's middle- and upper-income earners over the past three decades of democracy. | According to the General Household Survey by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA), the proportion of black households earning more than R75 000 per month increased from 29% in 2012 to 41% in 2024. | "Accordingly, the…
(2026-05-14). Bionic leg bike race for disabled people kicks off in Hangzhou, showcasing tech-powered accessibility. ecns.cn On May 13, 2026, the intelligent bionic leg cycling race of the China ∑ Zhejiang Future Technology Games for Persons with Disabilities kicked off in Yuhang, Hangzhou.
(2026-05-14). Iraqi parliament approves partial govt. tribune.com.pk 
Iraq's new Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi was sworn in on Thursday with only a partial cabinet after lawmakers failed to reach a consensus on key postings, including interior and defence. | Basim Mohammed was appointed as the country's new oil minister while Fuad Hussein was kept on as the foreign minister in the new government, lawmakers told Reuters. | Parliament approved 14 ministers in the new government but failed to reach consensus on several remaining posts, including the interior and defence portfolios. | The session witnessed heated exchanges among lawmakers after some objected to the approval of the nom…
(2026-05-14). Cavaliers rally late, beat Pistons for 3-2 lead in NBA Playoff semifinals. aljazeera.com Cleveland Cavaliers beat Detroit Pistons 117-113 in overtime on the back of Harden's 30 points in Game 5 of the series.
(2026-05-14). Comprador Repression In Kenya. popularresistance.org The Kenyan state has demonstrated a consistent and brutal willingness to deploy state terror against organized political dissent, targeting revolutionary leaders, working-class organizers, and anti-colonial voices with impunity. Past cases have laid bare the state's methods: the violent abduction, torture, and illegal detention of Comrade Booker Ngesa Omole, Secretary General of the Communist Party Marxist Kenya, followed by the grotesque inversion of reality in which the victim of state torture was framed with fabricated assault charges.
(2026-05-14). Hacking your budget in an uncertain economy. whyy.org In an uncertain economy with rising inflation, Americans are finding creative, even unorthodox ways to save money. Our experts share budgeting tips and tricks.
(2026-05-14). SCOPA satisfied with IEC readiness for 2026 Local Elections. sanews.gov.za SCOPA satisfied with IEC readiness for 2026 Local Elections | The Standing Committee on Appropriations (SCOPA) says it is satisfied that the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) is financially and operationally prepared to deliver the 2026 Local Government Elections scheduled for 4 November. | The committee met with the IEC and the Department of Home Affairs on Wednesday to assess their readiness for the elections, including budget allocations and operational plans. | The IEC told the committee it has been allocated R3.2 billion for the current fiscal year to support the elections. | The commission said its pr…
(2026-05-14). US Army says body of second soldier recovered in Morocco. newarab.com 
The body of the second of two US soldiers reported missing during an international training exercise in The pair disappeared near a cliff on the Atlantic coast while taking part in the African Lion 2026 military exercises. | The remains of the two servicemembers ⚪ including 19-year-old specialist Mariyah Collington whose body was found in a coastal cave on Tuesday ⚪ were transferred to a Moroccan military hospital and then loaded onto a US Air Force C-…
(2026-05-14). 10,000 People Sign Official Petition Demanding Government End 'Capture of UK Democracy by Media Billionaires'. bylinetimes.com A parliamentary petition demanding that the Government pass a 'Media Sovereignty Act' to stop the ownership of UK media outlets by foreign-based billionaires has reached the threshold of 10,000 signatures, meaning ministers will now have to respond. | The petition calls on Keir Starmer's Government to implement new legislation designed to end the "domination of British politics, through the hijacking of our media, by a tiny billionaire elite." | The campaign from the Media Sovereignty Act Campaign is proposing a new law to overhaul media ownership in the UK, which they claim is dominated by a handful of wealth…
(2026-05-14). UK minister quits, calls for leadership contest. tribune.com.pk 
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer was struggling to hold on to power after his main rival in the government resigned on Thursday, accusing him of political drift, and others positioned themselves for potential challenges to his leadership. | Disastrous results for the governing Labour Party in local elections last week have plunged Britain into a new crisis, just under two years after Starmer won a large majority on a vow to bring stability and end a decade of political chaos. | After days of calls by Labour lawmakers for Starmer to quit or set out a timetable for his departure, Wes Streeting resigned as hea…
(2026-05-14). US Foreign Aid Cuts Harm Human Rights Globally. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A USAID box amid materials left behind after widespread vandalism and looting following clashes at the World Food Programme warehouse in Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo, February 21, 2025. | © 2025 Luis Tato/AFP via Getty Images | (Washington, DC) — The United States government's abrupt cuts to nearly all US foreign aid in 2025 harmed the global human rights movement and countless people at risk, Human Rights Watch said in a 42-page paper issued today."Every Autocrat's Dream: A Global Snapshot of the Human Rights Harms of US Foreign Aid Cuts" examines the immediate conse…
(2026-05-14). Why Japan and ASEAN Must Lead on Regional Cyber Resilience. unitedworldint.com Cyber Partnership in a Fragmented World By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer The rapidly accelerating and technology-driven character of cyber-attacks are a certain and urgent challenge for the future online in the region. Ransomware cyber-attacks strategic assets through to phishing attacks corrupting election processes: cyber threats overshadow large and continue to cross borders while remaining in step …
(2026-05-14). 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.
(2026-05-14). Canada crackdown: Two Punjabi youths arrested in Surrey firing case linked to extortion network. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Two Punjabi-origin men living in Canada have been arrested after a shooting incident at a Surrey residence that investigators believe may be connected to ongoing extortion-related activities targeting the South Asian community.According to the Surrey Police Service, officers rushed to a home in the 13400 block of 87A Avenue shortly after midnight on April 22 following reports of gunfire. Investigators later found bullet damage at the property as well as a nearby vehicle. No injuries were reported in the incident.The case was later handed over to the Extortion Response Team, which traced a suspect v…
(2026-05-14). From ICE to Iran, veterans are challenging US militarism. wagingnonviolence.org 
(2026-05-14). El único refugio para mujeres de Dover afronta un posible cierre al agotarse los fondos, dejando a docenas de personas sin ningún lugar a donde acudir. whyy.org 
(2026-05-14). "El conocimiento es poder" : se esperan 600 asistentes a la Cumbre Latina de Delaware para impulsar la voz cívica, la unidad y el impacto económico. whyy.org Una creciente población latina en Delaware está entrando en un momento que, según los organizadores, es mucho más que una celebración: se trata de visibilidad, poder y de ser escuchado. | Se espera que aproximadamente 600 miembros de la comunidad latina se trasladen al Chase Center en el Riverfront, en Wilmi…