presstv.co.uk (2026-05-26). Iran says latest ceasefire violations prove US 'ill-will', vows decisive responseIran's Foreign Ministry has condemned in the strongest terms "flagrant and unjustified" ceasefire violations by the United States in the Strait of Hormuz.
The foreign ministry warned in a statement on Tuesday that Washington's true behavior has been exposed once again and that no act of aggression will go unanswered.
presstv.ir (2026-05-26). There will be no retreat, says Iran's top security official amid talks to end imposed warThe secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council has stated that the Islamic Republic "will not retreat" amid reports of potential agreement between Tehran and Washington.
english.palinfo.com (2026-05-26). Gaza marks Day of Arafah amid war and displacementAs the sun rose on the Day of Arafah, millions of Muslims turned their gaze toward Mount Arafat, hands lifted to the sky, chants of takbeer echoing through the sacred sites, hearts yearning for forgiveness and mercy on the holiest day of the year. But in Gaza, the scene was starkly different. Hands were raised too, but from tents, beneath the rubble of destroyed homes, and in hospital courtyards.
english.palinfo.com (2026-05-26). Settler attacks reported across West Bank, Jerusalem
Extremist Jewish settler groups launched renewed attacks across various areas of the occupied West Bank and Jerusalem over the past 24 hours, under the protection of Israeli forces, according to Palestinian media reports on Tuesday morning.
Several towns and villages reportedly witnessed acts of vandalism and direct assaults by settlers, including the uprooting of old-growth trees, burning of crops, and attacks on homes and vehicles.
(2026-05-26). US Bombs Iranian Ships Despite Ceasefire and Ongoing Peace Negotiations. truthout.org We get an update on the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran from journalist Negar Mortazavi, following the Pentagon's so-called self-defense strikes on two Iranian ships in the Strait of Hormuz Monday despite an official ceasefire and ongoing peace negotiations. The "chaotic" ceasefire "has been violated from day one," says Mortazavi, who notes that Israel's continuous attacks on southern Lebanon are… |
presstv.co.uk (2026-05-26). Ex-Mossad chief threatened ICC prosecutor over Israel war crimes probeFormer chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Fatou Bom Bensouda, says former head of the Israeli spy agency Mossad, Yosef Meir Cohen, had threatened her over her investigation into Israeli war crimes against Palestinians.
presstv.co.uk (2026-05-26). No negotiation possible without release of Irans frozen funds: ReportA new report says the issue of Iran's frozen assets remains a key sticking point in the talks between Tehran and Washington, and that negotiations cannot proceed without the release of these funds.
(2026-05-26). Headlines for May 26, 2026. democracynow.org U.S. Attacks Southern Iran as Ceasefire Negotiations Continue, Israel Attacks Lebanon's Beqaa Valley, Killing 12 People, Israeli Strikes Kill at Least Five Palestinians at a Refugee Camp in Gaza, Police Officers in Spain Attack Activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla at Bilbao Airport, New Jersey Police Arrest 10 Activists Attempting to Stop Ammunition Shipment to Israel, 300 Detainees at Delaney ICE Jail Launch Hunger Strike to Protest Inhumane Conditions, Federal Judge Dismisses All Criminal Charges Against Kilmar àÅbrego García, USCIS Says Most Green Card Seekers Must Apply from Home Countries, By…
(2026-05-26). U.S. Bombs Iran Despite Peace Talks; Israel Strikes Lebanon to "Force Trump's Hand" : Negar Mortazavi. democracynow.org 
We get an update on the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran from journalist Negar Mortazavi, following the Pentagon's so-called self-defense strikes on two Iranian ships in the Strait of Hormuz Monday despite an official ceasefire and ongoing peace negotiations. The "chaotic" ceasefire "has been violated from day one," says Mortazavi, who notes that Israel's continuous attacks on southern Lebanon are delaying attempts to end the war — and that this is exactly the intention of the Israeli government. "Clearly, Netanyahu doesn't want this war with Iran to end," she s…
(2026-05-26). Israel intensifies attacks in Lebanon as Iran talks stall. newarab.com 
For those just joining us, here are the latest updates: | Israel has launched new ground operations in Lebanon outside of the so-called 'yellow line', the area which Israel currently occupies; strikes have also been launched across Lebanon's south and in the Bekaa, as part of the escalation. | Lebanon's Health Ministry said on Monday that Israeli attacks have killed at least 3,185 people and wounded 9,633 since 2 March. | Iran's lead negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, has returned from Qatar to Iran following Qatari mediation to push through a deal with the US. | United States forces attacked missile launch si…
(2026-05-26). Israel pounds Lebanon with strikes, expands ground operations. newarab.com 
The bombing raids further strained a ceasefire announced on 16 April that was meant to halt fighting between Israel and the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah, but which Israel h…
(2026-05-26). Is Israel collapsing a US-Iran deal over Lebanon. newarab.com 
In recent days, Reports…
(2026-05-26). Lebanese delegation to meet Israeli officials in US amid attacks. newarab.com 
A military delegation from Lebanon is heading to Washington on Tuesday for The security meeting comes amid ren…
(2026-05-26). 'Life itself no longer feels the same': Gaza faces another Eid al-Adha amid genocide. mondoweiss.net 
Ahead of the Eid al-Adha holiday, many in Gaza continue to face displacement, destruction, and uncertainty, and are struggling to secure necessities while trying to preserve fragments of celebration for their families.
(2026-05-26). Tuesday 6/2: No More Genocide! Protest at Microsoft Conference. indybay.org Ft. Mason Center | San Francisco…
(2026-05-26). Double standards? Why Israel's nukes get a 'pass' while Iran is scrutinised. asiapacificreport.nz 
ANALYSIS: By Usaid Siddiqui For more than two decades, Iran's nuclear programme has been subject to intense international scrutiny, sanctions and diplomatic negotiations. By contrast, while Israel is widely believed to possess nuclear weapons, an assertion it has consistently refused to deny or confirm, it faces little to almost no international pressure for transparency. Over…
(2026-05-26). Why Trump Chose Bombs Over Diplomacy in the Iran Crisis. thinktank.pk The escalating confrontation between Donald Trump and Mojtaba Khamenei has pushed the Middle East closer to another prolonged regional crisis. While Washington publicly insists that negotiations with Tehran are still possible, recent American strikes on southern Iran and Iran's retaliatory military actions reveal a deeper reality: the United States increasingly appears to believe that military …
(2026-05-26). Caitlin Johnstone: Yet another escalation in the empire's war on activism and journalism. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Caitlin Johnstone The empire's war on activism and journalism continues to escalate as the Trump administration targets leftwing streamer Hasan Piker and antiwar activist Medea Benjamin for the "crime" of bringing humanitarian aid to Cuba. This is yet another act of aggression in the same onslaught that has seen inconvenient truth-telling and expressions…
(2026-05-26). US targets Iranian boats near Hormuz amid ongoing ceasefire talks; Trump rules out 'weak deal'. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Tensions in the Gulf region escalated again on Tuesday after the United States military carried out strikes near the Strait of Hormuz, targeting boats allegedly involved in laying naval mines and a surface-to-air missile site near Iran's Bandar Abbas port.The action came even as diplomatic efforts between Washington and Tehran over a ceasefire and regional de-escalation continue behind closed doors.According to the US Central Command (CENTCOM), the operation was conducted in "self-defence" to protect American naval assets and commercial maritime routes in the region.CENTCOM spokesperson Timothy Haw…
(2026-05-26). That Time Iran Proposed a Dialogue of Civilizations instead of War. juancole.com Chicago (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — As the United States navigates its complex role on the global stage, its actions are perpetually judged against the high standard of its foundational values—ideals rooted in
(2026-05-26). Alexander Zevin: Trump's Gulf War. newleftreview.org Asymmetries of the US-Israeli assault on Iran, as an uneasy balance holds between Tehran's tourniquet on the Strait of Hormuz—and the world economy—and the enormous firepower of the aggressors, at the end of the first round.
(2026-05-26). US Military Says It Bombed Southern Iran. news.antiwar.com US Central Command on Monday took credit for attacks on Iran after Iranian media reported explosions in the southern port city of Bandar Abbas on the Strait of Hormuz. In a statement to CNN, CENTCOM spokesman Timothy Hawkins framed the attack on Iran as "self-defense" even though the strikes come as the US is enforcing …
(2026-05-26). Rubio says Strait of Hormuz will open 'one way or the other'. aljazeera.com Rubio says Strait of Hormuz will open 'one way or the other'…
(2026-05-26). Tanker hit by explosion near Hormuz hours after US strikes on Iran. scmp.com An explosion damaged a tanker close to its waterline as it sailed off Oman, a marine monitor said on Tuesday, as tensions remained high around the blockaded Strait of Hormuz. | The captain reported the explosion on the hull of the vessel, UK Maritime Trade Operations said. "The crew and vessel are safe, although the master reports some bunker fuel has discharged into the sea."
(2026-05-26). In Beijing, the US and China tiptoed around tech and critical minerals. scmp.com The Xi-Trump summit in Beijing unfolded much more cordially than the tense truce in Busan. In the six months since the leaders met in the South Korean city, America's bargaining position has weakened considerably from developments both domestic and international. From a reluctant respite in tensions, US-China relations have evolved to what may be the beginning of a reconciliation. | The two great powers interact at three levels. At the bottom is trade and investment; we can expect the terms of the…
(2026-05-26). White House and Pentagon at odds over minerals loan. ecns.cn The Pentagon is weighing whether to scrap an $80 million conditional loan to rare earths refiner ReElement Technologies, exposing divisions inside the Trump administration as Washington races to reduce U.S. dependence on China for critical minerals, according to media reports.
(2026-05-26). A Russian perspective on US-China relations. unitedworldint.com 
Interview with Tatyana Kosacheva, political scientist, Deputy Head of the Political Projects Department at KG "Polilog" By Edvard Chesnokov, from Moscow / Russia In light of US President Donald Trump's visit to China, we asked Tatyana Kosacheva, political scientist, Deputy Head of the Political Projects Department at KG "Polilog", about US-China relations, multipolarity, and developments …
(2026-05-26). Iran's supreme leader says US will no longer have 'safe haven' in Gulf after fresh strikes on Tehran. tribune.com.pk 
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei said on his Telegram channel on Tuesday that Gulf powers will no longer be a shield for United States bases and the US will no longer have a safe haven in the region, as Tehran and Washington discuss a framework to end their three-month-old war. | Similarly, Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps said on Tuesday it reserved the "legitimate and definite" right to retaliate against any ceasefire violations by the US, adding that its air defence units had shot down a US MQ-9 drone and fired at a fighter jet that had entered Iranian airspace, state media reported. | ?…
(2026-05-26). Qatar rejects claims it offered Iran $12bn for US deal. newarab.com 
Qatar has denied that it offered Iran $12 billion to finalise an agreement that would end the US-Israeli war on Iran. | "Reports claiming that the State of Qatar 'offered' $12 billion to Iran to ensure the conclusion of an agreement are utterly baseless and are being circulated by parties seeking to derail the agreement and undermine diplomatic efforts aimed at de-escalating tensions and promoting stability in the region," Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majed Al Ansari said on the social media platform X. | "Qatar's diplomatic role, in coordination with regional partners, is well established and publicly documente…
(2026-05-26). New US strikes and disputed drone shoot down threaten fragile Iran war negotiations. nationofchange.org As Washington and Tehran discuss a possible framework to end nearly three months of conflict, new military exchanges, competing narratives, and disagreements over sanctions, regional security, and Israel's role reveal how fragile any potential agreement remains.
(2026-05-26). Do US war crimes doom the world to endless war and chaos? nationofchange.org If the American people and the world can find the political will, this U.S. and Israeli defeat by Iran presents us with a chance to move U.S. foreign policy in a more peaceful direction.
(2026-05-26). Arab & Muslim allies stunned as Trump's Israel push catches them off guard. hindustantimes.com Donald Trump's latest Israel push is tearing open rifts across the Muslim world, as reports claim Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is ready to recognise Israel "today" while Pakistan flatly rejects joining the Abraham Accords. By tying an Iran deal to wider Arab‚ÄëIsraeli normalisation, Trump has stunned key allies, triggered fiery reactions in multiple capitals, and exposed just how divided the region is over his vision of peace.
(2026-05-26). L'Oman nel mondo multipolare. strategic-culture.su Ben poco si conosce della storia (anche recente) del Sultanato dell'Oman e del suo preciso ruolo geopolitico nel complesso contesto dell'Asia occidentale. La nuova aggressione USA-Israele all'Iran ha riportato al centro dell'attenzione l'attivismo negoziale dello Stato arabo, con la sua enfasi per la ricerca di soluzioni pacifiche che si lega indissolubilmente anche alla particolare corrente religiosa islamica alla base del suo governo: l'ibadismo.
(2026-05-26). US hits Iran with new strikes, despite ceasefire. geo.tv 
People walk past a mural depicting Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and the late leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini , in Tehran, Iran, May 25, 2026. — Reuters Missile sites, mine-laying boats came under attack.Fresh strikes threaten…
(2026-05-26). US hits Iran with fresh strikes amid negotiations to end war. scmp.com Iran's foreign ‚Å ministry ‚Å said in a statement on Tuesday that the United States had violated the ceasefire ‚Äåwith strikes in Iran's southern Hormozgan province. | US forces attacked missile sites in southern Iran and boats trying to lay mines on Monday, US Central Command said, imperilling a fragile ceasefire and casting new doubt on a deal to end the Middle East war.
(2026-05-25). U.S. hits Iran with new strikes, despite ceasefire. ecns.cn "U.S. forces conducted self-defense strikes in southern Iran today to protect our troops from threats posed by Iranian forces," Tim Hawkins, a U.S. Central Command spokesman, said in a statement that gave no details of these attacks.
(2026-05-26). Oil rises, stocks waver as new US strikes dampen peace deal hopes. tribune.com.pk 
Oil prices rose on Tuesday and stocks dithered as investor optimism over an imminent US-Iran peace deal was tempered by new US strikes in the Middle East. | US forces conducted strikes in southern Iran in what was described as defensive action, as Tehran's top negotiator and its foreign minister were in Doha for talks with Qatar's prime minister on a potential deal with Washington to end the three-month-old war. | Also, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said negotiating a deal with Iran could "take a few days", quashing hopes of an imminent end to the conflict.
(2026-05-26). US launches missile strikes on Iran in advance of talks in Qatar. wsws.org A US Central Command spokesperson said the strikes on a port city in southern Iran were carried out "to defend our forces" against "threats posed by Iranian forces," although he provided no evidence or details about the claimed threats.
(2026-05-26). Speaking Clearly About Our Wars is a Favor to Ourselves. scheerpost.com Fatemeh Keshavarz Informed Comment On April 24, Secretary Hegseth said the war on Iran was "a gift to the world". If you are a member of the general public, you do not know enough details to ask "Which part? Killing the schoolgirls? Hitting Iranian universities? The price of oil, or the US make-belief negotiations to lull …
(2026-05-26). Trump's Iran "Truce" Exposes Deep Cracks in U.S. Strategy. juancole.com The Conversation) — United States President Donald Trump has announced via social media that a peace deal with Iran has been "
(2026-05-26). Cuban president expresses gratitude for solidarity from Africa. radiohc.cu Miguel Díaz-Canel, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, expressed his gratitude for the solidarity shown by the countries of the African continent and their historic stance of rejecting the United States blockade against the Cuban people. | The president thanked the African countries at the main event for Africa Day, which was held this Monday in the Portocarrero Hall of the Palace of the Revolution, where he participated along with the ambassadors, headed by Rosalie Kama-Niamayoua, representative of the Republic of Congo and dean of the African Di…
(2026-05-26). Ministry of the Interior denies fake news about alleged curfew. radiohc.cu The Cuban Ministry of the Interior (MININT) has denied on its Facebook profile the circulation of fake news about an alleged national curfew beginning June 1st. | The institution clarified that it has not issued any Official Note No. 28/2026 related to nighttime restrictions, fines of up to eight thousand Cuban pesos, or extensions until August. | "It's all false: there is no curfew, no fines of up to 8,000 CUP, no nighttime restrictions, and no extension until August," MININT stated in its press release. | The agency explained that the disseminated information mixes fabricated institutions and formats, uses none…
(2026-05-26). Trump administration targets Hasan Piker, Medea Benjamin over Cuba trip. wsws.org The McCarthyite probe, first reported by Fox News, targets antiwar activists, journalists and streamers who traveled to Cuba with medical aid.
(2026-05-26). Declassified Government Documents Show Justice Department Indictment of Raúl Castro Advances False Claims. covertactionmagazine.com On May 20, the U.S. Justice Department announced charges against the 94-year-old former president of Cuba, Raúl Castro. Allegations accuse him of murder and conspiracy to kill three U.S. citizens and one resident, stemming from the fatal downing in February 1996 of two planes by Cuban Air Force jets. Declassified documents show back-door, not to …
(2026-05-26). Cuba denounces U.S. aggressive escalation at UN Security Council. radiohc.cu Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez denounced on Tuesday at the UN Security Council the aggressive escalation by the United States government against his country and called for solidarity from the international community. | "Cuba is not and cannot be a threat. It is not an enemy of the United States, nor does it want to be," stated Rodríguez, who spoke at the high-level ministerial meeting convened by China, which holds the rotating presidency of the Security Council this month. | The island's foreign minister called on "the international community to mobilize to prevent a humanitarian catastrophe" in the face…
(2026-05-26). Statement from the Regional Office of the Women's International Democratic Federation (WIDF) in the Americas and the Caribbean. radiohc.cu The Regional Office of the Women's International Democratic Federation (WIDF) in the Americas and the Caribbean expresses its strongest rejection and profound indignation at the new accusations and maneuvers promoted by the United States government against Army General Raúl Castro Ruz, historic leader of the Cuban Revolution, a symbol of dignity, resistance, and unwavering commitment to his people.
(2026-05-26). Cuban foreign minister denounces EU's stance on U.S. blockade as "double standard" radiohc.cu Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez rejected on Monday the position of the High Representative of the European Union (EU), Kaja Kallas, whom he accused of a lack of objectivity and of maintaining a marked "double standard" in her remarks about the island. | The Cuban foreign minister criticized the failure to recognize that the illegal, cruel, and unjust collective punishment imposed by the United States government on the Cuban people is the main cause of the current difficult situation, marked by a tightening of the blockade, an oil embargo, and the threat of military intervention. | Bruno Rodríguez reproache…
(2026-05-26). New McCarthyism? Government targets Cuba solidarity groups in sweeping investigation. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—Federal investigators at the Justice and Treasury Departments have reportedly launched a sweeping inquiry into Cuba solidarity organizations, raising the danger of a revival of McCarthyite tactics to target Americans who oppose U.S. policy toward the island nation. According to Fox News, the DOJ and Treasury are investigating U.S. non-profits and activist groups that do …
(2026-05-26). Tuesday 6/16: Cuba Community Call. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/cuba616…
(2026-05-26). Cuba ratifica compromiso con la autodeterminación de los pueblos. radiohc.cu Cuba ratificó su compromiso con la libre determinación y la soberanía de los pueblos durante el Seminario Regional de Descolonización del Comité Especial de la ONU (C-24), que prosigue hoy en la ciudad de Managua. | La víspera, la delegación cubana destacó la relevancia del encuentro en el actual contexto internacional, marcado -según afirmó- por el reforzamiento de intereses neocolonialistas y pretensiones imperialistas sobre los pueblos. | La representación de la nacià≤n antillana denunció la política de agresión económica extrema aplicada por Estados Unidos, incluido el "cerco energético", así como las amen…
(2026-05-26). Salvadoreños se solidarizan con Cuba ante agresiones de EEUU. radiohc.cu Diversas organizaciones de solidaridad con Cuba en El Salvador, manifestaron hoy su respaldo a la isla ante la agresión multidimensional de Estados Unidos bajo el pretexto que representa una ´amenaza inusual y grave ª para la seguridad nacional. | En conferencia de prensa en la sede diplomática de Cuba en El Salvador, colectivos solidarios de la nación centroamericana afirmaron que la Orden Ejecutiva del 29 de enero rubricada por el presidente estadounidense, Donald Trump, impuso un bloqueo brutal a los suministros de combustibles lo cual constituye un acto de guerra económica. | Tal medida paraliza lo…
(2026-05-26). Desenterrar mentiras no los librará del juicio de la Historia. radiohc.cu Fiel a su dificultad para articular reales palabras de paz, el imperialismo acaba de adentrarse en un terreno que difícilmente conduzca al entendimiento con la nación cubana: la amenaza directa a uno de sus símbolos. Como pasaba con Fidel, Raúl no es (solo) Raúl; es, hoy, el rostro palpable de la Revolución, de modo que apuntar contra él es, ni más ni menos, tirar al pecho del pueblo. | Hermano de su hermano, amigo del Sur Global, tejedor de articulaciones de bienestar y paz, compatriota de todos los suyos, pocas veces un individuo se metió tan adentro en las entrañas de los cubanos, así que en apenas dos días, a…
(2026-05-26). Embajada de Japón en Cuba promueve becas a través de podcast. radiohc.cu La Embajada de Japón en Cuba anunció este marteses la realización de un audiochat interactivo sobre las becas MEXT, uno de los programas de estudio más atractivos para estudiantes y profesionales cubanos interesados en dicho país. | El espacio, titulado El Becario Cubano, prevé su lanzamiento en formato podcast este jueves 28, a las 11: 00 hora local, en el canal homónimo en la red social Telegram. | La sede diplomática señaló en redes sociales que el objetivo es ampliar el alcance de la información y fomentar el intercambio cultural entre ambos países. | Contará con la participación del jefe de la Sección de Cult…
(2026-05-26). Cuba habló claro en Cumbre de las Américas en Panamá. radiohc.cu Cuba hizo historia hace 11 años en Panamá con su participación en la Séptima Cumbre de las Américas, un evento hemisférico del cual fue sistemáticamente excluída desde su primera edición en 1994 en la ciudad estadounidense de Miami, por presiones y amenazas de Estados Unidos. | La asistencia a la cita del líder de la revolución cubana, General de Ejército Raúl Castro, por aquel entonces presidente, hacía realidad un reclamo de muchos países del área, que consideraban no se podía hablar de una verdadera Cumbre de las Américas si no estaban representadas todas las naciones. | La presencia de Raúl y sus palabras fue…
(2026-05-26). Presidente de Colombia defendió envío de donaciones a Cuba. radiohc.cu El presidente de Colombia, Gustavo Petro, defendió este martes el envío de donaciones a Cuba, en tanto sentenció que "ningún pueblo latinoamericano debe morir de hambre por designios de extranjeros". | En su mensaje, divulgado en su cuenta de la red social X, se hizo eco el primer mandatario de un pronunciamiento de la ministra de Agricultura, Martha Carvajalino, quien confirmó la preparación de una carga con ayuda para los cubanos, que padecen los cruentos efectos del recrudecimiento del bloque económico, financiero y comercial impuesto por Estados Unidos. | La titular aseguró que el cargamento busca fortalecer…
(2026-05-26). Cubans reject U.S. accusation against Raúl Castro in anti-imperialist rally. radiohc.cu Thousands of Cubans gathered on Monday in the Plaza de la Revolución Mayor General Serafín Sánchez Valdivia, in the city of Sancti Spíritus, to participate in an anti-imperialist rally — expressing their rejection of the recent indictment issued by the U.S. Department of Justice against the historical leader of the Cuban Revolution, Army General Raúl Castro Ruz. | Participants described the U.S. measure as illegitimate, fraudulent and an attempt at media and historical manipulation by Washington. During the demonstration, lawyer Lídice Carballo Farfán legally rejected the U.S. accusations and denounced that…
(2026-05-26). Dominicana: Dirigente comunista exalta legado de Fidel Castro. radiohc.cu Virtudes àÅlvarez, integrante del Partido Comunista del Trabajo (PCT) en la República Dominicana, resaltó este martes el legado del líder histórico de la Revolución, Fidel Castro, como referente de transformación política y social en Cuba. | La dirigente comunista destacó a Prensa Latina el rol del estadista en la construcción y consolidación de un proyecto que cambió de manera significativa la vida de millones de personas. | La miembro del Buró Político del PCT y de su departamento de Propaganda expresó: "qué bueno que existió Fidel Castro", y consideró que su huella se refleja en el afianzamiento de un pr…
(2026-05-26). Científica cubana integra Federación Mundial de Ingeniería. radiohc.cu La doctora en ciencias Sara Fernández Cruz integra desde este lunes la Comisión de Mujeres en la Ingeniería de la Federación Mundial de Organizaciones de Ingeniería, en representación de Cuba. | La designación de la profesora del Departamento de Construcciones de la Universidad de Holguín reconoce su trayectoria de más de 40 años en la ingeniería hidrogeológica y la gestión del agua. | Fernández Cruz participará en los debates globales de la organización sobre equidad, sostenibilidad, desarrollo social y el liderazgo de las profesionales en el sector de las ingenierías. | La Comisión de Mujeres en la Ingeniería (…
(2026-05-26). Fuertes lluvias podrían afectar a Cuba en los próximos días. radiohc.cu Lluvias asociadas a una vaguada, los llamados temporales, podrían ocurrir en Cuba los próximos días debido a la formación de una zona de tiempo inestable en el noroeste del mar Caribe, alerta hoy el Instituto de Meteorología (Insmet). | En sus perfiles en redes sociales, el Insmet recuerda que este tipo de situaciones es bastante común en esta época del año, por lo que la vaguada se profundizaría sobre el Golfo de México y el noroeste del Caribe, y aportará una gran cantidad de humedad a la región. | Algunos modelos sugieren que, a partir de esta inestabilidad, podría desarrollarse una débil zona de baja presión.
(2026-05-26). Cuba en Foro Económico Euroasiático 2026. radiohc.cu 
Por estos días la Cámara de Comercio de Cuba ha ratificado la participación de la Isla en el Foro Económico Euroasiático 2026, que se llevará a cabo los días 28 y 29 de mayo en Astana, Kazajistán, lo que representa un paso estratégico significativo para la diversificación y fortalecimiento de las relaciones internacionales y comerciales del país…
(2026-05-26). Denuncian en Francia retención de piezas destinadas a la termoeléctrica Antonio Guiteras. radiohc.cu El líder del movimiento político francés La Francia Insumisa, Jean-Luc Mélenchon, denunció públicamente la retención de piezas de repuesto destinadas a la Central Termoeléctrica (CTE) Antonio Guiteras, de Matanzas, situación que atribuyó al impacto del bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero impuesto por Estados Unidos contra Cuba. | Según expresó el político francés, la naviera CMA CGM se niega a entregar los equipos, considerados fundamentales para el funcionamiento de la principal termoeléctrica cubana, pese a que el Gobierno de Francia había prometido formalmente el envío de esos recursos para contribuir a…
(2026-05-26). Cuba denunció en ONU escalada agresiva de EEUU. radiohc.cu El canciller de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez, denunció este martes en el Consejo de Seguridad de la ONU la escalada agresiva del Gobierno de Estados Unidos contra su país y llamó a la solidaridad de la comunidad internacional. | ´Cuba no es ni puede ser una amenaza. No es un enemigo de Estados Unidos ni quiere serlo", afirmó Rodríguez Parrilla, quien intervino en la reunión ministerial de alto nivel convocada por China, país que ostenta la presidencia pro tempore este mes en el Consejo de Seguridad. | El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores pidió "a la comunidad internacional que se movilice para impedir una catástro…
(2026-05-26). Saturday 5/30: The Donroe Doctrine & Aggression Against Latin America / Fundraiser for Cuba. indybay.org La Pena Cultural Center, 3105 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley…
(2026-05-26). 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.
(2026-05-26). What if Palestine hosted the World Cup? thecanary.co 
Every time a country hosts the World Cup, it is completely transformed. The streets are filled with flags, the airports are packed with fans, and the cities become one big open-air celebration. But what if Palestine were the host? What would it have been like if the world had come to Gaza, Jerusalem and Ramallah […] | By
(2026-05-26). Bodies with names: Inside Gaza's cemetery of the missing. aljazeera.com Gaza's cemetery of unidentified bodies reflects toll of Israel's war as families search for disappeared relatives.
(2026-05-26). On Eid, Gaza's families once did sacrifices, now wait for aid. newarab.com 
(2026-05-26). Gaza flotilla exposes world's selective attention to suffering. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-26). Friday 5/29: Calling Party for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/cp529…
(2026-05-26). "Designed to Break You" : Gaza Flotilla Activists Faced Violence, Sexual Abuse in Israeli Detention. democracynow.org 
"I could hear screaming the whole time." Our guests Alex Colston and Haitham Arafat spent days in Israeli custody after being abducted from a humanitarian mission sailing to Gaza. They share accounts of violence, abuse and torture at the hands of Israeli soldiers. "The process that they have there in the jail was designed to break you as a human," says Arafat, a Palestinian American activist born in Gaza who has taken part in multiple missions attempting to break Israel's long-standing siege. Over 100 members of his family have been killed in Gaza since October 7, 2023. While incarce…
(2026-05-26). Israel antiquities bill aims to seize land in West Bank, Gaza. newarab.com 
The antiquities bill would establish a "Judea, Samaria and Gaza Heritage Authority", enabling the Israeli government to seize land in the occupied territories under the guise of protecting historic sites. | The bill was…
(2026-05-26). Canada's Mark Carney calls treatment of Gaza flotilla activists 'appalling'. aljazeera.com The prime minister called for an independent investigation into Israeli mistreatment, but stopped short of penalties.
(2026-05-26). Delcy's 'Gatekeeper': Sources Say Ex-Trump Official Claver-Carone Holds Keys To Caracas. scheerpost.com Max Blumenthal The Grayzone A mastermind of Trump's hardline Latin American policies, Mauricio Claver-Carone no longer serves in the administration. But according to well-placed sources, he's "picking who can operate" in Venezuela, controlling access to the government, and creating conflicts of interest. Speaking with reporters on May 21, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced …
(2026-05-26). On 'Betrayals' and January 3: A Non-Linear Reading. orinocotribune.com By William Serafino — May 24, 2026 | Following the January 3 US aggression, Venezuela has become an intense battleground of interpretations and opinions due to what many consider a controversial political course the country has taken since the normalization of relations between Caracas and Washington, established under clearly asymmetric conditions. The intellectual conventions surrounding the Bolivarian Revolution are now in a profound crisis, as are the analytical frameworks for engaging with a new reality fraught with confusion and uncertainty. | January 3rd as an analytical problem
| Prominent int…
(2026-05-26). Cost of living crisis reshapes Eid spending in Nigeria. aljazeera.com High costs in Nigeria are reshaping Eid preparations as families adjust spending and cut back on celebrations.
(2026-05-26). China successfully launches Shenzhou-23 crewed spaceship. ecns.cn The Long March-2F Y23 carrier rocket, carrying the Shenzhou-23 crewed spaceship, blasts off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China at 11: 08 pm on May 24, 2026.
(2026-05-26). Iran partially restores internet after months-long shutdown. newarab.com 
Iranian authorities partially The shutdown left Iranians largely cut off from international networks, with only a
(2026-05-26). Reframing Mass Incarceration, Antiracism, and Abolition. projectcensored.org First up, Wanda Bertram from the Prison Policy Initiative joins the show to talk about what we don't know and what we think we know about mass incarceration. Wanda shares some stats and facts that you'll never hear on corporate media, and debunks myths that betray our propagandized thinking.
(2026-05-26). Pakistan, China reach 'new broad consensus' on strengthening strategic partnership as PM concludes visit. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan and China reached a "new broad consensus" on further deepening the All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership, with both sides agreeing to "move faster to build an even closer China-Pakistan Community with a shared future in the new era." | "The two sides engaged cordially and reached a new broad consensus on further deepening the China-Pakistan All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership and on international and regional issues of mutual interest," said a joint statement issued on Tuesday as Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif concluded his four-day official visit to China on the occasion of the 75th…
(2026-05-26). Reform-Run Council Cuts Opposition Time to 'Make Way' for Lord's Prayer and National Anthem. bylinetimes.com Reform-led Kent County Council's decision to recite the Lord's Prayer and sing the national anthem at every full meeting has been branded "virtue signalling" and a "farce" which will cut the opposition's speaking time and eat into crucial council business. | Groups including the National Secular Society (NSS) and Humanists UK have expressed disappointment that a Kent council has voted to "impose" Christian prayer at meetings. | Amendments to have a moment of silent reflection instead, or for the prayers to be said prior to the official agenda beginning, were defeated last Thursday. Prayers have not been said a…
(2026-05-26). Trump's intensified airstrikes in Nigeria are strategically pointless. responsiblestatecraft.org On May 19, a
(2026-05-26). Panama encourages dialogue and bridge-building at UN as canal tensions with China simmer. scmp.com Panama's foreign minister used a United Nations Security Council debate on Tuesday to call for dialogue over confrontation, saying his country was "born to connect oceans, continents, cultures and economies" in a speech delivered before an assembly chaired by China's top diplomat, Wang Yi, as the two countries navigate their worst bilateral crisis since establishing ties in 2017. | China holds the rotating presidency of the Security Council in May and convened a high-level open debate on Tuesday…
(2026-05-26). Former UK cyber-security chief slams Farage's 'Russian hacker' claim as "entirely without merit" thecanary.co 
Nigel Farage's desperate claim that a Russian hacker leaked his financial records to the Guardian is "without any merit", according to Ciaran Martin, the founding chief executive of the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC). Over the weekend of 23 May, Farage told the Mail that Reform-employed 'counter-espionage experts' found "sophisticated hallmarks" of "hostile state actors" behind the […] | By
(2026-05-26). Miami says Messi diagnosed with hamstring fatigue before Argentina camp. aljazeera.com Messi's return to physical activity will 'depend on his clinical and functional progress', according to Inter Miami.
(2026-05-26). HUD attacks disabled persons with pets in subsidized housing. indybay.org HUD Secretary Scott Turner attacks those with disabilities in HUD's subsidized housing projects who have service animals and emotional support animals.
(2026-05-26). Saturday 6/6: Everything Been Told About Communism is Wrong…Capitalism is a Failure… indybay.org 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley, Ca 94704…
(2026-05-26). Sheffield Hallam university staff to take strike action—Unite the city's three higher education disputes! wsws.org What is unfolding across Sheffield is a concentrated expression of a broader, 15-year assault on higher education, accelerated under the Starmer Labour government.
(2026-05-26). New York subway and bus workers enter second week without contract, as MTA demands austerity. wsws.org More than 40,000 New York City subway and bus workers have now entered their second week without a contract after it expired on May 16. Workers are fighting to keep pace with the cost of living and to resist sweeping work rule concessions in a struggle of major national and international significance.
(2026-05-26). Communist Party Marxist – Kenya defends counter-revolutionary Maoist strategy against Trotskyism—Part 3. wsws.org This four-part series examines the politics of the Communist Party Marxist-Kenya, its defence of the Stalinist-Maoist theory of the National Democratic Revolution and its opposition to Trotskyism.
(2026-05-26). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org Hundreds of Argentine and Bolivian workers, students and retirees carried out a mass march through downtown Buenos Aires and rallied at the Bolivian embassy in support for the general strike and mobilization of the Bolivian proletariat and peasantry fighting to overthrow President Rodrigo Paz.
(2026-05-26). 9 dead, 11 missing after heavy rain lashes SW China's Chongqing. ecns.cn Nine people were killed and another 11 were unaccounted for as of Monday afternoon after heavy rain, which started on Saturday night, had battered Yongchuan, said local authorities.
(2026-05-26). Deaths reported after chemical tank implodes at US pulp and paper mill. scmp.com The implosion of a chemical tank at a pulp and paper mill in southwestern Washington state on Tuesday injured at least 10 people, while an undisclosed number of others had been killed or remained missing, authorities said. | In a joint statement, Nippon Dynawave Packaging and local first response agencies confirmed there had been fatalities.
(2026-05-26). Ancient climate study reframes origins of millet farming. ecns.cn A new high-resolution climate study from China's Loess Plateau suggests that soil temperature, not just air temperature or rainfall, played a decisive role in shaping the spread of millet farming during the Neolithic period.
(2026-05-26). Ground Report: How Saudi Arabia make Hajj seamless, comfortable for Pilgrims. ummid.com In this first part of the series of Hajj 1447/2026, Asad Mirza provides right from Makkah an insider's view of how Saudi Arabia make Hajj seamless and comfortable for pilgrims.
(2026-05-26). AI and Cutting-Edge Digital Solutions for Hajj Season. ummid.com The Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) has upgraded its technical infrastructure at Jeddah, Madinah and Taif International Airports to streamline entry procedures for arriving pilgrims during the 1447 AH Hajj season.
(2026-05-26). TN SSLC Result 2026: 5,171 Schools Score 100%. ummid.com The Tamil Nadu State Board of Secondary Education (TNBSE) declared the Secondary School Leaving Certificate (TBSE SSLC) 10th result 2026 on its official website tnresults.nic.in as well as associate websites, including DigiLocker today based on which Merit List with toppers name are prepared.
(2026-05-26). Tomgram: Robert Lipsyte, To Understand Where America Is Heading, Read Sports. warisacrime.org This article originally appeared at TomDispatch.com. To receive TomDispatch in your inbox three times a week, click here. Consider it strange. As a boy, I couldn't have been more of a sports fan and the Brooklyn Dodgers were my special baseball team. (I could probably still tell you, position by position, the starting lineup of the …
(2026-05-26). Uncovering the Legacy of California Filipino Farmworkers with Dr. Robyn Magalit Rodriquez. indybay.org The history of Filipino farmworker organizing on the West Coast and in California was critical in the formation of the UFW. Dr. Robyn Magalit Rodriquez talks about this history and also the struggle to get this history out in the UC system. She also discusses the role of imperialism and capitalist politics that pits workers against workers and the role of imperialism in creating mass migration to the US.
(2026-05-26). Serbian President Vucic pledges stronger ties with China. ecns.cn Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said Tuesday at Tsinghua University that he "almost cried" when receiving the Friendship Medal of the People's Republic of China from President Xi Jinping the day before.
(2026-05-25). Xi holds talks with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with Aleksandar Vucic at the Great Hall of the People during a state visit to China, May 25, 2026. After the talks, the two heads of state sign more than 20 cooperation documents covering politics, economy and trade, science and technology, education, judicial affairs and culture.
(2026-05-26). Texas A.G. Ken Paxton forces hospital to establish conversion therapy clinic. peoplesworld.org 
AUSTIN—Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has settled an investigation with the Texas Children's Hospital in Houston concerning the medical institution's gender affirming care program. The settlement was reached in coordination with the U.S. Justice Department and marks another chapter in the Trump administration's effort to clear the path for states to oppress trans communities. Paxton—who …
(2026-05-26). PM ends China visit after high-level meetings, diplomatic anniversary events. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday concluded his four-day official visit to China and departed for Pakistan after a series of high-level engagements in Beijing, including events marking the 75th anniversary of Pakistan—China diplomatic relations. | Before departing, PM Shehbaz gave an address during a special ceremony attended by senior Chinese leadership, including Vice President Han Zheng, members of the Pakistani delegation, and other dignitaries. The prime minister highlighted the historic depth and resilience of bilateral ties. | He said Pakistan should learn from China's development journey, s…
(2026-05-26). West Bank settlers steal Palestinian family's sheep herd ahead of Eid festival. scmp.com Palestinian shepherd Sameeha Rasheed was planning for the sacred ritual of sacrificing her family's sheep for the Eid al-Adha holiday, one of the holiest occasions in Islam, but West Bank Jewish settlers stole them in a predawn raid, she said. | Instead of celebrating, Rasheed has been left with nothing and has also been deprived of the income she would have received from selling the sheep not used by her family.
(2026-05-26). Reform panic grows as Restore makes waves in Makerfield. thecanary.co 
Many predicted that the Makerfield by-election would be a straight up race between Labour and Reform. Surprising many, however, Reform is now fighting on two fronts, with the even-more-hardline Restore Britain challenging the party from its right. As we reported, this state of affairs has led to Reform panicking and lashing out. And the signs […] | By
(2026-05-26). Philippines ends rescue efforts for 16 missing after building collapse. aljazeera.com Recovery efforts begin after building collapse in city of Angeles, near Manila, kills at least four people.
(2026-05-26). 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.
(2026-05-26). Climate Anxiety? Get A Life! wattsupwiththat.com It might help if the likes of the BBC actually told the truth about climate change, not their version of it.
(2026-05-26). Pakistani women in tent-pegging. aljazeera.com Al Jazeera's Hala Al Shami explains how Pakistani women are making strides in tent-pegging.
(2026-05-26). Insights | Russian expert: Russia-China friendly ties stand precisely as bedrock of stability the world needs most. ecns.cn "In today's turbulent geopolitical landscape, Russia-China ties have been tempered over time and have had deep bonds. Their friendly relations stand precisely as the bedrock of stability that the global arena needs most," said Ekaterina Zaklyazminskaya, head of the Center for World Politics and Strategic Analysis at the Institute of China and Modern Asia of the Russian Academy of Sciences.
(2026-05-26). Maharashtra 1st Year Engineering Admission 2026-27: Notification Update. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell is set to issue soon the schedule and notification of Maharashtra Engineering (B.E. and B.Tech) First Year admission (FE 2026) for the academic year 2026-27.
(2026-05-26). Groups Push Senate to Impeach DOCCS Comissioner. mediasanctuary.org On Tuesday May 26, more than a dozen protestors yelled from the NYS Senate gallery calling upon the Senators to support impeachment proceedings against the Commissioner of the Department of Corrections and Community Services, Daniel Martuscello III. The protestors charged DOCCS has continued violating the HALT Solitary Confinement Law . We also hear from Anne Rabe for the push to a moratorium on state funding for new nuclear power plants. With Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.
(2026-05-26). Australia, India, Japan, US Quad to build a port, unveil pact on critical minerals. geo.tv 
, Australia's Penny Wong, India's Jaishankar, Japan's Toshimitsu Motegi and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio pose for group a picture during third gathering of the Quad since September 2024.— X/@DrSJaishankarQuad signs project of critical minerals, energy security pacts.Rubio…
(2026-05-26). Senator pepper sprayed outside ICE detention center as hunger strike exposes conditions at Delaney Hall. nationofchange.org Sen. Andy Kim says federal agents used pepper spray and less-lethal rounds outside a New Jersey detention center where hundreds of migrants are protesting alleged medical neglect, inadequate food, and poor treatment inside a privately operated ICE facility.
(2026-05-26). 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.
(2026-05-26). Iran restores partial internet access after record months-long blackout. scmp.com Iran started restoring access to the internet — a sign that the longest shutdown of its kind in history is easing amid a diplomatic push to end the war with the US. | Monitoring group NetBlocks said there was a "partial restoration" on Tuesday after 88 days of near-total blackout on the national network, showing connectivity had risen from close to zero to around 35 per cent of typical levels.
(2026-05-26). UPSC Exam Calendar 2027 released at upsc.gov.in. ummid.com UPSC Exam Calendar 2027: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released on its official website upsc.gov.in the annual calendar and schedule of the civil services examinations and interviews to be held in 2027.
(2026-05-26). Like the WH ballroom, MAGA Trump is in ruins, stuck in a losing streak after unprecedented domestic, judicial and overseas fiascos. nationofchange.org Either America the once beautiful (now shabby) is done for—or we all have front row seats to the greatest public train wreck since Richard Nixon.
(2026-05-26). What heatwave coverage misses about danger and injustice. thecanary.co 
UK temperatures this week have hit 34.8‚ÑÉ — by far the highest ever recorded in May. Whilst this made for an enjoyable bank holiday for some, the way we talk about heatwaves often misses the true extent of the danger and who is most at risk from it. As climate impacts intensify, we remain unprepared […] | By
(2026-05-26). Hajj sermon urges Muslims to uphold patience, unity and devotion to Allah. geo.tv 
Sheikh Dr Ali Al Hudaify, th Imam of Al-Masjid an-Nabawi, is delivering a Hajj sermon at Namirah Mosque in Makkah on May 26, 2026. — Screengrab via Geo NewsPilgrims offer combined Zuhr, Asr prayers.Sermon stresses obedience and truthfulness.Imam urges calmness during Hajj rituals.
(2026-05-26). Netanyahu vows to 'smite' Hezbollah with 'overwhelming' force. aljazeera.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vows to 'smite' Hezbollah with 'overwhelming' force.
(2026-05-26). Muslim pilgrims pray on Mount Arafat as Hajj reaches peak. newarab.com 
Large numbers of Muslims prayed on Mount Arafat on Tuesday, the climax of the From daybreak, thousands of white-robed worshippers recited Quranic verses on the 70-metre (230 feet) rocky hill near Mecca, where the Prophet Mohammed is believed to have delivered his last sermon. | Volunteers handed out bottles of water, parasols and food packages to the tens of thousands of pilgrims as they made their way toward Mount Arafat. | "It is an indescribable feeling," said Ahmoud Abou Elezz, a 35-year-old Egyptian engineer, as he approached Mount Arafat for the fi…
(2026-05-26). Huawei unveils 'Tau Scaling Law' to drive next-generation chip innovation. ecns.cn Chinese tech giant Huawei on Monday unveiled a new semiconductor development principle, dubbed the "Tau (τ) Scaling Law," as an alternative to traditional Moore's Law, with the aim of achieving 1.4nm-class performance.
(2026-05-26). Saturday 6/6: De-ICE Citizens Bank. indybay.org Strawberry Village | 750 Redwood Highway Frontage Rd, Mill Valley, CA 94941…
(2026-05-26). Louvre heist to be turned into film by French director Romain Gavras. scmp.com Last year's brazen robbery of the Louvre — when thieves made off with jewellery worth some US$100 million — is set to become a film, a publisher said on Tuesday. | French director Romain Gavras — whose work includes 2025 Hollywood film Sacrifice starring Anya Taylor-Joy and music videos including most recently a hypnotic schoolboy choreography for GENER8ION — will draw inspiration from the investigative book Main basse sur le Louvre (literally A Grab at the Louvre).
(2026-05-26). Mystic beauty at its peak. ecns.cn Fanjing Mountain in Tongren city, Southwest China's Guizhou province, is an ideal place to admire the breathtaking scenery, including the swirling mist of waterfalls and a sea of clouds. The mountain is shrouded in mystical clouds and mist more than 200 days a year. In such weather, hikers often feel as if they are adrift on an endless sea as they trek up its rocky paths to discover this heaven on earth.
(2026-05-26). Beef Season 2: "The people in charge have made it impossible for us" wsws.org Series creator, co-director and co-writer Lee Sung Jin makes the pressures of capitalism and class society a persistent theme and source of crises in the series.
(2026-05-26). Taiwan monitors 'unprovoked' Chinese combat patrol near island. aljazeera.com Taiwan reports second Chinese 'joint combat readiness patrol' in a week, says its forces responded to the situation.
(2026-05-26). Master Plan Bonus: The Reagan Order That Shifted Power to the White House. levernews.com In this bonus episode of Master Plan, NYU law professor Peter Shane joins producer Laura Krantz to discuss how Ronald Reagan's Executive Order 12,291 became a major turning point in the modern expansion of presidential power.LISTEN: | This full story is for paid subscribers.: | Sign up for a paid subscription to The Lever now to gain access to this story and more. | Already have an account?
(2026-05-26). Belfast Palestine activist Fra Hughes recounts brutality of Israeli captivity. thecanary.co 
North Belfast Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) participant Fra Hughes returned to Ireland on Saturday 24 May 2026, after two days being held captive by 'Israeli' Occupation Forces (IOF). The long-time Palestine advocate was one of 14 Irish activists from the flotilla who were subjected to brutal treatment by the terrorist regime. The flotilla mission was […] | By
(2026-05-26). NATO's obsession with killing children provokes Russia's rightful vengeance. infobrics.org NATO personnel have been instrumental in providing targeting data, guidance and other forms of support that enable such terrorist tactics. There have been countless attacks on Russian civilians, targeting both prominent Russians (leaders, journalists, philosophers, etc) and just regular people going about their business is now the norm.
(2026-05-26). Why the Gulf became a new arena for India and Pakistan's rivalry. newarab.com 
As India and Pakistan deepen their roles in the Gulf's evolving security order, their But while New Delhi has always had a more economic, diaspora-driven presence in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states, Islamabad has been able to carve out an important Led by Field Marshal Asim Munir,…
(2026-05-26). Climate shifts are fueling one of New Jersey's worst vineyard freezes in decades. whyy.org 
From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? An unprecedented stretch of summer-like weather followed by days of freezing temperatures in April has left New Jersey vineyards facing what growers and agricultural experts describe as one of the most severe
(2026-05-26). Egypt makes move to mine lithium in desert with Spanish help. newarab.com 
On Sunday, Cairo announced it had signed a deal with Spanish company X-Calibur to carry out Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi said the…
(2026-05-26). Vote No to the Australian Education Union/Labor sell-out deal! Build independent rank-and-file committees in every school! wsws.org The proposed AEU agreement in the state of Victoria amounts to a further real pay cut, does nothing to address crushing workloads or class sizes and strips educators of the right to strike until 2030.
(2026-05-26). How Comics Taught Us How To Love and Hate War for Nearly a Century. portside.org How Comics Taught Us How To Love and Hate War for Nearly a Century |
(2026-05-26). Bullying, Union Democracy & the Fight for Membership Control: Lesson of Vegas IBT631 Fight. indybay.org The struggle for union democracy and membership control is being fought out in the Teamsters union in many locals. One of the fights was the effort to have an bylaw election in Vegas Local 631 and the effort to shutdown a vote on elected shop stewards.
(2026-05-26). Yakama Nation Fights to Protect a Sacred Site From an Energy Storage Center. truthout.org Goldendale, Washington —— High up on the Washington side of the Columbia River near the John Day hydroelectric dam, members of the Yakama Nation gathered to protest a clean energy storage project slated to be built on a sacred tribal site. Supporters of the Goldendale pumped-hydro energy storage project have said it will help meet growing regional energy demand, and the project developers… |
(2026-05-26). Progressives are sweeping the 2026 US midterm primaries. newarab.com 
Progressives across the US are sweeping the 2026 midterm primaries, reflecting a shift not only away from the So far,
(2026-05-26). Nathan Sperber: Beyond Neoliberalism? newleftreview.org Investigating the persistence—or retreat—of capital's great prog ≠rammatic offensive, along its many fronts: ideological struggle, policy prescription, macro-regulation of economic life, class direction. A multi-dimensional analysis of an uneven condition.
(2026-05-26). India's Trade with BRICS Countries Has Expanded Significantly Over the Past Five Years. infobrics.org India's trade with BRICS countries has expanded significantly over the past five years, making the bloc an increasingly important part of the country's import network…
(2026-05-26). How to Build a Subscription-Based Business as a Freelancer. moguldom.com CC0 Licensed Image Courtesy of Magnific As a freelancer working in a competitive field, it can be better for your venture to build a subscription-based business that caters to your clients. This has become something of a standard method these days and is typically well-received because it has features that benefit the company and the …
(2026-05-26). Reform's Makerfield candidate was a Remainer. thecanary.co 
Robert Kenyon, Reform's candidate in the Makerfield by-election, is reported to have voted to remain in the European Union. This could be something of a problem too because Reform wouldn't exist if not for the campaign to leave the EU. üö® NEW: Reform UK's Makerfield candidate Robert Kenyon said in 2019 that he did not […] | By
(2026-05-26). Will growing Israel-Somaliland ties deepen Red Sea rivalries. newarab.com 
(2026-05-26). Science or sideshow? Race to resurrect giant moa raises questions. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-25). Chinese, Serbian presidents hail ironclad friendship, seek wide-ranging cooperation. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic held talks in Beijing on Monday, hailing the ironclad friendship between the two countries and pledging to boost cooperation ranging from transportation and emerging areas to people-to-people exchanges.
(2026-05-26). "He Was in Agony" : Tennessee Issues 1-Year Stay for Tony Carruthers After Botched Execution Attempt. democracynow.org 
Tennessee death row prisoner Tony Carruthers was issued a one-year stay of execution last Thursday after prison officials were unable to find a backup injection vein in a botched execution attempt that left Carruthers suffering and in pain for over an hour. Nashville reporter Steven Hale attended the execution and describes his and fellow witnesses' confusion as they heard the sounds of what Carruthers's attorneys are calling "torture." Per Tennessee's lethal injection protocol, witnesses can only see inside the execution chamber once the injection process has begun. Carruthers, who…
(2026-05-26). Activists respond to protest report and plan urgent meeting. thecanary.co 
Activists have responded to a new report showing the extent of state and corporate crackdown on protest. And they'll be discussing the implications at a central London meeting later on Tuesday 26 May. As Abi Perrin has written for the Canary: This report focuses on multiple responses to protest it describes as "grossly disproportionate". This […] | By
(2026-05-26). Hajj 2026: Drones, AI to be used for medical, logistic services. newarab.com 
Saudi authorities are deploying aerial drones and artificial intelligence-powered analysis systems The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) on Monday announced it would be granting its first one-of-a-kind o…
(2026-05-26). Son of far-right MP Lowe 'marries Libyan woman at halal wedding'. newarab.com 
The son of British right-wing politician Reports in legacy and social media have suggested that the wedding of Angus Lowe to Yasmin Mezran took place last week. She is the daughter of Karim Mezran, a Libyan academic and senior fellow at the Washington, DC-based Rafik Hariri Center for the Middle East. | Social media posts also sugges…
(2026-05-26). Reform's Robert Kenyon: 'Women get abortions for vanity'. thecanary.co 
Reform's Makerfield by-election candidate, Robert Kenyon, has claimed women get abortions for "vanity purposes" and boasted of being sexist. Kenyon's social media already linked him to far-right figures and extremist political views. Now, he's been outed as anti-women too. On a rugby discussion forum, Robert Kenyon said he was anti-abortion and mocked the idea of […] | By
(2026-05-26). Top 10 Best Rhinoplasty Surgeon in Turkey 2026. thecanary.co 
Turkey is one of the most popular rhinoplasty locations on a global scale. The country hosts hundreds (if not thousands) of international patients every year. The reason why is pretty clear. They offer a combination of world class medical knowledge, operate using the latest technology, and they have a rich history of success in facial […] | By
(2026-05-26). China steps up flood and earthquake relief with new funding. ecns.cn China's finance and emergency management authorities on Tuesday allocated an additional 160 million yuan ($24 million) in disaster relief funds as severe flooding and a recent earthquake strained emergency response efforts across southern provinces during the annual flood season.
(2026-05-26). Law-and-order frenzy dominates final weeks of D.C. mayoral primary campaign. wsws.org Washington D.C.'s Democratic establishment is responding to youth gatherings by adopting Trump's law-and-order agenda, criminalizing the impoverished children of communities its own policies have hurt.
(2026-05-26). Colombia suspends campaigns until after elections' first round. colombiareports.com To view this content, you must be a member of
(2026-05-26). White elephant in space: the extortionate expense of Golden Dome. onlineopinion.com.au After the Iran war exposed the limits of high-tech warfare, Washington wants even more expensive toys.
(2026-05-26). At Santa Marta Conference, Challenges To Climate Justice Continue. popularresistance.org At the end of April, Colombia and the Netherlands co-hosted a climate conference in Santa Marta that brought nearly 60 nations together to strategize on ways to transition off of fossil fuels. The genesis for the conference is the failure of the United Nations Conference of Parties process over the past 30 years to respond effectively to the growing climate crisis. Clearing the FOG speaks with climate activist and author, Anthony Karefa Rogers-Wright, who was part of an Afro-descendant delegation to the conference and a people's summit that took place before the Santa Marta Conference. Rogers-Wright discusses the…
(2026-05-26). Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic visits the Great Wall. ecns.cn Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic visits the Badaling section of the Great Wall in Beijing, May 24, 2026.
(2026-05-26). 'I need Chevron': The oil company at the center of the California governor's race. grist.org 
When it comes to California's climate future, the most important figure in the state's chaotic governor's race may not be any of the candidates on the debate stage. It may not even be outgoing governor Gavin Newsom, or President Donald Trump. | Instead, it might just be Chevron, the multinational oil company that was founded in the Golden State more than 100 years ago. It is among the largest producers, refiners, and sellers of petroleum products in a state rapidly shifting toward electric vehicles. Depending on which candidate is talking, the company is an example of how Big Oil is strangling consumers or an…
(2026-05-26). What stamp duty rules really mean for first home buyers in 2026. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-26). The Three Sharp Points of the Ukrainian Trident. bylinetimes.com The Ukrainian coat of arms, a national symbol often featured in tattoo art worn by patriots, is a trident. Similarly, Ukraine's drone and missile warfare now has three distinct sharp points to it. | Long-range drones are already evading Russian air defence systems seemingly at will to The other two elements, the short-range and medium-range capabilities, are no less int…
(2026-05-26). Inside Long Island University's AI ≤ Center. ummid.com Amid the AI boom, AI ≤ is the new buzz word that has taken internet virtual space by storm, and the reason behind it is New York based Long Island University (LIU).
(2026-05-26). Nepal's RSP government shifts Iran war burden onto working people. wsws.org As prices soar, driving thousands into poverty, the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) government is revealing itself to be just as reactionary as the more established bourgeois parties that it displaced.
(2026-05-26). 'Frustrated' Labour left supposedly plan to challenge Burnham. thecanary.co 
Officially, Andy Burnham is running to be the MP for Makerfield. Unofficially, he's running to replace Keir Starmer as the prime minister. The problem is we don't have a good idea of how Burnham will govern in office; the other problem is the signs are pointing towards him being Starmer 2.0. As a result of […] | By
(2026-05-26). DWP's McFadden wants more kids on paper rounds we might be able to help. thecanary.co 
Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) chief Pat McFadden has blamed youth unemployment on the fact that nobody has a paper round anymore. Which is why it's pretty lucky that the Canary has just launched a newspaper. DWP unemployment review is a farce Later this week will see the release of the Milburn Review interim […] | By
(2026-05-26). Cow Slaughter: The West Bengal Story. ummid.com Narendra Modi could bring an amendment to the Constitution and ban cow slaughter across India, but neither he nor his government is likely to do it…
(2026-05-26). Saturday 5/30: ICE Out! No Concentration Camps in Gilroy, Dublin, and the Bay Area! indybay.org Mexican Heritage Plaza, 1700 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose…
(2026-05-26). Trump Admin Cuts to USAID, WHO, Likely Stalled Response to Ebola, Experts Warn. truthout.org Trump administration cuts to grants disbursed by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) likely resulted in a delayed response to the current Ebola outbreak in parts of central Africa, former federal health officials have said. As of Monday, at least 220 people are suspected to have died from Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda. |
(2026-05-26). Saturday 5/23: Bees, Land, & Liberation: Storytime from Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | combcutters.xyz/solidarity…
(2026-05-26). How Israel and its agents hijacked British democracy. electronicintifada.net New book details how "anti-Semitism" was weaponized against Jeremy Corbyn.
(2026-05-26). David Amram: His connection to many different cultures and his own! mediasanctuary.org Part 3 of a conversation with musician and composer DAVID AMRAM… | Learn about his Jewish Sephardic background and how his perspective and work have been influenced by it! | Produced by Marsha Lazarus…
(2026-05-26). Exceptionally early heatwave shatters records and brings deaths in Europe. scmp.com The UK smashed a century-old temperature record for the second time in 24 hours on Tuesday as a spring heatwave continued to scorch parts of western Europe, triggering government warnings about risks to life. | Several drownings were reported in Britain and France as people tried to cool down.
(2026-05-26). The AI Revolution: Where Capitalism Meets Socialism: The Abundance Paradigm, Part 2. scheerpost.com Ellen Brown Part 1 of this "Abundance Paradigm" series discussed predictions that artificial intelligence and robotics will in the relatively near future produce an economy of extraordinary abundance — one in which most labor is automated. The contention of Elon Musk is that this development will require some form of government-issued "Universal High Income" (UHI) …
(2026-05-26). ICE agents use pepper spray on protesters outside detention centre. aljazeera.com Dozens of ICE agents clashed with protesters using pepper spray to disperse crowds outside a detention centre.
(2026-05-25). Pakistani blockbuster hits China. ecns.cn During his first trip to Beijing, Bilal Lashari was a 27-year-old Pakistani traveling with his parents. It was the summer of 2008, when the Chinese capital was swept up in the euphoric atmosphere of the 29th Olympic Games.
(2026-05-26). New CA water coalition releases water plan that rules out the Delta Tunnel. indybay.org The release of the plan takes place at a critical time when California salmon and Delta fish populations have collapsed, due to the export of water south to corporate agribusiness and water agencies.
(2026-05-26). Iraq's documentation crisis keeps children out of classrooms. newarab.com 
Every morning, Abdullah watches children leave his neighbourhood carrying their school bags, while he stays behind near his home, kicking a small football with younger children until his sisters return from school hours later. | Inside the family's modest home in Mosul, the capital of Nineveh Governorate, the 10-year-old keeps his school bag and stationery untouched, months after his family returned to the city in late 2024, as he waits for the day he can finally sit in a classroom like other children. | His mother, who asked to be identified only as Umm Abdullah, tells The New Arab that her son becomes visibl…
(2026-05-26). Israel issues expropriation order for West Bank religious site. newarab.com 
(2026-05-26). The Duke of Norfolk is set to host a dinner for Reform donors at Arundel Castle. thecanary.co 
On 29 May, Edward Fitzalan-Howard — the Duke of Norfolk — will host Reform UK donors for lunch at Arundel Castle. Because, you know, nothing says 'man of the people' like hobnobbing with the aristocracy in your Duke mate's 11th-century family fort. Of course, Fitzalan-Howard isn't the only member of the UK's aristos who's been […] | By
(2026-05-26). The more powerful you are, the more unaccountable in media. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-26). To China, with Love: ASEAN students share their stories. ecns.cn For many students from ASEAN nations, China has become more than a place to study. From the energy of its cities and the ease of cashless living to its fashion, landscapes, technology, and everyday kindness, they say they have found a second home.
(2026-05-26). Watch Tonight: Moon in Rare Conjunction with Jupiter and Venus. ummid.com Skywatchers, if you missed watching the Crescent Moon aligning with Venus and Jupiter last night, tonight is another chance for you to catch this rare triple conjunction.
(2026-05-26). Farage's sugar daddy to sue Reform defector. thecanary.co 
On 13 May, we reported that Nigel Farage was suing Reform UK defector Ben Habib. He's doing so because Habib accused Farage of conspiring with Boris Johnson and an offshore crypto billionaire to rig the 2019 election. Now, Chris Harborne — the billionaire in question — has also announced his intent to sue Habib: Remember […] | By
(2026-05-26). Manufacturing Consent: When Media Starts Interpreting Events. ummid.com Manufacturing Consent is a crucial theoretical framework for understanding this very process, one in which consent does not emerge spontaneously, but is instead systematically engineered, and the media, those in power, and investigative agencies lie at the very center of this process.
(2026-05-26). Another Day Of Uncertainty In The Strait After U.S. Claims Strikes On Iranian Minelayers. twz.com 
(2026-05-25). Galloping through Chinese history. ecns.cn In the ancient Chinese classic Journey to the West, the Monkey King is appointed bimawen, a title that sounds like "avoiding horse plague" in Chinese and is associated with caring for horses in the heavenly court. Though often treated as comic, the role reflects a genuine ancient belief: keeping monkeys in stables could protect horses from disease.
(2026-05-26). Insider's View: Latest Technologies That Make Hajj A Flawless Experience. ummid.com The General Directorate of Civil Defence, Saudi Arabia has engaged a range of modern technologies used to bolster preventive safety measures for Hajj Pilgrims, most notably a specialised drone designed to detect chemical and radioactive materials to improve field operational efficiency and response times.
(2026-05-26). Nairobi Regional Delegation Facts & Figures 2025. icrc.org January – December 2025…
(2026-05-26). Sunday 6/7: LIVE DISCUSSION! With Argentinian Workers Occupying their Shutdown Factory. indybay.org Adobe Books ( 3130 24th St, San Francisco, CA 94110)…
(2026-05-26). Modi Government's Foreign Policy is Going Pakistan Way. ummid.com Narendra Modi government's submission to US might is in a way following the path of Pakistan, which right from the beginning submitted to US and in the process blocked the avenues of development of democracy and development in the country.
(2026-05-26). TN SSLC 10th Result 2026 Today: Link, Steps to Check. ummid.com The Tamil Nadu State Board of Secondary Education (TNBSE) is declaring the Secondary School Leaving Certificate (TBSE SSLC) 10th and HSE +1 Class 11 result 2026 on its official website tnresults.nic.in as well as associate websites, including DigiLocker today i.e. Wednesday May 20, 2026.
(2026-05-26). ICRC President: "We can no longer pretend that what we are witnessing across war zones is in accordance with the law" icrc.org Speech given by Mirjana Spoljaric, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, at the UN Security Council Open Debate on the Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict — 20 May 2026, New York…
(2026-05-26). Japan caters to US interests in Asia and escalates tensions. infobrics.org Takaichi has a majority in the legislative house and the political capital to advance her agenda.
(2026-05-26). Is the US unsafe and unwelcoming? Trump's Australia-born tourism chief addresses 'myths'. scmp.com "America is open, America is ready for you. We want you to come". | The United States' new tourism chief, Nick Adams, boldly delivered the invitation at last week's IPW Fort Lauderdale inbound travel trade show in Florida. | "We can protect our borders and open our doors at the same time," he insisted. "We want you to have a great vacation. There is no country like America on Earth."
(2026-05-26). Labor Unions Celebrate World Court's Ruling That Enshrines the Right to Strike. truthout.org The right to strike is under attack throughout the world, including in the United States. Labor strikes are currently forbidden or restricted in the majority of countries. Now, in a landmark 43-page advisory opinion issued May 21, the International Court of Justice (ICJ, or World Court) has determined that the right to strike is protected under the International Labour Organization's (ILO)… |
(2026-05-26). 16,000 Orange County, California residents still displaced due to toxic emergency at global defense contractor GKN Aerospace. wsws.org "The government doesn't think about us," one displaced resident told the WSWS, as thousands remain evacuated after a toxic emergency at GKN Aerospace.
(2026-05-26). Shanghai hosts event to promote sustainable development in Pacific Rim cities. ecns.cn More than 200 experts, industry leaders, and government and community representatives from 27 countries and regions across five continents gathered in Shanghai for the 9th Annual Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU) Sustainable Cities and Landscapes (SCL) Conference from Thursday through Sunday.
(2026-05-26). 'Threat to democracy' Indonesian filmmaker slams military crackdown on documentary. asiapacificreport.nz By Johnny Blades, RNZ Pacific senior journalist An Indonesian filmmaker says the crackdown by authorities on his West Papua documentary in some parts of the country is a threat to democracy. The Pesta Babi (Pig Feast) documentary looks at the social and environmental impacts of land seizures for big agri-business ventures in Papua — and…
(2026-05-26). Friday 5/22: No Azure for Apartheid Nakba Day Teach In. indybay.org Zoom | zoom.us/meeting/register/w5R03KFPQrW3vJ1……
(2026-05-26). Europe scorched by rare May heatwave as France, UK record historic temperatures. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: A powerful heatwave continued to grip large parts of Western Europe on Tuesday, with France and the United Kingdom witnessing record-breaking temperatures for the month of May. Authorities across the continent issued health advisories and weather alerts as soaring temperatures disrupted daily life and raised concerns over climate change.According to meteorologists, the extreme heat has been caused by a "heat dome" carrying hot air from northern Africa into Europe, resulting in unusually high temperatures more commonly experienced during peak summer months.In the United Kingdom, temperatures surged…
(2026-05-26). The international significance of Erdoƒüan's preemptive coup against the CHP in Türkiye. wsws.org What is unfolding in Türkiye is not a purely national event but a significant manifestation of an international process rooted in the deepening crisis of the capitalist system.
(2026-05-26). Iran condemns US strikes as a show of 'bad faith'. newarab.com 
Iran on Tuesday denounced The US military has characterised Monday's strikes in southern Iran as defensive, saying targets included missile launch sites and boats placing mines, and said the US acted with "restraint"
(2026-05-26). Mango founder's son steps down as vice-chair amid probe into father's death. scmp.com Jonathan Andic, son of Mango founder Isak Andic, said on Tuesday he was stepping down temporarily as the fashion group's vice chair after being named a suspect in an investigation into his father's death, while strongly asserting his innocence. | "The attention and focus that my defence in the judicial process currently requires do not allow me to maintain the high level of commitment demanded by my role at the company," Andic said in an open letter to staff.
(2026-05-26). The Nexteer workers' revolt and the case for rank-and-file committees throughout the auto parts industry. wsws.org The Nexteer rebellion is the concentrated expression of decades of betrayal by the UAW bureaucracy, breaking to the surface across the entire auto parts sector.
(2026-05-26). Trump moves to punish US government workers who leak information to reporters. scmp.com US President Donald Trump's administration on Tuesday proposed asking federal employees to sign non-disclosure agreements (NDA) with the goal of preventing them from sharing confidential information with journalists. | The Office of Personnel Management, the human resources office for the ‚ÄåUS government, released a draft NDA designed for federal agencies to use with new and existing employees.
(2026-05-26). NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam: Last Date to Change Centre May 21. ummid.com NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has asked candidates appearing in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test June 2026 (NEET UG June 2026) to change the City of Examination (Exam Centre) before May 21, 2026.
(2026-05-26). Artificial Hype, Authentic Resistance: Gen Z Calls Out the Big Tech Hype. scheerpost.com Nolan Higdon Substack When a speaker at the University of Central Florida's May 8, 2026 commencement declared, "The rise of artificial intelligence is the next Industrial Revolution," it triggered boos that escalated when she spoke of "living in a time of profound change." Gloria Caulfield, an aloof real estate executive, paused and looked around confused, asking, …
(2026-05-26). Is Turkey sliding more into authoritarianism after new crisis. newarab.com 
Fears have arisen that Turkey will slide further into authoritarianism after a court in Ankara
(2026-05-26). Cockroach Janta Party Manifesto: Glaring Silence on Fundamental Issues. ummid.com The manifesto of the Cockroach Janta Party is conspicuously silent on the fundamental issues that the majority of Indians are facing today.
(2026-05-26). Mexico steps in to host Iran after fears over erratic Trump. thecanary.co 
The United States declined to host Iran's World Cup training camp; Iran will base itself in Tijuana, Mexico and commute to U.S. venues for its group matches. The 2026 World Cup was sold as a continental celebration across the United States, Mexico and Canada. Instead, geopolitics has forced a national team to set up camp […] | By
(2026-05-26). Congress Must Investigate War Profiteers Once Again. portside.org Congress Must Investigate War Profiteers Once Again |
(2026-05-25). E-shopping month eyes boosting spending. ecns.cn A month-long live e-commerce shopping gala kicked off on Saturday in the capitals Fengtai district, aiming to invigorate the consumer market by seamlessly integrating online shopping with cultural, tourism and entertainment experiences.
(2026-05-26). Increased Tax Refunds Have Been Eaten Up by Iran War Price Spikes, Experts Say. truthout.org Congressional Republicans had been hoping their political standing would improve this spring when American voters received larger refunds thanks to changes in US tax law made under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. However, The Financial Times reported on Tuesday that much of the projected fiscal stimulus from the larger refunds has already been swallowed up by the rise in gas and energy prices… |
(2026-05-26). This Week in People's History, May 27-Jun 2, 2026. portside.org This Week in People's History, May 27-Jun 2, 2026 |
(2026-05-26). Saudi Arabia turns to drones to shield Hajj pilgrims from extreme heat. geo.tv 
Muslim pilgrims gather near misting fans at Mount of Mercy on the plain of Arafat during the annual Hajj pilgrimage, outside the holy city of Makkah, Saudi Arabia, May 26, 2026.— ReutersWith temperatures hitting 45℃ in Makkah this week, Saudi health workers have increasingly…
(2026-05-26). Japan and the Philippines to deepen military collaboration against China. wsws.org Under the cover of collaboration and so-called "collective self-defense," Tokyo is building military networks in the Indo-Pacific through agreements with nations like the Philippines.
(2026-05-26). Kerala Plus Two Result 2026 Postponed, Check New Date. ummid.com The Kerala DHSE and Vocational Higher Secondary (VHSE) Class 12 (Plus Two) 2026 results, supposed to be declared today i.e. Friday May 22, 2026, have been postponed and delayed.
(2026-05-26). Richard Overy: Rethinking The Second World War. newleftreview.org Interviewed by Tom Stevenson, one of Britain's leading historians discusses the development of his understanding of the war as a terminal clash between imperial-colonial systems, built on close analysis of its interrelated military, political and economic dimensions.
(2026-05-26). Zimbabwe Begins Formal Negotiations for Membership to BRICS New Development Bank. infobrics.org The Government has welcomed the decision by the Board of Directors of the New Development Bank (BRICS Bank) to authorise the commencement of formal negotiations on Zimbabwe's membership…
(2026-05-26). The Democrats' 2024 Autopsy Fails to Confront the Truth. progressivehub.net NORMAN SOLOMON | THE GUARDIAN…
(2026-05-26). Brazil is prosecuting a union leader for Palestine solidarity. links.org.au 
The conviction of veteran labor organizer Zé Maria signals a new phase in the legal weaponization of antisemitism, one aimed at disciplining militant currents in the labor movement, writes Blanca Missé.
(2026-05-26). How China and Russia Are Building a Shared Ecological Future. infobrics.org As climate change and habitat fragmentation threaten biodiversity worldwide, the growing China-Russia ecological partnership offers a blueprint for how neighboring countries can protect shared wildlife corridors and preserve long-term environmental security…
(2026-05-26). Why Australian governments support Israel — and why it is important to get that right. links.org.au 
Arguments that the pro-Israel lobby has subordinated the Australian government to Israeli state interests are common. Lisbeth Latham explains why this is not just wrong but detrimental for building a pro-Palestine movement that can win.
(2026-05-26). Cristiano Ronaldo to lead Portugal in 2026 FIFA World Cup. ummid.com Legendary footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has been confirmed to lead the Portugal national football team in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
(2026-05-26). NEET UG 2026: Candidates asked to submit bank details for fee refund. ummid.com NEET UG 2026: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has asked candidates who appeared in the NEET UG May 2026 to submit their bank account details as it started fee refund process from May 22, 2026.
(2026-05-26). Trump, near 80, has third medical exam amid questions on health: 'maybe junk food is good'. scmp.com US President Donald Trump's health was under scrutiny once again on Tuesday as he had his annual medical examination just days before his 80th birthday. | The oldest US president ever sworn into office, Republican Trump has repeatedly boasted of his mental and physical vigour compared to Democratic predecessor Joe Biden. | "Everything checked out PERFECTLY," Trump said on social media as he drove back to the White House from Walter Reed Medical Centre near Washington.
(2026-05-26). Gisèle Pelicot 'deeply shocked' at lenient sentences for teenage rapists. thecanary.co 
Gisèle Pelicot has expressed deep shock at the recent decision to spare three rapists from prison after they victimised two teenage girls and filmed it. In two separate attacks in November 2024 and January 2025, three teenage boys raped two girls only to receive Youth Rehabilitation Orders and curfews. Today, the prime minister announced that […] | By
(2026-05-26). China's growth model opens opportunities for Pakistan. ecns.cn China's shift toward high-quality development under its 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30) will create new opportunities for Pakistan to expand cooperation with it, particularly through the upgraded development of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, says Pakistan's ambassador.
(2026-05-26). Purchased With Blood and Lies. commondreams.org 
Another Memorial Day: boasts, insults, "self-defense strikes," cheap clichés from a Secretary of War Crimes prattling about dead boys "delivered from the battlefield into the arms of a loving Lord and savior." Spare us. And maybe revisit the war to end all wars, which didn't – its "infinity of waste" and trenches with skulls in the sides where "he who had a corpse to stand on was lucky." Pat Barker: "A society that devours its own young deserves (no) unquestioning allegiance.""Happy Memorial Day to all," babbled our ever-unseemly Idiot-In-Chief, "including the Dumocrats, who disrespect our Military and all of…
(2026-05-26). U.S. teacher and Chinese woman's story exemplifies people-to-people friendship: FM. ecns.cn The story between the U.S. teacher Ronald Sakolsky and Chinese woman Yin Yuzhen is a vivid example of friendly people-to-people exchanges between the two countries, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Monday at a regular press briefing.
(2026-05-26). Vatican Urges Strict Regulation of Artificial Intelligence in War. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Pope Leo XIV presents his first Encyclical Letter "Magnifica humanitas" at the Synod Hall in the Vatican, May 25, 2026. | © 2026 Alessia Giuliani – Catholic Press via Vatican Pool/Getty Images…
(2026-05-26). US: Medicaid Work Requirements Risk Coverage Loss for Millions of People. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Hundreds gather outside the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on March 12, 2025, to protest against the cut to Medicaid and Medicare. | © 2025 Aashish Kiphayet/NurPhoto via AP Photo | (Washington DC) — Federal regulators should act urgently to prevent millions of people with low incomes from losing Medicaid coverage under new work requirements, Human Rights Watch and Oxfam America said in a joint letter to the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) last week.The agencies face a June 1 deadline to issue guidance to s…
(2026-05-26). Adani US Settlement, But At What Cost? ummid.com When Narendra Modi took charge of India's economy, he loudly promoted the slogan 'Make in India' and portrayed as if he is trying hard to attract companies from around the world to invest in the country, he however ended up with 'Make America Great Again'.
(2026-05-26). China's tech-driven ecological restoration gains global recognition. ecns.cn China is increasingly using advanced monitoring systems and data-driven conservation tools to support biodiversity recovery, officials and researchers said Saturday at a forum in Shanghai's Chongming district, highlighting ecological restoration efforts along the Yangtze River.
(2026-05-26). 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.
(2026-05-26). Sonny Rollins, legendary saxophone colossus, dead at 95. scmp.com Saxophonist Sonny Rollins, who spent more than two years practising in solitude as a young man on a windswept New York bridge to reinvent his playing and ‚Å become one of the giants of jazz, died at the ‚Å age of 95 on Monday, his publicist said. | Rollins had recorded the confidently titled Jazz Colossus album ‚Å in 1956. But the saxophonist remained wracked with self-doubt.
(2026-05-26). Iran supreme leader says regional countries will 'no longer serve as shields' for US bases. geo.tv 
Iran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, the second son of late Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, attends a meeting in Tehran. — Reuters/FileMojtaba Khamenei issues Hajj message through Iranian state television.US Central Command says it struck missile sites and…
(2026-05-26). Vote No and reject blackmail by CWU's Martin Walsh to enforce pro-company agreement with Kretinsky. wsws.org Colleagues have seen through Walsh's "heavy and light" alternative to the Optimised Delivery Model ("DM26"). It accepts three delivery workers doing the work of four: slashing jobs by a quarter and intensifying workloads.
(2026-05-26). Ireland to ban goods from Israeli settlements by July. newarab.com 
(2026-05-26). Maha FYJC Admission 2026 Round 1: Last Date to Apply Extended. ummid.com Maharashtra FYJC Admission 2026 Round 1: The School Education and Sports Department, Govt. of Maharashtra has extended the last date of online registration for FYJC Class 11 Admission 2026 Round 1 which kicked off Thursday May 21, 2026.
(2026-05-26). U.S.-based Chinese musician innovates on news ways to cultivate talent. ecns.cn As American music schools grapple with growing pressure to demonstrate career relevance, a United States-based Chinese musician is taking multi-pronged moves to help cultivate more talent.
(2026-05-26). Knicks reach NBA Finals after defeating Cavaliers in Game 4. aljazeera.com New York Knicks are heading to the NBA Finals for the first time in 27 years after sweeping Cleveland Cavaliers.
(2026-05-26). KCET 2026 Result: When and Where to Check. ummid.com Karnataka UGCET 2026 Result: The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) is declaring the result of the UGCET 2026, also known as KCET 2026, on its official website 'cetonline.karnataka.gov.in'.
(2026-05-26). Lucky for some: Australia's per capita recession. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-26). Trump makes everything worse but he didn't start it. scmp.com While cleaning my basement, I found an old copy of Foreign Affairs dated September/October 2014. If you didn't look at the publication date but only its table of contents, you would have thought it was a recent edition. | Titled "See America: Land of Decay & Dysfunction", the edition's front cover is a painting of a crumbling Capitol Building that houses the United States Congress.
(2026-05-26). Reclamation announces increases in water deliveries, imperiling Sacramento River salmon. indybay.org The State Water Resources Control Board has sent a letter to the Bureau of Reclamation, pointing out that Reclamation plans to take more water out of Lake Shasta, leaving too little cold water to protect winter-run and fall-run Chinoook Salmon on the Sacramento River this year.
(2026-05-26). NYT Israel rape exposé is overdue good reporting not blood libel. newarab.com 
The New York Times recently Kristof also used investigative reports o…
(2026-05-26). Trump advances his Arctic strategy. infobrics.org Washington will have many difficulties implementing its plans for the Arctic.
(2026-05-26). Russia tells US to pull its diplomats and citizens from Ukraine capital. scmp.com Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov called US State Secretary Marco Rubio to advise him to evacuate US citizens and diplomats from Kyiv, as the Kremlin plans to continue heavy strikes on the Ukrainian capital, according to a statement published by the Russian Foreign Ministry on Monday. | Lavrov called his US counterpart at the request of President Vladimir Putin to tell him that Russia was launching systematic and consistent strikes against facilities in Kyiv as well as against the relevant…
(2026-05-26). Waterloo tenants deserve better: Refurbish don't demolish public homes. socialist-alliance.org 
Socialist Alliance stands with Waterloo public housing tenants fighting to protect their homes from NSW Labor's demolition plan.
(2026-05-26). Friday 5/22: Free Virtual Screening of "No Other Land" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/yqYCp9w……
(2026-05-26). Loic Wacquant: Against Abolitionism. newleftreview.org A sociological critique of calls for the wholesale elimination of police, courts and prisons, arguing instead for a radical 'penal minimalism'—a better-funded system, with fewer suspects funnelled into it, and imprisonment a punishment of last resort.
(2026-05-26). Spain squad doesn't feature a single Real Madrid player. thecanary.co 
For the first time since Spain began competing in the World Cup, 'La Roja' are entering the tournament without a single Real Madrid player. Such an unprecedented development highlights the scale of the transformation currently taking place in Spanish football and the dominance of Barcelona's up-and-coming generation within the national team. Spain's squad for the […] | By
(2026-05-26). Thursday 6/4: Tell Target to Stand Up To ICE! indybay.org Metreon Target: 789 Mission Street. Meet on the sidewalk by the Mission Street entrance.
(2026-05-26). It's Not Okay To Join The Military. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Polly on Twitter asks, "Is there a pejorative term for military like what pig is for cops?" | Dear Polly, | No, but there should be. We need to start stigmatizing that shit. | It is not okay to be a stormtrooper for the western empire. It is not honorable. It is not worthy of respect. If you are a westerner who is considering joining the military, you should choose a different career path instead. | Don't thank soldiers for their "service". Don't play along with the lie that your nation's soldiers fight for you…
(2026-05-26). South Korea Getting Nuclear Submarines Is A Huge Deal. twz.com 
South Korea has confirmed plans to develop
(2026-05-26). Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda passes 1,000 cases, as Italy reports 2 suspected cases. wsws.org With the Ebola toll past 1,000 cases, the gap between the WHO's recommendations and conditions in the eastern DRC has erupted in the torching of two treatment facilities.
(2026-05-26). DPM Dar lands in New York ahead of UNSC debate. tribune.com.pk 
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar arrived in New York on Tuesday for an official visit from May 26 to 28, during which he will participate in a high-level United Nations Security Council (UNSC) open debate convened under China's presidency of the council, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) said. | According to MoFA, the high-level debate is titled "Maintenance of International Peace and Security: Upholding the Purposes and Principles of the UN Charter and Strengthening the UN-Centered International System". | Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50…
(2026-05-26). EconoScope | China's Huawei 'Tau Scaling Law' signals new phase in the global chip race. ecns.cn When Huawei unveiled its "Tau Scaling Law" on Monday, a new principle aimed at guiding the future development of the semiconductor industry, the announcement signaled a shift in the global chip race: the growing search for a path beyond Moore's Law.
(2026-05-25). Xi awards Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic China's friendship medal. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping awarded Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic the Friendship Medal of the People's Republic of China in Beijing on Monday.
(2026-05-26). Eating Disorders Are More Than a Feminist Issue: A Conversation with Amber Husain. publicbooks.org "What they refuse to consider is that neuroses concerning food might be driven by meaningful factors beyond pressures on vanity (assumed to be feminine)."
(2026-05-26). DTE Maharashtra Polytechnic 2026 Admission Begins: Steps to Apply. ummid.com The DTE Maharashtra has started online registration for the students seeking admission in Post SSC Diploma Courses in Engineering, Technology, also known as Polytechnic Diploma, for the year 2026-27 through its official website dte.maharashtra.gov.in.
(2026-05-26). UKLFI referred to legal regulator over Israel lobby group's anti-Palestine 'lawfare'. thecanary.co 
Three barristers who are part of the lobby group, UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI), have been reported to the Bar Standards Board for participating in a "pattern of legal intimidation". The barristers include crossbench peer, David Pannick KC, and crossbench (originally Labour) peer, Anthony Grabiner KC. The third is Times columnist Stephen Hockman KC. The […] | By
(2026-05-26). New York Mayor Mamdani successfully recovered $9m in unpaid fines from Amazon. thecanary.co 
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, alongside the City's Commissioners in the Department of Finance (DOF) and the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), has announced that his administration has managed to recover over $9m in previously unpaid fines. These fines came from idling violations committed by Bezos' delivery vehicles and third-party contractors, and despite the Amazon's […] | By
(2026-05-26). Defining and moving towards academic journalism. onlineopinion.com.au Many successful academic journalists get higher views than some legacy media outlets and academic journalism will develop as the main publication route for teaching and research.
(2026-05-26). Have guts, demolish illegal houses of rich: Congress on Bandra demolition drive. ummid.com Slamming the demolition drive in Garib Nagar, Bandra in Mumbai, the Congress Party Tuesday May 19, 2026 dared the government to pull down the illegal homes of rich.
(2026-05-26). 365 days to achieve a dream for Vietnamese singer. ecns.cn "You have 365 days." That was the deal Trang Phap's parents made with her after she graduated from the University Lumiere Lyon 2 in France in 2011.
(2026-05-26). Hajj pilgrims arrive near Mecca ahead of Arafah Day. aljazeera.com Muslim pilgrims have begun arriving in Mina, near Mecca, ahead of the start of Arafah Day.
(2026-05-26). Sea of clouds seen at Zhangjiajie scenic area in central China's Hunan after rain. ecns.cn Photo taken on May 25, 2026 shows a magnificent sea of clouds at the Zhangjiajie National Forest Park in Hunan Province. After rain, white clouds swirled around the peaks, creating a flowing landscape painting.
(2026-05-26). AFGE's Kelley to Congress: Don't privatize airport security. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON —The nation's Transportation Security Officers first endured years of extremely low pay. Then they caught up, but the GOP Donald Trump regime unilaterally canceled their collective bargaining agreements. Then the 45,000 TSOs—the airport screeners—went unpaid during two government shutdowns, with the second one, which ended recently, setting a record. And through all this, they …
(2026-05-26). Inside Mina Slaughter House. ummid.com Established to streamline the ritual of sacrifice animals during Hajj 2026 and Eid al Adha, the state-of-the-art 'Adahi Slaughter House' in Mina, near Makkah is fully operational and serve the pilgrims, the Saudi government announced last week.
(2026-05-26). Where Are The Carriers As Of May 26, 2026: Nimitz Arrives In The Caribbean. twz.com 
Here's TWZ's weekly carrier tracker monitoring America's flattop fleet, including deployed Carrier Strike Groups (CSG) and Amphibious Ready Groups (ARG), using publicly available open-source information. Check out last week's map The U.S. blockade of Iranian ports remains in full effect and, despite the shaky ceasefire amid
(2026-05-26). 'Come back, my son': Indian exam leak leaves trail of death, despair, anger. aljazeera.com More than 2 million aspiring doctors took India's NEET examination. But the test was compromised and cancelled.
(2026-05-26). Starbucks' Korean sales fall after backlash to 'Tank Day' ad campaign. aljazeera.com Coffee chain has seen 'very significant' drop in sales after campaign that evoked crackdown, local operator says.
(2026-05-26). Voucher programs hurt rural schools. peoplesworld.org 
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(2026-05-26). Pep Guardiola leaves Manchester City after 10 special years. thecanary.co 
Pep Guardiola's final match at the Etihad felt like a punctuation mark rather than a spectacle. He chose a day that honoured staff, academy graduates, and long‚Äëserving players, rather than chasing one last headline. The tone was controlled, personal and unmistakably Guardiola: detail‚Äëdriven, human‚Äëcentred and low on theatrics. The farewell Manchester City fielded an experimental […] | By
(2026-05-26). Why Mikel Arteta's Arsenal are worthy champions despite the style debate. thecanary.co 
Martin àòdegaard hoisted the Premier League trophy aloft for Arsenal and the noise that followed was predictable: pundits dissected style, social feeds mocked set-piece reliance, and rivals sniffed at the manner of victory. None of that changes the simple fact on the pitch. Arsenal finished top of the table and did what champions do and […] | By
(2026-05-26). 2026 FIFA World Cup under threat: fears of security chaos and disruption to fan travel. thecanary.co 
With just weeks to go before the start of the 2026 World Cup, security and logistical concerns are mounting regarding the tournament, which will be held for the first time with 48 teams taking part across three countries — the United States, Canada and Mexico — in what is described as the largest and most […] | By
(2026-05-26). Seven trapped, time running out; Thai heroes make entry as flooded Laos cave rescue turns desperate. hindustantimes.com In Laos, seven villagers are fighting for survival inside a flooded cave, cut off for five days after sudden flash floods blocked their escape. As rain keeps pounding and tunnels stay submerged, veterans of Thailand's 2018 Tham Luang rescue have rushed in, leading more than 100 rescuers racing nature to reach them alive.
(2026-05-26). Fishing traditions under threat in Tunisia's Kerkennah Islands. newarab.com 
At 11 am in the port of Kraten, on the north-eastern edge of the Kerkennah archipelago in south-eastern Tunisia, fishermen are untangling heaps of fishing nets piled along the waterfront as they prepare for the next trip out to sea. | Head lowered, Salah*, 35, uses a knife to loosen the tightest knots. Without looking up, he says, "Many people are forced to consider irregular migration because life in this country has become suffocating." | Salah has worked at sea for 19 years. He attempted to reach the
(2026-05-26). Team Cristiano Ronaldo wins SPL 2025/26 Championship for Al Nassr. ummid.com Saudi Pro League 2025/26: Cristiano Ronaldo led Al Nassr Thursday May 21, 2026 won the Saudi Pro League 2025/26 Championship, after seven long years.
(2026-05-26). Trump declares himself in perfect health after physical exam. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump delivers remarks in the Memorial Amphitheater during a Memorial Day event at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, US, May 25, 2026.— Reuters/FileUS President Donald Trump, who turns 80 next month, said "everything checked out perfectly" after…
(2026-05-26). Iran changes its base ahead of the 2026 World Cup. thecanary.co 
In a move that reflects the political complexities surrounding the 2026 World Cup, FIFA has approved Iran to move its football team base from the US to Mexico. The decision came after months of escalating political tension between Tehran and Washington, which had raised concerns within Iranian sporting circles regarding the national team's participation in […] | By
(2026-05-26). Philly's next budget could double staff at the Fair Housing Commission. Here's what that would mean for renters. whyy.org Have a question about Philly's neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! City Council wants to double the staff at Philadelphia's Fair Housing Commission, a budget request aimed at clearing a backlog of cases and keeping pace with new ones as its purview expands. | The commission, which polices many of the city's renter protections, currently has four dedicated employees. To that, lawmakers want to add three investigators and a deputy director, a new position proposed in <...
(2026-05-26). Rage, Rage Against the Dying of the Net Zero Dream. wattsupwiththat.com Human welfare, not abstract emissions targets, must remain the lodestar. History shows that technological progress and energy abundance, not central planning, have lifted billions from poverty and improved environmental outcomes along the way.
(2026-05-26). Saturday 6/6: Seaside Workshop: Self Care in Chaotic Times. indybay.org Monterey Peace and Justice Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd.Seaside, CA…
(2026-05-26). Residents of Polluted Areas Say Trump's Rollbacks Are "Getting Really Scary" truthout.org Rita Robles's life is ruled by allergies, the worst effects from which can last for months at a time. She uses rescue inhalers, a nebulizer, and a maintenance inhaler — on top of a slew of other medications. Even then, it's often not enough. "There are times when I'm outside just walking to the driveway and it'll feel like something catches in my throat, and it causes me to go into a choking… |
(2026-05-26). Press Freedom Book Festival Pushes T.M. Scruggs Who Cancelled Chris Hedges At Real News. indybay.org The Bay Area Press Freedom Book Festival is pushing T.M. Scruggs who ordered the cancellation of Chris Hedges show on the Real News Network. He also supported the corporate take-over of Pacifica by the the people who wanted to shutdown WBAI. KPFA management use Chris Hedges to raise money during the fund drive but refuse to put him on the air while they have dozens of hours of replaying Ian Masters and Brian Edwards-Tiekert on the air at KPFA. They are big supporters of the Democratic Party which T.M. Scruggs also supports.
(2026-05-26). Google Unpacks Always ON AI Agent 'Gemini Spark'. ummid.com Tech giant Google Thursday May 21, 2026 unpacked Gemini Spark, a new AI agent which is always ON and runs in background without waiting for the users to start conversation.
(2026-05-26). Istanbul's Bilgi University reopened after police crackdown. aljazeera.com Students celebrated after days of protests against the closure decree that would have shut Bilgi University mid-year.
(2026-05-25). Chinese Premier Li Qiang meets Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic in Beijing. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Qiang meets at the Great Hall of the People with Aleksandar Vucic, who was in China for a state visit, May 25, 2026.
(2026-05-25). Xi urges faster building of closer China-Pakistan community with shared future in new era. ecns.cn China and Pakistan should accelerate the building of a closer China-Pakistan community with a shared future in the new era, and achieve more results in all-weather cooperation between the two countries, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Monday.
(2026-05-26). Barcelona: Amazon factura millones y regatea céntimos a quienes trabajan… indybay.org Barcelona: Amazon factura millones y regatea céntimos a quienes trabajan… Basta Ya de agresión explotadora!
(2026-05-26). Colombia far-right surge spells danger for Palestine solidarity. newarab.com 
A far‚Äëright presidential frontrunner in Abelardo de la Espriella has received a surge in support ahead of the first round of
(2026-05-26). Encabeza Presidente Díaz-Canel el acto por el Día de àÅfrica. radiohc.cu 
El Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido y Presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, encabezó este lunes el acto central por el Día de àÅfrica en el Salón Portocarrero del Palacio de la Revolución, en conmemoración del aniversario 63 de la creación de la Organización para la Unidad Africana…
(2026-05-26). 'Extremely violent': 2 students among 4 dead in Belgium after train hits school bus. scmp.com A crash between a bus and a train travelling at high speed in northern Belgium killed four people, including two children aged 12 and 15, and injured five other children, officials said on Tuesday. | The injured children were hospitalised in serious condition, said Lisa De Wilde, spokeswoman for the East Flanders public prosecutor's office. The collision happened at a level crossing during the morning rush hour near the town of Buggenhout, about 30km (20 miles) northwest of the capital,…
(2026-05-26). México Zapatista: Un Tractor en Común… indybay.org México Zapatista: Un Tractor en Común y el Caso del Perico Loco…
(2026-05-26). 'Worst kept open secret': HRW urges action on UAE-RSF Sudan ties. newarab.com 
Human Rights Watch is calling on the United Kingdom and other Western governments to hold the United Arab Emirates accountable over its alleged In its latest report, titled "From Bogotá to El Fasher: UAE's Role in the Deployment of Colombian Fighters and Other Backing to the Rapid Support Forces in Sudan", Human Rights Watch docum…
(2026-05-26). Tensions rise in Bolivia as protesters march toward presidential palace. aljazeera.com Demonstrators gathered near the presidential palace in La Paz as police maintained blockades and tensions remained high.