(2026-05-05). Netanyahu's Hezbollah War Masks a Mission of Destruction. juancole.com New York (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — As Israel destroys villages in Southern Lebanon committing crimes of war, US media use the same Gaza genocide playbook. Hezbollah is simply being substituted for Hamas. | Israel has become a master at twisting international law to its own purposes. It continues to successfully sell its distortions justifying ethnically cleansing in Southern Lebanon, as the US press relentlessly parrot IDF talking points, just like they did in Gaza. | On April 28, a videotape of
(2026-05-05). Lebanon Melkite bishops 'concerned' over Israeli demolitions. newarab.com 
The Council of Melkite Greek Catholic Bishops in Lebanon urged the Lebanese government and the United Nations to protect the property of civilians and religious institution…
(2026-05-05). Oh No, The People Who Defend Genocide Think I'm Bad. thealtworld.com Israel supporters really expect you to be intimidated when they mob your replies yelling at you and calling you names. Like oh no, the people who defend bombing hospitals think I'm bad. | Yeah sorry there's nothing you can say to me to make me sit here and go along with the latest fake antisemitism scare or whatever the current narrative of the day happens to be. You don't get to assault free speech throughout the western world to protect the information interests of a genocidal apartheid state and then demand I be silent about it. Yell, scream, call me names all you want‚Ää—‚Ä&au…
(2026-05-05). Trump's deployment of warships to Strait of Hormuz escalates Iran war. wsws.org The increasingly desperate actions of American imperialism express the strategic debacle it confronts after 35 years of uninterrupted wars of aggression.
(2026-05-05). Hegseth Says Ceasefire "Not Over" as Trump Threatens to Obliterate Iranian Boats. truthout.org On Tuesday morning, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth insisted that the ceasefire with Iran is still in effect — despite ongoing naval warfare, with U.S. forces reportedly destroying six Iranian boats on Monday and President Donald Trump threatening that other vessels that cross the U.S. blockade will be obliterated. Describing the U.S.'s blockade on Iranian vessels near the Strait of Hormuz… |
(2026-05-05). US intel indicates limited new damage to Iran nuclear programme. newarab.com 
US intelligence assessments indicate that the time The assessments of Tehran's nuclear programme remain broadly unchanged even after two months of
(2026-05-05). America's hate-hate affair with Iran: A collision course for the ages. responsiblestatecraft.org Two months after the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran on February 28, a tense standoff prevails. There is no active warfare, but no signs of a diplomatic breakthrough either. The war is a culmination of a 47-year trajectory which set the U.S. and Iran on this collision course. Mutual hostility was the norm since 1979, and even rare openings, such as the cooperation in a post-Taliban Afghanistan in 2002, or a landmark nuclear pact in 2015, failed to change that path to a more functional relationship.Serious questions remain: what are the principal drivers of this poisoned state of affairs that ultimately led us t…
(2026-05-05). The Iran nuclear lie and the warning signs Australia must not ignore. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-05). Trump withdraws 5,000 US troops from Germany as Berlin steps up rearmament. wsws.org The announcement by President Donald Trump to withdraw 5,000 US troops from Germany and halt the planned deployment of US intermediate-range weapons in Germany marks a further escalation of the crisis in transatlantic relations.
(2026-05-05). Iran strikes again in Hormuz? After UAE's vessel is attacked, mystery blast hits South Korean ship. hindustantimes.com Tensions spike in the Strait of Hormuz after a mystery explosion set a South Korean-linked cargo vessel ablaze, prompting an investigation into possible sabotage. South Korea has confirmed the fire and launched a probe, even as suspicions swirl around Iran amid escalating maritime confrontations. The incident comes on the heels of alleged drone attacks on Gulf vessels and conflicting claims over missile threats to U.S. warships, as Donald Trump's Hormuz mission faces mounting resistance.
(2026-05-05). New sanctions, threats and military exercises set stage for US assault on Cuba. wsws.org Amid escalating sanctions, military exercises, and threats by Donald Trump to take the island "immediately," Washington is laying the groundwork for a regime-change war against Cuba.
(2026-05-05). Hormuz tensions threaten US-Iran truce as UAE reports attacks. newarab.com 
The ceasefire between Iran and the US is under threat, after a spate of attacks in the region and escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have left the truce crumbling. | Late on Monday, Iran, however, did not deny the strikes b…
(2026-05-05). Oil prices surge as violence flares in Strait of Hormuz. aljazeera.com Brent crude rises nearly 6 percent as soaring tensions in waterway push ceasefire to the brink.
(2026-05-05). Trump's War on Iran & Strait of Hormuz Crisis Reveal "Limits of American Imperial Power" democracynow.org 
We speak with Middle East history professor Toby Jones about the ongoing crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, where overlapping blockades by Iran and the United States have disrupted shipping and the wider global economy since the start of the war in late February. Jones says this latest conflict is part of a decadeslong project by the United States to exert imperial control over the oil-rich region, but that it's now in danger of a strategic loss signaling a deeper imperial decline. | "Through an unprovoked assault on Iran, Trump has accelerated, or at least clarified, the real limits of American imperial…
(2026-05-05). U.S.-Iran War About to Explode Again? w/ Navid Zarrinnal in Tehran. thealtworld.com The Trump administration has announced a new military operation in the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran is warning that any unauthorized U.S. presence will be treated as hostile. | At the same time, Washington is rejecting key parts of Iran's proposal to end the war, including sanctions relief and limits on the blockade. | So what is this "ceasefire," really? | Is Iran actually weakened, as Trump claims — or has the war strengthened internal support for resistance? | And is the next round already underway? | In this episode of Dispatches, Rania Khalek is joined from Tehran by Iranian-American academic Navid Zar…
(2026-05-05). On Iran, Trump Has Backed Himself — and Much of the World — Into a Corner. truthout.org U.S. efforts to force an end to the stalemate in the Strait of Hormuz by attempting to escort a few U.S.-flagged ships through the Iranian closure will not only fail to relieve the worsening global fuel crisis and disruption of supply chains, it risks a resumption of full-scale war. The Trump administration has rejected Iran's suggestion for negotiating an end to the blockade followed by a… |
(2026-05-05). How did Iran's rockets counter the new lies and threats of Trump's "Freedom Project" ? thealtworld.com Why shouldn't we see the Strait of Hormuz as a grave for his hubris and the pride of his magnificent country? And will he look to China for help? | The Iranian army's use of two missiles to target an American military ship attempting to breach the Strait of Hormuz, forcing it to turn back, is the first sign of Iran's military response to President Donald Trump's "Freedom Project" launched yesterday under the guise of allowing more than 900 ships and oil tankers stranded in Gulf waters to pass through. | Ibrahim Azizi, the head of the Iranian parliament's National Security Committee, issued a strong warning to Pre…
(2026-05-05). Headlines for May 5, 2026. democracynow.org Trump Threatens Iran Will Be "Blown off the Face of the Earth" If It Targets U.S. Navy Ships, Protester Remains on D.C. Bridge for Fifth Consecutive Day to Oppose Iran War, Iran Hangs Three Men over January Anti-Government Protests, Israeli Military Says It's Ready for Renewed Full-Scale Assault on Gaza, Israeli Forces in Nablus Kill Palestinian Man as His Wife Gives Birth, Pentagon Says It Blew Up Another Boat in Caribbean, as Claimed Death Toll Rises to 188, Ukrainian Attacks on Russian Refineries Trigger Black Sea Oil Spills and Toxic Rain, Federal Appeals Court Blocks Ex-Prisoner Who Won Ele…
(2026-05-05). Islamist offensive tacitly backed by Paris shakes Mali. wsws.org Against the backdrop of the war against Iran and Russia, the conflict between the anti-imperialist aspirations of the Malian masses and the bourgeois politics of the Malian junta is emerging ever more clearly.
(2026-05-05). downplay the risk: Iran and Trump are one step away from all-out regional war. haaretz.com Despite his threats to destroy Iran's national infrastructure, Trump does not appear eager to return to a full scale war. Having said that, nothing has fundamentally changed for the U.S. President, who makes the ultimate decisions…
(2026-05-05). Blame the NZ govt for 'selective' human rights morality, not activists. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By John Minto Forough Amin in her opinion piece "The consequences of selective morality" (The Press, 28 April 2026) argues that the Palestine solidarity movement's call for sanctions against Israel is "selective morality". She says we should be calling out all human rights abuses everywhere — which in her case means Iran. We agree…
(2026-05-05). Spirit workers lose paychecks and benefits as executives seek $10.7 million in "retention" bonuses. wsws.org The collapse of Spirit has priced millions of working class travelers out of air travel overnight—and it is only the first casualty of the fuel crisis triggered by the US-Israeli war on Iran.
(2026-05-05). Iranian media: U.S. targeted two civilian boats carrying goods towards Iran, not IRGC speedboats. haaretz.com
(2026-05-05). US, Iran claim dominance in Hormuz amid fresh drone strikes. newarab.com 
(2026-05-05). Arab states condemn Iran attack on UAE as Hormuz tensions rise. newarab.com 
Tensions are rising sharply in the Gulf after the The UAE's defence ministry said it intercepted 15 missiles and four drones launched from Iran, marking the first such attack on the Emirates since
(2026-05-05). Why Fujairah matters: UAE oil hub beyond Iran's reach in Hormuz. newarab.com 
The attack reportedly hit storage facilities linked to Vitol, a major player in global fuel supply. The strike has raised concerns across shipping markets, with war risk insurance premiums for some vessels rising to as much as 5% of a ship's value, or roughly $7.5 million per voyage. | The incident has highlighted Fujairah's s…
(2026-05-05). Ceasefire Collapse: Are the US and Iran Heading Toward War? thinktank.pk The fragile calm between the United States and Iran is rapidly fading, raising a critical question for global security: has the ceasefire effectively ended, and is the world on the brink of another major war in the Gulf? Recent attacks on oil infrastructure in the United Arab Emirates and rising naval tensions in the Strait …
(2026-05-05). Israel extends detention of Gaza flotilla activists until 10 May. newarab.com 
Israeli authorities have extended the detention of two foreign activists from the Israel-based NGO Adalah said the court's decision to extend the detention of
(2026-05-05). Israeli strike sparks fire in northern Gaza City. aljazeera.com Video from Gaza City shows flames rising after an Israeli strike targeted a group of civilians.
(2026-05-05). Gaza's no-cash transport crisis sparks new paper transit card. newarab.com 
When Ayat Hani needs to get somewhere in Gaza, the hardest part isn't the broken roads or the heat. It's the change. | Getting around after over two years of "Every time I try to take a ride, I can't find anyone who'll accept payment without exact change, and I never have it," Ayat, who lives in the Sahaba neighbourhood in central Gaza, tells The New Arab. | She ends up waiting on the street for stretches at a time, or walking dist…
(2026-05-05). Sweden: Parties Should State Position on Israel, Palestine. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A member of the UN checks on the destruction at a school run by the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) that was previously hit by Israeli bombardment, in the Nuseirat camp in the central Gaza Strip on July 15, 2024. | © 2024 Majdi Fathi/NurPhoto via AP…
(2026-05-05). Gaza: Israeli strikes kill 2 Palestinians in latest truce breach. newarab.com 
Medics said a Palestinian was killed and two others were wounded by an Israeli airstrike near the Sheikh Radwan neighbourhood in There was no immediate Isr…
(2026-05-05). In Gaza, World Press Day is literally about life or death. newarab.com 
Every year on 3 May, the communities around the globe mark In the war-torn
(2026-05-05). 'For you, for them': Avila writes to daughter from Israeli jail. newarab.com 
A Gaza Thiago àÅvila, one of around 180 activists aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla seized in international waters off the coast of Greece on 29 April, addressed the letter to his daughter Teresa, apologising for his absence while explaining his decision to…
(2026-05-05). President Maduro Calls for Unity and Faith to Overcome Difficulties 4 Months After Kidnapping. orinocotribune.com On Sunday, four months after his kidnapping, Venezuela's Constitutional President Nicolás Maduro urged the Venezuelan people to promote unity and faith as tools to overcome adversity. | In a message In the message, co-signed by First Lady Cilia Flores, President Maduro noted that spiritual strength is the necess…
(2026-05-05). Venezuela at ICJ: Court Lacks Jurisdiction Over Essequibo Dispute. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( The delegation includes Ambassador Samuel Moncada, Attorney General Larry Devoe, and Solicitor General Arianny Seijo, along…
(2026-05-05). "Assault on the First Amendment" : Dem. FCC Commissioner on Megamergers & Trump Targeting Kimmel, ABC. democracynow.org 
As President Trump continues to attack media organizations and journalists, we speak with a sitting member of the Federal Communications Commission about how the administration has weaponized the FCC to go after his perceived enemies in the media. Anna Gomez is the sole Democratic commissioner on the FCC, which is currently operating with just three commissioners instead of the usual five. She criticizes the agency's recently announced review of ABC television licenses, which comes after President Trump called for the firing of ABC late-night host Jimmy Kimmel. Under Chair Brendan Carr, the FCC has repeated…
(2026-05-05). No Pause in War: Ukraine Keeps Pressure on Russia During Key Moment. thinktank.pk As Russia prepared for its annual Victory Day celebrations marking the Soviet triumph in World War II, Moscow announced a unilateral ceasefire for May 8—9. However, Volodymyr Zelensky swiftly dismissed the proposal as "not serious," refusing to align with a symbolic pause in hostilities. At a time when Moscow sought a symbolic pause to mark …
(2026-05-05). Blast at fireworks factory in China's Hunan kills 21, Xi calls for probe. geo.tv 
Firefighters work to distinguish a fire following a blast at a fireworks manufacturing factory in Liuyang, Hunan province, China, May 5, 2026. — ReutersHunan fireworks factory blast kills 21, injures 61.Xi orders thorough probe into deadly factory explosion.Nearly 500 rescuers…
(2026-05-05). Decades of Stigmatization Fueled Growing Threat of Pregnancy Criminalization. truthout.org In the aftermath of the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade, there has been increased movement toward criminalization of abortion. The Fifth Circuit Court recently ordered the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to rescind guidance permitting the use of telemedicine for mifepristone, one of the two medications used for medication… |
(2026-05-05). Mateship for sale: The economic betrayal of working Australia. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-05). Labour's desperate and disgusting smear video has fallen flat. thecanary.co 
As the May 2026 local elections draw near, the Labour party's fear of the Greens is written as clearly in its campaign as Keir Starmer's brylcreemed vacuity. Just like its utter lack of substance, ideas, and integrity. And wow, did it show in the abject failure of its naked attempt to smear the Green party […] | By
(2026-05-05). Alabama lawmakers adjourn after protests over redistricting. aljazeera.com Alabama lawmakers adjourned their session after protesters entered the State House during protests over redistricting.
(2026-05-05). Cities are rehearsing for deadly heat. Will it help when disaster comes? grist.org 
On a sunny Friday afternoon in October 2023, some 70 children filed into a cool, dark tunnel in the south of Paris to help the city rehearse for its increasingly hot future. | The tunnel, part of the abandoned Petite Ceinture railway encircling the city, is always 64 degrees Fahrenheit (18 degrees Celcius), making it the perfect safe haven from the potentially lethal heat imagined outside. Once underground, each youngster was asked to simulate the effects of extreme temperatures that might become reality in their lifetimes. Some pretended to have been poisoned by food that spoiled during a power outage. Others…
(2026-05-05). 47 Reasons to End War on Iran. warisacrime.org Can You please oppose the war on Iran for one of the following 47 reasons? By oppose I do not mean that you claim you oppose it, as if you were a Democrat in Congress hoping to drive down Trump's approval ratings by keeping the war going while claiming to supposedly oppose it. By oppose …
(2026-05-05). Graham Platner: A bogus "pro-worker" face for the Democratic Party in Maine. wsws.org Platner is being promoted as an outsider, but his campaign was recruited, packaged and launched through the AFL-CIO, Bernie Sanders and the Democratic Party apparatus.
(2026-05-05). Ecuador lowers Colombia tariffs after call from far-right presidential candidate. colombiareports.com The government of Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa said that it would lower tariffs on imports from Colombia from 100% to 75% after a phone conversation with far-right presidential candidate Paloma Valencia. In a brief statement, Noboa's press office said that Quito will lower the "security fee" on June 1. The decision "reaffirms the national government's …
(2026-05-05). American homes need heat pumps, not space heaters. grist.org If you want to ditch your gas furnace and heat your home more cleanly and efficiently, you need to scale up one of your kitchen appliances. The first option is "electric resistance heating," better known as a space heater, which acts like a giant toaster to warm a room instead of bread. The second is a heat pump, which extracts warmth from even freezing outdoor air and pumps it indoors, like a refrigerator moves heat from inside the box to the kitchen. (That's why the back of your fridge feels warm, by the way.) | Energy experts say that to bring down greenhouse gas emissions and improve human health, we need…
(2026-05-05). Is the UAE Losing Its Moral Authority in the Muslim World? thinktank.pk In recent years—particularly during and after the 2026 Iran war—the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has faced growing criticism across the Arab and broader Muslim world. Once portrayed as a stable, business-friendly hub and a model of modern Islamic governance, the UAE's recent political, economic, and security decisions have raised serious concerns about its regional standing. …
(2026-05-05). Wu Yize: The new World Snooker Champion announced with authority, not hype. thecanary.co 
In the end, it was not the noise, the narrative or the weight of the moment that decided the 2026 World Snooker Championship. It was an 85‚Äëpoint break from a 22‚Äëyear‚Äëold who had never won a match at the Crucible before this year. Wu Yize did not just win a world title; he arrived as […] | By
(2026-05-05). Witch-hunt Against Chinese Scientists Has Taken a Deadly Turn. covertactionmagazine.com Persecution of Chinese scientists is part of anti-China policy that could lead to World War III On March 20, Danhao Wang, a brilliant thirty-year-old Chinese post-doctoral physicist at the University of Michigan, allegedly took his own life after being subjected to hostile questioning by federal agents. China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs afterwards demanded a full …
(2026-05-05). Sniffing out Red Sea access, US in line to be Eritrea's latest suitor. responsiblestatecraft.org Recent reports
(2026-05-05). Man City have lost control of the Premier League title race: Guardiola. aljazeera.com Man City's 3-3 draw at Everton has left them five points adrift of leaders Arsenal, albeit with a game in hand.
(2026-05-05). Union presents pay-cutting offer to New Zealand nurses. wsws.org Nurses and healthcare workers should reject the offer presented by the NZNO, which would slash wages and do nothing to address the staffing crisis in hospitals.
(2026-05-05). Sudan military accuses Ethiopia and UAE of drone attacks. newarab.com 
The Sudanese government has accused A military spokesperson in Sudan said the government has evidence that four drone strikes that have happened since 1 March came from Ethiopia's Bahir Dar airport. It also accused The Sudanese military…
(2026-05-05). Is DNC Boosting Kamala for '28? portside.org Is DNC Boosting Kamala for '28? |
(2026-05-05). Iraqi factions mull disarming in bid for government role. newarab.com 
(2026-05-05). Trump's Judicial Nominees Refuse to Say He Can't Run for a Third Term. truthout.org Political observers are expressing alarm after several of President Donald Trump's lifetime judicial nominees refused to say whether he is eligible to run for a third term. During a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Thursday, Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.) asked Trump judicial nominee John Marck to describe the 22nd Amendment of the US Constitution, which states that "no person shall be… |
(2026-05-05). Selective reporting on Golders Green exposed. thecanary.co 
On Wednesday 29 April, Essa Suleiman allegedly stabbed three men — two Jewish and one Muslim, in Golders Green. At the time of the attack, Suleiman was living in supported housing, having previously been detained in a secure hospital. Suleiman has a history of mental illness, and was referred to Prevent in the past. The initial […] | By
(2026-05-05). Is Trump Losing All His European Allies? fpif.org It's been a year and two months since Vice President JD Vance The Trump-Netanyahu Iranian debacle, the dismal polling for U.S. presiden…
(2026-05-05). On the need to generate more questions than pleasant answers. globalvoices.org We are affirming the value of human diversity and creativity, and trying to demonstrate it in practiceGlobal VoicesImage by Ellena Ekarahendy for APC, used with permission. | By Debora Prado | This article is part of the series "Don't ask AI, ask a peer," a collaboration among Global Voices, the Association for Progressive Communication, and GenderIT. The series aims to re-emphasise the importance of knowledge sharing among people, as has been done for decades. You can follow the series on APC.org,
(2026-05-05). Spain court seeks probe over Israeli detention of UN peacekeeper. newarab.com 
A Judge Antonio Pina of The request comes as the court co…
(2026-05-05). Pakistanis 'should not have children': Racism row rocks Norway. newarab.com 
A racism scandal has The controversy began after Norwegian broadcaster TV2 aired a recording of Harek Hansen, an adviser to Progress Party MP Simen Velle, making the remarks during a conversation in an Oslo bar. | In the recording, Hansen said "successful white people" should have more children, whi…
(2026-05-05). UAE's OPEC Exit: Pragmatic Oil Policy, Not 'Stranded Assets' Panic. wattsupwiththat.com The UAE's departure, the largest and most consequential since the cartel's founding, weakens OPEC+ materially and reputationally, but it does so because of internal rifts, US supply abundance and regional conflict — not because Abu Dhabi's planners have swallowed the IEA's Net Zero Kool-Aid.
(2026-05-05). UK lawyer says police wrongly listed him as 'Hamas member'. newarab.com 
A UK-based lawyer Documents disclosed as part of the case show that a detective inspector reco…
(2026-05-05). Say NO to Flock License Plate Readers In Milwaukee! May 7, 2026 Fire Police Commission Meeting. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-05-05). What Starbucks Taught Me About Union-Busting. portside.org What Starbucks Taught Me About Union-Busting |
(2005-05-26). Anticolonial fraud: The Kremlin in Africa. links.org.au 
The Kremlin is exploiting anti-imperialist sentiment in Africa to advance its own imperial ambitions, contends Sasha Fokina.
(2026-05-05). Mali junta chief to take over killed defence minister's role. newarab.com 
(2026-05-05). Republicans Are Using a Dangerous Loophole to Fund ICE Without Democratic Votes. truthout.org Last week, Republicans in Congress passed a framework for a proposed round of funding for ICE and Border Patrol. The measure was intended to end an impasse over Department of Homeland Security funding, which lapsed over 10 weeks ago. But the budgetary framework, which includes $70 billion for both agencies, came with a twist: No Democratic input needed. Republicans bypassed the normal… |
(2026-05-05). Why is Pete Hegseth invoking Christianity in the war on Iran? newarab.com 
US War Secretary A recent incident in which he quoted a fake bible verse from the film Pulp Fiction to encourage a holy war in Iran has revived long-held concerns and…
(2026-05-05). Australian Labor government axing public sector jobs to deepen budget cuts. wsws.org The Albanese government is slashing thousands of public service positions—a warning of what is to come in next week's budget.
(2026-05-05). Only 16 House Races Are Actually Competitive in 2026 Midterms, Analysis Finds. truthout.org A new analysis of midterm races for the House of Representatives set to take place this fall indicates that only 16 districts are considered true tossups, likely the fewest number of competitive seats seen in a midterm election since such observations began in the 1980s. The Cook Political Report, which analyzes all 435 House races (as well as Senate races and presidential elections)… |
(2026-05-05). 'Reform UK Wouldn't Leave Me Alone': My Experience Being Hounded to Stand for Nigel Farage's Party. bylinetimes.com "My name is Candice. I'm calling from Reform UK to see if you would consider standing as a candidate in the local elections in May…" | The voicemail came out of the blue (or turquoise). | I'm a journalist and former actor with absolutely no affiliation to Reform UK whatsoever. I've never been a member, donor or supporter. So why on earth was I being asked to stand as a candidate? | The cold call echoed reports from The Guardian that they had been "begging" strangers to stand, including one of their own journalists. | The Conservatives later released a recording of a cold call from a Reform representative ask…
(2026-05-05). Public Access TV at Risk: Cable Giants Threaten to Cut Funds for Local Stations Across U.S. democracynow.org 
As more people cut the cord and drop their cable TV subscriptions, public access channels are losing a vital source of revenue. For decades, cable television companies have paid franchise fees to local municipalities as compensation for use of the public right of way, through which the companies route cables and utilities. Those fees have funded local stations focused on public, educational, and governmental access programming. | "As there's migration to digital entertainment and to streaming, there is no local investment — there's no local jobs, there's no local programming,"…
(2026-05-05). Newborn born in Nablus a day after his father was killed in Israeli raid. aljazeera.com A Palestinian family in Nablus has welcomed a newborn whose father was shot dead by Israeli forces.
(2026-05-05). 'A Fight Ahead': Black Voters Face Fallout From U.S. Supreme Court Decision. capitalbnews.org 
Just days after the U.S. Supreme Court decidedto erode a key provision of the landmark Voting Rights Act of 1965, several Southern states have pushed to redraw their congressional maps — a move that could weaken Black voting power and political representation. The high court on April 29 issued a 6-3 decision striking down a …
(2026-05-05). Hormuz Deepwater Disaster. newarab.com 
The New Arab/Al-Araby Al-Jadeed Cartoon of the Day by Palestinian-Jordanian editorial cartoonist Emad Hajjaj.
(2026-05-05). Teaching union approves motion to boycott Israel. thecanary.co 
The national executive (NEC) of the NASUWT teaching union has approved a motion to boycott, divest from and sanction Israel at its May monthly meeting. The motion was sponsored by NEC member and NIEC Global Solidarity Committee member Raymond Beggs. It brings NASUWT policy in line with most other large education unions. The motion is titled […] | By
(2026-05-05). The Past Is Present: History Is Organizing With Us Now. portside.org The Past Is Present: History Is Organizing With Us Now |
(2026-05-05). Shooting shortly after Vance motorcade passage triggers brief White House lockdown. geo.tv 
Matthew Quinn, Deputy Director of the US Secret Service, walks to speak to the media at the scene of an officer-involved shooting in Washington, DC, US, May 4, 2026.Suspect fled on foot, then drew weapon, opened fire.Secret Service agents returned fire, shot the suspect.A juvenile bystander…
(2026-05-05). Plaid Cymru Leader Says Party Is Prepared for Government as Labour Dominance Collapses in Wales. bylinetimes.com The pro-independence leader who polling suggests is on the brink of power in Wales has told Byline Times he believes Labour's century of "dominance" over the nation is coming to an end. | Left-wing party Plaid Cymru is framing the Welsh Senedd election as the most significant since devolution began in earnest 26 years ago. | A YouGov poll released on 21 April suggested, that Reform UK and Plaid Cymru are effectively neck-and-neck, winning 37 and 36 seats respectively in Wales' now-expanded Parliament. | Labour's vote share is projected to fall to 13%, down 23 points on the 2021 election. The party has held…
(2026-05-05). Strong security presence in Mexico's Sinaloa state amid cartel violence. aljazeera.com Security forces have intensified their presence across parts of Mexico's Sinaloa.
(2026-05-05). What about Earth's Threatened and Endangered PEOPLE? wattsupwiththat.com These global zealots want power over poor countries — not power for the countries' destitute and desperate people. Their morally depraved policies and practices bring death to millions every year.
(2026-05-05). "All this money for bombs but no money for education" : May Day protesters in US denounce war and dictatorship. wsws.org Although officially dominated by Democrats and the labor bureaucracy, hundreds of thousands in the US marched on May Day to oppose war and defend immigrants and democratic rights.
(2026-05-05). Fiji's media win in World Press Freedom Index overshadowed by threats and court summons. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Khalia Strong of PMN News Fiji has shot up the world rankings for press freedom but the victory feels hollow as journalists across the Pacific face a wave of court battles, police raids, and vicious online abuse. The 2026 World Press Freedom Index, released last Thursday by Reporters Without Borders, shows Fiji climbing to…
(2026-05-05). Tongan police investigate journalist threatened at gunpoint after gang-related report. asiapacificreport.nz RNZ Pacific A female journalist in Tonga has been threatened at gunpoint following the broadcast of a news story about an Australian criminal deportee serving a life sentence in Tonga for methamphetamine importation. The incident, in which an unknown individual threatened the journalist at the Kele'a Publications office in Nuku'alofa 12 days ago — 23…
(2026-05-05). Why Europe Is Rethinking Its Security Future. thinktank.pk The latest gathering of European leaders has exposed a growing reality that many in the continent are no longer willing to ignore: Europe's long-standing reliance on the United States for security is increasingly uncertain. While no leader openly framed the issue as a direct confrontation, the shadow of Donald Trump loomed large over discussions, signaling …
(2026-05-05). Flotilla members recount harrowing details of Israeli detention. newarab.com 
Elly Van Reusel remembers scratching a list of medical supplies into the metal wall as she tried to keep note of everything her comrades needed. The containers aboard the Israeli military ship were hot during the day, and no one knew where they were being taken. | "It was Metoprolol, 50mg," she tells The New Arab, "Enalapril, 5mg, Eliquis, 2.5mg, Salbutamol, an inhaler, Aspirin, 100mg." | But when Elly asked the Israeli occupation soldiers if she could access medication to tend to fellow participants, the Belgian doctor with 20 years of medical experience was violently slapped across her face. | Elly is one of ro…
(2026-05-05). Palestinian photographer Saher Alghorra wins 2026 Pulitzer Prize. newarab.com 
Palestinian photographer Alghorra, a contributor to The New York Times, was recognised on Monday for a series capturing starvat…
(2026-05-05). Backlash to Reform's 'punish voters' plan is growing. thecanary.co 
On Monday 4 May, Reform's Zia Yusuf announced the party's new plan to punish people who don't vote for them. The backlash to this was immediate. And as people have pointed out, Reform's threat may even be illegal: In addition, I've also been informed that it absolutely breaks the Representation of the People Act 1983 […] | By
(2026-05-05). Trump Is Targeting Immigrants With $1.8 Million Fines for Staying in the US. truthout.org Sanchez was already nervous about receiving a letter from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, but nothing could prepare him for seeing the dollar amount the government said he owed them: $1,820,252.00 The Cuban landscaper, who came to the United States with his family 20 years ago, was floored. The Arizona Mirror isn't identifying Sanchez by his full name because he fears he will be… |
(2026-05-05). The independents targeting Wes Streeting's Labour in Redbridge. thecanary.co 
Wes Streeting's Labour Party knows an election shock is on the way, at the hands of Redbridge Independents. Local election candidates for the group told us more. Streeting and Labour face growing challenge in Redbridge In the 2024 election, independents became the main opposition to Labour in both Ilford South and Streeting's constituency of Ilford […] | By
(2026-05-05). Black Celebs Who Slayed the 2026 Met Gala. capitalbnews.org 
Black celebrities delivered showstopping looks at the 2026 Met Gala, drawing on artistic inspiration at one of the industry's biggest nights. The theme of the exhibition, "Costume Art," focuses on the relationship between clothing and the human form. The dress code, "Fashion is Art," encouraged attendees to celebrate the "dressed body" in all its forms. …
(2026-05-05). Further light shed on criminal US torpedoing of Iranian ship. wsws.org The evasions and hypocritical declarations of "neutrality" by Colombo and New Delhi, along with the silence of the imperialist-aligned media, cannot cover up the fact that these governments were complicit in this US war crime.
(2026-05-05). Trump likens his Iran War to Vietnam Iraq. Feel Better? juancole.com ( As Trump's War shambles on with no end in sight, President Trump asks us to put his "little excursion" "in perspective." Compared to Vietnam and Iraq, Trump says, the Iran conflict has lasted "not very long at all." | Does anyone find comfort in comparing the Iran disaster with two of America's…
(2026-05-05). Korean Atomic Bomb Victims Organize Peoples Tribunal For Justice. popularresistance.org In 1945, tens of thousands of occupied Koreans were forced to live in Japan, primarily as impoverished workers. When the United States dropped atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, 70,000 Koreans were impacted. Though they and their succeeding generations have been severely harmed by the exposure to radiation, they still have not received recognition, an apology or compensation for their suffering. A delegation of atomic bomb victims just completed a tour of the United States and testified before the United Nations. Clearing the FOG speaks with Shim Jin-tae, Han Jeongsun and a representative of Solidarity for P…
(2026-05-05). Stocks sink amid fears over US-Iran truce following new tensions. newarab.com 
And while oil prices fell, they held most of the huge gains seen on Monday after the two countries traded fire over the key waterway The exchanges came…
(2026-05-05). In reversal, Shin Bet lifts ban on BibiLeaks suspect accessing office. haaretz.com Yonatan Urich, an advisor to the Israeli prime minister, has been barred from his boss' bureau due to suspicions he has committed security offenses…
(2026-05-05). Brazil's unions isolate Sà£o Paulo education strikes. wsws.org The struggles of teachers and students in Sà£o Paulo are part of a growing movement of the international working class against the austerity policies driven by the capitalist crisis and the effects of the war against Iran.
(2026-05-05). BTC/XRP rebounds, but more and more people are changing their participation methods. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-05). War Powers Act Exists to Prevent Trump's Iran Quagmire. juancole.com By | (
(2026-05-05). New Issue Of JOHNSTONE: The Empire Can No Longer Hide Its Ugly Nature. caitlinjohnstone.com.au The new issue of JOHNSTONE is now available to order in print or download as a pay-what-you-want e-book version. This one is titled "The Empire Can No Longer Hide Its Ugly Nature" and features a painting of Trump's odious secretary of state/acting national security advisor Marco Rubio. As the US ramps up its aggressions against …
(2026-05-05). Ethiopian TikTok grieves a popular creator. Are TikTok and Meta complicit in her death? globalvoices.org
(2026-05-05). Ukraine's shadow war in Africa: overreach. infobrics.org
(2026-05-05). States should tax windfall oil profits to fund their way out of crisis. aljazeera.com
(2026-05-05). Day 1 disaster for Trump's 'project freedom': Iran fires missiles at US warship in Hormuz showdown. hindustantimes.com
(2026-05-05). A small plane crashes into building in Brazil, killing three. aljazeera.com
(2026-05-05). ´Les étoiles sont tombées sur terre ª: la guerre en Iran comme affrontement entre idéologies religieuses. thealtworld.com L'attaque des États-Unis et d'Israà´l contre l'Iran a levé un coin du voile sur la dimension métaphysique du conflit — les contours d'un affrontement entre doctrines et idéologies religieuses y sont clairement apparus. | Partie 1: | Les représentants de toutes les traditions abrahamiques — judaàØsme, christianisme et islam — y sont impliqués, et le contrà¥le…
(2026-05-05). Black gold, dirty power: How oil still rules the world. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-05). Tomgram: Rebecca Gordon, Meanwhile, in El Salvador… warisacrime.org This article originally appeared at TomDispatch.com. To receive TomDispatch in your inbox three times a week, click here. Honestly, you couldn't have made it up, could you? I'm thinking about an American president intent on ensuring that Planet Earth will indeed burn to a crisp. And, of course, you know exactly who I mean and he's …
(2026-05-04). IRAN STRIKE UAE U.S SHIPS: MAJOR ESCALATION. thealtworld.com Pepe Escobar, Lt Col Anthony Aguilar and Mohamad Klait speak about Iran bombing UAE including Fujairah and Iran firing at U.S Naval Ships in Iran. | Iran expands blockade of Strait of Hormuz to include UAE including Fujairah. Iran has also truck vessels from South Korea and UAE since start of project Freedom. U.S claims they have escorted 2 vessels through Strait of Hormuz. | Trump's decision to send the U.S Navy to escort ships from within the Strait of Hormuz will result in U.S Navy ships being hit & downed and the loss of American lives.Also, Israel is still bombing Lebanon. Israel is bombing from the air, and…
(2026-05-04). Iran weighs US reply delivered via Pakistan; Trump signals opposition to deal terms. geo.tv 
Chess pieces are seen in front of displayed Iran's and US flags in this illustration taken January 26, 2022.— ReutersIran wants end to US blockade, nuclear talks postponed.President Trump has made Iran nuclear deal a priority.US and Israel have suspended bombing for four…
(2026-05-04). Will Rubio's meeting with the Pope mark another diplomatic flop for Trump? thecanary.co 
Marco Rubio, the US Secretary of State, will meet Pope Leo at the Vatican's apostolic palace on 7 May. The meeting address the tense and fractured relationship between the Pope and the hawkish US administration. Pope Leo vs Trump administration This intention to mend bridges follows a very public fallout, after Trump provoked an illegal […] | By
(2026-05-04). Beirut school converted to wartime shelter becomes flashpoint for societal tensions. al-monitor.com By Ahmad Al Kerdi and Raghed WakedBEIRUT, May 5 (Reuters) – A private school in the heart of Beirut converted into a wartime shelter has become a flashpoint for social tensions brewing across Lebanon over the mass displacement caused by the war between Israel and the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah.
(2026-05-04). Headlines for May 4, 2026. democracynow.org U.S. Denies Warship Was Struck in Strait of Hormuz Despite Iranian Claim, Israel Kills 41 in Lebanon Despite Ceasefire, Issues New Displacement Orders for Southern Towns, Israel Jails Flotilla Activists Seized in International Waters, as Lawyers Report Torture, Beatings, Pentagon Pulls 5,000 Troops from Germany After Chancellor Cites U.S. "Humiliation" in Iran War, Reporters Without Borders: Press Freedom Falls to Its Lowest Level in 25 Years, Trump Expands Sanctions on Cuba's Government as U.S. Fuel Blockade Roils Cuban Economy, Cuban Immigrant Dies in Georgia ICE Jail, the 18th Such Death in 2…
(2026-05-04). Lebanon: Israel deploys new system to intercept Hezbollah drones. newarab.com 
The Iron Drone Raider system, manufactured by Aerobotix, is an AI-driven, automated technology that combines a radar with interceptor drones, according…
(2026-05-04). How an Angry Birds video sparked a sectarian row in Lebanon. newarab.com 
An AI-generated 'Angry Birds' parody of A satirical video aired by privately-owned Lebanese broadcaster LBCI over the weekend depicted Hezbollah Secretary General Israeli soldiers were shown as pigs, echoing…
(2026-05-04). Heavy Fighting in Southern Lebanon as Hezbollah Attacks Israeli Positions. news.antiwar.com Heavy fighting reportedly erupted in the area of Deir Seryan, on the border between Israel and Lebanon and well inside the Israeli occupied "Yellow Line" area of southern Lebanon. Israel reportedly advanced troops into the town and Hezbollah attacked them. Details are still emerging about the exchange of fire, but the IDF reported two Israeli …
(2026-05-04). Lebanon warned against direct meeting with Netanyahu amid war. newarab.com 
As the United States piles On Monday, prominent Arab intellectual Azmi Bishara cautioned Lebanon against what he described as the political and strategic risks of such a move. | His comments, posted to social media, come amid reports that Lebanese President Joseph Aoun is considering a meeting with Israel…
(2026-05-04). Two IDF soldiers wounded in clash with Hezbollah; Israeli fire kills 17 in Lebanon over past day, officials say. haaretz.com Earlier on Monday, the IDF issued evacuation notices for several villages in the Tyre area shortly before it carried out attacks, killing four people, including in one village which was not listed in earlier evacuation warnings…
(2026-05-04). Remembering 262 Palestinian Journalists Israel has killed since Oct 2023. ummid.com On World Press Day, Palestinians in the Gaza Strip commemorated more than 262 journalists killed by Israeli forces since the start of the genocide on Oct 7, 2023.
(2026-05-04). Iran Says It Is Reviewing US Response to 14-Point Plan Delivered via Pakistani Intermediary. orinocotribune.com Iran confirmed on Sunday that the United States has delivered its response to Tehran's proposed 14-point plan through Pakistani mediators, and that the Islamic Republic is currently reviewing the document. | "The Americans have given their answer to Iran's 14-point plan to the Pakistani side, and we are currently reviewing it," Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said in a televised interview. | He clarified that the Iranian proposal is exclusively focused on ending the US-Israeli aggression against Iran and hostilities in the region and contains no provisions related to the country's nuclear program. | "T…
(2026-05-04). President Diaz-Canel Calls To Avoid US Imperialist Aggression On Cuba. popularresistance.org The president of Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, called on the international community this Saturday to determine whether it will allow Washington to militarily attack his country after the U.S. President, Donald Trump, said he would take control of the island "almost immediately." | "The president of the U.S. is escalating his threats of military aggression against Cuba to a dangerous and unprecedented scale," Díaz-Canel denounced on social media, adding: "The international community must take note and, together with the people of the U.S., determine whether such a drastic criminal act will be allowed."
(2026-05-04). A negotiated settlement for a sovereign Iran is nigh impossible. thealtworld.com Trump today seems torn between the prospect of 'heavy' military escalation and an extended Hormuz blockade. | Putting two sides together — let alone three — who have wildly diverse chronicles of their histories and even less commonality in charting their future national trajectory was innately unlikely to reach an agreed settlement. More likely in such ill-prepared encounters is often an ill-tempered recapitulation of the general lack of congruence. | This was the case in last month's Islamabad 'talks' between the U.S. and Iran — with Israel acting as third-party proxy for 'collective forces' tr…
(2026-05-04). Asociación Americana de Juristas denuncia escalada agresiva de Estados Unidos contra Cuba. cubadebate.cu La Asociación Americana de Juristas emitió un comunicado en respaldo a Cuba, denunciando el impacto de las medidas impuestas por Estados Unidos. El pronunciamiento subraya que las sanciones aplicadas por la Administración de Donald Trump han generado graves consecuencias en la vida diaria de la población cubana.
(2026-05-04). Alexander Zevin: Trump's Gulf War. newleftreview.org Asymmetries of the US-Israeli assault on Iran, as an uneasy balance holds between Tehran's tourniquet on the Strait of Hormuz—and the world economy—and the enormous firepower of the aggressors, at the end of the first round.
(2026-05-04). Transportation Sec Claims Gas Prices Will Drop Fast, Contradicting Fed Reports. truthout.org On Sunday, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy baselessly assured Americans that gas prices would be lowered immediately upon resumption of oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, which have been severely restricted due to the U.S. and Israel's war on Iran. Duffy's claim, however, contradicts public reports from other agencies within the Trump administration, which have noted that… |
(2026-05-04). Iran strikes UAE's Fujairah oil hub as US pushes Hormuz reopening. al-monitor.com The United States launched an initiative to restart commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz on Monday as the UAE braced for fallout amid new missile and drone attacks.
(2026-05-04). US' Bessent urges China to help open Strait of Hormuz. scmp.com US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday pressed China to ramp up diplomatic pressure on Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz even as he stressed that the US has "absolute control" over the strategic waterway. | "Let's see [China] step up with some diplomacy and get the Iranians to open the strait," Bessent said in a Fox News interview.
(2026-05-04). Bessent urges China to step up diplomacy on Iran ahead of Trump-Xi summit. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, May 4 (Reuters) – U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday urged China to step up its diplomatic efforts to persuade Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz to international shipping, adding that the subject will be discussed when President Donald Trump meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping next week."China, let's see them step up with some diplomacy and get the Iranians to open the strait," Bessent said during a live Fox News Channel interview.
(2026-05-04). Iran's Foreign Minister Says No Military Solution To Hormuz, Warns US and UAE Against a 'Quagmire'. news.antiwar.com Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said that the flare-ups in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday show there's no "military solution" to the crisis and warned the US and the UAE against being drawn into a "quagmire" in the region. "Events in Hormuz make clear that there's no military solution to a political crisis," …
(2026-05-04). Oil prices jump as Iran attacks UAE, US warships enter Hormuz. al-monitor.com Oil prices jumped on Monday after a drone strike sparked a fire at an Emirati energy installation following US warships crossing the crucial Strait of Hormuz. Seoul and Taipei hit record highs Monday as Asian traders joined the rally in tech shares, but US equity indices retreated from record finishes last week.Oil prices climbed, with the benchmark international contract Brent crude for July delivery jumping more than five percent, after a drone strike caused a fire at an energy installation in the emirate of Fujairah, authorities said Monday.
(2026-05-04). Iranian Media: Attack on UAE Oil Facility Result of US 'Adventurism' in the Strait of Hormuz. news.antiwar.com Iranian media reported on Monday that the attack on oil facilities in the UAE's port of Fujairah was the result of US "adventurism" in the Strait of Hormuz. "Iran had no pre-planned intention to attack the Fujairah oil facilities," an Iranian military official told the Iranian broadcaster IRIB. "The incident resulted from US military adventurism …
(2026-05-04). First Ships Transit Strait Of Hormuz Under New U.S. Protection Plan. twz.com 
Project Freedom appears to be aimed, at least for now, at evacuating ships stuck in the Persian Gulf since the war with Iran began.
(2026-05-04). War in the Middle East: latest developments. al-monitor.com The latest developments in the Middle East war: – Hegseth threatens 'devastating' response -Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth said the United States was "not looking for a fight" in the Strait of Hormuz, but vowed "overwhelming and devastating American firepower" in response to any Iranian attacks on commercial shipping in the vital waterway.- US 'ready to resume' -The top American military officer said the United States was "ready to resume major combat operations against Iran if ordered to do so".
(2026-05-04). US denies Iran hit warship trying to sneak through Strait of Hormuz. thecanary.co 
The Trump regime and the US military have denied that two Iranian missiles hit one of its warships as it tried to slip through the Iranian-controlled Strait of Hormuz. Tehran had warned Washington of retaliation if the US attacked again or attempted to pass through the Strait before a genuine peace deal is agreed. US […] | By
(2026-05-04). Sri Lankan SEP/IYSSE meeting against US-Israeli war on Iran. wsws.org SEP speakers explained that the military assault on Iran was part of US imperialism's efforts to dominate oil and gas resources in the Middle East, as part of a far wider unfolding conflict against China and Russia.
(2026-05-04). How the US-Israel war has cemented the IRGC's grip on Iran. newarab.com 
In its US and Israeli strikes aimed to disrupt the But the IRGC has moved quickly…
(2026-05-04). From Baghdad to Albany: Listening to the Other Side. fairobserver.com I'm writing this piece well into US President Donald Trump's new war with Iran, which, with the help of Israel, has already killed more than 2,000 civilians, including 175 schoolgirls and staff; displaced some 3.2 million people and is costing the American taxpayer at least $1 billion a day. All of which is tragically reminiscent…
(2026-05-04). Israel ups production of Arrow interceptors, but Iran is making missiles even faster. haaretz.com If the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran resumes, the month-long cease-fire hasn't been enough to replenish stocks. Israel's secret weapon: the dozens of members of the ultra-Orthodox community helping make Arrows…
(2026-05-04). Democracy Now! 2026-05-04 Monday. democracynow.org Headlines for May 04, 2026; Abortion Rights Movement Shifts to "Plan C" as Court Restricts Mifepristone by Mail; Gaza Flotilla Participant Details "Cruelty" of Israeli Abduction at Sea; Two Activists Still Detained; Trita Parsi on Iran War: Trump Still "Looking for a Silver Bullet" Instead of Negotiating Seriously | Headlines for May 04, 2026; Abortion Rights Movement Shifts to "Plan C" as Court Restricts Mifepristone by Mail; Gaza Flotilla Participant Details "Cruelty" of Israeli Abduction at Sea; Two Activists Still Detained; Trita Parsi on Iran War: Tru…
(2026-05-04). Three factors behind US' decision of war, Iran's "war of survival" and "war of attrition" , breaking the "conflict-ceasefire cycle" unitedworldint.com Notes from a roundtable discussion at the Center for Iranian Studies in Türkiye. The war, which began with the US-Israeli attack on Iran on February 28, 2026, is currently in a period of ceasefire. What follows remains highly uncertain. A process full of fluctuations and contradictions continues to unfold. What is certain, however, we are …
(2026-05-04). UAE says air defences engage Iranian missiles, drones as flights diverted. geo.tv 
Smoke rises in the Fujairah oil industry zone, caused by debris after interception of a drone by air defenses, according to the Fujairah media office, amid the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran, in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, March 14, 2026. — ReutersIran denied targeting…
(2026-05-04). Hack, leak and attack: How Iran penetrated top security think tank. haaretz.com INSS and its leaders — among them former heads of the Mossad and Military Intelligence — have become a prime Iranian target. A Haaretz investigation based on more than 100,000 emails and messages reveals a six-year campaign linking cyber, influence, and assassination attempts…
(2026-05-04). Fujairah says fire breaks out at petroleum complex after Iranian drone attack. al-monitor.com May 4 (Reuters) – Authorities in the United Arab Emirates' Fujairah said on Monday that a fire broke out at the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone following what they described as a drone attack originating from Iran.Civil defence teams were deployed immediately to contain the blaze, Fujairah Media office said in a statement.There was no immediate comment from Iran. (Reporting by Reuters; Writing by Muhammad Al Gebaly; Editing by Susan Fenton)…
(2026-05-04). Oil jumps, stocks mixed amid Iran, US claims of attack in Strait. newarab.com 
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(2026-05-04). Iran offers 14-point Peace Plan, Trump declares the US "Pirates" juancole.com Al Jazeera managed to get hold of the 14-point peace plan put forward by Iran in indirect negotiations with the U.S. via Pakistan. It shows an Iranian government seeking a comprehensive peace treaty with the United States that would forestall further wars. Unfortunately, Iran is not dealing with a rational actor in Donald Trump, who completely lacks the discipline necessary for diplomacy, much less a comprehensive set of commitments. | The plan also shows that Iran is aware that
(2026-05-04). IRGC's scary revelation as Trump mulls new strikes: Iran declares war 'winner' before round 2. hindustantimes.com An IRGC spokesman boasts that Iran will be the "final victor" in an "unequal battle" with the United States, mocking Trump's weapon shortages after the 40‚Äëday war. As Tehran reviews Washington's reply to its 14‚Äëpoint peace plan, Trump calls the proposal unacceptable and hints he may restart strikes.
(2026-05-04). Gaza flotilla activists 'threatened with death' in Israeli jail. newarab.com 
Israeli authorities are
(2026-05-04). Gaza's hospitals struggle to diagnose as labs shut down. newarab.com 
In one of the dim corridors of Al-Aqsa Hospital in central Inside the hospital's laboratories, where early detection of disease is supposed to determine the line between treatment and deterioration, equipment stands idle or runs on rationed supplies.
(2026-05-04). Palestinian Evacuees: Escaping Ordeal in Gaza, Entering Another in France. ummid.com A Palestinian family evacuated from Gaza to France says French authorities have separated three children from their parents after allegations of abuse that the family strongly denies and courts have not substantiated with evidence.
(2026-05-04). Gaza flotilla organisers subjected to 'extreme brutality' in illegal Israeli detention. asiapacificreport.nz By Charlotte England of Novara Media Israeli soldiers beat and tortured flotilla organisers Saif Abukeshek and Thiago àÅvila after abducting them in international waters near Greece in the early hours of Thursday morning, allege lawyers and diplomats. After illegally intercepting 22 boats and kidnapping around 200 activists hundreds of miles from Gaza, Israel transferred the…
(2026-05-04). Israel's growing impunity: Naval forces seize aid flotilla with Irish president's sister aboard. peoplesworld.org 
The "Global Sumud Flotilla," en route to Gaza, was attacked on the high seas on Wednesday night—over 1,000 kilometers from the Israeli coast. Thirty-four activists were injured, and two organizers were abducted. On Sunday, an Israeli court extended its detention until at least May 5. Both report severe mistreatment. On board one of the ships: …
(2026-05-04). El juego de poder de los Emiratos àÅrabes Unidos. thealtworld.com Tras la OPEP y la OPEP+, los Emiratos àÅrabes Unidos podrían abandonar la Liga àÅrabe e incluso el CCG. | Así pues, Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahayan (MbZ) —el único dueño de los Emiratos àÅrabes Unidos— decidió abandonar la OPEP y la OPEP+. | Los secuaces del Sindicato Epstein lo presentan como una sofisticada estrategia dentro del Nuevo Orden Energético. | En realidad, no es así. | A primera vista, la medida parece acertada. Los Emiratos àÅrabes Unidos gastaron una fortuna en aumentar su capacidad de producción hasta los 5 millones de barriles de petróleo al día. | Sin embargo, se…
(2026-05-04). 'Game the system': Philadelphia state legislator seeks to outlaw insider betting on prediction markets. whyy.org Rep. Tarik Khan says he was motivated after a U.S. special forces soldier won $400,000 betting on the capture of Venezuela's president before the raid was carried out. | Pennsylvania state Rep. Tarik Khan attends the press conference at Children's Hospital of Pennsylvania where Gov. Josh Shapiro signed an executive order protecting vaccine access. (Emma Lee/WHYY)…
(2026-05-04). Orinoco Tribune: Wisconsin Bail Out the People Movement Celebrates 15 Years of Struggle! wibailoutpeople.org 
WiBOPM activists and drag performers. Photo: WiBOPM.
(2026-05-04). Abortion Rights Movement Shifts to "Plan C" as Court Restricts Mifepristone by Mail. democracynow.org 
In a major blow to abortion access, a federal appeals court decision siding with the state of Louisiana has placed major restrictions on the abortion pill mifepristone. The medication, used in roughly two-thirds of all abortions in the U.S., can no longer be sent by mail or prescribed through telemedicine. But previous abortion restrictions show that curtailing access doesn't reduce the prevalence of abortions. Instead, they make the procedure more dangerous, and even deadly. "They're trying to stop the unstoppable. And as a result, these restrictions are pretty draconian and increasingly absurd…
(2026-05-04). Select Select Weekly Climate and Energy News Roundup. wattsupwiththat.com Quote of the Week: "If everyone is thinking alike, then no one is thinking." — Benjamin Franklin…
(2026-05-04). Fallout after SCOTUS guts Voting Rights Act. whyy.org A recent Supreme Court decision is shaking the American political landscape. What does it mean for the midterms and for the future of democracy?
(2026-05-04). Manipur Violence And A Nation's Fading Attention. ummid.com Manipur does not need occasional outrage, it needs sustained attention, accountability, and action.
(2026-05-04). A child born, a father dead: West Bank commander says killing like. haaretz.com The Israeli army is 'constantly turning villages into conflict zones,' said the commander, with no attempts to disguise it as anything else…
(2026-05-04). Beijing bans U.S. sanctions on five Chinese cos, signals legal recourse. ecns.cn The United States' sanctions on Chinese companies contravene international law and the basic norms of global relations, while Beijing's blocking measure aims to safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of domestic firms and individuals, the Ministry of Commerce and analysts said.
(2026-05-04). HBCU Students Said No To A Racist Politician For Commencement Speech, And Now Lawmakers Want To Defund Their School. newsone.com 
Source: Win McNamee / Getty | South Carolina State University did something that too many institutions in this political moment have been unwilling to do: it listened to its students. | The historically Black university invited South Carolina Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette to deliver its spring
(2026-05-04). Strike of Little Lake teachers in California shut down after 10 days. wsws.org The decision was taken before teachers were given access to the full terms of the tentative agreement and before any meaningful rank-and-file review could take place.
(2026-05-04). Britons horrified by Reform's threats to punish people who don't vote for them. thecanary.co 
On 3 May, Zia Yusuf issued a direct threat to voters: vote for Reform or face the consequences. As you might expect, this threat is going down incredibly poorly with voters: "This is absolutely disgusting." pic.twitter.com/P6fscgUbcD — The London Economic (@LondonEconomic) May 4, 2026 Reform threats Yusuf has said they will only build migrant detention […] | By
(2026-05-04). Xi stresses advancing basic research to solidify foundation for building China's strength in science, technology. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday urged greater efforts and more concrete measures to strengthen basic research, enhance China's capacity for original innovation, and further solidify the foundation for building the country's strength in science and technology.
(2026-05-04). Feds are doing traffic enforcement—here's why that's bad for all of us. therealnews.com 
In this episode of the Police Accountability Report we speak with Ismael Rincon, aka video,federal traffic enforcement
(2026-05-04). From Eichmann to death penalty debate takes a turn. haaretz.com After October 7, Nazi comparisons and a new law on capital punishment are reshaping how Israel defines enemies — and itself…
(2026-05-04). "No Documentation, No Oversight" : Ukrainian POWs Tortured Behind Closed Doors. projectcensored.org As of 2025, Russian captors have subjected nearly 700 Ukrainian combatants and civilians to state-sanctioned electrocution, starvation, physical/sexual trauma, and indoctrination across 29 detention centers. An estimated 16,000 civilian detainees remain missing within Russia's legally ambiguous prison network, The Guardian reported in April 2025.
(2026-05-04). In America's Poorest State, Unhoused People May Soon Be Jailed. capitalbnews.org 
NEW ORLEANS — As the Louisiana state Senate debated what the National Homelessness Law Center says is "one of the cruelest anti-homeless bills in the country," more than 50 mainly Black unhoused people sat and lay on the sidewalk in New Orleans' Central City neighborhood. The bill, which already passed overwhelmingly through the state's Republican-dominated …
(2026-05-04). WHYY Newscast for Monday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-04). Japan PM says oil crisis has 'enormous impact' in Asia-Pacific. newarab.com 
A Speaking in Canberra after talks with Roughly one-fifth o…
(2026-05-04). Ypsilanti utility board halts University of Michigan nuclear weapons data center. wsws.org The data center is an important element of the economic and military policy of the Democratic Party. Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the state Democratic establishment have worked to transform Michigan into an industrial, logistical and computational hub for the military-industrial complex.
(2026-05-04). South Jersey woman contesting eminent domain seizure of her property: 'They could build around me'. 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? In South Jersey, Dawn Robinson, who owns the property, does not want to give it up. | "The land is already paid for," Robinson said. "If I wanted to sell, I would have had a 'for sale' sign on it. I'm not being rude, I don't want to sell. I want…
(2026-05-04). UAE quits OPEC: What next for oil, the Gulf, and geopolitics. newarab.com 
(2026-05-04). Iraqi court sentences 4 to prison for promoting Baath Party. newarab.com 
An The Karkh Criminal Court said in a statement that those convicted were found in possession of the
(2026-05-04). 2026 West Bengal Elections End With Poll PC Highest Since Independence. ummid.com Polling for the second phase of 2026 Assembly Elections in West Bengal Wednesday April 29, 2026 ended amid heavy deployment of security personnel, including NIA sleuths.
(2026-05-04). Xi encourages Chinese youth to shine amid national progress. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday sent a reply note to representatives of youth honor recipients, encouraging young Chinese to integrate their personal aspirations into the bigger picture of national development.
(2026-05-04). Ten hurt in fire at shopping centre west of Tehran, Iranian media says. al-monitor.com May 5 (Reuters) – At least 10 people were hurt after a fire broke out in a shopping centre west of Tehran, Iranian media reported on Tuesday.Iran's state broadcaster IRIB cited the fire department as saying that the fire had been "largely contained".The cause of the incident remains unknown, the semi-official Fars news agency reported.Iranian media, including Fars, showed video of a plume of heavy smoke rising from the site.
(2026-05-04). Israel's First KC-46 Tanker Is Now Flying. twz.com 
The first new tanker is set to arrive in Israel in around a month and will help relieve pressure on the IAF's tiny and very old KC-707 tanker force.
(2026-05-04). EU says energy costs tied to Hormuz crisis have surged past $35B. al-monitor.com Global energy price increases tied to the Hormuz disruption are driving higher import costs in Europe, despite limited reliance on gas flowing through the strait.
(2026-05-04). Arab-Jewish Hadash party branch shot at in north Israel, party calls it an of political. haaretz.com The party said the attacks came after threats over red flags displayed at the branch, amid rising tensions with law enforcement and an increased police presence at party events and gatherings…
(2026-05-04). Federal Court Blocks Berkeley Students from Weighing in on Chilling Deal with Zionists. indybay.org April 30, 2026 – A federal court has agreed to dismiss a lawsuit by a right-wing Israel lobby organization against the University of California, Berkeley, as part of an anti-Palestinian deal that will infringe on the free speech and academic freedom rights of members of the campus community, blocking efforts by students to have a say in the decision.
(2026-05-04). Temporary Supreme Court Stay Restores Mail Access to Mifepristone for 1 Week. truthout.org The U.S. Supreme Court issued a temporary stay on an appeals court ruling from Friday that was blocking remote access to an abortion drug, restoring access until at least May 11. The administrative stay, issued by Justice Samuel Alito, pauses Friday's decision by the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals. That ruling blocked a 2023 rule adopted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration allowing… |
(2026-05-04). The new code of silence: Texas Tech University bans gender and sexuality teaching and research. wsws.org The draconian directive is an obvious appeal to social and intellectual backwardness and an attempt to shove ultra-right Christian ideology down the throats of faculty, students and staff.
(2026-05-04). Japanese PM reaffirms intention to revise Constitution. ecns.cn Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, on Sunday, the country's Constitution Memorial Day, reaffirmed her intention to revise the Constitution, local media reported.
(2026-05-04). Loic Wacquant: Against Abolitionism. newleftreview.org A sociological critique of calls for the wholesale elimination of police, courts and prisons, arguing instead for a radical 'penal minimalism'—a better-funded system, with fewer suspects funnelled into it, and imprisonment a punishment of last resort.
(2026-05-04). Proposed Delaware legislation targets firearm dealers contributing to illegal gun trafficking. whyy.org What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? Proposed legislation regulating Delaware firearm dealers aims to crack down on illegal or reckless retail practices fueling the state's illegal gun market. | "This legislat…
(2026-05-04). What Fuel Crisis? New Aussie Call to Tax Fossil Fuel Giants for Climate Damage. wattsupwiththat.com Locals ignored the advice of experts in beach sand erosion management. Now the council is blaming fossil fuel companies for the mess.
(2026-05-04). UAE follows Argentina's dollar swap path into subservience to the USA. thecanary.co 
Recent UAE developments, including the US dollar swap request, exit from OPEC, and expulsion of 15,000 Pakistani Shias, can be read as interlocking signs of the Gulf state's increased subservience to the US. Fully hitching its wagon to the USA, like far-right President Javier Milei, who recently visited Israel and voted with the USA against […] | By
(2026-05-04). Hondurasgate's Audio Leaks: Trump's Plot Using Juan Orlando Hernández Puts Mexico and Colombia in the Spotlight (+China). orinocotribune.com The second leak of audio recordings from the "Hondurasgate" scandal, exclusively released by Canal Red, exposes a US-led plan to destabilize the governments of Mexico and Colombia. The strategy involves a coordinated media disinformation campaign orchestrated from the US and Argentinian presidencies. | By Valeria Duarte Galleguillos — Apr 30, 2026 | What does it mean that the former president of Honduras, convicted of drug trafficking in the US and pardoned by Trump, is acting as an operator for the MAGA administration in Latin America? The geopolitical context is key to understanding this. While China conso…
(2026-05-04). Trump says Iran "should wave the white flag of surrender" al-monitor.com (Refiles, no change to text)By Steve HollandWASHINGTON, May 5 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump on Tuesday dismissed Iran's military capability and said Tehran "should wave the white flag of surrender" but is too proud to do so.Trump told reporters in the Oval Office that Iran's military has been reduced to firing "peashooters" and that Tehran privately wants to make a deal despite its public sabre-rattling."They play games, but let me just tell you, they want to make a deal. And who wouldn't, when your military is totally gone?" he said.
(2026-05-04). Exporting Apartheid: Israel's role in Haiti's water crisis. mronline.org 
Behind the Dominican Republic's assault on Haitian water sovereignty stands an Israeli Occupation apparatus—arming border forces, training police, and designing a thirty-year plan to control their island's water supply.
(2026-05-04). This Week in People's History, May 6—12, 2026. portside.org This Week in People's History, May 6—12, 2026 |
(2026-05-04). California's Flawed Primary System Could Result in the Deep-Blue State Electing a GOP Governor. scheerpost.com By Sasha Abramsky This article was originally published by Truthout The state's messy primary underscores the urgent need for ranked-choice voting in California — and beyond. With just weeks until California voters cast ballots for the next governor in the primary, five candidates are clustered atop the polling, each with at least 10 percent but …
(2026-05-04). Shanghai coffee shop count tops 10,000, highest globally. ecns.cn The number of coffee shops in Shanghai has exceeded 10,000 for the first time, making it the city with the highest number of coffee outlets globally, according to an industry report.
(2026-05-04). Iran replaces UAE ports with Pakistan corridor to break U.S. blockade. mronline.org 
The move activates a bilateral agreement signed in 2008 but never previously used, and positions the Gwadar-Karachi corridor as a potential strategic link between South Asia and Eurasia through CPEC and China's Belt and Road Initiative.
(2026-05-04). 'Extensive brutality': Rebel attacks reap hell on Congolese civilians. aljazeera.com ISIL-linked group has tortured, killed and abducted civilians in the Democratic Republic of Congo, including children.
(2004-05-26). Former New York Mayor Giuliani hospitalised in critical condition. tribune.com.pk 
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani has been hospitalised and is in "critical but stable condition," his spokesperson said on Sunday. | The spokesperson, Ted Goodman, did not immediately provide more details about Giuliani's condition or how long he has been hospitalized. | "Mayor Giuliani is a fighter who has faced every challenge ‚Å in his life with unwavering strength, and he's fighting with that same strength now," Goodman said in a statement. "We do ask that you join us in prayer…
(2026-05-04). Louisiana Exoneree Wins Election, Then Gets Blocked From Taking Office on First Day. capitalbnews.org 
Calvin Duncan was supposed to start on May 4 overseeing the criminal court in New Orleans after a federal judge blocked the state from eliminating the position. But less than an hour later, a higher court intervened, halting that decision at the state's request. Five months after Duncan secured 68% of the vote to become …
(2026-05-04). Montana Trailer Park Tenants Go On A Rent Strike. popularresistance.org Facing dramatic rent hikes and a sale to an anonymous investor, residents of two Montana trailer parks are launching a rent strike this May Day, likely the first such action in the state in decades. | Tenants of King Arthur and Mountain Meadows Parks in Bozeman, Mont., will kick off their strike today with a May Day rally, echoing thousands of other protests and economic disruptions planned nationwide. For resident Debi Rooks, 64, it's a powerful new chapter of the labor union traditions she grew up with. | Rooks' father was a union leader in Minnesota, and as a child, she watched both of her parents spend their…
(2026-05-04). 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.
(2026-05-04). In East Jerusalem, 'A Whole Palestinian Community Is About To Be Expelled'. portside.org In East Jerusalem, 'A Whole Palestinian Community Is About To Be Expelled' |
(2026-05-04). First B-52 To Arrive For Re-Engining At Boeing Plant Later This Year (Updated). twz.com 
New Rolls-Royce F130 engines are a critical upgrade for Air Force B-52s, but work has been beset by delays and growing costs.
(2026-05-04). Miami Police Have Become a Show-Me-Your-Papers Patrol Despite Public Opposition. truthout.org South Florida has emerged as a hotspot in immigration enforcement nationwide. A recent analysis by The New York Times found that Florida is outpacing other states in immigration arrests, with the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) field office in Miami averaging about 120 arrests a day. This is happening without the militarized-style raids we have seen in other parts of the country… |
(2026-05-04). United Airlines Boeing 767 jet hits light pole, truck while landing at Newark. scmp.com A United Airlines jet with 231 passengers and crew escaped a major disaster on Sunday after one of its wheels clipped a light post and truck on a highway while on final approach to land in New Jersey. | Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) officials said the Boeing 767 landed safely at Newark Liberty International Airport after arriving from Venice, Italy, and the agency would investigate the incident.
(2026-05-04). Wednesday 5/27: Trillion Dollar War Machine: Book Talk w/ William D. Hartung & Katrina vanden Heuvel. indybay.org Online: www.thenation.com/events/the-trillion-do……
(2026-05-04). I Detest Billionaires — My Journey to Supporting One for Governor of California. progressivehub.net JEFF COHEN…
(2026-05-04). Saturday 5/16: Weekenders' SF World Naked Bike Ride. indybay.org Rincon "Cupid's Arrow" Park, The Embarcadero Promenade & Folsom Street, San Francisco üá∫üá∏ USA…
(2026-05-04). How US tech hegemony is locking out the Global South. scmp.com In global discourse, a script has been handed to us: the United States and China are locked in a "tech race". But this is really a misnomer. True competition requires a level playing field. When one runner trips the other to ensure victory, it's not a competition; it's cheating. | So, when Washington deploys an arsenal of sanctions, export controls and diplomatic strong-arming to hamstring China's technological ascent, it is not competing. It is an act of suppression.
(2026-05-04). Tuesday 5/5: End the AI Race or it May End Us All! Tuesdays & Thursdays throughout Musk v Altman Trial. indybay.org Outside, in front of south wing entrance 1301 Clay St, Oakland. Ron Dellums Federal Court Bldg. Look for the news cameras. That's where we'll be.
(2026-05-04). Police search for suspects in Oklahoma shooting that injured at least 18 people. scmp.com A weekend shooting at a lakeside park in Oklahoma that left nearly two dozen people injured erupted when a group began arguing at an unsanctioned party packed with young adults, a witness said on Monday. | Authorities were continuing to search for suspects on Monday in the shooting that critically injured at least three of those hurt. No arrests have been made.
(2026-05-04). Germany jails mother for locking up daughter for 7 years. scmp.com A German woman convicted of keeping her young daughter locked up at home for years was sentenced to five years in prison on Monday. | The woman, who had kept her daughter confined to the home of the girl's grandparents, was found guilty of kidnapping, abduction of a minor and mistreatment of a vulnerable person, according to a court spokeswoman.
(2026-05-04). Statement by the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. icrc.org Delivered by Dr. Yaseen Ahmed Abbas, President of the Iraqi Red Crescent…
(2026-05-04). Maharashtra HSC Result 2026 Date: May 02, Time: 01:00 PM. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary & Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) has officially confirmed the date and time to declare the Maharashrea HSC 12th result 2026.
(2026-05-04). Why Are Foreclosures Rising? And Who's Being Hit The Hardest? newsone.com 
Source: Muhammad Labib Adilah / Getty | Why are foreclosures rising across the U.S.? Concerns about housing affordability are weighing heavily on many Americans, as aspiring homeowners try to break into the market while many existing homeowners struggle to hold on to their properties. | Why are foreclosures rising? Here's a closer look at the data.: |
(2026-05-04). Demands for workers' rights, voting, and immigrant rights highlight May Day. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—Depending on which city, suburb, or small town you marched in, demands for workers' rights, for closing the income gap between the rich and the rest of us, and against the repressive Donald Trump administration highlighted the 5,000 May Day marches on May 1, International Workers Day. In D.C.'s marches, Trump's attacks on the standard …
(2026-05-04). Experiences of Displacement in Lebanon Can't Be Captured by Numbers Alone. truthout.org With the escalation of shelling in southern Lebanon since early March 2026, hundreds of thousands of Lebanese once again find themselves in a cycle of forced displacement. Official estimates indicate that more than 1 million people were forced to leave their homes within just the first few weeks, marking one of the fastest waves of displacement the country has experienced in decades. |
(2026-05-04). ICSE 10th Result 2026 Out; Check Toppers List. ummid.com The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) has declared the result of the Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) Class X (Class 10th) 2026 exam along with toppers list on its official website cisce.org…
(2026-05-04). BCI tech moves beyond research labs. ecns.cn On a weekday afternoon, Cai Yuqingyan waits outside a kindergarten gate. For most parents, the moment a child runs into their arms is entirely unremarkable. For Cai, it is a hard-won triumph.
(2026-05-04). Labour 'sources' demands end to speculation fuelled by hapless Starmer himself. thecanary.co 
So-called Labour 'sources' have petulantly demanded an end to the "endless drama" of speculation about when Keir Starmer's blighted 'leadership' will finally be put out of its our misery. This, he reckons, is all just a distraction. Where exactly does he think that drama is coming from? Labour: the call is coming from inside the […] | By
(2026-05-04). China sets up pig industry advisory body to improve market oversight. ecns.cn China has established a monitoring and early warning advisory committee on the pig industry to strengthen oversight and improve government intervention in the sector, the agriculture ministry said.
(2026-05-04). Madison, May 16, 2026: Wisconsin Unity Summit. wibailoutpeople.org 
SATURDAY, MAY 16, 10 AM — 5 PM, WISCONSIN UNITY SUMMIT: ANOTHER WORLD IS POSSIBLE! 944 E Gorham Street, Madison. Join with justice leaders to create a strategic plan to guide statewide actions and help realize a united vision for peace, justice, sustainability & democracy. Potluck to follow. Sponsored by Building Unity. Info: 608-630-3633. More …
(2026-05-04). Wisconsin: Stand For Peace Events May 3-10, 2026 (City Listings). wibailoutpeople.org 
EVENTS ACROSS WISCONSINWhat are WNPJ's member groups doing to advance justice and peace in Wisconsin? Scroll down to view a partial list of upcoming events. For more events, click the links below. Click here to view a calendar of all WNPJ members' upcoming events.Click here to view a list of vigils across Wisconsin. Breaking News: April 30, …
(2026-05-04). The 2026 International May Day Online Rally and the tasks of the international working class. wsws.org Speakers at the May Day rally analyzed the war against Iran as the culmination of a 35-year capitalist crisis and advanced a revolutionary program for the international working class entering a new period of global struggle.
(2026-05-04). Chinese naval, air forces patrol Huangyan Dao. ecns.cn Naval and air units of the Chinese People's Liberation Army Southern Theater Command (STC) on Thursday conducted combat readiness patrols in the territorial sea and airspace of China's Huangyan Dao and its surrounding areas.
(2026-05-04). Turkey, Armenia agree to restore medieval bridge in normalization push. al-monitor.com Ankara is pursuing normalization with Armenia ahead of June parliamentary elections in a thaw also positioned to advance its broader Middle Corridor ambitions.
(2026-05-04). US Secret Service shoots armed suspect near White House. scmp.com An armed man was shot by US Secret Service (USSS) agents in downtown Washington on Monday, officials said, prompting a brief lockdown of the nearby White House. | The shooting near the National Mall took place just after a motorcade carrying Vice-President J.D. Vance had passed by the area, USSS Deputy Director Matthew Quinn said.
(2026-05-04). Letter From The Editor: 10 Years And 11,000 Articles Later. twz.com It's hard for me to comprehend that it's really been a decade. Check out the press release While the site has evolved immensely over the years, our mission remains the exact same: to provide uniquely deep insights into the world of military technology and strategy…
(2026-05-04). Why Power Analysis Is Key To Fighting ICE. popularresistance.org The ICE campaign to round up millions of immigrants is grounded in tactics designed to inspire public fear and passivity. Dressed in tactical gear and wielding deadly weapons, masked agents strive to project an image of invincible power as they rampage through communities, smashing into cars, breaking down doors and wrestling people into unmarked vehicles. | Nevertheless, many activists have refused to be intimidated, successfully confronting agents on the street to prevent harassment and arrests. Such ad hoc resistance has its limitations, however, since ICE activities often occur out of public view.
(2026-05-04). 16 in a room, filthy toilet: Indian Haj pilgrims share harrowing conditions in Makkah. ummid.com A number of Haj Pilgrims from India, who reached Makkah al Mukarramah in Saudi Arabia last week, have shared the harrowing conditions they have been forced to live in.
(2026-05-04). Capitalism Was Built on the Ruins of the Commons. portside.org Capitalism Was Built on the Ruins of the Commons |
(2026-05-04). How a Determined Scholar Captured the Breadth of Blackface. portside.org How a Determined Scholar Captured the Breadth of Blackface |
(2026-05-04). Dover's only women's shelter faces possible closure as funding runs out, leaving dozens with nowhere to turn. whyy.org 
What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? A Delaware emergency shelter that has served nearly 100 women in the past year — many fleeing violence, battling untreated mental health conditions or facing homelessness — is now at risk of shutting its doors. | At
(2026-05-04). Trump's trap, Trump's sanity. strategic-culture.su By Patrick LAWRENCE | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The U.S. president has lost the war he started with Iran — or at the ve…
(2026-05-04). Turkey hosts Kuwaiti FM as OAPEC exit fuels Gulf rift. al-monitor.com Kuwait's top diplomat visited Turkey as the Gulf rift deepens following the UAE's exit from OPEC and its affiliated alliances, forcing Ankara to balance ties between Saudi Arabia and Abu Dhabi.
(2026-05-04). Palestinian-British candidate rejected by Labour is standing for Ealing Independents. thecanary.co 
Palestinian-British candidate Yousef Qandeel is standing in the local elections for Greenford Broadway with Ealing Community Independents after being pushed out by Labour. In his local campaign, he is determined to fight for cleaner streets and improve safety in his community. Alongside this principled commitment, Qandeel carries the keys to the home his family had […] | By
(2026-05-04). US Central Command Says It Destroyed Six Iranian Boats; Iran Denies Naval Losses. news.antiwar.com Updated on May 4, 2026, at 7: 43 pm EST US Central Command said on Monday that US military helicopters sank six Iranian boats, an allegation Iranian officials have denied, according to Iranian media, as the ceasefire between the US and Iran appears to have collapsed. The comments from CENTCOM Commander Adm. Brad Cooper came after …
(2026-05-04). US Supreme Court Pauses Lower Court Ruling On Abortion Pill Mail Ban. newsone.com 
Source: Peter Dazeley / Getty | In a quick reversal of a lower court's decision, the Supreme Court on Monday The case is one of several moving through the 5th Circuit at the behest of anti-abortion rights groups and conservative state leadership. Monday's determination gives time for consi…
(2026-05-04). New mutual aid eldercare plan unveiled. ecns.cn China has unveiled a national plan to promote mutual aid eldercare services, part of broader efforts to respond to its rapidly aging population and improve community-based care.
(2026-05-04). Le[e]gal Brief: Does The Government Have The Right To Access Your Data? newsone.com : | ✕ | "Right now, every single one of you watching is carrying a tracking device in your pocket. It knows where you pray, it knows where you protest, it knows what doctor you saw last Tuesday and what corner you stood on last Friday," attorney Lee Merritt says at the start of this week's Le[e]gal Brief. | One of the conspiracy theories I consistently find hilarious is the fear that the government is trying to put a chip in people through vaccines, because in this day and age, they don't need to put a chip in us to know where we're at. By virtue of phones, social media, and even online shopping…
(2026-05-04). Stefon Diggs Assault Trial: Jury Selected In Case Against Former Patriots Receiver. newsone.com 
Source: Kevin C. Cox / Getty | A jury has been seated in the assault trial of Stefon Diggs, a former New England Patriots wide receiver accused of attacking his private chef at his home in Dedham in 2025. According to WCVB, seven jurors What happened on Day 1 of the Stefon Diggs assault tri…
(2026-05-04). Will the huffy TACO Don flee, even desert when a defiant Congress cries havoc with serial impeachments? nationofchange.org Enough voters have already decided "low IQ" MAGA Trump buffoons are crushing life-styles, living conditions and economic choices for the bottom 90%.
(2026-05-04). The never-ending nightmare of the border wall. nationofchange.org Flooded with cash, drained of sense in Trump's America.
(2026-05-04). High-quality development drives surge in returnee startups in China. ecns.cn Decades ago, some of China's ambitious students looked abroad for opportunities, but today many are returning home not just for jobs, but to build businesses and shape the country's future.
(2026-05-04). Bennett says Netanyahu West Bank settlements amid Carrefour subsidy deal. haaretz.com A new program subsidizing products at select Carrefour supermarkets notably excludes the West Bank. After Bennett's criticism, Israel's economy minister defended Netanyahu's West Bank policy, touting the construction of '100 new settlements'…
(2026-05-04). SF May Day Rally At Harry Bridges Plaza For A General Strike & Labor Party. indybay.org On May Day 2026 a rally was held at Harry Bridges Plaza in San Francisco for a general strike and mass democratic labor party against the Democrats and Republicans.
(2026-05-04). A U.S. Supreme Court ruling hammered voting rights. What does it mean and what happens now? mronline.org 
The U.S. Supreme Court's decision gutting the federal Voting Rights Act could upend American politics and trigger a new rush to redraw congressional districts.
(2026-05-04). WHYY Newscast for Monday 5:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-04). 2026 Assembly Election Results Live Updates. ummid.com Counting of votes in Assam, Keralam, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and West Bengal has started, and the results have started coming in.
(2026-05-04). Mexican postal workers win concessions, threaten strike action. peoplesworld.org 
TIJUANA—"WORKING UNDER PROTEST" declares a banner of the National Union of the Mexican Postal Service Workers in Baja California. "Enough," demands the union, "with workers paying with their own money for repairs, gasoline, and supplies to be able to serve their clients!" Soon, workers may move beyond working under protest. Spurred on by economic grievances, …
(2026-05-04). Joint call by the President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, the Director-General of the World Health Organization and the International President of Médecins Sans Frontières. icrc.org States should uphold and strengthen the protection of medical care in armed conflict on the 10th Anniversary of UN Security Council Resolution 2286…
(2026-05-04). Israel Continues to Detain Flotilla Members Intercepted in International Waters. truthout.org We get a firsthand account of the violent raid, arrest and detention of members of the Global Sumud Flotilla, after Israeli forces intercepted the humanitarian mission in international waters Thursday. "We were held in a makeshift prison with shipping containers and barbed wire. Many people were subject to aggressive physical force. Of the 56 aid-carrying vessels attempting to break Israel's naval… |
(2026-05-04). CENTCOM DENIES IRANIAN MISSILE CLAIMS w/ Political Analyst Elijah J. Magnier. thealtworld.com Mario Nawfal is the host of the largest show on X (formerly Twitter) with guests including Hunter Biden, Elon Musk, President Bolsonaro, President Novak, PM Imran Khan, RFK Jr, Bill Ackman, Marc Cuban, Marc Andreessen and Tucker Carlson reaching millions of people a week and leading the citizen journalism movement.
(2026-05-04). Pulitzers honour damning coverage of Trump and his policies. scmp.com Coverage of the Trump administration dominated the Pulitzer Prizes announced on Monday as the prize committee unleashed a searing attack on US President Donald Trump's attempts to limit freedom of reporting. | "We stand for civil discourse and against censorship," said Pulitzer Administrator Marjorie Miller ahead of the announcements, which honoured coverage of Trump's immigration crackdown and his enrichment of his allies.
(2026-05-04). ASEAN's Cybersecurity Readiness. unitedworldint.com A Fractured Shield in a Growing Digital Economy By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer The digital economy of ASEAN is growing with abandon. More than 460 million are connected online, and also a thriving e-commerce market that will cross over $300 billion by 2025. The most dynamic digital frontier in the world is Southeast Asia. But growing …
(2026-05-04). Malaysia: New Refugee Registration System Raises Concerns. hrw.org Click to expand Image | People walk inside an immigration detention center in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, February 23, 2023. | © 2023 Hasnoor Hussain/Reuters | (Bangkok) — The Malaysian government began a refugee registration system in January 2026 that has raised protection, rights, and privacy concerns for the hundreds of thousands of refugees and asylum seekers in the country, Human Rights Watch said today. The new initiative, Dokumen Pendaftaran Pelarian (Refugee Registration Document, DPP), aims to replace the current registration system managed by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees…
(2026-05-04). Meet Joseph Vijay: The Fathima Alumnus Who Stormed Into TN Politics. ummid.com The Fathima School alumnus, Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar, or simply Vijay, is the latest Filmstar who has stormed into the Tamil Nadu Politics.
(2026-05-04). Rethinking Dawkins's Selective Skepticism: God, AI, and Atheist Double Standards. muslimskeptic.com Richard Dawkins, long associated with the "New Atheist" movement and a leading voice in evolutionary biology, has once again gone viral. This time, it it due to some remarks he made in which he appears to be attributing some form of consciousness — or at least quasi-agency — to artificial intelligence (AI). Netizens couldn't miss …
(2026-05-04). Australia: Interim report provides no answers on Bondi terrorist attack. wsws.org The section of the report dealing with the role played by the federal policing and intelligence agencies, about which so many questions remain, has been suppressed entirely.
(2026-05-04). The Democracy of the strongest is always the best: The Eighteenth Newsletter (2026). mronline.org 
Had Thomas Sankara not been assassinated in 1987 and been allowed to advance Burkina Faso's development, perhaps the Sahel would have followed his example a generation ago—and things might look very different today.
(2026-05-04). Did Donald "WWW III Apprentice" just Fire the Whole World? juancole.com ( In that context, here's my advice to you: Don't get old. For years, I managed not to do so, but unfortunately that's all over now and I'm increasingly an old man. In fact, I'm not quite two years older than Donald J. Trump. I was born on July 20, 1944, while World War II was still ongoing, and he w…
(2026-05-04). Starmer adviser's secret meetings with US Big Tech. thecanary.co 
One of Keir Starmer's closest advisers held sixteen undeclared meetings with US Big Tech bosses to discuss regulatory changes the firms want, and other topics. Varun Chandra previously ran a 'corporate intelligence' firm founded by former UK spies. Green Party leader Zack Polanski has called for an investigation into Labour's relationship with the business. Data centres […] | By
(2026-05-04). China openly defies US sanctions, strengthens ties with Canada. infobrics.org Beijing is primarily an economic power and doesn't have any aspirations of "global, full-spectrum dominance", much unlike the Pentagon, which keeps attacking one sovereign country after another. Thus, it would be best for the US to finally leave the "Sleeping Dragon" alone.
(2026-05-04). The Driest March In 131 Years. popularresistance.org This article is based upon an analysis of a climate change black swan event currently spreading across America. | As of April 28th, the U.S. Drought Monitor confirmed much of the country in various stages of drought with some regions in serious condition. The Plains States and entire Southeast are trapped in various stages of unending drought. The West is another story altogether, experiencing lost snowpack like never before in history. | But the most haunting number is the Palmer Drought Severity Index PDSI for March. Based on NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) data, March 2026 recorded a…
(2026-05-04). When Muslim men are murdered, the reaction is institutional indifference. thecanary.co 
Abdul Wali Mamozai, a Muslim man, was murdered in Bracknell on 27 April, a few days before a mentally ill man wounded two Jewish people — and one Muslim man — in London. When the latter attack took place, the media went into a frenzy. The Muslim victim was airbrushed out to a footnote at […] | By
(2026-05-04). Madison, May 7, 2026: Weekly Peace Vigil. wibailoutpeople.org THURSDAYS, 4: 30 — 5: 30 PM, WEEKLY PEACE VIGIL. Corner of Williamson & Blair Streets in Madison. Bring your sorrow and solidarity and stand with all who are suffering from unhinged warring and militarism, both domestically and abroad. Bring family and friends. Bring your own sign or use one of ours. info: warabolition@gmail.com…
(2026-05-04). New passport design featuring Trump's face unveiled by U.S. State Department. peoplesworld.org 
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(2026-05-04). Driver ploughs car into crowd in German city of Leipzig, killing 2. scmp.com A car ploughed into a crowd in the historic centre of the eastern German city of Leipzig on Monday, killing two people and injuring several others, authorities said. | The driver, a 33-year-old German man, was arrested at the scene and officials said his motivation was unclear. | Germany has been shaken by a series of car-ramming attacks in recent years, including one targeting a Christmas market in 2024 in Magdeburg, and also in Berlin and Munich.
(2026-05-04). 'They Can Never Stop the Spring:' Day of the Internationalist Hero Announced in Nicaragua. orinocotribune.com 
By Becca Renk — May 1, 2026 | In honor of the 39th anniversary of the assassination of U.S. citizen Ben Linder by the U.S.-funded counterrevolutionaries in Nicaragua, the National Assembly declared April 28th the Day of the Internationalist Hero, recognizing internationalists who gave their lives for the people of Nicaragua. | Benjamin Linder: °Presente! | Under the shade tent in the schoolyard, staring solemnly ahead, stands a line of children wearing t-shirts with the image of the most famous North American in this mountainous Nicaraguan village. The picture on the t-shirt is not of a pop singer or a m…
(2026-05-04). Brazil's Lula to travel to US to meet with Trump later this week. aljazeera.com Media reports say the Brazilian president will meet with his US counterpart in the White House in the coming days.
(2026-05-04). Two Prosecutors: A stubborn young lawyer confronts the criminal methods of the Stalinist bureaucracy. wsws.org Many thousands of devoted revolutionaries, including most of the leaders of the October 1917 Revolution, were put to death between 1936 and 1938 by the counterrevolutionary bureaucracy.
(2026-05-04). Trump Makes Rudy Giuliani's Hospitalization All About Himself And His 2020 Election Fraud Lie. newsone.com 
Source: Sonia Moskowitz / Getty | President Donald Trump is such a horrible human being that he can't even take a break from being a horrible human being while expressing his thoughts and prayers for his friend, a fellow horrible human being, who has been hospitalized and is in critical condition. | According to
(2026-05-04). Germany troop cuts show limits of NATO efforts to keep US on board. al-monitor.com By Andrew Gray and Lili BayerBRUSSELS, May 4 (Reuters) – European officials have been working on ways to convince Donald Trump to keep the United States in NATO despite severe tensions over the Iran war. But his abrupt move to cut U.S. forces in Germany is the latest sign that such efforts have their limits and are far from certain to succeed.
(2026-05-04). Chinese 'self-media' accounts penalized for misleading publishing. ecns.cn Cyberspace authorities in China have penalized more than 98,000 self-media accounts for publishing news and information without citing sources, misleading public perception and undermining the online information ecosystem, the country's Cyberspace Administration said on Sunday.
(2026-05-04). Ronaldo, King take Al-Nassr closer to SPL 2025-26 title. ummid.com Cristiano Ronaldo's leadership as well as football skills were on full display again on Wednesday April 29, 2026 as Al-Nassr defeated Al-Ahli Saudi FC in the 30th round of the Saudi Pro League 2025-26.
(2026-05-04). Hormuz to turn into graveyard of US Navy? Iran threatens Trump, forces him to release hijacked ship. hindustantimes.com Amid a pause in the Iran war, the U.S. Navy seized the Iranian ship M/V Touska, fired on its engine room and held its crew for more than two weeks before transferring them to Pakistan for repatriation. Tehran raged over "piracy," and a top aide to Mojtaba Khamenei warned of a "graveyard" for U.S. carriers.
(2026-05-04). Rapid Response: Congress restore voting rights now! peoplesworld.org 
Congress: Restore voting rights now! Call, write, or visit your U.S. Senators and Representative to demand that Congress take immediate action to reverse the Supreme Court's outright dismantling of the Voting Rights Act. This act was won by the courage and united action of thousands in the South and across the country, Black and white, …
(2026-05-04). Streeting's local Labour branch set to lose much worse in 2026 than in 2025. thecanary.co 
Wes Streeting's local Labour Party in Redbridge already lost an election in 2025, but it could lose much, much worse in the upcoming local election. To find out more, we spoke to Redbridge Independents councillor Noor Jahan Begum. Redbridge is sick of Labour Begum ran in the 2024 election, becoming the main opposition to Labour's […] | By
(2026-05-04). Sub-Saharan Africa: Why do less than 12 percent of Africans have AI access? globalvoices.org Today, the challenge is maintaining uninterrupted sessions that incorporate streaming, uploading, and real-time interactions.Originally published on This post is part of Global Voices' April 2026 Spotlight series, "
(2026-04-27). Who Killed the Florida Orange? portside.org Who Killed the Florida Orange? |
(2026-05-04). Hurricane Helene shattered lives — and the systems that keep people sober. grist.org 
As Hurricane Helene roared through the mountains of western North Carolina in September 2024, Devon ran from one side of his house to the other, listening to the sound of trees snapping in the dark. | The wind whipped the steep hill his family lived on in Asheville, rattling the windows and cracking limbs. Pine trees fell like dominos, 20 in all. Five of them took the porch and a corner of the house with them. The creek behind the family's home was rising fast, and anything caught in it was swept away. | Inside, Devon's wife and their daughter, who is now five, hid in a closet, crying as the house shook. Devon…
(2026-05-04). No existe justificación alguna para una agresión contra Cuba. cubadebate.cu Intervención del ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de la República de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, en el Encuentro Internacional de Solidaridad con Cuba "Por un mundo sin bloqueo: solidaridad activa en el Centenario de Fidel".
(2026-05-04). Il fronte maliano della guerra mondiale a pezzi. strategic-culture.su Mentre in Italia si discuteva polemicamente (per l'ennesimo anno consecutivo) dell'esito delle manifestazioni per il 25 aprile, del loro essere divisive ed altre facezie inutili, il gruppo jihadista JNIM e le milizie separatiste tuareg del Fronte Azawad hanno lanciato un'offensiva contro le posizioni dell'esercito maliano, mettendo nuovamente a dura prova la stabilità dello Stato del Sahel. Cià≤ è avvenuto nel quasi totale silenzio dei nostri mezzi di informazione, incapaci di comprendere l'eventuale portata, anche per l'Europa, di una nuova profonda destabilizzazione della regione.
(2026-05-04). Alleati che arrivano ed altri che si perdono. strategic-culture.su Puà≤ la Bulgaria euroscettica di Radev prendere il posto dell'Ungheria di Orban ? Quali conseguenze potrebbe avere sulla politica estera comunitaria, ma soprattutto in merito al significato d'Europa ? | Segue nostro Nel turbine degli avvenimenti internazionali che coinvolgono tre diversi continenti, la vita interna della comunità europea di certo non si arresta, ed i suoi movimenti — seppur in modo non fragoroso — contribu…