(2026-05-14). Cuba reports high energy deficit due to U.S. blockade. radiohc.cu Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel reported on the tense situation facing the National Electric System (SEN) in recent days, projecting a deficit of over 2,000 megawatts (MW) during peak demand hours on Wednesday, May 13th. | The president attributed this "dramatic worsening" directly to the "genocidal energy blockade" imposed by the United States against Cuba for more than six decades, stating that the lack of fuel is responsible for the unavailability of 1,100 MW of generation capacity in the country on Wednesday. | According to the presidential statement, the U.S. government has intensified its measures through…
(2026-05-14). Will The Strait Of Hormuz Sink The American Empire? levernews.com 
(2026-05-14). South Korea official says unlikely anyone but Iran behind Hormuz ship attack, Yonhap reports. tribune.com.pk 
The possibility that an entity other than Iran was responsible for the attack against a South Korean cargo vessel near the Strait of Hormuz is low, a senior official in Seoul was quoted as saying by the Yonhap news agency on Thursday. | South Korea is analysing intelligence shared by the US on the May 4 attack against South Korean shipper HMM's Namu vessel, which caused a fire and damaged the lower stern hull, Yonhap quoted a senior foreign ministry official as telling reporters. | "Once we go through the investigation and present the evidence, I trust that the Iranian side will respond in an appropriate way,"
(2026-05-14). U.S. President Donald Trump arrives in Beijing for state visit to China. ecns.cn U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing on Wednesday evening for a state visit to China. This is the first U.S. presidential visit to China in almost nine years and Trump's second since November 2017.
(2026-05-14). Xi-Trump meeting to begin in Beijing. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping will hold talks with visiting U.S. President Donald Trump in Beijing on Thursday morning.
(2026-05-14). Agent Orange to visit China, hat in hand! indybay.org POTUS 47 Donald Trump will be arriving in Beijing to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday, May 14. The Western "Corporate-bin-Laden" media is full of NeoLiberal/Imperialist spin on how Donald (aka "TACO") Trump will try to pressure China into a moderating voice in getting Tehran to accept the American "peace" plan for ending the illegal Zionist-US War on Iran. The reality is, for Mr. WHO(White House Occupier), that'll happen when Pigs Fly!
(2026-05-14). Xi says China-U.S. economic, trade ties mutually beneficial. ecns.cn China-U.S. economic ties are mutually beneficial and win-win in nature, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Thursday when holding talks with U.S. President Donald Trump in Beijing.
(2026-05-14). Xi, Trump visit Temple of Heaven. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump visited the Temple of Heaven in Beijing on Thursday.
(2026-05-14). China's Xi hails trade progress in Trump summit, sends Taiwan warning. geo.tv 
China's President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump visit the Temple of Heaven in Beijing on May 14, 2026. — AFPFirst visit to China by US president since 2017.Xi: trade talks have reached a "positive outcome".Nvidia CEO last minute addition to CEO delegation.BEIJING: …
(2026-05-14). Xi holds welcome ceremony for Trump. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping held a welcome ceremony on Thursday morning outside the Great Hall of the People in central Beijing for U.S. President Donald Trump, who is on a state visit to China.
(2026-05-14). Oil edges up as investors focus on Trump-Xi meeting in Beijing. tribune.com.pk 
Oil prices rose on Thursday, with markets focusing on the high-stakes meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping to see if it will yield any positive result on the Iran war, which has significantly disrupted global oil supply. | Aside from trade matters, Trump is expected to encourage China to convince Tehran to make a deal with Washington to end the conflict, but analysts doubt that Xi will be willing to push its long-time strategic partner too hard. | Brent crude futures were up 26 cents, or 0.25%, to $105.89 a barrel by 0250 GMT…
(2026-05-14). Trump says looking forward to 'big discussion' with President Xi. ecns.cn U.S. President Donald Trump said here Thursday that he looks forward to a "big discussion" with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
(2026-05-14). Trump's trillion-dollar business delegation arrives in China, eager for deals. scmp.com The business executives accompanying US President Donald Trump on his state visit to Beijing this week are the wealthiest such delegation to visit China — holding a combined personal net worth of over US$1 trillion — an indication of continued interest in the country's lucrative market despite strained bilateral ties. | With Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's last-minute addition to the delegation, 17 executives from the technology, finance, aerospace and semiconductor sectors have joined Trump, who landed…
(2026-05-14). China's Xi signals trade progress as 'biggest summit' with Trump begins. geo.tv 
The scene as US President Donald Trump participates in events at the Great Hall of the People and does a greeting with the President of the People's Republic of China, Xi Jinping, May 14, 2026. — Reuters First visit to China by US president since 2017.Xi: trade talks have…
(2026-05-14). Xi holds talks with Trump in Beijing. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with US President Donald Trump in Beijing on Thursday.
(2026-05-14). The Iran—Israel War from Beijing's Perspective: A Threat to Energy, an Opportunity for Influence. unitedworldint.com 
Interview with Dr. Hamed Vafaei, faculty member at the University of Tehran and specialist in Chinese affairs By Azar Mahdavan, from Tehran / Iran As military tensions among Iran, the United States, and Israel have intensified in recent weeks, growing attention has been directed toward the role of major powers in managing the crisis. In …
(2026-05-14). UAE 'denies reports' of secret Netanyahu visit. tribune.com.pk 
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) said Thursday it "denies reports" that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu secretly visited the country, after Netanyahu's office said he had met with the UAE president during the war with Iran. | Netanyahu's office said Wednesday he had "paid a secret visit to the United Arab Emirates" during the war, "where he met with UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan". | The announcement came a day after US ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee announced that Israel had sent its Iron Dome air defence systems, plus personnel to operate them, to the UAE during the war with Ir…
(2026-05-14). Tehran calls on BRICS members to condemn US-Israeli aggression on Iran: Iranian FM. tribune.com.pk 
Tehran has called on BRICS members to condemn US and Israeli aggression against Iran, Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi said in a statement upon arriving in New Delhi for a BRICS meeting among foreign ministers. | Araghchi said that the West's "false sense of superiority" must be shattered by the Global South. | Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi left Tehran for India's capital of New Delhi on Wednesday afternoon to attend the BRICS Foreign Ministers' meeting. pic.twitter.com/XkYfa28hpM | — Mehr News Agency (@MehrnewsCom) May 13, 2026 | While speaking to Press TV at the BRICS summit, he…
(2026-05-14). Ministro califica de muy compleja situación con el combustible en Cuba. radiohc.cu 
El ministro de Energía y Minas de Cuba (Minem), Vicente de la O Levy compareció este miércoles ante los medios nacionales para explicar acerca del complejo escenario que afronta el Sistema Electroenergético Nacional (SEN), agudizado por la persecución energética aplicada al país por el Gobierno de Estados Unidos y la no entrada de combustibles. | En la comparecencia, transmitida en el espacio televisivo Mesa Redonda, el titular precisó que las perspectivas en ese renglón se encuentran marcadas por el férreo bloqueo energético, reforzado por las recientes órdenes ejecutivas y amenazas, que se suman a seis décadas…
(2026-05-14). Cuba recuerda el aniversario 68 del asesinato del periodista ecuatoriano Carlos Bastida. radiohc.cu 
La Unión de Periodistas de Cuba (UPEC) recordó este miércoles en La Habana,el aniversario 68 de la muerte de Carlos Bastidas Arguello, reportero y revolucionario ecuatoriano, quien fue asesinado en Cuba el 13 de mayo de 1958 por esbirros de la dictadura batistiana. | En el panteón de los Veteranos de la Guerra de Independencia, en la necrópolis de Colon en la capital cubana, donde reposan los restos de Bastidas, se realizo el tributo con la presencia de Bolivia Tamara Cruz,Vicepresidenta Primera de la UPEC, y Tubal Paez Hernandez, Presidente de Honor de la UPEC y Premio Nacional de Periodismo José Martí por la Ob…
(2026-05-14). En La Habana, XV Coloquio y Festival Nicolás Guillén. radiohc.cu La Habana se convirtió este miércoles en escenario de diálogo cultural con el inicio del XV Coloquio y Festival Nicolás Guillén, organizado por la Fundación que lleva el nombre del Poeta Nacional de Cuba. | El encuentro abrió con un concierto del coro Entrevoces, dirigido por la maestra Digna Guerra, que musicalizó los versos guillenianos y marcó el tono emotivo de las jornadas. | En la cita se realizarán conferencias, paneles y presentaciones de libros para explorar la relación entre poesía, identidad y compromiso social, comentó en redes sociales la Unión de Escritores y Artistas de Cuba (Uneac), que acogió la…
(2026-05-14). EEUU: Más de 30 congresistas exigen frenar plan de agresión a Cuba. radiohc.cu Más de 30 congresistas de Estados Unidos exigieron al Gobierno de Donald Trump que abandone planes de acción militar contra Cuba y ponga fin al uso de la base naval en territorio ocupado en Guantánamo para detener inmigrantes. | En una carta abierta dirigida a los secretarios de Defensa, Pete Hegseth; de Estado, Marco Rubio, y de Seguridad Nacional, Markwayne Mullin, 32 legisladores, encabezados por la demócrata Delia Ramírez, representante de Illinois, pidieron también levantar las medidas coercitivas unilaterales contra la isla. | Advirtieron que cualquier acción militar "sería ilegal, profundamente desestabili…
(2026-05-14). En Cuba presentan XIX Jornada contra la homofobia y la transfobia. radiohc.cu La XIX edición de la Jornada Cubana contra la Homofobia y la Transfobia fue presentada este miércoles en La Habana bajo el lema: "El amor es Ley". | En la conferencia de prensa en el Centro Nacional de Educación Sexual (CENESEX), tomaron parte su directora, Mariela Castro Espín, Maite Navarro Gays, coordinadora de la jornada, Francisco (Paquito) Rodríguez Cruz, vicepresidente de la Unión de Periodistas de Cuba, entre otros representantes de colectivos y la comunidad en general. | Castro Espín destacó que la jornada, realizada en el país desde 2008, adquiere un significado político especial ante el complejo contex…
(2026-05-14). Futuro médico reconocido por su investigación. radiohc.cu 
El estudiante gabonés Frackson-Langelot Mbanza-Bagny cursa el 5to año en la facultad de medicina Victoria de Girón, de La Habana. Recibió un reconocimiento por parte del claustro de profesores al exponer una investigación sobre el cáncer laríngeo al concluir la rotación de otorrinolaringología. | La apreciación del jurado que evaluó la indagación significó que este tema debe ser de profundo estudio porque esta patología afecta a un 45% del total de las neoplasias malignas de cabeza y cuello y ocupa el cuarto lugar en orden de importancia relativa a nivel mundial. Para Cuba es el segundo lugar en incidencia y prim…
(2026-05-14). Industriales Consolidates its Dominance in the Cuban Baseball Elite League. radiohc.cu Havana, May 13 (RHC) — Industriales de La Habana defeated the Cachorros de Holguín 2-0 today at the Calixto García stadium and consolidated their dominance in the IV Elite League of Cuban Baseball, on a day marked by rain. | Like someone patiently crafting a victory, the azules painstakingly wove their triumph from the third inning onward, when Roberto àÅlvarez opened the scoring with a single and Jonathan Bridón converted it with a timely hit. | àÅlvarez himself, who became the star of the afternoon at the plate, punished the opposing team again in the fifth inning with a solo home run off a pit…
(2026-05-14). Cuban Arozarena with a Perfect Performance in Seattle's Victory. radiohc.cu Havana, May 13 (RHC) — Cuban baseball player Randy Arozarena had a perfect night in his team's 10-2 victory over Houston in Major League Baseball, according to press reports today. | The native of Pinar del Río, Cuba, who plays for the Mexican national team, went 4-for-4 in the game, with three RBIs, a double, and a home run. | Arozarena raised his season batting average to .303; the home run was his fourth of the Big League season, and with the three RBIs, he now has 16 in the tournament. | A notable highlight of the game was that American catcher Carl Raleigh broke a 38-at-bat hitless streak. | The player,…
(2026-05-14). Two years on: upgrading the Red Cross Field Hospital in Rafah. icrc.org For families in Gaza, the Red Cross Field Hospital has been a lifeline. Two years on, this upgrade enables the lifeline to continue.
(2026-05-14). A call for bold action from the Gaza flotilla. nationofchange.org As flotilla vessels continue the journey to Gaza in defiance of Israel, volunteers and their loved ones encourage a "litany of actions" in solidarity with Palestine.
(2026-05-14). Thursday 5/28: Power Half-Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2026-05-14). Gaza: Red Cross Field Hospital in Rafah undergoes overhaul to continue addressing urgent health-care needs. icrc.org
(2026-05-14). Thursday 5/14: Albany & El Cerrito for Palestine – Human Billboard for Gaza. indybay.org El Cerrito Plaza, San Pablo & Carlson…
(2026-05-14). Students in Caracas to demand release of political prisoners. aljazeera.com Students from Venezuela's leading universities blocked the main highway in Caracas to demand the immediate release of po…
(2026-05-14). Xi Jinping welcomes Donald Trump with ceremony ahead of high-stakes meeting. aljazeera.com Chinese President Xi Jinping is welcoming US President Donald Trump to Beijing for high-level talks. Tariffs, competitio…
(2026-05-14). KZN records job growth in first quarter of 2026. sanews.gov.za KZN records job growth in first quarter of 2026 | The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government has welcomed the latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) results released by Statistics South Africa, which show that KwaZulu-Natal was the only province in South Africa to record an increase in employment and job creation during the first quarter of 2026. | According to the provincial government, KwaZulu-Natal created more than 6 000 jobs during the period, while all other provinces experienced declines in employment and job losses. | The province said the figures position KwaZulu-Natal as a leading contributor to econ…
(2026-05-14). China discovers first ultra-deep shale gas field with over 235 bcm reserves. ecns.cn China has approved 235.7 billion cubic meters of proven geological reserves at an ultra-deep shale gas field in the Sichuan Basin, marking a major step in the country's push to expand domestic energy supplies, according to media reports.
(2026-05-14). Black middle class expands over 30 years of democracy. sanews.gov.za Black middle class expands over 30 years of democracy | While reflecting on the gains and challenges of South Africa's democratic journey, Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, has welcomed the rise in earnings among black South Africans, saying this has significantly changed the racial composition of the country's middle- and upper-income earners over the past three decades of democracy. | According to the General Household Survey by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA), the proportion of black households earning more than R75 000 per month increased from 29% in 2012 to 41% in 2024. | "Accordingly, the…
(2026-05-14). U.S. business leaders express confidence in Chinese market. ecns.cn A high-profile business delegation comprising top U.S. executives from sectors including technology, finance, aviation and agriculture arrived in Beijing on Wednesday as part of U.S. President Donald Trump's entourage. The delegation's presence signals that commercial ties binding the two economies remain too deep to sever, economists and business executives said.
(2026-05-14). Xi expects 2026 to be 'historic, landmark year' for China-U.S. relations. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Thursday that he expects 2026 to be a "historic, landmark year" that opens up a new chapter in China-U.S. relations.
(2026-05-14). Natural attraction: Unassuming tample becomes rednote sensation. ecns.cn In a bamboo-draped corner of Shaoxing, Zhejiang province, Tianzhang Temple has become an unlikely online sensation by doing almost nothing at all.Wang Qiancontributed to this story.
(2026-05-14). 'Problems aren't created by all of us…': Putin aide Lavrov's subtle jibe during meet with Jaishankar. hindustantimes.com India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held crucial bilateral talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov ahead of the BRICS Foreign Ministers Meeting, with discussions centered on the West Asia crisis, the Ukraine war, and strengthening a multipolar global order. Welcoming Lavrov to India, Jaishankar highlighted the "steady and sustained growth" in the India-Russia strategic partnership, emphasizing expanding cooperation in energy, trade, science & technology, talent mobility, and connectivity. He stressed that political cooperation between New Delhi and Moscow has become even more critical amid a…
(2026-05-14). Scorecard: How Well Does NOAA's Hurricane Outlook Actually Perform? 26 Years of Forecasts vs. Reality. wattsupwiththat.com Year-by-year verdict — did actual named storms and hurricanes fall within NOAA's forecast range?
(2026-05-14). DR Congo: M23 Rebels Commit Atrocities in Eastern City. hrw.org Click to expand Image | The M23 armed group patrols Uvira, Democratic Republic of Congo, December 13, 2025. | © 2025 Jospin Mwisha / AFP via Getty Images | The M23 armed group and Rwandan military forces carried out an abusive month-long occupation of an eastern Democratic Republic of Congo city beginning in December 2025.During this time, these forces shot fleeing civilians, summarily executed more than 50 people during door-to-door searches, raped at least 8 women, and forcibly disappeared at least 12 people.Criminal investigations are needed, including by the International Criminal Court, to ensure the…
(2026-05-14). What is at stake as Fatah holds its 8th general congress? aljazeera.com Delayed for years, the event has been described as a 'quiet battle' for loyalty, succession – and the movement's future.
(2026-05-14). "We call on all those with influence and responsibility to uphold the protections that civilians, medical personnel, humanitarian workers and communities depend on" icrc.org A joint statement from President of the ICRC Mirjana Spoljaric and the President of the IFRC Kate Forbes…
(2026-05-14). South Sudan: The country's humanitarian needs continue to rise. icrc.org Joint SSRC-IFRC-ICRC News Release…
(2026-05-14). Saturday 6/13: San Francisco Dragon Boat Festival Opening Celebration. indybay.org 830 Sacramento Street San Francisco, CA 94108…
(2026-05-14). Bay Area Communities to Mark 13th Annual Anti-Chevron Day. indybay.org Events include Global Speakers, Festival, and March in Richmond…
(2026-05-14). Sunday 6/7: Capitalism Must Go! indybay.org Judge Henry Ramsey Jr. Center | 2939 Ellis St, Berkeley (Near Ashby BART)…
(2026-05-14). Trump to American workers: Let them pay for the war. wsws.org The US president seemed to channel the obliviousness of the French monarchy or the Russian tsar on the eve of their revolutionary overthrow.
(2026-05-14). Impeachment of Philippine Vice President sets off sharp political crisis. wsws.org The second impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte triggered a chain of crisis events—a power grab in the Senate, an ICC arrest warrant and gunfire in the legislature—that have shaken Philippine politics.
(2026-05-14). Pentagon admits $25 billion price tag for Iran war is an underestimation. wsws.org In congressional testimony Tuesday, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine and Pentagon Comptroller Jay Hurst told the House and Senate Appropriations Subcommittees on Defense that the running cost of the Iran war has grown to $29 billion — and that this figure does not include damage to US military bases.
(2026-05-14). Death of autoworker in Mexico exposes contempt of GM and union apparatus for workers' lives. wsws.org After last week's death of Jesús Martín Olivera at the GM Silao Complex, one worker at the plant said, "stress, the long working hours, and the production demands the company imposes are killing workers."
(2026-05-14). The 1926 General Strike and the fight for Trotskyism today. wsws.org This speech was delivered by Thomas Scripps, Socialist Equality Party (UK) assistant national secretary, at the 2026 May Day Online Rally, organized by the WSWS and the ICFI.
(2026-05-14). Australian local government workers at strike rally speak against real wage cuts and worsening conditions. wsws.org "My pay has gone down 12 percent since 2021. That's a sharp fall, not a minor fall. Since the economic uncertainty prompted by COVID, it hasn't improved. So now we're forced here today to vent our frustrations."
(2026-05-14). MAGA Supreme Court Okays G.O.P. Overthrow of American Democracy. juancole.com ( In essence, the Supreme Court okayed the destruction of Congress as an…
(2026-05-14). Nexteer worker on sellout tentative agreement: "Everybody wants a strike because right now we're in control" wsws.org A "no" vote on the new TA and strike by the 1,300 Nexteer workers could spark a mass movement of auto parts workers and galvanize production workers at the Big Three factories.
(2026-05-14). Xi rolls out red carpet for Trump – PLA marches, children cheer for POTUS' 1st visit in 9 years. hindustantimes.com Xi Jinping rolls out the red carpet for Donald Trump at Beijing's Great Hall of the People, with PLA honour guards and children waving Chinese and U.S. flags. Behind the grand symbolism, the Trump—Xi summit is billed as a make‚Äëor‚Äëbreak meeting that could reshape global warfare, trade and tech rivalries.
(2026-05-14). China's market regulator launches campaign to protect fair competition. ecns.cn China's State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) on Wednesday announced a nationwide campaign aimed at tackling obstacles to building a unified national market and fostering fair competition.
(2026-05-14). Private banks see shareholder adjustments. ecns.cn Adjustments to the shareholding structures of Chinas private banks have become increasingly common. More private banks are introducing new shareholders with industrial backgrounds and financial strength.
(2026-05-14). Madonna, Shakira, BTS to headline World Cup final half-time show. aljazeera.com Coldplay's Chris Martin will curate the show during the July 19 final at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, FIFA says.
(2026-05-14). Sunday 5/31: Celebration of Life for Delano Johnson, Executive Director, BayPoint Community All-N-One. indybay.org Ambrose Community Center, | 3105 Willow Pass Road, Bay Point, California…
(2026-05-14). Australian local government employees strike against real wage cuts. wsws.org More than 1,000 Melbourne local government workers held a 24-hour strike last week. The action included workers in waste collection, maternal and child health services, aged care, childcare, libraries and parks maintenance.
(2026-05-14). Saturday 6/20: San Francisco Dragon Boat Festival Friendship Races. indybay.org Lake Merced, 1 Harding Road San Francisco, CA 94132…
(2026-05-14). Experts urge swift rollout of household income plan. ecns.cn Chinas household income growth slowed in the first quarter and failed to keep pace with GDP, underscoring the urgency for policymakers to quickly flesh out detailed measures under their previously announced income growth plans, economists said.
(2026-05-14). Philippine politician wanted by ICC flees Senate. aljazeera.com Senate president says Senator Ronald 'Bato' dela Rosa 'no longer in the building' where he had taken refuge.
(2026-05-14). Nairobi Regional Delegation Facts & Figures 2025. icrc.org January – December 2025…
(2026-05-14). China-U.S. business cooperation holds vast potential, benefits global economy. ecns.cn At a time of persistent global uncertainty, the business communities of China and the United States have continued to navigate economic headwinds through pragmatic cooperation, delivering a strong vote of confidence on their mutually beneficial economic ties.
(2026-05-14). US Foreign Aid Cuts Harm Human Rights Globally. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A USAID box amid materials left behind after widespread vandalism and looting following clashes at the World Food Programme warehouse in Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo, February 21, 2025. | © 2025 Luis Tato/AFP via Getty Images | (Washington, DC) — The United States government's abrupt cuts to nearly all US foreign aid in 2025 harmed the global human rights movement and countless people at risk, Human Rights Watch said in a 42-page paper issued today."Every Autocrat's Dream: A Global Snapshot of the Human Rights Harms of US Foreign Aid Cuts" examines the immediate conse…
(2026-05-14). Wednesday 5/13: Conversation with Rep. Rashida Tlaib: 78 Years Since the Nakba. indybay.org Online | www.imeupolicyproject.org/nakba-convo…
(2026-05-14). FIFA website's lack of Chinese option draws criticism from Chinese netizens. ecns.cn The absence of a Chinese-language option on FIFA's official website has drawn criticism from Chinese netizens, as broadcasting rights for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the Chinese mainland remain unresolved.
(2026-05-14). Families demand release of Pakistani crew captured by Somali pirates. aljazeera.com Families of 10 Pakistani crew members taken hostage by Somali pirates have rallied in Karachi to demand their release.
(2026-05-14). Japan-South Korea 'comfort women' row stoked by statues abroad. scmp.com Statues erected by South Korean civic groups on the other side of the world honouring the tens of thousands of women forced into sexual slavery by imperial Japanese forces during World War II have once again succeeded in making Tokyo's elites deeply uncomfortable. | The decisions by local governments in Germany's capital and New Zealand's largest city to rescind or decline to renew permits for "comfort women" memorials have been pounced on by conservatives within Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic…
(2026-05-14). IHC reserves verdict on Bushra Bibi's plea for family meetings, medical access. tribune.com.pk 
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday reserved its verdict on a petition seeking family meetings with former prime minister Imran Khan's wife, Bushra Bibi, access to her personal doctor and the provision of essential items. | The case, heard by Justice Arbab Muhammad Tahir, pertained to a petition filed by Bushra Bibi's daughter, Mubashra Maneka. The petition sought permission for regular family meetings, access to a private doctor and provision of essential items. | During the hearing, lawyer Salman Akram Raja argued that meetings with Bushra Bibi had been severely restricted despite her medical conditio…
(2026-05-14). Sunday 7/19: 5th Annual Ride for Palestine. indybay.org 1101 8th St, Berkeley, CA…
(2026-05-14). Endangered Species federal spending is over one billion per year. wattsupwiththat.com The Federal Expenditure Reports need to be restored and made publicly available in compliance with the Endangered Species Act. Congress needs to look closely at the allocation of federal funding among the species. We should only list what we can afford to protect.
(2026-05-14). The new scramble for Latin America and the road to revolution. wsws.org This speech was delivered by Tomas Castanheira, leading member of the Socialist Equality Group in Brazil, at the 2026 May Day Online Rally, organized by the WSWS and the ICFI.
(2026-05-14). More Billionaire Advertising-Billionaire Lurie Pushes Alan Wong A Shill For Billionaires. indybay.org Billionaires are pushing Alan Wang in the election.
(2026-05-14). France lifts lockdown on cruise ship after stomach bug outbreak. geo.tv 
Cruise ship Ambition, operated by the Ambassador Cruise Line, is docked at the Port of Bordeaux after local authorities said passengers could not disembark following an outbreak of possible gastroenteritis reported on board, in Bordeaux, France, May 13, 2026. —…
(2026-05-14). FinMin departs for China to attend Pakistan's inaugural Panda Bond issuance ceremony. tribune.com.pk 
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb departed for China on Thursday to participate in the issuance ceremony of Pakistan's inaugural Panda Bond in Beijing, the Ministry of Finance said in a post on X. | According to the Ministry of Finance, Aurangzeb will attend the official ceremony marking Pakistan's first-ever Panda Bond issuance, a development that gives Pakistan access to China's domestic capital market for the first time. China's bond market is regarded as one of the largest and deepest capital markets in the world. The ceremony will be held at the Pakistan Embassy in Beijing. | In a statement, the ministr…
(2026-05-14). If You See These Flyers In The TL/SOMA, Rip Them Down. indybay.org The Central City SRO Collaborative Is A Fake Tenants Rights Organization Funded By Taxpayer Dollars…
(2026-05-14). 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…
(2026-05-14). An island's women on wheels. ecns.cn Part of the Zhoushan Islands in China's Zhejiang province, hundreds of kilometers from the mainland, lies Qushan Island, home to fewer than 100,000 residents.
(2026-05-14). China launches Qianfan Polar Orbit 09 satellite group. ecns.cn China launched a Long March 6A carrier rocket carrying the Qianfan Polar Orbit 09 satellite group into space from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center at 7: 59 p.m. (Beijing Time) Tuesday. The satellites successfully entered their preset orbit.
(2026-05-14). Saturday 5/16: 8th Annual HDSA San Jose Team Hope 5K Timed Run & 5K Walk. indybay.org Campbell Park at E Campbell Ave & Gilman Ave, Campbell, CA 95006…
(2026-05-14). Friday 5/15: Nakba Day protest at israeli consulate. indybay.org 456 Montgomery St | "israeli" consulate…
(2026-05-14). Bionic leg bike race for disabled people kicks off in Hangzhou, showcasing tech-powered accessibility. ecns.cn On May 13, 2026, the intelligent bionic leg cycling race of the China ∑ Zhejiang Future Technology Games for Persons with Disabilities kicked off in Yuhang, Hangzhou.
(2026-05-14). COPE: The Countervailing Obliquity—Precession Effect. wattsupwiththat.com The first key fact is that the Earth's globally averaged annual insolation changes very little over epochal timescales.
(2026-05-14). The indictment of David Morens and the threat posed by the hantavirus: A discussion with Peter Daszak. wsws.org Peter Daszak is a British-born zoologist and disease ecologist best known for his work on emerging zoonotic diseases and for leading the nonprofit EcoHealth Alliance. Because EcoHealth had funded and collaborated with the Wuhan Institute of Virology, Daszak became a target of the Trump administration and others who promoted the false "Wuhan lab leak" narrative of the COVID-19 pandemic.
(2026-05-14). Puberty field trip? Philly-area students get a front-row seat to health education. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? More than a dozen nervous sixth-grade girls sat in a small classroom, wearing matching monogrammed polo shirts and plaid skirts. | Directly across from them on the wall, they faced a massive, three-dimensional uterus made of plexiglass and LED lights. A spiral of small circles that got progressively bigger took up another part of the wall, with each sphere holding the accurate sizes of a growing and developing fetus. | Maureen Krouse stood at the center of the room and addre…
(2026-05-14). China, U.S. hold candid, in-depth, constructive exchanges in S. Korea on economic, trade issues, practical cooperation. ecns.cn The Chinese and U.S. delegations on Wednesday held candid, in-depth and constructive exchanges in South Korea on economic and trade issues of mutual concern, as well as on further expanding practical cooperation.
(2026-05-14). President Ramaphosa appoints judges. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa appoints judges | President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed judges to various divisions across the country. ⚪ The appointments were made in terms of section 174(6) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996, and on the advice of the Judicial Service Commission. ⚪ In a statement on Wednesday, the Presidency said the appointments were made to "ensure courts have the necessary capacity to administer justice". ⚪ The judicial appointments are as follows: | • Madam Justice Thandi Victoria Norman as a Judge of the Supreme Court of Appeal, with effect from 15 May 2…
(2026-05-14). May Day and Morenoite opportunism in the face of Argentina's revolutionary crisis. wsws.org The political task facing the Argentine working class cannot be carried out within the framework of the FIT-U, nor on the basis of the politics of the PTS, whose objective function is that of a centrist obstacle to the development of revolutionary leadership.
(2026-05-14). Orioles Thrashed Yankees in American Baseball. radiohc.cu Havana, May 13 (RHC) — The Baltimore Orioles gave the New York Yankees a 7-0 thrashing today in Major League Baseball (MLB). | The Bronx Bombers managed just one hit in nine innings against the Orioles' pitchers, thus missing the opportunity to reclaim the lead in the American League East. | Meanwhile, the Cleveland Guardians defeated the Los Angeles Angels 4-2 and solidified their position atop the Central Division of the same league. | Later games will feature the Pittsburgh Pirates vs. the Colorado Rockies, the Cincinnati Reds vs. the Washington Nationals, the Boston Red Sox vs. the Philadelphia Phillies,…
(2026-05-14). Defend DACA Nurses! Kaiser CNA-NNU Rally In San Francisco To Protest Attack On Nurse. indybay.org Kaiser is attacking a CNA NNU Kaiser nurse by refusing to provide administrative leave for her paper to come through from the government. Unlike UC nurses Kaiser is moving to terminate her.
(2026-05-14). Canada crackdown: Two Punjabi youths arrested in Surrey firing case linked to extortion network. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Two Punjabi-origin men living in Canada have been arrested after a shooting incident at a Surrey residence that investigators believe may be connected to ongoing extortion-related activities targeting the South Asian community.According to the Surrey Police Service, officers rushed to a home in the 13400 block of 87A Avenue shortly after midnight on April 22 following reports of gunfire. Investigators later found bullet damage at the property as well as a nearby vehicle. No injuries were reported in the incident.The case was later handed over to the Extortion Response Team, which traced a suspect v…
(2026-05-14). History's Greatest Energy Crisis could wreck the US. juancole.com Here is a transcript of my interview for IAN MASTERS: Background Briefing, available 24/7 at backgroundbriefing.org. Joining us now is Juan Cole, Professor of Middle Eastern and South Asian history at the University of Michigan. He is also the author of the blog Informed Comment at juancole.com, and the author of The Ayatollahs and Democracy in Iraq,…
(2026-05-14). Call to address Stats SA funding pressures. sanews.gov.za Call to address Stats SA funding pressures | While highlighting the critical role played by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) in providing credible and independent statistics, Deputy Minister in The Presidency, Nonceba Mhlauli, has called for concerns about the organisation's financial pressures to be addressed. | "These challenges must be addressed to ensure that the quality and sustainability of our national statistics are not compromised," the Deputy Minister said on Wednesday in Parliament during the Budget Vote for Stats SA. | She added that in a complex and rapidly changing world, South Africa needs relia…
(2026-05-14). Elon Musk calls Unitree's piloted mech robot 'cool'. ecns.cn Chinese robotics startup Unitree Robotics on Tuesday unveiled what it said is the world's first mass-produced piloted mech robot, drawing attention online after Elon Musk described it as "cool."
(2026-05-14). Thursday 5/14: Heeding Lebanese Voices: Villages in Ruin and Caring for the Displaced. indybay.org Zoom | us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9Fno……
(2026-05-14). Protection of health care in armed conflict: UN Security Council Resolution 2286 10 years on. icrc.org Briefing by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer to the United Nations, at the UN Security Council Arria-formula Meeting: "A Decade of Resolution 2286: Protecting Medical Care in Conflict Amid Evolving Threats".
(2026-05-14). Wednesday 5/13: Voting Rights: What Constitutes Free and Fair Elections? (In-Person w/ LWV & MI). indybay.org Mechanics Institute | 57 Post Street | San Francisco, CA 94104…
(2026-05-14). With New York transit struggle looming, Transport Workers Union tries to deny its support for New York's right-wing governor Hochul. wsws.org TWU International President John Samuelsen denounced the WSWS's reporting of the union's support, calling it "provably incorrect." But this is a lie, aimed at concealing the bureaucracy's connections with management.
(2026-05-14). Why are World Cup tickets so expensive? aljazeera.com The 2026 World Cup is not only the biggest World Cup in history. It's the most expensive.
(2026-05-14). ISO issues first global karst monitoring standard, led by China. ecns.cn The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released the world's first international standard for monitoring karst critical zones, developed with leadership from China.
(2026-05-14). Cavaliers rally late, beat Pistons for 3-2 lead in NBA Playoff semifinals. aljazeera.com Cleveland Cavaliers beat Detroit Pistons 117-113 in overtime on the back of Harden's 30 points in Game 5 of the series.
(2026-05-14). Protests show that more Japanese oppose militarism: FM. ecns.cn Japan's largest antiwar protests in decades show that people across Japan are increasingly aware that the path back to militarism is a path down the abyss, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Wednesday.
(2026-05-14). Shanghai starts accepting travel endorsement applications for Kinmen, Matsu. ecns.cn Shanghai started processing applications for travel endorsements to the islands of Kinmen and Matsu across its 20 exit-entry reception halls, said the Exit-Entry Administration Corps of the Shanghai Municipal Bureau of Public Security on Wednesday.
(2026-05-14). SCOPA satisfied with IEC readiness for 2026 Local Elections. sanews.gov.za SCOPA satisfied with IEC readiness for 2026 Local Elections | The Standing Committee on Appropriations (SCOPA) says it is satisfied that the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) is financially and operationally prepared to deliver the 2026 Local Government Elections scheduled for 4 November. | The committee met with the IEC and the Department of Home Affairs on Wednesday to assess their readiness for the elections, including budget allocations and operational plans. | The IEC told the committee it has been allocated R3.2 billion for the current fiscal year to support the elections. | The commission said its pr…
(2026-05-14). Health care under fire: Ten years after Resolution 2286. icrc.org Scared, but doing it anyway – health care workers on saving lives when their own are at risk…
(2026-05-14). California questions FIFA's possible violations in World Cup ticket sales. aljazeera.com California attorney general asks FIFA to explain why the categories of some tickets were changed after being sold.
(2026-05-14). SEIU1021 SF Workers & Clients Rally To Stop Killing Cuts By Mayor Lurie At Health Centers. indybay.org SEIU 1021 SF healthcare workers and clients from community healthcare centers rallied at the Southeast Mission Geriatric clinic to protest the layoffs and closures of the facilities and the effect on the clients.
(2026-05-14). President Ramaphosa appoints senior NPA officials. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa appoints senior NPA officials | President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed two Deputy National Directors of Public Prosecutions in a move aimed at strengthening the effectiveness of the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) in the fight against crime. ⚪ In a statement issued on Thursday, the Presidency announced the appointment of Advocate Chuma Mtengwane as Deputy National Director of Public Prosecutions: Asset Forfeiture Unit. ⚪ The President also appointed Advocate Nicolette Astraid Bell as Deputy National Director of Public Prosecutions: National Prosecutions Services. ⚪ The appointments w…
(2026-05-14). 'Miraculous' rescue off US coast as 11 survive crash and 5-hour sea ordeal. scmp.com All 11 people aboard a private plane that crashed at sea off central Florida survived the wreck and were rescued from their lifeboat hours later by a US Air Force Reserve team, US Coast Guard and US Air Force officials said on Wednesday. | "For all those people to ‚Äåsurvive is pretty miraculous," US Air Force Major Elizabeth Piowaty, commander of one of the aircraft involved in the rescue, told reporters at a news briefing a day after Tuesday's crash.
(2026-05-14). Agreement Secures Strong Protections for World's Oldest Oak in California. indybay.org JURUPA VALLEY, Calif., May 12, 2026 — Conservation groups and Southern California developers reached an agreement today to create conservation areas and improve wildlife connectivity to help safeguard the world's oldest known living oak — a plant that is at least 13,000 years old with cultural significance to local Tribes.
(2026-05-14). ACLU Report Finds Sacramento Police Disproportionately Stopped Black People for Traffic Violations. indybay.org Black and Latino drivers were more likely to be searched…
(2026-05-14). China unveils new photonic quantum computer prototype, sets photon record. ecns.cn China's University of Science and Technology (USTC) said that its researchers had developed a new photonic quantum computing prototype capable of manipulating 3,050 photons, setting what the team described as a new world record in optical quantum computing.
(2026-05-14). Western Cape storm death toll rises to 10. sanews.gov.za Western Cape storm death toll rises to 10 | The Western Cape Provincial Government says emergency response and recovery operations remain at a critical stage despite improved weather conditions across the province, following recent severe storms. | Western Cape MEC for Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Anton Bredell, said on Tuesday that the province's Joint Operations Centre continues to coordinate rescue and relief efforts in the hardest-hit areas. | The Provincial Department of Health and Wellness has confirmed 10 storm-related fatalities across the province. Bredell extended co…
(2026-05-14). Non-compliance with international humanitarian law deteriorated the humanitarian situation in Colombia in 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-14). Xi says China, U.S. must jointly answer questions of times. ecns.cn
(2026-05-14). ICRC report: Failure to respect rules of war deepened humanitarian crisis in Colombia in 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-14). Egypt: ICRC, Al-Azhar University Emphasize Shared Principles Between IHL and Islamic Sharia. icrc.org
(2026-05-14). Upholding international humanitarian law in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-14). Colombia: Conduct of hostilities and use of explosive hazards. icrc.org
(2026-05-14). Xi says China-U.S. presidential meeting in Beijing attracts global attention. ecns.cn
(2026-05-14). The humanitarian cost of non-compliance with IHL in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-14). Treatment of civilians in Colombia during 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-14). Mozambique: January to December 2025 Facts & Figures. icrc.org
(2026-05-14). The Judicial Training Institute at the Ministry of Justice and the ICRC Launch the First International Humanitarian Law Moot Court Competition for Universities in the UAE. icrc.org
(2026-05-14). Children and adolescents in armed conflicts in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-14). Message on World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day 2026. icrc.org
(2026-05-14). Mr. Trump goes to Beijing: No Progress likely on Hormuz. juancole.com
(2026-05-14). Calls to action to parties to conflicts in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-14). Somalia's Child Malnutrition Nears Five-Year Highs. icrc.org
(2026-05-14). ICRC president calls for sustained international engagement to prevent further military escalation in the Middle East during visit to Iraq. icrc.org
(2026-05-14). Iraq: ICRC president to meet senior officials, discuss humanitarian engagement on two-day visit. icrc.org
(2026-05-14). Colombia 2025: A humanitarian crisis beyond numbers. icrc.org
(2026-05-14). Sunday 6/7: Mwangi Mukami: Walking Alongside Youth & the Historically Excluded. indybay.org
(2026-05-14). SA rolls out Electronic Travel Authorisation. sanews.gov.za SA rolls out Electronic Travel Authorisation | Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille says South Africa has embarked on one of the most important reforms in the tourism and immigration ecosystem ⚪ the rollout of the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA). | "This is not just a digital upgrade; it is a fundamental shift in how we welcome visitors, how we compete globally and how we grow our tourism economy," De Lille said on Wednesday. | Speaking at the Electronic Travel Authorisation Workshop at Africa's Travel Indaba, underway at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli Convention Centre in Durban, De Lille said the ETA is alread…
(2026-05-14). Far-Right Nationalist Monarchists March in Paris. indybay.org The annual royalist tribute organized by the far-right nationalist promonarchist French political movement L'Action Franàßaise during the national holiday, Fête nationale de Jeanne d'Arc et du patriotisme, took place on May 10, featuring a parade, brief speeches, and flower-laying at the golden statue of France's patron saint in the Place des Pyramides.
(2026-05-14). El incumplimiento del DIH agravó la situación humanitaria en Colombia en 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-14). Friday 5/15: Get the Flock Out of SF Peninsula. indybay.org Corner El Camino Real/Embarcadero in front of Town and Country Village lamp post | Palo Alto CA…
(2026-05-14). Saturday 5/16: 78th Nakba Day of Remembrance: Kite Build and Solidarity Fly. indybay.org Brickyard Cove, Berkeley (park at Seabreeze Market & Deli – 598 University Ave, Berkeley)…
(2026-05-14). Sunday 6/14: Reclaim Our Flag Day. indybay.org Gateway Plaza | 790 W El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA 94040 | (at the corner of Castro & El Camino)…
(2026-05-13). Trump: I DON'T CARE About Americans Finances. scheerpost.com Donald Trump finally said the quiet part with the volume all the way up: "I don't think about America's financial situation… I don't think about anybody." At the very moment inflation is ripping through household budgets, wages are falling behind, and Americans are working more hours just to stay afloat, the president made it plain—your …
(2026-05-13). Iran's Missile Arsenal Still Intact, Reports Say, Contradicting Trump's Claims. truthout.org Iran's missile arsenal is still largely intact, according to U.S. and other intelligence agencies, contradicting claims made by the Trump administration. Iran has regained access to 30 of its 33 missile sites along the Strait of Hormuz, as well as to the majority of its mobile launchers and underground facilities, according to a report by The New York Times. These missile sites can be used… |
(2026-05-13). The West's bubble of illusion about Israel and about itself is finally being burst. asiapacificreport.nz 
The genocide in Gaza and ethnic cleansing in Lebanon exhausted the West's moral legitimacy. Now Iran is slowly exhausting the West's military primacy, writes Jonathan Cook. ANALYSIS: By Jonathan Cook For decades, two irreconciliable narratives about Israel and its motivations have existed in parallel. On the one side, an official Western narrative portrays a plucky,…
(2026-05-13). Israeli strikes on cars in Lebanon kill 12, including children. newarab.com 
Israel The fresh raids, which also targeted various areas of the country's south, came on the eve of a new round of direct negotiations between Lebanon and Israel in Washington, brokered by the United States, as Hezbollah remains strongly opposed to any direct talks under fire. | Lebanon's health ministry said three strikes on cars along or near the coastal highway around 20 to 3…
(2026-05-13). Israelistrikes kill 12 in Lebanon. tribune.com.pk 
Israeli airstrikes on cars in Lebanon on Wednesday killed 12 people, including two children, Lebanon's health ministry said, a day before the talks between veterans politicians from the two countries in Washington. | security sources told Reuters that some of the Israeli strikes targeted vehicles well beyond the main theatre of conflict in ?the south, on the coastal highway south of Beirut. The strikes came as Lebanon's Simon Karam and Israel's Yechiel Leiter will come face to face in Washington for talks on Thursday. | Lebanon and Israel have no formal ties, but US President Donald Trump is hoping for a histo…
(2026-05-13). Israel Building Factory To Pump Out Its Own FPV Drones. twz.com 
The IDF is racing to catch up to Hezbollah's increasing use of these weapons, which has taken a grim toll on its forces in Lebanon.
(2026-05-13). Israel strikes Lebanon as 380 reported killed since April 17 ceasefire. scmp.com Israel hammered south Lebanon with strikes on Tuesday ahead of talks between the two countries in Washington, as Beirut reported 380 people killed in Israeli attacks since an April 17 ceasefire took effect. | Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem vowed to turn the battlefield into "hell" for Israeli forces, and insisted his Iran-backed group's weapons would not be up for discussion at the talks on Thursday and Friday, after the US had called for its disarmament.
(2026-05-13). Headlines for May 13, 2026. democracynow.org Pentagon Comptroller Says Cost of Iran War Has Risen to $29 Billion, U.S. Inflation Rate Rose to 3.8% in April, WSJ Receives Subpoenas for Records of Journalists Reporting on Internal Discussions of Iran War, Peace Activists Disrupt Politico Defense Summit, Confronting Iranian Opposition Leader Reza Pahlavi, Israeli Attacks Kill 8 in Lebanon in Latest Breaches of U.S.-Brokered Ceasefire, Senators Grill FBI Director Kash Patel over Reports of Excessive Drinking, U.S. Negotiates with Denmark to Open New Military Bases in Greenland, CNN: CIA Officers in Mexico Are Directly Involved in "Targeted Assassinations&…
(2026-05-13). Human rights group calls out Israel: 'if everyone's lying, open Gaza'. thecanary.co 
Human rights group Euro-Med Monitor has called Israel's bluff on its genocide denialism. The murderous apartheid colony is again lashing out and calling the whole world liars for condemning its crimes. Euro-Med kept it simple and to the point: "if everyone's lying, open Gaza": Israel, if everyone is lying, open Gaza. If the ICC, the […] | By
(2026-05-13). Trump's Iran U-turn won't solve Israel's insecurity Trap. juancole.com ( It's possible that this latest instance, the pausing of military action over the Strait of Hormuz, stems from a realisation among some of his advisers that this is a war the US cannot win. More likely, though, it i…
(2026-05-13). South Korea reviews phased support for Strait of Hormuz security efforts. geo.tv 
South Korean Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-Back, speaks during the joint press conference with U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, following the 57th Security Consultative Meeting at the Defense Ministry in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025. — ReutersSEOUL: South Korea is…
(2026-05-13). Iran says 'smart management' plan for Strait of Hormuz finalised in parliament commission. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-05-13). Alexander Zevin: Trump's Gulf War. newleftreview.org Asymmetries of the US-Israeli assault on Iran, as an uneasy balance holds between Tehran's tourniquet on the Strait of Hormuz—and the world economy—and the enormous firepower of the aggressors, at the end of the first round.
(2026-05-13). China wants Pakistan to step up peace diplomacy. tribune.com.pk 
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi called on Pakistan to step up mediation efforts and contribute to properly addressing issues related to opening the Strait of Hormuz, reports China's State-run Xinhua news agency on Wednesday. | Wang made the remarks during a telephone conversation with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar a day earlier. | Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, appreciated Pakistan's constructive diplomatic engagement in facilitating contacts between Iran and the United States, noting that such efforts had helped extend a t…
(2026-05-13). The Emperor has no clothes and no cards. thealtworld.com Business Shanghai is not exactly impressed by the arrival of the Emperor of Barbaria. | SHANGHAI — China's powerhouse moves on like a speed-breaking EV. The atmosphere is electric. At a business dinner in a landmark Cantonese restaurant, Trump's visit to China at least propels the conversation towards something more tangible: the conflicting paths for future generations from the West down to the East. | Business Shanghai is not exactly impressed by the arrival of the Emperor of Barbaria. Even if every possible geopolitical variable may be at stake in what is arguably the most important diplomatic meeting of…
(2026-05-13). Analysis-Trump wants help on Iran. Beijing may have other ideas. al-monitor.com By Andrea Shalal, Michael Martina and Trevor HunnicuttWASHINGTON/BEIJING, May 13 (Reuters) – When U.S. President Donald Trump meets Chinese President Xi Jinping this week he is expected to ask for help resolving his costly and unpopular war with Iran.He is unlikely to get the support he wants.Analysts said that while Xi might agree to nudge Iran's leaders back to the negotiating table, China's leader will be reluctant to cut economic support for Beijing's most important partner in the Middle East or to stop supplying it with the dual-use goods its military needs.
(2026-05-13). Picking up on the vibes in Beijing before major Trump-Xi visit. responsiblestatecraft.org President Trump's impending meeting with President Xi in Beijing will naturally be largely devoted to discussing the Iran War. That war and this meeting are also a good opportunity to discuss U.S. establishment attitudes to China, and one pernicious illusion in particular. Much Western analysis of the background to the summit has emphasized that Trump's disastrous decision to attack Iran has put Xi in a much
(2026-05-13). Trump threatens Iran will be "decimated" if it does not accept US-dictated deal. wsws.org Speaking to reporters before departing for China on Tuesday, President Trump said the US would accept only a "good deal" to end the war against Iran, or the country "would be decimated," adding, "one way or another, we win."
(2026-05-13). Trump vows to push Xi to 'open up' China at superpower summit. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping as they hold a bilateral meeting at Gimhae International Airport, in Busan, South Korea, October 30, 2025. — Reuters Trump's visit will be first by US president in nearly a decade.Trump says expects "long…
(2026-05-13). Donald Trump's red-carpet welcome in Beijing before Xi summit — as it happened. scmp.com This live article is freely available to our registered users. Please log in or create an account below. | Unrivalled Xi-Trump summit analysis: get real-time updates and exclusive boots-on-the-ground reporting from our Beijing and Washington bureaus. Subscribe now with great savings to stay ahead. | US President Donald Trump has arrived at Beijing Capital International Airport for talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
(2026-05-13). US renews US$100 million Cuba aid offer as Trump raises island with Xi. scmp.com The Trump administration on Wednesday publicly renewed an offer of US$100 million in humanitarian aid to Cuba, stepping up pressure on Havana despite Beijing's continued political and economic backing for the island. | The announcement came as US President Donald Trump travelled to China this week for talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, with Trump saying before departure that Cuba would be among the issues discussed during the visit.
(2026-05-13). European firms in China rethink supply chains as Iran war drives up costs, survey finds. scmp.com Some European companies operating in China are shifting more production to the country as part of broader supply chain adjustments in response to the US-Israeli war on Iran, according to a new survey by the EU Chamber of Commerce in China. | The flash survey of European companies found that more than a quarter of firms had adjusted their supply chain strategies in China following the Middle East conflict, as higher energy and logistics costs weigh on operations.
(2026-05-13). Iran war to cast a shadow on BRICS FM meeting in Delhi. newarab.com 
The The grouping, which originally included Brazil, Russia, India, Iran had urged India to use the BRICS platform to build a consensus condemning U.S. and Israeli actions. | The main differences have emerged b…
(2026-05-13). Exclusive-Saudi warplanes struck militias in Iraq during war, sources say. al-monitor.com By Timour Azhari, Ahmed Rasheed and Humeyra PamukRIYADH/BAGHDAD/WASHINGTON, May 13 (Reuters) – Saudi fighter jets bombed targets linked to powerful Tehran-backed Shi'ite militias in Iraq during the Iran war, while retaliatory strikes were also launched from Kuwait into Iraq, multiple sources familiar with the matter said.The strikes are part of a broader pattern of military responses around the Gulf that remained largely hidden during a conflict that has drawn in the wider Middle East since joint Israeli-U.S. strikes on Iran on February 28.
(2026-05-13). Why Tehran Sees the UAE as the Weak Link in the Gulf Alliance. thinktank.pk The Middle East's geopolitical fault lines are shifting rapidly as tensions between Iran, the United States, Israel, and Gulf countries intensify. Among the Gulf states, the United Arab Emirates has increasingly emerged as a central focus of Iranian rhetoric, military signaling, and strategic messaging. While the UAE has long attempted to balance economic pragmatism with …
(2026-05-13). Netanyahu visited UAE, secretly met MBZ during Iran war: Israel's PM office. al-monitor.com JERUSALEM, May 13 (Reuters) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the United Arab Emirates and met with the Emirati president during the war with Iran, a statement from the Prime Minister's Office said on Wednesday. According to the statement, the meeting resulted in an "historic breakthrough" in relations between Israel and the UAE.The statement appeared to be the first confirmation of a meeting between Netanyahu and the Emirati president.
(2026-05-13). Iran frees prominent rights lawyer Sotoudeh on bail – reports. al-monitor.com DUBAI, May 13 (Reuters) – Iran has released on bail prominent human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh, who was arrested in early April in a crackdown during the conflict with the United States and Israel, Iranian news agencies and her daughter said on Wednesday.Nournews, affiliated with Iran's top security body, said Sotoudeh was freed on bail, without referring to any charges she might still face. Mehraveh Khandan, Sotoudeh's daughter, confirmed her mother's release in a post on social media.
(2026-05-13). Israel's Netanyahu held meeting in UAE with president during Iran war: PM office. geo.tv 
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu participates in the state memorial ceremony for the fallen of the Iron Swords War on Mount Herzl, in Jerusalem, 16 October 2025. — Reuters
(2026-05-13). Mossad chief 'visited UAE twice' during US-Israel war on Iran. newarab.com 
The head of Israel's Barnea travelled secretly to the UAE on at least two separate occasions in March and April, the report said, highlighting a growing partnership between Abu Dhabi and Tel Aviv. | Israel's public broadcaster Kan separately reported on We…
(2026-05-13). Why Gulf data centers became deliberate targets in Iran War. responsiblestatecraft.org Iranian Shahed drones
(2026-05-13). Pope Leo XIV grants Vatican's top diplomatic award to Iran envoy. newarab.com 
Pope Leo XIV awarded the The award, the Papal Order of Pius IX, was established in 1847 by Pope Pius IX and is usually given to diplomats and heads of state. | Iranian state media, including Press TV and Mehr News, reported that the knighthood was conferred to Mokhtari due to his efforts to promote "peace, justice, and opposition to war mongering". | Iran's IRNA news agency said that official…
(2026-05-13). History of U.S.-Cuba Turmoil and the Possibility of a Full-Scale War! portside.org History of U.S.-Cuba Turmoil and the Possibility of a Full-Scale War! |
(2026-05-13). U.S. bullies Canada's Sherritt corporation out of Cuba. peoplesworld.org 
TORONTO—A sweeping new executive order signed by President Donald Trump has forced one of Canada's most significant foreign investors out of Cuba, drawing sharp condemnation from solidarity groups who say Washington is using financial coercion to override the sovereign economic decisions of other nations. Toronto-based Sherritt International Corporation, the largest foreign investor in Cuba for …
(2026-05-13). Who is defending Cuba's threatened species? globalvoices.org 
Cuba's biodiversity faces growing threats, but scientists, communities and activists work to protect endangered speciesGlobal Voices | This The story is part of Global Voices' May 2026 Spotlight, "
(2026-05-13). Israel seizes more areas of Gaza, expanding control to 64%. newarab.com 
(2026-05-13). Don't bury Gaza while its people live. newarab.com 
We focus on the numbers. We recite the death toll, the proportion of women and children, the total years of lost life. We share statistics — the number of child amputees, the tons of asbestos-riddled rubble — hoping to shock the still yet unmoved. In our anguish, we quote-tweet politicians with photos of Beit Hanoun, the razed earth pocked with the pale traces of where homes once stood, knowing full well that they are incapable of shame. | I worry in my private moments that we are having the opposite effect of what's intended. What if these photos and statistics only calcify the occupier's might in th…
(2026-05-13). 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.
(2026-05-13). Gaza-bound aid convoy regroups in Libya for renewed push. newarab.com 
A The convoy in support of the Gaza Strip continues to gather in the Joud Daem forest area, around 30 kilometres west of the Libyan capital, The forest camp serves as the first meeting point between c…
(2026-05-13). Nancy Fraser: Gaza as World Event. newleftreview.org The global reverberations of Israel's destruction of Gaza, understood as world event—an epochal turning point which serves to reveal the changing nature of the times. Philosophical reflections on the rise of a new-era McCarthyism in Germany and the US.
(2026-05-13). Madison's July 19, 2026 Big Ride for Palestine: A fundraiser for Middle East Children's Alliance. wibailoutpeople.org Madison's 2026 Big Ride for Palestine: a fundraiser for Middle East Children's Alliance July 19, 10am-2: pm, leaving from Olin Park in Madison. Contact: Cassandra, madisontogaza@gmail.com, 608 445-0357 Barb Olson, rafahsistercity@yahoo.com Donna Walbaum, 608-235-7870 Madison area cyclists of all ages and abilities are invited to participate in the 2026 Middle East Children's Alliance Big Ride for Palestine, July …
(2026-05-13). SJC meeting today under CJP Afridi. tribune.com.pk 
A meeting of the seven-member Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) will be held today (Thursday) under the chairmanship of Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi. | According to sources, the meeting will be attended by Federal Constitutional Court Chief Justice Amin-ud-Din Khan, SC judges Muneeb Akhtar, Jamal Khan Mandokhail and Hasan Azhar Rizvi. | Chief justices of the Lahore High Court and the Islamabad High Court (IHC) óAalia Neelum and Sardar Muhammad Sarfraz Dogar óare also part of the forum. | Sources said that if complaints against any serving judge of the IHC are taken up during the meeting, J…
(2026-05-13). The US Doesn't Give a Shit About Drug Traffic. orinocotribune.com By José Luis Granados Ceja — May 7, 2026 | For all their bluster about the dangers from "narcoterrorist" organizations, we need to be clear: the US doesn't give a shit about drug trafficking, especially the Donald Trump administration. If they did, the US president wouldn't have pardoned and released former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández, a narco trafficker convicted in New York who, according to leaked audios, is returning the favor by conspiring against leftist governments in the region. If Washington gave a shit about organized crime, their closest regional ally would not be Ecuador's Daniel No…
(2026-05-13). 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.
(2026-05-13). How One Supreme Court Ruling Is Rewriting 60 Years of Voting Protections. capitalbnews.org 
Black voters in Southern states fear the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that weakened voting rights protections has set the stage for a return to the 1950s and '60s in terms of representation and the weakening of Black voting power. The ruling is the latest fallout from the Supreme Court's April 29 decision eroding a key …
(2026-05-13). 2026 West Bengal Election Results Live. ummid.com West Bengal Election 2026 Results: Counting of votes began in West Bengal at 77 centers across the state today i.e. Monday May 04, 2026 at 08: 00 am amid heavy security.
(2026-05-13). Xi'an-Shiyan high-speed railway tests full-line operation. ecns.cn On May 12, in Xi'an, the DJ602 comprehensive inspection train departed smoothly from Xi'an East Railway Station in Shaanxi Province and traveled along the main line of the Xi'an-Shiyan High-Speed Railway, crossing the Qinling Mountains to reach Shiyan East Railway Station in Hubei Province, marking the official launch of full-line testing for the entire route.
(2026-05-13). Tremors near Tehran renew concerns over major quake risk. newarab.com 
(2026-05-13). Pistorius in Kiev: Germany arms for war against Russia. wsws.org Almost 85 years after the German invasion of the Soviet Union, Berlin is once again driving forward a military offensive against Russia. The visit by Defence Minister Boris Pistorius to Kiev marks a new stage in German-Ukrainian arms integration.
(2026-05-13). US Senate blocks latest bid to rein in Trump Iran war powers, support grows. al-monitor.com By Patricia ZengerleWASHINGTON, May 13 (Reuters) – U.S. Senate Republicans on Wednesday blocked the latest Democratic-led effort to end the Iran war until it is authorized by Congress, but the measure edged closer to passage as a third Republican voted to advance the bill.The Senate voted 50-49 not to advance the war powers resolution, nearly along party lines. Three Republicans joined every Democrat but one in backing the measure sponsored by Senator Jeff Merkley of Oregon.
(2026-05-13). Did Newsom's $3.8 Billion Hotels-To-Housing Program Pay off? We Filed 100 Records Requests To Find Out. scheerpost.com By Lauren Hepler and Marisa Kendall, CalMatters The Quality Inn & Suites building along Conejo Boulevard stands vacant in Thousand Oaks on Feb. 26, 2026. Photo by Julie Leopo-Bermudez for CalMatters This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. As COVID-19 tore through California, Jennifer Hark Dietz had a decision to …
(2026-05-13). What Supplements Should Be Taken When Training for a Marathon. thecanary.co 
In the NURMI study of European endurance runners, 43% of marathon participants reported regular vitamin supplement use, 34% reported mineral supplement use, and 19% reported carbohydrate or protein supplement use. Most of those products did not change finish times. A small subset did. The aim here is to identify which categories sit on solid evidence […] | By
(2026-05-13). Health budget vote: Infrastructure high on the agenda. sanews.gov.za Health budget vote: Infrastructure high on the agenda | The Department of Health will submit more than 10 bids to the expanded Budget Facility for Infrastructure (BFI) starting in the July 2026 bid window. ⚪ This is according to Health Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, during the tabling of the department's Budget Vote on Wednesday. ⚪ The bids are aimed at accelerating implementation of government's commitment to undertaking substantial investment in health infrastructure, prioritising the construction and revitalisation of academic hospitals as spelt out by President Cyril Ramaphosa earlier during the State of th…
(2026-05-13). 'Currents' multimedia installations portray Schuylkill River in new art exhibit at Fairmount Water Works. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Inside the historic Fairmount Water Works alongside the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia, artist Martha McDonald is set to perform original songs that lament on the history of the Schuylkill River. | The performance is part of "Currents," a new art exhibit at the Fairmount Water Works that pays homage to the life stages of the river. | The exhibit features multimedia installations created by 10 local artists that bring to life the once-obscure underground corridors of the wa…
(2026-05-13). Cobbs Creek golf course seeks to reclaim its status as a force for opportunity and inclusion. whyy.org The Philadelphia region has welcomed major championships to five of its golf clubs, most notably Merion and this week's Yet the area's greatest contribution to While Bobby Jones, Ben Hogan and Gary Pl…
(2026-05-13). Why the world needs China to save more, not less. scmp.com The G7 economists' memo from March and the IMF's April report on global imbalances arrived at the same prescription: China's current account surplus is excessive and should be cut by boosting consumption. | The diagnosis is wrong. The world economy, especially emerging markets and developing economies, benefits from China's high saving.
(2026-05-13). Tongan media faces new type of challenge, following threat. asiapacificreport.nz By Atereano Mateariki, RNZ Pacific journalist Previously it was reporting on governments or politics that brought trouble for Tonga's journalists — now it's reporting on drugs or gangs. Tongan journalists are coming to terms with new pressures on media freedom over reporting on the country's drug crisis, and the role of gangs in it. This…
(2026-05-13). UAE-owned tanker leaks some fuel off Oman following Iran strike. newarab.com 
A unit of state-owned Tehran's effective closure of the
(2026-05-13). Trotsky and the British General Strike of 1926. wsws.org To mark 100 years since the end of the 1926 General Strike (on May 12, 1926), the WSWS is republishing a lecture by Chris Marsden, the national secretary of the Socialist Equality Party (UK). The lecture, "Trotsky and the British General Strike of 1926" was delivered at the SEP (US) International Summer School, held August 2-9, 2025.
(2026-05-13). Who could replace Starmer as UK prime minister? scmp.com British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is under pressure to resign after more than 80 lawmakers in his Labour Party said he was not the right person to lead the country and win the ‚Å next national election. He has vowed to stay on as no formal ‚Å leadership challenge has yet been triggered. | If Labour were to choose a new leader, here is ‚Å a list of those in the frame to replace Starmer: | Wes Streeting, 43…
(2026-05-13). Still, By Any Means Necessary: The Life of Malcolm Shabazz, Grandson of Malcolm X. orinocotribune.com 
Editorial note: Orinoco Tribune does not generally publish pieces older than two weeks. However, an exception is being made in this case as the current article remains as relevant today as when it was first published. | By Yahia Hassani — Feb 22, 2024 | In the US, February marks Black History Month, a month-long commemoration of African-American history and achievements. The lives of many civil rights leaders, activists, and revolutionaries are celebrated, including legendary figures like the martyr of Islam, Hajj Malik el-Shabbaz, better known as Malcolm X. However, many may not have ever heard of Malcolm X…
(2026-05-13). Legislation raising dozens of fees on businesses goes to Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer's desk. whyy.org What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? Legislation hiking business fees is headed to Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer. | Delaware wants to raise several taxes and fees for limited liability companies and other entities. The legislation does not touch fees on corporations. It also boosts the charge for expedited services. | The bill, sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Bryan Townsend, is expected to bring the state more than $140 million in revenue. He said that the fees are artificially low because they had not been upda…
(2026-05-13). The California refinery crisis is a national security risk for America. wattsupwiththat.com The supply chain of fuels and products refined from raw crude oil will face severe imbalances, most likely leading to higher costs and shortages for future generations.
(2026-05-13). Most New Jersey school districts are still recovering from COVID-19 pandemic learning loss; a few are ahead of the curve. 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 March 2020, shortly after the World Health Organization On March 18, 2020, all public schools were closed. | School instruction was…
(2026-05-13). The Sociology of Disobedience: Rejecting Revered Elders for Algorithmic Aldermen. ummid.com We simply cannot afford to replace our revered elders with AI-driven chatbots.
(2026-05-13). US pressures mount on Iraq's incoming Ali Al-Zaidi government. newarab.com 
What Arab Shia political sources in Baghdad told The New Arab that
(2026-05-13). EU faces doubts over ability to arm Ukraine as economic woes deepen. infobrics.org US foreign policy has left Europe in a very difficult situation.
(2026-05-13). Paediatrician in Germany charged with sex offences in 130 cases. scmp.com A paediatrician at a hospital near Berlin has been charged with sex offences in 130 cases, many of which are said to have taken place at the hospital, prosecutors said on Wednesday. | The extent of the offences, which include serious sexual abuse of children and rape, had previously been unknown. The paediatrician has been in pre-trial custody since November, with prosecutors citing a risk of reoffending as a reason for the man's continued detention.
(2026-05-13). CovertAction Bulletin: Close Encounters of the Distraction Kind. covertactionmagazine.com The Pentagon has released hundreds of declassified files, pictures and videos relating to UAPs—Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena—more popularly known as UFOs…
(2026-05-13). Ted Turner: the devil behind cable news. onlineopinion.com.au CNN didn't just report the news. It turned news into an endless performance.
(2026-05-13). Mexico, CIA reject report of US assassination campaign against cartels. aljazeera.com Rebuttals come after US media report alleges that the CIA has 'directly participated' in deadly anti-cartel operations.
(2026-05-13). Greens push Labour to adopt rent controls in King's Speech. thecanary.co 
Since the local elections, the key political question in the UK has been, 'When will the Labour leader go?'. Notably, that's when, not if, because let's face it, the writing has been on the wall for Keir Starmer for some time now. While Labour has obsessed over itself, the Green Party has been working to […] | By
(2026-05-13). This wasn't just an election. It was a verdict. thecanary.co 
This wasn't just an election. It was a verdict. The dust has perfectly settled on last week's local elections, and what a glorious, blood-soaked carnival of neoliberal failure it was. Labour eviscerated The Labour Party, under the watchful, slightly constipated gaze of Keir Starmer, has been eviscerated. More than 1,400 councillors are gone and control […] | By
(2026-05-13). Poland intercepts Russian plane. tribune.com.pk 
Poland said on Wednesday that its air force intercepted a Russian reconnaissance aircraft over international waters in the Baltic Sea, describing the flight as a provocation and a potential threat though Polish airspace was not violated. | According to the Polish army, the Russian aircraft was flying in international airspace without a filed flight plan and with its transponders switched off. "The machine was flying in international airspace without a filed flight plan and with transponders turned off. There was no violation of Polish airspace," the army said. | Polish Defence Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamys…
(2026-05-13). Why Europe Is Taking the Hantavirus Threat More Seriously Now. thinktank.pk A growing hantavirus outbreak linked to an international cruise ship has triggered alarm across Europe after a French woman was placed in critical condition in a Paris hospital. Health authorities are now racing to trace passengers, quarantine contacts, and prevent wider transmission as fears grow about the rare Andes strain of hantavirus that can spread …
(2026-05-13). Why do politicians get to inflame, but citizens don't. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-13). EU won't ban LGBTQ 'conversion therapy' but will push states to act. scmp.com The European Union will not ban "conversion therapy" targeting LGBTQ people, but will push member states to take action against such practices, it said on Wednesday. | So-called conversion "therapies" involve methods that seek to change the sexual orientation or gender identity or expression of members of gay, lesbian, queer and trans people.
(2026-05-13). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 5:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-13). Nigeria, India Deepen Strategic Engagement Ahead of BRICS, India-Africa Forum Summit. infobrics.org Nigeria and India have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral and multilateral cooperation ahead of the forthcoming BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting and the India-Africa Forum Summit scheduled to be held in New Delhi later this month…
(2026-05-13). Oz Says Don't Worry About Hantavirus — RFK Jr. Is "Involved" in Response. truthout.org Speaking to reporters in the White House on Tuesday, President Donald Trump was asked about the potential spread of hantavirus in the U.S., following the return of over a dozen Americans who were on a cruise liner where the virus had infected multiple people. The question specifically asked about infectious disease experts expressing concern regarding the lack of an adequate government… |
(2026-05-13). ILO Labor Treaty Should Protect All Gig Workers. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Delivery workers driving through New Delhi, India, 2026. | © 2026 Human Rights Watch | (New York) — Gig workers around the world experience long hours, unpredictable and declining pay, and serious safety risks, Human Rights Watch said in a report released today. Governments negotiating a landmark treaty under the International Labour Organization (ILO) on platform work in June 2026 should adopt strong, binding standards to ensure fair pay, safe working conditions, and access to social security for gig workers worldwide.The multimedia report, "Algorithms of Exploitation: Right…
(2026-05-13). Indonesia Inches Towards Protections for Domestic Workers. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Activists demand the Indonesian parliament pass a bill to protect domestic workers outside the parliament building in Jakarta, August 14, 2023. | © 2023 Tatan Syuflana/AP Photo…
(2026-05-13). Blah, war, 'antisemitism', with jewels — but Chuck knows Starmer won't last long. thecanary.co 
The 'king's speech' 2026 was war, more war, jewels and boredom. Much like the previous version. Ol' Chuck couldn't manage to look interested as he was forced to read out the plans of a man who clearly won't be around to implement them. The content of the speech itself was what you'd expect from a […] | By
(2026-05-13). Ukraine violated Victory Day truce thousands of times. infobrics.org The Ukrainian regime has shown itself incapable of respecting temporary ceasefires.
(2026-05-13). 'No net metering applicant is poor'. tribune.com.pk 
Federal Minister for Energy Awais Leghari told the National Assembly on Wednesday that applications for net metering were continuing at the same pace despite changes in the policy. | Responding to a calling attention notice moved by Syed Naveed Qamar and others regarding changes in the net metering policy for solar consumers and the proposed 18% tax on solar panels, he said, "There is no poor person in net metering, and no injustice has been done to anyone." | The minister said the revised policy had been approved by the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) and later by the federal cabinet after consultation…
(2026-05-13). Middle East tensions deepen Sudan's humanitarian crisis, says OCHA. ecns.cn The escalation of conflict in the Middle East since late February has worsened Sudans already catastrophic situation.An estimated 33.7 million people across the country require humanitarian assistance this year — the highest number recorded globally.
(2026-05-13). Marcus Verhagen: The Art of Counter-Remembrance. newleftreview.org In 2017, a fire killed 72 residents of Grenfell Tower in West London, exposing a bleak background of neglect. How can art grapple with such an event? Contrasting modes of aesthetic response explored in the works of Chris Ofili, Steve McQueen and Forensic Architecture.
(2026-05-13). Starmer hands Blair's daughter-in-law £500m AI fund. thecanary.co 
Keir Starmer recorded the lowest satisfaction level of any prime minister in British history. Amazingly, things have only gotten worse since then — particularly following the disastrous local elections which took place on 7 May. As a result of this chaos, Starmer has found himself fighting to remain as PM. As such, it's surprising to […] | By
(2026-05-13). Microsoft Ousts Head of Israeli Branch Over Use of Tech to Spy on Palestinians. truthout.org Microsoft's Israel subsidiary has announced that its general manager, Alon Haimovich, will be stepping down from his position on May 31, after an investigation into the subsidiary's collaboration with the Israeli military. Microsoft ordered an inquiry into its Israel subsidiary last year after a joint investigation by The Guardian, Israeli-Palestinian publication +972 Magazine… |
(2026-05-13). Special Tribunal orders freezing of businesswoman's assets following TERS 'abuse'. sanews.gov.za Special Tribunal orders freezing of businesswoman's assets following TERS 'abuse' | The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has welcomed an order of the Special Tribunal to freeze a KwaZulu-Natal businesswoman's assets linked to the abuse of the Unemployment Insurance Fund Temporary Employee Relief Scheme (UIF TERS). | The woman, Yolanda Nombuso Mgobo, allegedly received more than R18 million from the scheme during the COVID-19 pandemic. | The SIU explained that Mgobo did not personally submit claims, however, her company received funds from other companies including Ezogu Trading (Pty) Ltd, Nakomang Trading Enterp…
(2026-05-13). South Africa welcomes China's zero-tariff preference scheme. sanews.gov.za South Africa welcomes China's zero-tariff preference scheme | The Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Parks Tau, has welcomed the announcement by the Government of the People's Republic of China that introduces a temporary zero-tariff preference scheme for 20 non-least developed African countries, including South Africa. | The measure follows an announcement by Chinese President Xi Jinping on 14 February 2026 that China would implement zero-tariff treatment for African countries with which it has diplomatic relations. | Least developed countries are already benefiting from duty-free access to the Chines…
(2026-05-13). New York City transit workers confront need for fight against Wall Street and Mamdani. wsws.org A strike would shut down the center of American and world finance and set the stage for a far broader movement of the working class against inequality and exploitation.
(2026-05-13). Man City beat Palace to close gap with Arsenal to 2, with two games to play. aljazeera.com Manchester City overcome Crystal Palace 3-0 to cut Arsenal's Premier League lead to two points as season finale looms.
(2026-05-13). Democracy Now! 2026-05-13 Wednesday. democracynow.org Headlines for May 13, 2026; FDA Chief Pushed Out in Latest Sign of Public Health Chaos Under RFK Jr.; Astra Taylor on AI Data Center Resistance & Fighting "Billionaire Big Tech Agenda"; Free Salah Sarsour: Muslim & Jewish Communities Demand ICE Release Milwaukee Mosque Leader | Headlines for May 13, 2026; FDA Chief Pushed Out in Latest Sign of Public Health Chaos Under RFK Jr.; Astra Taylor on AI Data Center Resistance & Fighting "Billionaire Big Tech Agenda"; Free Salah Sarsour: Muslim & Jewish Communities Demand ICE Release Milwaukee Mosque Leader…
(2026-05-13). South Texas horror: 7 immigrants, including 14-year-old boy, die after being trapped in rail container. wsws.org The deaths in Texas are the latest social crime produced by the bipartisan anti-immigrant policies of the US government.
(2026-05-13). UPSC Coaching: Haj Committee Invites Application for 2026-27 Batch. ummid.com UPSC Coaching: The Haj Committee of India for its IAS & Allied Services Coaching and Guidance Cell, which runs UPSC Civil Services Coaching for the students from minority communities on concession basis, has invited applications for the 2026-27 batch.
(2026-05-13). Troubles at NuScale Power, Fermi America. wattsupwiththat.com Energy hyperbole and the madness of crowds are evident with both NuScale Power and Fermi America. Bubbles burst.
(2026-05-13). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 4:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-13). 42,000 UC healthcare and service workers set to strike, as AFSCME and management near agreement: Build rank-and-file committees now! wsws.org On May 14, 42,000 University of California workers are set to strike in a major confrontation with the state's Democratic Party establishment.
(2026-05-13). Hezbollah launches biggest drone swarm attack yet on Israel. newarab.com 
(2026-05-13). Increasing the Focus of MSMEs and Entrepreneurs Across the BRICS+ Ecosystem. infobrics.org Dr. Bhaskar Jyoti Sonowal has been elected President of the BRICS Entrepreneurs Alliance (BEA) Global Forum for the 2026—27 term, marking a significant milestone in India's growing leadership within the BRICS+ economic ecosystem…
(2026-05-13). Italy cheers Kate on first visit since cancer diagnosis. tribune.com.pk 
Britain's Princess Catherine was greeted with cheers during a visit to Italy on Wednesday on her first official foreign trip since her 2024 cancer diagnosis. | The Princess of Wales, whose husband Prince William is the heir to the British throne, was welcomed in the northern Italian city of Reggio Emilia. At the start of the two-day trip, she met the city's mayor Marco Massari as hundreds of cheering onlookers waved British flags and held up signs reading "Ciao Kate" and "We love you, Kate!" | Early education is a subject close to the princess's heart as a mother of three children, George, 12, Charlotte, 11, a…
(2026-05-13). China, U.S. start economic, trade consultations in S. Korea. ecns.cn The Chinese and U.S. delegations convened on Wednesday for consultations on economic and trade issues at Incheon International Airport in South Korea.
(2026-05-13). Lavrov accuses US of seeking control over global energy, distracting from Palestine. tribune.com.pk 
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov accused the Trump administration of attempting to "usurp" influence over the global energy market on Wednesday. | Lavrov claimed Washington's objective was to force Russian energy firms such as Lukoil and Rosneft out of international markets as part of a broader strategy to control global energy flows. | "The United States has adopted a series of doctrinal documents, one of which proclaims that the US must dominate global energy markets," he said in an interview with RT India. "So their goal is entirely clear: they want to bring every significant energy supply route under…
(2026-05-13). Dubai Business Forum — China rescheduled to October in Shenzhen. ecns.cn The Dubai Chambers has rescheduled the 2026 Dubai Business Forum — China to Oct. 14 in Shenzhen, the chamber said Tuesday.
(2026-05-13). China's rural tap water coverage reaches 96 pct by end-2025. ecns.cn China's rural tap water coverage reached 96 percent by the end of 2025, the Ministry of Water Resources said Tuesday.
(2026-05-13). Digital access alone not enough to unlock SA's connectivity potential: Minister Malatsi. sanews.gov.za Digital access alone not enough to unlock SA's connectivity potential: Minister Malatsi | While South Africa has made significant progress in connecting citizens to the internet, Communications and Digital Technologies Minister Solly Malatsi says more must be done to unlock the full potential of connectivity. | According to the recently released Digital Infrastructure Investment Study commissioned by the Development Bank of South Africa, the true connectivity access gap is now only 2.2% of all South African households. | "South Africa has made commendable progress in the delivery of digital infrastructure. But -…
(2026-05-13). Hantavirus outbreak renews painful memories for Patagonian village. tribune.com.pk 
Mailen Valle lost her father and two sisters during a hantavirus outbreak more than seven years ago in Epuyen, a village in Argentina's Patagonia region. | With the recent hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship, hard memories have resurfaced for the 33-year-old. | "Losing my dad and my two sisters in less than a month…" she told AFP. | Her voice broke and she laughed nervously, opting to read from a prepared statement because she knew it would be hard to speak. | "Nobody was prepared to see how, in a matter of days, a family table was left empty," she said. | While the Hondius outbreak has left th…
(2026-05-13). US waives visa bonds of up to $15,000 for FIFA World Cup ticket holders. aljazeera.com Trump administration's visa bond programme had raised concerns about soaring costs for World Cup travellers to US.
(2026-05-13). The US-China tech race, resource wars, and the cost of militarization. nationofchange.org Over the past decade, a steady and well-funded campaign has convinced the general public that China is the greatest threat to the safety and security of the American people.
(2026-05-13). Xenophobia rears its ugly head on South Africa's streets. mronline.org 
Over 30 years since apartheid was abolished, nasty anti-migrant rhetoric sweeps the corporate media. The Commnunist Party is ready to fight back, says ROGER McKENZIE.
(2026-05-13). Manipur Violence And A Nation's Fading Attention. ummid.com Manipur does not need occasional outrage, it needs sustained attention, accountability, and action.
(2026-05-13). Telangana SSC Result 2026 Announced, Check List of Toppers. ummid.com The Board of Secondary Education (BSE) Telangana has declared today i.e. Wednesday April 29, 2026 the TS SSC (Class 10) 2026 examination result and score card on its official website bse.telangana.gov.in based on which the Merit List and Toppers Names have also been made public.
(2026-05-13). Minister Lamola arrives in India for BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting. sanews.gov.za Minister Lamola arrives in India for BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting | International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Ronald Lamola, has arrived in New Delhi, India, for the Meeting of BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs/International Relations. ⚪ Lamola expressed confidence that the high-level deliberations will strengthen cooperation among BRICS member states, BRICS partner countries and international partners. ⚪ "Our presence here represents a concerted effort to shape a global architecture that is as sustainable as it is equitable. Through principled engagement and collaborative resolve, we seek to secur…
(2026-05-13). Hong Kong pins focus on life sciences, embodied intelligence in AI push. ecns.cn Hong Kong will establish a committee on AI+ and industry development strategy to formulate strategies for driving industrial transformation through AI, with initial focus on life and health technology and embodied intelligence, John Lee, chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), said on Tuesday.
(2026-05-13). 2026 Kerala Election Results Live. ummid.com Kerala Election 2026 Results: Counting of votes began in Kerala at various centers across the state today i.e. Monday May 04, 2026 at 08: 00 am amid heavy security.
(2026-05-13). Pa. schools are in a 'reading recession,' but these Philly-area schools are on the rise. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? There's a nationwide " Despite making small gains in math scores, the average Pennsylvania student is performing 0.19 grade levels lower than 2022. | According to researchers at Dartmouth Coll…
(2026-05-13). Palestine Action members could face 'terror' charges after trial. newarab.com 
(2026-05-13). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-13). US woman who wrote book on husband's death gets life sentence for his murder. scmp.com A Utah mother who published a children's book about grief after the death of her husband will serve a life sentence without the possibility of parole for his murder, a judge ruled on Wednesday. | Kouri Richins was convicted in March of aggravated murder for lacing her husband Eric Richins' cocktail with five times the lethal dose of fentanyl at their home near Park City in 2022.
(2026-05-13). FO convenes envoys' moot to review Iran ñUS conflict. tribune.com.pk 
The Foreign Office will convene a regional envoys' conference in Islamabad starting Thursday, as part of the government's effort to discuss the ongoing Iran ñUS conflict and recalibrate Pakistan's strategy to protect its economic and geostrategic interests. | "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will convene a Regional Envoys' Conference in Islamabad from 14 ñ18 May 2026," wrote Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on X. | "The conference will review regional and global developments and Pakistan's bilateral relations with brotherly countries, focusing on multifaceted areas. | The reco…
(2026-05-13). China reaches FIFA U-17 World Cup for first time in 21 years. ecns.cn China's under-17 men's team defeated Qatar 2-0 in the third-round Group B match in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Tuesday to advance to the AFC U-17 Asian Cup finals, marking their first appearance at this stage in 21 years.
(2026-05-13). Threat facing GM this month: Its cars won't run without wheels. peoplesworld.org 
THREE RIVERS, Mich.—A General Motors car can't run if its wheels don't have axles. That fact is staring the giant automaker in the face as almost 1,000 workers at American Axle, GM's axle supplier, in Three Rivers, Michigan, authorized a strike at the end of May by a 98%-2% tally. The axle plant workers, members …
(2026-05-13). Africa's Travel Indaba remains a game changer. sanews.gov.za Africa's Travel Indaba remains a game changer | South African National Parks (SANParks) chairperson Beryl Ferguson says Africa's Travel Indaba is more than a marketplace – it remains a melting pot for initiatives that expand the horizons of the tourism industry. | Africa's Travel Indaba 2026 started on Tuesday and ends on Thursday, and is being held under the theme: "Unlimited Africa: Growing Africa's Tourism Economy". | "It is a meeting of ideas, ambition and responsibility. It is where we collectively shape how Africa is experienced by the world and critically, how the continent's natural and cultural heritage…
(2026-05-13). Southern States Move Toward Massive Disenfranchisement of African Americans. wibailoutpeople.org Supreme Court decision in Louisiana v. Callais, et.al eviscerates the already weakened Voting Rights Act of 1965 By Abayomi AzikiweEditor, Pan-African News WireWednesday May 13, 2026Politico-Legal Analysis On May 7, just hours after the Republican-dominated Tennessee State Assembly passed legislation which split Memphis into three separate congressional districts, the city which has a large majority …
(2026-05-13). Michael: An exercise in image control. wsws.org An estate-approved film about Michael Jackson is an exploitation that leans heavily on his music and provides a superficial, selective view of his life.
(2026-05-13). Maharashtra 12th HSC Result 2026 Out, Konkan Region Topper. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary & Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) has declared today i.e. Saturday May 02, 2026 12th HSC exam 2026 result and pass percentages based on which the Merit List and Names of Toppers have also been revealed.
(2026-05-13). Fighting in Sudan's Blue Nile State displaces thousands. aljazeera.com Al Jazeera's Hiba Morgan reports from Al Karama camp in Al-Damazin, Blue Nile State, southeastern Sudan.
(2026-05-13). Argentine city tries to shrug off hantavirus ship 'patient zero' suspicions. scmp.com Argentina's city "at the end of the world" Ushuaia, the jump-off point for expeditions to the Antarctic, has been labouring under suspicion of being the source of the deadly hantavirus outbreak that killed three cruise ship passengers. | The MV Hondius set sail from this spectacular Patagonian port, sandwiched between snow-capped mountains and the South Atlantic, on April 1.
(2026-05-13). WI BOPM: The Necessity of Building Independent Working Class Organization to Move Toward People's Power! wibailoutpeople.org An abbreviated version of this talk was given in Madison, Wisconsin April 11, 2026. It's being reprinted here in solidarity with Detroit people's fighters who are hosting a similar "Lessons of Minneapolis" event May 16, 2026 where WI BOPM members will be present. (1-4 P.M. — Eastern Time — at the IBEW, 1358 Abbot Street) …
(2026-05-13). French president's onstage outburst in Kenya overshadows Africa bid. scmp.com French President Emmanuel Macron is facing backlash after he interrupted a panel at the Africa Forward Summit in Kenya to demand silence from the audience. | Macron stormed the stage to rebuke audience members for what he called a "total lack of respect", accusing them of disrupting speakers during a presentation by artists and young entrepreneurs. He had earlier described himself as a "Pan-Africanist" during a news conference.
(2026-05-13). Ukraine's conscription crisis is getting increasingly bloody. responsiblestatecraft.org The war in Ukraine has been defined by periodic bursts of certainty that Russia is on the back foot, if not close to collapse, and that Ukraine, conversely, is inches away from victory. We
(2026-05-13). US Government Plans AI-Driven Production of Mass Propaganda. projectcensored.org The United States Special Operations Command's (SOCOM) plans to acquire AI technology in the next five to seven years with the purpose of creating massive amounts of curated propaganda, according to a SOCOM document reviewed by Sam Biddle for The Intercept. The document revealed that SOCUM plans to use the…
(2026-05-13). 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…
(2026-05-13). People raising concerns against businesses face highest rate of attacks in five years. thecanary.co 
New global analysis reveals 790 recorded attacks in 2025 against people raising concerns about business-related risks and harms. This is the highest figure in the past five years, equivalent to more than two attacks per day on average. And it includes 53 deaths. The Business and Human Rights Centre published the research. It records attacks […] | By
(2026-05-13). Senate confirms Trump pick Warsh as chairman of the Federal Reserve, following Powell. whyy.org The Senate confirmed President Donald Trump's nominee to lead the Federal Reserve, Warsh, 56, a former top Fed official, was confirmed Wednesday in a largely party-line 54-45 vote and will replace Jerome Powell as chair at an unusually difficult time for the i…
(2026-05-13). The EPA wants to shift monitoring of toxic coal ash to states. grist.org All across Georgia, on the banks of the Coosa, Chattahoochee, and Ocmulgee and other rivers, sit large lagoons filled with coal ash, the toxic residue left behind after coal is burned. These massive impoundments hold In 2015, the Obama administration passed rules requiring utilities to clean up the ponds and implement monitori…
(2026-05-13). China-led standard on digital product carbon footprint approved by IEC. ecns.cn A China-proposed international standard on digital product carbon footprint has been approved by the International Electrotechnical Commission, according to the State Administration for Market Regulation.
(2026-05-13). Per capita income climbs to $1,901. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan's economy grew 3.7% in the outgoing fiscal year, missing the annual target and dashing hopes of higher growth due to slowing wheels of the industry and construction sectors, which has contributed to higher unemployment in the country. | The 3.7% growth rate was pulled by the services sector, followed by 3.5% growth in the industry and 2.9% in the agriculture sector. | The nation's per person income jumped to $1,901 due to increase in foreign remittances, higher economic growth and largely stable exchange rate. The size of its economy reached $452.1 billion in the fiscal year 2025-26, becoming the 42nd…
(2026-05-13). 10,000 Low-Cost Cruise Missiles In Three Years Procurement Plan Laid Out By Pentagon (Updated). twz.com 
The U.S. military now also plans on buying 12,000 'cheap' hypersonic missiles as part of a larger push to bolster munitions inventories.
(2026-05-13). Irish TV to air Father Ted episode instead of Eurovision final. newarab.com 
Ireland's national broadcaster RTÉ will air a classic episode of the sitcom Father Ted instead of broadcasting the final of the RTÉ 2 is scheduled to show "A Song for Europe", the sitcom's famous Eurovision-themed episode, on Saturday night in place of the grand final taking place in Vienna. | The move follows Ireland's decision not to send a contestant to this year's competition, with RTÉ previously saying p…
(2026-05-13). Russia launches huge drone attack on Ukraine. tribune.com.pk 
Russia unleashed a massive daytime drone attack on Ukraine on Wednesday, targeting critical infrastructure in the west, killing at least six people and prompting NATO-member Poland to scramble fighter jets, officials said. | Hungary, now led by a government more in line with the European mainstream, condemned the strikes on areas of Ukraine with ethnic Hungarian communities and summoned the Russian ambassador. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy praised the Hungarian action as an "important message". | Zelenskiy, writing on Telegram while attending a security conference in Romania, said the Russian attack…
(2026-05-13). The Spectral Palestinian: Presence Before Politics. juancole.com ( "One way to frame this political predicament of Palestinians is as being caught between visibility and invisibility. It captures this peculiar positio…
(2026-05-13). Voters trust unions over corporations to deal with AI. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—In dealing with the impact of artificial intelligence on their lives, and particularly their jobs, more voters—though not a majority—trust unions for accurate information, and nobody else. They most certainly distrust corporate chieftains who rush to embrace AI as a way to save time and money, and in many cases are rushing to use it …
(2026-05-13). Al Qadsiah wins but Al Nassr remains on top in SPL standings. ummid.com Al Qadsiah football club Sunday April 03, 2026 defeated Cristiano Ronaldo-led Al-Nassr 3-1 in the 31st round of the ongoing Saudi Pro League season.
(2026-05-13). Abdul El-Sayed's historic Senate run builds on Palestine's rich legacy in Michigan politics. mondoweiss.net 
Abdul El-Sayed is a frontrunner in Michigan's Senate primary and part of the pro-Palestine wave reshaping the Democratic Party. His campaign's success is also rooted in Detroit's long history of Palestinian solidarity in progressive politics.
(2026-05-13). One Nation rise can be countered. socialist-alliance.org 
The Pauline Hanson One Nation (PHON) party's victory in the federal seat of Farrer by-election is an advance for racist, anti-immigrant and right-wing politics.
(2026-05-13). Anti-immigration rhetoric only compounds Italy's birthrate crisis. thecanary.co 
Italy is an old owl. And this owl, once queen of the night, finds it increasingly difficult to spread its wings. Its skeleton stiffens, its joints creak, and the gaze that once swept across the horizon now looks ever more downwards, towards the water's surface. For many Italians, this metaphor speaks directly to the country's […] | By
(2026-05-13). 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.
(2026-05-13). Trump's FDA Chief Is Pushed Out. Acting Head Is Nonscientist Friend of Don Jr. truthout.org Trump's commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, Dr. Martin Makary, has resigned. During Makary's 13-month tenure, he attempted to split the difference between Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Make America Healthy Again agenda and a more traditional approach to regulation, ultimately angering both camps. "Nobody was happy with what he did," says Dr. |
(2026-05-13). Xi holds talks with Tajik president. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with Tajik President Emomali Rahmon, who is on a state visit to China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Tuesday.
(2026-05-13). UAE bank federation chief says no concerns of capital flight. newarab.com 
The chairman of the Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair said at a press conference that there was no basis for fears of capital leaving the country. | "On average it is fine, with some money going out and some coming in," he said, shrugging off questions on capital flight from the UAE, which in recent years has attracted an increasingly diverse…