(2026-05-05). Netanyahu's Hezbollah War Masks a Mission of Destruction. juancole.com New York (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — As Israel destroys villages in Southern Lebanon committing crimes of war, US media use the same Gaza genocide playbook. Hezbollah is simply being substituted for Hamas. | Israel has become a master at twisting international law to its own purposes. It continues to successfully sell its distortions justifying ethnically cleansing in Southern Lebanon, as the US press relentlessly parrot IDF talking points, just like they did in Gaza. | On April 28, a videotape of
(2026-05-05). Lebanon Melkite bishops 'concerned' over Israeli demolitions. newarab.com 
The Council of Melkite Greek Catholic Bishops in Lebanon urged the Lebanese government and the United Nations to protect the property of civilians and religious institution…
(2026-05-05). Oh No, The People Who Defend Genocide Think I'm Bad. thealtworld.com Israel supporters really expect you to be intimidated when they mob your replies yelling at you and calling you names. Like oh no, the people who defend bombing hospitals think I'm bad. | Yeah sorry there's nothing you can say to me to make me sit here and go along with the latest fake antisemitism scare or whatever the current narrative of the day happens to be. You don't get to assault free speech throughout the western world to protect the information interests of a genocidal apartheid state and then demand I be silent about it. Yell, scream, call me names all you want‚Ää—‚Ä&au…
(2026-05-05). Trump's deployment of warships to Strait of Hormuz escalates Iran war. wsws.org The increasingly desperate actions of American imperialism express the strategic debacle it confronts after 35 years of uninterrupted wars of aggression.
(2026-05-05). Hegseth Says Ceasefire "Not Over" as Trump Threatens to Obliterate Iranian Boats. truthout.org On Tuesday morning, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth insisted that the ceasefire with Iran is still in effect — despite ongoing naval warfare, with U.S. forces reportedly destroying six Iranian boats on Monday and President Donald Trump threatening that other vessels that cross the U.S. blockade will be obliterated. Describing the U.S.'s blockade on Iranian vessels near the Strait of Hormuz… |
(2026-05-05). America's hate-hate affair with Iran: A collision course for the ages. responsiblestatecraft.org Two months after the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran on February 28, a tense standoff prevails. There is no active warfare, but no signs of a diplomatic breakthrough either. The war is a culmination of a 47-year trajectory which set the U.S. and Iran on this collision course. Mutual hostility was the norm since 1979, and even rare openings, such as the cooperation in a post-Taliban Afghanistan in 2002, or a landmark nuclear pact in 2015, failed to change that path to a more functional relationship.Serious questions remain: what are the principal drivers of this poisoned state of affairs that ultimately led us t…
(2026-05-05). Thanks to Trump and Netanyahu, everyone now wants to go nuclear. scmp.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and successive US presidents have spent the better part of the past three decades warning that a nuclear-armed Iran would threaten the whole world. Now, thanks to the illegal US-Israeli war, Iran may have to go nuclear by claiming self-defence. | After all, what is good for the goose is good for the gander. Israel would justify its clandestine nuclear weapon programme, which dates back to the 1950s, by claiming Arab states wanted to exterminate it. Well,…
(2026-05-05). The Iran nuclear lie and the warning signs Australia must not ignore. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-05). US intel indicates limited new damage to Iran nuclear programme. newarab.com 
US intelligence assessments indicate that the time The assessments of Tehran's nuclear programme remain broadly unchanged even after two months of
(2026-05-05). Iran strikes again in Hormuz? After UAE's vessel is attacked, mystery blast hits South Korean ship. hindustantimes.com Tensions spike in the Strait of Hormuz after a mystery explosion set a South Korean-linked cargo vessel ablaze, prompting an investigation into possible sabotage. South Korea has confirmed the fire and launched a probe, even as suspicions swirl around Iran amid escalating maritime confrontations. The incident comes on the heels of alleged drone attacks on Gulf vessels and conflicting claims over missile threats to U.S. warships, as Donald Trump's Hormuz mission faces mounting resistance.
(2026-05-05). New sanctions, threats and military exercises set stage for US assault on Cuba. wsws.org Amid escalating sanctions, military exercises, and threats by Donald Trump to take the island "immediately," Washington is laying the groundwork for a regime-change war against Cuba.
(2026-05-05). Trump withdraws 5,000 US troops from Germany as Berlin steps up rearmament. wsws.org The announcement by President Donald Trump to withdraw 5,000 US troops from Germany and halt the planned deployment of US intermediate-range weapons in Germany marks a further escalation of the crisis in transatlantic relations.
(2026-05-05). U.S.-Iran War About to Explode Again? w/ Navid Zarrinnal in Tehran. thealtworld.com The Trump administration has announced a new military operation in the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran is warning that any unauthorized U.S. presence will be treated as hostile. | At the same time, Washington is rejecting key parts of Iran's proposal to end the war, including sanctions relief and limits on the blockade. | So what is this "ceasefire," really? | Is Iran actually weakened, as Trump claims — or has the war strengthened internal support for resistance? | And is the next round already underway? | In this episode of Dispatches, Rania Khalek is joined from Tehran by Iranian-American academic Navid Zar…
(2026-05-05). Trump's War on Iran & Strait of Hormuz Crisis Reveal "Limits of American Imperial Power" democracynow.org 
We speak with Middle East history professor Toby Jones about the ongoing crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, where overlapping blockades by Iran and the United States have disrupted shipping and the wider global economy since the start of the war in late February. Jones says this latest conflict is part of a decadeslong project by the United States to exert imperial control over the oil-rich region, but that it's now in danger of a strategic loss signaling a deeper imperial decline. | "Through an unprovoked assault on Iran, Trump has accelerated, or at least clarified, the real limits of American imperial…
(2026-05-05). How China-Gulf ties can turn energy vulnerability into sustainability. scmp.com For decades, the Strait of Hormuz has been a narrow passage with a big footprint. Whenever it comes under tension, the world is reminded that energy security is less a policy construct than an everyday reality for Asia's economies, factories and prices. For China, Japan, South Korea, India and Southeast Asia, it has always been more than just a Middle Eastern problem. It is an Asian economic issue. | This is why we should not interpret the latest Gulf tensions solely in terms of naval forces,…
(2026-05-05). On Iran, Trump Has Backed Himself — and Much of the World — Into a Corner. truthout.org U.S. efforts to force an end to the stalemate in the Strait of Hormuz by attempting to escort a few U.S.-flagged ships through the Iranian closure will not only fail to relieve the worsening global fuel crisis and disruption of supply chains, it risks a resumption of full-scale war. The Trump administration has rejected Iran's suggestion for negotiating an end to the blockade followed by a… |
(2026-05-05). How did Iran's rockets counter the new lies and threats of Trump's "Freedom Project" ? thealtworld.com Why shouldn't we see the Strait of Hormuz as a grave for his hubris and the pride of his magnificent country? And will he look to China for help? | The Iranian army's use of two missiles to target an American military ship attempting to breach the Strait of Hormuz, forcing it to turn back, is the first sign of Iran's military response to President Donald Trump's "Freedom Project" launched yesterday under the guise of allowing more than 900 ships and oil tankers stranded in Gulf waters to pass through. | Ibrahim Azizi, the head of the Iranian parliament's National Security Committee, issued a strong warning to Pre…
(2026-05-05). South Korea rebuffs Trump's 'Project Freedom' call after Hormuz ship fire. scmp.com When a South Korean cargo ship exploded and caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz late on Monday, Donald Trump wasted no time declaring what he thought it meant. | "Perhaps it's time for South Korea to come and join the mission!" the US president wrote on his social media platform Truth Social, invoking the incident as fresh justification for Seoul to send naval forces to the embattled waterway. | Seoul's answer, for now, has been a polite but firm no — or at least, not yet.
(2026-05-05). Oil prices surge as violence flares in Strait of Hormuz. aljazeera.com Brent crude rises nearly 6 percent as soaring tensions in waterway push ceasefire to the brink.
(2026-05-05). Hormuz tensions threaten US-Iran truce as UAE reports attacks. newarab.com 
The ceasefire between Iran and the US is under threat, after a spate of attacks in the region and escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have left the truce crumbling. | Late on Monday, Iran, however, did not deny the strikes b…
(2026-05-05). Islamist offensive tacitly backed by Paris shakes Mali. wsws.org Against the backdrop of the war against Iran and Russia, the conflict between the anti-imperialist aspirations of the Malian masses and the bourgeois politics of the Malian junta is emerging ever more clearly.
(2026-05-05). Headlines for May 5, 2026. democracynow.org Trump Threatens Iran Will Be "Blown off the Face of the Earth" If It Targets U.S. Navy Ships, Protester Remains on D.C. Bridge for Fifth Consecutive Day to Oppose Iran War, Iran Hangs Three Men over January Anti-Government Protests, Israeli Military Says It's Ready for Renewed Full-Scale Assault on Gaza, Israeli Forces in Nablus Kill Palestinian Man as His Wife Gives Birth, Pentagon Says It Blew Up Another Boat in Caribbean, as Claimed Death Toll Rises to 188, Ukrainian Attacks on Russian Refineries Trigger Black Sea Oil Spills and Toxic Rain, Federal Appeals Court Blocks Ex-Prisoner Who Won Ele…
(2026-05-05). Spirit workers lose paychecks and benefits as executives seek $10.7 million in "retention" bonuses. wsws.org The collapse of Spirit has priced millions of working class travelers out of air travel overnight—and it is only the first casualty of the fuel crisis triggered by the US-Israeli war on Iran.
(2026-05-05). downplay the risk: Iran and Trump are one step away from all-out regional war. haaretz.com Despite his threats to destroy Iran's national infrastructure, Trump does not appear eager to return to a full scale war. Having said that, nothing has fundamentally changed for the U.S. President, who makes the ultimate decisions…
(2026-05-05). Blame the NZ govt for 'selective' human rights morality, not activists. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By John Minto Forough Amin in her opinion piece "The consequences of selective morality" (The Press, 28 April 2026) argues that the Palestine solidarity movement's call for sanctions against Israel is "selective morality". She says we should be calling out all human rights abuses everywhere — which in her case means Iran. We agree…
(2026-05-05). Iranian media: U.S. targeted two civilian boats carrying goods towards Iran, not IRGC speedboats. haaretz.com
(2026-05-05). US, Iran claim dominance in Hormuz amid fresh drone strikes. newarab.com 
(2026-05-05). New Iranian Attacks On UAE As Ceasefire Holds By A Thread (Updated). twz.com 
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Tuesday said it came under attack from Iranian missiles and drones. The strikes come a day after the "The UAE's air def…
(2026-05-05). Arab states condemn Iran attack on UAE as Hormuz tensions rise. newarab.com 
Tensions are rising sharply in the Gulf after the The UAE's defence ministry said it intercepted 15 missiles and four drones launched from Iran, marking the first such attack on the Emirates since
(2026-05-05). Why Fujairah matters: UAE oil hub beyond Iran's reach in Hormuz. newarab.com 
The attack reportedly hit storage facilities linked to Vitol, a major player in global fuel supply. The strike has raised concerns across shipping markets, with war risk insurance premiums for some vessels rising to as much as 5% of a ship's value, or roughly $7.5 million per voyage. | The incident has highlighted Fujairah's s…
(2026-05-05). Ceasefire Collapse: Are the US and Iran Heading Toward War? thinktank.pk The fragile calm between the United States and Iran is rapidly fading, raising a critical question for global security: has the ceasefire effectively ended, and is the world on the brink of another major war in the Gulf? Recent attacks on oil infrastructure in the United Arab Emirates and rising naval tensions in the Strait …
(2026-05-05). Trump assails Pope Leo again, just before Rubio's Vatican trip. scmp.com US President Donald Trump has renewed his criticism of Pope Leo, potentially complicating a fence-mending visit that Secretary of State Marco Rubio plans to make to the Vatican on Thursday. | In an interview with conservative commentator Hugh Hewitt, Trump said the first American-born pontiff was helping Iran and also making the world less safe with his comments about the importance of not treating immigrants with disrespect.
(2026-05-05). Gaza's no-cash transport crisis sparks new paper transit card. newarab.com 
When Ayat Hani needs to get somewhere in Gaza, the hardest part isn't the broken roads or the heat. It's the change. | Getting around after over two years of "Every time I try to take a ride, I can't find anyone who'll accept payment without exact change, and I never have it," Ayat, who lives in the Sahaba neighbourhood in central Gaza, tells The New Arab. | She ends up waiting on the street for stretches at a time, or walking dist…
(2026-05-05). In Gaza, World Press Day is literally about life or death. newarab.com 
Every year on 3 May, the communities around the globe mark In the war-torn
(2026-05-05). 'For you, for them': Avila writes to daughter from Israeli jail. newarab.com 
A Gaza Thiago àÅvila, one of around 180 activists aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla seized in international waters off the coast of Greece on 29 April, addressed the letter to his daughter Teresa, apologising for his absence while explaining his decision to…
(2026-05-05). Sweden: Parties Should State Position on Israel, Palestine. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A member of the UN checks on the destruction at a school run by the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) that was previously hit by Israeli bombardment, in the Nuseirat camp in the central Gaza Strip on July 15, 2024. | © 2024 Majdi Fathi/NurPhoto via AP…
(2026-05-05). Israel extends detention of Gaza flotilla activists until 10 May. newarab.com 
Israeli authorities have extended the detention of two foreign activists from the Israel-based NGO Adalah said the court's decision to extend the detention of
(2026-05-05). Gaza: Israeli strikes kill 2 Palestinians in latest truce breach. newarab.com 
Medics said a Palestinian was killed and two others were wounded by an Israeli airstrike near the Sheikh Radwan neighbourhood in There was no immediate Isr…
(2026-05-05). Israeli strike sparks fire in northern Gaza City. aljazeera.com Video from Gaza City shows flames rising after an Israeli strike targeted a group of civilians.
(2026-05-05). Venezuela at ICJ: Court Lacks Jurisdiction Over Essequibo Dispute. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( The delegation includes Ambassador Samuel Moncada, Attorney General Larry Devoe, and Solicitor General Arianny Seijo, along…
(2026-05-05). President Maduro Calls for Unity and Faith to Overcome Difficulties 4 Months After Kidnapping. orinocotribune.com On Sunday, four months after his kidnapping, Venezuela's Constitutional President Nicolás Maduro urged the Venezuelan people to promote unity and faith as tools to overcome adversity. | In a message In the message, co-signed by First Lady Cilia Flores, President Maduro noted that spiritual strength is the necess…
(2026-05-05). Selective reporting on Golders Green exposed. thecanary.co 
On Wednesday 29 April, Essa Suleiman allegedly stabbed three men — two Jewish and one Muslim, in Golders Green. At the time of the attack, Suleiman was living in supported housing, having previously been detained in a secure hospital. Suleiman has a history of mental illness, and was referred to Prevent in the past. The initial […] | By
(2026-05-05). 47 Reasons to End War on Iran. warisacrime.org Can You please oppose the war on Iran for one of the following 47 reasons? By oppose I do not mean that you claim you oppose it, as if you were a Democrat in Congress hoping to drive down Trump's approval ratings by keeping the war going while claiming to supposedly oppose it. By oppose …
(2026-05-05). What Starbucks Taught Me About Union-Busting. portside.org What Starbucks Taught Me About Union-Busting |
(2026-05-05). American homes need heat pumps, not space heaters. grist.org If you want to ditch your gas furnace and heat your home more cleanly and efficiently, you need to scale up one of your kitchen appliances. The first option is "electric resistance heating," better known as a space heater, which acts like a giant toaster to warm a room instead of bread. The second is a heat pump, which extracts warmth from even freezing outdoor air and pumps it indoors, like a refrigerator moves heat from inside the box to the kitchen. (That's why the back of your fridge feels warm, by the way.) | Energy experts say that to bring down greenhouse gas emissions and improve human health, we need…
(2026-05-05). 'A Fight Ahead': Black Voters Face Fallout From U.S. Supreme Court Decision. capitalbnews.org 
Just days after the U.S. Supreme Court decidedto erode a key provision of the landmark Voting Rights Act of 1965, several Southern states have pushed to redraw their congressional maps — a move that could weaken Black voting power and political representation. The high court on April 29 issued a 6-3 decision striking down a …
(2026-05-05). In reversal, Shin Bet lifts ban on BibiLeaks suspect accessing office. haaretz.com Yonatan Urich, an advisor to the Israeli prime minister, has been barred from his boss' bureau due to suspicions he has committed security offenses…
(2026-05-05). Shooting shortly after Vance motorcade passage triggers brief White House lockdown. geo.tv 
Matthew Quinn, Deputy Director of the US Secret Service, walks to speak to the media at the scene of an officer-involved shooting in Washington, DC, US, May 4, 2026.Suspect fled on foot, then drew weapon, opened fire.Secret Service agents returned fire, shot the suspect.A juvenile bystander…
(2026-05-05). Witch-hunt Against Chinese Scientists Has Taken a Deadly Turn. covertactionmagazine.com Persecution of Chinese scientists is part of anti-China policy that could lead to World War III On March 20, Danhao Wang, a brilliant thirty-year-old Chinese post-doctoral physicist at the University of Michigan, allegedly took his own life after being subjected to hostile questioning by federal agents. China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs afterwards demanded a full …
(2026-05-05). Is DNC Boosting Kamala for '28? portside.org Is DNC Boosting Kamala for '28? |
(2026-05-05). Say NO to Flock License Plate Readers In Milwaukee! May 7, 2026 Fire Police Commission Meeting. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2005-05-26). Anticolonial fraud: The Kremlin in Africa. links.org.au 
The Kremlin is exploiting anti-imperialist sentiment in Africa to advance its own imperial ambitions, contends Sasha Fokina.
(2026-05-05). Navy's Unwanted Sea Base Ship Will Test At-Sea Rearming Of Warships. twz.com 
At-sea reloading demonstrated by USNS Montford Point could be key in a future fight in the Pacific and give these ships a new lease on life.
(2026-05-05). Only 16 House Races Are Actually Competitive in 2026 Midterms, Analysis Finds. truthout.org A new analysis of midterm races for the House of Representatives set to take place this fall indicates that only 16 districts are considered true tossups, likely the fewest number of competitive seats seen in a midterm election since such observations began in the 1980s. The Cook Political Report, which analyzes all 435 House races (as well as Senate races and presidential elections)… |
(2026-05-05). Plaid Cymru Leader Says Party Is Prepared for Government as Labour Dominance Collapses in Wales. bylinetimes.com The pro-independence leader who polling suggests is on the brink of power in Wales has told Byline Times he believes Labour's century of "dominance" over the nation is coming to an end. | Left-wing party Plaid Cymru is framing the Welsh Senedd election as the most significant since devolution began in earnest 26 years ago. | A YouGov poll released on 21 April suggested, that Reform UK and Plaid Cymru are effectively neck-and-neck, winning 37 and 36 seats respectively in Wales' now-expanded Parliament. | Labour's vote share is projected to fall to 13%, down 23 points on the 2021 election. The party has held…
(2026-05-05). New Issue Of JOHNSTONE: The Empire Can No Longer Hide Its Ugly Nature. caitlinjohnstone.com.au The new issue of JOHNSTONE is now available to order in print or download as a pay-what-you-want e-book version. This one is titled "The Empire Can No Longer Hide Its Ugly Nature" and features a painting of Trump's odious secretary of state/acting national security advisor Marco Rubio. As the US ramps up its aggressions against …
(2026-05-05). Trump's Judicial Nominees Refuse to Say He Can't Run for a Third Term. truthout.org Political observers are expressing alarm after several of President Donald Trump's lifetime judicial nominees refused to say whether he is eligible to run for a third term. During a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Thursday, Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.) asked Trump judicial nominee John Marck to describe the 22nd Amendment of the US Constitution, which states that "no person shall be… |
(2026-05-05). Alabama lawmakers adjourn after protests over redistricting. aljazeera.com Alabama lawmakers adjourned their session after protesters entered the State House during protests over redistricting.
(2026-05-05). Australian Labor government axing public sector jobs to deepen budget cuts. wsws.org The Albanese government is slashing thousands of public service positions—a warning of what is to come in next week's budget.
(2026-05-05). Deadly hantavirus outbreak traps 150 on cruise ship as WHO identifies more cases. scmp.com A hantavirus outbreak tied to a cruise ship off Cabo Verde has grown to seven cases, including two confirmed infections, the World Health Organization said on Monday, with three deaths among those linked to the voyage. | The Dutch-flagged MV Hondius is carrying 147 passengers and crew from 23 countries. Among the passengers are 17 Americans, 19 Britons and 13 from Spain. Sixty-one crew members are also on board.
(2026-05-05). Turkey Developing Its Own Bladed 'Ginsu' Precision Guided Munition. twz.com 
(2026-05-05). UAE's OPEC Exit: Pragmatic Oil Policy, Not 'Stranded Assets' Panic. wattsupwiththat.com The UAE's departure, the largest and most consequential since the cartel's founding, weakens OPEC+ materially and reputationally, but it does so because of internal rifts, US supply abundance and regional conflict — not because Abu Dhabi's planners have swallowed the IEA's Net Zero Kool-Aid.
(2026-05-05). Stalin, Trotsky and the 1926 British General Strike. wsws.org May 4 marked 100 years since the beginning of the 1926 British General Strike. The strike, defeated after nine days, was a pivotal experience for the working class in Britain and internationally. The WSWS is re-publishing a lecture, "Stalin, Trotsky and the 1926 British general strike" by Chris Marsden, the National Secretary of the Socialist Equality Party (UK). It was first delivered at a summer school of the Socialist Equality Party (US) held August 2007 in Ann Arbor in the United States.
(2026-05-05). Trump Is Targeting Immigrants With $1.8 Million Fines for Staying in the US. truthout.org Sanchez was already nervous about receiving a letter from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, but nothing could prepare him for seeing the dollar amount the government said he owed them: $1,820,252.00 The Cuban landscaper, who came to the United States with his family 20 years ago, was floored. The Arizona Mirror isn't identifying Sanchez by his full name because he fears he will be… |
(2026-05-05). Brazil's unions isolate Sà£o Paulo education strikes. wsws.org The struggles of teachers and students in Sà£o Paulo are part of a growing movement of the international working class against the austerity policies driven by the capitalist crisis and the effects of the war against Iran.
(2026-05-05). BTC/XRP rebounds, but more and more people are changing their participation methods. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-05). Deadly hantavirus may have spread between humans on luxury cruise, but risk is low: WHO. scmp.com The World Health Organization said on Tuesday that it suspects some rare human-to-human transmission of the deadly hantavirus took place between very close contacts on board a luxury cruise ship hit by seven confirmed or suspected cases. | Human-to-human transmission is not common, and the UN health agency reiterated that the risk to the wider public was low from a disease typically spread from contact with infected rodents.
(2026-05-05). Strong security presence in Mexico's Sinaloa state amid cartel violence. aljazeera.com Security forces have intensified their presence across parts of Mexico's Sinaloa.
(2026-05-05). Italy PM Meloni warns over AI deepfakes after false photos of her circulate. scmp.com Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni ‚Å said on ‚Å Tuesday that fake images ‚Å of her generated by artificial intelligence were circulating online, warning that such false photos could deceive the public and target people unable to defend themselves. | Meloni said ‚Äåin a statement that several fake photos of her had been created with AI and passed off as real by political opponents. | She posted one such image appearing to show her sitting on a bed wearing underwear.
(2026-05-05). Why Europe Is Rethinking Its Security Future. thinktank.pk The latest gathering of European leaders has exposed a growing reality that many in the continent are no longer willing to ignore: Europe's long-standing reliance on the United States for security is increasingly uncertain. While no leader openly framed the issue as a direct confrontation, the shadow of Donald Trump loomed large over discussions, signaling …
(2026-05-05). War Powers Act Exists to Prevent Trump's Iran Quagmire. juancole.com By | (
(2026-05-05). Wu Yize: The new World Snooker Champion announced with authority, not hype. thecanary.co 
In the end, it was not the noise, the narrative or the weight of the moment that decided the 2026 World Snooker Championship. It was an 85‚Äëpoint break from a 22‚Äëyear‚Äëold who had never won a match at the Crucible before this year. Wu Yize did not just win a world title; he arrived as […] | By
(2026-05-05). Smaller AIM-9X Sidewinder For Stealthy Weapons Bays Is In Development. twz.com 
More compact AIM-9Xs will allow aircraft to carry more at once and make them easier to fit at all inside the weapons bays of future drones.
(2026-05-05). Union presents pay-cutting offer to New Zealand nurses. wsws.org Nurses and healthcare workers should reject the offer presented by the NZNO, which would slash wages and do nothing to address the staffing crisis in hospitals.
(2026-05-05). "All this money for bombs but no money for education" : May Day protesters in US denounce war and dictatorship. wsws.org Although officially dominated by Democrats and the labor bureaucracy, hundreds of thousands in the US marched on May Day to oppose war and defend immigrants and democratic rights.
(2026-05-05). Black Celebs Who Slayed the 2026 Met Gala. capitalbnews.org 
Black celebrities delivered showstopping looks at the 2026 Met Gala, drawing on artistic inspiration at one of the industry's biggest nights. The theme of the exhibition, "Costume Art," focuses on the relationship between clothing and the human form. The dress code, "Fashion is Art," encouraged attendees to celebrate the "dressed body" in all its forms. …
(2026-05-05). Public Access TV at Risk: Cable Giants Threaten to Cut Funds for Local Stations Across U.S. democracynow.org 
As more people cut the cord and drop their cable TV subscriptions, public access channels are losing a vital source of revenue. For decades, cable television companies have paid franchise fees to local municipalities as compensation for use of the public right of way, through which the companies route cables and utilities. Those fees have funded local stations focused on public, educational, and governmental access programming. | "As there's migration to digital entertainment and to streaming, there is no local investment — there's no local jobs, there's no local programming,"…
(2026-05-05). America builds AI, China uses it. That gap may decide the future. scmp.com When it comes to artificial intelligence, the United States still dominates the headlines — and, by most conventional measures, the technology itself. American institutions continue to produce a large share of high-impact AI research, and private investment reached over US$109 billion in 2024, nearly 12 times China's total, according to the Stanford Institute for Human-Centred AI. | At the same time, the economics of AI are rapidly improving. Training and deployment costs have fallen dramatically…
(2026-05-05). Teaching union approves motion to boycott Israel. thecanary.co 
The national executive (NEC) of the NASUWT teaching union has approved a motion to boycott, divest from and sanction Israel at its May monthly meeting. The motion was sponsored by NEC member and NIEC Global Solidarity Committee member Raymond Beggs. It brings NASUWT policy in line with most other large education unions. The motion is titled […] | By
(2026-05-05). Is the UAE Losing Its Moral Authority in the Muslim World? thinktank.pk In recent years—particularly during and after the 2026 Iran war—the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has faced growing criticism across the Arab and broader Muslim world. Once portrayed as a stable, business-friendly hub and a model of modern Islamic governance, the UAE's recent political, economic, and security decisions have raised serious concerns about its regional standing. …
(2026-05-05). Blast at fireworks factory in China's Hunan kills 21, Xi calls for probe. geo.tv 
Firefighters work to distinguish a fire following a blast at a fireworks manufacturing factory in Liuyang, Hunan province, China, May 5, 2026. — ReutersHunan fireworks factory blast kills 21, injures 61.Xi orders thorough probe into deadly factory explosion.Nearly 500 rescuers…
(2026-05-05). Trump likens his Iran War to Vietnam Iraq. Feel Better? juancole.com ( As Trump's War shambles on with no end in sight, President Trump asks us to put his "little excursion" "in perspective." Compared to Vietnam and Iraq, Trump says, the Iran conflict has lasted "not very long at all." | Does anyone find comfort in comparing the Iran disaster with two of America's…
(2026-05-05). Newborn born in Nablus a day after his father was killed in Israeli raid. aljazeera.com A Palestinian family in Nablus has welcomed a newborn whose father was shot dead by Israeli forces.
(2026-05-05). Mali junta chief to take over killed defence minister's role. newarab.com 
(2026-05-05). UK lawyer says police wrongly listed him as 'Hamas member'. newarab.com 
A UK-based lawyer Documents disclosed as part of the case show that a detective inspector reco…
(2026-05-05). Man City have lost control of the Premier League title race: Guardiola. aljazeera.com Man City's 3-3 draw at Everton has left them five points adrift of leaders Arsenal, albeit with a game in hand.
(2026-05-05). Mateship for sale: The economic betrayal of working Australia. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-05). Is Trump Losing All His European Allies? fpif.org It's been a year and two months since Vice President JD Vance The Trump-Netanyahu Iranian debacle, the dismal polling for U.S. presiden…
(2026-05-05). Labour's desperate and disgusting smear video has fallen flat. thecanary.co 
As the May 2026 local elections draw near, the Labour party's fear of the Greens is written as clearly in its campaign as Keir Starmer's brylcreemed vacuity. Just like its utter lack of substance, ideas, and integrity. And wow, did it show in the abject failure of its naked attempt to smear the Green party […] | By
(2026-05-05). Sudan military accuses Ethiopia and UAE of drone attacks. newarab.com 
The Sudanese government has accused A military spokesperson in Sudan said the government has evidence that four drone strikes that have happened since 1 March came from Ethiopia's Bahir Dar airport. It also accused The Sudanese military…
(2026-05-05). Further light shed on criminal US torpedoing of Iranian ship. wsws.org The evasions and hypocritical declarations of "neutrality" by Colombo and New Delhi, along with the silence of the imperialist-aligned media, cannot cover up the fact that these governments were complicit in this US war crime.
(2026-05-05). Korean Atomic Bomb Victims Organize Peoples Tribunal For Justice. popularresistance.org In 1945, tens of thousands of occupied Koreans were forced to live in Japan, primarily as impoverished workers. When the United States dropped atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, 70,000 Koreans were impacted. Though they and their succeeding generations have been severely harmed by the exposure to radiation, they still have not received recognition, an apology or compensation for their suffering. A delegation of atomic bomb victims just completed a tour of the United States and testified before the United Nations. Clearing the FOG speaks with Shim Jin-tae, Han Jeongsun and a representative of Solidarity for P…
(2026-05-05). No Pause in War: Ukraine Keeps Pressure on Russia During Key Moment. thinktank.pk As Russia prepared for its annual Victory Day celebrations marking the Soviet triumph in World War II, Moscow announced a unilateral ceasefire for May 8—9. However, Volodymyr Zelensky swiftly dismissed the proposal as "not serious," refusing to align with a symbolic pause in hostilities. At a time when Moscow sought a symbolic pause to mark …
(2026-05-05). Graham Platner: A bogus "pro-worker" face for the Democratic Party in Maine. wsws.org Platner is being promoted as an outsider, but his campaign was recruited, packaged and launched through the AFL-CIO, Bernie Sanders and the Democratic Party apparatus.
(2026-05-05). Boy, 13, shoots 2 dead at Brazil school. scmp.com A teenage boy shot dead two staff members and injured two other people, including a student, at a school in northeast Brazil on Tuesday, prompting panicked students to try to escape over a wall, authorities and a witness said. | A 13-year-old boy was arrested over the attack at Sao Jose Institute in Rio Branco, the capital of Acre state, the local government said in a statement.
(2026-05-05). Ecuador lowers Colombia tariffs after call from far-right presidential candidate. colombiareports.com The government of Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa said that it would lower tariffs on imports from Colombia from 100% to 75% after a phone conversation with far-right presidential candidate Paloma Valencia. In a brief statement, Noboa's press office said that Quito will lower the "security fee" on June 1. The decision "reaffirms the national government's …
(2026-05-05). Cities are rehearsing for deadly heat. Will it help when disaster comes? grist.org 
On a sunny Friday afternoon in October 2023, some 70 children filed into a cool, dark tunnel in the south of Paris to help the city rehearse for its increasingly hot future. | The tunnel, part of the abandoned Petite Ceinture railway encircling the city, is always 64 degrees Fahrenheit (18 degrees Celcius), making it the perfect safe haven from the potentially lethal heat imagined outside. Once underground, each youngster was asked to simulate the effects of extreme temperatures that might become reality in their lifetimes. Some pretended to have been poisoned by food that spoiled during a power outage. Others…
(2026-05-05). Why is Pete Hegseth invoking Christianity in the war on Iran? newarab.com 
US War Secretary A recent incident in which he quoted a fake bible verse from the film Pulp Fiction to encourage a holy war in Iran has revived long-held concerns and…
(2026-05-05). Palestinian photographer Saher Alghorra wins 2026 Pulitzer Prize. newarab.com 
Palestinian photographer Alghorra, a contributor to The New York Times, was recognised on Monday for a series capturing starvat…
(2026-05-05). Decades of Stigmatization Fueled Growing Threat of Pregnancy Criminalization. truthout.org In the aftermath of the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade, there has been increased movement toward criminalization of abortion. The Fifth Circuit Court recently ordered the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to rescind guidance permitting the use of telemedicine for mifepristone, one of the two medications used for medication… |
(2026-05-05). 'Reform UK Wouldn't Leave Me Alone': My Experience Being Hounded to Stand for Nigel Farage's Party. bylinetimes.com "My name is Candice. I'm calling from Reform UK to see if you would consider standing as a candidate in the local elections in May…" | The voicemail came out of the blue (or turquoise). | I'm a journalist and former actor with absolutely no affiliation to Reform UK whatsoever. I've never been a member, donor or supporter. So why on earth was I being asked to stand as a candidate? | The cold call echoed reports from The Guardian that they had been "begging" strangers to stand, including one of their own journalists. | The Conservatives later released a recording of a cold call from a Reform representative ask…
(2026-05-05). "Assault on the First Amendment" : Dem. FCC Commissioner on Megamergers & Trump Targeting Kimmel, ABC. democracynow.org 
As President Trump continues to attack media organizations and journalists, we speak with a sitting member of the Federal Communications Commission about how the administration has weaponized the FCC to go after his perceived enemies in the media. Anna Gomez is the sole Democratic commissioner on the FCC, which is currently operating with just three commissioners instead of the usual five. She criticizes the agency's recently announced review of ABC television licenses, which comes after President Trump called for the firing of ABC late-night host Jimmy Kimmel. Under Chair Brendan Carr, the FCC has repeated…
(2026-05-05). Fiji's media win in World Press Freedom Index overshadowed by threats and court summons. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Khalia Strong of PMN News Fiji has shot up the world rankings for press freedom but the victory feels hollow as journalists across the Pacific face a wave of court battles, police raids, and vicious online abuse. The 2026 World Press Freedom Index, released last Thursday by Reporters Without Borders, shows Fiji climbing to…
(2026-05-05). Iraqi factions mull disarming in bid for government role. newarab.com 
(2026-05-05). The independents targeting Wes Streeting's Labour in Redbridge. thecanary.co 
Wes Streeting's Labour Party knows an election shock is on the way, at the hands of Redbridge Independents. Local election candidates for the group told us more. Streeting and Labour face growing challenge in Redbridge In the 2024 election, independents became the main opposition to Labour in both Ilford South and Streeting's constituency of Ilford […] | By
(2026-05-05). Stocks sink amid fears over US-Iran truce following new tensions. newarab.com 
And while oil prices fell, they held most of the huge gains seen on Monday after the two countries traded fire over the key waterway The exchanges came…
(2026-05-05). What about Earth's Threatened and Endangered PEOPLE? wattsupwiththat.com These global zealots want power over poor countries — not power for the countries' destitute and desperate people. Their morally depraved policies and practices bring death to millions every year.
(2026-05-05). Trump admin sued over dumping of White House debris, tests show toxic metals. scmp.com Debris from the demolition of the White House East Wing that was dumped at a nearby public golf course has tested positive for lead, chromium and other toxic metals, the National Park Service said. | An interim report by a Virginia engineering firm says the toxic metals, along with PCBs, pesticides, petroleum by-products and other chemicals were detected at levels above laboratory reporting limits in soil at the East Potomac Golf Links, a historic golf course that US President Donald Trump plans…
(2026-05-05). Hormuz Deepwater Disaster. newarab.com 
The New Arab/Al-Araby Al-Jadeed Cartoon of the Day by Palestinian-Jordanian editorial cartoonist Emad Hajjaj.
(2026-05-05). On the need to generate more questions than pleasant answers. globalvoices.org We are affirming the value of human diversity and creativity, and trying to demonstrate it in practiceGlobal VoicesImage by Ellena Ekarahendy for APC, used with permission. | By Debora Prado | This article is part of the series "Don't ask AI, ask a peer," a collaboration among Global Voices, the Association for Progressive Communication, and GenderIT. The series aims to re-emphasise the importance of knowledge sharing among people, as has been done for decades. You can follow the series on APC.org,
(2026-05-05). Republicans Are Using a Dangerous Loophole to Fund ICE Without Democratic Votes. truthout.org Last week, Republicans in Congress passed a framework for a proposed round of funding for ICE and Border Patrol. The measure was intended to end an impasse over Department of Homeland Security funding, which lapsed over 10 weeks ago. But the budgetary framework, which includes $70 billion for both agencies, came with a twist: No Democratic input needed. Republicans bypassed the normal… |
(2026-05-05). Sweden to form new spy agency in Ukraine war reset. scmp.com Sweden's government said on Tuesday it would push forward with a plan to form a new spy agency targeting overseas threats, part of a wider reset prompted by Russia's war in Ukraine. | The new agency would be called Sweden's foreign intelligence service (UND) and would start operations in January 2027, Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard told a press conference.
(2026-05-05). Tongan police investigate journalist threatened at gunpoint after gang-related report. asiapacificreport.nz RNZ Pacific A female journalist in Tonga has been threatened at gunpoint following the broadcast of a news story about an Australian criminal deportee serving a life sentence in Tonga for methamphetamine importation. The incident, in which an unknown individual threatened the journalist at the Kele'a Publications office in Nuku'alofa 12 days ago — 23…
(2026-05-05). Panama minister blasts China's ship crackdown, tells deputies to demand answers in Beijing. scmp.com Panama's foreign minister has called on a group of opposition lawmakers visiting China to deliver a firm message defending the country's sovereignty, as tensions over a wave of detentions of Panamanian-flagged vessels show no signs of easing. | Javier Martinez-Acha Vasquez said on Monday that the lawmakers should relay a clear message to their Chinese counterparts on Panama's behalf.
(2026-05-05). Drones shatter months of relative calm in Sudan's capital as international airport targeted. scmp.com Sudan's armed forces blamed a drone attack ‚Å on Monday that targeted Khartoum airport on the United Arab Emirates and Ethiopia, the latest in a barrage of assaults in recent days that has shattered months of relative calm in Sudan's capital, three years into its civil war. Reuters could not independently verify the claims. | Neither country immediately commented on the allegations made late on Monday. Sudan has often accused the UAE of supporting Rapid Support ‚ÄåForces (RSF) paramilitaries, a charge…
(2026-05-05). Pakistanis 'should not have children': Racism row rocks Norway. newarab.com 
A racism scandal has The controversy began after Norwegian broadcaster TV2 aired a recording of Harek Hansen, an adviser to Progress Party MP Simen Velle, making the remarks during a conversation in an Oslo bar. | In the recording, Hansen said "successful white people" should have more children, whi…
(2026-05-05). Sniffing out Red Sea access, US in line to be Eritrea's latest suitor. responsiblestatecraft.org Recent reports
(2026-05-05). Spain court seeks probe over Israeli detention of UN peacekeeper. newarab.com 
A Judge Antonio Pina of The request comes as the court co…
(2026-05-05). Backlash to Reform's 'punish voters' plan is growing. thecanary.co 
On Monday 4 May, Reform's Zia Yusuf announced the party's new plan to punish people who don't vote for them. The backlash to this was immediate. And as people have pointed out, Reform's threat may even be illegal: In addition, I've also been informed that it absolutely breaks the Representation of the People Act 1983 […] | By
(2026-05-05). The Past Is Present: History Is Organizing With Us Now. portside.org The Past Is Present: History Is Organizing With Us Now |
(2026-05-05). Flotilla members recount harrowing details of Israeli detention. newarab.com 
Elly Van Reusel remembers scratching a list of medical supplies into the metal wall as she tried to keep note of everything her comrades needed. The containers aboard the Israeli military ship were hot during the day, and no one knew where they were being taken. | "It was Metoprolol, 50mg," she tells The New Arab, "Enalapril, 5mg, Eliquis, 2.5mg, Salbutamol, an inhaler, Aspirin, 100mg." | But when Elly asked the Israeli occupation soldiers if she could access medication to tend to fellow participants, the Belgian doctor with 20 years of medical experience was violently slapped across her face. | Elly is one of ro…
(2026-05-05). Day 1 disaster for Trump's 'project freedom': Iran fires missiles at US warship in Hormuz showdown. hindustantimes.com
(2026-05-05). A small plane crashes into building in Brazil, killing three. aljazeera.com
(2026-05-05). Ethiopian TikTok grieves a popular creator. Are TikTok and Meta complicit in her death? globalvoices.org
(2026-05-05). States should tax windfall oil profits to fund their way out of crisis. aljazeera.com
(2026-05-05). Ukraine's shadow war in Africa: overreach. infobrics.org
(2026-05-05). ´Les étoiles sont tombées sur terre ª: la guerre en Iran comme affrontement entre idéologies religieuses. thealtworld.com L'attaque des États-Unis et d'Israà´l contre l'Iran a levé un coin du voile sur la dimension métaphysique du conflit — les contours d'un affrontement entre doctrines et idéologies religieuses y sont clairement apparus. | Partie 1: | Les représentants de toutes les traditions abrahamiques — judaàØsme, christianisme et islam — y sont impliqués, et le contrà¥le…
(2026-05-05). Black gold, dirty power: How oil still rules the world. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-05). Tomgram: Rebecca Gordon, Meanwhile, in El Salvador… warisacrime.org This article originally appeared at TomDispatch.com. To receive TomDispatch in your inbox three times a week, click here. Honestly, you couldn't have made it up, could you? I'm thinking about an American president intent on ensuring that Planet Earth will indeed burn to a crisp. And, of course, you know exactly who I mean and he's …
(2026-05-04). Iran weighs US reply delivered via Pakistan; Trump signals opposition to deal terms. geo.tv 
Chess pieces are seen in front of displayed Iran's and US flags in this illustration taken January 26, 2022.— ReutersIran wants end to US blockade, nuclear talks postponed.President Trump has made Iran nuclear deal a priority.US and Israel have suspended bombing for four…
(2026-05-04). IRAN STRIKE UAE U.S SHIPS: MAJOR ESCALATION. thealtworld.com Pepe Escobar, Lt Col Anthony Aguilar and Mohamad Klait speak about Iran bombing UAE including Fujairah and Iran firing at U.S Naval Ships in Iran. | Iran expands blockade of Strait of Hormuz to include UAE including Fujairah. Iran has also truck vessels from South Korea and UAE since start of project Freedom. U.S claims they have escorted 2 vessels through Strait of Hormuz. | Trump's decision to send the U.S Navy to escort ships from within the Strait of Hormuz will result in U.S Navy ships being hit & downed and the loss of American lives.Also, Israel is still bombing Lebanon. Israel is bombing from the air, and…
(2026-05-04). Beirut school converted to wartime shelter becomes flashpoint for societal tensions. al-monitor.com By Ahmad Al Kerdi and Raghed WakedBEIRUT, May 5 (Reuters) – A private school in the heart of Beirut converted into a wartime shelter has become a flashpoint for social tensions brewing across Lebanon over the mass displacement caused by the war between Israel and the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah.
(2026-05-04). Lebanon warned against direct meeting with Netanyahu amid war. newarab.com 
As the United States piles On Monday, prominent Arab intellectual Azmi Bishara cautioned Lebanon against what he described as the political and strategic risks of such a move. | His comments, posted to social media, come amid reports that Lebanese President Joseph Aoun is considering a meeting with Israel…
(2026-05-04). Two IDF soldiers wounded in clash with Hezbollah; Israeli fire kills 17 in Lebanon over past day, officials say. haaretz.com Earlier on Monday, the IDF issued evacuation notices for several villages in the Tyre area shortly before it carried out attacks, killing four people, including in one village which was not listed in earlier evacuation warnings…
(2026-05-04). Lebanon: Israel bombs at least 38 towns in a single day. thecanary.co 
On Sunday, 2 May, Israel illegally attacked at least 38 Lebanese towns in a single day, directly ignoring, once against, the ceasefire agreement. üî¥Summary of Israeli attacks on Lebanese territory on 3/5/2026: üü Airstrikes: Al-Sarirah Jarjouh Zawtar al-Sharqiyah Srifah Al-Shahabiyyah Al-Qusaybah Kfardounin Bariqa Yahmar al-Shaqif Al-Duwayr Al-Namiriyyah Jabshit Arab Salim Frun Haris Yatir Kafra Burj […] | By
(2026-05-04). Lebanon war correspondent accuses BBC of complicity in ethnic cleansing. thecanary.co 
A war correspondent in Lebanon has pointed out the BBC's blatant complicity in Israel's ethnic cleansing and war crimes. The level of complicity of the @BBC in the ethnic cleansing of southern Lebanon is shocking. I am listening to their Jerusalem correspondent report that the 'IDF are striking Hezbollah targets' while I'm on the ground […] | By
(2026-05-04). Heavy Fighting in Southern Lebanon as Hezbollah Attacks Israeli Positions. news.antiwar.com Heavy fighting reportedly erupted in the area of Deir Seryan, on the border between Israel and Lebanon and well inside the Israeli occupied "Yellow Line" area of southern Lebanon. Israel reportedly advanced troops into the town and Hezbollah attacked them. Details are still emerging about the exchange of fire, but the IDF reported two Israeli …
(2026-05-04). Remembering 262 Palestinian Journalists Israel has killed since Oct 2023. ummid.com On World Press Day, Palestinians in the Gaza Strip commemorated more than 262 journalists killed by Israeli forces since the start of the genocide on Oct 7, 2023.
(2026-05-04). How Dr. Adam Hamawy's experience as a surgeon in Gaza inspired him to run for Congress. mondoweiss.net 
A combat surgeon who volunteered in Gaza during the genocide is one of the surprise leaders in the Democratic Party race to replace Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman in New Jersey's 12th district.
(2026-05-04). On May Day, Workers Speak at ILWU6 on US Supported Genocide, War, ICE & Worker Rights. indybay.org Workers and community rallied on May Day at ILWU Local 6 to speak out about the role of Oakland airport in shipping military equipment to…
(2026-05-04). Israel Has Kidnapped Two of Our Most Important Pro-Palestine Activists. scheerpost.com Chris Hedges Nothing illustrates the inversion of the international and moral order more than the genocide in Gaza and the shipment of tens of billions of dollars of weapons to Israel by Western nations, especially the United States, to sustain it. Part of this inversion is the unrelenting persecution of those who denounce the genocide — especially …
(2026-05-04). Iran Says It Is Reviewing US Response to 14-Point Plan Delivered via Pakistani Intermediary. orinocotribune.com Iran confirmed on Sunday that the United States has delivered its response to Tehran's proposed 14-point plan through Pakistani mediators, and that the Islamic Republic is currently reviewing the document. | "The Americans have given their answer to Iran's 14-point plan to the Pakistani side, and we are currently reviewing it," Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said in a televised interview. | He clarified that the Iranian proposal is exclusively focused on ending the US-Israeli aggression against Iran and hostilities in the region and contains no provisions related to the country's nuclear program. | "T…
(2026-05-04). Trump family's crypto project sues billionaire backer Justin Sun. scmp.com World Liberty ‚Å Financial, the crypto venture co-founded ‚Å by US President Donald Trump and his sons, said on Monday it had filed a defamation lawsuit against Hong Kong-based crypto entrepreneur Justin Sun, in the latest escalation of a dispute ‚Äåbetween the project and one of its most prominent backers. | World Liberty posted a copy of its lawsuit on X in which it accused Sun of launching a "public smear campaign" including claims that it said were false.
(2026-05-04). President Diaz-Canel Calls To Avoid US Imperialist Aggression On Cuba. popularresistance.org The president of Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, called on the international community this Saturday to determine whether it will allow Washington to militarily attack his country after the U.S. President, Donald Trump, said he would take control of the island "almost immediately." | "The president of the U.S. is escalating his threats of military aggression against Cuba to a dangerous and unprecedented scale," Díaz-Canel denounced on social media, adding: "The international community must take note and, together with the people of the U.S., determine whether such a drastic criminal act will be allowed."
(2026-05-04). Iran Warns Trump Over Plan To Escort Ships Through Hormuz. popularresistance.org The Islamic Republic has rejected US President Donald Trump's plan to deploy naval forces and escort stranded vessels through the Strait of Hormuz — announced under the name "Project Freedom." | "We have repeatedly stated that the security of the Strait of Hormuz is in the hands of the armed forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and that any safe passage, under any circumstances, takes place in coordination with the armed forces," the Iranian army's Khatam al-Anbiya headquarters said in a statement on 4 May.
(2026-05-04). U.S. AH-64 Apache, MH-60 Seahawk Helicopters Sink Six Iranian Boats (Updated). twz.com 
Commercial vessels and American warships are coming under Iranian attack around the Strait of Hormuz as a new U.S. maritime protection plan has kicked off.
(2026-05-04). Iran's Foreign Minister Says No Military Solution To Hormuz, Warns US and UAE Against a 'Quagmire'. news.antiwar.com Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said that the flare-ups in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday show there's no "military solution" to the crisis and warned the US and the UAE against being drawn into a "quagmire" in the region. "Events in Hormuz make clear that there's no military solution to a political crisis," …
(2026-05-04). Awkward India diplomacy, US-Nato 'crisis', Strait of Hormuz woes: 7 global relations reads. scmp.com We have selected seven of the most interesting and important news stories covering global relations from the past few weeks. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. | 1. Quad summit plan turns uneasy as India pushes ahead without top leaders: sources…
(2026-05-04). First Ships Transit Strait Of Hormuz Under New U.S. Protection Plan. twz.com 
Project Freedom appears to be aimed, at least for now, at evacuating ships stuck in the Persian Gulf since the war with Iran began.
(2026-05-04). Trita Parsi on Iran War: Trump Still "Looking for a Silver Bullet" Instead of Negotiating Seriously. democracynow.org 
We discuss the ongoing crisis in the Strait of Hormuz with the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft's Trita Parsi. U.S. officials are denying Iranian reports that a U.S. vessel was struck by Iranian missiles amid the two countries' dual blockade of the strait. The warring nations still say they are observing a fragile temporary ceasefire as negotiations continue for a possible longer-term deal. However, says Parsi, "both sides are making maximalist demands," so a diplomatic solution is unlikely. "As long as Trump continues to listen to those forces, the very same forces that a…
(2026-05-04). Iran claims strike on US warship as US attempts to reopen Strait of Hormuz. longwarjournal.org CENTCOM denied Iranian claims that a US warship was struck on the same day the US announced "Project Freedom," an effort to "restore freedom of navigation for commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz."
(2026-05-04). US' Bessent urges China to help open Strait of Hormuz. scmp.com US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday pressed China to ramp up diplomatic pressure on Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz even as he stressed that the US has "absolute control" over the strategic waterway. | "Let's see [China] step up with some diplomacy and get the Iranians to open the strait," Bessent said in a Fox News interview.
(2026-05-04). Wall Street hesitates, oil prices rise amid uncertainty in Strait of Hormuz. scmp.com The US stock market is holding tentatively near its record heights on Monday, while oil prices climb with uncertainty about when oil tankers can resume crossing the Strait of Hormuz and restore the world's flow of crude. Duelling claims about a possible Iranian strike on a US Navy vessel in the strait heightened the tensions. | The S&P 500 slipped 0.1 per cent, coming off its latest all-time high. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 216 points, or 0.4 per cent, as of 9.35am Eastern time, and…
(2026-05-04). Zelenskiy pitches drone deal during Bahrain visit. al-monitor.com KYIV, May 5 (Reuters) – President Volodymyr Zelenskiy pitched a drone deal to Bahrain during a visit to the country on Tuesday, advertising Ukraine's battle-tested security expertise. Since the U.S. and Israeli war on Iran erupted on February 28, Ukraine has been offering its drones and know-how to several Middle Eastern countries suffering from Iran's Shahed drone attacks. Kyiv has gained unique experience in shooting down Iranian drones and similar Russian-made models as Russia has launched hundreds of thousands of them since its full-blown invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
(2026-05-04). Sachs on U.S. Power in Freefall: "The Most Dangerous Country in the World" scheerpost.com The global economy is no longer wobbling — it's splintering. In a sweeping, unsparing conversation, economist Jeffrey Sachs describes a world pushed to the edge by Washington's wars with Iran and Russia, its economic confrontation with China, and its attempt to reassert dominance across the Western Hemisphere. The pillars that held the global system together …
(2026-05-04). Sri Lankan SEP/IYSSE meeting against US-Israeli war on Iran. wsws.org SEP speakers explained that the military assault on Iran was part of US imperialism's efforts to dominate oil and gas resources in the Middle East, as part of a far wider unfolding conflict against China and Russia.
(2026-05-04). How the US-Israel war has cemented the IRGC's grip on Iran. newarab.com 
In its US and Israeli strikes aimed to disrupt the But the IRGC has moved quickly…
(2026-05-04). Democracy Now! 2026-05-04 Monday. democracynow.org Headlines for May 04, 2026; Abortion Rights Movement Shifts to "Plan C" as Court Restricts Mifepristone by Mail; Gaza Flotilla Participant Details "Cruelty" of Israeli Abduction at Sea; Two Activists Still Detained; Trita Parsi on Iran War: Trump Still "Looking for a Silver Bullet" Instead of Negotiating Seriously | Headlines for May 04, 2026; Abortion Rights Movement Shifts to "Plan C" as Court Restricts Mifepristone by Mail; Gaza Flotilla Participant Details "Cruelty" of Israeli Abduction at Sea; Two Activists Still Detained; Trita Parsi on Iran War: Tru…
(2026-05-04). UAE reports intercepting Iranian missiles and drones. thecanary.co 
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has reported that its air defences are shooting down both missile attacks and incoming drones from Iran. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has said its air defences are engaging with missile attacks and incoming drones from Iran t.co/iEDsZNtdhL pic.twitter.com/JenWFT9KrZ — Al Jazeera English (@AJEnglish) May 4, 2026 One Iranian drone […] | By
(2026-05-04). Dubai airport passenger traffic drops 66 percent over Iran war. newarab.com 
Dubai airport's passenger traffic plunged by two-thirds in March following Iran's attacks on the Traveller numbers at
(2026-05-04). Oil jumps, stocks mixed amid Iran, US claims of attack in Strait. newarab.com 
Brent crude
(2026-05-04). Iran offers 14-point Peace Plan, Trump declares the US "Pirates" juancole.com Al Jazeera managed to get hold of the 14-point peace plan put forward by Iran in indirect negotiations with the U.S. via Pakistan. It shows an Iranian government seeking a comprehensive peace treaty with the United States that would forestall further wars. Unfortunately, Iran is not dealing with a rational actor in Donald Trump, who completely lacks the discipline necessary for diplomacy, much less a comprehensive set of commitments. | The plan also shows that Iran is aware that
(2026-05-04). World's top media outlets urge Israel to "Let Us Into Gaza" ummid.com Senior leaders from more than two dozen global news organizations signed an open letter calling for Israel to allow international media to independently enter the Gaza Strip.
(2026-05-04). Israel Prepares for Resumption of Full-Scale Bombing Campaign in Gaza. news.antiwar.com The Israeli military is preparing for the resumption of its full-scale bombing campaign in Gaza, Middle East Eye reported on Monday, citing Israel's Army Radio. The Israeli military has constantly violated the US-backed ceasefire deal that was signed in early October 2025, with daily attacks across Gaza, killing at least 832 Palestinians, according to the …
(2026-05-04). 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.
(2026-05-04). Gaza's hospitals struggle to diagnose as labs shut down. newarab.com 
In one of the dim corridors of Al-Aqsa Hospital in central Inside the hospital's laboratories, where early detection of disease is supposed to determine the line between treatment and deterioration, equipment stands idle or runs on rationed supplies.
(2026-05-04). Palestinian Evacuees: Escaping Ordeal in Gaza, Entering Another in France. ummid.com A Palestinian family evacuated from Gaza to France says French authorities have separated three children from their parents after allegations of abuse that the family strongly denies and courts have not substantiated with evidence.
(2026-05-04). Gaza Flotilla Participant Details "Cruelty" of Israeli Abduction at Sea; Two Activists Still Detained. democracynow.org 
We get a firsthand account of the violent raid, arrest and detention of members of the Global Sumud Flotilla, after Israeli forces intercepted the humanitarian mission in international waters Thursday. "We were held in a makeshift prison with shipping containers and barbed wire. Many people were subject to aggressive physical force. Of the 56 aid-carrying vessels attempting to break Israel's naval blockade of Gaza, more than a third were seized by the Israeli military," recounts flotilla member Hannah Smith. Some flotilla members had to be rescued after one boat was "left sinking," S…
(2026-05-04). Thursday 5/7: Albany & El Cerrito for Palestine – Human Billboard for Gaza. indybay.org El Cerrito Plaza, San Pablo & Carlson…
(2026-05-04). This Week in People's History, May 6—12, 2026. portside.org This Week in People's History, May 6—12, 2026 |
(2026-05-04). 16 in a room, filthy toilet: Indian Haj pilgrims share harrowing conditions in Makkah. ummid.com A number of Haj Pilgrims from India, who reached Makkah al Mukarramah in Saudi Arabia last week, have shared the harrowing conditions they have been forced to live in.
(2026-05-04). What Fuel Crisis? New Aussie Call to Tax Fossil Fuel Giants for Climate Damage. wattsupwiththat.com Locals ignored the advice of experts in beach sand erosion management. Now the council is blaming fossil fuel companies for the mess.
(2026-05-04). Beijing bans U.S. sanctions on five Chinese cos, signals legal recourse. ecns.cn The United States' sanctions on Chinese companies contravene international law and the basic norms of global relations, while Beijing's blocking measure aims to safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of domestic firms and individuals, the Ministry of Commerce and analysts said.
(2026-05-04). On May Day Demonstrators Chant "Stop Shopping" as they March through Stanford Shopping Center. indybay.org On May 1st, San Francisco Peninsula activists held an action at a large upscale shopping center in Palo Alto.
(2026-05-04). Sub-Saharan Africa: Why do less than 12 percent of Africans have AI access? globalvoices.org Today, the challenge is maintaining uninterrupted sessions that incorporate streaming, uploading, and real-time interactions.Originally published on This post is part of Global Voices' April 2026 Spotlight series, "
(2026-05-04). Maharashtra HSC Result 2026 Date: May 02, Time: 01:00 PM. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary & Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) has officially confirmed the date and time to declare the Maharashrea HSC 12th result 2026.
(2026-05-04). Shanghai coffee shop count tops 10,000, highest globally. ecns.cn The number of coffee shops in Shanghai has exceeded 10,000 for the first time, making it the city with the highest number of coffee outlets globally, according to an industry report.
(2026-05-04). Philly pediatricians are using GLP-1 drugs to treat childhood obesity, but cost can be a major barrier, CHOP doctors find. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Dr. Rachana Shah's patients are children, but some have developed health issues that are usually prevalent in older people: sleep apnea, joint pain or pre-diabetes. | As a pediatric endocrinologist at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia's The overall impact of ob…
(2026-05-04). Meet Joseph Vijay: The Fathima Alumnus Who Stormed Into TN Politics. ummid.com The Fathima School alumnus, Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar, or simply Vijay, is the latest Filmstar who has stormed into the Tamil Nadu Politics.
(2026-05-04). Thursday 5/7: End Ai Job Theft + other Harms. Tuesdays & Thursdays throughout Musk v Altman Trial. indybay.org Outside, in front of south wing entrance 1301 Clay St, Oakland. Ron Dellums Federal Court Bldg. Look for the news cameras. That's where we'll be.
(2026-05-04). SNL Recruits Aziz Ansari To Hilariously Roast Kash Patel, But Can This Administration Take A Joke? newsone.com 
Source: Saturday Night Live/NBC / Youtube | As many of you have seen by now, Saturday Night Live booked comedian Aziz Ansari to do to FBI Director Kash Patel what comedian Nah, but Ansari understood the assignment. | "I'm a trailblazer. I'm the first Indian person to suck at…
(2026-05-04). Police search for suspects in Oklahoma shooting that injured at least 18 people. scmp.com A weekend shooting at a lakeside park in Oklahoma that left nearly two dozen people injured erupted when a group began arguing at an unsanctioned party packed with young adults, a witness said on Monday. | Authorities were continuing to search for suspects on Monday in the shooting that critically injured at least three of those hurt. No arrests have been made.
(2026-05-04). Claim that Greens are another donor-driven party shot to smithereens. thecanary.co 
This week, investigator Lee Nallalingham has been calling out the Greens, upset by the party's claim that they aren't backed by wealthy donors. For those that may not know, Nallalingham is a Reform UK branch chair for Newham and Tower Hamlets. In his critique has failed to recognise that the Greens are playing a very […] | By
(2026-05-04). Federal Court Blocks Berkeley Students from Weighing in on Chilling Deal with Zionists. indybay.org April 30, 2026 – A federal court has agreed to dismiss a lawsuit by a right-wing Israel lobby organization against the University of California, Berkeley, as part of an anti-Palestinian deal that will infringe on the free speech and academic freedom rights of members of the campus community, blocking efforts by students to have a say in the decision.
(2026-05-04). Mexican postal workers win concessions, threaten strike action. peoplesworld.org 
TIJUANA—"WORKING UNDER PROTEST" declares a banner of the National Union of the Mexican Postal Service Workers in Baja California. "Enough," demands the union, "with workers paying with their own money for repairs, gasoline, and supplies to be able to serve their clients!" Soon, workers may move beyond working under protest. Spurred on by economic grievances, …
(2026-05-04). Saturday 5/9: Film: It Was Just An Accident directed by Jafar Panahi. indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley, CA…
(2026-05-04). Japan PM says oil crisis has 'enormous impact' in Asia-Pacific. newarab.com 
A Speaking in Canberra after talks with Roughly one-fifth o…
(2004-05-26). Former New York Mayor Giuliani hospitalised in critical condition. tribune.com.pk 
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani has been hospitalised and is in "critical but stable condition," his spokesperson said on Sunday. | The spokesperson, Ted Goodman, did not immediately provide more details about Giuliani's condition or how long he has been hospitalized. | "Mayor Giuliani is a fighter who has faced every challenge ‚Å in his life with unwavering strength, and he's fighting with that same strength now," Goodman said in a statement. "We do ask that you join us in prayer…
(2026-05-04). Palestinian-British candidate rejected by Labour is standing for Ealing Independents. thecanary.co 
Palestinian-British candidate Yousef Qandeel is standing in the local elections for Greenford Broadway with Ealing Community Independents after being pushed out by Labour. In his local campaign, he is determined to fight for cleaner streets and improve safety in his community. Alongside this principled commitment, Qandeel carries the keys to the home his family had […] | By
(2026-05-04). Louisiana Exoneree Wins Election, Then Gets Blocked From Taking Office on First Day. capitalbnews.org 
Calvin Duncan was supposed to start on May 4 overseeing the criminal court in New Orleans after a federal judge blocked the state from eliminating the position. But less than an hour later, a higher court intervened, halting that decision at the state's request. Five months after Duncan secured 68% of the vote to become …
(2026-05-04). Monday 5/4: End the AI Race or End Us! Tuesdays & Thursdays throughout Musk v Altman Trial. indybay.org Outside in front of south wing entrance 1301 Clay St, Oakland. Ron Dellums Federal Court Bldg. Look for the news cameras. That's where we'll be.
(2026-05-04). US Supreme Court Pauses Lower Court Ruling On Abortion Pill Mail Ban. newsone.com 
Source: Peter Dazeley / Getty | In a quick reversal of a lower court's decision, the Supreme Court on Monday The case is one of several moving through the 5th Circuit at the behest of anti-abortion rights groups and conservative state leadership. Monday's determination gives time for consi…
(2026-05-04). Workers Over Billionaires: May Day message resonates in Detroit. peoplesworld.org 
DETROIT—Over 500 union members, immigrant rights advocates, and working-class Detroiters converged on Roosevelt Park in the city's Corktown neighborhood Friday, marking May Day with a rally and march that drew together the Metro Detroit AFL-CIO, community organizations, and protest groups united against an agenda they say puts bosses before workers. The event, sponsored by the …
(2026-05-04). New passport design featuring Trump's face unveiled by U.S. State Department. peoplesworld.org 
For further reading:
(2026-05-04). Free Saif Abu Keshek and Thiago àÅvila: The attack on the Global Sumud Flotilla and the criminalization of resistance and solidarity. samidoun.net 
Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network condemns the abduction of Saif Abu Keshek and Thiago àÅvila of the Global Sumud Flotilla, part and parcel of the massive international piracy carried out by the Zionist regime and its occupation naval forces, with the complicity of the Greek state and the responsibility of U.S. imperialism and its partners …
(2026-05-04). China Tells Firms: Don't Obey US Iran Sanctions. popularresistance.org China has directly challenged the U.S. sanctions campaign against Iran, ordering all Chinese firms and individuals to ignore U.S. penalties targeting five oil refineries accused of buying Iranian crude. | China's Ministry of Commerce invoked its 2021 Blocking Statute on May 2 — the first time Beijing has ever used the law. The order was issued by China's Ministry of Commerce and reported the next day in People's Daily, the Communist Party's official newspaper. Its language is unambiguous: The U.S. sanctions targeting the five refineries "shall not be recognized, shall not be enforced, shall not be complied…
(2026-05-04). Police clash with protesters after ICE arrest in New York. aljazeera.com Police clashed with protesters outside a New York hospital where a man arrested by ICE agents was being treated.
(2004-05-26). Dubai Airports scaling up operations as UAE airspace restored, CEO says. tribune.com.pk 
Dubai Airports' operations and flights are being ramped up now that United Arab Emirates airspace is fully clear, with capacity increasing in line with available routing, CEO Paul Griffiths said on Monday. | UAE's aviation authority said on Saturday that air traffic had returned to normal after precautionary measures introduced on February 28, at ‚Å the start of the US-Iran war, were lifted. | Despite disruption from the conflict, Dubai International and Al Maktoum International airports h…
(2026-05-04). Building Unity Gathering Potluck May 8, 2026 in Madison. wibailoutpeople.org FRIDAY, MAY 8, 6-9 PM, BUILDING UNITY GATHERING AND POTLUCK AT UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, 2203 University Ave., Common Room, Madison. Info: .
(2026-05-04). Statement by the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. icrc.org Delivered by Dr. Yaseen Ahmed Abbas, President of the Iraqi Red Crescent…
(2026-05-04). Up to 90,000 Philadelphians could lose Medicaid next year; experts concerned about effect on mental health services. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? As many as 90,000 Philadelphians could be at risk of And without insurance, their access to mental health care would also be disrupted. | The new Medicaid rules "pose a serious and immediate threat to Philadelphians' access to behaviora…
(2026-05-04). Demands for workers' rights, voting, and immigrant rights highlight May Day. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—Depending on which city, suburb, or small town you marched in, demands for workers' rights, for closing the income gap between the rich and the rest of us, and against the repressive Donald Trump administration highlighted the 5,000 May Day marches on May 1, International Workers Day. In D.C.'s marches, Trump's attacks on the standard …
(2026-05-04). Teamsters on May Day 2026, Lessons of 34 Minneapolis Teamster General Strike & Life/Death. indybay.org Teamsters on May Day 2026 talk about the issues they face from AI to trade war and fascism. They also discuss the relevance of the 1934 Teamster general strike in Minneapolis and its relevance today. They also have produced a video for May Day 2028 on the history of the Minnepolis strike.
(2026-05-04). ASEAN's Cybersecurity Readiness. unitedworldint.com A Fractured Shield in a Growing Digital Economy By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer The digital economy of ASEAN is growing with abandon. More than 460 million are connected online, and also a thriving e-commerce market that will cross over $300 billion by 2025. The most dynamic digital frontier in the world is Southeast Asia. But growing …
(2026-05-04). Arab-Jewish Hadash party branch shot at in north Israel, party calls it an of political. haaretz.com The party said the attacks came after threats over red flags displayed at the branch, amid rising tensions with law enforcement and an increased police presence at party events and gatherings…
(2026-05-04). I Detest Billionaires — My Journey to Supporting One for Governor of California. progressivehub.net JEFF COHEN…
(2026-05-04). Trump's Killing Spree Isn't Stopping the Flow of Drugs Into the U.S. theintercept.com 
The Pentagon claims that attacks on civilian boats in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific have severely curtailed the import of illegal drugs to the United States. And President Donald Trump says this has saved more than 1 million American lives. Experts call these assertions laughable and reporting by The Intercept shows that claims by the White House and War Department are baseless, phony, or both. | "The administration has failed to explain the long-term objectives of this mission or provide any evidence of reduced drug flows into the United States," Sen. Jack Reed of Rhode Island, the top Democrat on the Sen…
(2026-05-04). Manipur Violence And A Nation's Fading Attention. ummid.com Manipur does not need occasional outrage, it needs sustained attention, accountability, and action.
(2026-05-04). Russia and Ukraine Declare Ceasefires That Will Begin on Different Days. news.antiwar.com Russia said on Monday that it would observe a ceasefire with Ukraine on May 8 and May 9 to observe Victory Day, when Russia celebrates the Soviet Union's victory against Nazi Germany in World War II, but it's unclear if the truce will hold, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky responded by declaring a ceasefire that …
(2026-05-04). Turkey, Armenia agree to restore medieval bridge in normalization push. al-monitor.com Ankara is pursuing normalization with Armenia ahead of June parliamentary elections in a thaw also positioned to advance its broader Middle Corridor ambitions.
(2026-05-04). When Muslim men are murdered, the reaction is institutional indifference. thecanary.co 
Abdul Wali Mamozai, a Muslim man, was murdered in Bracknell on 27 April, a few days before a mentally ill man wounded two Jewish people — and one Muslim man — in London. When the latter attack took place, the media went into a frenzy. The Muslim victim was airbrushed out to a footnote at […] | By
(2026-05-04). BCI tech moves beyond research labs. ecns.cn On a weekday afternoon, Cai Yuqingyan waits outside a kindergarten gate. For most parents, the moment a child runs into their arms is entirely unremarkable. For Cai, it is a hard-won triumph.
(2026-05-04). Trump's trap, Trump's sanity. strategic-culture.su By Patrick LAWRENCE | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The U.S. president has lost the war he started with Iran — or at the ve…
(2026-05-04). UK parties 'smear' Green leader Polanski over Palestine stance. newarab.com 
A stabbing attack in north London has triggered a wider political backlash against Two Jewish men, aged 76 and 34, were injured in the attack in Golders Green last week. Police have charged a suspect with attempted murder. The suspect is also accused of stabbing a Muslim man earlier the…
(2026-05-04). Thermos recalls over 8 million food jars and bottles after safety hazard injures consumers. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Global brand Thermos has issued a large-scale product recall involving more than 8 million food jars and beverage bottles following serious safety concerns linked to faulty stoppers. The move comes after multiple incidents where the lids reportedly popped off with force, injuring users.As per details released by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission, the recall affects around 5.8 million Stainless King Food Jars and nearly 2.3 million Sportsman Food & Beverage Bottles. These items were sold over a long period, from March 2008 to July 2024, across major retail platforms, including Walmart, Amazo…
(2026-05-04). West Bank IDF chief admits unequal rules for shooting Palestinians and Jews, citing. haaretz.com IDF general Avi Bluth says troops avoid shooting Jewish stone-throwers while enforcing looser rules for shooting Palestinians. 'The Arabs understand that if someone comes to kill you, kill them first is the norm,' he added. 'So we're killing like we haven't since 1967'…
(2026-05-04). The Politics of Tumble Dryers. wattsupwiththat.com Ed Miliband has decreed that tumble dryers are so dreadful that traditional ones are to be banned, to be replaced with 'green' ones which are more expensive and take longer to dry your clothes. This is symptomatic of the difference between socialist and conservative values.
(2026-05-04). Hurricane Helene shattered lives — and the systems that keep people sober. grist.org 
As Hurricane Helene roared through the mountains of western North Carolina in September 2024, Devon ran from one side of his house to the other, listening to the sound of trees snapping in the dark. | The wind whipped the steep hill his family lived on in Asheville, rattling the windows and cracking limbs. Pine trees fell like dominos, 20 in all. Five of them took the porch and a corner of the house with them. The creek behind the family's home was rising fast, and anything caught in it was swept away. | Inside, Devon's wife and their daughter, who is now five, hid in a closet, crying as the house shook. Devon…
(2026-05-04). Confusion Surrounds Future Of U.S. Long-Range Missiles In Germany Amid Rift With White House. twz.com 
The German Ministry of Defense today appeared to push back on reports that the United States will no longer be sending Europe a The U.S. move was a response to disagreements with Germany over the Iran war as well as ongoing tariff…
(2026-05-04). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org Thousands of nurses at long-term care facilities in the province of Ontario have voted to authorize strikes, while workers in Puerto Rico held May Day protests demanding the end of the Wall Street financial dictatorship over the US island colony.
(2026-05-04). From Eichmann to death penalty debate takes a turn. haaretz.com After October 7, Nazi comparisons and a new law on capital punishment are reshaping how Israel defines enemies — and itself…
(2026-05-04). Tracing the local impacts of global topics. globalvoices.org Our Spotlights seek to track the uneven distribution of technology, trends, attitudes, and attention around the worldOriginally published on This post is part of Global Voices' April 2026 Spotlight series, "
(2026-05-04). 'They Can Never Stop the Spring:' Day of the Internationalist Hero Announced in Nicaragua. orinocotribune.com 
By Becca Renk — May 1, 2026 | In honor of the 39th anniversary of the assassination of U.S. citizen Ben Linder by the U.S.-funded counterrevolutionaries in Nicaragua, the National Assembly declared April 28th the Day of the Internationalist Hero, recognizing internationalists who gave their lives for the people of Nicaragua. | Benjamin Linder: °Presente! | Under the shade tent in the schoolyard, staring solemnly ahead, stands a line of children wearing t-shirts with the image of the most famous North American in this mountainous Nicaraguan village. The picture on the t-shirt is not of a pop singer or a m…
(2026-05-04). Israel Continues to Detain Flotilla Members Intercepted in International Waters. truthout.org We get a firsthand account of the violent raid, arrest and detention of members of the Global Sumud Flotilla, after Israeli forces intercepted the humanitarian mission in international waters Thursday. "We were held in a makeshift prison with shipping containers and barbed wire. Many people were subject to aggressive physical force. Of the 56 aid-carrying vessels attempting to break Israel's naval… |
(2026-05-04). Green Party one point behind Reform in latest poll. thecanary.co 
With the local elections set to take place on 7 May, all eyes are on the fight between the political parties. This is especially true given that we now no longer have two primary parties. Instead, we have five mid-sized parties (in terms of polling). In the latest example of this, a new poll from […] | By
(2026-05-04). From ports to sky rail and e-commerce: Pakistani journalists explore Hubei's vitality. ecns.cn Recently, a delegation of media and think tank representatives from Pakistan visited central China's Hubei Province, gaining firsthand insight into the province's development through on-site tours.
(2026-05-04). San Francisco and Bay Area Celebrate May Day With Rallies and Marches. indybay.org The working people's holiday originated in the U.S. and is officially recognized through the world as a holiday. Except in the U.S.
(2026-05-04). 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.
(2026-05-04). The Revolutionary Communist Party abandons Corbyn only to embrace Zack Polanski's Green Party. wsws.org Building socialist consciousness means fighting to bring the historical and international experience of the working class to bear on contemporary political issues, in order to break the working class from its potential misleaders.
(2026-05-04). Wisconsin: Stand For Peace Events May 3-10, 2026 (City Listings). wibailoutpeople.org 
EVENTS ACROSS WISCONSINWhat are WNPJ's member groups doing to advance justice and peace in Wisconsin? Scroll down to view a partial list of upcoming events. For more events, click the links below. Click here to view a calendar of all WNPJ members' upcoming events.Click here to view a list of vigils across Wisconsin. Breaking News: April 30, …
(2026-05-04). Elections Committee under pressure ahead of what may be its biggest challenge yet. haaretz.com The resignation of the director general comes amid pressure from Likud on committee leadership, raising concerns about the integrity of the next election and the anticipated challenges the body will face…
(2026-05-04). Amicus Brief of Naomi Oreskes … er, "Expert Report" Redux 5: the Conservation Law Foundation v Shell version. wattsupwiththat.com The legacy new media reporters never once questioned the collective accusation sources behind the "crooked skeptic climate scientists" accusation. This rock-bottom journalism malfeasance problem is unsustainable. The crash of the entire situation could be epic, with worldwide repercussions.
(2026-05-04). Russia and UAE Discuss Fertiliser Supplies and BRICS Grain Exchange. infobrics.org Russia wants to boost its food and fertiliser exports to the United Arab Emirates and jointly develop a grain exchange servicing trade between members of the BRICS group of developing nations…
(2026-05-04). WHYY Newscast for Monday 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-04). Where Are The Carriers As Of May 3, 2026: Ford Finally Heads Home. twz.com 
Two carrier strike groups remain in the Middle East as President Trump announces Project Freedom to get trapped ships out of the Persian Gulf.
(2026-05-04). Richard Overy: Rethinking The Second World War. newleftreview.org Interviewed by Tom Stevenson, one of Britain's leading historians discusses the development of his understanding of the war as a terminal clash between imperial-colonial systems, built on close analysis of its interrelated military, political and economic dimensions.
(2026-05-04). How US tech hegemony is locking out the Global South. scmp.com In global discourse, a script has been handed to us: the United States and China are locked in a "tech race". But this is really a misnomer. True competition requires a level playing field. When one runner trips the other to ensure victory, it's not a competition; it's cheating. | So, when Washington deploys an arsenal of sanctions, export controls and diplomatic strong-arming to hamstring China's technological ascent, it is not competing. It is an act of suppression.
(2026-05-04). ICSE 10th Result 2026 Out; Check Toppers List. ummid.com The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) has declared the result of the Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) Class X (Class 10th) 2026 exam along with toppers list on its official website cisce.org…
(2026-05-04). Ronaldo, King take Al-Nassr closer to SPL 2025-26 title. ummid.com Cristiano Ronaldo's leadership as well as football skills were on full display again on Wednesday April 29, 2026 as Al-Nassr defeated Al-Ahli Saudi FC in the 30th round of the Saudi Pro League 2025-26.
(2026-05-04). Saturday 6/6: At the Intersection of Valencia & Sandino Plaza: A Walking Tour. indybay.org Meet at the corner of 16th Street & Rondell Place (in front of Mother)…
(2026-05-04). More Than 50 Election-Denying Candidates Running for Positions to Oversee Voting. truthout.org As President Donald Trump continues to push Republicans to aggressively gerrymander ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, a new analysis has found more than 50 candidates running for key offices who have in the past engaged in efforts to nullify election results. As reported by NPR on Monday, election watchdog States United Action has released a report showing that election-denying candidates… |
(2026-04-27). Who Killed the Florida Orange? portside.org Who Killed the Florida Orange? |
(2026-05-04). Iran replaces UAE ports with Pakistan corridor to break U.S. blockade. mronline.org 
The move activates a bilateral agreement signed in 2008 but never previously used, and positions the Gwadar-Karachi corridor as a potential strategic link between South Asia and Eurasia through CPEC and China's Belt and Road Initiative.
(2026-05-04). Miami Police Have Become a Show-Me-Your-Papers Patrol Despite Public Opposition. truthout.org South Florida has emerged as a hotspot in immigration enforcement nationwide. A recent analysis by The New York Times found that Florida is outpacing other states in immigration arrests, with the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) field office in Miami averaging about 120 arrests a day. This is happening without the militarized-style raids we have seen in other parts of the country… |
(2026-05-04). 'Extensive brutality': Rebel attacks reap hell on Congolese civilians. aljazeera.com ISIL-linked group has tortured, killed and abducted civilians in the Democratic Republic of Congo, including children.
(2026-05-04). 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.
(2026-05-04). HBCU Students Said No To A Racist Politician For Commencement Speech, And Now Lawmakers Want To Defund Their School. newsone.com 
Source: Win McNamee / Getty | South Carolina State University did something that too many institutions in this political moment have been unwilling to do: it listened to its students. | The historically Black university invited South Carolina Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette to deliver its spring
(2026-05-04). Loic Wacquant: Against Abolitionism. newleftreview.org A sociological critique of calls for the wholesale elimination of police, courts and prisons, arguing instead for a radical 'penal minimalism'—a better-funded system, with fewer suspects funnelled into it, and imprisonment a punishment of last resort.
(2026-05-04). US Central Command Says It Destroyed Six Iranian Boats; Iran Denies Naval Losses. news.antiwar.com Updated on May 4, 2026, at 7: 43 pm EST US Central Command said on Monday that US military helicopters sank six Iranian boats, an allegation Iranian officials have denied, according to Iranian media, as the ceasefire between the US and Iran appears to have collapsed. The comments from CENTCOM Commander Adm. Brad Cooper came after …
(2026-05-04). New mutual aid eldercare plan unveiled. ecns.cn China has unveiled a national plan to promote mutual aid eldercare services, part of broader efforts to respond to its rapidly aging population and improve community-based care.
(2026-05-04). Man in Xiamen undergoes five surgeries in five days. ecns.cn A man in Xiamen, Fujian province, underwent five surgeries in five days during a short leave, sparking online discussion.
(2026-05-04). Helene frayed the safety net for people who use drugs. This community wove it back together. grist.org 
Kimberly Treadaway hoped she was prepared for the storm. Hurricane Helene was heading right for her home in Weaverville, North Carolina, and she worried about having enough food and water, and about her 5-month-old son. But something else weighed on her — access to Suboxone, a prescription medication she must take daily to reduce the cravings and withdrawal symptoms associated with opioid use. | "If I didn't have my medication, I wouldn't feel OK," she said. | Treadaway is about a decade into her recovery. Maintaining sobriety depends upon a great many things remaining consistent: relationships, housing,…
(2026-05-04). Putin and Zelensky announce rival ceasefires ahead of Russia's Victory Day. scmp.com President Vladimir Putin on Monday declared a two-day ceasefire in the conflict with Ukraine on May 8-9 to mark Russia's World War II victory, but Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky countered with his own proposed pause in fighting starting earlier, on the night of May 5-6. | Putin had first spoken of a possible ceasefire coinciding with commemorations of the 81st anniversary of the victory ‚Äåin a phone conversation last week with US President Donald Trump.
(2026-05-04). China openly defies US sanctions, strengthens ties with Canada. infobrics.org Beijing is primarily an economic power and doesn't have any aspirations of "global, full-spectrum dominance", much unlike the Pentagon, which keeps attacking one sovereign country after another. Thus, it would be best for the US to finally leave the "Sleeping Dragon" alone.
(2026-05-04). Navy to 'guide' vessels through the Hormuz Strait. Well, sort of. responsiblestatecraft.org Update 5/4, 9: 30 p.m.: The day ended with the U.S.
(2026-05-04). EU says energy costs tied to Hormuz crisis have surged past $35B. al-monitor.com Global energy price increases tied to the Hormuz disruption are driving higher import costs in Europe, despite limited reliance on gas flowing through the strait.
(2026-05-04). Inside Baltimore's May Day march against billionaires and authoritarianism. therealnews.com 
Inspired by January's mass strike against ICE terror in Minnesota, a vast coalition of labor unions, democratic organizations, and community groups organized protests around the US on Friday, May 1, to coincide with International Workers Day (aka May Day). Organizers called for a one-day "economic blackout" ("no school, no work, no shopping") in protest of authoritarianism and government policies that put billionaires' needs above those of workers. TRNN takes you inside the Baltimore, Maryland, May Day march so you can see it and hear directly from protesters yourself. | Additional links/info: | Maximillian… baltimore,May Day,protest,video,May Day
(2026-05-04). WHYY Newscast for Monday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-04). The never-ending nightmare of the border wall. nationofchange.org Flooded with cash, drained of sense in Trump's America.
(2026-05-04). Abortion Rights Movement Shifts to "Plan C" as Court Restricts Mifepristone by Mail. democracynow.org 
In a major blow to abortion access, a federal appeals court decision siding with the state of Louisiana has placed major restrictions on the abortion pill mifepristone. The medication, used in roughly two-thirds of all abortions in the U.S., can no longer be sent by mail or prescribed through telemedicine. But previous abortion restrictions show that curtailing access doesn't reduce the prevalence of abortions. Instead, they make the procedure more dangerous, and even deadly. "They're trying to stop the unstoppable. And as a result, these restrictions are pretty draconian and increasingly absurd…
(2026-05-04). The 2026 International May Day Online Rally and the tasks of the international working class. wsws.org Speakers at the May Day rally analyzed the war against Iran as the culmination of a 35-year capitalist crisis and advanced a revolutionary program for the international working class entering a new period of global struggle.
(2026-05-04). Stefon Diggs Assault Trial: Jury Selected In Case Against Former Patriots Receiver. newsone.com 
Source: Kevin C. Cox / Getty | A jury has been seated in the assault trial of Stefon Diggs, a former New England Patriots wide receiver accused of attacking his private chef at his home in Dedham in 2025. According to WCVB, seven jurors What happened on Day 1 of the Stefon Diggs assault tri…
(2026-05-04). WHYY Newscast for Monday 4:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-04). Three Promising Innovations in Worker Organizing Beyond the NLRB. portside.org Three Promising Innovations in Worker Organizing Beyond the NLRB |
(2026-05-04). Madison, May 7, 2026: Weekly Peace Vigil. wibailoutpeople.org THURSDAYS, 4: 30 — 5: 30 PM, WEEKLY PEACE VIGIL. Corner of Williamson & Blair Streets in Madison. Bring your sorrow and solidarity and stand with all who are suffering from unhinged warring and militarism, both domestically and abroad. Bring family and friends. Bring your own sign or use one of ours. info: warabolition@gmail.com…
(2026-05-04). Ukraine files police complaint in Israel over alleged stolen wheat imports. haaretz.com According to the Ukrainian Embassy in Tel Aviv, some of the wheat came from occupied Ukrainian territory despite being sold as Russian produce • Dizengoff Trading, which purchased one shipment, said it has 'no future orders for Russian wheat'…
(2026-05-04). China consul in Mexico calls protectionism a 'dead end' as trade tensions with US escalate. scmp.com China's top diplomat on the US-Mexico border denounced protectionism as a dead end at the weekend, delivering a pointed defence of open trade just weeks before Mexico, the United States and Canada sit down to review the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) that governs North American commerce. | Consul General Fu Xinrong told a business gathering in Tijuana that unilateralism benefits no one and called on nations to build economic ties based on sovereignty and mutual respect rather than…
(2026-05-04). US Secret Service shoots armed suspect near White House. scmp.com An armed man was shot by US Secret Service (USSS) agents in downtown Washington on Monday, officials said, prompting a brief lockdown of the nearby White House. | The shooting near the National Mall took place just after a motorcade carrying Vice-President J.D. Vance had passed by the area, USSS Deputy Director Matthew Quinn said.
(2026-05-04). How a Determined Scholar Captured the Breadth of Blackface. portside.org How a Determined Scholar Captured the Breadth of Blackface |
(2026-05-04). Louisiana, State With Highest Poverty Rate, Considers Jailing Unhoused People. truthout.org New Orleans — As the Louisiana state Senate debated what the National Homelessness Law Center says is "one of the cruelest anti-homeless bills in the country," more than 50 mainly Black unhoused people sat and lay on the sidewalk in New Orleans' Central City neighborhood. The bill, which already passed overwhelmingly through the state's Republican-dominated House of Representatives… |
(2026-05-04). WHYY Newscast for Monday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-04). 'Utter Injustice': Outrage as Modi Govt Hikes Hajj 2026 Airfare. ummid.com The Narendra Modi government is facing outrage after the Ministry hiked airfare of the pilgrims going to Makkah for Hajj 2026 by 10,000 rupees.
(2026-05-04). 'Lucid waters, lush mountains': How China's green vision resonates at SCO gathering. ecns.cn As the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) marks its 25th anniversary, more than 300 delegates from SCO member states and beyond gathered in the coastal city of Ningbo, eastern China's Zhejiang Province, from April 28 to 30 to advance cooperation on green development and sustainability.
(2026-05-04). Trump official celebrates millions losing food aid as experts point to GOP cuts. nationofchange.org Nearly 4.3 million Americans have been pushed off SNAP since early 2025, with researchers linking the decline to sweeping policy changes rather than economic improvement.
(2026-05-04). China sets up pig industry advisory body to improve market oversight. ecns.cn China has established a monitoring and early warning advisory committee on the pig industry to strengthen oversight and improve government intervention in the sector, the agriculture ministry said.
(2026-05-04). Chinese construction worker becomes safety supervisor after earning 13 certificates. ecns.cn A 51-year-old construction worker from central China has risen from a day laborer to a safety supervisor overseeing more than 40 construction sites after earning 13 professional certificates over nine years.
(2026-05-04). Do books have a future? Do we have a future without them? A conversation with radical publisher Paul Coates. therealnews.com 
"I got into publishing because I was in the Black Panther Party and we had people in jail," Paul Coates—legendary activist, publisher, and founder of Black Classic Press—tells TRNN. | "I got into publishing because I was in the Black Panther Party and we had people in jail," Paul Coates—legendary activist, publisher, and founder of Black Classic Press—tells TRNN. video,Black Classic Press
(2026-05-04). Thomas Meaney: Western Promises. newleftreview.org Thomas Meaney on Fritz Bartel, The Triumph of Broken Promises. The Cold War's end recast as upshot of a contest to enforce capital's discipline, East and West.
(2026-05-04). Rethinking Dawkins's Selective Skepticism: God, AI, and Atheist Double Standards. muslimskeptic.com Richard Dawkins, long associated with the "New Atheist" movement and a leading voice in evolutionary biology, has once again gone viral. This time, it it due to some remarks he made in which he appears to be attributing some form of consciousness — or at least quasi-agency — to artificial intelligence (AI). Netizens couldn't miss …
(2026-05-04). young adult Arab population is an untapped national resource. haaretz.com Language gaps, geographic distance and a failing educational system combine to push around one-third of young Arabs into a socioeconomic vacuum that makes them vulnerable to getting involved in crime…
(2026-05-04). Will the huffy TACO Don flee, even desert when a defiant Congress cries havoc with serial impeachments? nationofchange.org Enough voters have already decided "low IQ" MAGA Trump buffoons are crushing life-styles, living conditions and economic choices for the bottom 90%.
(2026-05-04). US Supreme Court restores access to abortion pill mifepristone. scmp.com The Supreme Court on Monday restored broad access to the abortion pill mifepristone, blocking a ruling that had threatened to upend one of the main ways abortion is provided across the nation. | The order signed by Justice Samuel Alito temporarily allows women seeking abortions to obtain the pill at pharmacies or through the mail, without an in-person visit to a doctor. | Those rules had been in effect for several years until a federal appeal court imposed new restrictions last week.
(2026-05-04). Tourists flock to Hainan for May Day holiday. ecns.cn China's southern island province of Hainan recorded a surge in tourism on the first day of the May Day holiday, as seasonal demand and government incentives boosted travel activity across the island.
(2026-05-04). Should Roundup labels warn users about the cancer risk? It's up to the Supreme Court. grist.org 
Since 2018, when it bought the chemical manufacturer Monsanto, the German conglomerate Bayer has set aside billions to settle legal claims that the active ingredient in the company's weedkiller Roundup has caused cancer and other health issues among its users. Last week, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments…
(2026-05-04). Exporting Apartheid: Israel's role in Haiti's water crisis. mronline.org 
Behind the Dominican Republic's assault on Haitian water sovereignty stands an Israeli Occupation apparatus—arming border forces, training police, and designing a thirty-year plan to control their island's water supply.
(2026-05-04). Children Describe Loneliness, and at Colorado Juvenile Detention Centers. aclu.org Children describe adult jail-like conditions at Colorado juvenile detention centers…
(2026-05-04). Sunday 5/31: Art Sale Supporting Immigrant Families: Art Without Borders. indybay.org La Peña Cultural Center | 3105 Shattuck Avenue…
(2026-05-04). Farmworkers in Mexico Lack Basic Social Security. projectcensored.org Farmworkers on both sides of the US-Mexico border play a huge role in agriculture, but many still lack basic protections. In a March 2026 article, originally published in Spanish by La Jornada and republished in English by Mexico Solidarity Media, Mireya Cuéllar reported that few agricultural workers in San Quintín Valley, in Baja California, Mexico, are registered with the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS). According to a 2022 agricultural census conducted by Mexico's National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI), more than 47,000 people work in the municipality's advanced agricultural industry,…