(2026-05-07). Israeli soldier caught desecrating statue of Virgin Mary in Lebanon. aljazeera.com Outrage is growing over a photo of an Israeli soldier pushing a cigarette into the mouth of a statue of the Virgin Mary.
(2026-05-07). Photo shows Israeli soldier desecrating Virgin Mary statue in Lebanon. aljazeera.com Israel's military launches a probe after photo shows soldier placing a cigarette into the mouth of Virgin Mary statue.
(2026-05-07). Malaysian king's visit to Russia expected to smooth path for oil deal. scmp.com Malaysian King Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar arrived in Moscow on Thursday for a high-profile visit that comes as Kuala Lumpur looks for alternative oil sources amid the Iran war-linked fuel crisis. | Sultan Ibrahim landed at Vnukovo-2 International Airport at 4.20pm local time on Thursday, according to Malaysian reports, and was received by Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko, senior protocol officials and Malaysia's ambassador to Russia, Cheong Loon Lai.
(2026-05-07). Crisis in New Zealand government over Iran war. wsws.org Foreign Minister Winston Peters, leader of the right-wing nationalist NZ First Party, released emails sent in early March which indicate that Prime Minister Christopher Luxon wanted the government to express stronger support for the criminal US-Israeli war.
(2026-05-07). US-Iran Talks at Risk: Israel's Gaza Strategy Sparks New Fears. thinktank.pk As negotiations between the United States and Iran struggle to hold, renewed military actions by Israel in Gaza Strip are raising urgent questions. Is Israel intentionally derailing fragile diplomacy, or are these actions part of a broader strategic calculus? Recent developments indicate that the already fragile truce in Gaza is fraying, with Israel threatening to …
(2026-05-07). The Folly of the US-Israeli Myth of a Quick Iranian Collapse. juancole.com
(2026-05-06). Trump says U.S. had 'very good' talks with Iran in past 24 hours. ecns.cn U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday said the United States has had very good talks over the past 24 hours with Iran on ending the war that has lasted more than two months.
(2026-05-07). Days before Xi-Trump meet, Iran-China emergency huddle forms as US waves white flag on Hormuz. hindustantimes.com The very moment the United States paused its Hormuz mission, Iran's top diplomat landed in China. And suddenly, the timing doesn't look accidental. An anti-Trump alignment, or just strategic diplomacy? Iran calls China a "close friend." China asks for Hormuz to reopen. And in between, a quiet negotiation begins to take shape just days before Trump sits across from Xi Jinping. But here's where it gets uncomfortable. The U.S. launches "Project Freedom" to secure shipping lanes and pauses it within 24 hours. Iran is accused of striking Fujairah. China steps in, but stays officially "neutral." So who is actually driv…
(2026-05-07). Police arrest protester after five-days atop Washington bridge. aljazeera.com Police have arrested an anti-war protester after he ended a five-day sit-in atop Washington's Frederick Douglass bridge.
(2026-05-07). Germany Coalition Crisis: Most Voters Expect Government Collapse Before 2029. thinktank.pk Germany's political landscape is facing growing uncertainty as public confidence in the ruling coalition declines. A recent YouGov poll reveals that a majority of Germans expect the current government led by Friedrich Merz to collapse before completing its full term in 2029. The findings highlight mounting political pressure and shifting voter sentiment across the country. …
(2026-05-07). US says Hezbollah is 'trying to derail talks' with Israel. aljazeera.com US State Department spokesperson says Hezbollah is 'trying to derail talks' with Israel.
(2026-05-07). The five enablers of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. onlineopinion.com.au For decades, five powerful actors-the United States, the Arab states, the European Union, AIPAC, and Israel's own opposition – have all claimed to seek Israeli-Palestinian peace while enabling permanent occupation.
(2026-05-07). What's the full match schedule, groups and format for World Cup 2026? aljazeera.com All the teams, groups, key dates and kickoff times for the FIFA World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States.
(2026-05-07). Will Kyiv Strike on May 9? Russia Braces for High-Stakes Parade Risks. thinktank.pk Russia's annual Victory Day parade in Moscow has long been a carefully choreographed display of military strength and national pride. In 2026, however, the event is unfolding under extraordinary tension. The ongoing war with Ukraine has transformed the parade from a symbol of historic victory into a potential flashpoint for modern conflict. Speculation is growing …
(2026-05-06). China responds to Japan launching offensive missiles overseas. ecns.cn A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Wednesday Japan's right-wing forces are pushing for the acceleration of remilitarization, adding Japan's neo-militarism is rising and posing a threat to regional peace and stability.
(2026-05-07). South Korean court reduces Han Duck-soo's prison term in martial law case. aljazeera.com Seoul appeals court cuts Han Duck-soo's prison sentence from 23 years to 15.
(2026-05-06). China logs record high inter-regional passenger trips in May Day holiday. ecns.cn China saw a record high number of inter-regional passenger trips during the just-concluded five-day May Day holiday, the Ministry of Transport said on Wednesday.
(2026-05-07). Why electricity costs more than we think…and why, in Germany, solar is about 10x more expensive than coal. wattsupwiththat.com What does it actually cost to keep the lights on, reliably, 24/7/365 year after year?
(2026-05-07). Motorbike gunmen kill political aide in India's West Bengal. geo.tv 
Members of security forces stop a delivery personnel as they stand guard along a road leading to the site where an aide of Suvendu Adhikari, a leader of Bharatiya Janata Party in West Bengal state, was shot dead days after the BJP secured a majority in the state assembly elections, in…
(2026-05-07). How America's Addiction to War led to Self-Harm. juancole.com Orono, Maine (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — In a recent interview on CBC, Timothy Snyder, an historian at the University of Toronto, noted that the U.S. is in "a catastrophic self-destructive mode". The war of aggression against Iran is the latest evidence of this since it is "wildly counter-productive". | He also commented on PM Mark Carney's initial support for the Iran War which Carney later retracted as it became more evident that this was a war of choice, rather than a war of necessity and would bring suffering upon many innocent people. | When asked about Alberta's separatist movement Snyder…
(2026-05-07). EU and UN Women Push for Gender-Responsive Justice Reforms in Pakistan. thinktank.pk Efforts to strengthen equitable justice systems in Pakistan are gaining momentum, as policymakers and development partners push for more inclusive financial planning. With support from the European Union, UN Women Pakistan recently convened a high-level policy dialogue focused on gender-responsive budgeting in justice sector institutions across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan. The initiative signals a growing …
(2026-05-07). Rising Fuel costs overshadowing agenda for ASEAN summit in the Philippines. aljazeera.com ASEAN leaders have begun meeting in the Philippines as residents say their main concern is living costs.
(2026-05-07). North Korea says it is not bound by any treaty on nuclear non-proliferation. aljazeera.com Pyongyang says its status as nuclear-armed state 'will not change based on external rhetorical claims'.
(2026-05-06). RMB's role as international option grows. ecns.cn The renminbi is starting to gain ground in the dollar-dominated global commodity trade, as recent deals highlighted the Chinese currency's expanding role in offering a diversified option for pricing and settlement, economists and executives said.
(2026-05-07). War has a Huge Carbon Impact: Why Aren't We Measuring It? juancole.com The Conversation) — When delegates gathered for
(2026-05-07). Higher oil prices to come as reserves fall at record pace. wsws.org The "baseline" assumption of official forecasts that the war would be over in weeks has been shattered by events, with warnings that oil price hikes so far are only the beginning.
(2026-05-07). 6 months since the fatal Cobar mine explosion. wsws.org There is still no official explanation of what caused the explosion at Polymetals Resources' Endeavor mine on October 28, 2025, that killed workers Patrick "Ambrose" McMullen and Holly Clarke.
(2026-05-07). What is it about the Met fashion gala that leads one to think fondly of the guillotine? wsws.org The Met Gala on Monday evening was an expression of the putrefaction of the ruling establishment where fashion, Hollywood, corporate money, celebrity culture and politics comingled in a display of wealth and privilege.
(2026-05-07). Australia and Japan boost military ties against China. wsws.org Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has proclaimed that the country will play a "more proactive" role in the Indo-Pacific, amid a flurry of regional visits all directed against Beijing.
(2026-05-06). Dazzling AI light show staged in Fuzhou. ecns.cn A live AI light show is staged on May 5, 2026 on the exteriors of buildings at Zhongzhou Island in Fuzhou, Fujian province.
(2026-05-07). For rank-and-file control of the National Steel Car contract struggle! International class unity, not a nationalist corporate/union partnership! wsws.org Under conditions of the ongoing war on Iran that is disrupting the world economy and the Canada-US trade war that has hit our facility here in Hamilton, Ontario, for over a year now, Management aims to offload the crisis onto our backs through real wage cuts and continued job insecurity.
(2026-05-07). Positive national energy momentum at risk of being swamped by…everything else. wattsupwiththat.com Even Ontario's premier Doug Ford has chastised the federal government to show some respect to Alberta and Saskatchewan, singling them out, an act that has happened exactly never times before.
(2026-05-07). 1 year of the Merz government: war, militarism and social devastation. wsws.org The Merz-Klingbeil government is the most right-wing and hated government in the history of the Federal Republic. The struggle against it requires an independent socialist perspective.
(2026-05-07). France introduces one‚Äëeuro canteen meals for all students. aljazeera.com French universities are now offering 1 euro meals to all students, regardless of income.
(2026-05-06). China ready to help restore peace, stability in Mideast. ecns.cn Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Wednesday that China is ready to help create the conditions for starting peace talks and play a greater role in restoring peace and stability in the Middle East, as the region stands at a critical juncture between war and peace.
(2026-05-07). Here comes a very fast train! (Please, save us!). onlineopinion.com.au Big promises, bigger price tag: the fast train debate returns.
(2026-05-06). China, Bangladesh FMs hold talks, vowing deeper cooperation. ecns.cn China is willing to carry forward traditional friendship with Bangladesh, enhance political mutual trust, deepen practical cooperation, and be the most reliable partner in Bangladesh's national development process, said Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Wednesday.
(2026-05-07). BTS draws 50,000 fans in less than five hours to Mexico City palace. aljazeera.com K-pop group BTS appeared on the balcony of Mexico's National Palace after meeting President Claudia Sheinbaum.
(2026-05-06). China's Tianzhou-9 cargo craft re-enters atmosphere. ecns.cn China's Tianzhou-9 cargo craft, tasked with carrying supplies for China's space station, has re-entered the Earth's atmosphere in a controlled manner, the China Manned Space Agency said Thursday.
(2026-05-07). Criminal charges in Bosnian mine lead poisoning. aljazeera.com
(2026-05-07). Former Southwest Philly refinery site will become home to nuclear life science facility. whyy.org
(2026-05-07). Bolivian police fire tear gas at protesting teachers. aljazeera.com Bolivian police fired tear gas at protesters in La Paz, as three separate groups rallied against the government.
(2026-05-07). Trump administration attacks Costa Rican media to silence opposition to fascistic puppet regime. wsws.org Despite the right-wing character of La Nación, the visa revocations are a naked attack by a Hitler-inspired imperialist regime seeking to crush even limited criticism of its puppet government.
(2026-05-06). 'Project Freedom': Trump pauses Hormuz escort mission at Pakistan, others' request. geo.tv 
Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz near Bandar Abbas, Iran, May 4, 2026. — Reuters Trump says great progress made towards deal with Iran. Rubio says operations in Strait of Hormuz are defensive. Iran denies attacking United Arab Emirates in recent days.
(2026-05-06). Iran scares UAE more after 'bombing Fujairah': 'Even after war…' | Abu Dhabi's OPEC exit backfires. hindustantimes.com After Iran's strike on Fujairah and cargo ships, a top adviser to Iran's parliament speaker warns that Iran‚ÄëUAE ties will "not return" to pre‚Äëwar days and calls "time" Tehran's most powerful weapon. With the UAE out of OPEC and backing Trump, critics say Abu Dhabi has made itself the Gulf's biggest target.
(2026-05-06). FIFA-Backed "Board of Peace" Plan for Gaza Stadium Ignores Needs of Palestinians. truthout.org In February, Donald Trump's so-called "Board of Peace" struck a $50 million agreement with the football-governing body FIFA, with grand promises to build a national stadium, sports academy, and over 50 "mini-pitches." The initiative seeks to redirect global attention away from Gaza through so-called "peace agreements" that do not exist on the ground — mere labels placed over unremoved ruins. |
(2026-05-06). Foro de Sà£o Paulo rechaza nuevas medidas de EEUU contra Cuba. radiohc.cu El Foro de Sà£o Paulo manifestó este martes su firme rechazo a la intensificación de medidas coercitivas de Estados Unidos contra Cuba y alertó sobre la situación en América Latina ante agresiones militares. | En una declaración, la entidad expresó su desacuerdo con el aumento de la persecución contra el Gobierno y el pueblo de Cuba, en referencia a la orden ejecutiva firmada por el presidente estadounidense, Donald Trump, el pasado 1 de mayo.Después de la iniciativa similar del 29 de enero se sustenta en el argumento de que la isla caribeña representa una amenaza 'inusual y extraordinaria', lo cual calific…
(2026-05-06). Democracy Now! 2026-05-06 Wednesday. democracynow.org Headlines for May 06, 2026; Global Press Freedom Hits Record Low, U.S. Drops to 64th in the World: Reporters Without Borders; Israel's Destruction of Southern Lebanon Turns Villages into "Moonscapes": Reporter Lylla Younes; "Backtalker": Kimberlé Crenshaw on New Memoir, Voting Rights, Critical Race Theory & Clarence Thomas | Headlines for May 06, 2026; Global Press Freedom Hits Record Low, U.S. Drops to 64th in the World: Reporters Without Borders; Israel's Destruction of Southern Lebanon Turns Villages into "Moonscapes": Reporter Lylla Younes; "Backtalker”…
(2026-05-06). As In Gaza, Israel Is Targeting Rescue Workers In South Lebanon. popularresistance.org As airstrikes pound southern Lebanon, lawyer Abbas Ghandour leaves his case files behind, changes clothes, and drives south toward the blast zones. | The 38-year-old appellate attorney is also the head of the Lebanese Red Cross emergency services in the southwest, a role he has grown into since first answering distress calls as a teenager in Nabatiyeh. | Now his mornings are no longer spent preparing arguments in court, but securing safe staging points and making sure his paramedics' families have somewhere to sleep, because, as he puts it, "no one can respond clearly while worrying about their own loved ones."
(2026-05-06). Israel says carried out strike targeting commander of elite force. al-monitor.com May 6 (Reuters) – The Israeli military carried out a strike on Wednesday on the southern suburbs of Beirut in a Hezbollah stronghold known as Dahiyeh, targeting the commander of the militant group's elite Radwan force, according to an official Israeli statement. The strike was the first to hit Beirut's suburbs since the April 16 ceasefire, although hostilities in the south of Lebanon have not halted.
(2026-05-06). Lebanon, Israel eye third round of talks, but no Netanyahu-Aoun meeting in sight. al-monitor.com The US appears to be pushing for a meeting between Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, but the Lebanese government says it won't happen while Israel continues to launch attacks on Lebanon.
(2026-05-06). 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…
(2026-05-06). A forensic account of the horrors my family experienced during the Nakba. mondoweiss.net 
Eyal Weizman's pioneering work with Forensic Architecture is the focus of his new book "Ungrounding: The Architecture of Genocide" which details a subject that has long consumed me: how Zionist settlers destroyed my home and built a kibbutz on my land.
(2026-05-06). How Israel is weaponizing infectious diseases in Gaza. mronline.org 
Dr. Salman Khan, an infectious disease specialist, traveled to Gaza on a three-week medical mission in February 2026. He found infectious diseases running rampant, all directly due to Israel's siege and genocide.
(2026-05-06). How modern psychology is turning a genocidal army into a 'morally injured' one. mondoweiss.net 
Israeli soldiers are facing a mental health crisis as they return from Gaza, and the diagnosis of "moral injury," the distress one feels when actions violate one's moral beliefs, is being used to absolve the guilt of perpetrators of the genocide.
(2026-05-06). 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.
(2026-05-06). Genocidio en Gaza, un drama sin fin. radiohc.cu Las imágenes y noticias que llegan desde Gaza han puesto al mundo frente a una realidad imposible de ignorar: la destrucción sistemática de una población civil bajo el peso de la guerra, el bloqueo y la indiferencia internacional. | Cada día se acumulan denuncias sobre bombardeos, muertes de niños, hospitales colapsados y una crisis humanitaria que ha desbordado todos los límites éticos y políticos. | En ese contexto, hablar de genocidio no es una exageración retórica, sino una acusación que ha sido sostenida por organizaciones de derechos humanos y por instancias internacionales que exigen una lectura rigurosa d…
(2026-05-06). Democrats Demand Answers From Rubio on Number of Nuclear Bombs Owned by Israel. truthout.org A group of Democrats in the House is demanding that the Trump administration provide critical information about the scope and size of Israel's nuclear weapons capability in the midst of a war over nuclear weapons in which only Iran's civilian nuclear program has been under scrutiny. The lawmakers, led by Rep. Joaquin Castro (D-Texas), say that the U.S. should hold Israel to the "same standard… |
(2026-05-06). Trump completely helpless, begs Iran to accept one-page deal after total defeat in Hormuz. hindustantimes.com Amid rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, the United States and Iran may be edging closer to a breakthrough deal to prevent another round of war. Reports claim the White House has sent Tehran a one-page memorandum outlining conditions for ending hostilities and setting a framework for nuclear negotiations.
(2026-05-06). US and Bahrain push UN-backed action for Strait of Hormuz. newarab.com 
Fresh exchanges of fire on Monday underscored the stakes as the
(2026-05-06). After the Ceasefire: Power, Limits and the Future of Global Order. fairobserver.com The recent war in Iran is likely to leave a lasting mark on global politics, even if the diplomatic picture continues to evolve. Its effects have been felt far beyond the battlefield, including renewed disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, increased pressure on energy markets, attacks on Iranian energy infrastructure and threats to…
(2026-05-06). UAE quits OPEC: end of petrodollar system. infobrics.org The UAE's decision to leave OPEC comes amid rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and renewed volatility in oil markets. The long-standing link between oil and the US dollar may not be collapsing just now but is increasingly under pressure and fragmenting in a multipolar world.
(2026-05-06). China's position on situation of Hormuz quite clear: spokesperson. ecns.cn China's position on the situation of the Strait of Hormuz is quite clear, and the Chinese side will continue to make efforts to promote the deescalation of the situation and safeguard the safety and security of Chinese ships and crews, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Wednesday.
(2026-05-06). Trump Says US Military Operation To 'Guide' Ships Out of the Strait of Hormuz Is Paused. news.antiwar.com President Trump said in a Tuesday night post on Truth Social that the US military operation to "guide" commercial ships out of the Strait of Hormuz, which he has dubbed "Project Freedom," has been paused. "Based on the request of Pakistan and other Countries, the tremendous Military Success that we have had during the Campaign …
(2026-05-06). Facing mounting crisis, Trump reverses course on escorting ships through the Strait of Hormuz. wsws.org US President Donald Trump announced Tuesday evening that he was pausing the day-old US military operation to escort commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz "for a short period of time," citing what he said was "great progress" toward an agreement with Iran.
(2026-05-06). Asia must unite to avert an Iran war food crisis. scmp.com Asia's next food crisis is under way. After the US-Israeli strikes on Iran, shipping through the Strait of Hormuz collapsed, sending shock waves across energy, fertiliser and food systems. Fuel, freight and fertiliser costs are rising sharply, amplified by skyrocketing insurance premiums — feeding directly into the price of every tonne of fertiliser that still reaches the market. | The scale of disruption reflects the strait's outsize role in global trade. It carries around one-third of globally…
(2026-05-06). Alexander Zevin: Trump's Gulf War. newleftreview.org Asymmetries of the US-Israeli assault on Iran, as an uneasy balance holds between Tehran's tourniquet on the Strait of Hormuz—and the world economy—and the enormous firepower of the aggressors, at the end of the first round.
(2026-05-06). US pauses plan to guide ships through the Strait of Hormuz. aljazeera.com Donald Trump has said that the US military operation guiding ships through the Strait of Hormuz will be paused.
(2026-05-06). Five shameless moments of Iran war opportunism & grifting. responsiblestatecraft.org As the U.S. blockade on the Strait of Hormuz Late last month, Lockheed Martin CEO Jim Taiclet
(2026-05-06). Wall Street freaks: Traders believe Iran over US & UAE as oil blasts higher on Hormuz claims. hindustantimes.com What if the global oil market is no longer reacting to supply, but to power? Because right now, the Strait of Hormuz is no longer just a shipping route. It is a pressure point. And every signal coming out of it is shaking markets far beyond the Gulf. Oil is back above $100. Stocks are slipping. Investors are watching every move, every claim, every denial. But the real story may not be the price spike. It may be the question behind it. Who actually controls Hormuz when tensions peak? Iran says it blocked a U.S. warship. The U.S. pushes back. The UAE reports incoming missiles and drones, then Iran denies it and fli…
(2026-05-06). US strikes Iranian tanker amid reports Washington and Tehran near deal. scmp.com US forces struck an Iranian oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman on Wednesday, even as Washington and Tehran appeared to move closer to a tentative agreement to end their two-month war, with US President Donald Trump warning that renewed bombing could begin if Iran rejects the proposed deal. | A US fighter jet disabled the tanker by targeting its rudder as the vessel attempted to breach an American naval blockade of Iranian ports, US Central Command said in a social media post.
(2026-05-06). UAE is using oil to reshape its position inside the Gulf hierarchy. ummid.com With its exit from OPEC and OPEC+, the UAE is challenging the authority of Riyadh, strengthening its own strategic autonomy, and moving closer to a regional make-up where the US and Israel remain central actors in the pressure campaign against Iran.
(2026-05-06). Israeli ally UAE quits OPEC, OPEC. ummid.com The United Arab Emirates (UAE), one of the Israeli allies in the Middle East, has announced to quit OPEC and OPEC+ amidst the crisis the world is facing because of the US-Israel led Zionist war on Iran.
(2026-05-06). Rubio says U.S. military campaign against Iran is 'over'. ecns.cn U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Tuesday the U.S. military campaign against Iran, which was jointly launched with Israel on Feb. 28, is "over."
(2026-05-06). Iran forces UAE into military show in NATO country? Emiratis flex at SAHA 2026 amid Hormuz crisis. hindustantimes.com Amid escalating tensions with Iran, the United Arab Emirates put its military strength on full display at the SAHA Expo 2026 in Istanbul. Emirati defense and aerospace firms showcased advanced FPV drones, naval systems, armored vehicles, mine-hunting technology, and next-generation battlefield platforms. The military showcase comes just days after missile and drone attacks linked to the ongoing Hormuz crisis, signaling Abu Dhabi's push to project strength and readiness amid growing regional instability.
(2026-05-06). 'Christmas bombings' worked in Vietnam but won't drag Iran to table. responsiblestatecraft.org Facing an impasse in negotiations to end the Vietnam War, President Richard Nixon ordered an 11-day air campaign in December 1972 to bring North Vietnam back to the negotiating table. "I don't want any more crap about the fact that we couldn't hit this target or that one," Nixon
(2026-05-06). Iranian FM Warns US, UAE Of 'Quagmire' After Strikes On Oil Site. popularresistance.org Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi warned the US and the UAE against being "dragged back into a quagmire" in a statement on 5 May, a day after several missile attacks targeted energy infrastructure at the Gulf state's Fujairah port. | "Events in Hormuz make clear that there's no military solution to a political crisis," Araghchi said early on Tuesday. | "As talks are making progress with Pakistan's gracious effort, the US should be wary of being dragged back into a quagmire by ill-wishers. So should the UAE," the foreign minister went on to warn.
(2026-05-06). The collapse of Spirit Airlines: The latest in a decades-long war on the working class. wsws.org The ruling class is using the economic shocks produced by the war on Iran to accelerate a sustained, bipartisan attack on the working class stretching back half a century.
(2026-05-06). Top Vatican cardinal calls attacks on Pope Leo. al-monitor.com By Joshua McElweeROME, May 6 (Reuters) – A senior Vatican cardinal on Wednesday called U.S. President Donald Trump's disparaging attacks on Pope Leo over the Iran war "strange," a day before the U.S. Secretary of State is due to hold talks with the pope. Asked how he evaluated the attacks by Trump of Leo, Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin responded: "For me it seems a bit strange, to say the least.""I wouldn't want to get into judgments or personal evaluations about this," the cardinal told journalists outside an event near the Vatican.
(2026-05-06). Exclusive: Iran-US talks not yet at stage for agreement. newarab.com 
Negotiations between The sources stressed that reports in US media about the details of negotiations and elements of a proposed agreement "do not reflect the reality of what is happening". | They added that the talks still faced "an intransigent American approach and…
(2026-05-06). Chinese FM holds talks with Iranian counterpart. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi in Beijing on Wednesday.
(2026-05-06). Mothers' Day with Grannies for Peace at Tulip Festival. mediasanctuary.org Grannies for Peace will hold the annual Mothers' Day Vigil at the Tulip Festival on Saturday, May 9, from 1-2 PM near the Moses Statue, Washington Park, Albany. The theme this year is DIPLOMACY NOT WAR, focusing on the conflicts with Iran, Cuba, Venezuela, Gaza, Lebanon and Ukraine. Granny Mabel Leon talks with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.
(2026-05-06). China calls for immediate full ceasefire, opposes renewed conflict, stresses priority of talks on Iran situation: Chinese FM. ecns.cn China calls for an immediate and full ceasefire, opposes renewed conflict, and stresses the priority of talks on the Iran situation, said Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Wednesday.
(2026-05-06). Trump says US had very good talks with Iran in last 24 hours. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, May 6 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday told reporters that the U.S. has had very good talks with Iran in the last 24 hours, adding that it was very possible that Washington and Tehran would make a deal. (Reporting by Jacob Bogage and Katharine Jackson; Writing by Daphne Psaledakis; Editing by Jasper Ward)…
(2026-05-06). Trump says Iran wants to make a deal. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, May 6 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Iran wants to negotiate and make a deal, adding that the U.S. was doing very well in Iran and that it was going very smoothly."We're doing very well in Iran. It's going very smoothly, and we'll see what happens. They want to make a deal, they want to negotiate," Trump said at an event at the White House."We're dealing with people that want to make a deal very much, and we'll see whether or not they can make a deal that's satisfactory to us."
(2026-05-06). Key highlights of 14-point memo negotiated between US and Iran. geo.tv 
(2026-05-06). In Gaza, the simplest of weddings are barely affordable. aljazeera.com Couples marry in tents in Gaza as war, displacement, and soaring prices strip weddings of joy.
(2026-05-06). Peter Beinart on What It Means to Be Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza. scheerpost.com "American Jews and Jews in general are safer in countries where everybody is treated equally under the law," Peter Beinart tells TRNN. "The principle of Jewish supremacy, and Christian supremacy, and Hindu supremacy, and Islamic supremacy—all of those things are wrong." Marc Steiner TRNN Amid Israel's ongoing destruction of Gaza, its illegal annexation of land …
(2026-05-06). Sunday 5/3: Lifeline Denied: The Urgent Need for a Medical Corridor from Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/3017769……
(2026-05-06). Gaza's painful journeys. electronicintifada.net In Gaza, vehicles, fuel and small change are in short supply; we are left with walking.
(2026-05-06). Global Sumud Flotilla To Convene International Assembly In Türkiye. popularresistance.org Marmaris, Türkiye — In its ongoing effort to break israel's illegal siege of Gaza, the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) announces it will convene an International Assembly in Marmaris, Türkiye on May 9th and 10th, followed by a press conference on May 11th. This assembly marks a decisive moment for the movement as GSF participants, organizers, partners, and international experts will be gathering to reassess, deepen political strategy, and sharpen the mission's trajectory. | Today the "Ashkelon Magistrates' Court" granted the state's request to extend the detention of humanitarian activists Thiago à&Ar…
(2026-05-06). 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.
(2026-05-06). Zionist spy Jonathan Pollard demands forced ethnic purge and annexation of Gaza. thecanary.co 
Israel is a Zionist terror state. Its advocates are not shy about saying out loud what other colonisers may keep quiet. So it is with Jonathan Pollard, who is now seeking a seat in Israel's Knesset for his new extremist party. Pollard's election pitch? He wants the forced removal of all Palestinians from Gaza and […] | By
(2026-05-06). La mossa strategica degli Emirati Arabi Uniti. strategic-culture.su Dopo l'OPEC e l'OPEC+, gli Emirati Arabi Uniti potrebbero uscire dalla Lega Araba e persino dal CCG. | Segue nostro CosਠMbZ — l'unico detentore del potere negli Emirati Arabi Uniti — ha deciso di uscire dall'OPEC e dall'OPEC+. | I tirapiedi del Sindacato Epstein la presentano come una sofisticata mossa volta a definire un Nuovo Ordine Energetico. | Non proprio. | A prima vista, la mossa è sensata. Gli Emirati Arabi Unit…
(2026-05-06). F/A-18 Super Hornet Blasts Blockade-Running Iranian Ship's Rudder With 20mm Cannon (Updated). twz.com 
The Super Hornet strafing the ship is the latest instance where the Navy used direct fire to disable Iranian ships trying to run the blockade.
(2026-05-06). Sources Say the FBI Has Opened an Inquiry Into The Atlantic's Report on Patel. truthout.org The FBI has reportedly launched a criminal investigation into sources that provided information regarding the agency's director, Kash Patel, and his alcohol drinking habits to The Atlantic, which published details about them last month. The article in question, produced by staff writer Sarah Fitzpatrick, relied on dozens of sources, including former and current FBI officials… |
(2026-05-06). Spanish PM urges Brussels protect ICC judges from US sanctions. newarab.com 
Spanish Prime Minister In a "The EU cannot remain idle in…
(2026-05-06). China calls for equitable sharing of AI-driven digital dividends. ecns.cn UNITED NATIONS, May 6 ⚪ People around the world should be able to equally share the digital dividends brought by artificial intelligence, a Chinese envoy said here Tuesday.
(2026-05-06). Bill would force Delaware lawmakers to disclose free trips to Taiwan, other places. whyy.org 
(2026-05-06). Russia's Nornickel Sees New Palladium Demand from China's Fibreglass Sector. infobrics.org Nornickel, the world's biggest palladium producer, said demand for the metal from China's fibreglass industry could reach 0.8 million ounces per year over the medium term, helping offset an expected decline in demand from the auto sector…
(2026-05-06). US firms add 109,000 jobs, the most since early 2025. scmp.com US companies boosted payrolls in April by the most in over a year, the latest evidence of stabilisation in the labour market. | Private-sector payrolls rose 109,000 in April after a revised 61,000 advance in the prior month, according to ADP Research data out on Wednesday. The median estimate in a Bloomberg survey of economists called for a 120,000 increase.
(2026-05-06). Nigel Farage's Foreign Policy Chief Hosted Pro-Trump Think Tank Promoting Tariffs and Greenland Invasion. bylinetimes.com Alan Mendoza, Reform UK's Chief Advisor on Global Affairs, co-hosted a private meeting at which the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation & Institute distributed material endorsing US President Donald Trump's plan to seize Greenland from NATO ally Denmark, Byline Times can reveal. | The same think-tank has promoted Trump's tariff policies and 2020 election denial conspiracy theories. | Three months into Mendoza's tenure at Reform UK, he hosted a Reagan-Jackson Security Dialogue at the Cambridge Union on 18 and 19 February 2026. The private gathering brought together serving British military leadership, Conserv…
(2026-05-06). 2026 Assembly Election Results Live Updates. ummid.com Counting of votes in Assam, Keralam, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and West Bengal has started, and the results have started coming in.
(2026-05-06). Comedy Corner with Ethan Wilder. mediasanctuary.org This week on Albany Comedy Corner we had on Ethan Wilder to talk about his show "Raise a Glass to Comedy" at the Parting Glass at Saratoga Springs and his experience producing comedy shows and speed dating events in the capital region. This week was hosted by Tyler Artis…
(2026-05-06). B-1B "Apocalypse II" Out Of The Boneyard And Back In Service. twz.com 
After nearly two years of work, the Bone once known as Rage has completed its journey out of the desert and back to active service.
(2026-05-06). New Podcast/Painting Video: Art, AI, Consciousness And Awakening. thealtworld.com Caitlin and Tim | Please leave us your questions, comments and feedback so we can respond to them on the next podcast. |
(2026-05-06). New Caledonia suspends trade cooperation with Vanuatu in row over FLNKS meeting. asiapacificreport.nz By Patrick Decloitre, RNZ Pacific correspondent French Pacific desk New Caledonia's government says it has suspended all trade cooperation with Vanuatu after the Vanuatu government hosted the pro-independence Kanak and Socialist National Liberation Front (FLNKS) in Port Vila. Vanuatu is hosting a series of talks under the theme "VOICE 2030" (Vanuatu Opportunities for Investment and…
(2026-05-06). Far-right 'auditors' plan campaign of intimidation at polling stations. thecanary.co 
Far-right activist and self-proclaimed 'auditor' of Antifa Public Watch infamy, Lee Scheresy, has once again proven how little he knows about the law. And this time it's not just by harassing innocent protesters and intimidating women, as is his usual forte. This time, he's calls for a mass presence by 'patriots' outside of polling stations […] | By
(2026-05-06). 2026 West Bengal Elections End With Poll PC Highest Since Independence. ummid.com Polling for the second phase of 2026 Assembly Elections in West Bengal Wednesday April 29, 2026 ended amid heavy deployment of security personnel, including NIA sleuths.
(2026-05-06). Lessons of the Turkish miners' struggle in Ankara. wsws.org The miners' struggle in Ankara has ended with the promise that all their demands will be met. The lessons from this important struggle must be drawn.
(2026-05-06). Calls for Reform candidate who praised rape of Sikh women to face suspension. thecanary.co 
On 3 May, we reported that investigators confronted a Reform candidate in Essex with his own social media posts. Candidate Stuart Prior said "good, reap it" in response to two Sikh women being raped in separate attacks: Reform candidate in Essex, Stuart Prior, has celebrated the rape of a sikh woman in comments he made.Has […] | By
(2026-05-06). Mehring Yayƒ±ncƒ±lƒ±k holds first cinema screening of Tsar to Lenin in Türkiye. wsws.org Mehring Yayƒ±ncƒ±lƒ±k successfully held the first cinema screening in Türkiye of the unique documentary Tsar to Lenin.
(2026-05-06). California's Climate Overreach. wattsupwiththat.com "The Affordable Insurance and Recovery Act (SB 982) would impose liability on fossil fuel companies for 'climate-attributable damages,' expected to be assessed in billions of dollars. It would empower California's attorney general to sue the state's oil companies without even needing to prove fault, negligence, or specific causation by an individual company."
(2026-05-06). Amsterdam bans public adverts for meat and fossil fuels. wattsupwiththat.com Amsterdam has become the world's first capital city to ban public advertisements for both meat and fossil fuel products. Since 1 May, adverts for burgers, petrol cars and airlines have been stripped from billboards, tram shelters, and metro stations.
(2026-05-06). Mojtaba mocks Trump with '1980 US army op failure in Iran' reminder as US ends new Hormuz mission. hindustantimes.com Mojtaba Khamenei's aide mocks Trump after "Project Freedom" is halted just one day in, saying a fearful U.S. Navy has backed away from Hormuz after Iran's strikes on the UAE. Citing the failed 1980 Tabas rescue, he warns future battles "won't be Normandy or Sicily" for American forces.
(2026-05-06). Publishers sue Meta for copyright infringement over AI training. newarab.com 
Publishers Elsevier, Cengage, Hachette, Macmillan and McGraw Hill sued
(2026-05-06). The Moral Architecture of Daniel Ellsberg in Truth and Consequence. scheerpost.com Review of Truth and Consequence: Reflections on Catastrophe, Civil Resistance, and Hope, by Daniel Ellsberg, ed. Michael Ellsberg and Jan R. Thomas (New York: Bloomsbury, released 3/2/26) Peter Dale Scott Eager as I was to review this collection of Daniel Ellsberg's unpublished writings, for days all my available time was spent in fascinated reading, as …
(2026-05-06). Protection of health care in armed conflict: UN Security Council Resolution 2286 10 years on. icrc.org Briefing by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer to the United Nations, at the UN Security Council Arria-formula Meeting: "A Decade of Resolution 2286: Protecting Medical Care in Conflict Amid Evolving Threats".
(2026-05-06). China's first privately funded scientific research vessel launched in Zhejiang. ecns.cn The vessel has a total length of 82 meters, a designed full load displacement of 3,500 tonnes, and a cruising range of 10,000 nautical miles. The vessel's backers are 37 fishermen from Wenling.
(2026-05-06). What's behind the secessionist movement in the Canadian province Alberta? aljazeera.com Oil-rich western province could see independence referendum as soon as October, but complicated process remains ahead.
(2026-05-06). Reform candidate suggests 'melting Nigerians' to fill potholes. thecanary.co 
As we've covered extensively, Reform UK candidates for the 2026 local elections have said some pretty extreme and racist things. Even with this being the case, these candidates keep finding new ways to stand out with how disgusting they are: üö® NEW: Reform UK's leaflets in Hylton Castle spell their candidate's name wrong. That turns […] | By
(2026-05-06). Trump Is Reviving a Tar Sands Oil Pipeline With the Help of Wyoming Tycoons. truthout.org On the first day of his presidency back in 2021, Joe Biden revoked a key permit for the Keystone XL pipeline, which would have brought oil from Canada's tar sands into the U.S. The decision to kill Keystone XL was perhaps Biden's clearest gift to the environmental movement. But now, five years later, a family of Wyoming oil tycoons is bringing the Keystone concept back from the dead — and… |
(2026-05-06). Beijing to play 'greater role' in ending Mideast fighting, China tells Iran. geo.tv 
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi shake hands in Beijing, China, in this handout image released by China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs May 6, 2026. — Reuters FM Wang says China will work harder to ease Middle East tensions.Chinese FM says…
(2026-05-06). Trump seeks to halt payment to E. Jean Carroll in hope of eventual Supreme Court win. scmp.com US President Donald Trump's lawyer, hoping for an eventual Supreme Court victory, has asked a federal appeal court in New York to temporarily block a long-time columnist from collecting a US$83 million defamation award. | The lawyer, Justin D. Smith, told the 2nd US Circuit Court of Appeals in a filing on Tuesday to stay its decision supporting the award so that Trump will not have to pay writer E. Jean Carroll while he appeals to the high court.
(2026-05-06). CDALF MAY DAY RALLY 2026 (Workers over Billionaires). mediasanctuary.org On Friday, May 01, 2026, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Network Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry attended the Capital District Area Labor Federation "May Day Solidarity Event" at West Capitol Park in Albany, NY. In this labor segment, Willie recorded excerpts from speakers at the rally and interviewed Shana Davis, Civil Service Employees Association Region 4 President; Randi Weingarten, President of the American Federation of Teachers; and Seth Cohen, President of the Capital District Area Labor Federation. The theme of the 2026 May Day rally was "Workers over Billionaires."
(2026-05-06). The uncertain future of the UN's leading voice on Indigenous rights. grist.org 
Last week, the U.N. Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues released urgent calls to action, including a pause on fast-tracked critical mineral projects and increased funding for Indigenous climate projects. But those recommendations come as the Forum itself is facing an existential crisis. | For 25 years, the Forum has been the leading United Nations body representing Indigenous peoples, but that status has not always translated to policy change by member states or the U.N. itself. Growing questions about the Forum's effectiveness also come amid budget cuts at the U.N., Trump's rejection of multilateralism, and…
(2026-05-06). Manipur's 'unknown' killers: Three years of India's bloody ethnic conflict. aljazeera.com Violence in the remote state not only endures, but has mutated and deepened though assailants remain officially unnamed.
(2026-05-06). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-06). Cancelled Richardson review a better option to assess Bondi security. onlineopinion.com.au Such an inquiry with informal processes would have better suited than the more vague and limited interim report of the royal commission.
(2026-05-06). Rural North Carolina fights back against PFAS contamination. grist.org 
For more than half a century, residents of Sampson County, North Carolina have watched their local landfill grow to
(2026-05-06). Progressive Dem Candidates Are Using Their Opposition to Schumer to Pitch Voters. truthout.org Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-New York) is being openly criticized by progressive Democratic candidates for office, who are making their opposition to the current leader of the Senate caucus a plank in their platform. For some candidates, it may aid them in winning their respective primary races. Iowa candidate for U.S. Senate Zach Wahls, for example, says voters are reacting… |
(2026-05-06). How human ecology shapes social democracy. nationofchange.org Human ecology offers a framework for understanding how social systems in Nordic countries and New York shape participation, trust, and collective well-being.
(2026-05-06). NSPM-7: Trump's War on Dissent. rightsanddissent.org Last fall, Trump issued National Security Presidential Memorandum-7 (NSPM-7), his blueprint to crush the left. The memo relies on the FBI's Joint Terrorism Task Forces and gives a central role to his Homeland Security Advisor Stephen Miller. Days earlier, Trump issued an Executive Order designating "antifa" as a domestic terror organization. | Join Defending Rights & Dissent and Drop Site News on Monday, May 11th at 7pm ET / 4pm PT for an important update on Trump and Miller's war against dissent. A panel of experts will break down the memo, analyze the threats it poses to our rights, and place it in the wider le…
(2026-05-06). Where Are the Female Assassins? fairobserver.com On April 25, gunshots rang out at a White House dinner attended by senior political figures of the Trump administration. The suspect, who has been charged with attempted murder of US President Donald Trump and more, is 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen — a man. This and comparable incidents follow a familiar script: a lone gunman,…
(2026-05-06). Al Qadsiah wins but Al Nassr remains on top in SPL standings. ummid.com Al Qadsiah football club Sunday April 03, 2026 defeated Cristiano Ronaldo-led Al-Nassr 3-1 in the 31st round of the ongoing Saudi Pro League season.
(2026-05-06). Iran Damaged or Destroyed Hundreds of Targets in US Bases, Reporting Reveals. truthout.org Iranian forces have damaged or destroyed hundreds of targets in U.S. bases amid the war, causing far more extensive damage than previously reported by the U.S. government, new reporting based on satellite images reveals. Analysis of the imagery by The Washington Post finds that at least 228 assets have been struck by Iran since the start of the war, including "hangars, barracks, fuel depots… |
(2026-05-06). Energy and sovereignty will decide AI future, not algorithms. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-06). Is Rubio's star rising in Trump world? Duel with Vance for 2028 heats up. scmp.com It was the perfect split-screen for the race to succeed Donald Trump — so long as your name is Marco Rubio and not J.D. Vance. | In a packed White House briefing room, journalists shouted over each other in a bid to get a question from the US secretary of state. | At the same time Vice-President Vance — Rubio's most likely rival for the 2028 Republican presidential nomination — was hundreds of kilometres away from the action at a political fundraiser in Oklahoma.
(2026-05-06). More charges filed against WH correspondents' dinner attacker. newarab.com 
A California man accused of trying to Cole Tomas Allen initially was charged in a complaint with attempting to
(2026-05-06). Saturday 5/16: Weekenders' SF World Naked Bike Ride. indybay.org Rincon "Cupid's Arrow" Park, The Embarcadero Promenade & Folsom Street, San Francisco üá∫üá∏ USA…
(2026-05-06). Dying on the Inside: What happens to aging women in prison? whyy.org Soon, 1 in 3 incarcerated people will be over 50. But prisons are not equipped to handle the aging population. A new podcast by Studio 2's Cherri Gregg explores this dilemma.
(2026-05-06). Nathan Sperber: Beyond Neoliberalism? newleftreview.org Investigating the persistence—or retreat—of capital's great prog ≠rammatic offensive, along its many fronts: ideological struggle, policy prescription, macro-regulation of economic life, class direction. A multi-dimensional analysis of an uneven condition.
(2026-05-06). Democrats used to back energy-saving plans. Now they're wavering. grist.org 
There's a strange trend afoot on the East Coast, where residents have seen
(2026-05-06). From Voices to Action: Indivisible's Mission. mediasanctuary.org In this episode, we hear from leaders at Indivisible about what inspired their work, how they support community voices, and what it takes to create meaningful change in Albany.
(2026-05-06). Statement by the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. icrc.org Delivered by Dr. Yaseen Ahmed Abbas, President of the Iraqi Red Crescent…
(2026-05-06). Israel's nightmare: NATO nation's largest, fastest hypersonic missile Tayfun block 4 to hit IDF. hindustantimes.com Turkey's Roketsan has publicly unveiled the TAYFUN Block 4 ballistic missile at SAHA 2026 in Istanbul, marking the first time the system has been shown in public mounted on its 8×8 wheeled launcher. Defense reporting described it as the largest and most powerful member of the TAYFUN family, underscoring Ankara's push to expand its indigenous long-range strike capabilities.
(2026-05-06). Chinese 'self-media' accounts penalized for misleading publishing. ecns.cn Cyberspace authorities in China have penalized more than 98,000 self-media accounts for publishing news and information without citing sources, misleading public perception and undermining the online information ecosystem, the country's Cyberspace Administration said on Sunday.
(2026-05-06). This Wasn't Just a China Trip. It Was a Test of Taiwan's Political Future. orinocotribune.com Editorial note: Orinoco Tribune does not generally publish pieces older than two weeks. However, an exception is being made in this case as the current article remains as relevant today as when it was first published. | On the surface, it looks simple: Taiwan's opposition leader went to mainland China, talked about peace, and came home. | But this was not a routine visit. It was the first formal trip to mainland China by a sitting KMT chair in a decade, and it happened at a moment of rising military pressure, partisan deadlock in Taipei, and a wider U.S.-China struggle over Taiwan's future. Reuters and AP both fr…
(2026-05-06). The Obama Shrine — Brought to You by Wall Street. levernews.com With his presidential library,
(2026-05-06). Kill lists vs public good: Two futures of artificial intelligence. mronline.org 
Palantir isn't just publishing manifestos. It is operationally wired into the machinery of imperial warfare. Its Gotham platform provides AI-powered targeting for the Ukrainian military.
(2026-05-06). Voices of solidarity from the European Parliament in support of Cuba. radiohc.cu The Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Cuban Embassy in Belgium and to the European Union have expressed their gratitude for the expressions of solidarity from the European Parliament, where MEPs, Cuban residents, and supportive friends spoke out against the intensification of the economic, commercial, and financial blockade imposed by the United States on the island.
(2026-05-06). 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.
(2026-05-06). Nexteer workers: Prepare now to defeat another UAW sellout contract! wsws.org After extending the last contract behind the backs of workers UAW Local 699 officials have announced that they have reached a new deal.
(2026-05-06). Xi urges all-out rescue work after central China fireworks plant explosion causes heavy casualties. ecns.cn Xi demanded proper handling of the aftermath and a prompt investigation into the accident, stressing that those responsible must be held accountable.
(2026-05-06). She Opposed His Plan for a Blockchain City. Now He's Bankrolling Her Primary Opponent. theintercept.com Five years ago, a Nevada state senator helped kill a crypto tycoon's vision of a blockchain city in the Reno desert. Now, that lawmaker is running for higher office, and the crypto mogul is bankrolling her primary opponent to the tune of millions. | The battle playing out in the state attorney general's race is one example of many of the crypto sector trying to elect industry-friendly officials. In Nevada, it's also a story of an eccentric multimillionaire whose money threatens the political ascent of a woman who helped deny his dream. | The spending by crypto entrepreneur Jeffrey Berns is "meaningful money, e…
(2026-05-06). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 11:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest and local headlines from WHYY.
(2026-05-06). Manele calls parliament for Thursday to face no confidence motion. asiapacificreport.nz RNZ Pacific The Solomon Islands Parliament will convene tomorrow — Thursday, May 7 — to consider a motion of no confidence in Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele. Parliament House has confirmed to RNZ Pacific that the Clerk to Parliament Jefferson Hallu has issued advisory letters to all MPs that the sitting will begin at 9: 30am local…
(2026-05-06). 1854 Chinatown in Negro Bar, Sacramento County comes alive in Gold Rush California. indybay.org From the Heart of Chinatown in San Francisco to the California Gold Mining District, the Golden Fortune of Honorable William Alexander Leidesdorff, Jr. provides a path towards an Ancient Future in a good way.
(2026-05-06). Deputy President to take stock of developments in the North West. sanews.gov.za Deputy President to take stock of developments in the North West | Deputy President Paul Mashatiile will conduct an oversight visit to the Ditsobotla Local Municipality (DLM) in the North West on Thursday as part of government's ongoing efforts to strengthen the capacity of municipalities to effectively deliver basic services to communities. ⚪ "The visit follows concerns raised by residents of the DLM during the Deputy President's recent engagement with the community in January 2026. Among the key issues highlighted by community members, were inadequate access to water and sanitation, unreliable electricity supp…
(2026-05-06). Wu's triumph adds to China's snooker legacy. ecns.cn Chinese snooker player Wu Yize delivered a decisive break on Monday to seal an 18-17 victory over England's Shaun Murphy at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, the United Kingdom, capping one of the most dramatic finals in recent years at the World Snooker Championship 2026.
(2026-05-06). NZ govt must rebuke Israeli envoy over beating of citizens, says PSNA. asiapacificreport.nz 
Asia Pacific Report The Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) has called on the New Zealand government to follow through on its demands that Israel complies with international law following the abduction and beating of citizens by the Israeli military in international waters in the Mediterranean last week. PSNA national spokesperson Rinad Tamimi said the government…
(2026-05-06). Manipur Violence And A Nation's Fading Attention. ummid.com Manipur does not need occasional outrage, it needs sustained attention, accountability, and action.
(2026-05-06). Village fostered new philosophy of development. ecns.cn More than two decades ago, Yucun, a village in Anji county of East China's Zhejiang province, was known for what locals called the "stone economy". Quarrying and cement production brought income and once made Yucun one of Anji's better-off villages, but the prosperity came at a heavy environmental cost: Hills stripped bare, waterways polluted and the air thick with dust.
(2026-05-06). Beyond The Brink And Fighting Back from a Regressive Supreme Court Ruling. mediasanctuary.org Old journalism colleagues Rosemary Armao and Phyllis Jordan mull the effects of the Supreme Court's recent ruling nullifying the civil rights era Voting Rights Bill. In this week's peek into the podcast Beyond the Brink and Fighting Back, the political writers examine the Supreme Court majority's view that our society has fixed discrimination and our laws ought to be color-blind. They worry what that view — along with a do-little Congress — and president eager to keep a hold on power will mean for the future and the fate of midterm elections.
(2026-05-06). China's robot police patrol cities during Labor Day holiday, signaling AI-powered urban governance. ecns.cn During the Labor Day holiday, Hangzhou, in east China's Zhejiang Province, deployed a fully operational "robot police squadron" to key areas, bolstering the city's traffic management capabilities.
(2026-05-06). EU cyber plan barring Chinese suppliers will cost US$430 billion: report. scmp.com The European Union's push to bar Chinese suppliers from its critical infrastructure under a proposed new Cybersecurity Act would cost the bloc a jaw-dropping ‚Ǩ367.8 billion (US$431.4 billion) over the next five years, a new study has warned. | The law's vast price tag comes from the need to rip out and replace huge amounts of Chinese hardware — a task that alone could cost ‚Ǩ146.2 billion — with other losses stemming from resource reallocation, service disruptions, employment adjustments and legal…
(2026-05-06). 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.
(2026-05-06). Independents aim to take out 'Labour's huge majority' in Islington. thecanary.co 
Islington Community Independents are hoping to take out "Labour's huge majority" in the London borough of former party leader Jeremy Corbyn. The Canary spoke to Islington Community Independents nominating officer David Renton to find out more. How has Islington's Labour-led council failed local people? The council gets things wrong when it sees its job as being […] | By
(2026-05-06). Canton Fair concludes in south China, drawing 314,000 overseas buyers. ecns.cn The 139th edition of the China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, closed on Tuesday in the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou.
(2026-05-06). ISC 12th Result 2026 Out; Check Toppers List. ummid.com The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) has declared the result of the the Indian School Certificate (ISC) Class XII (Class 12th) 2026 exam along with toppers list on its official website cisce.org…
(2026-05-06). Holders PSG beat Bayern Munich to reach Champions League final with Arsenal. aljazeera.com Paris Saint-Germain draw the second leg of their semifinal with Bayern Munich 1-1 in Germany to take the tie 6-4.
(2026-05-06). Analyst José Ramón Cabañas: Dialogue With the US Is Possible, But Our System Is Non-Negotiable (Interview). orinocotribune.com Radio Havana Cuba brings you a special interview with Cuban diplomat José Ramón Cabañas. Serving in Cuban diplomatic missions for nearly 40 years, Cabañas is currently the Director of the Center for International Policy Research (CIPI), based here in Havana. | We asked Cabañas a series of questions, given the intensified threats by the United States against Cuba and the possibility of dialogue between equals, based on respect for each nation's sovereignty. | Cuba has long insisted that "dialogue is possible, but the system is not negotiable." In the current context of contacts with the United States, is this prin…
(2026-05-06). Meet the Green Party candidate taking on Labour in Brixton. newarab.com 
As millions of Brits are set to While the governing Labour Party is projected to face losses across the UK, the One candidate hoping to end Labour's 20-year rule in Lambeth is…
(2026-05-06). Reform UK Refuses to Explain Why Nigel Farage Met and Posed with Man Criminally Convicted for Violent Attack on Anti-Racism Meeting at a Church. bylinetimes.com 
Reform UK has repeatedly refused to provide any explanation to Byline Times for why its leader, Nigel Farage, met and posed for a photograph with a group of far-right activists including a man who went on to be criminally convicted for violently storming an anti-racism meeting at a church — an offence that took place two weeks before the picture was taken. | Byline Times Having b…
(2026-05-06). Maharashtra 12th HSC Result 2026 Out, Konkan Region Topper. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary & Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) has declared today i.e. Saturday May 02, 2026 12th HSC exam 2026 result and pass percentages based on which the Merit List and Names of Toppers have also been revealed.
(2026-05-06). '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.
(2026-05-06). Tuesday 5/12: End Ai Job Theft + other Harms. Tuesdays & Thursdays thruout Musk v Altman Trial. indybay.org 1301 Clay St, Oakland. Outside, in front of south wing entrance. Ron Dellums Federal Court Bldg. Look for the news cameras. That's where we'll be.
(2026-05-06). Weather conditions expected to start clearing. sanews.gov.za Weather conditions expected to start clearing | Adverse weather conditions are expected to begin clearing from the central parts of the country this afternoon, the South African Weather Service (SAWS) said on Wednesday. ⚪ In an update, the weather service said weather conditions will begin clearing across Gauteng, North West and the Free State. ⚪ "However, rain will persist over Mpumalanga and KwaZulu-Natal, as well as along the south coast of RSA [Republic of South Africa] today, so residents are advised to remain cautious," it said. ⚪ On Tuesday, the weatherman said that residents of the Eastern and Western…
(2026-05-06). Tom Tiffany, Pedophile Lover Union Hater! Protest May 26, 2026 in Madison! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-05-06). Spain agrees to let hantavirus-hit cruise ship dock in Canary Islands. aljazeera.com Three people have died since the outbreak in April, while two crew members on board the ship require urgent care.
(2026-05-06). Trump right to take troops out of Germany. Now see where they go. responsiblestatecraft.org For weeks, President Donald Trump has warned that there
(2026-05-06). Mark Carney's Yerevan Moment: What Canada's Presence at the EPC Summit Should Mean. progressivehub.net VAHID RAZAVI…
(2026-05-06). US aims to deploy Qatar-gifted luxury jet as Air Force One for Fourth of July. scmp.com The US Air Force is targeting a Fourth of July delivery for a Boeing 747 gifted by Qatar that would join the Air Force One fleet in time for the nation's 250th anniversary, a US official and a person familiar with the programme said. | The White House accepted the luxury jet from Qatar in 2025 ‚Äåand asked the Air Force to rapidly upgrade the aircraft to presidential standards, with L3Harris tapped to carry out the overhaul.
(2026-05-06). Louisiana governor suspends primary election to enforce new congressional gerrymandering. wsws.org The action by Republican Jeff Landry, postponing a primary in order to carry out a pro-Republican redistricting approved by the Supreme Court, has no historical precedent.
(2026-05-06). Cops and courts are engaging in performative lawfare around antisemitism. thecanary.co 
Stephen Parkinson, director of public prosecutions, has instructed prosecutors in England and Wales to speed up charges to address antisemitism and: daily incidents affecting the Jewish community, involving threats and abuse designed to cause fear and distress. However, whilst this fast tracking of process will apply to all hate crimes, a hierarchy of racism is […] | By
(2026-05-06). Telegraph latest rag to do antisemitic Polanski cartoon. thecanary.co 
As we covered, the Times published an antisemitic caricature of Zack Polanski on Sunday 3 May. Staggeringly, the paper did this as part of a push from the British establishment to paint Polanski and the Green Party as antisemites. Now, just days later, the Telegraph has done the exact same thing: Whilst the Jewish right is […] | By
(2026-05-06). Iran conflict may have motivated Trump dinner shooting suspect: report. geo.tv 
Cole Tomas Allen, a suspect in the White House Correspondents' Association dinner shooting, sits in the courtroom during a hearing after being charged with attempting to assassinate U.S. President Donald Trump, in Washington DC, US, April 30, 2026, in this courtroom sketch. —…
(2026-05-06). US allies in Asia are looking to build middle-power coalitions. scmp.com "In an increasingly severe security environment, no single country can now protect its own peace and security alone," declared Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi last month, signalling a major shift in Tokyo's defence posture. | "Under the new system, we will strategically promote equipment transfers while making even more rigorous and cautious judgments on whether transfers are permissible," she added, confirming long-running speculation that Tokyo would relax decades-old restrictions on…
(2026-05-06). From Beijing to Berlin: Chinese EVs turn heads as brands eye European markets. scmp.com For German consumer Erik Bà∂hme, a first visit to the Beijing auto show was an eye-opener — the world's largest car exhibition showcased a vast array of electric vehicle (EV) brands, many already gaining traction in Europe. | "I think there will be more Chinese brands coming and being successful in Europe," said Bà∂hme, a freelance automotive consultant who spent two days at the event, which ran through May 3.
(2026-05-06). 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.
(2026-05-06). Sources: top elections official left post fearing incitement against committee. haaretz.com Orly Ades, who stepped down last week as head of Israel's Central Elections Committee, privately relayed her concern that right-wing elements who delegitimized the Supreme Court and its president Isaac Amit could target her and her committee, sources told Haaretz…
(2026-05-06). Press Freedom Plummets in US, Reaches Crisis in Middle East and North Africa. truthout.org Reporters Without Borders warns press freedom has fallen to its lowest level since the group began publishing its annual World Press Freedom Index in 2002. The index has charted how press freedoms have deteriorated in the United States and elsewhere over the past 25 years. The U.S. was ranked 17th in the world in 2002. In the latest index, the U.S. is down to 64th, falling seven places since last… |
(2026-05-06). 7 Reasons to Use a Custodian for Retirement Funds. moguldom.com Retirement savings can hold far more than mutual funds or public shares. Many households now place private notes, rental property, tax liens, or business interests inside tax-advantaged accounts. This broader menu creates promise, yet it also brings filing duties, title work, valuation questions, and strict use limits. A custodian provides the administrative guardrails that keep …
(2026-05-06). Monarcha Upstander Training in Chequamegon Bay, WI May 7, 2026! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-05-06). Alabama and Tennessee rush to eliminate Black representation in Congress. peoplesworld.org 
Elected officials in Alabama, Tennessee, and elsewhere in the South are meeting Wednesday to eliminate any congressional districts in their states where it is still possible to elect African Americans or other non-white lawmakers. If they succeed, many of the states that constitute the old Confederacy will, as they did in the 19th century, have …
(2026-05-06). 'Keystone Light': These Wyoming oil tycoons are reviving the controversial pipeline. grist.org 
(2026-05-06). TripleEs Diane Mbombo-Tite on Life in the DRC and starting a translation and interpreting company. mediasanctuary.org On This Episode of the TripleE's, Diana Mbombo-TIte tells her story of growing in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and all the languages she learned in the DRC. she also talks about her story of how and why she immigrated to the United States of America , and Finally she tells H Bosh Jr about starting her business Akula Interpreting and Translation LLC. |
(2026-05-06). Reform UK Candidate Shared Antisemitic and Anti-Muslim Posts And Campaigned for Far-Right Restore Britain. bylinetimes.com 
Caspar Thomas, who was until recently Reform UK's candidate for Hill End in St Albans, made a spate of shocking comments about Jewish people, black people, Muslims and Indians. | Byline Times and HOPE not hate can reveal that Thomas is also an activist for Restore Britain, the rival far-right political party led by Rupert Lowe. HOPE not hate calls the scandal "another victory for Reform UK's 'common sense' vetting procedure." | The Reform Party press office has confirmed that "Mr Thomas has already been expelled", when evidence of his campaigning for Restore was presented to the party, though he is still liste…
(2026-05-06). China unveils top 10 archaeological discoveries of 2025. ecns.cn The annual list, jointly released by the Chinese Society of Cultural Relics and China Cultural Relics News, is prepared by top scholars from across the country and widely regarded as one of the highest honors in Chinese archaeology.
(2026-05-06). The Pros and Cons of Anonymous Online Casinos Beginners Should Know. moguldom.com A large part of all online wagers now run through crypto. This shift comes from casinos that let players gamble without handing over any personal identification. For someone just getting into online betting, the promise of total privacy and instant payouts sounds hard to beat. The catch is that these platforms carry risks most first-timers …
(2026-05-06). Appeals Court Asked to Reconsider Oak Flat Land Transfer in Arizona. indybay.org PHOENIX, May 1, 2026 — Conservation organizations and Tribal advocates filed a petition today with the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals asking a larger panel of judges to reconsider a recent ruling that cleared the way for the transfer of Oak Flat to a private multinational mining company.
(2026-05-06). Karl Marx at 208: The revolutionary internationalist who stood with the colonised. mronline.org 
Marx and Engels did not merely theorise in the abstract. They analysed concrete events, corresponded extensively with revolutionaries and thinkers, and engaged politically through journalism, the First International, and personal networks.
(2026-05-06). China's May Day box office edges up as 'Vanishing Point' tops holiday charts. ecns.cn China's box office for the five-day May Day holiday ending on Tuesday totaled 758 million yuan (about $110 million), slightly surpassing the total for the same period last year, data from the China Film Administration showed Wednesday.
(2026-05-06). London Electricians Warn: These Common Issues Could Be Dangerous. thecanary.co 
Electrical issues hardly come with a clear caution. In many London homes, the first signs are small: a socket feels warm, lights flicker or the fuse board trips occasionally. These signs can be easily ignored, particularly when everything still seems to work. Yet experienced London electricians warn that these small scale issues are usually a […] | By
(2026-05-06). IPCC Admits Apocalyptic Climate Scenarios Are "Implausible" — Meaning Most Media Scare Stories Over Last 15 Years Are Officially Junk. wattsupwiththat.com Purely anecdotal, but the BBC seems to have moderated its wilder climate stories of late with the "Climate" topic on its News site relegated to the second tier of subjects.
(2026-05-06). Israel bombs Beirut's southern suburbs. aljazeera.com Israel bombed Beirut's southern suburbs for the first time since the 'ceasefire' took effect on April 17.
(2026-05-06). Tokyo Trials-related items donated to memorial hall. ecns.cn Eighteen rare archival items related to David Nelson Sutton, a US assistant prosecutor at the Tokyo Trials and one of the earliest international prosecutors to investigate the Nanjing Massacre, were officially donated on Wednesday to the Memorial Hall of the Victims in Nanjing Massacre by Japanese Invaders.
(2026-05-06). The Trial of Majid Freeman, Final Day. thecanary.co 
For the vast majority of Majid Freeman's trial, the Canary were the only media organisation present in the courtroom. But today, with both the prosecution and defence set to give their closing statements before the jury retired to decide on their verdict, the press benches were full for the first time. Prosecution up first The […] | By
(2006-05-26). Partido Lakas ng Masa: On the firing of the US missile system on Philippine soil. links.org.au 
The first-ever firing of a Tomahawk missile and operational deployment of the US Typhon system on Philippine soil under Balikatan 2026 mark a dangerous escalation in the country's deepening entanglement in imperialist military conflicts, warns Partido Lakas ng Masa.
(2026-05-06). 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.
(2026-05-06). UK Convicts Palestine Action Activists Over Break-In At Israeli Weaponsmaker. popularresistance.org Four of six British pro-Palestinian activists have been convicted of criminal damage relating to a 2024 raid on a factory operated by Israeli defence firm Elbit, with one of the defendants found guilty of striking a police officer with a sledgehammer. | London's Woolwich Crown Court on Tuesday found Charlotte Head, 30, Samuel Corner, 23, Leona Kamio, 30, Fatema Zainab Rajwani, 21, guilty. Zoe Rogers, 22, and Jordan Devlin, 31, were found not guilty. | Prosecutors said that the six defendants were members of the banned group Palestine Action, which organised the assault on the Elbit Systems UK facility in Bristol,…
(2026-05-06). Protesters rally in Louisiana and Tennessee against redistricting. aljazeera.com Demonstrators rallied in Louisiana and Tennessee against against redistricting.
(2026-05-06). US pauses Hormuz escorts in bid for deal, as threats continue. newarab.com 
The Despite an uptick in military activity in recent days,
(2026-05-06). DMPR corrects diesel price adjustment for May. sanews.gov.za DMPR corrects diesel price adjustment for May | The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) has published an Erratum to the diesel price adjustment published on Monday. | The price adjustments are effective from today. | "During the calculation of fuel prices for May 2026, the additional 93.00 cents per litre reduction in the fuel levy on diesel was erroneously captured as 0.93 cents per litre. | "This resulted in a higher increase in the wholesale price of R6.19 per litre instead of R5.27 per litre for diesel," the department explained. | The correct adjusted prices for this month are as follows:…
(2026-05-06). Between Iran and a hard place. strategic-culture.su By Ted SNIDER | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The Gulf states couldn't stay out of a war launched from their territory. | As the…
(2026-05-06). Saturday 5/9: Film: It Was Just An Accident directed by Jafar Panahi. indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley, CA…
(2026-05-06). Green Party getting all hands on deck for polling day. thecanary.co 
Ahead of the local elections on Thursday 7 May, the Green Party is reminding supporters of ways they can help boost the vote. Manchester Greens have shared a sign-up page for anyone who wants to help on polling day. And they've stressed the difference it can make: JUST RELEASED: Data has come out showing it's […] | By
(2026-05-06). 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.
(2026-05-06). 2026 Kerala Election Results Live. ummid.com Kerala Election 2026 Results: Counting of votes began in Kerala at various centers across the state today i.e. Monday May 04, 2026 at 08: 00 am amid heavy security.
(2026-05-06). "Backtalker" : Kimberlé Crenshaw on New Memoir, Voting Rights, Critical Race Theory & Clarence Thomas. democracynow.org 
Leading scholar in the field of critical race theory Kimberlé Crenshaw coined the term "intersectionality," which she has described as a "lens through which you can see where power comes and collides, where it interlocks and intersects." Crenshaw, a professor of law at UCLA and Columbia University and executive director of the African American Policy Forum, has just published a new book, Backtalker: An American Memoir. | "Backtalker is a frame that I use to encourage people to talk back against claims that the world as we have experienced it is the way it can only be, that there is n…
(2026-05-06). Death toll rises to 26 in central China fireworks plant explosion. ecns.cn The fireworks plant explosion on Monday in central China's Hunan Province has left 26 people dead and 61 others injured, authorities said at a press conference on Tuesday.
(2026-05-06). Trump's War May Cost $72 Billion — Nearly 3 Times Higher Than the Admin Said. truthout.org The Pentagon's official estimate of the direct financial cost of the U.S. war on Iran is a nearly threefold undercount of the actual price tag of the war, according to an expert analysis published Wednesday. Stephen Semler, a senior fellow at the Center for International Policy, produced the new cost estimate for the Popular Information newsletter. Accounting for armament use… |
(2026-05-06). Reform UK Candidate Accused of Mocking Disabled Residents as 'Benefit Scroungers' and 'Skanks'. bylinetimes.com 
Byline Times has been passed a series of Facebook messages and posts from a Reform UK candidate appearing to mock disabled residents. | The messages, sent via Facebook Messenger, show Harry Phillips, running for Reform UK in Stanwell (Surrey), calling a potential constituent and his wife "ponces of society," mocking a woman's health conditions as "made up ailments," and using a series of personal insults directed at the couple, including references to their appearance. | And he is accused of insulting a stroke survivor and a person with AuDHD, stating their conditions "scream benefit scrounger and lazy c**t",…
(2026-05-06). ILWU10 Members on May Day Speak Out at San Francisco Union Hall. indybay.org ILWU Local 10 members spoke out at their union hall about what May Day and the ILWU means to them.
(2026-05-06). 'Mortal Kombat II' review: A soulless and uneven sequel. peoplesworld.org 
Mortal Kombat II is the sequel to 2021's Mortal Kombat, itself a reboot of a film franchise adapted from a video game universe. I didn't realize I had any expectations for this film until I walked out of the theater and found those expectations unmet. It is an essentially unsalvageable film with a handful of …
(2026-05-06). Sanctions and Threats of War: The Last Pulls. radiohc.cu The massive demonstration of support for the Cuban government and the Revolution this May Day is "too much of a challenge" for a US administration that believes itself to be the master of the world and all-powerful in the Western Hemisphere, the Granma newspaper opined on Tuesday. | The Radio Havana Cuba reproduces the full text of this article below. | The White House unmasked and at the feet of Marco Rubio and Mauricio Claver-Carone. The massive demonstration of support for the government and the Revolution this May Day is "too much of a challenge" for an administration that believes itself to be the master of…
(2026-05-06). Poise without pedigree: Why Australia needs Nancy Mitford at the Strait of Malacca. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-06). As power flows through submarine cables, law of the sea must evolve. scmp.com Beneath the surface of the world's oceans lies an infrastructure so essential, modern life would stall without it — yet so invisible it rarely enters public debate. Submarine cables, slender fibre-optic systems laid across the seabed, carry over 95 per cent of global internet traffic, transmitting the data that underpins financial markets, diplomatic exchanges and everyday communication. | What appears to be neutral infrastructure is, in fact, a deeply political system — one that exposes a…
(2026-05-06). Pope Leo to inaugurate Barcelona's Sagrada Familia in June trip to Spain. scmp.com Pope Leo will inaugurate the soaring central tower of Barcelona's famed Sagrada Familia basilica when he visits Spain next month in a week-long trip that will also take him to a migrant reception centre in the Canary Islands, the Vatican said on Wednesday. | The June 6-12 visit will first bring Leo to Madrid for meetings with the government, parliament and King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia.
(2026-05-06). At Sea: A sharp feminist thriller in the world of Big Oil. newarab.com 
It takes great talent and skill not only to bring to life the work of an oil rig but also to make this work environment relatable, engaging, and incredibly thrilling. | In her latest adult novel, author Unable to resist the opportunity for a promotion, she leaves behind…
(2026-05-06). Families Struggling to Access Special Needs Care. projectcensored.org Families with special needs require more support than typical educational systems in the United States can offer, Elizabeth Davis, a parent of a child with special needs, wrote for the Hechinger Report in April 2026. Davis explains how the "broken" and "complicated" systems are making it more difficult for families…
(2026-05-06). Journey to becoming a Buddhist priest in Japan. mediasanctuary.org Dr. Aaron Proffitt fell in love with Buddhism after picking up a book about Zen at a book store, and now he teaches religious studies and Buddhism as an ordained Buddhist priest.
(2026-05-06). Labour plotter Tom Watson begs MPs to stop plot to oust Starmer. thecanary.co 
Under Jeremy Corbyn, Tom Watson was the deputy leader of the Labour Party. Notoriously, he used his position to plot with other members of the Labour right to prevent his own party from forming a government. Now, the exact same guy is begging Labour MPs to drop the plot to oust Keir Starmer: Just @Tom_Watson, […] | By
(2026-05-06). Sunday 5/10: Day Golden Gate Bridge Walk for Peace. indybay.org "Golden Gate Bridge Welcome Plaza": Gather at SF Side of Golden Gate Bridge on the East side of Hwy 101. | Northbound 101 traffic: Exit just before bridge entrance | Southbound 101 traffic: Exit just after exiting bridge.
(2026-05-06). Missiles Clobber Target Ship In Highly Strategic Luzon Strait. twz.com 
(2026-05-06). Over 400 officials urge EU to act over E1 settlement project. newarab.com 
More than 400 former diplomats, ministers, and senior officials on Wednesday urged the European Union to "act now" against The open letter comes as Israel intends to move forward with The move would further sepa…
(2026-05-06). Everybody Moves The Asian Diaspora: Grace from the U.S. mediasanctuary.org This weekly series profiles the migration stories of members of our community, whether the migration be their own stories of that of their parents or grandparents, and reminds us that migration touches us all, as it is a part of the human experience. | This episode is a part of Season 2 of the Everybody Moves series. Season 2 features stories collected and produced by a team of students at the University at Albany. | This week we feature Grace from the U.S.
(2026-05-06). China railways handle 158 million passenger trips during May Day holiday rush. ecns.cn China's railways handled about 158 million passenger trips during the eight-day May Day holiday travel rush.
(2026-05-06). Al-Qaeda-linked fighters storm Mali prison, block food supplies to Bamako. aljazeera.com Fighters attack 'Africa's Alcatraz', which detains high-value prisoners, and disrupt crucial supply chains to capital.
(2026-05-06). NATO in crisis after US announces withdrawal of 5,000 troops from Germany. infobrics.org Yet, an American colonel is being embedded in German military.
(2026-05-06). Court Rules Fresno City Council Violated Open Meetings Law. indybay.org FRESNO, Calif., May 5, 2026 — The City of Fresno violated the Ralph M. Brown Act by holding budget committee meetings behind closed doors for years, without public notice or the opportunity for residents to attend or participate, a Fresno Superior Court judge ruled.
(2026-05-06). Argentina investigates link to deadly hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship. aljazeera.com Three deaths reported from South America-related hantavirus as cruise ship remains off Cape Verde coast.
(2026-05-06). 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.
(2026-05-06). Punjabi man shot dead at his office in Surrey; gangsters Rohit Godara and Pawan Shaukeen take responsibility. ptcnews.tv Canada Punjabi man murder: A Punjabi-origin man was shot dead inside a commercial building in Surrey, Canada, in what investigators believe to be a targeted attack linked to organised crime.According to initial reports, armed assailants entered the second floor of a building located on 76 Avenue and opened fire at the victim as he was exiting the lobby area. The sudden gunfire triggered panic among people present at the site, who alerted the police.By the time Surrey Police Service (SPS) officers arrived, the victim was found lying in a pool of blood. Emergency responders attempted to revive him, but he succumbe…
(2026-05-06). Inside Naz Shah's Honoured: A story of survival and strength. newarab.com 
Have you ever come across someone whose life has thrown so many curveballs at them that it almost sounds unbelievable, and yet here they are, still standing? | In 1993, Shah's mother,
(2026-05-06). Scottish National Party heads for victory, amid continued Labour collapse, rise of Reform UK and Greens. wsws.org The Scottish National Party appears headed for a fifth consecutive electoral victory, thanks to Labour's rotten right-wing record, which has fuelled Reform UK's growth in Scotland.
(2026-05-06). 'Republican' Green energy fantasies and casualties. wattsupwiththat.com Republicans who court an "all-of-the-above" energy strategy must drop their green virtue-signaling and get on board with the Trump administration and Secretary Wright's train to prosperity and security. Unleash American energy — oil, gas, coal, nuclear, and domestic mining — and kill the mandates and subsidies that distort markets and enrich adversaries.
(2026-05-06). Russian attacks kill 27 in Ukraine before proposed rival ceasefires. scmp.com Russian attacks throughout eastern Ukraine killed at least 27 people on Tuesday, including 12 in one of the worst strikes so far this year, hours before a midnight deadline ushering in an open-ended ceasefire proposed by Kyiv. | Russia announced a ceasefire for May 8 to 9 to coincide with commemorations of the Soviet Union's ‚Äåvictory over Nazi Germany in World War II and a military parade in Moscow's Red Square.
(2026-05-06). 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.
(2026-05-06). What to know about Israeli President Herzog's trip to Central America? aljazeera.com Israeli Foreign Ministry says that four-day visit to Panama and Costa Rica will deepen ties with partners in the region.
(2026-05-06). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-06). Xi extends greetings to working people nationwide ahead of Int'l Workers' Day. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping has extended festive greetings and best wishes to the country's working people ahead of the International Workers' Day, which falls on May 1.
(2026-05-06). DARPA's XRQ-73 Hybrid-Electric Flying Wing Drone Has Flown. twz.com 
Northrop Grumman's experimental
(2026-05-06). US' "sanctions threats" in a de-Dollarizing world. unitedworldint.com Under the current circumstances, the US' sanction threats amount to empty rhetoric only. A new system has been built, and it will grow even stronger with the participation of numerous countries following the war in Iran. By Serhat Latifoƒülu The threat by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent by sending letters to 2 Chinese banks threatening …
(2026-05-06). Elderly Sikh taxi driver pushed to ground in New York, viral video sparks outrage. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: A disturbing incident from New York City has triggered widespread anger after a video showing an elderly Sikh taxi driver being shoved to the ground began circulating online.According to visuals shared on social media, the confrontation was reported on the roadside following an argument between the driver and another individual. The situation quickly escalated, with the man accusing the elderly driver of hitting another vehicle. Moments later, he is seen aggressively pushing the senior citizen, causing him to fall to the ground.Witnesses claim the attacker also issued verbal threats before turning…
(2026-05-06). Canada is quietly putting war into your portfolio. nationofchange.org That means funding for military supply chains, weapons systems, and defense infrastructure would increasingly flow through financial markets rather than direct public expenditure.
(2026-05-06). The crumbling empire: Bad choices, shattered reputation, departing friends, an uncertain future. unitedworldint.com Seven strategic lessons the war taught and the questions that remain. The American empire seems to be sinking deeper into a quagmire of war with Iran, with only bad options on the horizon. Donald Trump is now being urged to resolve this disaster as quickly as possible. Perhaps the decisive factor is that the war …
(2026-05-06). Royal Mail workers call for No vote against CWU negotiators' agreement with Kretinsky. wsws.org As soon as details of the "groundbreaking agreement" were released on April 15, opposition went viral among postal workers who slammed the proposed deal.
(2026-05-06). S. Korean judge in former first lady's stock manipulation case found dead. ecns.cn A South Korean judge who handled the appeal trial of former first lady Kim Keon-hee's Deutsch Motors stock manipulation and other charges was found dead early Wednesday, Yonhap News Agency reported.
(2026-05-06). Dangers to the Fourth Estate: The 2026 World Press Freedom Index. onlineopinion.com.au More than half the world now has 'difficult' or worse press freedom conditions.
(2026-05-06). Join the League Against Cruel Sports to finally stop trail hunting. thecanary.co 
The League Against Cruel Sports is hosting a major rally on Saturday 9 May 2026 to demand that the government finally bans the utter bullshit that is trail hunting. Activists and animal lovers are being called to gather at Old Palace Yard, Westminster at 3.15pm. Hunting is an animal rights issue This protest happens a […] | By
(2026-05-06). Beijing receives over 18 million tourist visits during May Day holiday. ecns.cn The Chinese capital city of Beijing received 18.83 million tourist visits during the five-day May Day holiday, up 5.1 percent year on year, the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism said on Tuesday.
(2026-05-06). Colombia's ELN guerrillas sentence captured prosecutors to 5 years in "revolutionary prison" colombiareports.com Colombia's oldest guerrilla organization, the ELN, said Tuesday that it had sentenced two captured prosecution investigators to "revolutionary prison" sentences of up to six years. In a video, a spokesperson of the ELN's Eastern War Front said that Jesus Antonio Pacheco and Rodrigo Antonio Lopez were spared capital punishment after being found guilty of spying …
(2026-05-06). UK Convicts Palestine Action Activists in Crackdown on Palestine Solidarity. truthout.org On Tuesday, a London court convicted four of six Palestine Action activists of criminal damage for their break-in of an Elbit Systems factory in August 2024. The four activists — Samuel Corner, 23, Charlotte Head, 29, Leona Kamio, 30, and Fatema Rajwani, 21 — were found guilty of smashing drones and computers at the Israeli defense firm's U.K. site in an attempt to shut the factory down. |
(2026-05-06). High-quality development drives surge in returnee startups in China. ecns.cn Decades ago, some of China's ambitious students looked abroad for opportunities, but today many are returning home not just for jobs, but to build businesses and shape the country's future.
(2026-05-06). Guido's Bridge Protest Against Iran War Hits Day Five. popularresistance.org As the one-man protest of activist Guido Reichstadter reached its fifth day, 168 feet above the Anacostia River on the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge in Washington, DC, the anti-war activist is receiving praise both at home and worldwide as he said Tuesday he would go another day even though he has run out of both food and water. | "We are profoundly touched," said CodePink co-founder Medea Benjamin during a visit Monday, standing below Reichstadter's perch at the top of one of the bridge's arches, which he has been occupying since last Friday in protest of President Donald Trump's war on Iran and the rapid p…
(2026-05-06). 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)…
(2026-05-06). Japanese PM reaffirms intention to revise Constitution. ecns.cn Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, on Sunday, the country's Constitution Memorial Day, reaffirmed her intention to revise the Constitution, local media reported.
(2026-05-06). Pioneering CNN founder Ted Turner dead at 87. geo.tv 
Ted Turner, Chairman of Turner Enterprises and the UN Foundation, listens to a question during a news conference on April 1, 2008 at the United Nations in New York. — AFPCNN gains global prominence during Gulf War live coverage.CEO Mark Thompson calls Turner enduring spirit of…
(2026-05-06). Friday 5/8: Six Stellar San Franciscans: a walking tour presenting "land & liberty" indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-05-06). Yes, I was "forced" to march in the May Day parade in Cuba. radiohc.cu From a poor peasant background, I was 8 years old when the Revolution triumphed. What little I knew how to read and write I learned from my father, who also learned without being able to go to school. And as the grandson of Mambises (Cuban independence fighters), I learned some history through his stories. Today I am a professional, and although retired, I performed my more than 50 years of work as a teacher and in other jobs with dedication and enjoyment.
(2026-05-06). Chinese embassy lodges stern representations over UK sanctions against two Chinese entities. ecns.cn China firmly opposes the UK's sanctions on two Chinese entities and has lodged stern representations with the UK, according to the Chinese Embassy in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
(2026-05-06). UK's hard-right Reform eyes huge new gains in local elections. newarab.com 
Political insurgents "The UK has been flooded with illegal immigrants that shouldn't be here. They're all claiming benefits… It's costing us an absolute fortune," said Robert Robinson, 70, a former Conservative voter, who said he was "leaning" towards backing Reform. | "All the other parties, they've all had their chance to stop the boats, and none of them have do…
(2026-05-06). Poll shows public hate Reform's plan to punish voters. thecanary.co 
On Monday 4 May, racist bigot and Reform leader Nigel Farage announced a plan to punish voters in areas which don't vote for his party. This seemed to go down incredibly poorly, and we now have data to confirm the general public opposes spiteful politics of this nature: With Reform UK threatening to open migrant […] | By
(2026-05-06). Delhi: Blaze in Vivek Vihar building leaves 9 dead. ummid.com At least 9 people have died after fire broke out in a 4-storey residential building in Vivek Vihar area of Delhi's Shahdara Sunday May 03, 2026.
(2026-05-06). Vietnam's Plastic Waste Challenge. unitedworldint.com Ambition Is Not Enough Without Enforcement By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer Vietnam is the top nation most likely to become the world's greatest champion of making plastic pollution a pending threat. Producing over 3.9 million tons of plastic rubbish annually, and the majority of it running into rivers, coastlines, and eventually the ocean, the problem has …
(2026-05-06). China asks U.S. to revoke proposed restrictive steps against telecom carriers. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Commerce expressed firm opposition on Friday to the U.S. Federal Communications Commission's proposed restrictive measures against Chinese entities, urging Washington to stop its wrongful practices and respect market rules.
(2026-05-06). China expands zero tariffs to all African nations with diplomatic ties. ecns.cn China expanded zero-tariff treatment to all African countries with which it has diplomatic ties starting May 1, according to official statements and media reports.
(2026-05-06). US Seeks to Lift Sanctions on Eritrea. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A tank, allegedly belonging to the Eritrean army, abandoned along a road in Dansa, southwest of Mekele in Tigray, Ethiopia, June 20, 2021. | © 2021 Yasuyoshi Chiba/AFP via Getty Images…
(2026-05-06). Coast Guard Creates Its Own Special Operations Command. twz.com 
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(2026-05-06). 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.
(2026-05-06). Thursday 5/7: Webinar: Care, Not Warfare. indybay.org Online | actionnetwork.org/events/care-not-warfar……
(2026-05-06). Uganda to Join BRICS and India-Africa Summits in New Delhi. infobrics.org Foreign Affairs Minister Gen Jeje Odongo has confirmed that Uganda will participate in two high-level international summits in New Delhi, marking a significant step in the country's deepening ties with the BRICS bloc and India…
(2026-05-06). May 2025 Air War: From Assumed Superiority to Operational Shock. fairobserver.com On the night of May 6 and 7, 2025, the Indian Air Force (IAF) faced an unprecedented setback: The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) downed seven Indian aircraft during a high-intensity aerial engagement. This included the state-of-the-art Rafale fighters, regarded as the linchpin of India's air power modernization, which was a game-changing event. The outcome represented…
(2026-05-06). UAW holding strike vote at Sterling Heights Assembly over outsourcing, as Stellantis gears for more cost cutting. wsws.org Everything indicates that the vote called by leaders of UAW Local 1700 at SHAP is performative, aimed at venting workers' anger and will lead to no consequential action by the union.
(2026-05-06). Sandra Boynton's Death Drive: "The Going to Bed Book" publicbooks.org "We do not need to work harder when reading Boynton. Her work, especially when taken as a whole, rewards pause."
(2026-05-06). Top tennis players could boycott French Open over prize money: Sabalenka. aljazeera.com Women's tennis stars say players 'deserve to be paid more' prize money at Grand Slams tournaments.
(2026-05-06). México Conferencia con referente Moira Millán sobre su libro ´Terricidio" indybay.org México: Conferencia de prensa con Moira Millán sobre su libro ´Terricidio. Sabiduría ancestral para un mundo alternativo ª…
(2026-05-06). Desde el Parlamento Europeo voces solidarias apoyan a Cuba. radiohc.cu 
La Cancillería cubana y la Embajada de Cuba en Bélgica y ante la Unión Europea agradecieron este martes las muestras de solidaridad provenientes del Parlamento Europeo, donde diputados, cubanos residentes y amigos solidarios se pronunciaron contra el recrudecimiento del bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero impuesto por Estados Unidos a la Isla. | En su cuenta oficial de X, el Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores escribió: | Solidaridad con Agradec…
(2026-05-06). Teresa Regina de àÅvila, mother of Brazilian activist Thiago àÅvila, dies at 64. radiohc.cu Teresa Regina de àÅvila e Silva, mother of Brazilian activist Thiago àÅvila—kidnapped and held in a Zionist prison—and of Luana de àÅvila, vice president of the Federal District Civil Police Union (Sinpol-DF), passed away this Tuesday, May 5. | The news was confirmed by Sinpol-DF through its official social media accounts, where the organization expressed its condolences to the family. Those close to the deceased describe her as a woman of remarkable joy and great strength, whose life was dedicated to caring for her family. | Her death coincides with the arrest of her son in Israel,…
(2026-05-06). IV Liga Élite: Cocodrilos barre a Mayabeque en la primera subserie. radiohc.cu Cocodrilos de Matanzas volvió a remontar a Huracanes de Mayabeque (5×3), mantuvo su invicto y rubricó la primera barrida de la IV Liga Élite del Béisbol Cubano (LEBC). | Lo anterior lo informó JIT, la publicación del Instituto Nacional de Deportes, Educación Física y Recreación (INDER). | Como anfitriona, en el estadio 'Victoria de Girón', la escuadra del mánager Eduardo Cárdenas perdía 1×3 y fabricó racimo decisivo de tres carreras en el séptimo inning.Conexiones clave resultaron el doblete de José Amaury Noroña y uno de los dos imparables del juego de Hanyelo Videt, actual líder de los bateadores (6…
(2026-05-06). EE.UU.: Marco Rubio niega bloqueo petrolero a Cuba. radiohc.cu El secretario de Estado de EE.UU., Marco Rubio afirmó este martes que Cuba no sufre un bloqueo petrolero, pese a que por más de tres meses ni una gota de combustible llegó al país caribeño, hostigado por las medidas unilaterales de Washington. | Durante una rueda de prensa en la Casa Blanca, en la que el jefe de la diplomacia estadounidense y asesor de Seguridad Nacional del presidente Donald Trump, asumió un nuevo papel también como portavoz, respondió a preguntas de diversos temas entre ellos Cuba. | "Sobre Cuba (y el) bloqueo petrolero a Cuba: no hay un bloqueo petrolero a Cuba 'per se'", subrayó Rubio al afir…
(2026-05-06). Los Cobradores Privados De Trump Están Persiguiendo A Los Inmigrantes. levernews.com 
(2026-05-06). Una controvertida legislación que otorga más derechos a las personas sin hogar en Delaware suscita la oposición de negocios y gobiernos locales. whyy.org Legislación que otorgaría más derechos a la población sin hogar de Delaware suscitó un acalorado debate durante una audiencia de un comité de la Cámara de Representantes celebrada el martes. | El proyecto de ley, patrocinado por la representante estatal Sophie Phillips, D—Bear, ampliaría los derec…
(2026-05-06). fragile trade lifeline hangs on two eastern UAE ports. al-monitor.com By Sarah El Safty, Federico Maccioni and Amr AlfikyFUJAIRAH, May 6 (Reuters) – At the UAE port of Fujairah, conveyor belts offloaded grain from bulk carriers on Wednesday, while crude oil flowed through pipes and onto tankers berthed along its quay.Dozens of loaded trucks lined up near the port and others parked outside waiting their turn, while offshore, vessels labelled Cosco, Gardenia and other shipping lines lay at anchor, service boats weaving between them.
(2026-05-06). May Day in San José Marks 20 Years Since El Gigante. indybay.org This year's May Day march in San José started at the same location as El Gigante, a name the mega march of 2006 took on due to the huge number of participants.
(2026-05-06). El Gamal lawyers detail ICE kidnapping operation, as Congress prepares $53 billion for ICE and CBP. wsws.org The El Gamal family's legal team detailed last Saturday's kidnapping, as Congress moves to pour billions more into ICE and CBP.