(2025-05-20). Report: Syria gives Israel belongings of Mossad spy Eli Cohen as goodwill gesture to Trump. haaretz.com The archive of legendary Israeli spy Eli Cohen was announced to be back in Israeli hands on Sunday. Now, sources tell Reuters that Syrian President al-Sharaa offered the archives to Israel as an indirect gesture, as he seeks to cool tensions and build Trump's confidence…
(2025-05-20). How Israel got its hands on most guarded archive: Spy Eli secret files. haaretz.com Decades of failed attempts, shifting alliances, and a collapsing regime: new clues reveal how Israeli intelligence have finally secured the Eli Cohen documents – and what Ahmed al-Sharaa's possible involvement was…
(2025-05-20). Al-Sharaa, Trump and Sanctions. counterpunch.org 
Contrary to the propaganda of moral upstarts, terrorism pays. It proves rewarding. It establishes states and reconstitutes others. It encourages change, for ill or otherwise. The stance taken, righteously pitiful, on not negotiating with those who practise it, is as faulty as battling gravity. The case of Syria's interim president, Ahmed al-Sharaa, is a brilliant example of this. While seen as
(2025-05-20). Syria's Prospects of Debt Restructuring Entangled in Geopolitical Calculations. cadtm.org
(2025-05-20). Syria Weighs Currency Overhaul as Pound Hits New Lows. themedialine.org 
(2025-05-20). Three Requisites for Syria's Reconstruction Process. internationalviewpoint.org For the country's revival to be successful after years of war, inclusion of the population and democratization during the transitional period will be necessary, or national cohesion may be undermined. | – | / |
(2025-05-20). At least 60 killed overnight in Israeli strikes in Gaza, medical sources say. haaretz.com GAZA: IDF orders residents of Khan Yunis to evacuate ahead of 'unprecedented attack' ‚ñ ISRAEL: Smotrich: We are destroying everything that remains in Gaza, the world isn't stopping us; France, Canada and U.K. call for two-state solution, threaten sanctions ‚ñ IRAN: Iran says nuclear talks will fail if U.S. pushes for zero enrichment ‚ñ YEMEN: Houthis threaten Haifa port and 'new missiles' in retaliation for Gaza escalation…
(2025-05-20). The United States Is Sabotaging A Nuclear Agreement With Iran. popularresistance.org The Trump administration, which unilaterally withdrew from the Iran Nuclear Agreement during Donald Trump's first term, claims to be negotiating a new nuclear agreement with Iran. However, 'negotiations' are taking place under an escalation of economic coercive measures, a.k.a. sanctions, and military threats. Bahman Azad, president of the US Peace Council, delves into the hidden intentions of the Trump administration and the changes to Iran's foreign policy under its new president. Azad also explains what is happening in the context of the rise of the multipolar world and the decline of US hegemony, and what we…
(2025-05-20). Inviting you to join a national organizing call to get Scotiabank to divest from genocide. justpeaceadvocates.ca 
As the genocide in Gaza intensifies, violence in the West Bank escalates, and attacks on our movements grow, as a new government and brand new cabinet ministers take power, now is a critical time to stand up and demand an end to Israel's violence and Canada's complicity in it. Did you know that Scotiabank is one …
(2025-05-20). Iran waits for 'no one's permission' for enrichment; US must stop talking nonsense: Leader. presstv.ir Iran's Leader considers it to be "utterly wrong" for the US to insist on the Islamic Republic's completely stopping its peaceful uranium enrichment activities.
(2025-05-20). Iran says open to regional nuclear fuel consortium. newarab.com 
Iran on Monday said it was open to establishing a regional nuclear fuel consortium, reiterating that Tehran and Washington have held four rounds of US officials have recently voiced strong opposition to Iran's uranium e…
(2025-05-20). Trump's Ukraine Ceasefire Drive: What's Behind It? thinktank.pk In 2025, President Donald Trump's insistence on engaging Russian President Vladimir Putin to resolve the Ukraine conflict reflects a strategic pivot amid mounting global challenges. As the U.S. Navy grapples with overstretched resources across Europe, the Middle East, and the Indo-Pacific, Trump's push for peace talks—evidenced by his March 2025 call for a 30-day ceasefire …
(2025-05-20). No deadline set for Russia—Ukraine peace talks: Kremlin. geo.tv 
Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with State Duma Chairman Vyacheslav Volodin at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia July 31, 2023. — Reuters The Kremlin has said that there is no set deadline for peace talks between Russia and Ukraine as process for Moscow and Kyiv…
(2025-05-20). Yemen's Houthis threaten Israeli port blockade. newarab.com 
Yemen's Houthi rebels said Monday that they would imposed a "naval blockade" of the Israeli port of Haifa in response to The Houthis would "begin working to enforce a naval blockade of the port of Haifa," said military spokesman Yahya Saree. | "All companies with ships present in or heading to this port are hereby notified that, as of the time of this announcement, the aforementioned port has been included in the target bank," the Houthi spokesman added. | The move was "in…
(2025-05-20). How Israel could get bogged down in its war against the Houthis. newarab.com 
(2025-05-20). Houthis now issue alerts before attacks on Tel Aviv airport. newarab.com 
The In a notable shift in strategy, the group has released multiple warnings over the past 24 hours urging civilians to evacuate areas around Ben Gurion International Airport before missiles from Yemen targeted the Tel Aviv facility. | The Yemeni rebel group has also marked targeted locations and called on foreign nationals and airlines to leave Is…
(2025-05-20). Israel and Hamas cease-fire negotiators struggle to find a formula for compliance. haaretz.com 'Netanyahu doesn't have a reputation as someone whose word can be trusted,' a source tells Haaretz. A series of broken promises by Hamas, like failing to return hostage Shiri Bibas' body, leaves Israeli officials suspicious too…
(2025-05-20). China's BeiDou system tops 2 billion devices, achieves key breakthroughs in 2024. ecns.cn A white paper released on Sunday shows that in 2024, China's BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS) made significant breakthroughs, with the number of BDS-supported devices exceeding two billion units or sets.
(2025-05-20). New microbe found aboard Tiangong. ecns.cn China's Tiangong space station has enabled researchers to achieve a series of scientific and technological breakthroughs since its completion two and a half years ago. In the latest development, Chinese scientists have identified a new bacterial strain aboard the orbital outpost.
(2025-05-20). Trump calls Putin in push for Ukraine ceasefire. newarab.com 
Donald Trump spoke with Russia's Vladimir Putin on Monday as the US president seeks a breakthrough to end the grinding conflict triggered by Moscow's 2022 invasion of Ukraine. | Trump is pinning his hopes on a fresh personal appeal to Putin to get the Kremlin leader to agree to a 30-day unconditional ceasefire with Kyiv. | A White House official told AFP on condition of anonymity that the call had started. | But the White House warned that Trump was "weary and frustrated" with the slow progress in resolving the conflict. The Kremlin said the call between the Russian and US leaders was "important." | Trump is a…
(2025-05-20). Israel should "negotiate with the Palestinians" to stop war on Gaza. aljazeera.com "The negotiations should take place between Israel … and the [Palestinian Liberation Organisation]."
(2025-05-20). Ratf*#king the Vatican Conclave. counterpunch.org 
Simony, properly defined by the Catholic Church as the selling of ecclesiastical offices and positions, has been designated as a grave sin since approximately 300 C.E. and can merit excommunication for the parties involved. So what is to be made of recent reports that the Trump/MAGA media machine actively courted votes in this month's Papal
(2025-05-20). Co-op members vote to boycott all Israeli products despite Israel lobby attack. skwawkbox.org 
Overwhelming support for ban, despite pressure from pro-Israel lawyer group Last weekend's annual general meeting of Co-operative members voted overwhelmingly — 72% in favour — of an immediate boycott of all Israeli-made or Israel-linked products in the chain's more than 3,700 stores around the UK. The motion calls on the organisation's board to "show moral …
(2025-05-20). Israel's Eurovision score prompts claims of 'manipulation'. newarab.com 
Israel's second-place finish at the Yuval Raphael, who represented Israel with the song "New Day Will Rise", received the highest number of public votes – 297 points in total, but ultimately placed second due to a weak jury score. | The song tied with Ukraine for 14th place in the jury vote, receiving just 60 points, while Austria, which topped the jury rankings an…
(2025-05-20). UK, France, Canada threaten 'concrete actions' against Israel over Gaza. aljazeera.com Husam Zumlot, Palestine's ambassador to UK, urges arms embargo and support in holding 'war criminals' accountable.
(2025-05-20). Democracy Now! 2025-05-20 Tuesday. democracynow.org Headlines for May 20, 2025; "The Suffering Is Beyond Description": Report from Gaza as U.N. Warns 14,000 Babies Could Soon Die; Making Gaza Unlivable: Israel Intensifies Attacks as Netanyahu Vows to Seize All of Gaza; From a Palestinian Refugee Camp to Columbia: Mohsen Mahdawi Graduates After Being Jailed by Trump | Headlines for May 20, 2025; "The Suffering Is Beyond Description": Report from Gaza as U.N. Warns 14,000 Babies Could Soon Die; Making Gaza Unlivable: Israel Intensifies Attacks as Netanyahu Vows to Seize All of Gaza; From a Palestinian Refugee Camp to Columbia: Mohsen Mahdawi Gr…
(2025-05-20). You Are Already Fully Qualified To Oppose The Genocide In Gaza. thealtworld.com 
You don't need to understand every little detail about Israel and Palestine to oppose the genocide in Gaza. You can safely go with your gut on this one. You can and should research this issue, of course, but everything you learn will I say this because I see too many people get intimidated away from speaking out about Gaza by an erroneous but widespread notion that this is an issue best left to the experts. This notion is promulgated by Israel and its apologists throughout the western world, wh…
(2025-05-20). Say no to war! Forge class unity from below! cadtm.org The Indian government has stated that in the early hours of May 7th, the Indian armed forces commenced 'Operation Sindoor', characterised as a "focused, measured, and non-escalatory" strike aimed at targeting "terrorist infrastructure" in Pakistan, including areas of Pakistan-administered Kashmir. The alleged purpose of this operation was to seek retribution for the terror attacks that occurred in Pahalgam, Kashmir, on April 22, 2025. Alternative Viewpoint strongly condemns the military (…) | – | / |
(2025-05-20). Green Left Show Peace and justice for Kashmir, India and Pakistan. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-20). Hindutva in Kashmir and Zionism in Palestine. worldbeyondwar.org 
By Robert Fantina, World BEYOND War, May 20, 2025 | Good day. I'm honored to be among this distinguished panel. I'd like to start with a partial definition of settler-colonialism, from the Oxford dictionary. "Settler colonialism is an ongoing system of power that perpetuates the genocide and repression of indigenous peoples and cultures. Essentially hegemonic in scope, settler colonialism normalizes the continuous settler occupation, exploiting lands and resources to which in…
(2025-05-20). Kashmir, India, Pakistan: on the history and internationalist stakes of a state of war. internationalviewpoint.org This article attempts to take stock of the recent 'hot' crisis between India and Pakistan over Kashmir. Many factors need to be taken into account. Recent events are undoubtedly part of a long history of military tensions and wars dating back to the disastrous partition imposed on the sub-continent by British imperialism in 1947. In recent years, however, profound changes have affected the countries concerned, as well as the geopolitical environment, regional management of water resources and the weapons used. So we cannot assume that history will simply repeat itself almost identically. This is perhaps the main…
(2025-05-20). US offers $10 million for intel on Hezbollah finance network. newarab.com 
The US State Department has announced a In a statement on Monday, the department said its
(2025-05-20). Israel's Gaza Blockade Strengthens Hamas and Starves Civilians, Analysts Tell TML. themedialine.org 
(2025-05-20). Children burned alive as Israel bombs school in Gaza City. presstv.ir More than 60 Palestinian civilians have been killed by Israeli strikes on various areas across the Gaza Strip since dawn on Tuesday.
(2025-05-20). When entire families in Gaza are wiped out, it matter if you call it genocide or not. haaretz.com When hospitals and universities in Gaza are systematically destroyed, when children are buried beneath rubble, when millions are bombed, starved, and displaced — this is not a semantic issue. It's a moral one…
(2025-05-20). World condemns genocide in Gaza as protests mark 77 years of Nakba. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-20). Gaza: Israelis killing a Palestinian woman every hour. ummid.com Since the start of its genocide in October 2023, the Israeli army has killed an average of 21.3 women per day through direct bombardment of the Gaza Strip.
(2025-05-20). Spanish PM calls for Israel ban at intl. competitions, Eurovision over Gaza genocide. presstv.ir Spain calls for Israel to be excluded from international cultural events such as Eurovision over Gaza genocide.
(2025-05-20). 'Unacceptable and intolerable': International pressure mounting on Israel over Gaza. presstv.ir International pressure is mounting on Israel over its persisting genocidal war in the Gaza Strip.
(2025-05-20). 'Genocide Joe' treated for cancer as Gaza's clinics collapse. newarab.com 
(2025-05-20). Political issues revealed in Biden's advanced cancer diagnosis. wsws.org Far from "defending democracy" the Democratic Party, with Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in the forefront, sought to cover up and conceal Biden's advanced health problems in order to install Kamala Harris, a trusted agent of imperialism and advocate of continuing war against Russia and genocide in Gaza.
(2025-05-20). Palestine solidarity conference plans resistance to genocide. greenleft.org.au 
Tickets to the Activism for Palestine conference are selling fast, with organisers saying it will be an important forum to assess the pro-Palestine solidarity campaign and plan united actions. Alex Bainbridge reports.
(2025-05-20). The Geneva International Peace Research Institute Submits Communication to the ICC on the Complicity of the European Commission In Genocide. counterpunch.org 
The United States, Canada, Europe — what we know as the collective West — have turned their backs on the legal commitments undertaken 80 years ago to "save succeeding generations from the scourge of war" and abandoned the over-arching values of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the obligations undertaken pursuant to the 1948 Genocide
(2025-05-20). Pro-Palestine protesters demand action from 'Genocide Gosling'. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-20). India yet again denies, Pakistan praises Trump's role in ceasefire. geo.tv 
(2025-05-20). Now, Donald Trump drops "Apple" bombshell on India. ummid.com Repeatedly taking credit of ceasefire between India and Pakistan to the discomfort of the Modi regime, U.S. President Donald Trump now said he had asked Apple CEO Tim Cook not to expand manufacturing in the country.
(2025-05-20). Beirut defends Aoun after image with top Israeli Druze leader. newarab.com 
(2025-05-20). mother receives handwritten note found by IDF in Gaza tunnel. haaretz.com The note from November contains details of hostage Matan Zangauker, which defined his medical condition as 'good.' It was found in an underground compound where hostages who were later held there were killed…
(2025-05-20). On Israeli TV, starving Gazan babies a problem. As long as there are no photos of them. haaretz.com Israeli far-right Channel 14's coverage of humanitarian aid to Gaza reveals a disturbing moral calculus: starvation is acceptable, as long as no one sees it…
(2025-05-20). The Path to Medicare for All. counterpunch.org 
our government already pays enough for national health insurance. Federal, state, and local governments will pay more than $8,500 a person this year for healthcare through Medicare, Medicaid and other public programs. This does not even count the tax deduction for employer-provided health insurance. By comparison, Germany and the Netherlands both spend around $6,000 per person in total for their healthcare. Part of the story of reducing costs is easy. We pay $350 billion a year for the administrative costs of private health insurance, more than 25 percent of what they pay out to providers. By contrast, the admini…
(2025-05-20). The Trauma of Survival. counterpunch.org 
(2025-05-20). How Redefining Just One Word Could Strip the Endangered Species Act's Ability to Protect Vital Habitat. counterpunch.org 
Green sea turtles, like this hatchling in Florida, are endangered due in part to habitat destruction and fishing nets. Keenan Adams/USFWS It wouldn't make much sense to prohibit people from shooting a threatened woodpecker while allowing its forest to be cut down, or to bar killing endangered salmon while allowing a dam to dry out
(2025-05-20). Creeping Authoritarianism: the Case of Posse Comitatus. counterpunch.org 
The purpose of the Posse Comitatus Act was to stop U.S. Marshalls from deputizing soldiers to serve the Border Patrol or the Customs Service. Until now, the conventional wisdom has been that the use of our military forces for law enforcement was fraught with peril, and should only be indulged in dire emergencies. There is no emergency on the southwestern border. Yielding to Trump on this issue will only make it easier for him to resort to the Insurrection Act of 1807 that permits the president to nationally deploy the U.S. military in domestic situations that he perceives as threatening. That could include using…
(2025-05-20). Alliance for the Wild Rockies Stops Secret Logging and Burning Project in Uintas-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. counterpunch.org 
What happens when government agencies try to sidestep the law and exclude the public on major projects? Well, sometimes they get away with it — but not this time. The Forest Service tried to secretly log and burn a roadless area in northeast Utah but the Alliance for the Wild Rockies, one of the most successful environmental
(2025-05-20). Immigration Can Save Social Security. counterpunch.org 
Social Security is all that stands between millions of Americans and poverty in old age. Two-thirds of seniors would lose most of their income if Social Security payments ceased. One in seven have essentially no other income — and if their already modest Social Security checks are reduced, they'll go hungry. But Social Security is in trouble. The number of
(2025-05-20). Democratic Loyalist Turned Whistleblower Rattles the Party Oligarchy. counterpunch.org 
Nine months ago, Lindi Li, a member of Kamala' Harris' National Finance Committee, was the darling of the liberal cable TV news set. One day she was appearing on CNN, another on MSNBC. The 34-year old Asian-American investment banker, one of Harri's top fundraisers, was a supremely articulate defender of the Harris candidacy for president — one
(2025-05-20). Serbian Orthodox Church and the Historical Revisionism of the Second World War in Montenegro. counterpunch.org 
A few years ago, I reliably established that Saint Vuka≈°in Mandrapa — the Jasenovac and Herzegovinian martyr — is in fact a fictional, or more precisely, a constructed figure. This is a saintly figure known to nearly every Orthodox Serb over the past 30 years. The official version holds that Vuka≈°in Mandrapa was born in the
(2025-05-20). Imperialism launches its "final solution" to the Palestinian question. wsws.org The final stages of Israel's genocidal "final solution"—the mass murder and deportation of Gazans—are being carried out with the full support of all the imperialist powers and their Arab bourgeois lackeys.
(2025-05-20). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org A political strike in Panama is continuing with marches, rallies and roadblocks, while a walkout set for Monday by 2,500 marine draftsmen in Groton, Connecticut was averted by a last minute deal.
(2025-05-20). New Zealand Greens posture as "socialist" with alternative budget. wsws.org While the NZ government has denounced the Greens as "Marxist" and "socialist," it is nothing of the sort: The party has a long record of supporting and joining right-wing, pro-war Labour governments.
(2025-05-20). Moody's cuts US credit rating as debt crisis grows. wsws.org For the first time in history the US does not have a top rating from any of the three major agencies.
(2025-05-20). Neo-fascist Chega surges in Portugal as ruling right-wing Democratic Alliance coalition wins election. wsws.org Responsibility for the rise of Chega lies with what the media promote as the "left" in Portugal, which has betrayed and repressed an increasingly militant wave of class struggles in recent years.
(2025-05-20). Support independent rank-and-file inquiry into the death of Stellantis worker Ronald Adams—call from National Steel Car workers in Canada. wsws.org The basic cause of Ronald Adams Sr.'s death was the same as that of the three deaths at our plant right here in Hamilton: the prioritization of corporate profits over the safety and very lives of the workers who produce them.
(2025-05-20). Australia: NSW Labor government moves to slash workers' compensation. wsws.org This is an attack on the fundamental premise of workers' compensation legislation—that employers are financially responsible for workplace injuries, illness and death.
(2025-05-20). US postal workers discuss how to fight privatization at USPS Workers Rank-and-File Committee meeting. wsws.org The meeting discussed the program from the Committee's recent statement in response to the appointment of David Steiner, a member of the Fedex Board of Directors, as new Postmaster General, and took reports from postal workers around the world.
(2025-05-20). Unshackling the greens legacy. onlineopinion.com.au Stuart Ballantyne, an early whistleblower on the Greens true agenda, suggests an immediate repealing of most of EPA over-reach.
(2025-05-20). BRICS nations and Israel: Hype, Hope and Helplessness. cadtm.org
(2025-05-20). Brazil completes II Phase trial of COVID-19 vaccine. tvbrics.com 
Authorities have invested 140 million Brazilian reais (more than US$24.7 million) in this development…
(2025-05-20). Chile considers strengthening cooperation with BRICS. tvbrics.com 
The country has received an invitation to participate in the BRICS Summit in July…
(2025-05-20). China and Uzbekistan launch joint archaeological centre to deepen Silk Road heritage research. tvbrics.com 
The new centre will foster joint excavations, academic exchanges, and exhibitions…
(2025-05-20). Egypt launches plan to develop submerged antiquities into underwater tourism destination. tvbrics.com 
The initiative will attract global attention and tourism investment…
(2025-05-20). Ethiopian Prime Minister calls for independent development of AI in Africa. tvbrics.com 
He made the announcement at the Ethiopian Tech Expo 2025…
(2025-05-20). Iran invites Islamic countries to join forces to develop artificial intelligence. tvbrics.com 
At the Ministerial Meeting of the OIC-15 Dialogue Platform, Iran's First Vice President sounded five initiatives to build joint AI infrastructure…
(2025-05-20). Thailand and Indonesia elevate relations to strategic partnership. tvbrics.com 
The countries signed a memorandum of understanding on health cooperation…
(2025-05-20). Vikas Madhukar, Pro Vice-Chancellor of Amity University in Gurugram: We actively develop joint international research project focused on analysing impact of BRICS expansion. tvbrics.com 
In an exclusive interview for TV BRICS, Head of the Centre for BRICS Studies and Pro Vice-Chancellor of Amity University in Gurugram spoke about the centre's contribution to strengthening cooperation between BRICS countries through academic programmes and cultural initiatives…
(2025-05-20). Venezuela: Youth Popular Consultation to be Held on July 27. orinocotribune.com Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro discussed the importance of empowering young Venezuelans, announcing that a Popular Consultation for Youth will be held on July 27. This initiative strengthens democratic participation and community organization in the construction of a plurinational and socialist state. | A democratic act to strengthen the popular struggle
| "On July 27, just hours before celebrating [one year of] the great [electoral] victory of July 28 in the streets of Venezuela and around the world, we will hold a youth consultation, a democratic event that will allow our young people to lead communi…
(2025-05-20). Netanyahu capitulated — but still alienated Trump and infuriated the entire enlightened world. haaretz.com The question of humanitarian aid to Gaza highlights the negligence of the government, which has hurtled headlong into a diplomatic catastrophe — while continuing to squander the achievements of the security agencies…
(2025-05-20). Vence Ciego de àÅvila en primer juego semifinal en Liga Elite del Béisbol Cubano. radiohc.cu La Habana, 20 may (RHC) El equipo de béisbol de Ciego de àÅvila comenzó con victoria de diez carreras por nueve su enfrentamiento ante Industriales, en la primera semifinal de la Liga Élite en la pelota cubana, cuya tercera edición entra en su fase decisiva.
(2025-05-20). Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC facilitates hostage release, calls for renewed and sustainable ceasefire agreement. icrc.org
(2025-05-20). Pakistani FM's visit to enhance cooperation. ecns.cn China has said it is aiming at better strategic communication and coordination with Pakistan, and has vowed to further constructively promote a full-scale and lasting ceasefire between Pakistan and India.
(2025-05-20). Libya government says pursuing permanent truce after clashes. newarab.com 
Libya's UN-recognised government said Monday it was pressing efforts to reach a permanent ceasefire after The fighting last week pitted an armed group aligned with the Tripoli-based government against factions it has sought to dismantle, resulting in at least eight dead, according to the United Nations. | The Libyan defence ministry said in a statement that "the efforts towards a ceasefire remain ongoing" and that it was "directly…
(2025-05-20). Pregnant woman among victims of Israeli strike on Gaza school shelter. aljazeera.com An Israeli air strike on the Musa bin Nusair School in Gaza City has killed at least a dozen Palestinians,…
(2025-05-20). Iran's Khamenei slams 'nonsense' US nuclear demands. aljazeera.com Negotiations between Washington and Tehran looking shaky as Iran resists US negotiator Witkoff's 'red line'.
(2025-05-20). David Littleproud Cites Nuclear Energy Disagreement As Major Factor In Coalition Split. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Nationals' leader David Littleproud has singled out nuclear energy as a key reason for his party's spectacular split from the Liberals, as both parties seek to rebuild …
(2025-05-20). We must not only remember the past but learn from it and take urgent action to prevent the unspeakable from happening again. icrc.org
(2025-05-20). President: Iran ready to share nuclear, technological expertise with Iraq. presstv.ir President Pezeshkian emphasized Iran's willingness to share its technological expertise with other Islamic and neighboring countries.
(2025-05-20). Standing Together director, six others released to house arrest after anti-war protest. haaretz.com Israel Police said they are suspected of assaulting a police officer, participating in an illegal gathering, behavior likely to breach public peace and blocking a public road. Despite the arrests, another march is scheduled for this upcoming Friday…
(2025-05-20). U.K. says it will pause free trade talks with Israel, summons ambassador over Gaza war. haaretz.com The Israeli foreign ministry said that the suspension of talks was due to 'anti-Israel obsession and domestic political considerations.' Among the settlers sanctioned is veteran activist Daniella Weiss, head of the Nachala movement ‚ñ Israeli ambassador Tzipi Hotovely summoned by U.K. gov't…
(2025-05-20). Increase in breaches at Israel-Jordan border raises fears of another October 7 attack. haaretz.com The IDF has been promising to reinforce the eastern border for years, but rusty barbed wire remains the only obstacle between the countries. 'I won't tell my residents that it'll be okay, because it's not,' said the security officer of one moshav…
(2025-05-20). Gaza aid U-turn about compassion — about keeping the war going. haaretz.com Despite Netanyahu's approval of limited aid to Gaza under U.S. pressure, the plan's execution is raising alarms — from fears of forced displacement and clan-led boycotts to logistical failures and security risks surrounding the American firm tasked with distributing food…
(2025-05-20). Opposition MK says Israel risks pariah status, state kill babies as. haaretz.com The left-wing party leader said that 'a sane state does not kill babies as a hobby' or plans 'the expulsion of a population.' Netanyahu said that 'Golan and his friends on the radical left are echoing the most despicable antisemitic blood libels'…
(2025-05-20). Gaza Aid Efforts Strain US, Israel Relations. ummid.com There are clear differences between the U.S. and Israel concerning aid delivery to Gaza, leading to strain the US and Israel relationship.
(2025-05-20). Israel and the occupied territories: After two months of aid blockage, humanitarian response in Gaza on verge of total collapse. icrc.org
(2025-05-20). NZ joins call for Israel to allow full resumption of aid to Gaza. asiapacificreport.nz RNZ News New Zealand has joined 22 other countries and the European Union in calling for Israel to allow a full resumption of aid into Gaza immediately. The partners also said Israel must enable the United Nations and humanitarian organisations to work independently and impartially "to save lives, reduce suffering, and maintain dignity." Israel imposed…
(2025-05-20). Israel slammed over 'cynical' sidestep of global rulings on Gazan humanitarian aid. asiapacificreport.nz Asia Pacific Report Israel has been accused of "manipulation" and "cynical" circumvention of global decisions calling for unrestricted humanitarian aid access to the besieged Gaza enclave. "In a clear act of defiance against international humanitarian obligations, the occupying state has permitted only nine aid trucks to enter the Gaza Strip — covering both the devastated…
(2025-05-20). Gaza siege 'unchanged' as Israel allows only token aid, say NGOs. newarab.com 
Aid agencies have warned that Israel's decision to slightly ease its suffocating 11-week siege on Israeli Prime Minister
(2025-05-20). Palestinian suspect in custody after Israeli soldier 'spat on'. newarab.com 
A young Palestinian man has handed himself into Israeli authorities after being accused of spitting on a uniformed Israeli soldier aboard a public bus – an incident that sparked a highly publicised manhunt and intense media coverage, despite its symbolic, non-violent nature. | The 24-year-old, reportedly from the West Bank town of Hawara, which suffered a violent settler-led Israeli police claim he had entered the country without a permit and had not paid the bus fare,…
(2025-05-20). Trump seeks 'major' probe of celebs who backed Harris. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump and former US Vice President Kamala Harris take part in a presidential debate hosted by ABC in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US, September 10, 2024 in a combination of file photographs. — ReutersUS President Donald Trump called Monday for a "major…
(2025-05-20). Trump suggests Biden cancer diagnosis was known earlier. geo.tv 
Former president Joe Biden looks on as US President Donald Trump arrives during the inauguration ceremony before Trump is sworn in as the 47th US President in the US Capitol Rotunda in Washington, DC, on January 20, 2025. — ReutersUS President Donald Trump appeared to fuel…
(2025-05-20). Indian travel YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra arrested on charges of 'spying' for Pakistan. geo.tv 
Indian travel vlogger Jyoti Malhotra. — YouTube/@TravelwithJoIndian travel vlogger Jyoti Malhotra has been arrested on allegations of spying for Pakistan as tensions between both nations escalated. Malhotra, a well-known YouTuber from Hisar district in Haryana, was taken…
(2025-05-20). Musk vows to spend 'a lot less' after flooding politics with donations. geo.tv 
SpaceX owner and Tesla CEO Elon Musk gestures during a conversation with legendary game designer Todd Howard at the E3 gaming convention in Los Angeles, California, U.S., June 13, 2019. — Reuters
(2025-05-20). EU proposes allowing deportation of asylum seekers to third countries. geo.tv 
Migrants queue in a waiting area to be escorted to a registration office at the arrival centre for asylum seekers in Reinickendorf district, Berlin, Germany, October 6, 2023. — ReutersThe European Union executive on Tuesday proposed amending EU law to allow member states to deport…
(2025-05-20). Indian SC rejects BJP minister's apology over remarks against Col Sofiya. geo.tv 
The image shows Colonel Sofiya Qureshi. — Indian media/FileThe Indian Supreme Court on Monday questioned Madhya Pradesh BJP minister Kunwar Vijay Shah's apology for his remarks against Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, asking if they were "crocodile tears" to wriggle out of legal…
(2025-05-20). Death of a Yuppie Dream. The Rise and Fall of the Professional-Managerial Class. indybay.org At its wealthier end, skilled professionals continue to jump ship for more lucrative posts in direct service to capital: Scientists give up their research to become "quants" on Wall Street; physicians can double their incomes by finding work as investment analysts for the finance industry or by setting up "concierge" practices serving the wealthy.
(2025-05-20). Selected Articles: Rethinking US-China Relations After the Tariffs Shipwreck. globalresearch.ca 
By The Trump administration used the tariffs to isolate China by providing incentives to the nations that agreed to reduce their trade with Beijing. In …
(2025-05-20). WHO Pandemic Agreement Approved by Member States, Ushering in a Dangerous New World Health Order. globalresearch.ca U.S. escapes WHO treaty enabling fast-tracked experimental vaccines, censorship of dissent, and global surveillance systems.
(2025-05-20). The West Forgot How to Make Peace. "How Peace Got Rebranded as War" globalresearch.ca The idea of peace used to mean something in the European Union. Even though
(2025-05-20). Rethinking the Ukraine Conflict: A Perspective on the True Global Powers and Their Stakes. globalresearch.ca The ongoing conflict in Ukraine is often presented in mainstream media and political discourse as a simple bilateral dispute between Ukraine and Russia—a territorial clash rooted in historical tensions, national sovereignty, and regional security concerns. This narrative, while convenient for …
(2025-05-20). China Shipbuilding Capacity over 200 Times Greater than the US. globalresearch.ca According to US Navy Secretary John Phelan, to "deter" China, the US has been in talks with Japan about
(2025-05-20). Detained student Mahmoud Khalil honoured at alternative graduation. aljazeera.com Detained Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil was honoured at an alternative graduation ceremony in New York.
(2025-05-20). Tel Aviv University tells faculty to avoid expressing political opinions in classes, campus events. haaretz.com A student activist was suspended over an anti-war protest at a defense and security-related job fair. Meanwhile, the university's rector instructed staff to 'express positions grounded in public consensus' and avoid calls for 'controversial political action'…
(2025-05-20). fact that Omri is in Gaza affects my recovery; I feel responsible for his. haaretz.com On October 7, 2023, Nissan Dekalo patrolled Kibbutz Nahal Oz for hours and held off dozens of Hamas terrorists. Dekalo's heroism saved hundreds of lives, but the captivity of one kibbutz member is affecting his recovery from that day…
(2025-05-20). 72 percent of U.S. Jews say Trump is dangerous. So why Israelis see it? haaretz.com Four months into his second term, it's time to lift the faàßade: U.S. President Donald Trump isn't good for the Jews and isn't good for Israel…
(2025-05-20). from Legal book calls for the razing of Jewish supremacy regime. haaretz.com The thrust of Michael Sfard's fourth book, subtitled 'A Journey to the Roots of the Constitutional Coup,' lies in its challenge to anyone who claims to oppose Benjamin Netanyahu's policies…
(2025-05-20). Settlers build outpost adjacent to a Palestinian village and are harassing its residents. haaretz.com The new outpost, adjacent to a village near Ramallah in the West Bank, stands between one of the residents' and his sheep enclosure. Authorities haven't expelled the settlers despite stop-work orders being issued. The IDF: 'The area does not invade the area where the Bedouins reside'…
(2025-05-20). Lufthansa extends Israel flight suspension, Delta resumes Tel Aviv—New York route. haaretz.com The Lufthansa Group has once again pushed back its return to Israel. U.S. airline Delta announced it would resume service on the popular Tel Aviv—New York route starting Tuesday. Air France and Transavia have yet to announce when they plan to resume flights…
(2025-05-20). Disaster zone volunteer surgeon says compares to what is happening in. haaretz.com Dr. Tomo Potokar has been to several war zones, including South Sudan and Ukraine. He says that the targeting of civilian infrastructure by Israeli forces is unparalleled: 'Here, it's a different scenario'…
(2025-05-20). France backs review of EU ties to Israel in response to Gaza offensive, FM says. haaretz.com This agreement is the legal basis for Israel's trade relations with the EU. On Monday, France, Canada, and the U.K. issued a joint statement declaring they would take 'concrete' measures against Israel if the assault on Gaza doesn't stop…
(2025-05-20). good, looks fine and he hates Should Israeli Spurs soccer player Manor Gaza politics matter? haaretz.com Manor Solomon had a great season playing for Leeds United. So why, since Israel's war in Gaza, have I seen more Tottenham fans call for him to be sent to the Hague than brought back to North London to play for Spurs?
(2025-05-20). UK government suspends free trade talks with Israel over Gaza war. aljazeera.com It also imposes new sanctions, targeting illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank.
(2025-05-20). Video: UK, France, Canada threaten action against Israel over Gaza. aljazeera.com Leaders from Canada, France and the UK threaten to impose sanctions on Israel if it continues its offensive in Gaza.
(2025-05-20). Israel deserves "no applause" for allowing some food into Gaza. aljazeera.com "If this was about getting food to the people of Gaza, there are existing organisations."
(2025-05-20). Student general meeting demands USyd drop specious definition of antisemitism, cut ties with Israel. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-20). Green Left Show arms ties with Israel. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-20). Is Trump Ditching Israel for Gulf Billions? thinktank.pk President Donald Trump's first official overseas tour as president—visiting Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates—sent shockwaves through the geopolitical landscape. Notably absent from his itinerary was Israel, Washington's long-standing strategic ally in the Middle East. This deliberate omission, coupled with controversial Gaza proposals, has sparked intense debate: Is the Trump administration recalibrating its …
(2025-05-20). Israeli Citizens Charged With Smuggling Drugs, Cigarettes to Gaza Using Drones. themedialine.org 
(2025-05-20). Why China, Russia, and even Israel prevail against external pressure — and what this means for western foreign policy. strategic-culture.su 
Sovereignty will always trump collective decision making, Ian Proud writes. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | A range of strate…
(2025-05-20). Israel Just Launched Its Offensive to Permanently 'Conquer' Gaza As Trump's Arab Gulf Tour Wraps Up. scheerpost.com
(2025-05-20). Nothing to See Here: Australia's Hidden Arms Trade With Israel. scheerpost.com Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in February. (Samuel Phelps / Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade / CC BY 4.0) | By Stefan Moore / Australian politicians will go to extraordinary lengths to obfuscate, excuse and lie about their country's arms trade with Israel but recent investigations by human rights groups, independent media and the Australian Greens reveal that Australia is in breach of every intern…
(2025-05-20). Trump's Break with Israel: Genuine Shift or Political Theater? scheerpost.com
(2025-05-20). Widow of anti-Corbyn troll Newbon lionised by Israel lobbyists accuses him of abuse. skwawkbox.org 
Pete Newbon committed suicide and had award named for him by LAAS, who falsely blamed left-wing Jewish Rosen for his death. Now widow says he lied and abused her Pete Newbon was a Northumbria University lecturer and a director of notorious right-wing, pro-Israel smear group 'Labour against Antisemitism' (LAAS). During Jeremy Corbyn's leadership of the Labour party, Newbon became …
(2025-05-20). Senior Trump officials seek to quell concerns among U.S. Jews over talks with Hamas. haaretz.com Speaking at Jerusalem Post conference in New York, Adam Boehler and Steve Witkoff defend administration's efforts to secure release of Israeli hostages…
(2025-05-20). Israel meddling in British judiciary. presstv.ir Tel Aviv seems to be meddling in the workings of the British judiciary, especially where the legal affairs of pro-Palestine activists is concerned.
(2025-05-20). UK, Canada, France warn Israel over 'egregious actions' in Gaza. newarab.com 
(2025-05-20). Trump's Far-Fetched Attempt To Divide Russia and China Is Clearly Failing. scheerpost.com By Ben Norton / US President Donald Trump claimed he would "un-unite" Russia and China. However, this divide-and-conquer strategy — which prominent US officials like Henry Kissinger have advocated since the 1970s — is clearly failing. | In a meeting in Moscow celebrating the 80th anniversary of their nations' shared victory in World War Two, Presidents Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin reaffirmed that "China-Russia relations have reached the highest level in history". | In a…
(2025-05-20). Gaza's ongoing Nakba. aljazeera.com Palestinians in Gaza remember the Nakba and Al Jazeera's Hani Mahmoud explains how they're experiencing it again.
(2025-05-20). Our humanity is lost under the rubble in Gaza. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-20). Trickle of Aid Returns to Gaza as Critics Slam Strategy. themedialine.org
(2025-05-20). Palestinians in Gaza are Choosing Death at Home Over Displacement. ummid.com There are hundreds of thousands Palestinians in North Gaza, who are firmly opposed to being forcibly displaced to the South again, with many preferring death over displacement.
(2025-05-20). The Red Cross Field Hospital one year on: A lifeline and a stark reminder in Gaza. icrc.org
(2025-05-20). Documentary 'Returning Home' highlights emotional reunions across Taiwan Strait. ecns.cn In the documentary Returning Home, Taiwan veteran Gao Binghan travels from Taipei to the Chinese mainland to help Li Xiuyun, daughter of fellow veteran Li Cunxin, reclaim her father's ashes after a 30-year search.
(2025-05-20). NSW parliament agrees to strengthen abortion access. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-20). Rights Groups Raise Alarm Over First US City's Broad Use of Facial Recognition Tracking. scheerpost.com French Quarter New Orleans. Surveylence camera on streetlight pole on Jackson Square. Infrogmation of New Orleans, CC BY-SA 4.0 By Brett Wilkins / Amid a Washington Post investigation and pushback from civil liberties defenders, New Orleans police recently paused their sweeping—and apparently unlawful—use without public oversight of a private network of over 200 surve…
(2025-05-20). Solidarity with Leonidas Iza, the Ecuadorean Indigenous leader Against the far-right's plans to reform the constitution and destroy rights. internationalviewpoint.org
(2025-05-20). 3 years into war, Ukrainian leftists fight for labor rights under martial law. internationalviewpoint.org Ukrainian leftists face a double bind, caught between anti-labor governance in Ukraine and military attacks from Russia. | – | / |
(2025-05-20). Venezuela suspends flights from Colombia after arrests of 'mercenaries'. aljazeera.com Venezuela's aviation authority said flights will resume a day after Sunday's parliamentary elections.
(2025-05-20). ICRC Director-General Highlights Humanitarian Imperatives at Global Security Forum. icrc.org
(2025-05-20). Activists in Mexico rally against incoming Trump's anti-immigration policies. presstv.ir Migrant rights groups in Mexico demonstrated against the proposed anti-immigration measures of US President-elect Donald Trump.
(2025-05-20). More Saudi airlines set to fly to Iran after first flight lands on Tehran's tarmac amid détente. presstv.ir Saudi aviation official says additional Saudi airlines will begin flights to Tehran after the first Saudi flight landed in the city following diplomatic détente.
(2025-05-20). Shanghai launches first customized low-altitude sightseeing route in city center. ecns.cn A sightseeing helicopter took off from the helipad on the 6th floor of Global Harbor Mall on Monday, passing Shanghai landmarks including Shanghai Stadium, Lupu Bridge, Nanpu Bridge, Lujiazui, and Yangpu Bridge, before returning along the same route.
(2025-05-20). UK Special Forces personnel give eyewitness accounts of officially sanctioned assassinations and war crimes in Afghanistan. strategic-culture.su By Harvey THOMPSON | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The BBC's documentary programme Panorama aired Special Forces: I Saw War C…
(2025-05-20). 93.66% Pass CBSE 10th 2025 Exam, Complete Result Details Here. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has declared the result of Class Xth board exams held in February/March 2025 on its official website cbseresults.nic.in.
(2025-05-20). CBSE 12th Result 2025 Out, 88.39% Pass – Read Full Details. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has declared the result of Class XIIth board exams held in February/March/April 2025 on its official website cbseresults.nic.in.
(2025-05-20). Full specifications of Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge released. ummid.com Samsung Electronics Tuesday May 13, 2025 released the full specifications of Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, which the phone giant billed as 'an engineering marvel which defines new slim hardware innovation'.
(2025-05-20). New Sketch Style Option and More – Apple releases iOS 18.5. ummid.com Technology giant Apple Monday May 12, 2025 released iOS 18.5 for iPhone users which comes with a number of new features, including a new Sketch Style Option in image Playground.
(2025-05-20). No post-retirement 'wish list': CJI designate BR Gavai. ummid.com In a statement likely to make restless a section in the country, especially those in power, CJI designate Justice Bhushan R Gavai Sunday said he did not have any post-retirement wish list.
(2025-05-20). Book Launch: Indian Muslims' Tryst with Democracy. ummid.com The book attempts to revisit the issues confronting Indian Muslims and suggests a roadmap on how Muslims should navigate the path of democracy in contemporary India.
(2025-05-20). From Pahalgam to Op Sindoor: Where India Stands on Unity Test? ummid.com Taking revenge on innocent Indian Muslims for the inhumane acts committed by terrorists from Pakistan is neither morally right nor legally justifiable.
(2025-05-20). HC takes suo moto cognizance of MP Minister's remarks targeting Col Sofiya. ummid.com Taking suu moto cognizance, Madhya Pradesh High Court Wednesday ordered registration of case against state minister Vijay Shah for his derogatory remarks targeting Colonel Sofia Qureshi.
(2025-05-20). Meet Huawei Matebook Pro: 1st Laptop Running HarmonyOS. ummid.com Huawei Matebook Pro is the first laptop running HarmonyOS and tech enthusiasts have flooded different social media platforms with videos showing its comparison with gadgets running Windows OS.
(2025-05-20). MHT CET 2025 [PCM, PCB] Answer Keys – Steps, Link to Check. ummid.com The Maharashtra CET Cell is releasing the Answer Key of MHT CET 2025 — Engineering (PCM) as well as Medical (PCB) on its official website cetcell.mahacet.org.
(2025-05-20). No Nudity: Cannes Film Festival announces new dress code. ummid.com The organisers of Cannes Film Festival have announced a new dress code that calls for strict ban on nudity and rampant display of bare skin on the red carpet.
(2025-05-20). HPBOSE 10th Result 2025 Today: Steps, Links to Check. ummid.com The Himachal Pradesh Board of Secondary Education (HPBOSE) Dharamshala is declared Class 10th or Class X 2025 or HPBOSE Matric result 2025, along with the 10th Merit List and Toppers name, on its official website hpbose.org.
(2025-05-20). Jamia 10th Result 2025 Out; Bushra, Tausif Share Rank 1. ummid.com Bushra Gauhar and Tausif Alam have jointly shared the first rank in the Class 10 board exam 2025 conducted by Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) result of which was announced Thursday May 15, 2025.
(2025-05-20). No SC breather for MP Minister who insulted Col Sofiya. ummid.com The Supreme Court of India Thursday refused to intervene in the case of Madhya Pradesh Minister and BJP leader Vijay Shah who is facing legal action for comments targeting Colonel Sofiya Qureshi.
(2025-05-20). Hong Kong adopts Halal Certification to boost tourism. ummid.com Hong Kong has decided to adopt Halal Certification for products and services that meet Shariah compliant standard to boost the local tourism.
(2025-05-20). TN SSLC Result 2025: 4,917 Schools Score 100%. ummid.com As many as 4,917 schools of Tamil Nadu registered a pass percentage of 100% in TN SSLC 2025 board exams the result of which was declared today.
(2025-05-20). TN SSLC 10th Result 2025 Today: Direct Link to Check. ummid.com The Tamil Nadu State Board of Secondary Education (TNBSE) is declaring the Secondary School Leaving Certificate (TBSE SSLC) 10th and HSE +1 Class 11 results 2025 on its official website tnresults.nic.in as well as associate websites, including DigiLocker today i.e. Friday May 16, 2025.
(2025-05-20). Trump plans to make sending remittances from U.S. costlier. ummid.com After raking tariff war, the Trump administration now plans to impose a 5% tax on all remittances sent from the United States.
(2025-05-20). HPBOSE 12th Result 2025 Out, Gagret Girl State Topper. ummid.com Mehak, a girl student of St. DR Public Sr Secondary School, Gagret has topped the HPBOSE 12th Board Exam 2025 result of which, along with the Toppers list, was released by the Himachal Pradesh Board of Secondary Education (HPBOSE) Dharamshala today.
(2025-05-20). Launched: Oracle tools to check money laundering, terror funding. ummid.com In a significant tech development, software major Oracle has launched new tools to automatically check money laundering transactions, terror funding and other financial crimes.
(2025-05-20). Pro-Palestine activists occupy rooftop of federal Labor MP's office. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-20). 'A Man of No Importance' theater review. peoplesworld.org 
As the Trump regime attacks the arts and LGBTQ+ community, A Noise Within's A Man of No Importance is a bold, of-the-moment, highly entertaining production that defends both against censorship and persecution. This musical is also au courant in that, what with the death and election of popes (call it "papal fiction"?), the Catholic religion …
(2025-05-20). China's defense revolution: Lessons from the India-Pakistan conflict. workers.org 
By Ché Marino The recent India-Pakistan conflict of May 2025 has profoundly reshaped global perceptions of military power and technological dominance. Pakistan's decisive air superiority, achieved using Chinese-made military systems, challenged the long-standing belief in the supremacy of Western military technology. Highly advanced Chinese-made J-10CE fighter jet. This conflict showcased . . . |
(2025-05-20). Election shows young people hate capitalism. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-20). "The crisis of liberal hegemony is the reason why so many Europeans are turning to the extreme right" internationalviewpoint.org
(2025-05-20). Overshoot: How the World Surrendered to Climate Breakdown. seniorsforclimateactionnow.org Tackling our current, escalating climate crisis.
(2025-05-20). Argentina: Examples and alternatives for understanding the debt crisis in the South [Part 5]. cadtm.org When it comes to the IMF's influence on the countries of the Global South, Argentina is a must. During Juan Domingo Perón's presidency, Argentina initially declined to join the IMF and World Bank, but eventually did so in 1956 during the "Liberating Revolution" dictatorship. Since then, successive Argentine governments have signed 22 agreements with the International Monetary Fund.
Spotlight on Argentina: the IMF's favourite prey
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(2025-05-20). Concerns mounting over new energy crisis in EU as Russian gas transit via Ukraine ends. presstv.ir As the agreement allowing Russian gas transit through Ukraine to Europe expires on Tuesday, concerns are mounting over new energy crisis in EU.
(2025-05-20). Así te lo contamos con IA: Martí, Cuba y el mundo. cubadebate.cu Escuche este resumen noticioso de Cubadebate generado con inteligencia artificial sobre las noticias del 19 de mayo: con especial atención a la figura histórica de José Martí, conmemorando el aniversario de su muerte y explorando su relevancia actual. También incluye análisis de opinión sobre temas como la política estadounidense y eventos globales, además de información sobre deportes y noticias de ciencia y tecnología…
(2025-05-20). More than 260 Rohingya refugees arrive in Indonesia. presstv.ir More than 260 Rohingya refugees have arrived in Indonesia's westernmost province of Aceh after floating at sea for days.
(2025-05-20). Take This Home With You: Let Freedom Ring. commondreams.org 
The indefatigable Bruce Springsteen just launched his aptly bittersweet Land of Hope & Dreams Tour in England, where he preceded three songs in turn with eloquent, furious critiques of the "weird, strange and dangerous shit going on in my home, the America I love" at the hands of "an unfit president and a rogue government." Unsurprisingly, the sick, vile man-child he cited then attacked and threatened him; stirringly, The Boss just said it all again the next night, darkly reiterating, "This is happening now."Springsteen and his longtime E Street Band opened
(2025-05-20). Docktour floating clinics: a UAE initiative to provide AI-powered smart diagnoses. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – Burjeel Holdings, a leading provider of healthcare services in the United Arab Emirates, Oman, and Saudi Arabia, has partnered with AD Ports Group, the exclusive developer and regulator of ports and related infrastructure in Abu Dhabi, to launch the Docktour Floating Clinics initiative. These clinics will deliver medical care across Africa using artificial intelligence (AI) and smart diagnostic technology.Docktour floating clinics: The initiative will feature floating clinics housed in containers across ports in Africa. These clinics will offer medical care and diagnostics to patients and will i…
(2025-05-20). Nintendo partners with Samsung to develop Switch 2 chip. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA — Nintendo, the Japanese multinational video game company, has announced a collaboration with Samsung, the South Korean electronics giant, to develop chips for the upcoming Switch 2 console.Nintendo and Samsung collaborates: The two companies have partnered to produce the main chips for Nintendo's Switch 2, as Nintendo aims to sell around 20 million units in the coming year. Notably, Samsung will manufacture a customized chip originally designed by Nvidia, the American multinational technology corporation. | The deal is seen as a win for both companies, especially as Samsung competes with Ta…
(2025-05-20). Sudanese army clashes with RSF, explosions heard near Khartoum. albawaba.com ALBAWABA—Blasts were reported on Tuesday, and Sudanese Armed Forces are clashing with paramilitaries Rapid Support Forces near the capital, Khartoum, AFP said. Fresh attacks are intensifying between the Sudanese regular army and the RSF in Omdurman, Khartoum's twin city, the army announced on Tuesday, adding that the clashes are part of a "large-scale" offensive.The Sudanese army revealed that the aim of the new operation is to kick the paramilitaries, with which it has been at war since April 2023, out of their last positions in Khartoum state.The Sudanese war began between the Sudanese army, led by leader…
(2025-05-20). Train kills elephant in Sri Lanka. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – An express train in Sri Lanka killed an elephant and derailed on Tuesday, marking the country's worst wildlife railway accident in three months. According to AFP, local authorities revealed that the baby elephant was crossing a track near the city of Habarana before colliding with the train, which also killed seven elephants back on February 20. In response to the accident, a Sri Lankan official enforced new speed limits for trains passing through elephant habitats. Authorities reported that no passengers were injured during the train accident, which occurred in eastern Colombo. Several engineers were…
(2025-05-20). 'Delaying extinction': The last-ditch race to save the Orinoco crocodile. aljazeera.com Venezuelan scientists fear they're losing the fight to save the critically endangered Orinoco crocodile from extinction.
(2025-05-20). Photos: 3,000 'Smurfs' — French town breaks world record. aljazeera.com The town in Brittany's far west gathered more than 3,000 Smurfs, setting a new world record.
(2025-05-20). Australia's opposition coalition splits after election loss. aljazeera.com National Party and Liberal Party part ways after more than 60-year alliance following election defeat.
(2025-05-20). Public workers in Africa see wages fall by up to 50% in five years: Survey. aljazeera.com Budget cuts leave health and education workers struggling to make ends meet, ActionAid reports.
(2025-05-20). US cuts another $60m in grants to Harvard University. aljazeera.com Government says funding freeze is due to the university's alleged failure to address anti-Semitism on campus.
(2025-05-20). WHO members adopt landmark pandemic agreement in US absence. aljazeera.com Accord aims to prevent repeat of disjointed response and international disarray that surrounded COVID-19 pandemic.
(2025-05-20). The Nairobi family values conference: When tradition is a colonial trap. aljazeera.com Foreign forces continue to push conservative agendas on Africans under the veneer of 'defending' African tradition.
(2025-05-20). The one thing Trump might be getting right. aljazeera.com His plan to cut the budgets of US intelligence agencies is a rare challenge to unchecked power.
(2025-05-20). Why isn't the world paying attention to Sudan? aljazeera.com Sudan's devastating war is now entering its third year, and the conflict is far from over.
(2025-05-20). UEFA Europa League final: Man Utd vs Tottenham — Start, team news, lineups. aljazeera.com Manchester United play Tottenham Hotspur in Europa League final as both teams look to end an awful season on a high.
(2025-05-20). India and Pakistan on the brink. aljazeera.com @AlexGatopoulos assesses India and Pakistan's latest round of violence, and what could come…
(2025-05-20). Peoples against Extractions . cadtm.org
(2025-05-20). Beijing pins focus on digital future. ecns.cn Beijing has deployed nearly 16,000 5G-Advanced (5G-A) base stations and leads Chinese cities in 5G base station density per 10,000 people, municipal authorities said recently.
(2025-05-20). Channels to fast-track export-to-domestic sales. ecns.cn The domestic market, which was previously a fierce battleground, is now seen as an important alternative for China's massive export-oriented firms looking to mitigate tariff hikes and capitalize on new growth avenues.
(2025-05-20). China's battery giant CATL makes another IPO in Hong Kong. ecns.cn CATL made another IPO at the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on Tuesday, with its shares opening 12.55 percent higher at HK$296, reflecting the increasing appeal of the company's dual-listing strategy, winning access to broader capital pools and enhance its international visibility.
(2025-05-20). Chinese-operated polar cruise ship sets sail in UK. ecns.cn The Seaventure, the first polar cruise ship operated by a Chinese enterprise, embarked on its maiden voyage in the UK on Monday.
(2025-05-20). U.S. tariff policy shifts result in uncertainty. ecns.cn Despite recent reductions in U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports, industry experts warn that the damage has already been done, with unpredictable policy shifts creating long-term uncertainty for businesses on both sides of the Pacific.
(2025-05-20). 3 found dead in coal mine accident in NW China's Gansu. ecns.cn All three workers were confirmed dead after being trapped in a flooding accident at a coal mine in northwest China's Gansu Province, local authorities said on Monday.
(2025-05-20). UN releases Palace Museum centennial stamps. ecns.cn The United Nations recognized the upcoming centennial of Beijing's Palace Museum with a stamp launch and exhibition at its New York headquarters on Monday, celebrating cultural exchange and the historic legacy of the former imperial palace.
(2025-05-20). China-LatAm trade set to skyrocket. ecns.cn The steady advancement of the Belt and Road Initiative, coupled with a growing network of bilateral free trade agreements, will unlock fresh potential for trade and investment ties between China and Latin America in the years ahead.
(2025-05-20). China's central bank reduces LPR. ecns.cn China's one-year loan prime rate (LPR), a market-based benchmark lending rate, was lowered to 3.0 percent on Tuesday, down by 10 basis points, in the central bank's first cut of the rate this year.
(2025-05-20). China's top economic planners unveils 53 specific measures as Private Economy Promotion Law takes effect. ecns.cn China's Private Economy Promotion Law took effect on Tuesday, marking a milestone in the development of the country's private sector and a landmark event in building a socialist market economy.
(2025-05-20). China to ramp up support for foreign investors. ecns.cn China remains an ideal and fertile ground for foreign investment, Li Chao, a spokesperson for the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC).
(2025-05-20). Xi sends congratulatory letter to 2025 SCO forum on poverty reduction, sustainable development. ecns.cn
(2025-05-20). Xi calls for stronger manufacturing industry to advance Chinese modernization. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, has called for continuous efforts to build the manufacturing industry stronger to advance Chinese modernization.
(2025-05-20). Xi calls on persons with disabilities to draw strength from role models, pursue dreams. ecns.cn The seventh national conference to commend self-improvement role models with disabilities and people and units that have made outstanding contributions to helping the disabled was held in Beijing on May 16.
(2025-05-20). Xi stresses firm confidence in high-quality development during Henan inspection tour. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping underscored unwavering confidence in boosting high-quality development and enhancing governance efficiency, urging central China's Henan Province to write a new chapter in advancing Chinese modernization.
(2025-05-20). Wang Yi to attend signing ceremony of Convention on Establishment of Int'l Organization for Mediation. ecns.cn Foreign Minister Wang Yi will attend the signing ceremony of the Convention on the Establishment of the International Organization for Mediation in China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region on May 30.
(2025-05-20). Expert urges safety and calm as COVID-19 cases rise. ecns.cn Zhong Nanshan, the leading expert in China's respiratory disease research field, recently urged residents not to panic following a surge in reported COVID-19 cases nationwide.
(2025-05-20). COVID-19 infections in China under control, specialist says. ecns.cn The recent increase in COVID-19 infections in China is under control and there is no need to panic, but special precautions should be taken to protect elderly people with chronic diseases, said Zhong Nanshan, a prominent respiratory specialist.
(2025-05-20). Shanghai tops ranking in urban public service delivery. ecns.cn Shanghai emerged as a standout performer in resident satisfaction in urban public services, ranking first in multiple key indicators nationwide, according to a survey released by a team from Shanghai Jiao Tong University on Tuesday.
(2025-05-20). Marriage registration in China becomes easier, more romantic than ever. ecns.cn Marriage is easy now that the old barriers of location and documentation are gone. Some cities have already begun to offer incentives to take advantage of the new rules — not only to fan the flames of love but to lure visitors and their money.
(2025-05-20). Natural scenery of Kalajun Grassland in Xinjiang. ecns.cn Kalajun Scenic Spot lies deep in the midst of Tianshan Mountains. Sunlight accentuates the contours of the terrain, creating a rhythmic pattern of shadows.
(2025-05-20). Giant panda pair from Malaysia arrives in Sichuan. ecns.cn Giant panda pair Fu Wa and Feng Yi, who returned to China on Sunday after their 11-year stay in Malaysia, arrived at the China Conservation and Research Centre for the Giant Panda in Bifengxia of Ya'an, and will be quarantined there for at least 30 days.
(2025-05-20). For the Rulers of India and Pakistan, War Fever Is a Boon. cadtm.org
(2025-05-20). Calls grow for new Richmond River Koala park to safeguard critical habitat. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-20). CFMEU sacking shows union administration was never about criminality. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-20). Challenging Labor's small target strategy requires building movements. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-20). Ecosocialism 2025 conference aims to build resistance to capitalist barbarism. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-20). Sydney marks 77 years of Nakba. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-20). Tamil Mullivaikkal massacre marked, 16 years on. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-20). Territorians condemn Finocchiaro gov't for 'gutless' VAD delay. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-20). Unions demand NSW Labor rethink its changes to workers' compensation. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-20). Geonomics, nationalism and trade. cadtm.org
(2025-05-20). DOJ Charging Rep. Mclver with Assault for Oversight Is 'Outrageous'. commondreams.org
(2025-05-20). "The mining agreement signed between Ukraine and the United States illustrates the desire of US capital for unrestricted access to Ukrainian mineral resources." cadtm.org
(2025-05-20). Trump is globalizing the class struggle! cadtm.org
(2025-05-20). Pakistan Leads Global Talk on Sustainable Sea Mining. thinktank.pk the National Institute of Maritime Affairs (NIMA), in collaboration with the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI), hosted a groundbreaking international seminar titled "Deep-Sea Mining: Prospects & The Global Conservation Imperatives" in Islamabad. Attracting over 200 participants, including policymakers, scientists, environmentalists, industry leaders, and students, the event sparked critical discussions on balancing deep-sea resource exploitation …
(2025-05-20). No More Dog Whistles. tomdispatch.com On May 5th, the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute held its annual fundraising gala. The event showcases the extraordinary imaginations of people who design exorbitant clothes and the gutsiness of those who dare (and can afford) to wear them. I'm dimly aware of this annual extravaganza because of my interest in knitting, spinning, and weaving — the crafts involved in turning fluff into yarn and yarn into cloth. Mind you, I have no flair for fashion myself. I could never carry off wearing the simplest of ballgowns and I'm way too short to rock a tuxedo. My own personal style runs to 1970…
(2025-05-20). Democratic Rep. McIver charged with assault after skirmish at ICE center, New Jersey prosecutor says. whyy.org Democratic Rep. LaMonica McIver is being charged with assault after a skirmish with federal officers outside an immigration detention center, said New Jersey's top federal prosecutor, who also announced Monday that she was dropping a trespassing case against the Interim U.S. Attorney Alina Habba wrote on social media that McIver is facing a charge of assaulting, impeding or interfering with law enforcement, but court papers providing details we…
(2025-05-20). Slate's Climate Extinction Scare Debunked: Why Humanity Isn't Doomed. wattsupwiththat.com If Slate is genuinely concerned about the future of humanity, it would serve its readers better by discussing practical, evidence-based adaptation strategies rather than promoting end-of-the-world narratives. Fear sells, but facts matter. And the fact is, humanity is not on the brink of extinction. We are on the brink of another century of technological advancement and human flourishing — if we don't let alarmist rhetoric distract us from reality.
(2025-05-20). National Weather Service confirms 'gustnado' in South Jersey on Friday, dusting up winds of more than 100 mph. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? A "gustnado" snapped trees in Gloucester County, New Jersey, during a storm system Friday, according to the The agency says
(2025-05-20). Greenland Temperature Updates. wattsupwiththat.com It was a particularly mild year in 2010 at Nuuk, and Tasilaq also had a warm year in 2016. But since then temperatures have reverted to 1930s levels once more, putting the lie to the Greenland meltdown scam.
(2025-05-20). Gwynedd Mercy University-led partnership seeks to address shortage of special education teachers. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Pennsylvania faces a shortage of special education teachers. A partnership led by Gwynedd Mercy University seeks to address the problem. | In May, Gwynedd Mercy partnered with Bucks County Community College and Bucks County Intermediate Unit to create an apprenticeship program to train and certify special education teachers for pre-K through 12th grade, focusing on paraprofessionals who are already working in the area but are not yet teachers. | The program, approved by the…
(2025-05-20). Geopolitical perspective on and opportunities in Türkiye-Russia relations. unitedworldint.com/feed/ Brief history of Ankara-Moscow relations and possible areas of future cooperation. By Onur Sinan Gàºzaltan United World International expert, Political Scientist Onur Sinan Gàºzaltan held a conference at Voronezh Technical University in Russia on the geopolitical evaluation of Türkiye-Russia relations. We are sharing the English translation of the shortened and important points of Gàºzaltan's speech …
(2025-05-20). Strategic Security Rapprochement between Türkiye and Chad. unitedworldint.com/feed/ A significant shift in regional power dynamics. By Erkin Feyyaz E≈üli Since the outset of 2025, bilateral relations between the Republic of Türkiye and the Republic of Chad have witnessed a notable intensification, particularly in the domain of military cooperation. This development has unfolded against the backdrop of Chad's termination of the long-standing N'Djamena military …
(2025-05-20). China—Thailand Relations Are Set to Improve. unitedworldint.com Both Nations' Best Interest By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer As the world's alliances are being recalibrated and old friends have proven themselves unreliable, one bilateral relationship is ready to be reborn and reenergized: China and Thailand. Historically linked by cultural affinity, economic interdependence, and regional interest, the two countries are now exceptionally well positioned to move …
(2025-05-20). Pennsylvania 2025 primary election results. whyy.org See full results, including races for Philadelphia district attorney as well as judicial contests on Pa.'s Commonwealth, Superior and Supreme courts.
(2025-05-20). Philadelphia 2025 primary election results. whyy.org
(2025-05-20). Camden is inching toward 'swimmable' waterways, but Trump administration cuts threaten progress. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Swimmable waterways have long been the goal of the federal Clean Water Act, passed in 1972. | But more than 50 years after its passage, older industrial cities such as Camden and Philadelphia struggle to reach that level of cleanliness because of outdated sewer systems. | Unlike modern infrastructure, which utilizes separate piping systems, older sewer systems send stormwater and sewage through the same underground pipes. | During heavy rain, this combined sewer/stormwater s…
(2025-05-20). Kazan Forum 2025: Russia Courts Islamic World as Taliban Sends Its First Delegation. themedialine.org 
(2025-05-20). Pakistan Security Forces Kill 3 in Balochistan Raids; Bomb Blast Claims 4 Civilians. themedialine.org 
(2025-05-20). Washington and Abu Dhabi Ink Deal on Defense Innovation and Readiness. themedialine.org 
(2025-05-20). Met Museum Returns Looted Sumerian and Babylonian Artifacts to Iraq. themedialine.org 
(2025-05-20). Senate Democrats Warn Against AI Chip Deals With Gulf States. themedialine.org 
(2025-05-20). The Questionable Case of Kristi Noem's $50 Million Luxury Jet. theintercept.com 
Kristi Noem, President Donald Trump's secretary of Homeland Security, came under fire last week for her department's eleventh-hour request for a new luxury jet: $50 million for a Gulfstream 5 for Noem's personal use, paid for out of the budget of the Coast Guard. | The Department of Homeland Security responded to the denunciations with a stirring defense. "The current CG-101 G550 is over twenty years old, outside of Gulfstream's service life, and well beyond operational usage hours for a corporate aircraft. This is a matter of safety," DHS assistant secretary for public affairs Tricia McLaughlin told The Inter…
(2025-05-20). Dove sono i germi più fertili del trumpismo in Europa? strategic-culture.su Uno studio rivela che molti francesi aderiscono alle idee fondanti del trumpismo. La destra, più che l'estrema destra, potrebbe trarne vantaggio. | Gérald PAPY | Segue nostro Con la sua gestione della guerra in Ucraina e l'orientamento dato alle relazioni commerciali transatlantiche, Donald Trump si è creato nuovi nemici in Europa dall'inizio del suo nuovo mandato. Ma il trumpismo stesso potrebbe attecchire nell'Unione Europea? | Il Cent…
(2025-05-20). Iran and Azerbaijan continue their joint path towards stability in the Caspian Sea. strategic-culture.su The Pezeshkian government, although less intrusive and rigorous than the previous leadership, appears to be very attentive to maintaining positive relations with all regional actors. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us:…
(2025-05-20). L'uso della Turchia come spazio di negoziazione fra Russia, USA e Ucraina. strategic-culture.su La guerra o la si vince, o la si perde. Arrivare ai negoziati non significa un pareggio. | Segue nostro Una proposta allettante | A poche ore dalla grandiosa parata del 9 maggio — dimostrazione lampante della forza della Russia — con numerosi Capi di Stato presenti, Vladimir Vladimiroviƒç Putin ha proposto di tenere i negoziati con gli Stati Uniti d'America, per parlare dell'Ucraina, a Istanbul, in Turchia. Non è…
(2025-05-20). The Fourth International's Youth Camp. internationalviewpoint.org The world is on fire and the authoritarian right aims to control and dominate us to ensure the survival of capitalism. But radical ecosocialist youth fight back! | – | / |
(2025-05-20). NatCons, neoCons, freeCons, new-Republicans or techno-fascists? moderndiplomacy.eu The divisions within America's MAGA (Make America Great Again) right are deepening by the day. On one side are the far-right nationalists, and on the other is the tech right. MAGA is the Trump brand, from the campaign slogan to the red hats emblazoned with the letters to the closing line of Trump's speeches. A …
(2025-05-20). Trump Visits Arab Kings: Making Deals, Accepting Bribes, Shifting Policy. internationalviewpoint.org
(2025-05-20). Rising Chinese Nationalism: Analysis of the Political-Economic Structure. moderndiplomacy.eu April and May 2025 witnessed a unique graph in US — China relations oscillating from tariff wars to grudging friendship between the two. While economics exposed US vulnerability, it also resonated with a fresh wave of Chinese nationalism that was diminishing after the continued overheating of the economy. China was and is going through its …
(2025-05-20). Wage Stagnation Has Made 'Minimal Quality of Life' Out of Reach for Most in US. scheerpost.com
(2025-05-20). "We want to be able to look further than the end of the month" internationalviewpoint.org Parliamentary elections will take place in Portugal on Sunday 18 May. This report on a Left Bloc electoral meeting gives a flavour of the campaign. | – | / |
(2025-05-20). Understanding Japan's Strategic Diplomacy in The Mekong Great Countries. moderndiplomacy.eu The Great Mekong Subregion is a region in Southeast Asia that is crossed by the Mekong River. This region includes Myanmar, Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia. China has a different concept, namely by adding the provinces of Yunnan and Guangxi as part of the Mekong. The Mekong region is very strategic in various sectors, including the …
(2025-05-20). "For the Neofascists, the Law of the Jungle is the Only One That Makes Sense" internationalviewpoint.org Where did the "global neofascist axis" come from, and where is it going? What destabilizing effects might Russia's war in Ukraine have? Ilya Budraitskis and Gilbert Achcar discuss the current conjuncture | – | / |
(2025-05-20). NT gov't targets First Nations people with punishing bail laws, more funds to police, prisons. greenleft.org.au 
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(2025-05-20). KlevaMova customers travel on the Gautrain free this weekend. sanews.gov.za KlevaMova customers travel on the Gautrain free this weekend | Eligible Gauteng residents have been urged to sign up for the newly launched KlevaMova product – which offers a 50% discount on Gautrain train fares. | The Gautrain recently announced the special product which caters for individuals living in households with a combined household annual income of R350 000 or less, students under the age of 25, scholars, pensioners, and recipients of the South African Social Security Agency's (SASSA) disability grant. | Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, said the Gautrain was opening its doors…
(2025-05-20). Provincial government lauds Harmony Gold's R1.5b investment. sanews.gov.za Provincial government lauds Harmony Gold's R1.5b investment | North West Premier Lazarus Kagiso Mokgosi has applauded Harmony Gold for an investment of R1.5 billion at its Stilfontein operations in the City of Matlosana. | The investment is a culmination of ongoing efforts by Mokgosi to lure investments and address the scourge of unemployment in the province. | "Earlier this year Premier Mokgosi met with the company's Executive Management on the side-lines of the Africa Mining Indaba to discuss a number of issues relating to diversification, localisation and SMME development. | "The initiative – which will crea…
(2025-05-20). SA gears up for SIDSSA 2025. sanews.gov.za SA gears up for SIDSSA 2025 | Infrastructure South Africa (ISA) will host the Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium South Africa 2025 next week to showcase infrastructure investment opportunities in South Africa and Africa. | SIDSSA, held from 25 to 27 May in Century City, Cape Town, is aimed at bringing together key stakeholders, experts, and decision-makers in the field of infrastructure development. | President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to address the symposium which will be anchored by the Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson. Various other Ministers and Deputy Ministers…
(2025-05-20). SIU to probe allegations of corruption at Bushbuckridge Local Municipality. sanews.gov.za SIU to probe allegations of corruption at Bushbuckridge Local Municipality | President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed two new proclamations authorising the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) to investigate allegations of maladministration and corruption at the State Information Technology Agency (SITA) and Bushbuckridge Local Municipality in Mpumalanga. | The SITA investigation focuses on the procurement of a Turnkey Software Asset Management Solution and Integrated Logistics Support Services. | "The SIU will assess whether the procurement process adhered to National Treasury guidelines or if it was tainted by irregul…
(2025-05-20). Hegseth is taking the Army on another dead end ride to Asia. responsiblestatecraft.org 
The U.S. Army is getting ready to fight China. At least that's how Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Army leaders are selling their new modernization initiative,
(2025-05-20). For US in Georgia, political meddling is a hard habit to break. responsiblestatecraft.org 
The U.S. foreign policy community is offered a generational opportunity, necessitated by crises abroad and shifting attitudes at home, to fundamentally reappraise American interests on Europe's eastern periphery. Georgia, a eurasian crossroads in the Caucasus, has become an unlikely focal point in the push and pull between dueling visions of U.S. priorities in the region. The
(2025-05-20). AI May Be Exposing Jobseekers To Discrimination. Here's How We Could Better Protect Them. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Artificial intelligence (AI) tools are rapidly transforming the world of work not least, the process of hiring, managing and promoting employees. | According to the most …
(2025-05-20). Labor's Second-Term Defence Priorities Could They Include A Pact With Europe? menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | An apt metaphor for the Department of Defence in Labor's second term might be the Titanic. The good ship defence has hit an iceberg: the senior officers are reassuring …
(2025-05-20). Nationals Break The Coalition, In A Major Blow To Sussan Ley. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | The Nationals have broken the Coalition, for the first time in nearly four decades, because new Liberal leader Sussan Ley would not agree to their policy demands being …
(2025-05-20). Why Netflix's The Eternaut Is One Of The Most Important Shows To Come Out Of Argentina In Recent Years. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | It all starts when a group of old friends in Buenos Aires meet for a round of the card game truco on a hot summer night. Suddenly a power outage. As darkness engulfs …
(2025-05-20). Can Murray Watt Fix Australia's Broken Nature Laws? First Stop, Western Australia. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | New federal Environment Minister Murray Watt is in Western Australia this week to reboot nature law reform. Reform stalled in the Senate last term, following stiff …
(2025-05-20). Follow The Money: The Organisations That Spent The Most On Social Media During The Election. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Social media advertising is an increasingly important frontier in election campaigns. | Political parties, candidates and third-party groups such as trade unions, …
(2025-05-20). There's No Country More Important To Australia Than Indonesia. Trouble Is, The Feeling Isn't Mutual. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Making Jakarta their first overseas visit has become a set piece for newly elected Australian prime ministers dating back to John Howard in 1996. | So, we should not be …
(2025-05-20). The Government Wants To Contain NDIS Growth. But Ineligible People With Disability Also Need Support. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Ensuring the provision of high quality disability services will pose a significant challenge for the Albanese government's second term. | The National Disability Insurance …
(2025-05-20). RBA Cuts Interest Rates, Ready To Respond Again If The Economy Weakens Further. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | The Reserve Bank of Australia cut the official interest rate for the second time this year, as it lowered forecasts for Australian economic growth and pointed to …
(2025-05-20). Minister launches review of White Paper on Local Government. sanews.gov.za Minister launches review of White Paper on Local Government | Cooperative governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa has characterised the review of the White Paper on Local Government as one that is timely and urgent. | | Speaking at the launch of the review of the white paper at the Premier Hotel OR Tambo, Kempton Park on Monday, the Minister said the launch represents a pivotal step in reimagining South Africa's local government framework. | | "Since the adoption of the original White Paper in 1998, South Africa has made significant strides, including improved access to basic services, the…
(2025-05-20). Netherlands to work for successful G20. sanews.gov.za Netherlands to work for successful G20 | The Netherlands has reiterated its commitment to work for a successful G20 meeting which South Africa will host later this year. | This is according to Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands, Caspar Veldkamp in a joint communiqué following the fourth meeting of the South Africa – Netherlands Joint Commission for Cooperation (JCC) on Monday. | "The Ministers discussed the progress of South Africa's G20 Presidency to which the Netherlands was invited for all meetings including the Leaders' Summit. Minister Veldkamp reiterated that the Netherlands will continue to wor…
(2025-05-20). Public Works buildings to be turned into GBV shelters. sanews.gov.za Public Works buildings to be turned into GBV shelters | As the fight against gender-based violence (GBV) continues, Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has handed over 10 properties that will be used as shelters for victims of the scourge. | | "The handover of these properties is part of the work we are doing to ensure that the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure plays a meaningful role in improving the lives of all South Africans. By working together, we are using public assets for the public good to build a better country. Let's build South Africa," the Minister said at a handov…
(2025-05-20). David Harvey: On Sraffa's Trail. newleftreview.org David Harvey recalls a lifetime of encounters, actual and intellectual, with the enigmatic Piero Sraffa. Interlocutor of Wittgenstein, Keynes and Robinson; devastating critic of neoclassical economics; helpmeet of Gramsci and rescuer of his Prison Notebooks. Reflections on an éminence grise of twentieth-century intellectual life.
(2025-05-20). Ed McNally: Instruments of Empire. newleftreview.org Ed McNally on Hugh Wilford, The CIA: An Imperial History. Antidote to apologias for the US intelligence agency, a periodization from the Truman Doctrine to the 'war on terror'.
(2025-05-20). Jiwei Xiao: China's Worker Artists. newleftreview.org Jiwei Xiao on Margaret Hillenbrand, On the Edge. Analysis of working-class precarity as a structure of feeling, manifest in Chinese literary and visual culture.
(2025-05-20). Loic Wacquant: Punish to Rule. newleftreview.org If punishment was central to colonial statecraft—police, courts and prisons forming a 'penal triad'—how has this logic mutated since? A comparative survey of the forms of official violence that upheld empires past sheds light on techniques for domesticating today's hyperghettos and banlieues.
(2025-05-20). Lola Seaton: Trusting Art? newleftreview.org Replying to Malcolm Bull's hypotheses in NLR 151 on the balance of trust in the artworld and cryptocurrency, Lola Seaton asks what distinguishes readymade works, like Cattelan's banana, from everyday commodities—and what exactly buyers of conceptual art get to own.
(2025-05-20). Ross Douthat: Condition of America. newleftreview.org Nick Burns quizzes the New York Times columnist on the contradictory ideological forces and factions driving the second Trump Administration, the strengths and weaknesses of American liberalism and the state of the country that he's described as sinking into economic and cultural stagnation.
(2025-05-20). Wang Xiaoming: On Civilization and Its Barbarisms. newleftreview.org Lessons from the history of Chinese thought on the tension between the liberal-democratic internal order of great powers and the imperial 'law of the jungle' to which they subject weaker countries. How to resist their barbarity—how to civilize oneself—without barbarizing others?
(2025-05-20). Wolfgang Streeck: The Road Right. newleftreview.org A high-turnout election, sharply polarized around immigration, has brought another centrist coalition to power in Berlin. Wolfgang Streeck offers an unsparing analysis of Germany's political situation as its hardline incoming Chancellor rams through an expansive fiscal revolution and the far-right AfD doubles its seats.
(2025-05-20). Best Crypto To Buy For Quick Gains as BNB, ETH, and SOL Pegged to Bitcoin's $100K+ Push. moderndiplomacy.eu Bitcoin Pepe's PEP-20 token standard unlocks token creation directly on Bitcoin, a game-changer for meme coin adoption. With presale funding surging past $9.3m, rumors of CEX listing spreading, and listing set for May 31, Bitcoin Pepe stands out as one of the best crypto presales to buy into now for rapid gains. Why BNB is …
(2025-05-20). From Shield to Strategy: Vietnam's Defense Policy 50 Years After Unification. moderndiplomacy.eu April 30, 1975, marked a brilliant milestone in the history of the Vietnamese nation when the country was officially reunified after more than twenty years of protracted resistance. Since that sacred moment, national defense and security have always played a key role in protecting the achievements of the revolution, rebuilding the country, and affirming Vietnam's …
(2025-05-20). Heavy rains kill 1 in India's Bengaluru. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – An Indian official revealed that at least one person was killed after torrential rains swamped parts of the country's tech capital, Bengaluru.Videos were shared on social media showing huge floods inside the city covering most of the streets and crashing into the buildings. "Storm water drains are encroached upon, the drains are shallow and small, and they are filled with silt," Chief Minister of Karnataka state Siddaramaiah stated on Monday, adding "Instructions have been given to the municipal corporation multiple times to clear them, and work is still ongoing."Siddaramaiah then continued that it was…
(2025-05-20). Sudan appoints Kamil Idris as new PM after years of leadership vacuum. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Sudan's Sovereignty Council has appointed veteran diplomat and legal scholar Dr. Kamil Al-Tayeb Idris as the country's new Prime Minister, marking the first such appointment since the resignation of Abdullah Hamdouk in 2021.The announcement was made by General Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, Chairman of the Sovereignty Council, as Sudan grapples with ongoing political turmoil and conflict. ‚≠ïÔ∏è ÿ±ÿ¶Ÿäÿ≥ ŸÖÿ¨ŸÑÿ≥ ÿߟÑÿ≥ŸäÿßÿØÿ©…
(2025-05-20). How conflict with India helped boost the Pakistan military's domestic image. aljazeera.com Pakistan's military enjoying renewed popularity after Indian clash, but analysts warn the surge may be temporary.
(2025-05-20). The US has $36 trillion in debt. What does that mean, and who owns it? aljazeera.com The US has the highest national debt in the world, a quarter of which is owned by other countries.
(2025-05-20). Trump signs bill outlawing 'revenge porn'. aljazeera.com Legislation criminalises publishing of intimate images, including AI-created 'deepfakes', without a person's consent.
(2025-05-20). Biden's cancer diagnosis renews transparency outcry; Trump claims cover-up. aljazeera.com Former US president likely has had cancer for years, some doctors say.
(2025-05-20). Huawei's own OS powers newest PCs. ecns.cn Huawei Technologies Co officially unveiled its personal computers powered by its self-developed operating system on Monday in Chengdu, Sichuan province, challenging Microsoft's Windows and Apple's macOS in the desk operating system sector.
(2025-05-20). Burundi: Fleeing violence, families face the agony of separation. icrc.org
(2025-05-20). China: Conflict Prevention Tool launched in Beijing to support corporate overseas security management. icrc.org
(2025-05-20). Colombia: "Most Colombians are engulfed in the conflict against their will" icrc.org
(2025-05-20). Florence Nightingale Medal: Honoring exceptional nurses and nursing aides – 2025 recipients. icrc.org
(2025-05-20). Iraq on World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day: Honoring over 40 Years of Cooperation. icrc.org
(2025-05-20). Kenya: Facts & Figures 2024. icrc.org
(2025-05-20). Not just a sad story: Asmar's journey toward healing through psychosocial support in Azerbaijan. icrc.org
(2025-05-20). QFFD and ICRC Sign Agreement to Support Core Humanitarian Operations. icrc.org
(2025-05-20). War tore my family apart: One message brought us back together. icrc.org
(2025-05-20). DRC: 1,359 disarmed members of government forces and their families have arrived safe and well in Kinshasa, with the support of the ICRC. icrc.org
(2025-05-20). ICRC President concludes first official visit to Rwanda. icrc.org
(2025-05-20). ICRC president in first official visit to Democratic Republic of the Congo. icrc.org
(2025-05-20). ICRC President: Respect for international humanitarian law key to breaking vicious cycle of conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. icrc.org
(2025-05-20). Evaluation of ICRC's Athens Delegation 2016-2024. icrc.org
(2025-05-20). ICRC President: "Taking part in the Global Initiative to Galvanize Political Commitment to International Humanitarian Law is taking a stand against wars without rules" icrc.org
(2025-05-20). Joint Statement from ICRC President and IFRC President to mark World Red Cross Red Crescent Day. icrc.org "Every attack on a humanitarian is an attack on the community they served."
(2025-05-20). Standing behind communities, to do more and better together. icrc.org
(2025-05-20). Saturday 5/24: Lompico Pond Restoration Project – Workday. indybay.org 11603 Lakeshore Dr. 95018 (Lompico Pond aka "Guacamole Pond" officially "Lake Lompico")…
(2025-05-20). 2026 polls will be 'war' for Ugandan journalists. independent.co.ug 
Not all truth should be out there, warns Media Council boss ANALYSIS | RONALD MUSOKE | Images of an armoured personnel carrier (Mamba), a war machine, parked at a polling station during the most recent Kawempe North by-election and the beating up of journalists by soldiers of the Joint Anti-Terrorism Task Force (JATT) left an unforgettable …
(2025-05-20). COMMENT: Renewed hope as Attorney General backs pensioners in sh64 billion case. independent.co.ug 
A case that might redefine how this country views advocates' compensation is snaking its way through the higher courts. COMMENT | ANTHONY NATIF | For nearly a year, hundreds of pensioners with the help of the Public Square and public spirited lawyers like Stanley Okecho and Isabella Nakiyonga have been traversing the corridors of the Court …
(2025-05-20). Dr Charles Olaro named Director General of Health Services. independent.co.ug 
He has over 30 years of experience working in the Public and Private sector, working within Health services Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Dr Charles Olaro has been appointed as the new Director General of Health Services at the Ministry of Health. President Yoweri Museveni announced that appointment on May 15. Since November 2024, he …
(2025-05-20). Kabojja teacher Muwumuza faces additional charges. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The prosecution has filed fresh criminal charges against Godfrey Muwumuza , 43, a teacher from Kabojja Junior School, who is accused of sexually abusing one of his male pupils during a recent school tour. Muwumuza was arraigned before Buganda Road Court a fortnight ago on charges of attempted aggravated homosexuality. However, prosecutors have …
(2025-05-20). Luwero leaders want to face President Museveni over unfulfilled pledges. independent.co.ug 
Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Local government leaders in Luwero district have asked for a special audience with President Yoweri Museveni during his upcoming PDM tour of the region, citing a need to raise long-standing, unfulfilled government pledges. Museveni is expected to tour districts in Greater Luwero beginning today, May 20, 2025, as part …
(2025-05-20). Pope Leo XIV Confronts the MAGA Catholics. independent.co.ug 
The surprising election of Pope Leo XIV, the first American pontiff, is probably a sign that his predecessor's spirit will prevail ANALYSIS | IAN BURUMA | Some popes fit their times to perfection. Pope John XXIII was a progressive pope whose Vatican II reforms occurred just as The Beatles were setting the world alight. John …
(2025-05-20). Push to digitise how Africans pay and move cash sends fintechs into merger frenzy. independent.co.ug 
Africa's fintech sector is seeing a surge in deal-making as firms race to dominate the continent's booming cash transfer and digital payments market, projected to hit US$1.5 trillion by 2030 SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Fierce competition in Africa's digital and cross-border payment sector is fuelling a wave of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), as …
(2025-05-20). SOROTI: Okello gets 55 years in jail for rape, Ongodia 40 for murder. independent.co.ug 
Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Soroti High Court has sentenced 34-year-old David Okello to 55 years in prison for the crimes of rape and simple robbery, in a judgment that the court says should serve as a stern warning to society. Soroti High Court Resident Judge Boniface Wamala, while delivering the sentence, described Okello's …
(2025-05-20). TEJU: Soroti fruit factory finally starts processing local mangoes, buying at sh300 a kilogram. independent.co.ug 
The factory's chief executive officer, revealed that they plan to invest sh45 million in purchasing local mangoes, with each kilogram priced at sh300 Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Soroti Fruit Processing Factory has taken a significant step by purchasing and processing local mangoes from farmers in the Teso Sub-region for the very first time. …
(2025-05-20). Eyewitness video shows moment of plane crash in Kazakhstan. presstv.ir A passenger plane flying from Azerbaijan to Russia crashed near the city of Aktau in Kazakhstan.
(2025-05-20). Rescue workers search for survivors after powerful quake strikes China's Tibet. presstv.ir Rescue workers search rubble for survivors after powerful quake strikes China's Tibet.
(2025-05-20). California firefighters battling wildfire near Los Angeles. presstv.ir California firefighters battle a fast-moving wildfire.
(2025-05-20). Search, rescue ops continue in Tibet's Shigatse following deadly 7.1 magnitude earthquake. presstv.ir Rescue efforts continue in Shigatse region after a devastating earthquake hit Tibet.
(2025-05-20). Aerial shots of damage caused by the Eaton fire in Altadena, California. presstv.ir Aerial shots show the destruction of a wide range of houses by the Eaton fire in Altadena, California.
(2025-05-20). 'Un-American,' 'Help people already here'- birthright citizenship debate divides NY. presstv.ir With the new administration of Trump rolling out immediate policy pushes on immigration, reaction on the street ran the gamut from horror to firm support.
(2025-05-20). Nearly 200 migrants deported from US, all men, arrive in Venezuela. presstv.ir Two planes carrying Venezuelan migrants deported from the US landed at Venezuela's La Guaira airport.
(2025-05-20). FM: Iran reestablishing ties with Bahrain and Egypt. presstv.ir Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says the process of reestablishing relations with Bahrain and Egypt has begun.
(2025-05-20). Leader praises late Pres. Raeisi's dedication to serving people during martyrdom anniv. presstv.ir Iran commemorates the first anniversary of former president Ebrahim Raeisi's martyrdom with the Leader of the Islamic Revolution in attendance.
(2025-05-20). Hungary's Russian-style 'foreign agent' bill threatens remaining independent media. CPJ Staff
(2025-05-20). Tunisian journalist's health rapidly deteriorates in prison hunger strike. CPJ Staff
(2025-05-20). Turkish journalist, family receive death threats after reporting on bribery allegations. CPJ Staff
(2025-05-20). 3 Nigerien journalists detained after broadcast on Russia military cooperation. CPJ Staff
(2025-05-20). Jordan bans 12 news sites for 'spreading media poison' following corruption report. CPJ Staff
(2025-05-20). Turkish journalist Furkan Karabay arrested again. CPJ Staff
(2025-05-20). 'Alarming escalation': At least 41 journalists targeted since March in Somalia. CPJ Staff 
(2025-05-20). China elected as Chair of 8th Meeting of States Parties to 1970 UNESCO Convention. ecns.cn China was elected for the first time as the Chair of the 8th Meeting of the States Parties to the 1970 UNESCO Convention on the Means of Prohibiting and Preventing the Illicit Import, Export, and Transfer of Ownership of Cultural Property, which opened in Paris on Monday.
(2025-05-20). ITTF to investigate Wang Chuchin's racket damage incident. ecns.cn The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) decided on Monday to thoroughly investigate the Chinese table tennis star Wang Chuchin's racket damage incident during the pre-match inspection for the mixed doubles second round at the ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships in Doha.
(2025-05-20). Pandas return to Sichuan after their 11-year stint in Malaysia. ecns.cn After spending 11 years in Malaysia, giant panda pair Fu Wa and Feng Yi were returned to the Ya'an base of the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda in Sichuan province on Sunday evening, the center said.
(2025-05-20). Ex-political adviser gets suspended death penalty. ecns.cn Han Yong, a former senior national political adviser, was sentenced to death with a two-year reprieve on Monday for accepting bribes, a court in the Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region announced.
(2025-05-20). China-U.S. research unveils dinosaur-bird transition. ecns.cn Researchers from China and the United States have shed new light on the ancient evolutionary transition from dinosaurs to birds, thanks to a remarkably well-preserved specimen of Archaeopteryx.
(2025-05-20). Tong Ji ship completes 8-day trial voyage, tests. ecns.cn China's first intelligent marine research vessel, the Tong Ji, has successfully completed an eight-day trial voyage, Shanghai-based Tongji University said on Thursday.
(2025-05-20). Fallen WWII Chinese laborers honored in Japan. ecns.cn Diplomats and advocates for Japan-China friendship gathered in Inawashiro, Fukushima Prefecture, on Sunday to reflect on the past and renew their commitment to a peaceful future between the two countries.
(2025-05-20). Monitoring system to protect Gansu's famed grottoes. ecns.cn Chinese earthquake scientists have established the country's largest seismic monitoring network for grottoes at the Maijishan Grottoes in the northwestern province of Gansu, providing early warning protection for one of China's four major cave complexes.
(2025-05-20). 3 executed for abusing, raping kids. ecns.cn Chinese courts are intensifying their crackdown on crimes against minors, underscoring a "zero-tolerance" stance with the recent execution of three child rapists, the Supreme People's Court announced.
(2025-05-20). Rainfall in Guangdong triggers emergency measures. ecns.cn The Guangdong provincial government has urged cities and departments across the province to implement effective measures to prevent and respond to potential natural hazards triggered by continued heavy rainfall and storms in the coming days.
(2025-05-20). Experts call for more tech use in dam construction. ecns.cn Prominent experts and officials from China and abroad have urged greater use of digital and information technologies to enhance the role of dams in climate mitigation and adaptation.
(2025-05-20). Trump's budget cuts – a gamble that will sow global chaos. onlineopinion.com.au Trump's rampage against international organizations is an assault on every individual, the poor, the despondent, and the needy, whose only lifeline to survive is American aid.
(2025-05-20). America is having its Ming Dynasty moment. asiatimes.com 
"I set no value on objects strange or ingenious" — The Qianlong Emperor Ten years ago, when I was still writing freelance articles in my spare time, I wrote a post for The Week in which I mused about America becoming like China's Ming Dynasty — powerful but insular, rich but stagnant, arrogantly disdainful of science and …
(2025-05-20). Guerra comercial: øQuién gana realmente en el fuego cruzado? Reflexiones sobre el impacto en Cuba. cubadebate.cu En un mundo marcado por la incertidumbre y los cambios en las relaciones comerciales, los panelistas analizan el impacto de la guerra comercial liderada por Estados Unidos. Discuten cómo la salida de EE. UU. de las normas internacionales ha generado un clima adverso, afectando tanto al comercio global como a la inversión en Cuba. A medida que se plantean nuevas alianzas y estrategias, surge la pregunta: øhabrá verdaderos ganadores en este conflicto? Acompáñanos en esta discusión profunda sobre las lógicas que rigen la economía mundial y sus repercusiones en la isla.
(2025-05-20). Constituyen Cuba y Vietnam empresa mixta para el desarrollo biofarmacéutico. cubadebate.cu En presencia del primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, y el viceministro de Salud de la República Socialista de Vietnam, Do Xuan Tuyen, se firmó este lunes el acuerdo mediante el cual quedó constituida la Empresa Mixta, entre la empresa cubana BCF S.A, de BioCubaFarma, y la empresa vietnamita, Genfarma Holdings.
(2025-05-20). Cubana Leonor Borrell orgullosa y feliz al entrar al Salón de la Fama de básquet. cubadebate.cu La cubana Leonor Borrell, considerada la mejor basquetbolista cubana de la historia, dijo sentirse "feliz y orgullosa" por su exaltación al Salón de la Fama de la FIBA y dedicó especialmente el reconocimiento a su entrenador Manuel "el Gallego" Pérez. "Siento que este premio es también de las jugadoras que formaron parte de mi vida deportiva", dijo desde Estados Unidos.
(2025-05-20). UAE-Morocco consortium sign $14 billion worth of energy deals. newarab.com 
The country and state-owned National Office of Electricity and Drinking Water (ONEE) signed three agreements with the Mohammed VI Public Investment Fund and energy groups Taqa Morocco, a subsidiary of the Emirati energy giant Taqa, and Nareva, the energy wing of the royal holding company Al Mada. | These projects aim to "stre…
(2025-05-20). At least 58 corpses found in Libyan hospital, ministry says. newarab.com 
At least 58 unidentified corpses were found on Monday in a hospital in The corpses were found in a morgue refrigerator in Abu Salim Accidents Hospital in the densely populated Abu Salim neighbourhood, following a report from the hospital, the ministry said in a statement. | Pictures of corpses with numbers and censored faces were posted by the ministry, showing remains in various states of decomposi…
(2025-05-20). Top US Democrat seeks to block Trump using Qatari jet. newarab.com 
The leader of the Democratic minority in the US Senate introduced legislation Monday that would block President Donald Trump from The bill…
(2025-05-20). EU looks to give four billion euros in aid to Egypt. newarab.com 
The EU said Monday it would give Provisional agreement on the European Union aid was reached between the Council of the EU representing the bloc's member states and the European Parliament. | The two institutions have to formalise the agreement before a first disbursement can be released. | Early last year, the IMF expanded a 2022 loan p…
(2025-05-20). Egypt deems seven people dead from capsized tourist boat. newarab.com 
A decree published in the official gazette on Sunday by the country's prime minister deemed two British and two Polish tourists, along with a German person and two Egyptians dead. The boat, the Sea Story, capsized in November near the Sataya Reef while carrying 31 to…
(2025-05-20). PKK disarmament: A roadmap to Kurdish justice or another mirage. newarab.com 
In a historic announcement on May 12, 2015, the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) declared its After decades of conflict that have shaped the security architecture of…
(2025-05-20). Sudan's army chief names former UN official as new premier. newarab.com 
Sudan's army chief and de facto leader Abdel Fattah al-Burhan appointed on Monday former UN official Idris, a career diplomat and past presidential candidate, was the director general of the United Nations' World Intellectual Property Organisation and has also served in Sudan's permanent mission to the UN. | "The chairman of the sovereignty council issued a const…
(2025-05-20). Modi's Waqf Bill buries Indian secularism with bulldozer justice. newarab.com 
In India, ongoing protests against the recently passed 2024 Waqf Amendment Bill, which alters the legal framework by which endowments for Islamic religious, charitable and educational purposes can be made and managed, were paused while the Indian government carried out a military operation against Pakistan in response to the The furore of
(2025-05-20). Stop Kaliwa Dam Network Decries Approval of Additional Budget for Kaliwa Dam. pressenza.com Calls for Immediate Project Cancellation: | We, the Stop Kaliwa Dam Network, strongly denounce the approval of an additional ‚DZ3.1 billion for the Kaliwa Dam Project, raising its total cost to ‚DZ15.3 billion. This decision, pushed through by the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Board under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., blatantly disregards serious and unresolved issues surrounding the project. | The Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) has consistently failed to comply with the essential requirements of its Environmental Complianc…
(2025-05-20). GOP budget plan threatens 34 million children with loss of food and healthcare. nationofchange.org New report reveals nearly half of U.S. children could lose access to Medicaid or SNAP under Republican-backed budget reconciliation plan, disproportionately harming marginalized families.
(2025-05-20). Controversial 'nonprofit killer' clause quietly removed from GOP megabill—but advocates warn it could return. nationofchange.org
(2025-05-20). DR seeks to reduce digital gap and technological sovereignty. plenglish.com Santo Domingo, May 20 (Prensa Latina) The Dominican Telecommunications Institute (Indotel) is currently working on five pillars that will allow for the reduction of the digital gap, greater connectivity, security, technological sovereignty, and strategic alliances.
(2025-05-20). Philippines investigates fund for anomalous land acquisition. plenglish.com Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary Claire Castro warned that action will be taken against any official implicated in the case. | The acquired land was intended for the construction of housing for overseas Filipino workers, but it did not undergo scrutiny by the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration's board of directors. | The agency's deputy director, Emma Sinclair, is implicated in the controversy along with the administrator, Arnell Ignacio, who was dismissed. | Both are accused of manipulating property records at the Bureau of Internal Revenue and the Registry of Deeds to make it appear as a…
(2025-05-20). Wednesday 5/28: Christian Nationalism: Truth Talk on the Anti-democratic Movement Rejecting Equality & Law. indybay.org Virtual speaker event…
(2025-05-20). Detroit-area nursing home workers strike over staffing shortages and bad conditions for residents. peoplesworld.org 
DETROIT— More than 300 workers at five Ciena Healthcare nursing home facilities, the largest nursing home operator in Michigan, went on strike Tuesday to demand urgent action on staffing shortages and improved conditions for both workers and residents alike. These workers, represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Healthcare Michigan, have been without contracts …
(2025-05-20). Austerity as a precursor to fascism. indybay.org Austerity offers the best conditions for generating high profits, while the majority of the population—those who are politically underrepresented—are condemned to abandon any plans or ambitions for democratizing the economy. Low wages and constant austerity measures force them into a "hard life."
(2025-05-20). German ruling class slumps toward war, sparking a political renewal for the left. peoplesworld.org 
Germany, long a synonym for economic brawn and muscle, is beginning to recall words like lumbago or sciatica instead. Though still leading in Europe, and fourth in the world, it faces an economic mess, a political mess, and a mood of general stress. Schools lack repairs and teachers; clinics and hospitals lack staff; its key …
(2025-05-20). What do tariffs mean for American farmers? peoplesworld.org 
Stripped back from policy and political implications, tariffs are a tax on imports. They are used as a trade barrier to make imported goods artificially more expensive than goods produced domestically. So a company importing a good to the U.S. would pay a tariff to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency. The cost that …