english.palinfo.com (2026-05-11). Orange Line: Israeli occupation army tightens deadly grip on 65% of Gaza land
The Israeli occupation army continues, since reaching the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip on October 10, 2025, to impose new field conditions through daily bombing operations and assassinations, in parallel with expanding military zones westward outside what is known as the Yellow Line east of the Strip, reaching the creation of what has come to be called by Israel the Orange Line.
aljazeera.com (2026-05-11). Iran war live: Tehran says US continues to have 'unreasonable demands'
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson says the United States continues to have "unreasonable demands", adding that Iran's response to the US proposal, that Tehran sent to Pakistan yesterday, "was not excessive". | US President Donald Trump slams Iran's response to Washington's peace proposal as "totally unacceptable".
english.palinfo.com (2026-05-11). Dozens of settlers defile Aqsa Mosque
Hordes of extremist Jewish settlers escorted by police officers desecrated the Aqsa Mosque in Occupied Jerusalem on Sunday morning and later in the afternoon, amid tight restrictions on the entry of Muslim worshipers to the holy site.
aljazeera.com (2026-05-11). Iran war live: Tehran says US continues to have 'unreasonable demands'Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson says the United States continues to have "unreasonable demands", adding that Iran's response to the US proposal, that Tehran sent to Pakistan yesterday, "was not excessive". | US President Donald Trump slams Iran's response to Washington's peace proposal as "totally unacceptable".
presstv.co.uk (2026-05-11). Explainer: How Iran's Strait of Hormuz cable sovereignty could reshape global internet governance
Beneath the waters of the Strait of Hormuz, where Iran's territorial sea extends 12 nautical miles and overlaps completely with Omani jurisdiction, leaving no high seas whatsoever, lie at least five major submarine fibre-optic cable systems.
These cables carry approximately 99 percent of all intercontinental internet traffic and an estimated 10 trillion US dollars in daily financial transactions.
(2026-05-11). Trump's racist crackdown takes another ugly turn. peoplesworld.org 
It doesn't pay to step away from the political scene for too long in Washington, D.C. Aboard the Trump administration's runaway train, the madness, criminality, and downright cruelty pile up like trash in a landfill. In the past month, we've had Trump depicting himself as Jesus, prompting thousands of hilarious memes; viral Iranian Lego videos …
(2026-05-11). Possibility Of Operation To Retrieve Iran's Enriched Uranium Appears To Rise As Negotiations Sputter (Updated). twz.com 
Both Trump and Netanyahu made comments in the last 24 hours that point to a possible high-risk operation to snatch Iran's nuclear material.
(2026-05-11). Trump calls Iranian response to negotiations "unacceptable," as Israel continues Lebanon bloodbath. wsws.org US President Donald Trump declared Iran's reply to his negotiation terms "TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE" on Sunday, threatening renewed military escalation four days before his summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing.
(2026-05-11). Israel jails soldiers for desecrating Virgin Mary statue in Lebanon. newarab.com 
The An image widely shared online last week showed an Israeli soldier with his arm around the statue of Mary, believed to be the mother of Jesus in Abrahim faiths, while holding a cigarette up to her mouth.
(2026-05-11). Lebanon urges US to put pressure on Israel to stop attacks and demolitions. newarab.com 
Lebanon's health ministry said 74 people had been killed by Israeli strikes in the last three days despite a truce announced last month in fighting between Hezbollah and the Israeli military, a spokesperson s…
(2026-05-11). Israeli soldiers jailed for desecration of Virgin Mary statue in Lebanon. scmp.com Two Israeli soldiers will spend weeks in military prison for desecration of a Christian object after one stuck a cigarette in the mouth of a statue of the Virgin Mary in southern Lebanon and the other photographed it. | The photo of the soldier, a cigarette dangling from his own mouth, went viral and sparked widespread outrage.
middleeasteye.net (2026-05-11). Israeli Soldier Says Orders Were Kill Any Man Encountered GazaIsraeli soldiers said the army ordered troops to kill any man they encountered in Gaza during the genocide that began in 2023.
"A man, no matter what age, don't play games with it; kill immediately," one soldier said, describing the orders they received.
"They even told us that if it's a woman or a child, use your judgment, because things happen," he added, saying similar instructions were given regarding donkeys.
(2026-05-11). Lebanese PM says Lebanon open to peace agreement with Israel if demands met. ecns.cn Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said on Sunday that Lebanon is open to a peace agreement with Israel once its demands are met, stressing that Beirut currently focuses on "stopping hostilities and ending the war."
(2026-05-11). From Shireen Abu Akleh to Amal Khalil, the killer is the same. mondoweiss.net 
Four years ago today, Shireen Abu Akleh was assassinated by an Israeli soldier. Since then, Israel has killed more than 275 journalists in Gaza and Lebanon. The world that let Shireen's killer walk free made all of this possible.
(2026-05-11). War, genocide and the weaponization of healthcare: An interview with Bilal Irfan. wsws.org Bilal Irfan is a US‚Äëbased medical and bioethics researcher working on Gaza and Palestinian health.
npr.org (2026-05-11). Israeli settlers force Palestinian family to exhume and rebury their fatherIsraeli settlers in the occupied West Bank dug up the grave of an elderly Palestinian man on Friday and forced his family to remove his body from the cemetery where he had been laid to rest.
The United Nations Human Rights Office for the occupied Palestinian territory called the incident a "despicable" example of the "new level of dehumanization of Palestinians that is happening in the occupied West Bank."
(2026-05-11). Remembering 262 Palestinian Journalists Israel has killed since Oct 2023. ummid.com On World Press Day, Palestinians in the Gaza Strip commemorated more than 262 journalists killed by Israeli forces since the start of the genocide on Oct 7, 2023.
(2026-05-11). Netanyahu Says War on Iran "Not Over" as Long as Iran Has Uranium. truthout.org Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed on Sunday that the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran is "not over" because Iran still has nuclear material that "has to be taken out" of the country. In a "60 Minutes" interview broadcast by CBS News on Sunday evening, Netanyahu said that the war on Iran has not ended because Iran still has enriched uranium that must be "taken out… |
(2026-05-11). Trump says U.S. monitoring buried Iranian enriched uranium. ecns.cn Demonstrators holding placards take part in a May Day rally in Los Angeles, California, the United States, on May 1, 2026..Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said Iran needs to"make it clear"that they do not seek a nuclear weapon, which Washington sees as key to a peace deal.
(2026-05-11). Iran war 'not over,' uranium must be removed: Netanyahu. newarab.com 
"It's not over, because there's still nuclear material ⚪ enriched uranium ⚪ that has to be taken out of Iran. There's still enrichment sites that have to be dismantled," Netanyahu said in an interview that aired Sunday on the C…
(2026-05-11). Trump's Iran war: Economic rescue mission for U.S. capitalism? peoplesworld.org 
The question of why the U.S. government began a war with Iran is unsettled. The ostensible reasons, whether stopping Iran from developing nuclear weapons or protecting Iranians' human rights, are not believable. Iran mostly likely not was developing nuclear weapons. There had been Iran's closely-monitored agreement in force from 2016 to 2020 not to do …
(2026-05-11). Exclusive: Iran agrees to hold nuclear talks within 30 days. newarab.com 
Iran has agreed to discuss its nuclear programme within 30 days as part of a 14-point response delivered to The sources said Tehran had shown "significant flexibility" by agreeing to discuss the nuclear file within a month, an issue it had previously refused to address at this stage of negotiations, insisting instead that it be postponed to later phases. | According to the sources, the Iranian response initially focuses on ending the war…
(2026-05-11). Trump's Rejection of Iran's Peace Response Signals a Prolonged Gulf Crisis and Global Energy Instability. moderndiplomacy.eu The latest rejection by United States President Donald Trump of Iran's response to Washington's proposed peace framework marks another dangerous escalation in the ongoing Gulf conflict. What initially appeared to be a limited military confrontation has evolved into a broader geopolitical crisis with direct implications for global energy security, regional stability, and great power competition. …
(2026-05-11). Trump says Iran ceasefire on after rejecting response. al-monitor.com By Nandita BoseWASHINGTON, May 11 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump said on Monday that the ceasefire with Iran was "on life support," after dismissing Tehran's response to a U.S. peace proposal as "stupid."Trump's swift rejection of Iran's response on Sunday has fueled concerns that the 10-week-old conflict will drag on and continue to paralyze shipping through the Strait of Hormuz."I would call it the weakest right now, after reading that piece of garbage they sent us, I didn't even finish reading it," Trump said of the ceasefire. "It's on life support."
(2026-05-11). Why Oil Market Volatility Rather Than High Prices Will Shape the Future of Global Energy Politics. moderndiplomacy.eu The ongoing Gulf crisis and the near closure of the Strait of Hormuz have pushed global energy markets into one of the most unstable periods in recent history. Oil prices crossing the one hundred dollar threshold initially created expectations that major energy corporations would significantly expand investment and production to capitalize on supply shortages. However, …
(2026-05-11). Tens of millions risk hunger as Hormuz standoff blocks fertiliser, says UN official. geo.tv 
Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, Musandam, Oman, May 8, 2026. — ReutersTens of millions of people could face hunger and starvation if fertilisers are not soon allowed through the Strait of Hormuz, the head of a UN task force aimed at averting a looming humanitarian crisis told AFP…
(2026-05-11). South Korea condemns attack on cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz, vows response. newarab.com 
Experts conducted an initial forensic analysis of the damage to the port stern, a Blue House official said. The attack had led to a fire in the vessel's engine…
(2026-05-11). Macron denies plans to send French warships to Strait of Hormuz. newarab.com 
French Speaking during an official visit to Kenya on Sunday, Macron said
(2026-05-11). The Iran War Is Reshaping European Monetary Policy Through Energy Driven Inflation Fears. moderndiplomacy.eu The continuing conflict involving the United States and Iran is no longer only a Middle Eastern security crisis. It is rapidly becoming a major economic and monetary challenge for Europe. The recent rise in euro zone bond yields following the rejection of Iran's response to a United States peace proposal reflects growing investor fears that …
(2026-05-11). How strength bolsters resistance. electronicintifada.net Muhammad Shehada tells EI how a stormy meeting in Cairo exposed the real agenda behind the latest Gaza "peace" proposals.
(2026-05-11). 'Totally unacceptable': Trump rejects Iran's peace proposal amid deepening energy crisis. ptcnews.tv US President Donald Trump has rejected Iran's proposal to end months-long conflict describing it as 'totally unacceptable' without disclosing further details despite key Republican leader urged him to consider military option. | Trump received the Iranian proposal on Sunday amid hopes that it could lead to a breakthrough to end the war with Iran that began on February 28, blocking the key sea route for global oil supplies, leading to fuel shortages in several countries. | "I have just read the response from Iran's so-called 'Representatives.' I don't like it – TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE!" he wrote on his Truth Social…
(2026-05-11). US hits China-linked Iran oil trade with sanctions ahead of Trump trip. al-monitor.com The sanctions come after the United States rejected Iran's latest proposal to end the war.
(2026-05-11). After rejecting Tehran response, Trump warns US-Iran ceasefire on 'massive life support'. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump speaks during a maternal health event in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US, May 11, 2026. — ReutersTrump dismisses Tehran's proposal as 'stupid'.Says he didn't even finish reading Iran's response.Iran willing to give US 'the…
(2026-05-11). Taiwan's Fear of Strategic Bargaining Reflects Growing Uncertainty in United States China Relations. moderndiplomacy.eu Taiwan's growing concern ahead of the summit between United States President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping highlights the increasingly fragile nature of strategic stability in the Indo Pacific region. Although Taipei continues to express confidence in its relationship with Washington, its repeated calls for "no surprises" reveal deeper anxieties regarding the possibility of …
(2026-05-11). Iran war raises stakes for US and China ahead of Trump—Xi talks. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping as they hold a bilateral meeting at Gimhae International Airport, on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit, in Busan, South Korea, October 30, 2025. — ReutersUS President Trump set to…
(2026-05-11). Xi's leverage ahead of Trump meet, Hong Kong schools: 5 weekend reads you missed. scmp.com We have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. | 1. Could omega-3 supplements hurt the brain? Chinese military study flags risks | 2. Hong Kong schools record net student rise for 2 years straight | 3. Trump heads to China weakened as Xi gains leverage ahead of summit | 4. 'Foreigner won': Filipinos divided over pageant winner's US roots…
(2026-05-11). Trump visit and China's diplomatic discourse: a primer. moderndiplomacy.eu Just a few days before President Trump was to arrive in Beijing as per Trump's previous itinerary (March 31-April 2), the mood in China—as reflected on social media and in the media commentaries—was not at all in favor of a visit by Trump to the Chinese capital. Citing Chinese analysts, an article in these columns, …
(2026-05-11). China confirms Trump's visit this week. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping react as they hold a bilateral meeting at Gimhae International Airport, on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit, in Busan, South Korea, October 30, 2025. — AFPThis will be first visit by a US…
(2026-05-11). U.S. President Donald Trump to pay state visit to China from May 13 to 15. ecns.cn At the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, U.S. President Donald Trump will pay a state visit to China from May 13 to 15, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson announced on Monday.
(2026-05-11). US issues new sanctions over oil shipments to China. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, May 11 (Reuters) – The U.S. government on Monday announced sanctions against three people and nine companies, including four based in Hong Kong and four in the United Arab Emirates, for aiding Iran's shipment of oil to China. The ninth company is based in Oman.The Treasury move follows sanctions announced on Friday on individuals and companies aiding Iranian purchases of weapons and components used to make drones and ballistic missiles.
(2026-05-11). Ghalenoei: football in Asia has become competitive. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – Iran's national football team head coach, Amir Ghalenoei, has lauded the significant advancements in Asian football following the draw for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup, which placed Iran in Group C alongside Syria, Kyrgyzstan, and China.
(2026-05-11). Iran's ambassador to China: Tehran backs Xi Jinping's four-point Middle East peace plan. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – Iran's ambassador to China said on Monday that Tehran supports President Xi Jinping's four-point Middle East peace initiative aimed at promoting regional stability and cooperation.
(2026-05-11). US imposes new sanctions over Iran oil sales to China. newarab.com 
The United States on Monday issued In a statement, the US Treasury alleged that Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) "relies on front companies in permissive economic jurisdictions to obfuscate its role in oil sales and funn…
(2026-05-11). Livestream: The Gaza disarmament trap. electronicintifada.net Muhammad Shehada discussed how the Iran war is frustrating the US-Israeli push to disarm Gaza resistance.
(2026-05-11). Strategic Imperative Drives U.S. Support For Israel. covertactionmagazine.com The conservative media landscape has recently been embroiled in an explosive debate about Israel. One one side, there is former Fox News host Tucker Carlson, who has broken with Donald Trump and the MAGA universe over the Iran War, stating that Trump betrayed his anti-war election pledge because of his fealty to Israel and that …
(2026-05-11). UAE is using oil to reshape its position inside the Gulf hierarchy. ummid.com With its exit from OPEC and OPEC+, the UAE is challenging the authority of Riyadh, strengthening its own strategic autonomy, and moving closer to a regional make-up where the US and Israel remain central actors in the pressure campaign against Iran.
(2026-05-11). Decades of Congressional Inaction Contributed to Illegal US-Israeli War on Iran. truthout.org The U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, billed by the Trump administration as a "military operation," has now evolved into a sustained confrontation with no clear exit strategy, no authorization from Congress, and no public transparency. The United States finds itself at a precarious juncture in a conflict of its own choosing. While high-level representatives from both countries met last month in Pakistan… |
(2026-05-11). 'There is absolutely no division at all'. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Yousef Pezeshkian, son of Iran's president, has dismissed reports of divisions between his father and military commanders, amid stalled efforts to bring the US-Israeli war that began on February 28 to a lasting end.
(2026-05-11). Israeli ally UAE quits OPEC, OPEC. ummid.com The United Arab Emirates (UAE), one of the Israeli allies in the Middle East, has announced to quit OPEC and OPEC+ amidst the crisis the world is facing because of the US-Israel led Zionist war on Iran.
(2026-05-11). Trump rejects Iran peace terms, Tehran warns of new attacks. geo.tv 
(2026-05-11). Activists in Chile launch campaign for Fidel Castro Centenary. radiohc.cu The campaign called "100 Years and 100 Murals for Fidel" continues to advance in Chile, spearheaded by the local Solidarity Movement. This past weekend, various social groups restored a 40-meter mural in the San Joaquín district to honor the Cuban leader. | The restored mural reflects significant moments in the revolutionary process and the difficulties caused by the economic blockade imposed by the United States. Through folk art, activists seek to disseminate the historical legacy of one of the most influential political figures of the 20th century. | Chilean groups have intensified the campaign "Cuba Is Not Al…
(2026-05-11). Cuba reports drop in Official Development Assistance. radiohc.cu Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez confirmed Monday on social media a 23.1 percent drop in Official Development Assistance."The selfishness and greed of developed countries and their failure to honor their commitments in this area jeopardize the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals." | He also explained that this negatively impacts the funds allocated to address the effects of climate change, as well as important socioeconomic projects for developing or least developed countries. | [ SOURCE: PRENSA LATINA ]…
(2026-05-11). Mexican president announces another shipment of aid to Cuba. radiohc.cu Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced the departure on Monday of another ship carrying aid to Cuba, amid the strengthening of the United States' economic, commercial, and financial blockade against the island nation. | "We will continue sending humanitarian aid. In fact, a ship carrying humanitarian aid is leaving for Cuba today. Mexico will always be fraternal and in solidarity with all nations of the world, and particularly with Cuba," stated the head of the Executive branch. | In response to a question on the matter, the president noted during her regular press conference that her country believes in t…
(2026-05-11). Cuba reports progress in energy transition program. radiohc.cu Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez reported Monday on progress in the energy transition program aimed at achieving greater energy sovereignty. | "It is estimated that renewable energy penetration should reach 15 percent this year, reaching 24 percent by 2030," he explained on social media. | He also specified that the goal is to reach 40 percent by 2035, which could eliminate fuel imports. "The plan envisions reaching 100 percent renewable energy use by 2050," he added. | The strategy envisions that, by 2035, 40 percent of demand will be met by clean energy sources, allowing for the cessation of fuel imports,…
(2026-05-11). Commitment from Pakistan to solidarity actions with Cuba. radiohc.cu Members of the Pakistan-Cuba Social Forum (PCSF) reaffirmed their commitment to intensify concrete gestures of solidarity with the Caribbean nation in the face of the threat and economic siege imposed by the United States, diplomatic sources reported on Monday. | During a visit to the Cuban embassy in Islamabad, members of the organization, including its president Ramzan Mughal, Jam Khursheed, lawyer and secretary general, and coordinator Agha Amjid Ali, reiterated their commitment to supporting Cuba, in light of the intensification of the blockade and the executive orders issued by the Donald Trump administratio…
(2026-05-11). Industriales and Holguín Set the Pace in the Elite League. radiohc.cu Havana, May 10 (RHC) — Industriales and Holguín emerged victorious this Sunday and assumed sole leadership of the IV Elite League of Cuban Baseball, after winning their respective matches. | The Leones de Industriales defeated Las Tunas 14-11 in an offensive duel that allowed them to take the lead in the season series, while the Cachorros de Holguín completed a sweep against Matanzas with an 8-3 victory. | At Julio Antonio Mella Stadium, the Industriales had to dig deep after Las Tunas tied the game twice. However, a decisive five-run eighth inning proved to be the difference. | The Industriales offense capi…
(2026-05-11). US Surveillance Flights Over Cuba Have Increased Since Early February. truthout.org US surveillance and reconnaissance flights off the coast of Cuba have surged in recent months as President Donald Trump has issued increasingly belligerent threats to seize the island nation by force. CNN reported Sunday that the U.S. Navy and Air Force have conducted more than two dozen surveillance flights — mostly of them near Havana and Santiago de Cuba, the country's largest cities… |
(2026-05-11). Flotilla "Rumbo a Cuba" sets sail for Havana from Barcelona. radiohc.cu The flotilla "Rumbo a Cuba" / "On our way to Cuba" set sail on Sunday from Barcelona for the Caribbean island to transport photovoltaic equipment destined for the Juan Manuel Márquez Pediatric Hospital. It is also carrying medicine and food. | This initiative is led by the NGO Open Arms and involves more than 20 social and political organizations, such as Ecologistas en Acción, Asociación Amal Esperanza, Podemos, Izquierda Unida, Compromís, Comuns, and Bildu, among others. | Before crossing the Atlantic to Havana, the Open Arms ship Astral will stop in Valencia on May 13, Málaga on May 19, Cádiz on May 22, and La…
(2026-05-11). Gaza: Doctors under Attack wins BAFTA despite BBC censorship only to be censored again. thecanary.co 
The BBC has once again been exposed as being entirely at odds with the interests of the British public after Gaza: Doctors Under Attack won a BAFTA at the 2026 ceremony. The previously censored documentary won in the current affairs category — a result that further highlights how biased the licence-funded broadcaster has become in […] | By
(2026-05-11). Israeli Military Ordered Soldiers in Gaza to "Shoot to Kill" Every Man They Saw. truthout.org The Israeli military ordered soldiers in Gaza to "shoot to kill" any man they saw, and to "use their judgment" with women and children, according to an investigative documentary on Israeli soldiers' killing of three Israeli hostages in Gaza. In an hour-long documentary broadcast on Israel's Channel 13, the mother of one of the hostages killed in Gaza by Israeli soldiers in December 2023 said… |
(2026-05-11). World's top media outlets urge Israel to "Let Us Into Gaza" ummid.com Senior leaders from more than two dozen global news organizations signed an open letter calling for Israel to allow international media to independently enter the Gaza Strip.
(2026-05-11). Two years on: upgrading the Red Cross Field Hospital in Rafah. icrc.org For families in Gaza, the Red Cross Field Hospital has been a lifeline. Two years on, this upgrade enables the lifeline to continue.
(2026-05-11). Thursday 5/28: Power Half-Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2026-05-11). Palestinian Evacuees: Escaping Ordeal in Gaza, Entering Another in France. ummid.com A Palestinian family evacuated from Gaza to France says French authorities have separated three children from their parents after allegations of abuse that the family strongly denies and courts have not substantiated with evidence.
(2026-05-11). Israel's war on Gaza fuels surge in babies born with deformities. newarab.com 
Aya waited three years before becoming Israeli airstrikes targeted near her home, windows shattered, and the sounds of explosions became constant. | "One night, a missile struck a house just meters away from us, and our home filled with black smoke and dust. I couldn't breathe for several minutes," Aya Mohammed Abu Shamala, now 2…
(2026-05-11). Gaza doc dropped by BBC wins BAFTA, creators blast 'censorship'. newarab.com 
The makers of a The documentary, which was later pic…
(2026-05-11). How smokers in Gaza are using molokhia instead of tobacco. newarab.com 
In the war-torn What began as an improvised response to scarcity has evolved into a fragile and unregulated micro-market. | In the…
(2026-05-11). Thursday 5/14: Albany & El Cerrito for Palestine – Human Billboard for Gaza. indybay.org El Cerrito Plaza, San Pablo & Carlson…
(2026-05-11). New support programs for damaged industries, low-income households on agenda. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- The Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance, in a joint meeting with members of the Social Committee of Parliament, said that new support programs for the reconstruction of damaged industries and support for low-income households are on the agenda.
(2026-05-11). The Hidden Benefits of Modern Financial Products You Should Know About. moguldom.com In today's fast-paced financial landscape, it's easy to assume that the financial products you're using offer nothing more than the basics: the ability to save, invest, and pay bills. But what if your credit cards, bank accounts, and investment apps were providing more than just the essentials? Many modern financial tools come with hidden perks …
(2026-05-11). Direct action is a weapon of the people. electronicintifada.net Prisoner linked to Palestine Action has spent many months in detention without trial.
(2026-05-11). From Dubai dream to an economic nightmare; promises that turned to smoke. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- Imagine spending years saving money and time to build a tall tower by the sea; the tower becomes so famous that every investor in the world wants to buy a unit in it. But suddenly, a war breaks out in the neighborhood, and investors flee; your stock value plummets, and you suddenly realize that the one who promised to protect you has left you alone.
(2026-05-11). China says it successfully launches Tianzhou-10 cargo spacecraft. ecns.cn China said it successfully launched a Tianzhou-10 cargo spacecraft atop a Long March-7 Y11 carrier rocket from the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in south China's island province of Hainan on Monday.
(2026-05-11). Seeking Media Lab Fellows for our Water Justice Lab Program. mediasanctuary.org This year, Water Justice Lab will also include a Media Lab fellowship, an opportunity for youth to get trained in and create short media to document the summer Water Justice Lab fellowship and specifically the Source to Estuary program. NATURE Lab Co-Director Ellie Irons spoke with the Sanctuary's Programming Manager Sina Basila Hickey about this opportunity. Learn more here:
(2026-05-11). Israeli elections: Can a Bennett-Lapid alliance oust Netanyahu. newarab.com 
Ramallah, occupied West Bank – Israeli opposition leaders Yair Lapid and Naftali Bennett have The move revives the partnership that
(2026-05-11). Midterms Heighten Need for Social Media Regulation. projectcensored.org A March 2026 report from the nonprofit organization Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT) warns that recent changes to social media platform policies could significantly shape the information bubble surrounding the 2026 US midterm elections. As digital platforms are now mediating much of the communication between political figures and the…
(2026-05-11). National document on rehabilitation being developed. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The Welfare Organization, in cooperation with the Health Ministry, is preparing a comprehensive national document on rehabilitation to integrate and develop rehabilitation and specialized services, as well as designing a proper referral system, Javad Hosseini, the head of the Welfare Organization, has said.
(2026-05-11). Concern raised on challenges at Pretoria West police station. sanews.gov.za Concern raised on challenges at Pretoria West police station | The Gauteng Provincial Legislature's Portfolio Committee on Community Safety has raised concerns over infrastructure and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) challenges at the Pretoria West police station. | This following an oversight visit to the station by the committee last week. | "[The] committee uncovered serious infrastructure and ICT challenges that are severely undermining effective policing and service delivery," the committee said in a statement. | According to the statement, the station currently operates from "three separate of…
(2026-05-11). Sunday 5/31: Author Talk: George Takei, They Called Us Enemy. indybay.org [HYBRID] San Francisco Main Library, Chinese Center, 3rd Floor | 100 Larkin Street | San Francisco, CA 94102…
(2026-05-11). Rubio hosts Ethiopia's FM amid push to boost security ties: What to know. al-monitor.com In response to heightening regional volatility, Ethiopia is prioritizing a strategic partnership with the Washington to secure its geopolitical standing.
(2026-05-11). Manipur Violence And A Nation's Fading Attention. ummid.com Manipur does not need occasional outrage, it needs sustained attention, accountability, and action.
(2026-05-11). ISC 12th Result 2026 Out; Check Toppers List. ummid.com The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) has declared the result of the the Indian School Certificate (ISC) Class XII (Class 12th) 2026 exam along with toppers list on its official website cisce.org…
(2026-05-11). Dubois dethrones Wardley in brutal 11th round finish. thecanary.co 
Daniel Dubois reclaimed world glory by stopping Fabio Wardley in the 11th round at Manchester's Co-op Live Arena, turning a chaotic, knockdown strewn battle into a statement of power and resilience. Dubois v Wardley brought early chaos and two dramatic knockdowns The fight exploded into life in the opening seconds. Wardley landed a thunderous right […] | By
(2026-05-11). 'Horrific scene': bodies found in shipping container at Texas rail yard. scmp.com Federal agents are investigating the deaths of six people thought to be immigrants found inside a shipping container at a Union Pacific rail yard near the border with Mexico in Laredo, Texas, on Sunday as a "potential human smuggling event". | A Union Pacific employee found the bodies of six people inside a shipping container Sunday afternoon, said Jose Baeza, the Laredo Police Department public information officer.
(2026-05-11). Lessons of NewsGuild Pittsburgh Post Gazette Strike & the Fight for a New Paper. indybay.org The Pittsburg Post Gazette Newsguild journalists went on the longest unfair labor practice strike in the United States. After going back to work the owners turned the paper over to a non-profit group which proceeded to terminate most of the union strikers. A journalist and striker Steve Mellon talks about the lessons of their strike and their struggle for a paper run by workers and the community.
(2026-05-11). Saei re-elected as head of Iran taekwondo federation. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – Hadi Saei has been re-elected as the president of the Iran Taekwondo Federation for another four-year term.
(2026-05-11). Philippine senator flees ICC arrest over role in Duterte's drug war. aljazeera.com Senator Ronald Dela Rosa has evaded a drug war warrant against him.
(2026-05-11). China's CPI up 1.2% in April. ecns.cn Chinas consumer price index, a main gauge of inflation, rose 1.2% year on year in April, official data showed on Monday.
(2026-05-11). UK sanctions 85 people and entities over 'pro-Kremlin narratives'. scmp.com Eighty-five Russia-linked people and entities have been sanctioned as part of a UK government crackdown on "pro-Kremlin narratives abroad". | The sanctions, imposed on Monday, were designed to target 29 individuals and organisations thought to have helped Russia forcibly deport and militarise Ukrainian children. | More than 20,000 Ukrainian children have been taken to Russia and the territories which it has occupied, according to the UK Foreign Office.
(2026-05-11). Poland's ex-minister facing prosecution at home travels from Hungary to US. scmp.com A former Polish justice minister sought in his homeland for alleged abuse of power says he has travelled from Hungary to the US, prompting prosecutors in Poland to say on Monday that they are investigating whether he was assisted in evading liability. | Zbigniew Ziobro was a key figure in the government led by the nationalist conservative Law and Justice party that ran Poland between 2015 and 2023. That administration established political control over key judicial institutions by stacking higher…
(2026-05-11). China beats Japan for 12th straight men's title at table tennis team worlds. ecns.cn LONDON, May 10 ⚪ China achieved a historic milestone on Sunday by defeating Japan 3-0 in the mens final of the 2026 ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals to claim its 12th consecutive gold.
(2026-05-11). Australia: Health Workers Rank-and-File Committee opposes Labor's attack on disability services. wsws.org The meeting of health and disability workers unanimously passed a resolution opposing the cuts to the National Disability Insurance Scheme and discussed a campaign to mobilise health workers against Labor's brutal austerity agenda.
(2026-05-11). US Steel contests OSHA fines for deadly Clairton Coke Works explosion. wsws.org Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) fined US Steel and its contractor MPW Industrial Services $180,000 for the deaths of Timothy Quinn and Steven Menefee.
(2026-05-11). Peter Tatchell assaulted at Rally Against Antisemitism. thecanary.co 
Veteran human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell was assaulted and forced out by a mob at the Rally Against Antisemitism in Whitehall on Sunday 10 May. He described attendees at the rally wrestling and shoving him and stealing a Free Palestine badge. He also received threats of violence if he attempted to rejoin the rally. And […] | By
(2026-05-11). CONTENT WARNING: Police in Israel arrest and violently beat Palestinian lawyer. thecanary.co 
A Palestinian lawyer, who is an Israeli citizen, has been beaten to a pulp by police in Israel after they invaded his apartment in Be'er Sheva. Saleh Khalil Faisal Na'ama's attack comes amid rampant and escalating Israeli violence and land theft perpetrated on Palestinians under the apartheid occupation. Israel's daily newspaper Haaretz got hold of […] | By
(2026-05-11). UMass Boston academic worker backs Harvard grad student strikers: "I have classmates on food stamps" wsws.org A graduate student worker at UMass in Boston described how Harvard and other major universities rely on exploitation of academic workers.
(2026-05-11). Trump Class Battleships Will Be Nuclear Powered. twz.com 
The U.S. Navy says its The Navy announced its intention to fit a nuclear pr…
(2026-05-11). The ICE Surveillance Firm With Missing Executives And Phantom Clients. levernews.com 
(2026-05-11). Epic nonsense: Trump shelves Project Freedom. onlineopinion.com.au Another Middle East operation, another collision between imperial rhetoric and strategic limits.
(2026-05-11). Victory Day persists as Russian symbol of the defeat of Nazism. mronline.org 
Despite the end of the Soviet era, May 9th remains a cornerstone of global antifascist history.
(2026-05-11). The richer Australians get, the sadder they become, data shows. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-11). What is economic development? mronline.org 
Since capital is globalized under neo-liberalism while labour remains confined to specific countries, a higher rate of accumulation is supposed to require the creation of a more attractive environment for capital compared to other countries; and lower wages constitute one major component of this more attractive environment.
(2026-05-11). Maharashtra 12th HSC Result 2026 Out, Konkan Region Topper. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary & Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) has declared today i.e. Saturday May 02, 2026 12th HSC exam 2026 result and pass percentages based on which the Merit List and Names of Toppers have also been revealed.
(2026-05-11). Suspect in Trump attempted assassination pleads not guilty. geo.tv 
Cole Tomas Allen, a suspect in the White House Correspondents' Association dinner shooting, sits in the courtroom during a hearing after being charged with attempting to assassinate US President Donald Trump, in Washington DC, US, April 30, 2026, in this courtroom sketch. —…
(2026-05-11). Netflix sued in US for 'spying' on children, addictive design. scmp.com Netflix was sued on Monday by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who accused the streaming company of spying on children and other consumers by collecting their data ‚Äåwithout consent and designing its platform to be addictive. | The lawsuit says that for years, Netflix has falsely represented to consumers that it did not collect or share user data, when it actually tracked and sold viewers' habits and preferences to commercial data brokers and advertising technology companies, making billions of…
(2026-05-11). China's 2025 autumn grain purchases reach recent high ahead of summer harvest. ecns.cn China purchased more than 338 million metric tons of autumn grain from the 2025 harvest season by the end of April, marking one of the highest levels in recent years, according to official data released on Sunday.
(2026-05-11). Trump says he will suspend petrol tax amid soaring US fuel prices. aljazeera.com Suspending a federal tax requires an act of Congress, and there may be procedural delays before it can be achieved.
(2026-05-11). Barcelona are Crowned Champions of the Spanish Football League. radiohc.cu Havana, May 10 (RHC) — Barcelona sealed their Spanish League title at the Spotify Camp Nou, with three games to spare, after defeating their arch-rivals Real Madrid 2-0 today. | Barcelona became uncatchable with 91 points—14 more than Real Madrid—and clinched the title thanks to the masterful leadership of Hansi Flick, who secured his second consecutive trophy at the helm of the Catalan club. | A free-kick goal from Marcus Rashford in the ninth minute ignited the stands and sparked celebrations across Catalonia, and the party continued with Ferran Torres' goal in the 18th minute, assisted by Dani…
(2026-05-11). 'Labour's Leader Must Change Not Just Because Keir Starmer Is Unpopular, but Because of What Made Him Unpopular'. bylinetimes.com Labour is in crisis. Those most attached to the party's leadership would say otherwise, and talk about last week's losses as typical midterm blues, but crisis is the word. Labour lost Wales. In England Labour is losing in Northern strongholds such as Sunderland and in London ones like Hackney. It is shedding votes to Reform on the right and even more to the Greens on the left. In the Scottish Parliament, decline continues. | Yet for some time Labour has been having at least partly the wrong conversation. It is a problem not restricted to the internal dynamics of the Labour Party but encompassing the future of…
(2026-05-11). Reform UK councillor who celebrated the rape of two Sikh women resigns after just 4 days. thecanary.co 
On 11 May 2026 newly elected Reform UK councillor Stuart Prior resigned from his post after less than a week in office. Prior gained notoriety after campaign group Hope Not Hate exposed his history of deeply racist social media posts. Voters elected 53 Reformer candidates to Essex County Council, giving the far right majority control. […] | By
(2026-05-11). The Party They Said Would Never Govern: How Reform UK Reshaped British Politics. moderndiplomacy.eu By the time the results boards cleared in the early hours of 8 May 2026, the verdict was impossible to soften. Reform UK had seized over 1,400 council seats across England, taken control of 13 local authorities, and planted its flag in places that had not seen political competition in living memory: Sunderland, Suffolk, Havering, …
(2026-05-11). Tunisia: End Abusive Prosecution of Refugee Aid Workers. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Mustapha Djemali. | © Private | (Beirut) — Five employees of the Tunisian Council for Refugees will stand trial on May 13, 2026, after appealing criminal sentences for their work assisting asylum seekers and refugees, Human Rights Watch said today. The Tunisian authorities should end the abusive prosecution of the employees, compensate them for their unlawful detention, and stop the widespread crackdown on civil society groups. Tunisian authorities shut down the Tunisian Council for Refugees in May 2024, arrested its founder and director, Mustapha Djemali, and program manager…
(2026-05-11). Sunday 6/7: 51st Annual Santa Cruz Pride Parade & Festival. indybay.org Parade starts at 11am at the intersection of Cathcart St. and Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz…
(2026-05-11). 16 in a room, filthy toilet: Indian Haj pilgrims share harrowing conditions in Makkah. ummid.com A number of Haj Pilgrims from India, who reached Makkah al Mukarramah in Saudi Arabia last week, have shared the harrowing conditions they have been forced to live in.
(2026-05-11). Nationals out, One Nation in: A new Liberal Coalition partner rises. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-11). EU agrees sanctions on Israeli West Bank settlers, Hamas leaders. aljazeera.com The long-awaited agreement comes after Hungary's new government dropped the country's veto.
(2026-05-11). Sunday 6/14: SAFAR: A Journey of Recollections. indybay.org Creativity Theater, Children's Creativity Museum, | Yerba Buena Gardens, 221 4th St, San Francisco, CA 94103…
(2026-05-11). Wednesday 5/13: Voting Rights: What Constitutes Free and Fair Elections? (In-Person w/ LWV & MI). indybay.org Mechanics Institute | 57 Post Street | San Francisco, CA 94104…
(2026-05-11). New Caledonian freight vessel begins service to Vanuatu despite diplomatic row. asiapacificreport.nz By Patrick Decloitre, RNZ Pacific correspondent French Pacific desk Despite a trade-related controversy that erupted last week between the governments of Vanuatu and New Caledonia, the French territory's freight vessel MV Karaka began a new service to Port Vila and Luganville. Last week, New Caledonia's territorial government announced it had suspended all trade cooperation with…
(2026-05-11). The Voice of The Global South is Inaudible. moderndiplomacy.eu Friendship treaty in 1950, Tehran Declaration in 2001, and Chahbahar port's construction and development in progress are a timeline of India's relationship with Tehran, yet in Tehran's most grueling times, New Delhi happens to lose its voice. There are a few reasons for the expectation of a voice to be heard from India, one being …
(2026-05-11). Delhi: Blaze in Vivek Vihar building leaves 9 dead. ummid.com At least 9 people have died after fire broke out in a 4-storey residential building in Vivek Vihar area of Delhi's Shahdara Sunday May 03, 2026.
(2026-05-11). Fed Judge Rules DOGE Illegally and "Blatantly" Used DEI Terms to Cut Grants. truthout.org A federal judge ruled last week that millions of dollars in cuts made by the so-called "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE), a quasi-government entity led by billionaire Elon Musk, improperly targeted grants distributed by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) by targeting terminology relating to protected statuses. The NEH cuts by DOGE staffers "blatantly used" race, gender… |
(2026-05-11). China claims 12th straight men's title at table tennis team worlds. ecns.cn China secured a record-extending 12th consecutive men's team title at the World Table Tennis Championships on Sunday with a 3-0 victory over Japan.
(2026-05-11). British flag shaggers caught on camera bullying older man. thecanary.co 
While it's died down a bit, a wave of 'flag mania' struck Great Britain in 2025. The people responsible for it operated under the name 'Raise the Colours', with the group being made up of notorious racists from Britain's far right. One of the infamous shitbags in question is Ryan Bridge, who you can see […] | By
(2026-05-11). Call for Rotuman people to speak language or it could be 'lost forever'. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Luka Forman, RNZ journalist A community leader from a tiny island says preserving her native tongue is more important than ever, as schools on the island itself have stopped teaching it. Rotuma is an island about 650km north of Fiji and is a dependency of Fiji. UNESCO lists Rotuman as definitely endangered and says…
(2026-05-11). Angola: Flood Survivors Living in Precarious Conditions. hrw.org (Johannesburg) — Angolan authorities should carry out an independent and credible investigation into the Cavaco River dike collapse and ensure that internally displaced communities receive immediate, adequate, and transparent assistance, Human Rights Watch said today.Official figures indicate that heavy rainfall and the collapse of the Cavaco River dike on April 12, 2026, triggered devastating floods in Angola's western Benguela province, killing at least 19 people, leaving 31 missing, and affecting more than 8,000 families. At least 3,624 people were rescued, 1,540 homes were destroyed, 3,871 were damaged,…
(2026-05-11). 1 killed, 2 injured in shooting in U.S. Indiana. ecns.cn A teenager was killed and two others were injured late Saturday in a shooting that erupted during a post-prom party at a residence in Pine Township in the U.S. state of Indiana.
(2026-05-11). Al Qadsiah wins but Al Nassr remains on top in SPL standings. ummid.com Al Qadsiah football club Sunday April 03, 2026 defeated Cristiano Ronaldo-led Al-Nassr 3-1 in the 31st round of the ongoing Saudi Pro League season.
(2026-05-11). "We call on all those with influence and responsibility to uphold the protections that civilians, medical personnel, humanitarian workers and communities depend on" icrc.org A joint statement from President of the ICRC Mirjana Spoljaric and the President of the IFRC Kate Forbes…
(2026-05-11). Telangana SSC Result 2026 Announced, Check List of Toppers. ummid.com The Board of Secondary Education (BSE) Telangana has declared today i.e. Wednesday April 29, 2026 the TS SSC (Class 10) 2026 examination result and score card on its official website bse.telangana.gov.in based on which the Merit List and Toppers Names have also been made public.
(2026-05-11). The Cruise Ship Virus Outbreak Reveals Persistent Gaps in Global Health Security After COVID. moderndiplomacy.eu The evacuation of passengers from the Dutch flagged luxury cruise ship MV Hondius following a deadly hantavirus outbreak has once again exposed the vulnerability of international travel systems to infectious disease emergencies. Although health authorities have repeatedly emphasized that the outbreak does not pose risks comparable to the COVID pandemic, the incident has revived global …
(2026-05-11). Barcelona player Lamine Yamal waves Palestinian flag at parade. aljazeera.com Barcelona player Lamine Yamal unfurled a Palestinian flag as the team paraded through the streets of Barcelona.
(2026-05-11). Trump gala shooter pleads not guilty to all charges. scmp.com The ‚Å man accused of attempting to assassinate US President Donald Trump at a White House reporters' gala last month pleaded not guilty ‚Äåto all charges on Monday. | Cole Allen, 31, of California, did not speak in court as his lawyer Tezira Abe entered the plea on his behalf. The charges include attempted assassination of the president, assault on ‚Å a federal officer and firearms offences.
(2026-05-11). Federal Appeals Court Issues Temporary Stay of TX Death Row Prisoner's Execution. truthout.org A federal appeals court has temporarily halted Thursday's scheduled execution of Texas death row inmate Edward Busby, citing concerns over his eligibility for capital punishment because of intellectual disability. The 2-1 decision by the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals is in place "pending further order" of the court. Busby argued that a federal district court improperly denied the… |
(2026-05-11). The AI Mythos: If we can destroy the World, imagine what we can do for your hedge fund. mronline.org 
You ever wonder why people who make AI talk about how AI might destroy humanity—but still keep making AI?>
(2026-05-11). NYT report finds Israel spent over $1mn on Eurovision campaign. newarab.com 
(2026-05-11). 85.25% Pass Andhra Pradesh SSC 2026 Board Exam. ummid.com Andhra Pradesh registered an overall pass percentage of 85.25% in SSC Matric Class 10 board exam 2026 the result of which was announced by the Directorate of Government Examinations in association with Board of Secondary Education Andhra Pradesh (BSEAP) today i.e. Thursday April 30, 2026.
(2026-05-11). Farrer by-election deepens existential crisis of Australia's Liberal Party. wsws.org The plunge of the Liberal vote to just 12 percent, in a seat held by its previous leader, indicates that the traditional conservative party of the ruling elite is on the brink of collapse.
(2026-05-11). Harriet Harman accused of cronyism following 'accidental' tweet fiasco. thecanary.co 
Following Labour's disastrous 2026 local elections, Keir Starmer attempted to once again reboot his government. Farcically, the latest 'refresh' saw him bringing back Gordon Brown (the last Labour politician to lose an election as a sitting PM) and Harriet Harman (the woman whose stint as deputy Labour leader proved so unpopular that it rallied support […] | By
(2026-05-11). Now you see them… now you don't. nationofchange.org Women leaders and Trump 2.0.
(2026-05-11). Maharashtra HSC Result 2026 Date: May 02, Time: 01:00 PM. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary & Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) has officially confirmed the date and time to declare the Maharashrea HSC 12th result 2026.
(2026-05-11). Far Right Reform Party Saw Big Wins in UK Local Elections at Labor Party's Cost. truthout.org This year's local election results from the United Kingdom are in. The far-right, anti-immigrant Reform UK party made substantial gains, while the ruling Labour Party suffered heavy losses, signaling what London-based journalist Daniel Trilling calls a "wider fragmenting of politics" and a generational shift away from the two-party political system. We get an overview of major developments to the… |
(2026-05-11). Could the latest violence in DR Congo undermine truce efforts? aljazeera.com Lesser-known armed groups have carried out a spate of attacks in the country's northeast.
(2026-05-11). 2026 Leidesdorff Plaza – Diamond Jubilee, "Gum Saan" from Chinatown SF to Chinatown Folsom. indybay.org Leidesdorff Street Downtown San Francisco to Leidesdorff Street City of Folsom was the destination of "gold seekers" to "Gum Saan" or Gold Mountain, for thousands of early Chinese Gold Miners.
(2026-05-11). China claims its 7th straight women's title at table tennis team worlds. ecns.cn China claimed its seventh straight women's title at the ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals, rallying past Japan in a five-match thriller on Sunday.
(2026-05-11). Paratroopers jump onto Britain's most remote inhabited island for hantavirus mission. scmp.com British paratroopers landed on a "golf course covered in rocks" to supply medical personnel and oxygen to Britain's most remote overseas territory as it deals with a suspected hantavirus case, an army commander said on Sunday. | The UK Health Security Agency confirmed on Friday that a British national had disembarked from the cruise ship MV Hondius to the South Atlantic island of Tristan da Cunha, where they live, with a suspected case of hantavirus.
(2026-05-11). Agni-5 MIRV, hypersonic missile tech: Shishir Gupta explains details of India's game-changing leap. hindustantimes.com India test‚Äëfired a new Agni‚ÄëV with MIRV warheads and followed it within 24 hours with a successful hypersonic scramjet test, in what HT's Executive Editor Shishir Gupta calls a game‚Äëchanging boost to India's nuclear deterrent. The upgrades aim to beat missile defences, outclass Pakistan's China‚Äëbacked Ababeel and send a sharp message on Operation Sindoor's anniversary.
(2026-05-11). The Times article hallucinates Ireland as antisemitic hellhole. thecanary.co 
The Times has continued its decline as a place with zero editorial standards by printing evidence-free anti-Irish shite that ought to have been thrown in the bin with a giant red 'Citations Needed' stamped across its face. The piece by Jon Ihle claims that the country is unique among European nations in its hostility towards Jewish […] | By
(2026-05-11). EU hits Israel settlers with new sanctions over W. Bank violence. newarab.com 
The EU foreign ministers backed the sanctions package, which targets seven individuals and organi…
(2026-05-11). Loss of 1b barrels due to Iran war will slow oil market recovery, Aramco CEO warns. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- The global oil market faces a prolonged recovery following the loss of approximately one billion barrels of crude over the past two months, the CEO of Saudi Aramco has warned. Even if key shipping routes are reopened, energy markets will take time to stabilize, according to a Reuters report published on Sunday.
(2026-05-11). US issues alert to banks on IRGC efforts to evade sanctions. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, May 11 (Reuters) – The United States on Monday issued an alert to financial institutions warning of efforts by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' to evade U.S. sanctions, as concerns mount of a resumption of hostilities in the conflict with Iran.The U.S. Treasury Department's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) said it issued the alert to assist financial institutions in identifying those funding and facilitating procurement networks supporting the IRGC.
(2026-05-11). The number of MPs calling for Starmer to go is exploding. thecanary.co 
Labour politicians have been calling for Keir Starmer to step down since the party's disastrous local election results. Starmer hoped to turn the tide with yet another refresh followed by yet another speech, but the revolt is only growing: üö® IN FULL: The list of 51 Labour MPs currently calling for Keir Starmer to resign […] | By
(2026-05-11). The Board of Deputies just smeared Polanski to suck up to Farage. thecanary.co 
On 10 May, a 'Rally Against Antisemitism' took place in London. While it's good to oppose racism, people have questioned the organisers' motives. As Green Party deputy Rachel Millward commented: I will never attend a march fighting antisemitism, where Zack Polanski isn't invited but 'Gas the Jews' Nigel Farage is. And well done to the […] | By
(2026-05-11). New Green Party deputy mayor wants to ban landlords from profiting. thecanary.co 
The Green Party outperformed its best ever results in the 2026 local elections. As a result, there are many more Green councillors now, and with that comes interesting new ideas you won't hear from status quo politicians: Based. t.co/RvrJljCufx — Curtis Daly (@CurtisDaly_) May 10, 2026 Oh, and when we say the Greens outperformed their […] | By
(2026-05-11). The Sociology of Disobedience: Rejecting Revered Elders for Algorithmic Aldermen. ummid.com We simply cannot afford to replace our revered elders with AI-driven chatbots.
(2026-05-11). Sri Lanka: 12 men sentenced to death over killing of MP prepare to appeal. wsws.org The Socialist Equality Party categorically opposes these convictions and the death penalties, the aim of which is to intimidate the masses of workers and oppressed people who took part in the 2022 uprising.
(2026-05-11). South Africa plans presidential impeachment probe over 'Farmgate' scandal. aljazeera.com The country's parliament says its speaker will begin the process of setting up the impeachment committee.
(2026-05-11). After Greeley betrayal, UFCW blocks new strike action by Denver, Colorado meatpacking workers. wsws.org Less than three weeks after United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 7 called off the powerful strike of meatpacking workers at the JBS meat processing plant in Greeley, Colorado, meatpacking workers at the JBS beef and pork plant in nearby Denver voted April 27 to authorize strike action.
(2026-05-11). The Children who learn War before they learn the World. juancole.com By Noorudeen Veetykadan | ( The scale of destruction was immense. But what lingered were the faces of children — some gone, others injured, many too young to understand why their world had collapsed overnight. News reports spoke in numbers — casualties, sta…
(2026-05-11). China deepens footprint at AI conference despite NeurIPS dispute, US tensions. scmp.com Chinese technology companies and researchers turned out in force at a leading global artificial intelligence conference, despite mounting questions over whether they might avoid the event as a consequence of tense relations between Beijing and Washington. | Papers with contributors from mainland China and Hong Kong accounted for over 51 per cent of accepted submissions, compared with just under 32 per cent from the United States, according to statistics compiled from the listed affiliations for…
(2026-05-11). Is Trumpland only for Men? juancole.com (
(2026-05-11). A Sad and Beautiful World: "When things get better, we'll come back to Beirut" wsws.org Beirut has been subjected to repeated, brutal Israeli bombing raids throughout the current conflict.
(2026-05-11). Modern Money changes everything. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-11). Saturday 6/13: San Francisco Dragon Boat Festival Opening Celebration. indybay.org 830 Sacramento Street San Francisco, CA 94108…
(2026-05-11). Americans think Trump has explained Iran war goals, Reuters/Ipsos poll shows. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, May 11 (Reuters) – Two out of three Americans think President Donald Trump has not clearly explained why the country has gone to war with Iran, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll completed on Monday that also showed his approval rating ticking up from the lowest level of his term.The four-day poll revealed deep concerns about surging gasoline prices, and also suggested many voters are casting blame for their troubles on Trump's Republican allies who will be defending their congressional majorities in the November midterm elections.
(2026-05-11). Southern California mayor will plead guilty to acting as agent for Chinese government. scmp.com A Southern California mayor has agreed to plead guilty to acting as an illegal agent for the Chinese government, and has resigned from her city position, officials said on Monday. | Eileen Wang, the mayor of Arcadia, was charged in April with one count of acting in the United States as an illegal agent of a foreign government. She was accused of doing the bidding of Chinese officials, such as sharing articles favourable to Beijing, without prior notification to the US government as required by…
(2026-05-11). UN experts explore pathways to overcome Africa's challenges amid global uncertainties. ecns.cn ADDIS ABABA, May 10 ⚪ United Nationsexperts and officials have called for new policy approaches that place social inclusion, resilience and regional integration at the heart of Africas development strategies to overcome inequalities.
(2026-05-11). Fascism's Building Blocks: A US Infrastructure Decades in the Making. publicbooks.org "Immigration constitutes a leading edge of fascism today, because it has become such a sharply honed weapon for dividing 'us' and 'them.'"
(2026-05-11). Establishment media are STILL trying to have a go at Zack Polanski. thecanary.co 
The establishment's terror of the Greens has not diminished after the party's powerful performance in last week's 2026 local elections. Those elections saw the Greens more than quadruple their seats to 587, win more mayoral elections than any other party and win control of their first five councils ever. The party also gained hugely in […] | By
(2026-05-11). China launches Tianzhou-10 cargo craft to send space station supplies. ecns.cn China launched the cargo craft Tianzhou-10 from the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site on Monday morning to deliver supplies for its orbiting Tiangong space station, according to the China Manned Space Agency.
(2026-05-11). Modi govt accused of blocking viral satire reel under IT Act. geo.tv 
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the media at the Presidential Palace in New Delhi, India, June 7, 2024. — ReutersIndian YouTuber Dhruv Rathee has urged supporters to widely share a viral satirical reel blocked in India, accusing the Modi government of misusing the IT…
(2026-05-11). Talk World Radio: Scott Langley on Abolishing the Death Penalty. warisacrime.org 
AUDIO: Talk World Radio is recorded on Zoom. Here is this week's video and all the videos on Youtube. VIDEO: This week on Talk World Radio, we're talking about ending the death penalty with Scott Langley, co-founder of Death Penalty Action. See: deathpenaltyaction.org abolition.org forwhomthebelltolls.org Total run time: 29: 00 Host: David Swanson. Producer: David Swanson. …
(2026-05-11). Israeli settlers force Palestinian family to rebury dead father. newarab.com 
Palestinian Mohammad Al-Asaasa never imagined that the first hours of grief following his elderly father's death, Haj Hussein Mohammad Hussein Al-Asaasa (Abu Ezzat), from the village of Al-Asaasa, south of Jenin in the northern occupied West Bank, would turn into a nightmare. | Mohammad was forced to exhume his father's body from its At noon on Friday, 8 May, the…
(2026-05-11). Trump Suggests He'll "PACK THE COURT" in Rant Against Justices He Appointed. truthout.org In a lengthy Truth Social post on Sunday evening, President Donald Trump lambasted two Supreme Court justices he had personally appointed to the bench for not being "loyal" enough to him. Trump berated Justices Neil Gorsuch and Amy Coney Barrett, deriding their roles in a majority ruling earlier this year that overturned his massive global tariffs. He also denounced them for appearing… |
(2026-05-11). Major confrontation looming against Hochul and Mamdani: New York transit and LIRR workers should build rank-and-file committees to prepare a united strike! wsws.org The Metropolitan Transportation Authority ( MTA), like mass transit agencies all over the country, is determined to make the workers pay for a fiscal crisis that they did not create.
(2026-05-11). Netanyahu Stresses The Need For More Propaganda As Israel's Hasbara Budget Soars. caitlinjohnstone.com.au In a fawning softball Major Garrett (which apparently is a real name belonging to a real guy who works for 60 Minu…
(2026-05-11). Saturday 6/20: San Francisco Dragon Boat Festival Friendship Races. indybay.org Lake Merced, 1 Harding Road San Francisco, CA 94132…
(2026-05-11). 2026 Kerala Election Results Live. ummid.com Kerala Election 2026 Results: Counting of votes began in Kerala at various centers across the state today i.e. Monday May 04, 2026 at 08: 00 am amid heavy security.
(2026-05-11). China's zero-tariff policy creates opportunities for Nigerian exporters, says official. ecns.cn ABUJA, May 10 ⚪ Chinas implementation of a zero-tariff policy for 53 African countries is beneficial for Nigerian exporters and helps strengthen bilateral trade between the two nations, a Nigerian official said on Sunday.
(2026-05-11). Sudan drone strikes killed at least 880 civilians between January and April: UN. newarab.com 
At least 880 civilians were killed in drone strikes in Drone attacks by both Sudan's army and paramilitary group The United Nations rights office said t…
(2026-05-11). How a Personal Loan Can Help Fund Your Career Development. moguldom.com In today's fast-paced job market, career development has become an essential aspect of personal and professional growth. Whether you're looking to enhance your skills, earn a degree, attend a conference, or gain certification, investing in your career can lead to better job opportunities and higher earning potential. However, these opportunities often come with high financial …
(2026-05-11). Thursday 5/14: What Is Democratic Modernity? indybay.org SubRosa Community Space, 703 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz…
(2026-05-11). The Town That Wouldn't Die: A View from the Streets of Bint Jbeil. thecanary.co 
If you want to understand the soul of Bint Jbeil, you don't look at a map. Instead, you look at the Israeli artillery left in our town square — a sign of liberation from the occupation after the year 2000. Our town centre was a graveyard of Israeli hubris. We kept the rusted skeletons of […] | By
(2026-05-11). West launches 'Burnham-friendly' bid to oust Starmer. thecanary.co 
Labour MP Catherine West is still urging Keir Starmer to set a timetable for resignation. Shortly after the May 2026 local elections, West made it clear that she would challenge Starmer, even if nobody else would. Starmer: too little, too late On the first Monday after the elections, Starmer made a speech clearly intended to […] | By
(2026-05-11). After year away, France returns ambassador to Algeria: What to know. al-monitor.com France and Algeria have made efforts to improve ties recently, with the strain resulting from disagreements over Western Sahara and their shared colonial past.
(2026-05-11). Israel votes on controversial public trial bill for Palestinians. newarab.com 
7 October 2023 attack could violate international law and turn court proceedings into "show trials". | The legislation, titled the "Prosecution of Participants in the October 7 Massacre Events Bill", is set for its second and third readings in Israel's The bill is sponsored by MK Simcha Rothman of the far-right Religious Zionist Party and opposition lawmaker Yulia Malinovsky of
(2026-05-11). Are Trump's nuclear plans illegal? commondreams.org The so-called "Rubber-Stamp Rule", an effort by the Trump administration to "Make America Nuclear Again", violates key components of the Atomic Energy Act (AEA) and Energy Reorganization Act, according
(2026-05-11). Health care under fire: Ten years after Resolution 2286. icrc.org Scared, but doing it anyway – health care workers on saving lives when their own are at risk…
(2026-05-11). We Are Being Driven To Our Doom By Mindless Machines Of Our Own Making. caitlinjohnstone.com.au It's not impossible to solve our world's problems, it only looks that way because we've created systems which cause human behavior to be driven by mindless mechanisms of our own making rather than by human interest. | We allow the blind pursuit of profit to govern the way the human species behaves on our planet. Corporations which are legally compelled to do whatever maximizes shareholder value are exerting more and more control over the state and its people. And now we've got AI being prepped to do whatever it…
(2026-05-11). South Sudan: The country's humanitarian needs continue to rise. icrc.org Joint SSRC-IFRC-ICRC News Release…
(2026-05-11). Where Are The Carriers As Of May 11, 2026: 20 Warships Enforce Iran Blockade. twz.com 
Meanwhile, USS Nimitz has made a stop in Rio as part of its circumnavigation of South America and repositioning cruise to Norfolk.
(2026-05-11). China-Europe Railway Express hits 130,000 trip milestone, carrying goods worth over $520 billion. ecns.cn The China-Europe Railway Express completed its 130,000th trip last Saturday, with the total value of goods shipped exceeding $520 billion, according to the China State Railway Group.
(2026-05-11). More passengers from hantavirus-hit cruise ship test positive. scmp.com A French woman and an American national evacuated from the cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak have tested positive, officials said on Monday, as the complex operation to repatriate those on board continued. | The French woman, one of five passengers from France flown back from the MV Hondius and placed in isolation in Paris, started to feel unwell on Sunday night, and "tests came back positive", said Health Minister Stephanie Rist.
(2026-05-11). Sunday 5/10: Direct Action Workshop. indybay.org 3124 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley…
(2026-05-11). Far Right Pastor Says Trump "Has a Better Understanding" of Bible Than Pope Leo. truthout.org This past weekend, a prominent pro-Trump megachurch pastor said he believes the president has a better understanding of the Bible than Pope Leo XIV. In comments to Fox News, Pastor Robert Jeffress, who heads the First Baptist Church in Dallas, Texas, reacted to news of a meeting between Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Leo, which happened earlier this month after weeks of Trump attacking… |
(2026-05-11). Tomgram: Karen Greenberg, Trumpland Is a Man's World. warisacrime.org This article originally appeared at TomDispatch.com. To receive TomDispatch in your inbox three times a week, click here. If you want a photo that perfectly catches this moment in what TomDispatch regular Karen Greenberg now calls Trumpland, try this one. It shows a championship women's tennis team from the University of Georgia on a recent visit …
(2026-05-11). NYPIRG's Horner on Late State Budget. mediasanctuary.org New York's budget is now six weeks late, though Governor Hochul claims the numeruos policy issues she has inserted into the budget are now largely agreed to. Blair Horner of NYPIRG talks with Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine about how the budget undercuts the concept of democracy, particularly in how the climate issue has been handled.
(2026-05-11). Interfaith Pilgrimage From Oakland City Hall to Airport to Protest Israeli Crimes. indybay.org FedEx goes into hidihg…
(2026-05-11). México, Oaxaca: Gustavo Esteva "Tejiendo Alternativas" indybay.org México, Oaxaca 2019: "Tejiendo Alternativas" — Entrevista a Gustavo Esteva…
(2026-05-11). EU sanctions violent Israeli settlers after months of deadlock. aljazeera.com The assets of violent Israeli settlers and settler organisations are being targeted in a new EU sanctions package.
(2026-05-11). US police officers sue Damon and Affleck, claiming Netflix thriller The Rip is 'too real'. scmp.com Two South Florida police officers claim Ben Affleck and Matt Damon's recent action thriller The Rip used too many real-life details in its fictionalised narrative, causing harm to the officers' personal and professional reputations, according to a defamation lawsuit. | Jason Smith and Jonathan Santana, sergeants in the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office, filed the lawsuit in Miami federal court earlier this month against Artists Equity, a film-production company owned by Affleck and Damon.
(2026-05-11). 'Utter Injustice': Outrage as Modi Govt Hikes Hajj 2026 Airfare. ummid.com The Narendra Modi government is facing outrage after the Ministry hiked airfare of the pilgrims going to Makkah for Hajj 2026 by 10,000 rupees.
(2026-05-11). Saturday 6/6: Strike Debt Bay Area Book Group: Here Comes the Sun, by Bill McKibben. indybay.org Email strike.debt.bay.area@gmail.com a few days beforehand for the online invite. All are welcome!
(2026-05-11). Frustrated Trump learns he have the cards on Iran. al-monitor.com One of President Donald Trump's favorite metaphors is that he's got the cards ⚪ that through the might of the United States and his own acumen he can overpower any adversary.On Iran, the former casino owner is learning that he, in fact, doesn't have such a strong hand after all.
(2026-05-11). Israel's Knesset backs 'show trial' bill to try 7 Oct defendants. newarab.com
(2026-05-11). UN Official Would Reject US Funds with Discriminatory Conditions. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Tom Fletcher, UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, during a press conference in Geneva, August 22, 2025. | © 2025 Salvatore Di Nolfi/Keystone via AP Photo…
(2026-05-11). Russia, Ukraine accuse each other of violating 3-day ceasefire. ecns.cn MOSCOW/KIEV, May 10 ⚪ Russia and Ukraine on Sunday accused each other of violating a declared three-day ceasefire.
(2026-05-11). 2026 West Bengal Elections End With Poll PC Highest Since Independence. ummid.com Polling for the second phase of 2026 Assembly Elections in West Bengal Wednesday April 29, 2026 ended amid heavy deployment of security personnel, including NIA sleuths.
(2026-05-11). ICE Black Sites and Press Freedom Decline. projectcensored.org First up, Eleanor Goldfield sits down with investigative reporter Logan M. Davis to talk about his exclusive reporting on ICE hold rooms, these unofficial black sites that serve as torturous liminal spaces in the larger network of kidnappings, forced disappearances, and deportations. Logan explains how these bus stops with cell doors are acquired, used, and hidden from public view, that the cruelty and terror are the point, and how folks can organize in their local communities to stop them.
(2026-05-11). Celtic 3-1 Rangers: Maeda's overhead kick keeps title race alive. thecanary.co 
Celtic overturned an early deficit to beat Rangers 3-1 at Celtic Park, with Daizen Maeda producing a moment of real quality — an overhead kick that sealed the win and kept Celtic within a point of the Premiership leaders. The result hands momentum back to the Hoops with two games to go. Celtic vs Rangers: […] | By
(2026-05-11). MAGA scores remap wins in Virginia, Tennessee, Florida. peoplesworld.org 
RICHMOND, Va. and NASHVILLE, Tenn.—If what the courts did to thwart the will of the people in Virginia last week holds up, Republicans could end up controlling the House in November despite large voter swings toward the Democrats. Republican President Donald Trump and his white supremacist MAGA movement scored major wins on consecutive days in …
(2026-05-11). On intervention and imperialism. mronline.org 
Why Imperialism Is the Greatest Threat to Humanity.
(2026-05-11). Investigation Reveals ICE Surveillance of School Cameras. projectcensored.org In February 2026, Mark Keierleber reported in a joint investigation by The 74, a non-profit education news organization, and The Guardian, that police are using school security cameras to assist President Donald Trump as well as Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on immigration enforcement raids. As Rachel Dobkin reported for…
(2026-05-11). Democracy Now! 2026-05-11 Monday. democracynow.org Headlines for May 11, 2026; Far-Right Anti-Immigrant Party Surges in U.K. Elections; Calls Grow for Labour PM Starmer to Resign; Meet Guido Reichstadter, the Marine Veteran Who Scaled D.C. Bridge to Protest Iran War & AI; Canceled over Palestine: Biotech CEO Rami Elghandour on Rutgers Disinviting Him as Graduation Speaker | Headlines for May 11, 2026; Far-Right Anti-Immigrant Party Surges in U.K. Elections; Calls Grow for Labour PM Starmer to Resign; Meet Guido Reichstadter, the Marine Veteran Who Scaled D.C. Bridge to Protest Iran War & AI; Canceled over Palestine: Biotech CEO Rami Elghandour on Rutgers Disinvitin…
(2026-05-11). 2026 West Bengal Election Results Live. ummid.com West Bengal Election 2026 Results: Counting of votes began in West Bengal at 77 centers across the state today i.e. Monday May 04, 2026 at 08: 00 am amid heavy security.
(2026-05-11). Protection of health care in armed conflict: UN Security Council Resolution 2286 10 years on. icrc.org Briefing by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer to the United Nations, at the UN Security Council Arria-formula Meeting: "A Decade of Resolution 2286: Protecting Medical Care in Conflict Amid Evolving Threats".
(2026-05-11). Statement by the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. icrc.org Delivered by Dr. Yaseen Ahmed Abbas, President of the Iraqi Red Crescent…
(2026-05-11). Nation OKs real-world 6G trials. ecns.cn China has taken a key step toward shaping the global future of telecommunications, as the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology officially approved the trial spectrum in the 6GHz band for 6G technology development.
(2026-05-11). Andy Burnham is not the answer. thecanary.co 
With Keir Starmer in meltdown mode, Andy Burnham is being presented as Labour's saviour. Last time he stood for leader, in 2015, Burnham promised that his first trip overseas would be to the Israeli settler-state. This would be his third attempt at securing the top job at Labour, but does Burnham really represent a change […] | By
(2026-05-11). Ballast water from damaged tanker responsible for oil spill in Kharg: DOE. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The Department of Environment (DOE) has confirmed that the oil slick observed near the Persian Gulf island of Kharg was due to the discharge of contaminated ballast water from a damaged tanker.
(2026-05-11). Pollsters struggling to comply with Colombia's stricter regulations. colombiareports.com The polling firms hired by Colombia's corporate media ahead of the elections are struggling to comply with stricter polling regulations that took force last year. A commission of experts that monitors compliance with the law, reportedly recommended the National Electoral Council (CNE) to suspend the license of the AtlasIntel, which has been conducting polls for …
(2026-05-11). Ronaldo, King take Al-Nassr closer to SPL 2025-26 title. ummid.com Cristiano Ronaldo's leadership as well as football skills were on full display again on Wednesday April 29, 2026 as Al-Nassr defeated Al-Ahli Saudi FC in the 30th round of the Saudi Pro League 2025-26.
(2026-05-11). Iran calls for Iraq to help address environmental challenges. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The head of the Department of Environment (DOE), Shina Ansari, has called for Iraqi President, Nizar Amedi, to benefit from his previous experience and expertise to help tackle the environmental challenges of the two neighboring countries.
(2026-05-11). What local elections reveal about the future of UK politics. newarab.com 
The UK's local elections in May have offered a telling window into where Arguably, they signal one of the most profound challenges to…
(2026-05-11). Hong Kong right to move to extend long arm of the law to claw machines. scmp.com You can't buy happiness, they say. But we "buy" dopamine fixes all the time. Just whip out the smartphone and we easily go down that rabbit hole of endless doom scrolling, falling into the addictive trap of instant gratification, chasing likes, shares, comments and followers as rewards. | Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that plays a key role in our experience of pleasure, focus, reward and motivation. It propels us to put in effort, devote time and feel good about our achievements.
(2026-05-11). China launches cargo craft Tianzhou-10 to send supplies for space station. ecns.cn China launched the cargo craft Tianzhou-10 from the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site on Monday morning to deliver supplies for its orbiting Tiangong space station, according to the China Manned Space Agency. | The Long March-7 rocket, carrying Tianzhou-10, blasted off at 8: 14 a.m. (Beijing Time) from Wenchang, south China's Hainan Province, the agency said.
(2026-05-11). Man suspected of plotting violent attack had sought to target Louvre, officials say. al-monitor.com PARIS, May 11 (Reuters) – A 27-year-old man suspected of plotting a violent attack and of planning to join Islamic State in Syria or Mozambique had sought to target a Parisian museum and the Jewish community, though no specific target was identified, a source close to the investigation said on Monday.French newspaper Le Monde reported that the man, who was arrested on Thursday, had attempted to target the Louvre and the Jewish community in Paris' 16th arrondissement.
(2026-05-11). Apple Worker Ashley Gjovik and the Struggle for Heath & Safety, Labor & the Environment. indybay.org Apple health and safety whistleblower and environmentalist Ashley Gjovik spoke in San Jose about her struggle at Apple to protect her health and safety and fellow workers and the retaliation and corruption of government agencies. She also discussed the ongoing environmental dangers by Apple and other sites in the South Bay.
(2026-05-11). Children of Missouri Death Row Inmates Share Stories of Loss, Stigma, and Resilience. projectcensored.org In an October 2025 article published by The Marshall Project, Katie Moore dove into the often-overlooked emotional and social toll of the death penalty through the eyes of the children whose fathers were executed in the state of Missouri. The report details the experiences of Summer Shockley, Marcellus "Sadir" Williams…
(2026-05-11). Thursday 5/14: Art-in for Real Art & Human Artists, not Ai! Tues & Thurs thruout Musk v Altman Trial. indybay.org 1301 Clay St, Oakland. Outside, in front of south wing entrance. Ron Dellums Federal Court Bldg. Look for the news cameras. That's where we'll be. Media is there because ElonMusk is suing Sam Altman. We protest the broligarchy Nerd Reich!
(2026-05-11). After Being Forced Out by Trump, Black Federal Officials Are Taking Him to Court. capitalbnews.org 
In 1995, Alvin Brown's grandparents became two of the 40,000 people who die in car crashes each year. They were going to a funeral service when their van crashed along Interstate 95 South near Manning, South Carolina. After their vehicle hydroplaned, a design flaw caused its doors to open, and they were ejected from the …
(2026-05-11). Canada labels Sikh extremism a threat while accusing India of meddling. scmp.com A report from Canada's spy agency that identifies Khalistani extremism as a national security threat may accelerate a diplomatic reset with India, even as analysts say allegations of interference by New Delhi continue to cloud the relationship. | Delhi has long complained that a small number of Sikh separatist extremists have used Canadian soil to organise, raise funds and support violence connected to the push for "Khalistan", a proposed independent Sikh state in India's Punjab.
(2026-05-11). No evidence of Hantavirus in Iran: health ministry. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – The deputy health minister has said no case of Hantavirus has been reported in Iran so far, and the risk of its epidemic is very low.
(2026-05-11). New Zealand government ramps up anti-immigrant measures. wsws.org A proposed "citizenship test" seeks to portray migrants as a threat to New Zealand "values," while other legislation will significantly expand the ability of the state to deport people.
(2026-05-11). New expert opinion deepens debacle for prosecution of Bogdan Syrotiuk. wsws.org In the case against 26-year-old Ukrainian Trotskyist Bogdan Syrotiuk, a third linguistic expert opinion requested by the court further undermines the case of the prosecution, based on charges of "state treason under martial law".
(2026-05-11). MQ-9 Reaper Fires Laser-Guided Rockets In Tests. twz.com 
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(2026-05-11). Modi to begin five-nation tour, including UAE, amid Middle East crisis. al-monitor.com May 11 (Reuters) – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a five-nation tour taking in the United Arab Emirates and Europe from May 15-20, India's foreign ministry said in a statement on Monday, as the Middle East crisis drives up global oil prices and strains India's foreign currency reserves.Modi is to visit the UAE on May 15 and subsequently travel to the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway and Italy, the statement said.
(2026-05-11). We must not underestimate the threat of Reform, even at local authority level. thecanary.co 
The May 2026 local elections in England saw sweeping gains for the far-right Reform UK. Whilst it could be tempting to dismiss these results for being limited to the council level, the will nevertheless have a massive effect on vulnerable groups in our society. That applies both in terms of Reform's power and the politics […] | By
(2026-05-11). Iran-Turkey trade should reach $30b: ICCIMA head. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- The head of the Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines, and Agriculture (ICCIMA), referring to the close ties between Iran and Turkey and the significant opportunities for trade and industrial cooperation between the two countries, said: Trade between Iran and Turkey should reach 30 billion dollars.
(2026-05-11). OFSS Bihar 1st Merit List 2026: When and Where to Check. ummid.com The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) is releasing, the OFSS Inter First Merit List 2026, also called as OFSS 1st Selection List 2026, of the students who have registered for admission in Class 11 (Intermediate) through Online Facilitation System for Students website www.ofssbihar.info.
(2026-05-11). Arrest warrant reissued for Bolivia ex-president after court no-show. scmp.com A Bolivian court on Monday reissued a warrant for the arrest of former president Evo Morales on charges of trafficking a minor after he failed to show up for the start of his trial. | Bolivia's first Indigenous president is accused of fathering a child with a 15-year-old girl while in office. | The parents of the teen are accused of consenting to the relationship in exchange for favours from Morales. | The former socialist leader, who governed from 2006 to 2019, rejects the accusations.
(2026-05-11). Trump says Iran's response to U.S. plan 'totally unacceptable'. ecns.cn Urgent: Trump says Irans response to U."Trump wrote on his Truth Social.
(2026-05-11). China beats Japan to win 12th straight world table tennis men's team title. ecns.cn China defeated Japan 3-0 on Sunday to win its 12th consecutive men's team title at the 2026 World Table Tennis Team Championships in London.
(2026-05-11). New Orleans wants to fix its Mardi Gras mess. So why is the trash pile still growing? grist.org 
When cleaning crews dug deep into New Orleans' clogged drains in 2018, they pulled up leaves, mud — and 46 tons of Mardi Gras beads. | The sheer magnitude of waste accumulated over decades of Carnivals — and its impact on the flood-prone city's drainage system — shocked many residents and city officials. | "Once you hear a number like that, there's no going back," then-Public Works director Dani Galloway But nearly…
(2026-05-11). Arsenal smash and grab against Hammers as VAR dominates. thecanary.co 
Arsenal left the London Stadium with a 1-0 win, after a real dog fight of a match. A smash and grab if you like, but also a controversial decision that will dominate the week. Leandro Trossard's 83rd-minute finish proved decisive, but the real drama arrived in stoppage time when Callum Wilson's late leveller was ruled […] | By
(2026-05-11). From local election loss to Mandelson fiasco, Starmer must go. newarab.com 
While the Most recently, he was forced to give a statement to Parliament where he denied knowing that Mandelson had failed security vetting, and seemed genuinely flustered when MPs reacted to his statement, "I know many members across…
(2026-05-11). Israel's election may end the Netanyahu era but not the 'forever wars'. scmp.com Israel's next election campaign is well under way, with political defections, fractious coalition-building and naked appeals to ethnic exclusion marking its opening salvoes as a crowded field of challengers queues up to try Benjamin Netanyahu for the security catastrophe of October 7, 2023 and the wars that followed. | The vote, constitutionally set for this October, is shaping up as a referendum on the prime minister's central claim to power: that only he can keep Israel safe.
(2026-05-11). Ascendant Technologies Review: Why So Many New Jersey Businesses Stick With This MSP Long-Term. moguldom.com Managed IT services are one of those things that can be difficult to evaluate form the outside. Almost every provider promises to offer you fast support, cybersecurity expertise, proactive monitoring and a level of reliability you can take to the bank. So, it is fair to say that, on paper at least, a lot of …
(2026-05-11). Defend DACA Nurses! Kaiser CNA-NNU Rally In San Francisco To Protest Attack On Nurse. indybay.org Kaiser is attacking a CNA NNU Kaiser nurse by refusing to provide administrative leave for her paper to come through from the government. Unlike UC nurses Kaiser is moving to terminate her.
(2026-05-11). Detroit's Michigan Science Center Workers win union victory under UAW. peoplesworld.org 
DETROIT, Mich.—Museum cultural workers achieved a victory on May 8 as Guest Relations and Education workers at Detroit's own Michigan Science Center voted overwhelmingly to unionize under the UAW. The victory follows a two-year campaign for the right to collective bargaining and includes demands for better access to sick leave, health insurance, livable wages, and …
(2026-05-11). Paterson, Camden and other New Jersey school districts lay off over 1,000 teachers and support staff. wsws.org As in the rest of the United States, New Jersey is experiencing a wave of layoffs of educators and school workers because of budget shortfalls.
(2026-05-11). Under-threat UK PM Starmer vows to prove 'doubters' wrong. newarab.com 
(2026-05-11). Jim Crow?: Republicans capitalize on Supreme Court weakening Voting Rights Act. peoplesworld.org 
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(2026-05-11). Libya-linked vessels fire on migrant rescue ship. newarab.com 
Armed vessels linked to the
(2026-05-11). Public Largely Unaware of Third-Party External Review Process for Denied Healthcare Claims. projectcensored.org Warning: this story contains language about self-harm. Independent news outlet ProPublica published a report on October 7, 2025, exposing millions of Americans who were unaware that they could challenge their health insurance claim denials through external review. The report reveals how this system can be used to Americans' advantage by…
(2026-05-11). Meet Joseph Vijay: The Fathima Alumnus Who Stormed Into TN Politics. ummid.com The Fathima School alumnus, Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar, or simply Vijay, is the latest Filmstar who has stormed into the Tamil Nadu Politics.
(2026-05-11). UK's Starmer under renewed pressure to quit as lawmaker revolt grows. scmp.com Keir Starmer ‚Å came under renewed pressure on Monday when four ministerial aides stepped down and more than 70 Labour lawmakers publicly called for the British prime minister's resignation after his appeal for another chance seemingly fell on deaf ears. | At an address to the party faithful in London, Starmer had made an impassioned plea to both his party and voters to stick with him and avoid a leadership contest he said would only bring chaos, but his speech appeared to do little to stem the…
(2026-05-11). Disabled campaigners lift lid on new DWP benefits scandal. thecanary.co 
Despite the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) constantly spewing hatred about Universal Credit claimants stealing taxpayer money, disabled campaigners are reporting that some are being overpaid payments. Disability News Service (DNS) reported that disabled researcher and campaigner Caroline Richardson was contacted by multiple claimants who'd been overpaid. DWP absolutely useless, again Campaigners identified that over payments […] | By
(2026-05-11). Trump and his family are enriching themselves. mronline.org 
I do not know if the numbers on the Forbes char are correct but it is quite obvious that Trump and his family are using their positions to enrich themselves.
(2026-05-11). Reform councillor who wants benefit claimants 'put down' joins the Senedd. thecanary.co 
Reform UK councillor Francesca O'Brien posted that she's completed her Senedd member induction. The fact that she's taken her seat as a Reform politician shows her party really doesn't care what its candidates say about people. Reform UK's new MS, the same Francesca O'Brien who defected to Reform UK from the Conservatives saying it was […] | By
(2026-05-11). Anti-Drone "Cope Cage" Appears On Russian Patrol Boat. twz.com 
(2026-05-11). How workers can fight the wave of AI layoffs. wsws.org A progressive response to this offensive is possible only through a frontal assault by the working class on the unchallenged "right" of capitalist property itself.
(2026-05-11). Starmer's "survival speech" only postpones his downfall amid Labour's collapse. wsws.org These events vindicate the struggle of the Socialist Equality Party, which opposed the election of this rotten party and the pseudo-left tendencies who backed Starmer as the "lesser of two evils".
(2026-05-11). 3,000-year-old Sanxingdui artifact confirmed as meteoritic iron. ecns.cn Chinese researchers have confirmed that iron fragments unearthed at the Sanxingdui Ruins in southwest China were made of pure meteoritic iron, providing new evidence for the study of early iron use in ancient China.
(2026-05-11). China, U.S. to hold economic, trade consultations in ROK on May 12-13. ecns.cn The two sides will be guided by the important consensus reached between the two heads of state at their meeting in Busan and during previous calls, and will hold consultations on economic and trade issues of mutual concern, according to the ministry.
(2026-05-11). border reopening unlocks new sphere of influence in Syria. al-monitor.com Turkey reopened the Akcakale-Tell Abyad crossing on Monday, ending an 11-year closure along the Syria border.
(2026-05-11). Wall Street Is Pairing Up With the Army to Build Data Centers. truthout.org Two trends, seemingly separate, have been accelerating over the past few years. First, Wall Street has been plowing billions of dollars into financing data centers. Second, the U.S. military has been ramping up its use of artificial intelligence (AI). Now, these two trends are directly merging. In late March 2026, the U.S. Army announced its selection of companies to build and operate two… |
(2026-05-11). America's Un-Christian Autocracy. juancole.com Quincy, CA (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — The intersection of religion and politics is a sensitive realm, but the global conversation has undeniably arrived there. The recent conflict between the Pope and the US President was not a personal tiff or a celebrity feud. Fundamental principles of 21st Century authoritarianism drive explicit rejections of core Christian beliefs. Specific actions of Donald Trump that are otherwise difficult to understand fit well with these rejections. One can draw a straight line from doctrine to apostasy to behavior. | According to the philosophical godfather of 21st C…
(2026-05-11). Trump message on economy: Don't worry, be happy! peoplesworld.org 
Top White House operatives are claiming that "through the roof" credit card use by consumers is a sign of a healthy economy. Millions using those credit cards everyday know, however, that what is driving their reliance on plastic is high costs and a lack of cash to pay them. In the midst of a week …
(2026-05-11). UPSC Coaching: Haj Committee Invites Application for 2026-27 Batch. ummid.com UPSC Coaching: The Haj Committee of India for its IAS & Allied Services Coaching and Guidance Cell, which runs UPSC Civil Services Coaching for the students from minority communities on concession basis, has invited applications for the 2026-27 batch.
(2026-05-11). Body found of one of two missing US soldiers in Morocco: Moroccan army>. newarab.com 
The body of one of two A massive land, air and sea search was launched by the United States military, Moroccan and allied forces in the Cap Draa Training Area after the service members went missing last Saturday. | In a statement, Morocco's army said a body had been recovered f…
(2026-05-11). Campaign to Overturn Illinois Anti-BDS Law Picks Up Steam. truthout.org Since 2014, U.S. lawmakers have introduced over 200 bills targeting the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement. The vast majority of these efforts have failed to pass, but more than 30 states have adopted anti-BDS laws. The first state-based measure to take specific action against Israel boycotts was passed in Illinois in 2015; 49-0 in the Senate and 102-0 in the House. |
(2026-05-11). C-5 Galaxies Now Slated To Keep Flying Until 2050 As Readiness Plummets To 37 Percent. twz.com 
Nothing in the USAF's inventory can do what a C-5 can, but even after costly upgrades, they remain extremely temperamental.
(2026-05-11). Wow! Losing the war PLUS losing the peace — the frenzy of fiascos ravage MAGA Trump 'greatness'. nationofchange.org What other blundering buffoons ever lost a war (of choice), then willfully lost the peace via threats, phony bluffs and tin-ear, belligerent BS?>
(2026-05-11). Joint call by the President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, the Director-General of the World Health Organization and the International President of Médecins Sans Frontières. icrc.org States should uphold and strengthen the protection of medical care in armed conflict on the 10th Anniversary of UN Security Council Resolution 2286…
(2026-05-11). Sunday 5/17: Fossil Free Future Festival: Joyful Resistance to Chevron. indybay.org Keller Beach & Judge Carroll Park in Richmond, CA | W Cutting Blvd and S. Garrard Blvd, Richmond, CA 94801 US | Schedule/Location: | 11: 00am Indigenous Opening Ceremony at Keller Beach | 12: 00pm Festival at Judge Carroll Park…
(2026-05-11). Lawsuit blames OpenAI for ChatGPT helping plan Florida mass shooting. scmp.com The widow of a man killed in last year's mass shooting at Florida State University is suing ChatGPT maker OpenAI, blaming the company's artificial intelligence chatbot for giving advice on how to carry out the rampage. | The lawsuit comes after state authorities disclosed that ChatGPT gave information to the shooter about what time and location would maximise victims on campus, as well as the type of gun and ammunition to use. Authorities say he was also told that an attack can get more media…
(2026-05-11). Wednesday 5/13: Conversation with Rep. Rashida Tlaib: 78 Years Since the Nakba. indybay.org Online | www.imeupolicyproject.org/nakba-convo…
(2026-05-11). Fan festivals, Panini, tickets: What are FIFA World Cup fans talking about? aljazeera.com From collectible shirts to broadcasting issues, here's what global football fans are discussing before World Cup 2026.
(2026-05-11). Far-Right Nationalist Monarchists March in Paris. indybay.org The annual royalist tribute organized by the far-right nationalist promonarchist French political movement L'Action Franàßaise during the national holiday, Fête nationale de Jeanne d'Arc et du patriotisme, took place on May 10, featuring a parade, brief speeches, and flower-laying at the golden statue of France's patron saint in the Place des Pyramides.
(2026-05-11). Meanwhile, in El Salvador. fpif.org Recently, I had the opportunity to stand in a friend's kitchen eating
(2026-05-11). Friday 5/15: Get the Flock Out of SF Peninsula. indybay.org Corner El Camino Real/Embarcadero in front of Town and Country Village lamp post | Palo Alto CA…
(2026-05-11). San Francisco Bay Area Tibetan Monks and Community Members Have Urban Walk for Peace. indybay.org El Cerrito, CA, Tibetan Monks and Community Members Walk for Peace…
(2026-05-11). Lamine Yamal waves Palestine flag as Barcelona celebrate La Liga win. aljazeera.com Tens of thousands of Barca fans pack streets of Spanish city during open-top bus parade after football league victory.
(2026-05-11). Rashford free‚Äëkick hands Barcelona the La Liga title. thecanary.co 
Barcelona sealed the La Liga crown with a 2-0 win over Real Madrid at the Camp Nou, a Clasico that doubled as a title decider for the first time in nearly a century. Marcus Rashford, on loan from Manchester United, opened the scoring with a spectacular free‚Äëkick that bent past Thibaut Courtois and into the […] | By
(2026-05-11). Sunday 6/14: Immigrant Rights Sunday at La Peña "Disappeared in Detention" indybay.org La Peña Cultural Center (3105 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley)…