presstv.co.uk (2026-05-15). Iran urges UN Security Council overhaul, BRICS role in global governance
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has urged fundamental reforms to the United Nations and international governance structures, noting that current systems have lost legitimacy and serve only the interests of a limited group of powers.
(2026-05-15). Xi, Trump agree to strengthen communication, coordination on international, regional issues: China. tribune.com.pk 
Chinese President Xi Jinping and his US counterpart Donald Trump agreed to strengthen communication and coordination on international and regional issues, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said Friday. | The two leaders held an "in-depth exchange of views" on major issues concerning both countries and the world and reached a series of "new common understandings," a ministry spokesperson said, according to a statement, as Trump made the first visit by a US president to China since 2017. | Xi and Trump also met last year on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Busan, South Korea.
(2026-05-15). Trump leaves Beijing with few wins, many warm words for Xi. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump poses for photos with China's President Xi Jinping during a visit to Zhongnanhai Garden in Beijing on May 15, 2026. — AFPXi warns mishandling of Taiwan issue could lead to conflict.Iran war 'should have never happened', Beijing says.Leaders meet for tea and…
(2026-05-15). Grifty Colossus Strikes Again and Again and… commondreams.org 
Oh man. Same old clown show, awash with boondoggles, each more cringey than the last. As the mad man-child deconstructs DC and slaps his hideous face and name everywhere – historic buildings, fascist arches, garish statues, possibly imaginary gold phones – others have taken his lead with their own patriotic spinoffs. Cue "____ You" upgrades, a Strait to Hell arcade for a video-game war, and a Trump/Epstein "Memorial Reading Room" packed with 3.5 million pages of files, where "the truth is hard to deny."Trump's narcissistic vandalizing of D.C. – couldn't his KKK dad have just hugged him now and then? – is "som…
(2026-05-15). In Scathing Ruling, Judge Blocks DOJ from Obtaining Medical Data for Trans Youth. truthout.org In a scathing ruling released Wednesday night, federal judge Mary McElroy — a Trump appointee — condemned Department of Justice lawyers for misrepresenting facts to multiple federal courts in an effort to obtain the names and medical records of transgender youth at Rhode Island Hospital. McElroy accused DOJ attorneys outright of "subterfuge," found that a senior DOJ official had made sworn… |
(2026-05-15). Israel, Lebanon say extending ceasefire despite new strikes. al-monitor.com Israel and Lebanon agreed to extend a ceasefire and hold new talks on a political settlement, the United States announced Friday, even as Israel carried out new strikes that it insists are not subject to the truce.Israel has been pounding Lebanon and invaded its south in response to fire from Hezbollah, the Iranian-backed Shia movement that is not part of the ceasefire diplomacy.Envoys from Israel and Lebanon's government, which has struggled to restrain Hezbollah, met for two days in Washington and said they would extend the ceasefire that was set to expire Sunday.
(2026-05-15). Israel-Lebanon talks held in Washington as expiration of ceasefire nears. aljazeera.com Al Jazeera's Manuel Rapalo reports from Washington, where the first of two days of Lebanon-Israel talks concluded.
(2026-05-15). Lebanon and Israel extend ceasefire despite new strikes. scmp.com Israel and Lebanon agreed to extend a ceasefire and hold new talks on a political settlement, the US announced on Friday, even as Israel carried out new strikes that it insists are not subject to the truce. | Israel has been pounding Lebanon and invaded its south in response to fire from Hezbollah, the Iranian-backed Shia movement that is not part of the ceasefire diplomacy.
(2026-05-15). "Israel: What Went Wrong?" : Holocaust Scholar Omer Bartov & Haaretz's Gideon Levy Debate Zionism. democracynow.org 
We speak to two prominent Israeli thinkers, historian Omer Bartov and journalist Gideon Levy, about the founding beliefs of Zionism. Bartov, a professor of Holocaust and genocide studies at Brown University, is the author of the new book Israel: What Went Wrong? Bartov says the early Zionist movement had liberatory intentions, aiming to emancipate the persecuted Jewish minority in Europe and modeling itself after other contemporary ethnonationalist movements. He then argues that while Israel had the opportunity to "become a normal state" and "issue a constitution that would provide equality to a…
(2026-05-15). Democracy Now! 2026-05-15 Friday. democracynow.org Headlines for May 15, 2026; Nakba Day: Muhammad Shehada on Israel's Ethnic Cleansing in Gaza & Ongoing Palestinian Resilience; "Israel: What Went Wrong?": Holocaust Scholar Omer Bartov & Haaretz's Gideon Levy Debate Zionism | Headlines for May 15, 2026; Nakba Day: Muhammad Shehada on Israel's Ethnic Cleansing in Gaza & Ongoing Palestinian Resilience; "Israel: What Went Wrong?": Holocaust Scholar Omer Bartov & Haaretz's Gideon Levy Debate Zionism…
(2026-05-15). Nadim Bawalsa & the Palestinian diaspora: From denial to genocide. aljazeera.com Nadim Bawalsa traces how early Palestinian migrants in Latin America forged national identity long before 1948.
(2026-05-15). Palestine Forum slams NZDF share in military exercises with 'genocidal' Israel. asiapacificreport.nz Asia Pacific Report The Palestine Forum of New Zealand has criticised plans for the country taking part in next month's military exercises with Israel and the United States, saying Wellington must not be seen aligning militarily with a state "facing serious allegations of war crimes and genocide before international legal institutions". In a statement today,…
(2026-05-15). We won't stop protesting Britain's role in the ongoing Nakba. newarab.com 
"Now that we're witnessing this evolution of the Nakba from elimination by exclusion, deportation, ethnic cleansing, separation, into elimination through genocide, it's almost that we're reliving that Nakba and that what we feel is happening now is a continuum that started in 1948." | Dr. Ghassan Abu-Sittah said this in a When Palestinians speak about the 'ongoing Nakba', this is what they mean, and an…
(2026-05-15). Saturday 6/6: Shut it Down! How Tech Companies Power Genocide, Detention, and Deportation. indybay.org Online | www.eventbrite.com/e/shut-it-down-how-te……
(2026-05-15). UK artist defends pro-Palestine drawings after show cancellation. newarab.com 
A UK artist has condemned the cancellation of his art show in Margate, southern England, after a pro-Israel group accused the installation of being " Matthew Collings' "Drawings Against Genocide" art show, which depicts Israeli violence against Palestinians, was abruptly cancelled following calls by The exhibit consisted of 130 drawings feat…
(2026-05-15). Iranian FM says US sending 'contradictory messages'. tribune.com.pk 
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has blamed what he calls "contradictory messages" from Washington for complicating negotiations, according to Al Jazeera. | In comments carried by Iran's IRIB broadcaster, Araghchi said Iran is not to blame for disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, and that Tehran did not initiate the war and is only defending itself. | Al Jazeera reported that Araghchi reiterated Iran's position that the strait is now open to vessels of "friendly countries", as lon…
(2026-05-15). Oil rises after Trump says he is losing patience with Iran. tribune.com.pk 
Oil prices gained more than 1% after President Donald Trump said he would not be much more patient with Iran and as concerns persisted over ship attacks and seizures despite Tehran saying about 30 vessels had passed through the Strait of Hormuz. | Brent crude oil futures rose $1.32, or 1.25%, to $107.04 a barrel by 0425 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate futures were up $1.33, or 1.31%, to $102.50. | For the week, Brent has climbed nearly 6%, while WTI has jumped more than 7%, on uncertainty over the shaky ceasefire ‚Å in the Iran conflict. | "I am…
(2026-05-15). Headlines for May 15, 2026. democracynow.org House Narrowly Rejects Latest War Powers Resolution to End Trump's Attacks on Iran, CENTCOM Commander Denies U.S. Killed Civilians in Iran: "No Way That We Can Corroborate That", Iran's Foreign Minister Asks BRICS Nations to Unite Against U.S. "Bullying", Trump Departs China Without Agreements on Taiwan, Iran or Strait of Hormuz, CIA Chief Travels to Havana as Cuba's Oil Reserves Run Dry Amid U.S. Fuel Blockade, UNICEF Says Israeli Attacks Have Killed or Wounded 59 Children in a Week, Despite Ceasefire Deal, Israeli Nationalists March Through Jerusalem's Old City, C…
(2026-05-15). Pezeshkian's Diplomacy: Iran Balances Resistance, Regional Outreach and Global Pressure. ummid.com Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has sharpened Tehran's diplomatic messaging amid escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and mounting pressure from the United States.
(2026-05-15). India raises retail fuel prices for first time since Iran war started. tribune.com.pk 
India's state-run fuel retailers have raised petrol and diesel prices for the first time in four years by 3 Indian rupees ($0.03) per litre, or more than 3%, according to dealers, to recoup some of the losses incurred due to higher global crude oil prices. | India, the world's third-biggest oil importer and consumer, is one of the last major economies to raise retail fuel prices following the disruption to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz by the war started by US-Israeli attacks on Iran. | State-run Indian Oil Corp, Hindustan Petroleum Corp and Bharat Petrol…
(2026-05-15). UAE to 'accelerate' new oil pipeline bypassing Strait of Hormuz. newarab.com 
The The West-East Pipeline will double state oil giant ADNOC's capacity through Fujairah port and is expected to become operational next year, the Abu Dhabi Media Office said. | Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan "directed AD…
(2026-05-14). Chinese, U.S. presidents agree on new vision for bilateral ties in Beijing talks. ecns.cn In a meeting closely watched by the world, Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday agreed on a new vision of building a constructive bilateral relationship of strategic stability.
(2026-05-15). Five takeaways from Trump and Xi's superpower summit. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping while leaving after a visit to the Zhongnanhai Garden in Beijing, China, May 15, 2026. — Reuters
(2026-05-15). After Trump visit, China's top party journal doubles down on manufacturing push. scmp.com Shortly after US President Donald Trump departed Beijing, China's ruling Communist Party has called for strengthening the real economy — particularly manufacturing — to gain a competitive edge in the global economy. | An article in Qiushi, set to be published on Saturday, curated selections from past speeches by President Xi Jinping to reiterate "our economy was built on the real economy and it must continue to rely on it for the future," state-run news agency Xinhua reported on Friday.
(2026-05-15). Xi-Trump summit aside, 2 meetings in Asia matter for global trade. scmp.com Most readers of foreign news pages this weekend will be assuming that US President Donald Trump's summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing has been dominating everyone's attention. But across Asia, Trump, with his massive business entourage, was not the only act in town this week. | At least two other major sets of meetings should not be overlooked. First, in New Delhi, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was hosting foreign ministers from the 10 Brics economies and a growing community…
(2026-05-15). US President Donald Trump arrives in China to a rousing welcome. ummid.com U.S. President Donald Trump Wednesday May 13, 2026 arrived in the Chinese capital Beijing where senior officials and hundreds of school students were present to greet him.
(2026-05-15). Why Marco Rubio's name changed before his entry to China? ummid.com US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in China Wednesday May 13, 2026 along with Donald Trump onboard Air Force 1 — the US President's official carrier, but not before his name changed.
(2026-05-15). China hosts Trump at Temple of Heaven; Hong Kong sushi parasite video: SCMP's 7 highlights. scmp.com We have selected seven stories from this week's news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. | 1. The message China wants to send by hosting Trump at Temple of Heaven…
(2026-05-15). Did Trump Come to Beijing to Beg for Help from His Enemy? unitedworldint.com On the US president's visit to China. By Oràßun Gà∂ktàºrk, from Beijing / China U.S. President Trump arrived in Beijing accompanied by political representatives and a massive group of CEOs (leaders of 17 companies). Welcomed at the airport with a large and warm ceremony, Trump met with Xi Jinping and his delegation this morning at …
(2026-05-15). Beijing had already won before the Trump-Xi summit even started. scmp.com Fans of Leo Tolstoy's War and Peace all have their own reasons for loving the epic novel. Some read it as a story of personal growth, reflected in Prince Andrei's spiritual quest. Others favour its portrayal of the Russian aristocracy in the early 19th century. | As for myself, the novel punctured the myth of the military genius — not just Napoleon's. The book's final section on Tolstoy's philosophy of history presented the most significant challenge to G.W.F. Hegel — specifically regarding French…
(2026-05-15). Mysterious Chinese SUV With Massive Roof Featured In Trump Motorcade In Beijing. twz.com 
An especially large The unusual SUVs were first spotted as Trump's motorcade moved throu…
(2026-05-15). Xi, Trump have private meeting in Beijing. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump had a private meeting on Friday in the Zhongnanhai leadership compound in central Beijing.
(2026-05-15). Xi, Trump have private meeting at Zhongnanhai in Beijing. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump had a private meeting on Friday in the Zhongnanhai leadership compound in central Beijing. | The meeting came before Trump concluded his state visit to China and a day after the two leaders held formal talks.
(2026-05-15). Agent Orange to visit China, hat in hand! indybay.org POTUS 47 Donald Trump will be arriving in Beijing to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday, May 14. The Western "Corporate-bin-Laden" media is full of NeoLiberal/Imperialist spin on how Donald (aka "TACO") Trump will try to pressure China into a moderating voice in getting Tehran to accept the American "peace" plan for ending the illegal Zionist-US War on Iran. The reality is, for Mr. WHO(White House Occupier), that'll happen when Pigs Fly!
(2026-05-15). Why China didn't hand Trump a breakthrough on Iran. al-monitor.com Trump's landmark three-day visit to China — the first for a US president since 2017 — included plenty of fanfare, flattery and awkward selfies but failed to produce deals or breakthroughs on Iran.
(2026-05-15). Trump wraps up China visit, leaves Beijing. ecns.cn U.S. President Donald Trump left Beijing on Friday afternoon, concluding his state visit to China.
(2026-05-15). The role of Australian imperialism in the war on Iran and China. wsws.org This speech was delivered by Cheryl Crisp, Socialist Equality Party (Australia) national secretary, at the 2026 May Day Online Rally, organized by the WSWS and the ICFI.
(2026-05-15). 'A reckless act': Netanyahu sparks UAE fury by claiming secret visit. al-monitor.com Just as UAE-Israeli relations were deepening through cooperation against Iran, the Israeli prime minister publicly embarrassed Abu Dhabi by revealing his March visit.
(2026-05-15). Iranian filmmaker Farhadi condemns Middle East war, protest massacres. al-monitor.com Oscar-winning Iranian director Asghar Farhadi condemned Friday both the killing of civilians in US and Israeli attacks on his country and the "massacring" of protesters by the Islamic republic. Farhadi, who travelled from Tehran last week, trod a fine line when asked for his thoughts about events in his war-hit homeland at the Cannes Film Festival, where his latest film, the French-language "Parallel Tales", received its premiere.
(2026-05-15). Media miss: The questions never asked behind the US-Israel war on Iran. asiapacificreport.nz 
ANALYSIS: By Alison Broinowski of Declassified Australia Most of the Western media refuse to join the dots and explain Israel's decades-long obsession with defanging Tehran. The war in Iran is what Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has planned for four decades. He has always wanted Israel to extend from Egypt to the Euphrates and in the…
(2026-05-15). Egypt's farmers hit by Iran war price surge. newarab.com 
Egyptian smallholders have seen their lives upended by Before the United States and Israel launched the war that would end up engulfing the region, Ashraf Abu Ragab cultivated a full acre with a small crew. | Now he farms just half on his own after sacking the workers he once relied on, and has quit growing wheat, a fertilis…
(2026-05-15). Israel army chief 'secretly visited UAE during Iran war'. newarab.com 
Israeli army chief It is the latest embarrassing revelation for Abu Dhabi which this week publicly denied claims by the Israeli government that Prime Minister According to Israel's public broadcaster Kan,…
(2026-05-15). Despite Repeated Bombings, CENTCOM Head Denies US Targeted Schools in Iran. truthout.org On Thursday, the head of CENTCOM denied reports of U.S. attacks damaging civilian sites in Iran — despite evidence that the U.S. has repeatedly bombed Iranian schools and health care facilities. In testimony before the Senate Armed Services Committee, Admiral Brad Cooper, the standing commander of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) — which is responsible for U.S. military operations in the… |
(2026-05-15). U.S. bullies Canada's Sherritt corporation out of Cuba. mronline.org 
Toronto-based Sherritt International Corporation, the largest foreign investor in Cuba for over three decades, announced on May 7 that it was suspending all direct participation in its joint venture activities on the island and immediately bringing back its Canadian employees currently stationed in Cuba.
(2026-05-15). US seeks indictment of former Cuban leader Raul Castro. aljazeera.com The potential charges relate to Cuba's 1996 downing of humanitarian planes, US media outlets report.
(2026-05-15). Trump regime symbolically targets 94-year-old Raúl Castro. thecanary.co 
As Donald Trump's far-right regime keeps tightening the longstanding US stranglehold on Cuba, revolutionary and ex-president Raúl Castro has now become a symbolic target — at the age of 94. Castro's brother Fidel was a man the West loved to hate as he resisted US-led efforts to retake control of Cuba after its 1959 revolution. […] | By
(2026-05-15). Cuba reaffirms its sovereign path toward socialist development despite U.S. blockade. radiohc.cu During the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting, held in India, Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez stated this Friday, May 15, that despite the US blockade, sanctions, and threats of the use of force, the island "continues to build its sovereign path toward socialist development and contribute, from its modest means, to the development of other peoples of the Global South." | At the forum on Reforms of Global Governance and the Multilateral System, the Foreign Minister also addressed the recent announcement by the United States regarding an offer of $100 million in humanitarian aid. Bruno Rodríguez noted that, to…
(2026-05-15). Protests in Cuba: Venting or Surrender? radiohc.cu Cubainformación.- In this new episode of "Miami Fake," a Cubainformación program dedicated to analyzing fake news and the media war against Cuba, we review how various media outlets funded by the United States government attempt to manipulate the reality of the island to justify Washington's policy of blockade, economic strangulation, and interference.
(2026-05-15). CIA director visits Cuba and the Revolutionary Government demonstrates the island does not threaten the United States. radiohc.cu In an unprecedented event in the complex landscape of bilateral relations, a delegation headed by the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), John Ratcliffe, was received today in Havana by authorities from the Cuban Ministry of the Interior. | The leadership of the Revolution approved the meeting, requested by the U.S. government, in which Cuba reiterated its historic position of condemning terrorism and demonstrated, with compelling evidence, that there is no legitimate reason to keep the island on the list of state sponsors of terrorism. | "Cuba does not constitute a threat to U.S. national security…
(2026-05-15). President Miguel Díaz-Canel highlights Cuba's experience in receiving aid. radiohc.cu President Miguel Díaz-Canel has affirmed that Cuba has extensive and constructive experience in receiving international aid, including from the United States. "Any donor can attest to this reality," the head of state added in a message on X."If the U.S. government is truly willing to provide aid in the amounts it has announced and in full compliance with universally recognized practices for humanitarian assistance, it will encounter no obstacles or ingratitude from Cuba." | The president also considered Washington's recent offer to "a people that the U.S. government itself systematically and ruthlessly punishes c…
(2026-05-15). Cuba recuerda 65 años del primer retrato de Fidel Castro por Guayasamín. radiohc.cu La conmemoración por los 65 años del primer retrato de Fidel Castro (1926-2016) realizado por el pintor ecuatoriano Oswaldo Guayasamín (1919-1999) se celebró este jueves en la sede central del Instituto Cubano de Amistad con los Pueblos (ICAP). | La obra marcó el inicio de una amistad entrañable entre el líder cubano y el artista latinoamericano. | El encuentro abrió con la exhibición de una réplica del lienzo fundacional, cedida por la Casa Oswaldo Guayasamín a la Oficina del Historiador de la Ciudad de La Habana, y continuó con la proyección de un audiovisual de Roberto Chile sobre la visita de Fidel a Ecuador…
(2026-05-15). Cuba Runs Out of Oil Amidst Suffocating US Blockade. truthout.org Cuba's government has announced that it has run out of oil. On Wednesday night, Cuba's energy minister Vicente de La O Levy said that the country has completely run out of diesel and fuel oil, and that the national grid is in a "critical" state. He further described how in the capital city of Havana, "the blackouts today exceed 20 or 22 hours." "The situation is very tense… |
(2026-05-14). Hamas seeks direct meeting with Fatah on 'national strategy' after 8th general conference. ecns.cn GAZA, May 14 ⚪ Hamas on Thursday called for a direct meeting with the Palestinian National Liberation Movementon a joint"national strategy"after the conclusion of Fatahs eighth general conference.
(2026-05-15). Pro-Gaza activist seeks to reopen case over Trump influence claim. al-monitor.com Lawyers for a prominent pro-Palestinian protest leader requested Friday that US immigration authorities terminate their push to deport him, alleging the Trump administration "secretly engineered" the outcome of his case.US President Trump has championed the effort to deport Mahmoud Khalil who was arrested by undercover federal agents in March 2025, one of the first detentions of foreigners linked to pro-Palestinian activity in the United States.
(2026-05-15). Nakba Day: Muhammad Shehada on Israel's Ethnic Cleansing in Gaza & Ongoing Palestinian Resilience. democracynow.org 
Palestinians around the world are marking Nakba Day, 78 years after their forced mass displacement led to the establishment of the Jewish-majority state of Israel. Decades later, Palestinians still face widespread oppression and violence from the Israeli state as it continues its expansionary project. "Israel tried, since 1948 until today, to destroy us as a people, as a group, and they failed at it. Our people are still there, resilient," says Palestinian writer Muhammad Shehada, who was born in Gaza and now lives in Denmark. Shehada discusses the ongoing process of the Nakba, including its latest in…
(2026-05-15). Palestinians in Gaza mark anniversary of 1948 mass expulsion. scmp.com Blink and you might miss the few stone walls that are all that is left of the village that Yusuf Abu Hamam's family was forced to flee when he was an infant in 1948. | The village, al-Joura, was demolished by the Israeli military at the time. It has since vanished under neighbourhoods of the southern Israeli city of Ashqelon and the grounds of a national park. | The neighbourhood where Abu Hamam's family ended up, and where he spent most of his life, now lies also largely in ruins.
(2026-05-15). Thursday 5/28: Power Half-Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2026-05-15). day of our Gazans hold mass wedding among ruins. al-monitor.com Wearing traditional Palestinian dresses, the white fabric intricately embroidered in a rainbow of colours, dozens of smiling brides clutched red bouquets as they walked with their grooms past the tents and ruined buildings of Gaza City.To the tune of popular songs played from loudspeakers in a city square, the couples whose marriages had been long-delayed by war and displacement, sat on stage with joy written across their faces.
(2026-05-15). Drake hits out at DJ Khaled for Gaza war silence. newarab.com 
Fans have expressed surprise and support after Canadian rapper Drake released three albums on Friday, with one of them containing lyrics taking aim at music producer "Your people are still waiting for a 'Free Palestine,' but apparently, everything isn't black and white and red and green. I'm seeing everyone's true colours, for real," the song titled 'Make Them Pay' says.
(2026-05-15). Israel Is Now Occupying 60 Percent of the Gaza Strip. truthout.org Palestinians around the world are marking Nakba Day, 78 years after their forced mass displacement led to the establishment of the Jewish-majority state of Israel. Decades later, Palestinians still face widespread oppression and violence from the Israeli state as it continues its expansionary project. "Israel tried, since 1948 until today, to destroy us as a people, as a group, and they failed at… |
(2026-05-15). Gaza elders who survived the Nakba reflect on being displaced by Israel again, 78 years later. mondoweiss.net 
"Every moment I connect my life now to those years after the Nakba," says 85-year-old Fatima Ibrahim Khalfallah. "This Nakba is more terrifying, more deadly, more destructive. . . The same hunger, thirst, and fear — but multiplied many times over."
(2026-05-15). Gaza's children are reliving their grandparents' Nakba. newarab.com 
Children in Gaza are living through a new chapter of displacement, hunger, homelessness and loss of safety, signifying how the Palestinian tragedy persists from grandparents to Seventy-eight years after the Palestinian
(2026-05-15). 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.
(2026-05-15). Gaza sisters awarded Earth Prize for turning rubble into bricks. newarab.com 
Two teenage sisters from 15-year-old Farah and 17-year-old Tala Mousa have been named as the Middle East regional winners of the Earth Prize, the world's largest environmental competition for young people. | The two sisters were displaced multiple times during Israel's two-year assault and now live in a t…
(2026-05-15). Gaza is integral part of Palestine, any arrangements must be temporary: Palestinian president. ecns.cn Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas affirmed on Thursday that the Gaza Strip is an integral part of the State of Palestine and that any transitional arrangements must be temporary and not infringe upon the unity of Palestinian territory.
(2026-05-15). Nancy Fraser: Gaza as World Event. newleftreview.org The global reverberations of Israel's destruction of Gaza, understood as world event—an epochal turning point which serves to reveal the changing nature of the times. Philosophical reflections on the rise of a new-era McCarthyism in Germany and the US.
(2026-05-15). The Nakba never ended for Palestinians, I'm living it in Gaza. newarab.com 
I did not inherit the Nakba as a memory. It has consumed my entire existence. | I grew up hearing about 1948 as history—something that happened to my grandparents, something studied in school, an event of mourning marked every 15 May. I naively thought of the Nakba as a story of loss that had been and gone. | I was wrong. | As a child, I used to wonder how someone could ever live without a home to shelter them. I could not imagine it. At least, until this became a harsh and painful reality for all of us in Gaza. | In fact, in recent years, many of us have lost our homes and been displaced several times over…
(2026-05-15). After Provoking Their Rupture, Chile Suggests Restoration of Diplomatic Relations With Venezuela. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( During an official visit to…
(2026-05-15). Passenger from hantavirus cruise quarantines on remote Pitcairn Island. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-05-15). Uh-Oh: The kids aren't reading the New York Times! strategic-culture.su By Ann COUTLER | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Social media panic is barely disguised mainstream media self-defense. | Social med…
(2026-05-15). North Korea slams UK over sanctions on children's camp. tribune.com.pk 
North Korea criticised Britain on Friday for imposing sanctions on one of its children's facilities over alleged actions involving Ukrainian youngsters, accusing London of seeking to tarnish Pyongyang's image and undermine its ties with Russia. | Since Moscow invaded Ukraine in 2022, human rights activists have raised concerns that Ukrainian children from Russian-occupied territories were subjected to political indoctrination. | According to a 2025 report by the Ukraine-based Regional Center for Human Rights, two children from occupied regions of Ukraine ⚪ a 12-year-old boy named Misha and a 16-year-old girl…
(2026-05-15). Nathan Sperber: Beyond Neoliberalism? newleftreview.org Investigating the persistence—or retreat—of capital's great prog ≠rammatic offensive, along its many fronts: ideological struggle, policy prescription, macro-regulation of economic life, class direction. A multi-dimensional analysis of an uneven condition.
(2026-05-15). HMM_05-15-2026 Everybody Moves Special. mediasanctuary.org Everybody Move Series: Migration Stories from our Community. | This weekly series profiles the migration stories of members of our community, whether the migration be their own stories of that of their parents or grandparents, and reminds us that migration touches us all—and teaches us much—because it is a part of the human experience. | This week we feature a full hour of some of our favorite moving stories from season 1. Produced by Moses Nagel and Joanna Dreby.
(2026-05-15). MASTER PLAN Bonus: The Man Who Helped Build the Imperial Presidency. levernews.com In this exclusive bonus episode of Master Plan, former Attorney General Edwin Meese speaks with David Sirota and Jared Jacang Maher for a rare interview featured in | This full story is for paid subscribers.: | Sign up for a paid subscription to The Lever now to gain access to…
(2026-05-15). 'LifeHack' review: Punk anti-establishment heist film delivers with thrills and heart. peoplesworld.org 
LifeHack is a heist film for a generation bombarded by technology but increasingly aware that the system feels tainted and imbalanced. It takes direct shots at the figures and ideologies that have emerged in recent years, which lean on toxic masculinity, greed, and the hoarding of wealth. At the same time, it provides the audience …
(2026-05-15). Shocked Silence Greets RCP8.5 Demise as 'Implausibility' Ruling Leaves Net Zero Fearmongering in Tatters. wattsupwiththat.com The fallout from the recent Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) ruling that computer model high emissions pathway RCP8.5 is "implausible" is only just beginning.
(2026-05-15). Billionaires in the UK have doubled since 2010. thecanary.co 
The number of billionaires in the UK since 2010 has doubled while the rest of the country's living standards have been squeezed. That's according to new analysis the Trades Union Congress has published in response to the latest Sunday Times Rich List. While the number of billionaires has doubled: Real wages have stagnated. Real pay […] | By
(2026-05-15). While Pentagon Spends Billions on War, Military Families Say They're Getting Short-Changed. scheerpost.com Marcus Baram for Capital & Main On April 21, nearly two months into the Iran war, the Pentagon unveiled a $1.5 trillion budget request that promised to bolster services for members of the military and their families. The proposed budget for the fiscal year that begins in September includes $90 million in additional funding specifically for the design of military …
(2026-05-15). 'Auction, Not Exam': Rahul Gandhi on NEET UG 2026 Paper Leak Reports. ummid.com Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi Tuesday slammed the Narendra Modi government over the reports of NEET UG 2026 paper leak saying the medical entrance exam is 'not an exam any more but has become 'auction'.
(2026-05-15). Riyadh Derby: Self goal costs Al Nassr a certain victory over Al Hilal. ummid.com Al Nassr had almost clinched the Saudi Pro League title 2026 Tuesday May 12, 2026 but for the self goal in the fag end of the match which denied the Cristiano Ronaldo's men a certain victory against key rival Al Hilal.
(2026-05-15). 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".
(2026-05-15). Saturday 5/16: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "The Balfour Declaration" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_XzUA……
(2026-05-15). Historic Boycott of REI to Begin on May 15 Across the Country as New Bargaining Details Revealed. indybay.org REI proposals included moratoriums on organizing and public communications, a six-year contract length, and mandatory giving to REI's charity of choice | REI Union workers and allies will take a stand outside REI stores to alert customers about the boycott…
(2026-05-15). SEIU1021 SF Workers & Clients Rally to Stop Killing Cuts by Mayor Lurie at Health Centers. indybay.org SEIU 1021 SF healthcare workers and clients from community healthcare centers rallied at the Southeast Mission Geriatric clinic to protest the layoffs and closures of the facilities and the effect on the clients.
(2026-05-15). Germany's trade union apparatus closes ranks with the government. wsws.org Yasmin Fahimi's 96 percent reelection exposes the German Trade Union Confederation's role in enforcing social cuts to finance German rearmament.
(2026-05-15). UAE to fast-track construction of second oil pipeline, bypassing Hormuz: What to know. al-monitor.com ADNOC, the UAE's state-owned oil company, has been ordered to prioritize completion of the pipeline to double oil exports through the Gulf Oman.
(2026-05-15). The assault on a French nun and the forgotten story of Palestinian Christians. peoplesworld.org 
The video is horrifying, though it is the kind of horror now synonymous with the behavior of Israel, its military, its armed settlers, and society that has been conditioned to see the 'other' as subhuman. Yet, this was not the typical viral video that emerges almost daily from occupied Palestine. The victim, this time, was …
(2026-05-15). Marcus Verhagen: The Art of Counter-Remembrance. newleftreview.org In 2017, a fire killed 72 residents of Grenfell Tower in West London, exposing a bleak background of neglect. How can art grapple with such an event? Contrasting modes of aesthetic response explored in the works of Chris Ofili, Steve McQueen and Forensic Architecture.
(2026-05-15). Fascism's Building Blocks: 30 Years of Breaking Welfare. publicbooks.org "Today, as the Minnesota case shows, the welfare state is being turned into an instrument of mass deportation … Meanwhile, the specter of welfare usage is being used to bar the door to citizenship."
(2026-05-15). Crypto.com gets license to receive taxes, other govt payments in UAE. ummid.com Crypto.com has become the first Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) to get the UAE license to receive taxes and other government payments.
(2026-05-15). Germany: Labour court investigates possible irregularities at works council election at Bosch GmbH. wsws.org It is entirely justified to have the legality of the works council elections of March 11 reviewed by the Aalen Labour Court.
(2026-05-15). Ukraine war: 36 nations approve tribunal creation to prosecute Russia over invasion. scmp.com Thirty-four European states plus Australia, Costa Rica and the EU said on Friday they would join a future special tribunal for Ukraine to prosecute Russia over its invasion of the country. | Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signed an accord with the Council of Europe last year to create a legal body to prosecute the "crime of aggression" in the invasion Russia launched in February 2022.
(2026-05-15). Iran to hold pre-World Cup training camp in Turkey: media. al-monitor.com The Iran team will head to Turkey for a training camp before taking part in the World Cup in the United States, local media reported Friday."The next phase of the national team's preparation is set to be hosted in Antalya, Turkey," Iranian Football360 website reported, adding that the squad would then travel to their World Cup base in Tucson, Arizona.Antalya also hosted the Iran team for training and matches in March.
(2026-05-15). Saudi Arabia pushes for regional non-aggression pact with Iran. newarab.com 
(2026-05-15). Once dismissed as weeds, native plants are now flying off the shelves. grist.org 
Renee Costanzo cranked on the rusty pulley with both hands, watching the greenhouse roof creak open in sections. A breeze of spring air swept over 12,000 seedlings lined up in plastic trays in the Kilbourn Park greenhouse. | Costanzo, the Chicago Park District's only full-time employee at the northside greenhouse, spearheads a months-long effort to grow more than 15,000 plants, including vegetables, greens, and flowers, to get them ready in time for the Kilbourn Park's annual plant sale. | The massively popular sale, which took place earlier this month, typically draws upwards of 1,100 people every year, with…
(2026-05-15). Domestic brands lauded for dynamism. ecns.cn Chinese brands have evolved from being known mainly for affordability to becoming synonymous with technological innovation, creating unique value for global markets, an Azerbaijani economist has said.
(2026-05-15). Happy 125th birthday to the Commonwealth of Australia. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-15). How Does an RGB Mini LED TV Enhance Movie Night Experiences. moguldom.com Movie nights gain a refined sense of comfort when display quality supports storytelling with clarity and depth. Modern televisions refine visual details to preserve texture and mood across varied scenes. A well-balanced screen presentation allows viewers to stay engaged with subtle shifts in tone and lighting. Movie viewing comfort also depends heavily on refined contrast …
(2026-05-15). Australia: Longtime carer Julienne Verhagen denounces Labor government's attack on the disabled. wsws.org "It will be disastrous for tens of thousands of people, including workers in the sector. The burden will fall onto families, creating even more physical, mental, and financial pain."
(2026-05-15). 'Think Labour' claims it's not a Labour Together rebrand. It's exactly that. thecanary.co 
The 'new' right-wing Labour think-tank 'Think Labour' has launched with a claim that it's not just a rebrand of Labour Together. Its CEO Alison Phillips told LabourList that: ThinkLabour will be an open, collaborative organisation with no interest in factions. Right. Labour Together was — and, really, still is — the factional sabotage outfit that used […] | By
(2026-05-15). Haryana 12th Result 2026, Toppers List Released. ummid.com The Haryana Board of Secondary Education (HBSE) had announced the result of 2026 HSC 12th exams along with Merit List and Toppers Names on its official website bseh.org.in.
(2026-05-15). China opens 21 international cargo routes in April. ecns.cn China opened 21 new international cargo air routes in April, adding more than 43 round-trip flights per week, according to data released by the Air Logistics Branch of the China Federation of Logistics & Purchasing on Thursday.
(2026-05-15). Will redistricting set back America's 'multi-racial democracy'. newarab.com 
This month saw
(2026-05-15). California's 2025 Wolf Population Rises 10%, Successful Breeding Pairs Decline. indybay.org SAN FRANCISCO, May 14, 2026 — California's wolf population grew by 10% in 2025, with a total of nine packs by the end of December, according to a report released today by the state Department of Fish and Wildlife. The number of successful breeding wolf pairs declined, the report said.
(2026-05-15). Burnham vs Starmer: Slim pickings either way. thecanary.co Keir Starmer and his government have been roundly despised since the very beginning of his time in No.10. His approval tanked like few PMs in living memory. It's not hard to see why: Disability payment cuts Refusal to negotiate on the Birmingham bin strikes Abandoning pensioners in a winter energy poverty crisis Providing military intelligence […] | By
(2026-05-15). Elite corporate 'patriots' parachute into Pentagon at taxpayers' peril. responsiblestatecraft.org When it comes to reducing the corruption of the military-industrial complex, the Pentagon recently took one step forward and two steps back. While the impending cancellation of one problematic program gives cause for celebration, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is simultaneously creating new programs that will produce even greater opportunities for corporate executives to squeeze money out of the Pentagon.The Secretary of Defense Executive Fellows (SDEF) program sends U.S. military officers to work at large private-sector companies for a year in order to learn how they function and then use that experience to…
(2026-05-14). China achieves successful batch cloning of super high-yield dairy goats. ecns.cn Chinese scientists have successfully cloned six super high-yield dairy goats in Northwest China's Shaanxi province, marking the country's first successful batch cloning of such animals and a major breakthrough in dairy goat breeding technology.
(2026-05-15). Pro-Israel protests at NYT over Palestinian detainees report. newarab.com 
Pro-Israel protesters gathered outside the Demonstrators waved Israeli flags and held signs accusing the newspaper of spreading "blood libel" and anti-Israel propa…
(2026-05-15). Leidesdorff Plaza – Diamond Jubilee Chinatown at Historic Negro Bar, Sacramento County. indybay.org As the morning mist lifts each day at Historic Negro Bar, Gam Saan-Gold Mountain, the largest Chinatown outside of San Francisco, nearly 3,000 immigrants, erased from memory. Today's Lake Natoma reveals what has always been there: the labor, resilience, and brilliance of early California Gold Rush history. Honorable William Alexander Leidesdorff, Jr. "African Founding Father of California" who helped shaped this state long before it was a state remains a "hidden figure."
(2026-05-15). UK unfit for modern naval warfare. infobrics.org Both the US and the UK fail to adapt to the circumstances of contemporary armed conflicts.
(2026-05-15). Private security firm staffed by former military officers contracted to spy on UK students. wsws.org Horus is paid roughly £900 a month by universities specifically to compile "encampment updates", which use the information to identify students.
(2026-05-15). CTET Sept 2026 registration starts, Apply before June 10. ummid.com Online registration and application process for the 22nd edition of the Central Teaching Eligibility Test (CTET) September 2026 to be conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has started through the official website 'ctet.nic.in'.
(2026-05-15). More Potential Members for BRICS New Development Bank. infobrics.org While the activism in BRICS initiatives and discussions has subsided since the start of this year, there is arguably still significant momentum in the expansion of the operations of the BRICS New Development Bank…
(2026-05-15). Ukraine vows more strikes on Russia after attack on Kyiv kills 24. newarab.com 
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky vowed on Friday to launch more retaliatory strikes on Russia, a day after a Russian strike on Kyiv killed 24 people, including three children, according to officials. | Russia has shown little sign of halting its more than four-year invasion of Ukraine, launching hundreds of drones and multiple missiles at its neighbour every day. | Kyiv has responded with its own attacks and a drone strike on the Russian city of Ryazan earlier Friday killed four people including a child, according to officials there. | US-led talks on ending Europe's deadliest conflict since World War II ha…
(2026-05-15). Loic Wacquant: Against Abolitionism. newleftreview.org A sociological critique of calls for the wholesale elimination of police, courts and prisons, arguing instead for a radical 'penal minimalism'—a better-funded system, with fewer suspects funnelled into it, and imprisonment a punishment of last resort.
(2026-05-15). What's Big Pharma Selling Us Now? levernews.com Who's tracking your data? Is your meat responsibly sourced? And can Trump ever run a successful business? | The answers to these questions and many more can be found in LeverMind, our weekly news quiz testing your knowledge of the developments that really matter — and who needs to be held accountable. | Find out below if you're a true LeverMind for the week of May 11, 2026 — or just a LeverLurker. | This full story is for paid subscribers.: | Sign up for a paid subscription to The Lever now to gain access to this story and more.
(2026-05-15). UK's Starmer faces survival battle as potential rivals circle. geo.tv 
Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer meets construction apprentices during a visit to London South Bank Technical College in London, Britain, May 12, 2026. — ReutersFormal contest to replace Starmer yet to be triggered.Cabinet ministers express support for the PM.Prime Minister…
(2026-05-15). The future — socialism — is possible and necessary: The Twentieth Newsletter (2026). mronline.org 
The widespread misery imposed by capitalism demands that we organise hope through collective struggle; only then can we build a future where human dignity supersedes the destructive profit motive.
(2026-05-15). China clones six high-yield dairy goats in livestock breeding breakthrough. ecns.cn Chinese researchers have cloned six high-yield dairy goats for the first time, marking a breakthrough that could help accelerate livestock breeding and improve domestic dairy production, according to Northwest A&F University.
(2026-05-15). Chinese-made collectibles gain popularity among young consumers at Changchun expo. ecns.cn Original Chinese-made collectibles inspired by mythology, gaming and science fiction drew strong interest from young consumers at a model toy expo that opened in Changchun this week.
(2026-05-15). Class struggle today: Fragmentation and the crisis of political form. links.org.au 
The problem facing the left is not the absence of class antagonism but the absence of forces capable of organising it. If we fail to confront the question of political form, mobilisation will continue to substitute for class, writes Sushovan Dhar.
(2026-05-15). Volume 3, 2025 of War Diaries soon to go on sale. gilbertdoctorow.com 
this is to announce that Volume 3 is now in production and very likely will be on sale on all Amazon websites worldwide in the course of the coming week. you can then find the book very easily by just typing "Gilbert Doctorow"' into the Search Box of the Amazon website…
(2026-05-15). Eight Pakistani troops killed in nighttime storming of border outpost. newarab.com 
Militants stormed a security outpost in Pakistan's northwest, ramming a vehicle filled with explosives into the camp before waging a gun battle that killed at least eight troops and injured 35 others, two security officials said on Friday. | The bombing on Thursday night follows three militant attacks in recent days that have killed nearly 30 people and threatened to
(2026-05-15). Philly-area veterinarians are seeing a rise in 'pot dogs,' pets with concerning symptoms of marijuana exposure. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Veterinarian Dr. Jennifer Graham used to be able to spot a "marijuana dog" from a mile away. | "They look high," she said. "They have very classic dilated pupils, their limbs are splaying out, they're wobbling almost like a bobblehead doll, but that's their entire body. And they start dribbling urine everywhere." | But veterinarians are now noticing new concerning symptoms among pets that have accidentally ingested a person's medical or recreational marijuana-infused product…
(2026-05-14). Portugal gov't approves landmark labor reform bill. ecns.cn LISBON, May 14 ⚪ Portugals Council of Ministers on Thursday approved a sweeping overhaul of the countrys labor legislation, sending the draft law to parliament after nine months of negotiations with trade unions and business groups.
(2026-05-15). More complications arise in the Trump Universe. strategic-culture.su By Philip GIRALDI | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Ruling the world is a tricky business | The top story last week, at least in te…
(2026-05-15). Why Does China Portray India as an Elephant? Decoding the Politics of Animal Analogy. infobrics.org 'Diplomatic language is never neutral. When you adopt someone else's framing, you partially legitimise their world view': former ambassador…
(2026-05-15). Israel's organ theft scandal exposes a culture of desecration. mronline.org 
Tel Aviv's pageant of kidney-donor virtue cannot wash away the Palestinian bodies, forensic warnings, and trafficking scandals that still demand a reckoning.
(2026-05-15). JEE Advanced 2026 Admit Card: Steps, Link to Download. ummid.com IIT Roorkee is releasing the Admit Card and Hall Ticket of the candidates, who have successfully registered for the IIT JEE Advanced 2026, on its official website 'jeeadv.ac.in'.
(2026-05-15). Britain: Poverty and inequality fuel Labour's crisis. links.org.au 
Britain's Labour government is in turmoil. Phil Hearse looks beyond media scandals such as the Mandelson-Epstein revelations, to lay out what is really behind the crisis.
(2026-05-15). Moving House Soon? The 5 Best Internet TV Provider Comparison Services You Need To Know About! moguldom.com Smartmove Internet: Ideal for movers wanting to transfer their internet service provider. From their inception, Smartmove Internet's mission has been to support movers in transferring their exciting Internet services, as well as phone and cable TV services, to their new addresses. The critical benefit of this is that it makes this aspect of moving house …
(2026-05-15). Nakba Day: 78 years of ethnic cleansing. aljazeera.com On May 15, Palestinians across historic Palestine and the diaspora commemorate the 'Nakba' or the 'catastrophe' of 1948.
(2026-05-15). Chronicle of a dying country. strategic-culture.su Economically and financially, Portugal lives under the colonial tutelage of the EU, submitting its state budget year after year for final approval in Brussels. Militarily, it obeys every NATO command. | Junte-se a nós no e .
(2026-05-15). Mitoma fails to make Japan's 2026 World Cup squad due to hamstring injury. aljazeera.com Monaco forward Takumi Minamino also misses out due to injury, but ex-Arsenal defender Takehiro Tomiyasu makes the cut.
(2026-05-14). U.S. Border Patrol chief Michael Banks resigns. ecns.cn SAN FRANCISCO, May 14 ⚪ Michael Banks, chief of the U.Border Patrol, announced his resignation Thursday, according to U.Border Patrol in.
(2026-05-15). NEET UG 2026 re-exam to be held at same exam centers with no fees. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) said NEET UG 2026 re-exam for all registered candidates will be held at the same exam centre where a candidate had appeared on May 03, 2026.
(2026-05-15). House progressives demand answers over alleged abuse in US-Ecuador military operation. nationofchange.org Lawmakers are demanding the Pentagon explain the legal basis for joint US-Ecuador operations after reports alleged civilian sites were bombed and detainees were tortured.
(2026-05-15). Friday 5/15: Nakba Day protest at israeli consulate. indybay.org 456 Montgomery St | "israeli" consulate…
(2026-05-15). Workers at Nexteer Automotive in Saginaw reject second sellout contract by 73 percent, call for strike action to win their demands. wsws.org The rejection of a second sellout contract by Nexteer workers must be the signal for rank-and-file action to take the fight into their own hands by building the Nexteer Rank-and-File Committee.
(2026-05-15). British MP resigns, paving way for possible Starmer challenger's return to Westminster. ecns.cn Josh Simons, a British Labour member of parliament (MP), resigned on Thursday so that Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham could replace him in his constituency through a by-election.
(2026-05-15). End ICE Abuse: Tom Morello Joins Immigrant Rights Protest in NYC. democracynow.org On Tuesday, a coalition of groups held a rally to protest ICE's abuses at 26 Federal Plaza in New York City, a 41-story federal building in Lower Manhattan that houses immigration courts, ICE field offices, immigrant detention spaces, and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. The protest, organized by Hands Off NYC, included advocates from Make the Road New York, the New York Immigration coalition and a surprise guest — musician Tom Morello, who performed "This Land Is Your Land." | On Tuesday, a coalition of groups held a rally to protest ICE's abuses at 26 Federal Plaza in New York City, a 41-story fed…
(2026-05-15). Worker with 35 years at Canadian Coca-Cola distributor terminated following job injury. wsws.org Days after making a splash in the local Calgary media by unveiling a new $75 million state-of-the-art warehouse facility, Coca-Cola Canada Bottling Limited unceremoniously axed an injured worker with 35 years at the company—essentially crying poor.
(2026-05-15). Indian cleric jailed for life over rape of Bangladeshi women in East London. geo.tv 
Indian national mosque imam Abdul Halim Khan. — reporter
(2026-05-15). Harvey Weinstein's third New York rape trial ends in mistrial. scmp.com Harvey Weinstein's third trial in New York over allegations he used his Hollywood clout to prey upon and sexually abuse women ended ‚Äåin a mistrial on Friday, after a jury failed to reach a unanimous verdict on a charge he raped the aspiring actress Jessica Mann. | Weinstein, 74, was a top film producer until sexual misconduct allegations led to his downfall and fuelled a wider social movement that encouraged women to come forward with accounts of sexual abuse by ‚Å powerful men.
(2026-05-15). China's South-to-North water project has supplied nearly 200 million people. ecns.cn China's South-to-North Water Diversion Project has transferred more than 88 billion cubic meters of water to northern regions since operations began, benefiting nearly 200 million people, according to official data released in May.
(2026-05-15). From the Ford Rouge plant: build rank-and-file committees. wsws.org This speech was delivered by Martaz Crutchfield, candidate for UAW delegate at Ford Dearborn Truck Plant, at the 2026 May Day Online Rally, organized by the WSWS and the ICFI.
(2026-05-15). Tennessee's War on Black Political Power Demands Not Just Outrage But Resistance. truthout.org There are moments when history moves so fast that distraction becomes dangerous. Last week was one of those moments. While much of Memphis and Shelby County were pulled into the familiar rhythms of election analysis, political frustration, and personality-driven debate, something far more consequential was unfolding in Nashville. Tennessee's recent congressional redistricting effort… |
(2026-05-15). Defending NZ values in a volatile world but in what kind of a world? asiapacificreport.nz 
COMMENTARY: By Frances Palmer While appreciating certain points in Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's speech "Securing NZ's Future in a more Volatile World" on current challenges to international law, enshrined "rules" and "order", we must take a hard look at the solutions he offers to enhance security. Security now clearly is shaped in a global context.
(2026-05-15). Shehzad Roy garners praise for tackling child marriage in new skit. tribune.com.pk 
Shehzad Roy, founder of Zindagi Trust, an organization working to reform government schools in Pakistan, is gaining traction online for a skit highlighting child marriage through humorous conversations with young girls. | Roy, one of Pakistan's most prominent musicians, is also known for his activism and humanitarian efforts on key social issues. This time, his video addressing the consequences of child marriage received a largely positive response online, particularly from women. | The singer shared the video on Instagram with the caption, "What these young girls say will change how you see child marriage for…
(2026-05-14). U.S. martial arts enthusiast makes the right moves. ecns.cn Wearing a loose-sleeved training uniform with a flowing black beard and a topknot tied up with a hairpin, Pinnick, 36, from the United States, told an unusual story of "Becoming Chinese".
(2026-05-15). Hamas urges unity talks as Fatah conference begins. newarab.com 
In a statement, Hossam Badran, head of Hamas' Office of National Relations and a member of the group's political bureau, said the conference represented "an opportunity to achieve a shift in Palestinian internal national relations". | He s…
(2026-05-15). Surveillance state: Major police intelligence center coming to Asheville, N.C. peoplesworld.org 
ASHEVILLE, N.C.—On May 12, in a chamber overflowing with community members late into the evening, the Asheville City Council voted six to one to approve increased police surveillance funding and activity, with Councilperson Kim Rhoney the only vote of dissent. The decision was met with cries from residents citing violations of civil liberties and the …
(2026-05-15). CARTOONS: Mark David is balancing his. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-15). How Tommy Robinson Disguises White Supremacism In the Coded Language of Anti-Islam Politics. bylinetimes.com 
Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, also known as 'Tommy Robinson' – the serial criminally convicted fraudster, thug, stalker and far-right activist who founded the English Defence League in 2009 – has spent more than a decade insisting his politics target a religion rather than a race. He hosts non-white supporters at his rallies and told the High Court under oath in April 2021, during the Jamal Hijazi libel trial: "I am not racist, and I am certainly not anti-Muslim." | However, a Byline Times investigation has established that this denial is merely the public alibi for a vocabulary that, across Robinson's own posts, amo…
(2026-05-15). Thomas Meaney: Western Promises. newleftreview.org Thomas Meaney on Fritz Bartel, The Triumph of Broken Promises. The Cold War's end recast as upshot of a contest to enforce capital's discipline, East and West.
(2026-05-15). PM Shehbaz hails 'historic' Pakistan-China ties in meeting with Chinese business delegation. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday met a high-level 11-member Chinese business delegation led by Qian Xiaojun, founder, president and controlling shareholder of IBI Beijing United Technology, at the prime minister's house. | According to the statement by the prime minister's office (PMO), PM Shehbaz welcomed the delegation to Pakistan. He said Pakistan and China enjoyed "historic ties" and the two countries were "All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partners". He lauded the remarkable progress made by China under the "visionary leadership" of President Xi Jinping and said that he was looking forward to his v…
(2026-05-15). Ed Miliband vows permanent shutdown of the North Sea. wattsupwiththat.com I have long believed Miliband is determined to do as much irreversible damage to the country as he can before he gets chucked out:…
(2026-05-15). Bay Area Communities to Mark 13th Annual Anti-Chevron Day. indybay.org Events include Global Speakers, Festival, and March in Richmond…
(2026-05-14). New Chinese battery offers fresh hope for hydrogen storage. ecns.cn Chinese researchers have built a new type of battery that may solve one of the biggest challenges in clean energy: how to store hydrogen easily and efficiently.
(2026-05-15). Australian Liberal leader launches tirade against immigrants in budget reply. wsws.org The speech was a political signal that amid its crisis, the opposition Liberal-National Coalition is turning to a fascistic, Trump-style "Australia First" appeal.
(2026-05-15). Mass layoffs to hit New York City's New School next month. wsws.org The New School University in New York City has announced massive layoffs of faculty and staff as a part of its right-wing restructuring program.
(2026-05-15). Why India's RSS is lobbying the West amid attacks on minorities at home. aljazeera.com Hate speech against religious minorities in India rose last year. Experts say far-right RSS is doing 'damage control'.
(2026-05-15). It's Not About "Blood Libel" , It's About Narrative Control. caitlinjohnstone.com.au And Other Notes: ; ⚪ ‚ùñ | Israel Israel apologists aren't shrieking about the New York Times report because they believe Israel was lied about, they're shrieking becau…
(2026-05-15). Saturday 5/16: San José…Billionaires ruin EVERYTHING! indybay.org Winchester Shopping Center sign | 3137 Stevens Creek Blvd, San José…
(2026-05-15). Amazon deforestation falls to eight-year low as scientists warn gains remain fragile. nationofchange.org Researchers credit stronger enforcement and environmental protections in Brazil while warning that fires, illegal logging, and political threats continue to endanger the rainforest.
(2026-05-14). AI drives boom in one-person companies nationwide. ecns.cn As artificial intelligence tools become cheaper, smarter and easier to use, they are helping more Chinese entrepreneurs turn personal expertise and online followings into one-person companies (OPCs), building lean businesses powered by digital platforms and AI-driven productivity.
(2026-05-15). 7 practical tips for a stress-free house move. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-15). Bunker Talk: Let's Talk About All The Things We Did And Didn't Cover This Week. twz.com Welcome to Bunker Talk. This is a weekend open discussion post for the best commenting crew on the net, in which we can chat about all the stuff that went on this week that we didn't cover. We can also talk about the stuff we did or whatever else grabs your interest. In other words, it's an off-topic thread. | This week's caption reads: | Sleeping accommodation in the Clapham deep shelter, London. Four thousand beds at three shillings a night, deep beneath London, are being offered to Festival of Britain visitors. The beds, together with dining accommodation, are in Clapham's deep shelter, now taken over by th…
(2026-05-15). Africa confirms fatal Ebola outbreak in Congo, urgent cross-border meeting called. scmp.com The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the continent's top public health body, on Friday confirmed a new Ebola outbreak in Congo's remote Ituri province, with 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths recorded so far. | The deaths and suspected cases have been recorded mainly in the Mongwalu and Rwampara health zones, the organisation said in a statement. | The Ebola virus is highly contagious and can be contracted through bodily fluids such as vomit, blood, or semen.
(2026-05-15). Ghada Karmi: I was there during Nakba. It didn't start in 1948. newarab.com 
When we talk about the Nakba, viewing it as a To understand the Nakba properly, one must see it as a much longer process that started years before 1948 and continued for years after. It wasn't a sudden disaster where everything was fine on May 14 and ruined on May 16; rather, it was the result of the Zionist movement working to gain control of Palestine. | The physical expulsions began in 19…
(2026-05-15). Nairobi Regional Delegation Facts & Figures 2025. icrc.org January – December 2025…
(2026-05-15). Meet VD Satheesan: Ex-Lawyer to Serve as Kerala Chief Minister. ummid.com The Congress President, Mallikarjun Khadge, Thursday May 14, 2026 nominated V.D. Satheesan as the New Chief Minister of Kerala (now Keralam).
(2026-05-15). Trump goes to Beijing as Washington faces a changed world. mronline.org 
Trump will bring with him a delegation from the biggest U.S. banks, tech firms, manufacturers and financial monopolies: Nvidia's Jensen Huang, Tesla's Elon Musk, Apple's Tim Cook, BlackRock's Larry Fink, Blackstone's Stephen Schwarzman, Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon, Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg, Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser, Mastercard CEO Michael Miebach, Micron CEO Sanjay Mehrotra, Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon, Visa CEO Ryan McInerney, Meta executive Dina Powell McCormick, and others.
(2026-05-15). Selma revisited: Mass voting rights march happening May 16. peoplesworld.org 
SELMA, Ala.—Shades of Selma, Ala., in 1965: Faith leaders, labor and civil rights groups will lead a mass march here across the Edmund Pettus Bridge—on May 16, as the centerpiece of an "All Roads Lead To The South: National Day of Action" for voting rights. This time, of course, the marchers will be missing the …
(2026-05-15). Inside Ukraine's Interceptor Drone Innovations Swatting Down Thousands Of Russian Shaheds. twz.com 
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(2026-05-15). Saturday 5/16: A Community Conversation: How Fascism Is Controlling Us and the World. indybay.org Black & Brown Social Club | 474 Valencia St. | San Francisco…
(2026-05-15). ACLU Report Finds Sacramento Police Disproportionately Stopped Black People for Traffic Violations. indybay.org Black and Latino drivers were more likely to be searched…
(2026-05-15). Argentina Retires Its A-4 Fightinghawks. twz.com 
(2026-05-15). Peru's leftist Sanchez to face Fujimori in presidential run-off. scmp.com Peru's leftist ‚Å presidential candidate Roberto Sanchez will face ‚Å Keiko Fujimori in the June run-off after narrowly securing second place in April's first-round vote, official results showed Friday, with 100 per cent of votes tallied. | The month-long count led to allegations of fraud in ‚Äåthe politically turbulent South American nation, notably from right-wing candidate Rafael Lopez Aliaga, who narrowly trailed Sanchez for much of the counting process.
(2026-05-15). Millions of Palestinians mark 78 years since the Nakba. aljazeera.com Nakba commemorations serve as remembrance and a call for justice, self-determination and the right to return.
(2026-05-15). Every Warship Launched Is a Local Disaster. juancole.com ( "Guns" is the stand-in for a well-funded military and "butter" for all the human goods, comforts, and needs of a society. | Economists, politicians, and generals have long considered the balance of guns and butter. Wage too many wars, produce too many arms, and there won't be enough money to keep a nation decently fed and comfortable. Produce too many co…
(2026-05-15). Iraq forms new government with only 14 of 23 ministers. longwarjournal.org Iraq's parliament approved the new government six months after parliamentary elections in November 2025. Ali al Zaidi is now the prime minister, but key ministries remain unfilled amid disagreements between Tehran and Washington and their partners over the government's formation.
(2026-05-15). Pedro Sánchez Isn't Waiting for a Savior. portside.org Pedro Sánchez Isn't Waiting for a Savior |
(2026-05-15). Energy bills keep rising. These candidates in Georgia say they can help. grist.org 
(2026-05-15). Pakistan seeks early launch of direct flights to US amid improved ties. tribune.com.pk 
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said on Friday that the government is keen to see the early launch of direct flights between Pakistan and the United States, adding that bilateral relations are rooted in mutual trust and cooperation. | The interior minister met with the US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Paul Kapur, alongside US Chargé d'Affaires Natalie Baker, Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry and the federal interior secretary, according to an official statement. | Both sides reviewed bilateral relations and exchanged views on the latest situation in t…
(2026-05-15). Real Madrid with a Lackluster Victory in the Spanish Football League. radiohc.cu Havana, May 14 (RHC) — Real Madrid secured a lackluster 2-0 victory against Oviedo today in the final match of the 36th round of the Spanish football league, although they received some whistles from the fans. | Goals from Gonzalo García in the 44th minute and Jude Bellingham in the 80th brought a small measure of joy to Real Madrid fans, who booed French star Kylian Mbappé, the target of criticism in recent days for his selfish attitude. | Brazilian Vinicius also received some boos from the Santiago Bernabéu crowd, who were unhappy with Real Madrid's dismal season. | Earlier, Girona drew 1-1 with Real Socie…
(2026-05-15). Palestinian family accuses Booking.com over illegal land use. newarab.com 
A The report, released ahead of Booking Holdings' annual general meeting on 2 June, alleges that the travel platform lists 41 active properties across 14 illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank, generating revenue for both the com…
(2026-05-15). The crisis of the Starmer government, the Labour Party and British capitalism. wsws.org The crisis of the Starmer government is the product of two long-term and twinned processes: the international decline of British imperialism amid the convulsions of global capitalism, and the total collapse of the Labour Party's working class constituency.
(2026-05-15). Eurovision finalists tune up as boycotting Spain digs in. al-monitor.com Eurovision performers from 25 countries on Friday went through a full dress rehearsal for the grand final, while Spain's prime minister defended the country's boycott of this year's event over Israel's participation.This year in Vienna marks the 70th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest, which despite the razzmatazz rarely escapes the politics in the background.Eurovision is the world's biggest live televised music spectacle, typically reaching more than 150 million viewers, and Saturday's final at the Wiener Stadthalle is set to be no exception.
(2026-05-15). WB 12th Result 2026 Declared, Check Toppers List. ummid.com The West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (WBCHSE) has declared on its official websites wbchse.nic.in and wbresults.nic.in Thursday May 14, 2026 the result of WBCHSE Class 12th HS examinations, also knwon as Uccha Madhyamik Pariksha, along with Merit List and Toppers details.
(2026-05-15). How to deal with this 'very Chinese time' in Western lives. scmp.com What comes to mind when you think of China, Japan and South Korea? | This was a question posed in a second-year sociology seminar during my time at Bristol, and it has stayed with me ever since. We were split into three groups and given 10 minutes to create posters capturing our immediate associations.
(2026-05-15). Starmer's failure heralds collapse of British political system. infobrics.org Labour's policies approved by barely 40% of the population, lowest level in several decades.
(2026-05-15). Saturday 5/16: 8th Annual HDSA San Jose Team Hope 5K Timed Run & 5K Walk. indybay.org Campbell Park at E Campbell Ave & Gilman Ave, Campbell, CA 95006…
(2026-05-14). 6.0-magnitude earthquake strikes off Japan's Iwo Jima: JMA. ecns.cn TOKYO, May 15 ⚪ A 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck off Japans Iwo Jima on Friday, the countrys weather agency said.
(2026-05-15). Josh Simons backs Burnham to keep the Labour Right alive. thecanary.co 
Disgraced MP and former Labour Together bigwig Josh Simons has explained why he's making way for Andy Burnham to return to parliament. But it's a load of rubbish. Because the only true reason is to keep the party's centrists in power. Simons is out, but his right-wing mission continues Simons's career was already over when […] | By
(2026-05-15). This fake 'fascist front' party robbed Scottish Greens of another MSP. thecanary.co 
The fake Scottish political party 'Independent Green Voice' (IGV) once again confused Scottish voters on 8 May and has deprived Scottish Greens of another MSP seat. IGV is run by a group of ex-UKIP and ex-BNP activists, alongside climate change denialists and holocaust deniers, and has no manifesto nor policy platform. Despite the real Scottish […] | By
(2026-05-15). 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.
(2026-05-15). Nakba march to be held in London amid far-right 'UTK' rally. newarab.com 
(2026-05-15). Protesting NYU Investigation of Students for an Anti-Zionist Passover Seder. juancole.com — | Letter regarding the initiation of an investigation of NYU students and faculty because of their alleged involvement with an "Anti-Zionist Passover Seder": | Linda Mills | President, New York University | linda.mills@nyu.edu | Mathew C. Varughes…
(2026-05-15). Behind PM Modi's Austerity Appeal. ummid.com Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal for austerity, urging families to cut back on personal spending and edible oil consumption amid high fuel prices and global conflicts, is purely an act of letting down the middle class.
(2026-05-15). Nebraska wonders which is riskier: The fires it starts, or the fires it fights. grist.org 
As the fast-moving blaze rolled toward Fire Chief Jason Schneider's district in Cozad, Nebraska, he and his crew faced a literal uphill battle. | The Cottonwood Fire was tearing through the Loess Canyons, an area defined by steep slopes, narrow valleys, few roads, and pockets of invasive eastern red cedar trees, which can throw embers and ash and even explode when they burn. | "You think you would have it put out, and you keep on moving north, and you'd look back south and it's just going again behind you," Schneider said of the March blaze. | But the situation started to improve when Schneider's crew connecte…
(2026-05-15). 'Heads Held High': Gautam Navlakha and Sahba Husain on life two years after bail. mronline.org 
'Jail is not just a microcosm of society, but it also mimics the social hierarchy and divisions outside.'
(2026-05-15). Eurovision braces for new protests over Israel's participation. aljazeera.com Eurovision is heading towards its grand final, but organisers are bracing for more demonstrations against Israel.
(2026-05-15). Australia's Support for Girls' Cricket in Pakistan Reaches Major Milestone. thinktank.pk The Australian High Commission (AHC), in collaboration with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and Serena Hotels, successfully hosted the Islamabad leg of the AHC—PCB Girls' Cricket Cup, celebrating a decade of Australia's support for girls' cricket in Pakistan. The initiative continues to empower young female athletes by creating opportunities through sports, leadership, and education. A …
(2026-05-15). NTA to re-conduct NEET UG 2026 after paper leak. ummid.com In a major setback for students who appeared in the NEET UG 2026, the National Testing Agency (NTA) has cancelled and decided to re-conduct the important medical entrance exam, conducted on Sunday May 03, 2026, after the agencies found evidence of paper leaks…
(2026-05-15). Ken Doll joins global beauty creators at Huda Beauty's London trip. tribune.com.pk 
Adnan Zafar, known as Ken Doll, was the only Pakistani creator invited to the Huda Beauty brand trip in London, joining international influencers in Huda Kattan's exclusive creator circle. | The content creator took to Instagram to share videos and pictures from the event, including a "get ready with me" featuring a full face of Huda Beauty products and a transition into his glam look. | View this post on Instagram | He documented the event in detail, thanking Kattan for her attention to detail and highlighting new products worth trying, while taking followers through his flight experience and a tour of the br…
(2026-05-15). Anger spreads after strike by 42,000 UC California workers canceled in the middle of the night. wsws.org The union bureaucracy is sabotaging workers in order to prevent a struggle which would inevitably develop into a broader fight that would threaten its ties to management and the Democratic Party.
(2026-05-15). Indian magnate Adani agrees to multimillion-dollar penalty in US court case. geo.tv 
Indian billionaire Gautam Adani attends the 51st Gems and Jewellery Awards in Jaipur, India, November 30, 2024. — ReuterIndian billionaire industrialist Gautam Adani has agreed to pay a multimillion-dollar settlement in a US civil court case linked to corruption without admitting…
(2026-05-15). Activists to Protest Marin Grocer United Markets Over Sale of Chickens from Perdue Factory. indybay.org Protesters to expose animal cruelty documented at Perdue's California subsidiary, Petaluma Poultry, and ask United Markets to cut ties…
(2026-05-15). UPSC Civil Services Prelims Admit Card 2026: Link, Steps to Download. ummid.com The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is releasing on its official website 'upsc.gov.in' the admit card (hall ticket also called as e-admit card) of the candidates who have registered for the Civil Services Preliminary Exams 2026.
(2026-05-15). Travolta gets surprise Cannes prize: 'beyond the Oscar'. scmp.com Hollywood star John Travolta was given a surprise lifetime achievement award at the Cannes Film Festival Friday as he premiered the first movie he has ever directed. | The man who became an icon overnight with Saturday Night Fever was visibly moved as he accepted the honorary Palme d'Or before the screening of Propeller One-Way Night Coach, which is based on a book about his first experience in an airliner.
(2026-05-15). SPL 25/26: Ronaldo trails behind Ivan Toney in Golden Boot Race. ummid.com Cristiano Ronaldo has taken Al-Nassr Saudi FC to the cusp of Saudi Pro League Title 2026 but the highest goal scorer in international football is trailing behind Al Ahli's Ivan Toney in Golden Boot race.
(2026-05-14). China-Central Asia forum focuses on promoting human rights progress through high-quality development. ecns.cn TASHKENT, May 14 ⚪ The fourth China-Central Asia Human Rights Development Forum was held here Thursday, focusing on jointly promoting human rights progress through high-quality development.The forum was initiated in 2023 by the China Foundation for Human Rights Development.
(2026-05-15). War, Arrogance, and the Unraveling of U.S. Power. fpif.org The United States is not approaching collapse because it lacks power. It is approaching collapse because it has too often mistaken power for wisdom. Its armed forces remain unmatched in reach, its financial system remains central to global commerce, and its technology sector continues to shape the future. Yet these advantages can conceal a more dangerous condition: the erosion of judgment. | A superpower begins to decay when it treats coercion as strategy, military reach as political authority, and exemption from rules as evidence of strength. The result is not immediate collapse, but a cumulative weakening of le…
(2026-05-15). Autocracy, Confusion and Teaching History Part Two. scheerpost.com Jim Mamer ScheerPost History is not old, especially with people still living with its consequences. Delicia Turner Sonnenberg Comments on Directing August Wilson's Fences 2026 Part One Available Here Part one of Autocracy, Confusion and Teaching History dealt with how the Trump Administration has fostered an atmosphere of political chaos within which they have attacked …
(2026-05-15). Trade union leaders call for orderly transition from Starmer to police working class opposition. wsws.org The trade union bureaucracy bears direct responsibility for delivering the working class into the hands of the Starmer government.
(2026-05-15). Several injured in Libya football clashes, govt building set ablaze. newarab.com 
Clashes that erupted after a football match in a western Libyan town left several people injured, authorities said Friday, while Fights began in the town of Tarhuna, some 80 kilometres (49 miles) south of the capital, after a match between Tripoli's Al-Ittihad SCSC and Misrata's Asswehly SC on Thursday. | The game, which was held behind closed doors, was suspended shortly before the final whistle after Al-Ittihad's players protested over a penalty kick they believe should have been awar…
(2026-05-15). Israeli forces kill Palestinian teen, settlers set mosque ablaze. newarab.com 
The teenager, identified as 16-year-old Fahd Zidan Owais, was shot and killed by Israeli army fire in a village south of Nablus. | Israeli forces prevented Palestine Red Crescent crews from reachi…
(2026-05-15). Sukhneet, Suhani, Divanshi Top PSEB 12th 2026 Exam Scoring 100% Marks. ummid.com Sukhneet Kaur, Suhani Chauhan and Divanshi have topped the PSEB Punjab Class 12th board exam 2026 the result of which was announced today i.e. Wednesday May 13, 2026.
(2026-05-14). High-quality development of China's service sector to boost industry, benefit people. ecns.cn In the first quarter of this year, the value-added output of China's service industry accounted for 61.7 percent of GDP and contributed 63.2 percent to the country's economic growth, cementing its status as the largest pillar of the national economy, official data showed.
(2026-05-15). Grey Tiles That Pair Beautifully with Full Body Vitrified Tiles. ummid.com Grey tiles have gained strong popularity in modern interiors due to their calm, neutral tone and versatile design appeal as they blend easily with a wide range of styles, from minimal to contemporary, while helping spaces feel balanced and visually open.
(2026-05-15). FIFA officials meet Chinese broadcaster over World Cup rights negotiations. ecns.cn FIFA officials visited Beijing on Thursday for talks with Chinese football authorities and state broadcaster CCTV as negotiations continued over television rights for upcoming World Cups, according to Chinese media reports.
(2026-05-15). JFK's Last Stand and the Forensic Trail Left in the Vietnam Files. covertactionmagazine.com This article addresses one of the most consequential and deliberately obscured chapters in American history: President John F. Kennedy's potentially planned strategic withdrawal from Vietnam, its abrupt reversal under Lyndon B. Johnson, and the documentary evidence suggesting foreknowledge of policy transformation. The focus centers on National Security Action Memorandum (NSAM) 263, its betrayal through NSAM …
(2026-05-15). Trump and Xi hold high-stakes talks in Beijing. aljazeera.com US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are meeting for a second day in Beijing.
(2026-05-15). "The grimmest moment in my political lifetime:" Adam Hochschild, Historian. juancole.com A New World Order | "For a colonized people the most essential value, because the most concrete, is first and foremost the land: the land which will bring them bread and, above all, dignity."
| ‚Äï Frantz Fanon, The Wretched of the Earth | Fariba Amini writes: "Adam Hochschild is an American journalist and author who is best known for his book, King Leopold's Ghost, which is the horrifying story of the Congo under the Belgians. His many other books include Spain in our Hearts, about the Spanish Civil war, and To End All Wars: A Story of Loyalty and Rebellion, 1914—1918. | A lecturer at…
(2026-05-15). Spain 'on right side of history' with Eurovision boycott: PM. newarab.com 
(2026-05-15). The fuel to my revolutionary optimism. nationofchange.org As distant as it may seem, I am only two generations removed from the 1948 Catastrophe of Palestine, where over 750,000 Palestinians were displaced from their land, and thousands were massacred.
(2026-05-15). Prosecutors seek death penalty for US man charged with killing Israeli embassy staffers. al-monitor.com Prosecutors said Friday that they will seek the death penalty for a Chicago man charged with fatally shooting two Israeli embassy staffers in the US capital last year.Elias Rodriguez was arrested immediately after the May 21 shooting of Yaron Lischinsky, 30, and his fiancee, Sarah Milgrim, 26, outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington.US Attorney Jeanine Pirro said in a court filing that prosecutors will seek the death penalty for Rodriguez, who faces murder, firearms and hate crime charges.
(2026-05-15). Rep. Jared Golden Joins GOP to Block House Iran War Powers Resolution Yet Again. truthout.org Maine Democratic Congressman Jared Golden was the target of fresh ire late Thursday after casting his party's sole vote against a war powers resolution in the US House aimed at curbing President Donald Trump's disastrous war against Iran. Though Golden, who is not seeking reelection this year, was an original cosponsor of the resolution (H.Con.Res.75) offered by fellow Democratic Rep. |
(2026-05-15). Agreement Secures Strong Protections for World's Oldest Oak in California. indybay.org JURUPA VALLEY, Calif., May 12, 2026 — Conservation groups and Southern California developers reached an agreement today to create conservation areas and improve wildlife connectivity to help safeguard the world's oldest known living oak — a plant that is at least 13,000 years old with cultural significance to local Tribes.
(2026-05-15). High School Students Expose Lies About OAK Explansion Plans. indybay.org Students call on Port Commissioners to de-certify Environmental Report based on false information.
(2026-05-15). Parts of Somalia face famine risk for first time since 2022. newarab.com 
Areas of southern Somalia are at risk of famine, two global food security monitors said on Thursday, with one district reaching a level of hunger not seen in the country since 2022. | One of the world's most food-insecure nations because of frequent drought, conflict and poverty, Somalia last experienced famine in 2011, when around 250,000 people died, and came close in 2017 and 2022. | This time, global cuts to foreign aid and the impacts of the
(2026-05-15). Sunday 7/19: 5th Annual Ride for Palestine. indybay.org 1101 8th St, Berkeley, CA…
(2026-05-15). Starmer government mounts mass police crackdown against London protests, targeting pro-Palestinian movement. wsws.org Met Deputy Assistant Commissioner James Harman boasted that police had "arrested and charged people for calling for intifada at protests"
(2026-05-15). How to choose an independent mortgage broker in Lake Macquarie. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-15). SCOTUS Ruling on Voting Rights Act Puts a Third of Black Caucus Seats at Risk. truthout.org Nearly a third of the seats in Congress currently held by members of the Congressional Black Caucus could be at risk due to a recent Supreme Court ruling upending aspects of the Voting Rights Act (VRA), a new analysis has found. In late April, the conservative-led Supreme Court, in a 6-3 decision along partisan lines, ruled against enforcement mechanisms used by some lower courts requiring… |
(2026-05-15). Israel threatens to sue NYT over report on sex abuse of Palestinian inmates. geo.tv 
The New York Times building is seen in Manhattan, New York, US, August 3, 2020. — ReutersJERUSALEM: Israel on Thursday threatened to take The New York Times to court over a piece it published denouncing allegedly widespread sexual abuse against Palestinian detainees.Prime…
(2026-05-15). Mélenchon 2027: A presidential campaign that holds back workers' mobilization. wsws.org Sunday, May 3, Jean-Luc Mélenchon announced on TF1 a candidacy not to mobilize workers against austerity and the war against Iran but to smother that mobilization within a nationalist orientation toward French capitalist institutions.
(2026-05-15). How Office Suite Integrations Make an LMS Work More Smoothly. moguldom.com Modern versions of learning management systems provide training delivery and management of educational content in many organizations today. These systems have become essential for businesses and schools, as remote work and online learning have become more common. An integration with office suite applications makes a learning management system more powerful. Integrations with productivity suites simplify …
(2026-05-15). Sunday 5/31: Farmworkers Betrayed: Latinx Feminists speak out on César Chávez abuses ⚪ watch party. indybay.org New Valencia Hall, 747 Polk St., San Francisco…
(2026-05-15). Richard Overy: Rethinking The Second World War. newleftreview.org Interviewed by Tom Stevenson, one of Britain's leading historians discusses the development of his understanding of the war as a terminal clash between imperial-colonial systems, built on close analysis of its interrelated military, political and economic dimensions.
(2026-05-15). Canada takes key step towards new oil pipeline to serve Asia markets. scmp.com Prime Minister Mark Carney and the leader of Canada's oil-rich Alberta province took a major step on Friday towards building an oil pipeline that could substantially increase crude exports to Asia. | Expanding overseas energy exports has emerged as a key part of Carney's strategy to reduce Canada's economic reliance on the US, but plans for a new pipeline are facing stiff resistance over environmental concerns.
(2026-05-15). What happens to those who say no to fighting wars? aljazeera.com Al Jazeera's @avawarrinerr explains what it means for people who object to fighting in wars today.
(2026-05-15). If You See These Flyers In The TL/SOMA, Rip Them Down. indybay.org The Central City SRO Collaborative Is A Fake Tenants Rights Organization Funded By Taxpayer Dollars…
(2026-05-15). WB Uccha Madhyamik 12th Result 2026 Date: May 14, Time: 10:30 AM. ummid.com The West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (WBCHSE) is declaring on its official websites wbchse.nic.in and wbresults.nic.in today i.e. Thursday May 14, 2026 the result of WBCHSE Class 12th HS 2026 examinations, also known as Uccha Madhyamik Pariksha, held in March 2026.
(2026-05-15). More Billionaire Advertising-Billionaire Lurie Pushes Alan Wong A Shill For Billionaires. indybay.org Billionaires are pushing Alan Wang in the election.
(2026-05-15). Saudi Arabia Advances Green Economy Goals with Lenovo Sustainability Collaboration. thinktank.pk Lenovo, Regional Voluntary Carbon Market Company (VCM), and ClimeCo have announced a landmark partnership designed to support sustainable industrial operations as Lenovo expands its manufacturing footprint in Saudi Arabia. The collaboration marks a significant milestone in aligning industrial growth with environmental responsibility in the Kingdom. As Lenovo develops one of its largest global manufacturing operations …
(2026-05-15). Sebastian Veg: Three Vistas of Hong Kong. newleftreview.org Sebastian Veg on Ming-Sho Ho, Be Water; Ching Kwan Lee, Forever Hong Kong; Edmund Cheng and Samson Yuen, The Making of Leaderful Mobilization. Studies of Hong Kong's 2019 protests.
(2026-05-14). Chinese pianist Lang Lang receives inaugural Daphne Music Award in Denmark. ecns.cn COPENHAGEN, May 14 ⚪ Chinese pianist Lang Lang received the inaugural Daphne Music Award in Copenhagen on Thursday in recognition of his artistic achievements and efforts to bring classical music to wider audiences.
(2026-05-15). Chinese heavy-duty robot sets Guinness World Record for payload capacity. ecns.cn A Chinese-made industrial robot has set a Guinness World Record for payload capacity, highlighting China's push to expand its advanced manufacturing sector.
(2026-05-15). Israel using solitary confinement against Palestinian children. newarab.com 
The The group issued a freedom of information request to the IPS to obtain the data, with figures showing that the solitary confinement of children has dramatically risen, from one case recorded i…
(2026-05-15). US Postmaster General floats ending six-days-a-week mail delivery, closing most local post offices. wsws.org The proposals, made at the May 8 Board of Governors meeting, amounts to the abolition of USPS as a public service, converting it openly into a for-profit model and setting the stage for its privatization.
(2026-05-15). Finland warns of drone scare near Helsinki, fighter jets scrambled, flights diverted. scmp.com Finland warned the public of drones possibly entering its airspace, for the first time near the capital city Helsinki, in the early hours of Friday. | Flights were disrupted at the country's biggest airport, Helsinki-Vantaa, and about 1.8 million residents of southern Finland were told to remain indoors after overnight Ukrainian strikes on Russia near Finland prompted concern that unmanned aircraft had strayed into the country.
(2026-05-15). Vote NO on the SAG-AFTRA tentative agreement: Entertainment workers must join the broader struggle of the working class. wsws.org The SAG-AFTRA tentative agreement locks performers into four years of managed decline, institutionalizes AI exploitation and must be rejected. Build rank-and-file committees now!
(2026-05-15). How David Ben-Gurion got the Palestinians wrong in 1948. aljazeera.com The Palestinian question never disappeared despite Israel's best efforts and worst brutality.
(2026-05-15). Virginia AFL-CIO: Spanberger's veto is betrayal of working people. peoplesworld.org 
Editor's Note: On Thursday, May 14, Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger vetoed legislation to expand collective bargaining to public workers—despite promising repeatedly to support it—sparking a firestorm of criticism from the labor movement. The statement below, published here as an op-ed, was issued by the Virginia AFL-CIO. Today, Governor Abigail Spanberger turned her back on working …
(2026-05-15). Al-Amari after the Nakba: One fear shared across generations. newarab.com 
In a quiet corner of the Every year on
(2026-05-15). Maldives rescuers search for missing Italian divers in underwater cave. scmp.com Rescue teams in the Indian Ocean archipelago of the Maldives searched for a second day Friday for the bodies of four missing Italians following the country's deadliest diving accident, officials said. | Italy's foreign ministry said on Thursday night that five citizens had died while diving, with Maldivian authorities recovering one body.
(2026-05-14). Chinese-made EVs increasingly visible in Britain: scholar. ecns.cn LONDON, May 14 ⚪ Chinese-made electric vehicleshave become increasingly visible in the British market, David Bailey, professor of business economics at the University of Birmingham, said in a written interview with Xinhua on Thursday.
(2026-05-15). Almost 20 million people in Sudan still face acute hunger. newarab.com 
Some 19.5 million Sudanese people, or more than 40 percent of the population, The spread of hunger and famine has become a hallmark of the
(2026-05-15). NBN: never been necessary. onlineopinion.com.au Every now and then an act of government incompetence and waste is so egregious that it's enough to wake the beast within.
(2026-05-15). Scientists identify massive new dinosaur following Thailand dig. aljazeera.com Nagatitan chaiyaphumensis had enough unique features to be considered a new species.
(2026-05-15). The FBI Has Established a "Payback Squad" to Target Trump Foes — Report. truthout.org The FBI has reportedly established a team of agents, informally known as a "payback squad," that is tasked with pursuing investigations (and eventually charges) against individuals perceived to be the political enemies of President Donald Trump. NOTUS reported on the details of the so-called payback squad, citing four individuals with knowledge of its existence… |
(2026-05-15). 'King of the North' Burnham takes first step to challenge UK's Starmer. scmp.com Before he even entered the race, Andy Burnham was the favourite to unseat Keir Starmer as Britain's prime minister. | The mayor of Greater Manchester led opinion polls and was the front runner among bookmakers and Polymarket. Late Thursday, the biggest obstacle fell away: Labour MP Josh Simons quit the House of Commons, clearing the way for Burnham to win a seat in Parliament, a requirement for the top job.
(2026-05-15). For Palestinians, the Nakba Isn't Just History. It's Also Our Present. truthout.org When I first watched the trailer of the prize-winning film All That's Left of You by the brilliant Palestinian American filmmaker Cherien Dabis, tears streamed down my face and my heart raced. The nearly three-minute video opened the wound of decades of displacement, unending tragedy, and the collective trauma Palestinians have passed down through generations. In the film, Dabis traces the life of… |
(2026-05-15). Bond markets send out a warning. wsws.org The yield or interest rate on UK bonds has reached its highest level since 1998.
(2026-05-15). Activists to Protest at Petco and Demand the End of All Animal Sales. indybay.org Following SF Animal Commission's vote to recommend a ban on the retail sale of animals, advocates will rally in San Francisco to bring attention to cruelty of the exotic pet trade…
(2026-05-15). VA Gov. Spanberger Vetoes Bill Allowing Public Employees to Collectively Bargain. truthout.org Gov. Abigail Spanberger vetoed collective bargaining legislation Thursday, drawing major criticism from some of the state's largest unions and labor advocate groups. The governor previously expressed support for the bills that would allow more Virginia public workers to organize in unions and negotiate their working conditions and pay rates. Spanberger first sought amendments to Senate… |
(2026-05-15). More Sweeps of Survival Gear & Disabled Sidewalk Sleepers at Coral St. indybay.org Expanded Speech to the Community at Santa Cruz City Council Tuesday afternoon on May 12, 2026…
(2026-05-15). Texas took documented immigrants' CDL licenses, leaving them with no income. peoplesworld.org 
Veronica Viera loved watching Texas unfold from the driver's seat of her bright pink 18-wheeler—the winding roads, the small towns, the sense of freedom—so losing her license in a government crackdown on documented immigrants was devastating. No more trips to and from Houston, listening to pop and Christian music. No more hauling whiskey from Laredo, …
(2026-05-15). Asset finance In Australia: A practical guide for small business. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-15). Ukraine's Proposed Legislation Threatens Rights. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A placard reads "Civil Code Is Step Back" during a peaceful protest to urge MPs to refine the draft of the new Civil Code taking into account amendments proposed by human rights activists, in Mariinsky Park, Kyiv, Ukraine, May 5, 2026. | © 2026 Pavlo Bahmut/Ukrinform via Reuters…
(2026-05-15). KEAM 2026 Result: Link, Steps to Check. ummid.com The Office of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE) Government of Kerala is declaring the result of KEAM 2026 — the entrance exam held for admission in Engineering and Pharmacy courses on its official website cee.kerala.gov.in.
(2026-05-15). New Podcast/Painting Video: AI, Weaponized Robots, And The Ethics Of Porn. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Our best one yet! Available on video or audio. Caitlin and Tim discuss AI, Israel's threat to sue the New York Times, militarized robots, and the ethics of watching porn. Caitlin paints Sam Altman. Please send us your questions, comments and feedback so we can respond to them in our next podcast. __________________ The best …
(2026-05-15). Thursday 5/14: Heeding Lebanese Voices: Villages in Ruin and Caring for the Displaced. indybay.org Zoom | us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9Fno……
(2026-05-15). Muslim American groups say Republicans are weaponising congressional hearings. geo.tv 
(2026-05-15). The Progressives Propelling Abdul El-Sayed Forward in Michigan. portside.org The Progressives Propelling Abdul El-Sayed Forward in Michigan |
(2026-05-15). Homeless Persons Legal Assistance Project Returns. indybay.org Court Navigation and Local Ordinance Assistance for the Houseless Community…
(2026-05-15). Golmaal fans rejoice as Rohit Shetty teases new instalment. tribune.com.pk 
Filmmaker Rohit Shetty teased the return of the beloved Golmaal franchise, which has already delivered four hit films, exciting fans of the nostalgic comedy series. | The director took to his Instagram to share a memorable video featuring moments from the 2006 film, reliving the iconic era. | View this post on Instagram | His caption read, "Driving down the memory lane! How old were you when you watched the first Golmaal?" He added, "We promise you'll relive those happy days very soon…filming in progress". | Fans were overjoyed by the announcement, sharing how old they were when they first watched the film a…
(2026-05-15). Enlaces de Red Latina sin fronteras 11.05.2026. indybay.org ENLACES de Red Latina sin fronteras 11.05.2026 | comunicaciones e información para la liberación…
(2026-05-15). Ucrânia se transforma em cemitério de mercenários latino-americanos. strategic-culture.su Colombianos e outros latinos morrem em massa nas trincheiras da Ucrânia. | Junte-se a nós no e . | Escreva para nós: | A recente morte de…
(2026-05-15). French imperialism, the war on Iran and the EU assault on migrants. wsws.org This speech was delivered by Alex Lantier, Parti de l'égalité socialiste (PES) national secretary, at the 2026 May Day Online Rally, organized by the WSWS and the ICFI.
(2026-05-15). Sunday 6/14: Reclaim Our Flag Day. indybay.org Gateway Plaza | 790 W El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA 94040 | (at the corner of Castro & El Camino)…
(2026-05-15). Saturday 5/16: 78th Nakba Day of Remembrance: Kite Build and Solidarity Fly. indybay.org Brickyard Cove, Berkeley (park at Seabreeze Market & Deli – 598 University Ave, Berkeley)…
(2026-05-15). Benched Mbappe says he's fourth-choice forward at Real Madrid under Arbeloa. aljazeera.com Striker jeered by own fans as he came off bench in return from injury in 2-0 La Liga win over Real Oviedo.