independent.co.uk (2026-05-24). Iran-US war latest: Tehran brands Trump 'inconsistent with reality' after he announces peace deal is 'largely negotiated'Trump added that the deal was "subject to finalisation between the United States of America, the Islamic Republic of Iran, and the various other countries."
However, the Strait of Hormuz would remain under Iran's management according to the latest exchanged text between Tehran and the US, Iran's Fars news agency reported.
It dismissed Trump's announcement of reopening the strait as part of a "largely negotiated" deal as "incomplete and inconsistent with reality."
responsiblestatecraft.org (2026-05-24). Warmongers in meltdown as Trump heralds Iran dealThat restraint matters. Unlike his earlier proclamations of imaginary breakthroughs, this statement carried the tone of a serious diplomatic signal rather than political indiscipline.
presstv.co.uk (2026-05-24). Pezeshkian: Iran ready to assure world it is not seeking nuclear weaponsIranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says the Islamic Republic is prepared to reassure the international community that it is not pursuing nuclear weapons.
Speaking on Sunday on the sidelines of a visit to the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB), Pezeshkian said Tehran remains committed to diplomacy and regional stability.
The president said that Israel, not Iran, is the main source of war and insecurity in West Asia.
(2026-05-24). Voices opposed to U.S. aggression against Cuba: "We must stop this madness" radiohc.cu U.S. President Donald Trump is recklessly escalating tensions with Cuba and preparing for eventual military action against the Caribbean nation, the peace organization CodePink has warned. | "We must stop this madness," the group said in a message on social media. "Cubans, not Washington politicians or Miami hardliners, should decide Cuba's future." | CodePink rejected the Justice Department's proposed indictment of Cuban leader Raúl Castro "while (Trump) intensifies the brutal blockade and prepares for an invasion." | The organization urged voters to direct their respective members of the US Congress to vote "Ye…
(2026-05-24). A war-weakened Trump shows up at Xi's door. tribune.com.pk 
If there was a geopolitical theatre, it was set in Beijing earlier this month, where US President Donald Trump arrived with a jet full of CEOs and tech bosses in tow, turning up at Xi Jinping's doorstep in a way that felt less like a routine diplomatic visit and more like a Trump-style performance — built for spectacle, but with little substance. If that was not enough, Vladimir Putin swung by the Chinese capital just days after the American delegation had left, adding another layer of symbolism to a week in which Xi appeared, almost casually, at the centre of the entire geopolitical frame, while Trump l…
(2026-05-24). Trump to allow Iran to dictate terms, protecting its deadliest proxy right before major attack. hindustantimes.com Hezbollah claimed Iran's latest ceasefire proposal included guarantees for Lebanon as Israeli strikes intensified across the south. The group said Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi sent a message promising Tehran would "never abandon" Hezbollah amid fears of renewed U.S.-Israel military action. Reports also claimed Pakistani mediators carried Iran's proposal to Washington. Meanwhile, Lebanon insisted its security talks with Israel must remain separate from U.S.-Iran negotiations. Fresh Israeli evacuation warnings and strikes in Nabatieh have now fueled fears that the Lebanon front could once again explode i…
(2026-05-24). Israeli attacks on Lebanon spur fears of US-Iran deal derailing. newarab.com 
Israel continued its strikes on The deal, which was agreed in principle on Sunday, is reported to have a 60-day truce for further negotiations and to end the war between Israel and Hezbollah. | Uncertainty remains over whether Israel could attempt to undermine any ceasefire by continuing its war on Lebanon. | A truce…
(2026-05-24). Proposed US-Iran deal involves opening strait during ceasefire extension: report. geo.tv 
Vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, Iran, May 22, 2026. — ReutersUS to 'lift' blockade on Iranian ports under agreement.Sanctions waivers to 'allow' Iranian oil exports again.Iran 'commits' to not pursue nuclear weapons capability.
(2026-05-23). U.S. media say Iran deal may include ceasefire extension, reopening Hormuz. ecns.cn A proposed agreement the United States and Iran are close to signing involves a 60-day ceasefire extension during which the Strait of Hormuz would be reopened, Iran would be able to freely sell oil, and negotiations would be held on curbing Iran's nuclear program, Axios quoted a U.S. official as saying on Saturday.
(2026-05-24). 'Nuclear weapons are haram in Islam': Iran representative in India says Tehran doesn't want nukes. coastaldigest.com
(2026-05-24). Presidente iraní reafirma que Teherán no busca armas nucleares. radiohc.cu El presidente de Irán, Masoud Pezeshkian, aseguró este domingo que su país no busca desarrollar armas nucleares y reiteró la disposición de Teherán a ofrecer garantías a la comunidad internacional sobre el carácter pacífico de su programa nuclear. | Durante una entrevista concedida a la televisión estatal iraní, el mandatario afirmó que la República Islámica "está dispuesta a garantizar al mundo que no busca adquirir armas nucleares". | Pezeshkian sostuvo además que Irán no pretende generar inestabilidad ni conflictos en la región, aunque acusó a Israel de aprovechar las tensiones regionales para mantener un clim…
(2026-05-24). The Russian-Chinese Communiqué. popularresistance.org The Russian Federation and the People's Republic of China (hereinafter referred to as the Parties), being civilizations with an ancient history, founding countries of the United Nations (U.N.) and permanent members of its Security Council, important centers of power in a multipolar world, playing a constructive role in maintaining the global balance of power and improving the system of international relations, | Guided by the ideas of the Russian-Chinese Joint Declaration on a Multipolar World and the Formation of a New International Order of April 23, 1997, the Joint Declaration between the Russian Federation…
(2026-05-24). What we know about the proposed US-Iran deal. geo.tv 
Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz are visible near the beach of Bandar Abbas, Iran, May 22, 2026. — Reuters More than three months after the United States and Israel launched a war against Iran, renewed hopes have emerged that the conflict may soon come to an end.The war…
(2026-05-24). How Chinese traders in Iran are keeping business afloat as war capsizes naval shipping. scmp.com As the US-Israel war on Iran stretches past its 80th day and continues to upend global naval shipping, a growing number of Chinese investors in Iran are turning to railway and overland transport routes to keep their businesses afloat. | While disruptions to ship traffic in the Strait of Hormuz show little sign of abating, many are hoping that transcontinental freight links across Eurasia could become a more reliable option.
(2026-05-24). Trump says framework of Iran deal 'largely negotiated,' with provision to reopen strait. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump gestures as he leaves Marine One to board Air Force One en route to Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, as he departs Morristown Airport in Morristown, New Jersey, US, May 22, 2026. — ReutersTrump says Strait of Hormuz reopening under emerging deal.Pakistan…
(2026-05-24). Hezbollah chief says hopes for Iran-US deal. newarab.com 
Hezbollah and Israel have clashed since Iranian officials have said an understandin…
(2026-05-24). Iran hangs man for spying during war with US, Israel: judiciary. newarab.com 
"Mojtaba Kian… who sent information related to the country's defence industry units to the enemy, was hanged early this morning," the judiciary's Mizan Online website reported. | It said he shared information related to Iran's defence capabilities during the nearly 40-da…
(2026-05-24). Iran hawks in US, Israel warn against potential US-Iran deal. newarab.com 
(2026-05-24). US lawmakers split over proposed Iran agreement. newarab.com 
US lawmakers appearing on Sunday morning talk shows split sharply over
(2026-05-23). Trump says peace agreement with Iran 'largely negotiated'. ecns.cn Trump says peace agreement with Iran"largely negotiated".
(2026-05-24). Tens of Thousands Rally in Havana Against US Aggression as Cuba Prepares Citizens for War. progressivehub.net BRETT WILKINS | COMMON DREAMS…
(2026-05-24). Socialist Alliance: Labor must reject latest US pretext for military action on Cuba. socialist-alliance.org 
The Socialist Alliance (SA) condemns the US Department of Justice's decision to reopen a three-decade old case against former Cuban president Raúl Castro, warning it could serve as a pretext for military action against the Caribbean nation.
(2026-05-24). Tuesday 6/16: Cuba Community Call. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/cuba616…
(2026-05-24). Brazilian Oil Workers Demand that Lula & Brazil Break the US Oil Blockade of Cuba. indybay.org Brazilian oil workers unions are demanding that Brazil and Lula break the US imposed oil embargo on Cuba. They have rallied at the headquarters of Petrobras to end the oil blockade…
(2026-05-24). ALBA-TCP calls accusation against Raul Castro "illegitimate and illegal" radiohc.cu The Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America-Peoples' Trade Treaty (ALBA-TCP) called the indictment brought by the United States Department of Justice against Raúl Castro Ruz, leader of the Cuban Revolution, "illegitimate and illegal." | In a statement, the Latin American and Caribbean integration bloc expressed its "deep concern" regarding the recent economic measures aimed at strangling the Republic of Cuba, a founding member of the Alliance. | Likewise, it expressed its firm rejection of the escalating actions by the U.S. government, "including the illegitimate and illegal indictment of the leader of…
(2026-05-24). Cuba receives 15,000-tonne shipment of rice donated by China. scmp.com A shipment of 15,000 tonnes of rice donated by the Chinese government to Cuba has arrived at the port of Havana, the island's president said on Sunday. | The shipment is the first batch of a promised 60,000 tonnes that China says it will donate to Cuba, which is grappling with dire shortages.
(2026-05-24). Asia-Pacific left statements: Reject latest pretext for war, US hands off Cuba. links.org.au 
Statements opposing US indictment of Raúl Castro by Socialist Alliance (Australia), Socialist Party of Malaysia and Partido Lakas ng Masa (PLM, Party of the Labouring Masses, the Philippines).
(2026-05-24). Tuesday 5/26: STOP Strangling Cuba! Lula & Brazil Break the Oil Blockade – Rally at Brazilian Consulate. indybay.org Brazilian Consulate | 300 Montgomery St. | San Francisco…
(2026-05-24). Cuba celebrates 63 years of international medical solidarity. radiohc.cu Cuba commemorates the 63rd anniversary of the beginning of its international medical cooperation, a chapter of solidarity that began with the deployment of the first brigade to Algeria. | Prime Minister Manuel Marrero highlighted on the social network X that "since then, more than 605,000 Cuban healthcare workers have collaborated in 165 countries." | The head of government emphasized that the island, despite pressure from the United States and manipulation campaigns against Cuban medical collaboration, "will continue to bring health and solidarity to every corner of the world that needs it." | For his part, Fore…
(2026-05-24). China delivers aid package to Cuba with 15,000 tons of rice. radiohc.cu The Chinese Ambassador to Cuba, Hua Xin, announced that the island nation will receive a new humanitarian aid package in response to the economic blockade imposed by the United States on Cuba. | "Today, we delivered 15,000 tons of rice, the first batch of the 60,000-ton emergency aid donation project to Cuba, which demonstrates, once again, the fraternity and solidarity between China and Cuba," wrote a spokesperson on their Twitter account. | Cuba's Minister of Domestic Trade, Betsy Díaz, specified that the 15,000 tons of rice will be distributed throughout the country, benefiting the Cuban population of 9.6 mill…
(2026-05-24). Denuncia Morales Ojeda en Cuba el uso de la mentira como arma. radiohc.cu En los momentos actuales la administración de Estados Unidos ha intensificado su hostilidad contra Cuba recurriendo a su arma más antigua: la mentira. | Así denuncio en su perfil oficial de X, el Secretario de Organización del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba, Roberto Morales Ojeda, quien aseveró que la ofensiva difamatoria es parte de una práctica histórica que utiliza acusaciones fraudulentas para justificar agresiones contra países soberanos. | En su mensaje, Morales Ojeda enfatiza que mientras se manipula con la oferta de una supuesta "ayuda humanitaria" de 100 millones de dólares, la realidad mue…
(2026-05-24). Reafirma Cuba solidaridad con àÅfrica en evento en Nueva York. radiohc.cu La Misión Permanente de Cuba ante las Naciones Unidas participó en un acto celebrado en Harlem, Nueva York, con motivo del Mes de la Liberación Africana, dedicado a resaltar las luchas históricas de los pueblos africanos y su legado de resistencia y dignidad, informó la institución a través de su perfil en la red social Facebook. | Durante el encuentro, el embajador cubano ante la ONU, Yuri Gala López, recordó la cooperación histórica de Cuba con países de àÅfrica y el Caribe, basada en principios de hermandad, respeto mutuo y apoyo solidario en sectores como la salud, la educación y la formación de recurso…
(2026-05-24). Trabajadores de la Empresa Arquitecto de la comunidad al lado de Raúl y la revolución. radiohc.cu 
Con la convicción de que Raúl es Raúl, el líder indiscutible de esta Revolución, los trabajadores de la Empresa Provincial de Servicios Técnicos Arquitecto de la Comunidad en Villa Clara reafirmaron su lealtad al General de Ejército, y suscribieron la declaración del Gobierno Cubano en contra de la burda acusación de Estados Unidos hacia uno de los paradigmas de nuestra última etapa de las luchas por la definitiva independencia de Cuba. | "Le acompañamos con el pie en el estribo, enfrentando desafíos y convirtiendo el revés en victoria. El bloqueo no ha cejado a los "dignos hombres de nuestro ejército de arquitec…
(2026-05-24). Cienfuegueros denuncian nueva infamia de Estados Unidos contra el General de Ejército Raúl Castro Ruz. radiohc.cu La nueva infamia del Departamento de Justicia de Estados Unidos, contra el General de Ejército Raúl Castro Ruz, líder de la Revolución y otros dirigentes cubanos fue denunciada por trabajadores de la Empresa Eléctrica de Cienfuegos, junto a estudiantes y pueblo en general en acto donde proclamaron °Cuba Vencerá! °Nuestro compromiso y lo que nos une: La Verdad!.
(2026-05-24). Cuban Foreign Ministry denounces cynicism of U.S. secretary of state. radiohc.cu Carlos Fernández de Cossío, Cuba's Deputy Foreign Minister, has denounced on his Facebook profile the statements of the U.S. secretary of state, who reiterated that he will continue to apply maximum economic pressure against the island, even if this provokes a humanitarian crisis that would be perceived as a threat 90 miles from U.S. territory and justify military aggression.
(2026-05-24). Cuba agradece a China nuevo donativo de arroz. radiohc.cu 
El vice primer ministro cubano y titular del Comercio Exterior y la Inversión Extranjera, Oscar Pérez-Oliva Fraga, agradeció al gobierno y pueblo chinos por su contribución a Cuba, en particular en la rama alimentaria, como muestra de apoyo en medio del endurecimiento del bloqueo estadounidense. | En ceremonia efectuada este sábado en el muelle de Haiphong, en el puerto habanero, Hua Xin, embajador del gigante asiático en Cuba, reafirmó la voluntad de su nación de acompañar a la isla en los esfuerzos por enfrentar la compleja coyuntura actual. | El diplomático chino apuntó que se trata del proyecto de mayor ayuda…
(2026-05-24). Carta del Caucus Negro del Congreso de Estados Unidos a Trump sobre Cuba. radiohc.cu Recientemente el Caucus Negro del Congreso estadounidense envió una carta al presidente Donald Trump y su secretario de Estado, Marco Rubio, en la que exhortaba a ambos políticos a levantar las medidas contra Cuba y su preocupación por las consecuencias de este castigo en la población de la Isla. | Cubadebate ofrece a sus lectores la traducción al español de dicha misiva. | Traducción de la carta enviada por la Presidenta del Caucus Negro del Congreso de los Estados Unidos, Congresista Yvette D. Clark (Demócrata de New York) al Presidente Donald Trump y al Secretario de Estado Marco Rubio | Fecha de publicación:…
(2026-05-24). Saturday 5/30: The Donroe Doctrine & Aggression Against Latin America / Fundraiser for Cuba. indybay.org La Pena Cultural Center, 3105 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley…
(2026-05-24). Friday 5/29: Calling Party for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/cp529…
(2026-05-24). NGOs face Gaza, West Bank ban after Israel court backs gov't. newarab.com 
Israel's Supreme Court this week upheld the government's draconian new The court on Wednesday unanimously rejected a petition filed by the
(2026-05-24). UK and Irish Gaza flotilla activists return after detention. newarab.com 
British and Irish activists who were part of a Among the Irish activists who arrived at Dublin Airport via Turkey was Margaret Connolly, the sister of Irish President Catherine Connolly. | She recounted being held with the other detained activists in "containers", where she said several people risked hypothermia. | Several supporters sporting keffiyeh scarves and P…
(2026-05-24). Gaza Flotilla Activists Recount 'Super Sadistic' Torture, Sexual Abuse During Abduction In Israel. popularresistance.org International activists with the Global Sumud Flotilla revealed upon their arrival in Türkiye on 21 May that they were subjected to sexual abuse and torture during their abduction in Israel. | Survivors reported prolonged beatings, starvation, and degrading strip searches, with reports of rape and sexual assault. | Arriving in Istanbul, the activists bore clear signs of torture and mistreatment with swollen hands, broken bones, and severely bruised by the violence. Footage captured upon their arrival showed detainees displaying their injuries, one removing a scarf to reveal painful wounds sustained in custod…
(2026-05-24). Haka, waiata welcome for NZ's Gaza flotilla activists after brutal ordeal at hands of Israeli military. asiapacificreport.nz 
Asia Pacific Report An emotional and inspiring welcome greeted two of Aotearoa New Zealand's three Gaza Sumud Flotilla humanitarian activists who arrived home today after their ordeal at the hands of the brutal Israeli military and prison forces last week. About 60 whƒÅnau, supporters and well-wishers greeted HƒÅhona Ormsby and Mousa Taher with a waiata…
(2026-05-24). Israeli fire kills parents and their baby in Gaza refugee camp, officials say. scmp.com An Israeli air strike on a flat in ‚Å a refugee camp in central Gaza on Sunday left three people dead, including a six-month-old child, health officials said. | Medical workers named the three who died in the Nuseirat refugee camp as Mohammad Abu Mallouh, the infant's father, Alaa Zaqlan, the mother, and their child, Osama. | Later on ‚ÄåSunday, Israeli gunfire killed a Palestinian man in the north of the enclave, near a UN-run medical clinic in Jabalia refugee camp, medical workers said.
(2026-05-24). Gaza facing worsening medicine crisis due to Israeli siege. newarab.com 
(2026-05-24). Spain protest condemns police beating of Gaza flotilla activists. newarab.com 
Around two thousand protesters took to the streets of the Spanish city of Bilbao on Sunday to condemn the Basque police's treatment of activists from a When a relative of one of the six returning activists tried to approach them at Bilbao airport on Saturday, a police officer forcefully prevented him from doing so, leading to scuffles between both sides, images from state broadcaster TVE showed. | Images showed police striking people with batons and pinning others to the ground while being jeered…
(2026-05-24). The ICRC's response to affected populations and infrastructure following the events of January 2026 in Venezuela. icrc.org
(2026-05-24). Lever Weekly: ICE's Phantom Contractor Just Got Ghostbusted. levernews.com 
(2026-05-24). Donald Trump's first reaction after deadly White House shooting: 'Need stronger security…' | USA. hindustantimes.com Donald Trump issued his first public reaction after the deadly shooting near the White House complex, praising the Secret Service for what he called a "swift and professional" response while also stressing the need for stronger presidential security infrastructure. The incident unfolded near a White House checkpoint after a suspect allegedly opened fire on officers before being shot dead by security personnel. Trump linked the shooting to his long-standing push for expanded White House protection measures, including his controversial proposal for a new high-security ballroom and reinforced presidential facilities…
(2026-05-24). Serbia can help build bridges between Europe and China. scmp.com As I return to China, I do so with an abiding sense of respect for a nation that has become one of Serbia's most indispensable partners and a defining force of our century. In Europe, discussions about China are too often clouded by suspicion and strategic anxiety. I understand that every major political community must guard its future, but I believe Europe should approach China not with fear and suspicion but with confidence and a serious, open-eyed willingness to cooperate. | Serbia has chosen…
(2026-05-24). What It Really Takes to Generate and Sell Power Without a Utility Behind You. moguldom.com For most of modern history, electricity has followed a simple path: it's generated by a utility, moved through a regulated grid, and delivered to homes and businesses as a finished product. That structure shaped everything from pricing to infrastructure planning. But that model is no longer the only way energy moves. New generation assets, shifting …
(2026-05-24). Xi Jinping's Temple of Heaven Message to Trump: Chinese Modernization, Harmony, and the Global South. moderndiplomacy.eu Chinese President Xi Jinping has stressed the need to accelerate the construction of a Chinese intellectual system in the fields of philosophy and social sciences. His recent directives aim to promote high-quality development, effectively address the challenges of the times, and advance modernization in the Chinese style. Xi's call to expedite the development of this …
(2026-05-24). DOJ Just Shut Disabled People Out of Essential Online Services for Another Year. truthout.org A last-minute change from the Department of Justice (DOJ) has outraged disabled people and disability rights groups and could affect access to the ballot box come the midterm elections this November. The agency issued an interim final rule on April 20, pushing back a planned April 24, 2026, deadline for large municipalities to ensure their apps and online offerings are accessible in accordance… |
(2026-05-23). Chongqing's trade with ASEAN reaches 36.48 billion yuan in Q1 2026. ecns.cn Chongqing's total import and export volume with ASEAN reached 36.48 billion yuan (about $5.06 billion) in the first quarter of 2026, up 30.2% year on year, as the two sides continued to deepen economic and trade cooperation.
(2026-05-24). 'Want equal respect': Pakistan's females galloping to glory in tent pegging. aljazeera.com More and more women and girls are making a mark in the overwhelmingly male sport, locally called 'neza baazi'.
(2026-05-24). ASEAN Built a Rules-Based Strategy. Trump May Prefer Deals. moderndiplomacy.eu ASEAN leaders were trying to consolidate a vastly different vision for a regional order just days before Donald Trump arrived in Beijing for a widely-publicised summit with Xi Jinping. At the latest ASEAN Summit, the member states advanced cooperation programmes on maritime affairs, reiterated the importance of the United Nations Convention on the Law of …
(2026-05-24). Saturday 5/30: ICE Out! No Concentration Camps in Gilroy, Dublin, and the Bay Area! indybay.org Mexican Heritage Plaza, 1700 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose…
(2026-05-24). USCT enlistees from California soon acknowledged and valued. indybay.org 1,918 USCT, enlisted from California soon validated and recognized. Colored soldiers served in artillery and infantry and performed all non-combat support functions that sustain an army as well. Colored carpenters, chaplains, cooks, guards, laborers, nurses, scouts, spies, steamboat pilots, surgeons, and teamsters also contributed to the war cause.
(2026-05-24). Saturday 6/6: Seaside Workshop: Self Care in Chaotic Times. indybay.org Monterey Peace and Justice Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd.Seaside, CA…
(2026-05-24). Friday 5/22: Free Virtual Screening of "No Other Land" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/yqYCp9w……
(2026-05-24). Communist Party Marxist – Kenya defends counter-revolutionary Maoist strategy against Trotskyism—Part 1. wsws.org Part one of a four-part series examining the politics of the Communist Party Marxist-Kenya, this article exposes the party's defence of the Stalinist-Maoist theory of the National Democratic Revolution and its opposition to Trotskyism.
(2026-05-24). Trump's Justice Department scrubs its website of news releases about January 6 defendants. scmp.com The Department of Justice is acknowledging it has removed from its website news releases about criminal cases related to the January 6, 2021, riot, calling the information about the prosecutions "partisan propaganda". | The purge of news releases documenting criminal charges, convictions and sentencings is the latest step by the Trump administration to dramatically rewrite the history of the assault on the Capitol, when hundreds of supporters of Republican Donald Trump stormed the building in an…
(2026-05-24). The Tiny Chipmunk Trainer Was The Cold War's Most Unlikely Spyplane. twz.com 
(2026-05-24). Nairobi Regional Delegation Facts & Figures 2025. icrc.org January – December 2025…
(2026-05-24). South Florida Elected Official Targets 2 Constituents Who Are JVP Activists. truthout.org When Miami Beach activist Donna Nevel was leafleting for Jewish Voice for Peace (JVP) last year at one of the biggest art fairs in the country, she was shocked to see a billboard-bearing truck emblazoned with her name and photo, along with the words "Jew hater." Now, JVP is alleging that Miami Beach City Commissioner David Suarez spent $4,000 of his own money on three billboard trucks to… |
(2026-05-23). State Council vows to thoroughly, uncompromisingly probe coal mine explosion. ecns.cn An investigation team sent by China's State Council has pledged a rigorous and uncompromising investigation into a deadly coal mine gas explosion in north China's Shanxi Province.
(2026-05-24). Friday 5/22: No Azure for Apartheid Nakba Day Teach In. indybay.org Zoom | zoom.us/meeting/register/w5R03KFPQrW3vJ1……
(2026-05-24). Thursday 5/21: Webinar: Blocking the Bombs: How Far Will Democrats Go on Israel? indybay.org Online | www.crowdcast.io/c/democrats-military-ai……
(2026-05-24). Russian missiles pummel Kyiv in retaliation for dorm attack that killed 18. scmp.com Russia pounded Kyiv with a large missile and drone attack early on Sunday, killing one person and wounding 20, authorities said, after Moscow threatened retaliation for strikes in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine. | Multiple rounds of loud explosions were heard in the Ukrainian capital throughout the early hours of the morning.
(2026-05-23). China-South Korea Economic Friendship and Cooperation Center unveiled at the 8th WCIFIT. ecns.cn The "China-South Korea Economic Friendship and Cooperation Center" was officially launched in Chongqing Liangjiang New Area on Thursday during the China—South Korea (Chongqing—Gyeonggi) economic and industrial cooperation promotion event at the 8th Western China International Fair for Investment and Trade (WCIFIT).
(2026-05-24). Bayern Munich are Crowned Champions of the German Cup. radiohc.cu Havana, May 24 (RHC) — Bayern Munich won the German Cup by defeating Stuttgart 3-0 at the Olympic Stadium in Berlin and sealed a double that resonates with authority in German football. | The breakthrough came in the second half when Harry Kane, like a beacon in the storm, headed home a free kick to tip the scales in favor of the Bavarian giants. | As the clock approached the 80th minute, the Englishman struck again with a right-footed shot after a pass from Luis Díaz, a decisive blow that extinguished the Swabians' resistance. He completed his hat trick with a well-taken penalty in stoppage time. | The team…
(2026-05-24). Warmongers in meltdown as Trump heralds Iran deal. responsiblestatecraft.org I wrote
(2026-05-24). The World cannot contain Iran forever outside the Global Order. juancole.com That figure —
(2026-05-23). All 128 injured in Shanxi coal mine blast now in stable condition: Official. ecns.cn Officials hold a news conference on Saturday following a coal mine explosion in Shanxi province, North China. [Photo by Zhu Xingxin/chinadaily.com.cn]…
(2026-05-24). What is in the reported US-Iran draft agreement. newarab.com 
(2026-05-24). 19 feared trapped after building collapse in Philippines. aljazeera.com An unfinished nine-storey building collapsed near Manila early on Sunday, with 19 workers feared trapped…
(2026-05-24). Canada CLC Breaks with Zionist Histadrut at Their 2026 Congress. indybay.org The Canadian Labour Congress at their 2026 convention after a struggle ended their relationship with the Israeli Zionists corporate trade union the Histadrut. Hassan Husseini with Labour For Palestine made a report to the Labor For Palestine committee.
(2026-05-24). Muslims afraid ahead of Eid amid rising Islamophobia. newarab.com 
Many UK "Muslims shouldn't have to always fear for their lives," a British Muslim in his 20s, who asked not to be named, told The New Arab. | He said the main concern was the very explicit anti-Muslim rhet…
(2026-05-24). HUD attacks disabled persons with pets in subsidized housing. indybay.org HUD Secretary Scott Turner attacks those with disabilities in HUD's subsidized housing projects who have service animals and emotional support animals.
(2026-05-23). China launches uncompromising probe into deadly mine explosion. ecns.cn A "tough and uncompromising" investigation will be carried out by China's central government into the gas explosion that occurred at a coal mine in Shanxi province on Friday and killed dozens of people, Xinhua News Agency reported on Saturday evening.
(2026-05-24). The 2026 World Cup could turn into a global climate crisis. thecanary.co 
A few days before the kickoff of the 2026 World Cup, environmental warnings are escalating around the tournament, which is supposed to be the biggest in football history, but is now poised to become the "most climate-destructive" since the tournament began. The Guardian revealed that the edition, which will be held in the United States, […] | By
(2026-05-24). Yemen family eats tree leaves as aid dies out. scmp.com With no food aid, 65-year-old Saeedah Mohammed heads out with a plastic bag to pick tree leaves near her displacement camp in southern Yemen, before serving them to her grandchildren to stave off hunger. | Behind the camp wooded hills stretch under a clear sky, while on the ground, yellowed and stony earth is strewn with rubbish. | Amid the trash and destitution, daily life manages to organise itself, however imperfectly.
(2026-05-24). Supercarrier USS Gerald R. Ford To Act As Floating Nuclear Power Plant For Facilities On Land. twz.com 
The Pentagon is exploring ways to keep the power on at critical bases after attacks or natural disasters, and there's a history of ships acting in this role.
(2026-05-24). Ebola toll in DR Congo over 200, Uganda and 10 other African countries also at risk. scmp.com Officials in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) updated the death toll from the Ebola outbreak to 204 late on Saturday, hours after the Red Cross said three volunteers had died there and Uganda confirmed three new Ebola cases. | A health ministry statement said 204 deaths had been recorded in three provinces of the vast Central African country, from 867 suspected cases. | The last World Health Organization (WHO) toll on Friday put the number of deaths at 177 from 750 suspected cases.
(2026-05-24). Turkey riot police storm opposition party HQ. newarab.com 
Hundreds of Party members had blocked the building's entrances, defying the court order issued Thursday as part of an official probe against the Republican People's Party (CHP), before officers broke in to remove the group's leader. | A prominent rights NGO, Human Ri…
(2026-05-24). Degrees, dreams and the digital hustle. tribune.com.pk 
Around 15, something shifts in a Pakistani household. Until then, a child is just "in school." After that, every conversation starts with one familiar question: "Beta, agay kya socha hai?" The child is expected to be serious and make a career choice. Doctor, engineer, CSS. Parents start looking at their child less as a kid and more as a future "settled" person. | For years, the script was straightforward and even predictable. Middle-class parents dreamt of a son in a white coat or a daughter with "Engineer" before her name on LinkedIn. They would sit with calculators, university prospectuses, and relatives' op…
(2026-05-23). Over 10 unaccounted for after heavy rain lashes SW China's Chongqing. ecns.cn More than 10 people were unaccounted for after heavy rain battered Yongchuan District in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality starting Saturday night, said local authorities.
(2026-05-24). KPFA Local Station Board Meeting Held In Virtual Secrecy With No Posting At KPFA.org. indybay.org This is the audio of the KPFA Local Station board meeting on 5-20-26. It was held in virtual secret since it was not posted on the KPFA web site and was unknown by most of the KPFA members & audience…
(2026-05-24). Between safety and justice. tribune.com.pk 
In Pakistan's policing lexicon, few words carry as much controversy as "encounter." While official accounts describe armed exchanges and the neutralisation of hardened criminals, grieving families speak of sons taken into custody and returned as bodies. Between these competing narratives lies a widening fault line in the country's criminal justice system. | Over the past two years, reported police encounters have risen sharply across Punjab, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P), and Sindh. Provincial authorities framed this as a necessary response to organised gangs, kidnapping networks, contract killings, and street crim…
(2026-05-24). Pakistan train blast kills at least 24 in Balochistan. newarab.com 
A blast targeting a train carrying military personnel killed at least 24 people on Sunday in Army servicemen were among the victims of the attack in the provincial capital Quetta, which wounded more than 50 people, the official told AFP. | The attack, which was claimed by the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) militant group, was branded a "cowardly" act of terrorism by Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. | Images showed a mangled train carriage on its side as people clambered o…
(2026-05-24). Over 20 killed, several injured as explosion rocks train carrying Pak soldiers in Balochistan; BLA claims responsibility. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: At least 24 people killed and several others injured after an explosives-laden car rammed into a train carrying military personnel in Pakistan's turbulent southwestern province of Balochistan. | According to reports, the train was passing a signal at Chaman Pattak in Quetta when a car with explosives hit one of its carriages – resulting in a huge blast. | Shortly after the blast, the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) claimed responsibility for what it described as a 'fidayeen' or suicide attack targeting Pakistani military personnel travelling on a train. | According to the police officials, explosion…
(2026-05-24). India voices concern on US visas but sees alignment with Rubio. geo.tv 
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar attend a joint press conference after their meeting at the Hyderabad House in New Delhi, India, May 24, 2026. — ReutersRubio says US immigration reforms are not aimed at India.Every country in the…
(2026-05-24). Like Serbia, the EU should be open to partnership with China. scmp.com As I return to China, I do so with an abiding sense of respect for a nation that has become one of Serbia's most indispensable partners and a defining force of our century. In Europe, discussions about China are too often clouded by suspicion and strategic anxiety. I understand that every major political community must guard its future, but I believe Europe should approach China not with fear and suspicion but with confidence and a serious, open-eyed willingness to cooperate. | Serbia has chosen…
(2026-05-24). Emotional Salah proud to put Liverpool 'back where it belongs'. newarab.com 
An emotional A 1-1 draw at home to Brentford on the last day of Salah, 33, bid farewell alongside Scotland defender Andy Robertson, who also joined in 2017. | Salah scored 257 goals for Liverpool, behind only Ian Rush (346)…
(2026-05-24). Wednesday 5/20: Press conference: Adelanto ICE detention hunger strike. indybay.org Zoom: | http: //bit.ly/May20AdelantoStrike…
(2026-05-24). 2 tourists killed by unknown assailant in South Africa's Kruger National Park, police say. scmp.com Security was tightened in South Africa's Kruger National Park nature reserve after two tourists were found killed there, authorities said on Sunday. | The two South African victims, a 71-year-old man and a woman whose age was not disclosed, failed to return to their lodge on Wednesday evening, prompting a search operation. | Other tourists eventually found them in a river on Friday afternoon. Police said the man had stab wounds and the woman's body was bruised. Their car was missing.
(2026-05-24). Sunday 6/7: LIVE DISCUSSION! With Argentinian Workers Occupying their Shutdown Factory. indybay.org Adobe Books ( 3130 24th St, San Francisco, CA 94110)…
(2026-05-24). Ukraine demands emergency UN Security Council meeting over Russia strikes. scmp.com Ukraine is calling for an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council and a gathering of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) following massive Russian air strikes, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said on Sunday. | In a statement published on social media, Sybiha also called for an "appropriate and strong response to the aggressor" following the overnight attacks, which mainly targeted the Kyiv region and saw the deployment of a medium-range Oreshnik ballistic…
(2026-05-24). Shooting near White House: US Secret Service shot dead shooter, bystander injured. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: The man who opened fire at a Secret Service checkpoint near the White House has been identified as 21-year-old Nasire Best, according to a report by the New York Post. | Officials have not yet confirmed why he carried out the attack, but reports suggest he was mentally unstable and had often been seen loitering near White House security checkpoints. Last year, he was arrested twice for offences such as blocking traffic and entering a restricted pedestrian area near the White House. During questioning by Washington DC Police and Secret Service officers, he reportedly claimed he wanted to be arreste…
(2026-05-24). For most Nigeriens, France has no place in Niger. globalvoices.org 
(2026-05-24). Suspect 'down' after shooting at officers near White House. newarab.com 
Officers at a A person approached the checkpoint at 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue near the White House and started shooting at officers, according to the official. | The suspect is "down" and was transported to George Washington Hospital, the official said. He did not specify the suspect's condition or how he was brought down. | The confrontation took place just after 6 PM (2200 GMT) wh…
(2026-05-24). Analysis: China-backed litigators crippling Louisiana energy. wattsupwiththat.com Stricter enforcement of the FARA law and its transparency requirements could also act as a deterrent against green pressure groups in league with China and other hostile foreign actors. Until then, states can play a valuable role in filling the void. Earlier this year, Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Texas enacted "Baby FARA" laws calling on individuals and entities operating in league with foreign governments to disclose these relationships.
(2026-05-24). How anti-Muslim hate enabled the San Diego mosque attack. newarab.com 
(2026-05-24). Take me to the river: A waterski wedding. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-24). Does the 2026 World Cup ball really need charging? thecanary.co 
The World Cup ball is no longer just a piece of rubber and air, as fans have known it for decades, but has transformed in the 2026 World Cup into a comprehensive technological tool containing electronic sensors and advanced tracking systems, to the extent that it requires charging before matches. The Spanish newspaper AS revealed […] | By
(2026-05-24). California races to prevent chemical tank explosion as thousands evacuated. scmp.com Firefighters warned on Saturday that a tank of toxic chemicals in California is heating up, adding to fears of a catastrophic explosion that has already forced tens of thousands of Californians to evacuate. | About 40,000 residents were ordered to leave their homes in the Garden Grove area of Orange county, southeast of Los Angeles, on Friday after the tank began to leak, sending fumes over a heavily populated area.
(2026-05-24). Russian drones, missiles pummel Kyiv in retaliation for dorm attack that killed 18. scmp.com Russia pounded Kyiv with a massive missile and drone attack that killed four people early on Sunday, authorities said, after President Vladimir Putin threatened retaliation for strikes in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine. | Multiple rounds of explosions were heard in the Ukrainian capital throughout the early hours of the morning, journalists reported, in a barrage the air force said involved 600 drones and 90 missiles.
(2026-05-24). Russia kills 4 in massive Ukraine missile attack. newarab.com 
Russia pounded Kyiv with a massive missile and drone attack that killed four people, authorities said Sunday, after President Vladimir Putin threatened retaliation for strikes in Russian-occupied eastern Multiple rounds of loud explosions were heard in the Ukrainian capital throughout the early hours of the morning, AFP journalists reported, in a barrage the air force said involved 600 drones and 90 missiles. | Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said two people had been killed in the capital and dozens wounded, while the head of the surroun…
(2026-05-24). Customer Relationship Management Software: What to Know? moguldom.com Implementing the right technology is no longer optional for businesses to stay competitive. Customer relationship management software serves as an effective operational core that enhances every department, from lead acquisition to long-term customer care. At its core, this software is built to centralize customer data, automate repetitive workflows, and give every team a shared, consistent …
(2026-05-24). St. Peter's Chair and Its Islamic Message. indybay.org Hidden among Venice's rich tapestry of art, Islamic-inspired architecture, museums, culture, cuisine, and iconic landmarks is the unique religious relic of "St. Peter's Chair," housed in Venice's first cathedral, the Basilica di San Pietro di Castello. Originally constructed in 841AD, the church was rebuilt after a devastating fire in 1120. Later, in 1558, the Basilica was transformed into its present design by Italian Renaissance architect, Andrea Palladio.
(2026-05-24). Possible fissure in California chemical tank may help prevent explosion, official says. scmp.com Experts trying to prevent a tank of hazardous chemicals from exploding in southern California found a "potential crack" in the container that might be reducing the pressure, a fire official said on Sunday. | Since Friday, officials have warned that the tank, which contains methyl methacrylate, a flammable chemical used in plastics and manufacturing, could ‚Äårupture and spill up to 26,500 litres (7,000 gallons) of toxic material or explode and endanger other tanks on the GKN Aerospace…
(2026-05-24). Federal budget tweaks to housing won't deliver housing justice. socialist-alliance.org 
The federal Labor government is boasting its small housing tax changes are the most comprehensive housing plan in generations. Rachel Evans argues they aren't and lays out what could be done to fix housing unaffordability.
(2026-05-24). Barcelona Wins its Fourth Women's Champions League Title. radiohc.cu Havana, May 24 (RHC) — Barcelona beat OL Lyonnes 4-0 at the Ullevaal Stadion in the capital, winning their fourth Women's Champions League title, propelled by a brace from Ewa Pajor. | The Polish striker made her mark in this final with two clinical strikes, bringing her tally to 11 goals in the competition and cementing her status as the top scorer in a Barcelona-dominated edition. | Salma Paralluelo added the finishing touch to the Catalan victory with a pair of stunning goals in the dying minutes, completing the rout and sending the stadium into raptures. | In a rematch of the 2023-24 final, also decided…
(2026-05-24). Israeli settlers attack towns, destroy property across West Bank. newarab.com 
(2026-05-24). Diplomacy After the Fact Is Too Late. moderndiplomacy.eu At an energy summit in Athens on 14 May, Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis offered a phrase Greek diplomacy has rarely used about itself: "We prefer to act, not just react." He was responding to reports that Ankara is preparing legislation to codify its "Blue Homeland" doctrine into Turkish domestic law, while adding the legally correct …
(2026-05-24). ICRC President: "We can no longer pretend that what we are witnessing across war zones is in accordance with the law" icrc.org Speech given by Mirjana Spoljaric, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, at the UN Security Council Open Debate on the Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict — 20 May 2026, New York…
(2026-05-24). Police in Turkey force ousted opposition out of headquarters as crisis deepens. scmp.com Turkish riot police fired tear gas and forced their way into the main opposition party's headquarters to evict its ousted leadership on Sunday, fuelling a crisis at the heart of Turkey's democracy. | Clouds of tear gas billowed within the Republican People's Party (CHP) building while those inside shouted and threw objects at the entrance as police ‚Äåbroke through a makeshift barricade. There were no reports of injuries during the intervention.
(2026-05-24). United Nations Resolution Demands the USA Pay Everyone Elses Climate Damage Claims. wattsupwiththat.com They didn't actually say "USA", but we all know what they meant.
(2026-05-24). Israel: The Great Exception in Trump's Foreign Policy. moderndiplomacy.eu In recent years, U.S. foreign policy has undergone a fundamental shift. With Donald Trump's return to the White House, the "America First" doctrine is no longer merely an electoral slogan—it has become the principal guiding logic of decision-making in Washington. Under this approach, the real priority is America's true friends and allies: countries willing to …
(2026-05-24). The Trump Administration Is Shielding Prediction Markets. truthout.org A Sunday report in The New York Times revealed how the Trump administration is using a key government agency to shut down any efforts to regulate online betting markets such as Kalshi and Polymarket. According to the Times, the administration has stacked the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) with industry insiders who have systematically "mowed down" staffers at the agency who have… |
(2026-05-24). Chris Hedges On America's War Delusions: 'Alice In Wonderland Garbage'. popularresistance.org As the United States sinks deeper into another catastrophic Middle East confrontation, veteran journalist Chris Hedges joins political scientist Stephen Walt and journalist Ryan Grim for a blistering discussion on the unraveling of American power, the dangerous illusions driving Washington's war machine, and the growing global consequences of the conflict with Iran. | Drawing direct parallels to the invasion of Iraq, the conversation tears apart the fantasy that endless militarism creates "stability." Instead, Hedges argues that the United States has spent decades destabilizing the region through wars, regime-cha…
(2026-05-24). Summer 2026 National Immigrant Solidarity Network News Alert! indybay.org No ICE, no war: May Day takes aim at Trump's offensive…
(2026-05-24). Turkey's main opposition party in standoff after leaders ousted. newarab.com Members of The standoff at the Republican People's Party, or CHP, has been escalating since Thursday, when an appeals court nullified the November 2023 party congress, where Ozgur Ozel was elected to replace then-chair Kemal Kilicdaroglu. | The ruling suspends…
(2026-05-24). Are Japan and Southeast Asia Building a Third Option? moderndiplomacy.eu Over the past month, Japan formally joined the United States—Philippines Balikatan military exercises. Under the Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) previously signed between Tokyo and Manila, which permits each side's forces to enter the other's territory, Japanese Self Defense Forces set foot in Southeast Asia for the first time since the Second World War. Simultaneously, Prime …
(2026-05-24). Uncovering the Legacy of California Filipino Farmworkers with Dr. Robyn Magalit Rodriquez. indybay.org The history of Filipino farmworker organizing on the West Coast and in California was critical in the formation of the UFW. Dr. Robyn Magalit Rodriquez talks about this history and also the struggle to get this history out in the UC system. She also discusses the role of imperialism and capitalist politics that pits workers against workers and the role of imperialism in creating mass migration to the US.
(2026-05-23). 1 dead, 17 unaccounted for after heavy rain lashes SW China's Chongqing. ecns.cn One person was killed and another 17 were unaccounted for after heavy rain battered Yongchuan District in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality starting Saturday night, said local authorities.
(2026-05-24). China rescuers search for missing after mine blast kills 82. geo.tv 
(2026-05-24). Secret Service shoots suspect after gunfire erupts outside White House checkpoint. geo.tv 
Secret Service returns fire; alleged attacker dies in hospital.Incident unfolded near 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue.Officials described suspect as an 'emotionally disturbed person'.Police and security forces swarmed the White House on Saturday evening after shots were…
(2026-05-24). Fear and Adaptation in Marin's Canal Community Amid ICE Enforcement. indybay.org This article examines the impact of increased ICE enforcement on immigrant communities in Marin County, particularly within San Rafael's Canal neighborhood. Through interviews and local reporting, it explores how fear of detention affects daily life, education, work, and community trust. The piece highlights the experiences of residents and outreach workers who have witnessed growing anxiety among families. It also discusses the broader political and social climate surrounding immigration enforcement in the Bay Area. By focusing on personal stories alongside local context, the article aims to show the human…
(2026-05-23). Serbian president arrives in Beijing for state visit to China. ecns.cn At the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, President of Serbia Aleksandar Vucic arrived in Beijing on Sunday for a state visit to China from May 24 to 28.
(2026-05-24). Morocco king pardons jailed Senegal football fans from AFCON. newarab.com 
(2026-05-24). Trump medical examination renews health scrutiny as 80th birthday nears. scmp.com US President Donald Trump's upcoming medical examination is intensifying health-related scrutiny that has surrounded him ever since his first campaign for the nation's highest office more than a decade ago. | Trump on Tuesday is heading to Walter Reed National Military Medical Centre for his fourth publicly disclosed doctor's appointment since the start of his second term.
(2026-05-24). South by Southwest: Water crises hit America. resourceinsights.blogspot.com Policymakers, politicians and the media have been talking about the need | for better water policy in the desert southwest of the United States for | decades. As the Colorado River, a major source of water for much of that | area, continues to shrink, policymakers are having a hard time keeping up | with nature. A | new 10-year plan contemplates cutting water supplies for Arizona, Nevada | and California by up to 40 percent depending on availability. Not | surprisi…
(2026-05-24). Saturday 5/23: Bees, Land, & Liberation: Storytime from Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | combcutters.xyz/solidarity…
(2026-05-24). Reform is panicking about a party to its right in Makerfield. thecanary.co 
Reform UK was once an insurgent political party that aimed to steal hard-right voters from the Tory Party. At first, it seemed like Reform's goal was to force concessions from the Tories — much like how UKIP did with the Brexit referendum. Surprising many, however, Reform actually ended up overtaking the Tories in the polls. […] | By
(2026-05-24). Saturday 5/23: Free virtual world premiere screening of the documentary feature film "Land of Canaan" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wdHQ……
(2026-05-24). Democratic Republic of the Congo: Kimareki rebuilds a life beyond disability. icrc.org
(2026-05-24). Frequently asked questions: Our work in Mali. icrc.org
(2026-05-24). Synergy in Action: IHL and Islamic Law for Humanitarian Outcomes. icrc.org
(2026-05-24). Searching for people missing in connection with the 1992-1993 armed conflict continues. icrc.org
(2026-05-24). Upholding international humanitarian law in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-24). ICRC RED aircraft to operate from Jeddah to strengthen humanitarian access to Sudan. icrc.org
(2026-05-24). Ethiopia: Beyond survival, a journey defined by possibility. icrc.org
(2026-05-24). America's Future: A Prosperous, Peaceful Nation, or a Bankrupt, Violent Empire? thealtworld.com
(2026-05-24). We must Eliminate Plastic before it Eliminates Us. juancole.com
(2026-05-24). Children and adolescents in armed conflicts in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-24). Non-compliance with international humanitarian law deteriorated the humanitarian situation in Colombia in 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-24). Colombia 2025: A humanitarian crisis beyond numbers. icrc.org
(2026-05-24). Egypt: States Convene in Cairo to Reinforce Respect for Rules of War Amid Rising Conflicts. icrc.org
(2026-05-24). From Iran to Ukraine, lasting Ceasefires remain Elusive. juancole.com
(2026-05-24). Eight drown while collecting mussels in Uttara Kannada; CM announces Rs 5 lakh each for kin. coastaldigest.com
(2026-05-24). Israel Rapes Everyone, And Other Notes. thealtworld.com
(2026-05-24). Karnataka NEET aspirant who scored 92% in PU dies by suicide. coastaldigest.com
(2026-05-24). Sunday 6/14: Joe Rivano Barros: Mission Local's Growth Across San Francisco. indybay.org
(2026-05-24). ICRC president calls for sustained international engagement to prevent further military escalation in the Middle East during visit to Iraq. icrc.org
(2026-05-24). The Judicial Training Institute at the Ministry of Justice and the ICRC Launch the First International Humanitarian Law Moot Court Competition for Universities in the UAE. icrc.org
(2026-05-24). Colombia: Conduct of hostilities and use of explosive hazards. icrc.org
(2026-05-24). Treatment of civilians in Colombia during 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-24). Georgia: Remains of eleven people missing in connection with 1992—93 armed conflict handed over to families. icrc.org
(2026-05-24). ICRC report: Failure to respect rules of war deepened humanitarian crisis in Colombia in 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-24). Latin America and the Caribbean: When seeking medical care is dangerous. icrc.org
(2026-05-24). Calls to action to parties to conflicts in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-24). The humanitarian cost of non-compliance with IHL in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-24). Poland: High level briefing on IHL for the Polish ministries. icrc.org
(2026-05-24). República Democrática del Congo reporta aumento de ´muertes probables ª por ébola. radiohc.cu La República Democrática del Congo reportó 204 ´muertes probables ª hasta la fecha a causa de la epidemia del virus del ébola declarada el 15 de octubre en la región oriental del país. | El Ejecutivo, en su último informe sobre la crisis sanitaria, publicado por el Ministerio de la Comunicación, indicó que dichos fallecimientos corresponden al conteo realizado hasta el viernes. Además, especificó que ya se han registrado ´867 casos sospechosos ª. | Aunque el brote se originó en la provincia de Ituri, que limita con Sudán del Sur y Uganda y es el centro de la epidemia, ha llegado a las provin…
(2026-05-24). México Zapatista: Un Tractor en Común… indybay.org México Zapatista: Un Tractor en Común y el Caso del Perico Loco…
(2026-05-24). El incumplimiento del DIH agravó la situación humanitaria en Colombia en 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-23). Netanyahu told Trump Israel will remain free to act against threats, Israeli source says. al-monitor.com By Emily RoseJERUSALEM, May 24 (Reuters) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told U.S. President Donald Trump Israel would remain free to act against threats in Lebanon during a phone call about an emerging agreement between Washington and Iran on Saturday, an Israeli source said.Trump said Washington and Iran had "largely negotiated" a memorandum of understanding on a peace deal that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping passage that has been effectively closed since the U.S. and Israel launched their war on Iran in February.
(2026-05-23). Hormuz Cannot Become a Toll Gate. moderndiplomacy.eu Iran's announcement of a surveillance and permit zone stretching from Qeshm toward Fujairah is not merely another Gulf security measure. It is an attempt to redefine one of the world's most important waterways by administrative decree. The Strait of Hormuz is not a private corridor, a customs lane, or a geopolitical cash machine. It is …
(2026-05-23). Possible deal on Iran divides US lawmakers largely along party lines. al-monitor.com May 24 (Reuters) – U.S. lawmakers appearing on Sunday morning talk shows split sharply over a potential deal to end the Iran war, with Republicans mostly backing the publicly reported contours of an agreement being negotiated by President Donald Trump and Democrats dismissing it as accomplishing little.
(2026-05-23). Andy Worthington: The startling severity of Gaza flotilla activists' rape allegations. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Andy Worthington It's a sign of Israel's swaggering sense of impunity, and of the grotesque depravity at the heart of their notions of supremacy, that their soldiers and those in charge of them thought that they could get away with inflicting severe physical abuse on the 430 members of the Global Sumud Flotilla,…
(2026-05-23). Israeli fire kills parents and their infant in Gaza, medics say. al-monitor.com By Nidal al-Mughrabi and Mahmoud IssaCAIRO/GAZA, May 24 (Reuters) – An Israeli airstrike on an apartment in a refugee camp in central Gaza on Sunday left three people dead, including a six-month-old child, health officials said.Medics named the three who died in the Nuseirat refugee camp as Mohammad Abu Mallouh, the infant's father, Alaa Zaqlan, the mother, and their child, Osama.Later on Sunday, Israeli gunfire killed a Palestinian man in the north of the enclave, near a UN-run medical clinic in Jabalia refugee camp, medics said.
(2026-05-23). Turkey orders police to evict ousted opposition leadership from headquarters. al-monitor.com ANKARA, May 24 (Reuters) – Turkish authorities ordered police to evict the leadership of the main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) from their headquarters on Sunday, enforcing a court ruling that reinstated the former leader and fuelled a political crisis.Riot police and crowds gathered outside the gates of CHP headquarters in the Turkish capital after the Ankara governor's office issued the order to remove CHP members aligned with ousted leader Ozgur Ozel.
(2026-05-23). Pesta Babi doco stirs West Papuan development debates and 'crackdown'. asiapacificreport.nz 
Asia Pacific Report Pesta Babi (Pig feast), the controversial Papuan documentary film critical of a major development project impacting on the environment in the southeastern Melanesian region, is stirring public debate and a "crackdown" across Indonesia. The film caused a stir when it had its premiere in New Zealand in March and was described in…
(2026-05-23). Cyprus votes for new parliament with corruption and living costs in focus. al-monitor.com By Michele KambasNICOSIA, May 24 (Reuters) – Cypriots went to the polls on Sunday in a parliamentary election expected to deliver gains for anti-corruption campaigners and the far right, while weakening centrist parties that back President Nikos Christodoulides.In a vote being closely watched for signs of public sentiment ahead of a 2028 presidential election, more than half a million registered voters will elect 56 lawmakers from a record field of 753 candidates.
(2026-05-23). Turkish riot police enter opposition headquarters to evict ousted leaders. al-monitor.com ANKARA, May 24 (Reuters) – Turkish riot police fired tear gas and broke through the gates of the main opposition party's headquarters to evict its ousted leadership on Sunday, a Reuters witness said.An appeals court on Thursday ousted Republican People's Party (CHP) leader Ozgur Ozel, annulling the results of the CHP congress where he was elected in 2023, citing irregularities.The court reinstated in his place former CHP chairman Kemal Kilicdaroglu, who lost to President Tayyip Erdogan in a national election that year.
(2026-05-23). At least 24 killed in Pakistan train blast claimed by separatist militants. al-monitor.com By Saleem AhmedMay 24 (Reuters) – A bomb blast hit a shuttle train carrying Pakistani security personnel and their families in the southwestern province of Balochistan on Sunday, officials said, in the latest major attack claimed by separatist militants.The explosion killed at least 24 people and injured 70, according to three provincial government and security officials, who spoke on the condition of anonymity as they are not authorized to speak to the media.