(2026-05-29). Former VP Elías Jaua: Venezuela Needs a New Struggle for Liberation (Interview). orinocotribune.com Former Venezuelan Vice President Elías Jaua speaks about the current situation in the country, which he calls "coercive tutelage" and a "neocolonial administration" by the US. The Latin American left must join in repudiating this situation and multiply solidarity. | The president of the United States, Donald Trump, again said this week that he was "seriously considering the possibility of making Venezuela the 51st state." The statement comes just a few months after the US military attack on Venezuela and the kidnapping of its president, Nicolás Maduro. The current acting president of Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, r…
(2026-05-29). Under cover of US-Iran negotiations, Israel steps up effort to annex Gaza. wsws.org While the US and international press are focused on the terms of negotiations between the Trump administration and Iran, Israel is massively expanding its rampage across the Middle East—moving to permanently occupy Gaza and escalating its bombardment of Lebanon.
(2026-05-29). Headlines for May 29, 2026. democracynow.org Iran Won't Confirm Trump Administration's Claim That a Peace Deal Is "Very Close", Netanyahu Orders Israel's Army to Seize 70% of Gaza Strip, Israel Bombs Beirut and Expands Assault on Southern Lebanon, U.N. Adds Israel to "Blacklist" for Sexual Violence in Conflict Zones, Protesters Target New York Real Estate Expo over Sale of Illegal Israeli Settlements, NATO "Stands Ready to Defend" Its Territory After Russian Drone Strikes Romanian Apartments, Six Arrested as Protests Continue Outside For-Profit ICE Jail in New Jersey, U.N. Warns Global Heating Is on Trac…
(2026-05-29). After 300+ days at sea, America's Gerald R. Ford carrier gets bizarre new mission | Trump, USA, War. hindustantimes.com The U.S. Navy's largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford, is set for a surprising new mission after returning from an extended deployment amid rising tensions with Iran. Instead of heading back into combat, the nuclear-powered supercarrier may now serve as a floating power station, supplying electricity to Naval Station Norfolk using its twin onboard reactors.
(2026-05-29). TV coverage of Trump's visit showed Americans how ordinary Chinese live. scmp.com Nothing about the summit between Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump in Beijing suggested high drama. The language was restrained, the optics disciplined. The impression it left was simple: escalation of tensions for its own sake is a losing strategy. | The announcement that China would buy 200 Boeing aircraft served mainly as a political gesture of goodwill, with the commercial details to be filled in later by negotiators. More important was the pattern across readouts from…
(2026-05-29). Alexander Zevin: Trump's Gulf War. newleftreview.org Asymmetries of the US-Israeli assault on Iran, as an uneasy balance holds between Tehran's tourniquet on the Strait of Hormuz—and the world economy—and the enormous firepower of the aggressors, at the end of the first round.
(2026-05-29). Trump's China visit and the new technological geopolitics. unitedworldint.com Posted by by United World International 15 Min Read May 29, 2026 By Dr. Ali Alsaàß Donald Trump's visit to Beijing on May 13—15, 2026, should be read not merely as a diplomatic contact, but as a stage showcasing the 21st century's technological balance of power. It is no coincidence that Trump was accompanied by …
(2026-05-29). Israel lobbying US to murder chief Iranian peace negotiator. thecanary.co 
Founded as it is on a murderous, racist ideology — and run by a man using constant war to stay out of prison — Israel has no intention of allowing peace to break out between the US and Iran. Israel's fascist security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir boasted that Israel would "not allow" a deal between Trump […] | By
(2026-05-29). After Trump 'taps' Iran again, Mojtaba Khamenei fires back at America with 'great satan' warning. hindustantimes.com Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has issued a sharp new warning to the U.S. and Israel as tensions flare again following fresh American strikes. In a strongly worded message, Khamenei accused Washington of trying to divide Iran through war, sanctions and political pressure, while urging Iranians to stay united against what he called the "Great Satan."
(2026-05-29). Why Trump dumped Europe from Iran talks. responsiblestatecraft.org When President Donald Trump
(2026-05-29). Mexican government bows to Washington despite resisting US prosecution of politicians for cartel links. wsws.org The Mexican government's capitulation on migrants, Cuban oil, and operations by US troops and spies has only emboldened the Trump administration.
(2026-05-29). Trump and Netanyahu carving up Gaza with expansion of 'yellow line'. thecanary.co 
Under Phase One of Trump's 20 Point 'Peace Plan' for Gaza, Israeli occupation forces withdrew to a pre-designated line, the 'yellow line'. Gaza 'yellow line' The yellow line separates Gaza into two zones, and has crammed more than two million Palestinians into a narrow coastal strip of land. The land to the West of the […] | By
(2026-05-29). Netanyahu seeks 70% of Gaza in Israel's own Generalplan Ost. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday According to the ceasefire negotiated by Donald Trump last October, Israel retained 54% of Gaza territory in the first phase, with an eye toward an Israeli withdrawal. Since then, the Israeli army has annexed further territory, coming to 64%. Now Netanyahu wants to squeeze the some 2 million Palestinians of Gaza, alre…
(2026-05-29). US Treasury secretary confirms plans for banknote featuring Trump's face. aljazeera.com Proposed $250 bill would mark the first time a living person has appeared on US currency in more than a century.
(2026-05-29). On the shutdown of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert by CBS. wsws.org The shutdown of Stephen Colbert's The Late Show by CBS after 11 years raises important questions about the consolidation of the corporate media with the drive by the financial oligarchy and the Trump White House to silence opposition and control what the public has access to.
(2026-05-29). Making America Whiter Again: White supremacy in action. mronline.org 
There is nothing mysterious about Trump's effort to curb legal immigration. White supremacy is the explanation.
(2026-05-29). Justice Department begins retaliatory investigation against Trump victim E. Jean Carroll. wsws.org Carroll won civil judgements against Trump for sexual abuse and defamation, with damages totaling $88 million. Both cases are on appeal to the US Supreme Court.
(2026-05-29). US Treasury secretary confirms plans for $250 bill featuring Trump's face. aljazeera.com Proposed $250 bill would mark the first time a living person has appeared on US currency in more than a century.
(2026-05-29). Note for Trump: US Treasury designs US$250 bill with president's face. scmp.com US President Donald Trump could soon appear on a new US$250 bill, in the Republican's latest move to shatter US traditions by putting his personal stamp on national institutions. | A proposal for the new bill, featuring a glaring Trump, was first reported Thursday by The Washington Post. | If carried out, it would be the first time the image of a living person – let alone a president – had appeared on US currency in a century and a half.
(2026-05-29). "Disaster Donald" Trump: Technofascists and Know-Nothings. juancole.com
(2026-05-28). US reimposes sanctions on UN's Albanese for opposing Israel's crimes. thecanary.co 
The Trump regime has put UN human rights advocate Francesca Albanese back under punitive sanctions for her continued opposition to and scrutiny of Israel's crimes against the Palestinian people. US judge Richard Leon had ordered the lifting of sanctions after legal action by her husband and daughter, who are US citizens, but the government appealed. […] | By
(2026-05-28). Scotland's airport is complicit in illegal US-Zionist war on Iran. thecanary.co 
Scotland is apparently complicit in Trump's illegal, Zionist-led war on Iran. That is: concretely, materially and operationally complicit, via a publicly owned airport in South Ayrshire. Scotland — flights implicated in war crimes The National's analysis of flight tracking records reveals that US military aircraft departed Glasgow Prestwick Airport at least eight times in May 18—25. […] | By
(2026-05-28). Westminster won't admit Scotland's involvement in illegal Iran war. thecanary.co 
Westminster is making Scotland complicit in Trump's illegal, Zionist-led war on Iran. That is: concretely, materially and operationally complicit, via a publicly owned airport in South Ayrshire. Scotland's Government claims it cannot legally close Prestwick to US Air Forces without Westminster, but the UK Government will not publicly account for its decisions. Westminster — An obfuscated […] | By