(2025-05-01). US backs Israel's ban on UNRWA Gaza aid operations at World Court. newarab.com 
Israel cannot be forced to allow the Israel last year passed a law that banned UNRWA from operating in the country, as it said the organisation had employed members of Hamas who took part in the attacks on Israel on 7 October 2023. |
(2025-05-01). Gaza's children are being starved by Israel's illegal blockade. skwawkbox.org 
Tragic footage shows the impact of the occupation's criminal starvation blockade Israel's total blockade of food and other essentials for life in Gaza has been in place for almost two months — an unequivocal crime under international humanitarian law and the Geneva Conventions — and the people of Gaza had already been grossly deprived of …
(2025-05-01). Judge rules against University of California's assertion of blanket police access to student protester's phone. wsws.org The ruling marks the first legal victory for student protesters who have faced an intensifying campaign of repression on college campuses across the United States for their opposition to the US-backed Israeli genocide in Gaza.
(2025-05-01). Jerusalem fires trigger evacuations and deep internal disputes. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – In the Jerusalem Hills, more than 24,000 dunams of forest and land have already been burned by one of the most destructive wildfires Israel has seen in years. Strong winds and intense heat have fanned the flames, forcing large-scale evacuations and igniting intense internal conflicts among Israeli officials.As fires threaten many neighborhoods, evacuation efforts are ongoing, according to Israeli authorities. In response to concerns that the flames would grow further and perhaps even reach Jerusalem, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu proclaimed a state of emergency on Wednesday.A special operations cen…
(2025-05-01). High winds fuel major fires in occupied Jerusalem region. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Massive wildfires near occupied Jerusalem force evacuations and emergency declarations as Israel battles one of its worst fire crises.Massive evacuations of residents and a high security alert have been issued in Israel as a result of the fires that are expected to grow over the next several hours.Fires are sweeping over the occupied Jerusalem Hills area, and they are being reported as being among the deadliest that have occurred in recent years.Israeli officials have declared a state of emergency and begun mass evacuations of villages that are at danger of being destroyed by the flames. This comes in…
(2025-05-01). Gas pipeline explosion sparks fire in Egypt. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A major gas pipeline explosion on Al Wahat Road in 6th of October City sparks massive fire, injuries, and road closures.Al Wahat Road in 6th of October City was the location of a massive explosion that occurred in a main gas pipeline in the evening of Wednesday, April 30, 2025. A big fire was caused as a consequence of this, with flames and smoke rising for a considerable distance. In the vicinity, there were at least seven persons hurt and four automobiles that were burnt.Along Al Wahat Road, there is a fire in a main gas pipeline.An explosion and fire were reported to have occurred on Al Wahat Road,…
(2025-05-01). In roadside Gaza attack, Israel kills 4-year-old Massa Abed. newarab.com 
Massa Abed, 4, brought a rubber ball and her doll to play with friends on the street near her family's home on Sunday. It was a mundane day in Zawaida, But that afternoon, an Israeli strike hit a tent on the side of the road, killing Massa and some of the other children. | Her older brother, 16, grabbed Massa's little body and rushed to the hospital on a donkey cart. When she was pronounced dead, he wailed, holding her. | Days later, Massa's father, Samy Abed, t…
(2025-05-01). Eurovision overturns ban on Palestine flags in audience. newarab.com 
The The Danish Broadcasting Corporation (DR) obtained this year's official policy on national and political emblems, which states audience are members allowed to wave any flag permitted under Swiss law during the grand fina…
(2025-05-01). Israel's Backers Keep Whining That They're Losing Control Of The Narrative. thealtworld.com 
Amnesty International is now calling Israel's mass atrocity in Gaza " Zionists are losing control of the narrative, and they know it. And they are not taking it well…
(2025-05-01). The Deportation Drive: Trump Promised Millions of Dangerous Criminals. counterpunch.org 
The Trump administration's deportation of people without anything resembling due process has disgusted much of the population. The latest target was a two-year-old girl who apparently is a US citizen. As with many of the other people slated for deportation, she doesn't seem to fit the description of the dangerous criminals who Trump claimed are
(2025-05-01). Palestinian student Mohsen Mahdawi released from US detention. newarab.com 
A federal judge on Wednesday ordered
(2025-05-01). May Day Greetings Book 2025: We're Not Going Back. peoplesworld.org 
I'll be damned if I'll go back A May Day Speech by Lucy Parsons Lucy Parsons was born into slavery in Texas around the year 1851. She married a white radical, Albert Parsons, and moved to Chicago where they both worked on behalf of working-class causes. After Albert Parsons was executed for conspiracy …
(2025-05-01). Hamas: Netanyahu struck by 'madness of defeat, illusion of false victory'. presstv.ir Hamas has strongly condemned Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu's recent statements regarding a planned military incursion into the city of Rafah in Gaza.
(2025-05-01). Palestinian student activist Mohsen Mahdawi released from ICE custody by court order. wsws.org Mahdawi was a leading figure alongside Mahmoud Khalil in the student protests against Israel's genocide against Gaza at Columbia University in 2023 and 2024.
(2025-05-01). Swiss fencers turn backs on Israeli team in protest over Gaza genocide. defenddemocracy.press The New Arab Staff Apr 27, 2025 Israeli sporting teams have seen many acts of protest especially since the start of the war on Gaza which has killed tens of thousands of Palestinians Athletes continue to use international sports arenas to voice opposition to Israel's ongoing war on Gaza, as global calls mount to ban Israeli …
(2025-05-01). US economy unexpectedly shrinks, Trump blames Biden. newarab.com 
The The sharp increase in imports was a reflection of businesses and consumers stockpiling foreign goods to get ahead of Trump's sweeping trade levies, which went into effect earlier this month. | All three major Wall Street indices fell on the economic news, before paring losses to close mixed, while o…
(2025-05-01). What to expect from Trump's high-stakes Middle East visit. newarab.com 
(2025-05-01). Solidarity With SEIU Local 721 Members on Strike in L.A. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2025-05-01). Oshkosh, June 14, 2025: Film Screening of 'Pride' Support UAW 291 Members On Strike! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2025-05-01). May Day Strong in Eau Claire, WI. wibailoutpeople.org 
4-5: 30 P.M. 500 South Barstow, Federal Building, Eau Claire, WI | May 1, 2025 | Photo:
(2025-05-01). UW Madison June 19-22, 2025: Midwest School for Women Workers. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2025-05-01). Delaware Gov. Meyer says he will eliminate state's 'electric vehicle mandate'. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Former Gov. John Carney worked for nearly two years to mandate that Delaware car dealerships have an increasing number of new electric vehicles on their lots. | After Starting with the 2027 model ye…
(2025-05-01). Have The Intermittent Energy Blackouts Begun? wattsupwiththat.com As Schellenberger points out, with just "a hair" more frequency variation it could have been far worse. Will that happen some time soon? I'm not going to pretend I know. But I do know that the electricity system in most of Europe and many U.S. states is in the hands of crazed fanatics who have no idea what they are doing. My own bet would be that there are many far worse blackouts to come, until this idiotic "net zero" thing is abandoned.
(2025-05-01). Maine's floating wind program takes another hit. wattsupwiththat.com The US Energy Department recently suspended a large grant at the University of Maine for research on floating wind technology. The full significance of this suspension will not be known until it plays out, but it is useful to see the context. This research plays a central role in Maine's massive offshore wind development program, which CFACT has been fighting for some time with sizable success.
(2025-05-01). Spanish Grid Operator Warned of Nation's Heavy Reliance on Renewable Energy in February. wattsupwiththat.com Investigations into the cause of the power outage are continuing. However, a great deal of focus is turning to a pair of solar power plants that appeared to have issues that caused instability in the grid, ultimately costing the region billions. From Fox News:…
(2025-05-01). When You Thought The Met Office Could Not Get Any More Dishonest! wattsupwiththat.com Purely by coincidence, of course, this thermometer surrounded by wind breaks and heat emitting diesel generators just happened to post the highest temperature in the country on Sunday!
(2025-05-01). Philly's commuter foot traffic outpaced most peer cities' downtowns in 2024. whyy.org Have a question about Philly's neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! Commuter foot traffic into Center City has rebounded to rates higher than downtowns in other cities, according to the annual State of Center City The number of nonresident workers commuting into Center City between October and December 2024 was 74% of the number of workers for the same period in…
(2025-05-01). Nearly half of Philadelphia's international visitors in 2024 were Canadian. Far fewer may come this year. whyy.org Have a question about Philly's neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! The Philadelphia hotel industry posted solid gains last year and entered 2025 with strong momentum. But there's major headwind expected among international travelers, who are more likely to stay longer than their domestic counterparts. | Overall, Philadelphia
(2025-05-01). 'Break the cycle': Delaware creates gun violence prevention office amid federal cuts to grants meant to avert school shootings. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer established the state Office of Gun Violence Prevention and Community Safety on Thursday, a day after President Donald Trump announced The cuts will impact 14,000 mental health workers, psychologists and counselors intended to help youth in schools nationwide, with an impact on Dela…
(2025-05-01). Developing the Philly suburbs: NIMBYs, YIMBYs and you. whyy.org We look at the housing affordability problem in the Philadelphia region. Researchers say we need a building boom to drive supply up and prices down.
(2025-05-01). Sky Cafe, Under the Moon, Chabaa Thai Bistro. whyy.org Three Philly locals sit down at the table to talk nasi goreng, tapas, and pad thai. First up, Sky Cafe in South Philly is serving up Indonesian comfort classics. Next, we head to Lambertville to try the Argentinian-inflected tapas menu at Under the Moon. Last, we try Chabaa Thai Bistro, a swanky, modern Thai restaurant serving up spicy curries and noodles in Manayunk.
(2025-05-01). Prince Edward honors Philadelphia teens for extracurricular endeavors, community service. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? The squealing sounds of saws and the smell of wood dust filled the shop at Philadelphia Woodworks in Manayunk, where artisans make everything from dressers to bowls. | At his workstation, Roman McNichols, 16, sawed slabs of wood into usable cuts of lumber. | "My favorite is cedar, it smells like Christmastime," he said. "Poplar smells pretty bad. But when they all mix together, it can be comforting when you walk in, you smell the sawdust, it puts me at ease." | Roman McNicho…
(2025-05-01). Africa needs to trade more among itself. uwidata.com By Yunus Soner, from Antalya / Türkiye US President Donald Trump's tariff policies have caused wide reactions. In UWI's previous interviews, made at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, economics professor Jeffrey Sachs evaluated them as irrational, Chinese expert Professor Wang stated that his country would react, while Kenya's Foreign Minister advocated for a joint African response. …
(2025-05-01). Climate-Change Summer or Nuclear Winter? tomdispatch.com Yes, give us human beings credit. In our relatively brief history, it's no small thing to have come up with two different ways of thoroughly devastating Planet Earth and its inhabitants. One of them, of course, is the long-term, slow-motion version of planetary destruction that we've come to call climate change. And yes, we can already feel it. In recent years, this planet has set record after record when it comes to heat, the last 10 years being the hottest in human history. Meanwhile, from the oceans to the continents, in heatwaves, floods, and devastating storms, this world of ours has been feeling the heat in…
(2025-05-01). Brazilian President and Chinese Foreign Minister discuss increased cooperation in key areas. tvbrics.com 
Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Wang Yi discussed partnership in economy, energy, and international affairs…
(2025-05-01). Presidents of Russia and UAE hold telephone conversation. tvbrics.com 
They expressed satisfaction with the current level of strategic partnership relations between the countries…
(2025-05-01). Thai gastronomic programme held in Moscow. tvbrics.com 
The aim of the event is to introduce authentic Thai cuisine to the Moscow public and promote cultural exchange…
(2025-05-01). Cape Town International Jazz Festival 2025 attracts 24,000 guests. tvbrics.com 
The three-day festival brought together international and local artists…
(2025-05-01). As mulheres da Inglaterra nà£o têm mais pênis. strategic-culture.su
(2025-05-01). As the world seeks peace, the EU looms for war. strategic-culture.su By Ulrich FROMY | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | We can feel the winds of warmongering blowing through Europe as the continent…
(2025-05-01). How Hungary's withdrawal from the International Criminal Court affects the credibility of the European Union. strategic-culture.su Peter van ELSUWEGE | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán launched another attack on the rules…
(2025-05-01). Il quadro di Kellogg è un disastro per Trump. strategic-culture.su Il risultato è che Kellogg non ha servito bene il suo padrone. Gli Stati Uniti hanno bisogno di relazioni di lavoro efficaci con la Russia. Il contingente di Kellogg ha contribuito alla grave errata interpretazione della Russia da parte di Trump. Putin è un attore serio, che dice cià≤ che pensa e pensa cià≤ che dice.
(2025-05-01). Il ruolo geopolitico di Cipro nello spionaggio israeliano e nei crimini angloamericani. strategic-culture.su Il lavoro dei servizi segreti britannici e americani a Cipro e la loro cooperazione con Israele. | Segue nostro Documenti top secret fatti trapelare da Edward Snowden rivelano che le risorse di spionaggio sulla Cipro britannica sono integrate con "pianificazioni e operazioni militari" e che è probabile che informazioni di intelligence vengano trasmesse a Israele per aiutarlo a bombardare Gaza, implicando ulteriormente la Gran Bretagna i…
(2025-05-01). James Bonds in cassocks: The Vatican's secret service gets ready to elect the next Pope. strategic-culture.su
(2025-05-01). La Cina al vertice dell'innovazione: spazio, tecnologie verdi e intelligenza artificiale. strategic-culture.su Dalle missioni lunari di Chang'e alla rivoluzione delle energie rinnovabili, fino agli algoritmi di DeepSeek, la Cina conferma il suo primato tecnologico globale. Un percorso di ricerca indipendente e cooperazione internazionale che risponde alle sfide climatiche, economico-digitali e sociali. | Segue nostro La Cina è emersa nel XXI secolo come la principale potenza tecnologica e innovativa del pianeta, capace di forgiare ambiziosi proge…
(2025-05-01). The Ghost in the Machine. Artificial Intelligence and the spectral ontology of value. strategic-culture.su
(2025-05-01). When liberalism caused the April blackout in Portugal. strategic-culture.su
(2025-05-01). 100 Days of the Trump Administration Onslaught Against Workers. scheerpost.com President Donald J. Trump attends a tax reform for energy workers event at Andeavor Refinery, Wednesday, September 6, 2017, in Mandan, North Dakota. (Official White House Photos by D. Myles Cullen) | By Sarah Anderson / This week marks the end of the first 100 days of the second Trump administration. The president campaigned as a champion of working class voters. But straight out of the blocks, his policy choices have undermined labor at nearly every turn. | Gutting Worker Rights
(2025-05-01). Mayday! Mayday! Are the Trump Tariffs Killing 20,000 UPS Jobs? scheerpost.com UPS truck. Trimetwes fan1003, CC BY-SA 4.0 By Les Leopold / It's such a tempting storyline: There…
(2025-05-01). Meet The Think Tanks Behind MAGA's New Free Speech Crackdown. scheerpost.com U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Stephanie Addison/Released | By Robert Inlakesh / The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump—and many of his most prominent right-wing supporters—are directly linked to some of the most radically pro-war, pro-Israel organizations in the country. These connections form a sprawling web of lobbying groups, tech billionaires, and media figures who consistently promote Israeli interests above those of ordinary Americans. | Why has the pro-Trump right suddenly piv…
(2025-05-01). Republicans Unveil Bill To Bring 2025 Military Budget to Over $1 Trillion. scheerpost.com Various contract transportation services help deliver military equipment. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Getsie) | By Dave DeCamp / House Republicans The 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) totaled about $885 billion, and the new supplemental bill drafted by the House and Se…
(2025-05-01). UN Experts: Trump Admin's Deportations to El Salvador Violate International Law. scheerpost.com Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem receives a tour of the Terrorist Confinement Center CECOT with the Minister of Justice and Public Security Gustavo Villatoro in Tecoluca, El Salvador, March 26, 2025. (DHS photo by Tia Dufour) | By Sharon Zhang / Agroup of UN human rights experts has condemned the Trump administration's disappearance of hundreds of men to El Salvador as a violation of both domestic and international law, urging both countries' governmen…
(2025-05-01). May Day: Workers' Struggles, International Solidarity, Political Aspirations. socialistproject.ca 
For more than 100 years, May Day has symbolized the common struggles of workers around the globe. Why is it largely ignored in North America? The answer lies in part in American labour's long repression of its own radical past, out of which international May Day was actually born a century ago.
(2025-05-01). How International Students Got Swept Up in Trump's Anti-Immigrant Crackdown. truthout.org Shortly after the Trump administration took office, the State Department warned international scholars and students — people who had come to the U.S. to teach, conduct research and learn — that it planned to revoke visas based on allegations of antisemitism or for their purported support for groups like Hamas or Hezbollah. What happened was far more expansive — a sweeping termination of… |
(2025-05-01). Israeli Authorities Say Arson 'Isn't Out of the Question' as Thousands of Acres Go Up in Smoke. themedialine.org 
(2025-05-01). Iraq Braces for Scorching Summer Blackouts as US Sanctions Halt Iranian Gas. themedialine.org 
(2025-05-01). CEO Pay Is Up 50 Percent Since 2019 Compared to 0.9 Percent for Workers. truthout.org As people worldwide filled the streets Thursday to celebrate International Workers' Day and mobilize against attacks on the working class, a new analysis showed that average global CEO pay has surged 50% since 2019 — 56 times more than the pay of ordinary employees. The Oxfam International analysis examined figures from nearly 2,000 corporations across 35 countries where CEOs were paid more… |
(2025-05-01). At IDF Widows and Orphans Event, Bereaved Mothers Implore Israel To Remember Their Loved Ones. themedialine.org 
(2025-05-01). 3 in 4 Americans Oppose GOP Gutting Medicaid to Fund Tax Cuts for the Rich. truthout.org As congressional Republicans consider slashing the federal safety net to fund tax giveaways for the wealthy, polling published Thursday by KFF shows that a large majority of Americans oppose cuts to health programs, including Medicaid. The research group asked respondents about potential funding cuts for various programs, and found that 84% oppose cuts to Social Security, 79% |
(2025-05-01). How to Fight Fascism in a Captured State. truthout.org "We need to think deeply about cultivating that mindset of collective survival, of needing to understand each other and work together, even if we don't like each other, and would never actually choose each other, because this is the 'us' we've got in an us versus them situation," says Kelly Hayes. In this episode of "Movement Memos," Hayes and guest Shane Burley discuss the realities of organizing… |
(2025-05-01). Trump Quietly Took Away a Living Wage From Thousands of Federal Workers. truthout.org On March 14, President Donald Trump quietly rescinded a Biden-era executive order that raised the minimum wage for private sector employees on federal contracts. The move is just one part of a wider war the administration has launched against the working class since assuming power. Executive Order 14026 was issued by former President Joe Biden in 2021. In addition to increasing the minimum… |
(2025-05-01). Just Transition 'opportunity' must be just for all. sanews.gov.za Just Transition 'opportunity' must be just for all | Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has reiterated government's commitment to an energy transition that is just and inclusive for all. | The Minister was delivering the opening remarks at the G20 Energy Transitions Working Groups (ETWG) Technical Teams meeting held in Cape Town on Thursday. | "We must affirm, unequivocally, that a successful transition is one that does not displace workers but rather, transforms their prospects. It must prioritise reskilling, protect livelihoods and anchor new industries that generate quality jobs. | "T…
(2025-05-01). SA marks Workers' Day. sanews.gov.za SA marks Workers' Day | Government has sent its appreciation and well wishes to all workers as South Africa marks International Workers' Day on 1 May 2025. | The day, also referred to as May Day, is observed with a public holiday in the country. | Acting Director-General of the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS), Terry Vandayar, called on South Africans to reflect on the importance of the day. | "This day is an important reminder of the sacrifices and victories of workers and trade unions in the fight for fair employment standards and solidarity. Government remains committed to protecting work…
(2025-05-01). Suspensions, disciplinary actions following death at Goodwood Correctional Centre. sanews.gov.za Suspensions, disciplinary actions following death at Goodwood Correctional Centre | Two Correctional Services officials attached to the Goodwood Correctional Centre have been suspended following the death of an inmate, Quinton Fortuin, in February. | Two other officials have already been suspended in this regard. | This was revealed by National Commissioner, Makgothi Thobakgale, during a media briefing on Thursday. | According to Thobakgale, Fortuin died following a clash with officials, which left one with serious injuries and led to an investigation into the matter. | "After reviewing the investigation report a…
(2025-05-01). Syria Under Fire: Clashes in Sahnaya Rekindle Chaos in Damascus Countryside. themedialine.org 
(2025-05-01). New EPA Regulatory Changes on PFAS Spark Public Health Concerns. truthout.org Moves by the Trump administration to draw up a new regulatory framework for types of toxic chemicals has sparked suspicion among health advocates who fear the changes will protect polluters but not public health. The concerns come after U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin on Monday rolled out preliminary plans to tackle widespread environmental contamination by… |
(2025-05-01). Labour campaign photo looks like man with bad bowel movement, party mocked and derided. skwawkbox.org 
Starmer's party so far out of touch it's painful — and the subject of its post seems to share the agony The Labour party's woeful campaigning for today's local elections has continued with widespread mockery of a dire campaign post showing a man who looks more like he's suffering pain from a difficult bowel movement …
(2025-05-01). International Workers' Day 2025: The workers' flood for Palestine, against genocide and imperialism. samidoun.net 
"The sons and daughters of the popular classes of Palestine, the workers, the farmers in the villages, the refugees of the camps, have always been the leaders and the driving force of our Palestinian national liberation movement. The Palestinian popular classes have been the freedom fighters, the strugglers and the resisters on the front lines, …
(2025-05-01). While Israel Marks Independence, The Media Line Uncovers the Truth Behind the Flames. themedialine.org 
(2025-05-01). Garment Workers Share What It's Really Like to Make Your Clothes. teenvogue.com It always feels special when our clothing is labeled "handmade," whether we make it ourselves or it's packaged that way.
(2025-05-01). 26,000 Students Sent Home as Pakistan Fears Indian Strikes on Seminaries. themedialine.org 
(2025-05-01). Fire Contained in Jerusalem Hills After 24 Hours, Investigation Underway. themedialine.org
(2025-05-01). Head of Israel's Druze Community Calls on IDF To Stand Up for Druze in Syria. themedialine.org 
(2025-05-01). Podcast: Modi's Regional Gambit. thinktank.pk In this episode, we delve into the complexities of South Asian geopolitics, focusing on the recent developments surrounding the Indus Waters Treaty and India's strategic maneuvers. Key questions we explore include: What are the implications of India's suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty on regional stability?
(2025-05-01). Pittsburgh: On May Day 2025, the longest strike in the US marches on. wibailoutpeople.org 
Pittsburgh Post Gazette Workers: As we roll out of our beds and get started with our collective Thursdays we might find ourselves feeling more empowered than usual. That's because it is International Workers' Day, better known as May Day. Originally conceived as a mass movement in support of more favorable working conditions, such as the …
(2025-05-01). Madison, May 10, 2025: Wisconsin Labor History Society Annual Conference. wibailoutpeople.org 
The Wisconsin Labor History Society annual conference and meeting will take place on Saturday, May 10th at IBEW Local 159 in Madison. This year's theme is "The NLRA and the Working Class: Organizing In and Out of the Law." Delivering the keynote Stephen Meyer Memorial Lecture will be Ahmed White, the James E. Jones, Jr. …
(2025-05-01). May 4, 2025 Bay View Massacre Commemoration. wibailoutpeople.org 
The 139th Anniversary of the Bay View Massacre Commemoration is set for Sunday, May 4th at 3: 00 PM. It will be at the same location as always, the historical marker on the corner of Russell Avenue and Superior Street in Milwaukee's Bay View neighborhood. This year's event will also include a march at 2: 00 PM, …
(2025-05-01). 5 ways cities can become more resilient to climate change: Study. nationofchange.org While adaptation is critical to tackling climate change worldwide, "the real challenge is to deal with the impacts of climate change while simultaneously creating communities that are fairer, healthier, and better equipped to face any manner of future risks."
(2025-05-01). Imagine you are a poor nation, trapped by debt and strangled by climate change—what are your options? nationofchange.org Climate change, debt, and development have a caustic relationship, hindering economic justice and national advancement, but solutions exist.
(2025-05-01). Navigating Uncertainty and Opportunity: Key Takeaways from the 2025 IMF World Bank Spring Meetings. america.cgtn.com 
At the recently concluded 2025 IMF & World Bank Spring Meetings, global economic conversations revealed a complex mix of challenges and new momentum, with buzzwords reflecting the forces shaping this year's economic landscape. | Uncertainty
| IMF reports reduced growth projections and warned that global trade policy uncertainty is "literally off the charts" amid concerns over reciprocal tariffs and rising protectionism. | Tariff
| New U.S. tariff policies, especially reciprocal tariffs, have the potential to disrupt global supply chains, slow economic growth, and fuel inflation both in the U.S. a…
(2025-05-01). Microsoft launches Phi 4 AI model, competing with Google and OpenAI. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA — Microsoft, the American multinational technology corporation, has launched a new artificial intelligence (AI) model named Phi 4. This latest release positions Microsoft to compete more directly with leading AI developers, including Google and OpenAI.Phi 4 AI model: Microsoft has announced the launch of new small-scale artificial intelligence (AI) models, highlighting their impressive performance despite their compact size. According to the company, these models are highly capable and are designed to compete strongly with larger models developed by industry leaders such as Google and OpenAI…
(2025-05-01). Pre-construction begins on Trump Tower in Jeddah, confirmed by Trump's son. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – Eric Trump, American businessman and son of Donald Trump, announced that pre-construction has commenced on Trump Tower in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.Trump Tower in Jeddah: The long-awaited Trump Tower in Jeddah has officially entered the pre-construction phase, as confirmed by Eric Trump, son of the US President. The development of this tower marks a significant milestone for Saudi Arabia's real estate sector and broader economic growth. | The development of Trump Tower in Jeddah is a partnership between Dar Global PLC—a Dubai-based real estate development company listed on the London Stock Exch…
(2025-05-01). U.S.-Ukraine sign rare earths deal, replacing military aid with minerals. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- The United States and Ukraine have signed a long-awaited agreement on rare earth minerals, marking what the Trump administration called a new chapter of U.S. support to Kyiv following the end of direct military aid.After two months of negotiations, the deal grants Ukraine full sovereignty over its mineral resources, crucial for modern technologies and largely untapped, while establishing a framework for long-term U.S. investment. | The agreement comes after initial U.S. demands under President Donald Trump that Ukraine offer mineral rights in exchange for past military support provided during the Biden…
(2025-05-01). Viral Interview: Trump claims Putin's Ukraine ambition blocked under him. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – A video of U.S. President Donald Trump in an interview with ABC that showed his "quick-witted" and ungainly reaction to the presenter when he questioned whether Trump trusted Russian President Vladimir Putin went viral on social media.Former US President Donald Trump shared his thoughts on Russian President Vladimir Putin and the current crisis in Ukraine in a televised interview. He made a number of noteworthy statements on peace, trust, and Putin's goals.The journalist questioned Trump directly whether he thought Putin wanted peace, to which Trump said, "I believe he does, absolutely." The presenter…
(2025-05-01). Netanyahu's son blames Arabs for Jerusalem wildfires. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's son, Yair, recently sparked controversy on social media after blaming Israel's left and Arabs for the raging wildfires in Jerusalem. Despite sounding confident, his claims were proven baseless. He accused the left of trying to cancel Israel's Independence Day in cooperation with the Arabs in occupied Palestine. Netanyahu's son blames Arabs for Jerusalem Hills wildfires: ◊ê◊ ◊ô ◊®◊ï◊ê◊î ◊©◊ô◊© ◊õ◊ê◊ú◊î ◊©◊¶…
(2025-05-01). US Senate rejects bid to block Trump's tariffs. aljazeera.com Three Republican senators join Democrats in voting for resolution to oppose US president's trade policy.
(2025-05-01). African researchers are working to cure HIV, but US aid cuts are in the way. aljazeera.com Dozens of trials on HIV ground to a halt in February after US President Donald Trump abruptly pulled crucial funding.
(2025-05-01). As Australia votes, a housing affordability crisis is top of voters' minds. aljazeera.com Australia's sky-high property prices are a top issue in an election race dominated by cost-of-living concerns.
(2025-05-01). Fears of attack in Pakistan-administered Kashmir amid acute India tensions. aljazeera.com More than 1,000 religious schools have been shut and people have begun readying walled bunkers.
(2025-05-01). Former South Korean President Yoon indicted for abuse of power. aljazeera.com Yoon Suk-yeol already faces ongoing trial on insurrection charges over his brief imposition of martial law.
(2025-05-01). Israel wildfires flare near Jerusalem for a second day. aljazeera.com Israel's firefighting service said 163 ground crews and 12 aircraft were working to contain the flames.
(2025-05-01). Kenya MP's killing appears 'targeted and premeditated', police say. aljazeera.com Charles Ong'ondo Were had complained his life was in danger before attack, local reports say.
(2025-05-01). Meta, Microsoft report strong earnings despite trade war uncertainty. aljazeera.com Tech giants beat Wall Street expectations after weeks of volatility in US stocks.
(2025-05-01). Taiwan confident of US support under Trump, minister says. aljazeera.com In interview, Taiwan's minister of mainland affairs says Chinese President Xi is stoking 'fanatic nationalism'.
(2025-05-01). Animated maps show US-led attacks on Yemen. aljazeera.com Some 300 people have been killed in US strikes on Yemen since March 15.
(2025-05-01). This May Day, workers unite to make big polluters pay for climate damage. aljazeera.com Pushed to the brink by heat and injustice, South Asia's workers demand reparations from fossil fuel corporations.
(2025-05-01). US withdrawal: Vietnam vs Afghanistan. aljazeera.com We compare and contrast the 1975 US withdrawal from South Vietnam with the 2021 US withdrawal from Afghanistan.
(2025-05-01). Haitians flee across country's longest river to escape gang violence. aljazeera.com Video shows dozens of Haitians trying to cross the country's longest river to escape escalating gang violence after arme…
(2025-05-01). Kenyan politician shot dead in his car in Nairobi. aljazeera.com Police are investigating the killing of Kenyan MP Charles Ong'ondo Were, who was shot dead in his car in Nairobi.
(2025-05-01). Barcelona vs Inter: Yamal earns plaudits after Champions League heroics. aljazeera.com Spanish forward is termed a 'genius' after becoming the youngest scorer in a Champions League semifinal.
(2025-05-01). Lakers-Timberwolves: Gobert stars in Game 5, ends LeBron, Doncic playoffs. aljazeera.com Rudy Gobert's 27-point, 24-rebound game for Minnesota Timberwolves knocks Los Angeles Lakers out of the NBA playoffs.
(2025-05-01). Ronaldo, Al Nassr lose semifinal to Kawasaki in Asian Champions League. aljazeera.com J-League side Kawasaki Frontale beat the star-studded Saudi club 3-2 in Jeddah to enter the Champions League final.
(2025-05-01). AI and the future of work. aljazeera.com What does AI entering the workplace mean for you?
(2025-05-01). Peru: Indigenous communities resist extractivism, gov't attacks. greenleft.org.au 
Indigenous communities across Peru are facing the devastating impacts of ongoing extractivism, while a series of new government laws threaten their right to self-determination, justice and land, reports Ben Radford.
(2025-05-01). To Stop Coups in South Korea, Expand Democracy. counterpunch.org On 4 April, 122 days after martial law was declared in South Korea, the constitutional court upheld the National Assembly's impeachment motion and dismissed the former president Yoon Suk Yeol. Now, the country is readying for the 3 June snap presidential election. While toppling a president involved Herculean efforts, the greater challenge will be changing
(2025-05-01). Trump's Aggressive Actions Against Free Speech Speak a Lot Louder Than His Words Defending It. counterpunch.org 
Harvard University took the extraordinary step of suing the Trump administration on April 21, 2025, claiming that the pressure campaign mounted on the school by the president and his Cabinet to force viewpoint diversity on campus violated the Constitution's guarantees of free speech. "Defendants' actions are unlawful," Harvard's lawsuit states. "The First Amendment does not
(2025-05-01). Law adopted to promote private economy. ecns.cn China's national lawmakers voted on Wednesday to adopt the country's first fundamental law specifically focusing on promoting the private economy, marking a significant step in revitalizing a sector that is key to growth and greatly boosting entrepreneurs' confidence and expectations.
(2025-05-01). Comicomment: Who has become a joke? ecns.cn Since the Ukraine crisis escalated, the U.S. has fueled tensions, imposed more sanctions on Russia, and funneled over $100 billion in aid to Ukraine. But its real concern isn't peace or people—it's clinging to global dominance.
(2025-05-01). Revived land laws spark racism concerns. ecns.cn A surge of state-level legislation aimed at restricting foreign land ownership is drawing sharp criticism from civil rights groups and legal experts, who warn the measures echo early 20th-century "alien land laws".
(2025-05-01). More China-EU exchanges urged to strengthen ties. ecns.cn China's Foreign Ministry on Wednesday called on the European Union to meet with China halfway, and said Beijing welcomes members of the European Parliament to visit China more often.
(2025-05-01). Washington confirms new Beijing envoy. ecns.cn Former U.S. senator David Perdue was on Tuesday confirmed by the Senate as the 14th U.S. ambassador to Beijing, which comes at a critical time in the relations between the two countries, especially on the economic front.
(2025-05-01). Xi: Formulate five-year plan scientifically. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping has underlined the need to take a forward-looking approach, and to consider the impact of the changing international landscape on the country's socioeconomic development, in formulating the next five-year plan for 2026-30.
(2025-05-01). Taiwan people are waking up to U.S., mainland official says. ecns.cn More people from Taiwan are losing faith in the United States, because they have seen that the U.S. always prioritizes "America First" and only cares about "American interests", a Chinese mainland spokeswoman said on Wednesday.
(2025-05-01). Shenzhou XIX crew returns safely to 'beautiful, blue' Earth. ecns.cn The Shenzhou XIX mission astronauts landed safely at the Dongfeng Landing Site in the Inner Mongolia autonomous region on Wednesday afternoon, wrapping up their six-month orbital journey.
(2025-05-01). China announces nationwide campaign against AI misuse. ecns.cn China has launched a nationwide three-month campaign to crack down on artificial intelligence misuse to further regulate AI services and applications, and better promote the healthy and orderly development of the industry.
(2025-05-01). China opened more than 900 national wetland parks in over two decades. ecns.cn China has established 903 national wetland parks over the past two decades, safeguarding 2.4 million hectares of wetlands and providing vital habitats for endangered species such as the black stork and Chinese merganser.
(2025-05-01). Insights丨Former senior U.S. official: Tariff war distorts free trade. ecns.cn Former U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Rick Waters told China News Network at Beijing Xiangshan Forum Navigator Meeting 2025 that the tariff war is not about winning, and that who wins is not helpful.
(2025-05-01). Requiem for May Day: A Diary of Encampment Protest. counterpunch.org 
May 1st is eminently well known in many corners of the world as "May Day" and is celebrated as a holiday honoring the labor of the world's workers. Sadly, in the U.S. this date passes most often virtually unnoticed and without fanfare. As May 1st approaches in this year, however, it is worth remembering that May Day one year ago gave new meaning to the Vietnam protest-era slogan popularized by Todd Gitlin in his book, "The Whole World is Watching." In another way, it was, as Dickens would have it, "the best of times and the worst of times." What follows is a personal story and tribute on this 1-year anniversary o…
(2025-05-01). US, Ukraine finalise strategic minerals seal, no signing yet. geo.tv 
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. — Reuters/File KYIV/WASHINGTON: Ukraine and the US said on Wednesday they were ready to sign a minerals deal imminently after months of sometimes fraught negotiations, but an eleventh-hour snag injected uncertainty into the…
(2025-05-01). Trump thanks Musk as Tesla CEO prepares to scale back govt role. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump greets Tesla CEO and X owner Elon Musk during a rally the day before Trump is scheduled to be inaugurated for a second term, in Washington, US, January 19, 2025. — ReutersPresident Donald Trump has publicly thanked Elon Musk for his contributions to the…
(2025-05-01). Trump blames Biden as US economy shrinks first time since 2022. geo.tv 
Former US president Joe Biden looks on as US President Donald Trump arrives during the inauguration ceremony before Trump is sworn in as the 47th US President in the US Capitol Rotunda in Washington, DC, on January 20, 2025. — ReutersThe US economy shrank unexpectedly in the first…
(2025-05-01). At last, US, Ukraine sign landmark minerals deal after delays. geo.tv 
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent attends a cabinet meeting held by US President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington, DC, US, April 30, 2025. — ReutersUS Treasury Secretary announces signing of deal in Washington.Says it showed both sides' commitment to…
(2025-05-01). DNA links modern Picuris Pueblo tribe to ancient New Mexico site. geo.tv 
Tourists view Pueblo Bonito, one of a series of Puebloan structures in Chaco Culture National Historical Park believed to have been used as ceremonial as well as administrative and trading centres and built over multiple decades between the 9th and 12 centuries, in Chaco Canyon, New Mexico,…
(2025-05-01). Trump administration 'reaching out to China' for tariff talks. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump waves as he walks alongside Chinese President Xi Jinping. — Reuters/File"Washington reaching out to China via multiple channels.""US is currently more anxious party," says Beijing-backed outlet.Global supply chains says claims US was facing multiple…
(2025-05-01). India to include citizens' castes in its delayed population census. geo.tv 
(2025-05-01). Australia's international challenges: Lessons from the past. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-01). Better workplace conditions help us all. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-01). A call for genuine remembrance not 'ANZAC-ery'. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-01). Chain of Women take a stand for Palestine. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-01). The creative playbook behind Turkey's mass protests. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-01). Dirty salmon and the corporate takeover of Tasmania's waters. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-01). Growth in crossbench MPs creates potential for democratic electoral reform. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-01). Jordan van den Lamb: 'Australia can afford to house everyone'. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-01). Labor rejects Thorpe-Payman genocide bills, but they are unlikely to go away. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-01). NSW Senate candidate: 'Vote for Palestine, but don't stop there — organise!'. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-01). Outcry as federal regulator gives Santos' Barossa gas the go ahead. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-01). Palestine shows up Australia's disgraceful 'representative democracy'. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-01). Protesters call for a vote for Palestine, stop arming Israel. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-01). Put socialists, Greens and progressive independents ahead of Labor. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-01). Racism, imperialism and the ANZAC myth. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-01). Rising Tide calls on people to vote for the climate. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-01). Socialist candidate: genocide in Gaza did not begin on October 7. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-01). Stand up for workers this May Day. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-01). Vale Gaetano Greco — a life of action and principle. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-01). Green Left Show Purple Pingers on housing solutions. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-01). Catron County's Latest Anti-Wolf Theatrics Should be Roundly Booed. counterpunch.org 
Since before New Mexico was a state, Catron County has been fighting against federal authority, resisting commonsense efforts to rein in logging- and grazing-based destruction, and insisting instead on self-governance and ecological ruin. The county encompasses nearly 7,000 square miles of forests and grasslands, rivers, archeological sites, unique geological formations and designated Wilderness. It's largely
(2025-05-01). Ben-Gvir rejected Israel Police request to buy firefighting helicopters in 2022. haaretz.com Former top public security official accused Israel's far-right National Security Minister of undermining firefighting preparedness, saying it affected the country's response to the massive wildfire in the Jerusalem hills…
(2025-05-01). May Day Letter to My Student Deportee. counterpunch.org 
Do you remember the now-censored "DEI" book about Cesar Chavez that I read to your class, Harvesting Hope by Kathleen Krull? She told the story of how the huge Chavez family lost their farm to the depression and drought that scourged Arizona in 1937. Some of you cried when you learned that the Chavez family was forced to trade their productive eighty acre finca for the life of migrant farm workers, developing lesions, blisters, knotted backs and burning eyes and lungs.
(2025-05-01). Firefighters continue to battle Jerusalem area fire that already burned 6,000 acres, JNF says. haaretz.com The fires that broke out Wednesday are still not under control, in what has already become the largest fire in Israel's history…
(2025-05-01). Cop Cities and Constitutional Crisis. counterpunch.org 
It's easy to get wrapped up in the shock doctrine politics of Donald Trump's second presidency and lose the historical perspective. Maybe that's even the point—to keep people so worked up that we can't rationally or meaningfully respond. I do think there are times that we should respond from the gut, but sometimes those responses
(2025-05-01). US Fascist Iconography. counterpunch.org 
Masculinism has always driven fascist ideals — alienated men have time and again become fodder for movements that idealize violence, conquest and power. The MAGA version of masculinism has been built to battle long standing US trends of multiculturalism and the rise of women. Restless, frustrated male aggression may not be the only factor animating MAGA
(2025-05-01). The Antidote to Bigotry and Daily Bombardments. counterpunch.org 
From a recent peaceful student rally at Columbia University came a chant that summed up their protest — "FOUR HUNDRED THOUSAND DEAD AND YOU'RE ARRESTING US INSTEAD." This is the bloody omnipresence that the co-belligerent Trumpsters and their fearful University leaders, whom Trump has targeted for submission, are relegating to the shadows of the dying
(2025-05-01). Unveiling Nasser's Secrets: Arabs, Palestine, and the Crucial Timing. counterpunch.org 
For my father's generation, Gamal Abdel Nasser wasn't just another Arab leader; he set the standard by which all others have been measured, and none have quite reached it. For the Arab masses, and Palestinians in particular, Nasser was an icon. His heroic image, in the eyes of Palestinians, took hold in Al-Faluja, a key
(2025-05-01). The Brutality of Fascism: A Personal and Political Witness. counterpunch.org 
Spanish antifascist Mercedes Núñez Targa's memoir Bearing Witness: Prison Stories from a Woman's Fight Against Fascism is a powerful and passionate read. Although essentially bereft of beauty because of the topic of its content, the book was recently released in English by Pluto Press. It was first published in fascist Spain by Ebro, the publishing
(2025-05-01). US and Ukraine Sign Minerals Deal. defenddemocracy.press by Dave DeCamp* April 30, 2025 The agreement established a US-Ukraine 'Reconstruction Investment Fund' that gives the US access to Ukraine's natural resources On Wednesday, the US and Ukraine signed a deal that will establish a new investment and reconstruction fund to give the US access to Ukrainian rare earth minerals and other natural resources. "I am …
(2025-05-01). U.S. warns Iran of consequences of supporting Houthis. haaretz.com ISRAEL: Israel marks second Memorial Day since October 7 attack ‚ñ GAZA: Hamas-run Health Ministry says 35 killed in Israeli strikes in last day ‚ñ SYRIA: IDF carries out 'warning operation' against extremists planning attack on Druze community, Netanyahu and Katz say…
(2025-05-01). With Trump in the White House, US influence in Latin America is on the decline. greenleft.org.au 
Indignation and resistance to United States President Donald Trump's bullying, deportations and economic reprisals are spreading across Latin America, writes Steve Ellner.
(2025-05-01). Texas Pols Think They Can Control Speech. Nope. counterpunch.org 
Bing search results inform me that women from Texas seeking abortion-inducing drugs can likely get them through Whole Woman's Health of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Why on Earth would I care about that, or want to tell you about it? I'm not a woman, I'm not from Texas, I don't happen to know any women from Texas whom
(2025-05-01). We need to talk about Gaza more than ever. internationalviewpoint.org The images keep coming, one after another, more of the same. Explosions, screams, cries and tragedies. Starving people who have had to survive displacement and bombardment. Access to drinking water is once again becoming a problem because Israel has destroyed Gaza's second desalination plant. It feels like we are reliving the horrors of a year ago. | – | / |
(2025-05-01). Hendrik "Pips" Patroons, comrade and friend. internationalviewpoint.org Our comrade Hendrik Patroons, alias "Pips", passed away in Ghent on April 17, 2025. He was active from an early age in SAP-Antikapitalisten (our organization in Flanders, then called Revolutionaire Arbeiders Liga) and the Fourth International. A convinced revolutionary right up to his last days, he and his companion Marijke Colle left a lasting mark on the organization. He took part in our last national congress in December 2024, and had volunteered to be part of the technical support team for the 18th World Congress of the Fourth International in February 2025, but was unable to do so due to illness. We publish…
(2025-05-01). Greece: anger in the streets. internationalviewpoint.org The nationwide mobilization in Greece on 9 April, called by GSEE (the only private-sector confederation), ADEDY (the only public-sector federation) and the entire trade union network, was the measure of social anger, even if the huge rallies of 28 February (at least 1.5 million in the streets across the country) were a long way off. | – | / |
(2025-05-01). Trump's first 100 days shredded millions in funding for Indigenous peoples. grist.org 
(2025-05-01). NFL Legend Chris Carter: Shedeur Sanders And Prime Overplayed Their Hand, Blew $30-$50 Million On Mistakes. moguldom.com NFL Hall of Famer Cris Carter isn't holding back when it comes to Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders' shocking drop to the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Carter, who was inducted in the NFL Hall of Fame in 2013, played for the Philadelphia Eagles, the Minnesota Vikings and the Miami Dolphins. He is widely …
(2025-05-01). Planning to Fail: England's Affordable Housing Crisis. leftfootforward.org Annie Gingell is an Associate Director at Turley and a national leader in affordable and specialist housing. | The housing crisis in England needs no introduction. For anyone working in planning, housing, or local government, the scale of the challenge is abundantly clear. What does bear repeating is how deeply this crisis is being felt in communities across the country, and how urgently we need solutions. | The Numbers Are Stark: | Across England, more than 1.3 million households (not people) are on Housing Registers. These are not just statistics. They are real families, individuals, and key workers…
(2025-05-01). Israel, US, UK intensify their aggression across Yemen. peoplesdispatch.org The last few days saw a more drastic escalation of assaults launched by Israel, the US, and the UK on Yemen. A series of deadly airstrikes targeted multiple sites in different areas across the Arab country, killing dozens, and wounding scores of others. | Israel strikes power plant and fuel storage: | On Saturday, April 26, Israeli warplanes struck a power plant and fuel storage facilities in Hodeidah Port, in western Yemen. At least The attack…
(2025-05-01). Left-wing parliamentarians send letter to Lula against oil exploration in the Amazon. internationalviewpoint.org Deputies and councillors from parties such as PT and PSOL call for respect for Ibama's decision and demand an energy transition plan. | – | / |
(2025-05-01). Democracia Socialista holds its Second Congress. internationalviewpoint.org The election of Donald Trump as President of the United States framed the discussion at the second Congress of Democracia Socialista . | – | / |
(2025-05-01). Europe pushing delusional US-style rearmament plan. responsiblestatecraft.org 
Amid questions of the over-militarization of U.S. foreign policy and the illusion of global primacy, the European Union is charging headlong in the opposite direction, appearing to be eagerly grasping for an American-esque primacist role.Last month, the European Commission, the EU's executive body, proposed the
(2025-05-01). Argentina: opposition to Milei revives. internationalviewpoint.org After many months without a significant opposition movement to the government of President Javier Milei on the streets of Argentina, the 36-hour cross-industry strike of 9-10 April and the social reality of the country have brought the movement back to life. | – | / |
(2025-05-01). Lukashenko confirms Belarus' readiness to bolster cooperation with Israel. eng.belta.by "This holiday is an important milestone in the destiny of every country, identified with the formation of statehood and consolidation of its place on the world map," the message of greetings reads.
(2025-05-01). Lukashenko extends Labor Day greetings to Belarusians. eng.belta.by Aleksandr Lukashenko stressed that successes in every sector – from industry and education to agriculture and healthcare – are the result of daily efforts and dedication of every Belarusian.
(2025-05-01). Belarus raises minimum subsistence budget on 1 May. eng.belta.by According to it, the new minimum subsistence budget on average per capita is set at Br462.58, which is 3.3% higher than the minimum subsistence budget which was in effect from 1 February 2025.
(2025-05-01). The Other Catastrophe: Genocide and Famine in Sudan. internationalviewpoint.org Two years have passed since the war broke out in Sudan between the two sides of the military regime that the country inherited from the infamous Omar al-Bashir. While the situation in Sudan does not get even a tenth of the global media attention that the ongoing Zionist genocidal war in Gaza receives, the scale of the human catastrophe there is equally horrific. The death toll from the military-on-military war is estimated at more than 150,000, while the number of displaced people stands at approximately 13 million, and the number of those threatened with severe famine reaches 44 million—a record number tha…
(2025-05-01). 100 days in, does Trump still 'dig' coal? grist.org 
This story is part of a Grist package examining how President Trump's first 100 days in office have reshaped climate and environmental policy in the U.S. | Jeffrey Willig doesn't mine coal anymore. For nine years he worked underground, most recently for a company called Blackjewel, which laid off around 1,700 workers in June of 2019 without paying them. Robbed of their final paycheck, Willig and the others set up camp and blocked the company's last trainload of "black gold" from leaving Harlan County, Kentucky, beginning what would be months of protest. They called on Democrats and Republicans alike for suppor…
(2025-05-01). Amazon To Invest $4 Billion To Triple US Rural Delivery Network By 2026. latintimes.com This move is part of Amazon's effort to make deliveries faster for customers living in small towns and countryside areas. The company hopes that quicker shipping will lead to more orders from people in these locations.
(2025-05-01). Senate Republicans Block Democratic Resolution To Halt Trump's Global Tariffs. latintimes.com The resolution failed in a 49-49 vote, largely due to the absence of two senators, including one Democrat.
(2025-05-01). $XRP Retreats Amid News Circle Rebuffed Ripple's Takeover Offer. latintimes.com $XRP appeared affected by a new report that revealed Ripple's offer of up to $5 billion to acquire $USDC issuer Circle has been rejected as the crypto token dipped overnight.
(2025-05-01). Where Are the Defenders of the Human Rights of Venezuelans? orinocotribune.com By Maria Paez Victor — Apr 29, 2025 | "Everyone is entitled to all the rights and freedoms set forth in this Declaration, without distinction of any kind, such as race, colour, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status. Furthermore, no distinction shall be made on the basis of the political, jurisdictional or international status of the country or territory to which a person belongs, whether it be independent, trust, non-self-governing or under any other limitation of sovereignty." Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Article 2. | Where…
(2025-05-01). Ben-Gvir Returns To Israel After A Violent Trip To The US. popularresistance.org The Israeli far-right national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, has wrapped up his weeklong visit to the United States. | The settler leader's trip drew protests and generated violence, but these developments didn't stop Ben-Gvir from meeting with Republican lawmakers at President Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort and the U.S. Capitol. | Ben-Gvir has previously been convicted of supporting terrorism and inciting anti-Arab racism. Before running for office, he kept a picture of Baruch Goldstein, the Israeli religious extremist who murdered 29 Palestinian people in a Mosque, hanging in his living room.
(2025-05-01). Who will finance global climate solutions? Not the West. grist.org International climate action has long rested on the consequential distinction between the Global North and the Global South. Wealthier, earlier-to-industrialize nations contributed the most to a warming planet while developing countries bear the brunt of the climate crisis. As a result, developed countries have been called on to help developing nations reduce their carbon emissions and adapt to climate change by providing financial assistance, technology, and other resources. | This essential premise has been embedded in various climate agreements signed since the 1990s, including the most recent pact inked at…
(2025-05-01). Algeria drafts wartime mobilisation bill amid regional tensions. newarab.com 
The text, set to be unveiled on Wednesday by the North African country's minister of justice, was approved by government ministers earlier this month. | Relations between France and Algeria sharply deteriorated last summer when France shifted its position to support Morocco's autonomy plan for Western Sahara, a disputed territory claimed by…
(2025-05-01). Algeria seizes 1.65 million ecstasy pills in major drug bust. newarab.com 
Police said in a statement that the shipment was concealed in a truck arriving aboard a ship from the French port of Marseille. | The statement, carried by state television, said the drug haul was valued at around 4 billion dinars (nearly $30 million), describing it as "the largest quantity of such drugs ever seized in Africa". | Several vehicles and large sums of cash…
(2025-05-01). Iran to meet 3 European powers ahead of next nuclear talks with US. newarab.com 
(2025-05-01). Iran says next nuclear talks with US set for Saturday in Rome. newarab.com 
The longtime adversaries have held three rounds of talks aiming for a deal on the programme, which the West believes is intended to develop nuclear weapons – an allegation Tehran denies. | The talks, which began on 12 April and are mediated by Oman, are the highest-level contact in years between the two sides. | "The next round of negotiations will take…
(2025-05-01). Iraqi man charged with illegally voting in the 2020 election in New York. newarab.com 
An Iraqi man living in upstate New York has been charged with illegally voting in the 2020 election, according to US prosecutors, who said Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency assisted in the investigation. | Akeel Abdul Jamiel, 45, was living in South Glens Falls, about 50 miles (80 kilometres) north of Albany, when he voted in Saratoga County "fully knowing he was not a United States citizen," according to an April 25 charging document. | He is charged with voting by aliens, a misdemeanour punishable by up to one year in prison. | "Election security is and will continue to be one of the FBI's high…
(2025-05-01). Israel deploys army to control fire near Jerusalem. newarab.com 
Israeli Defence Minister The country's Magen David Adom rescue agency reported hundreds of civilians were currently at risk from the fires. | Sixteen people were being treated for minor injuries from smoke inhalation, the MDA said, adding the alert level had been raised to the highest level. | Police closed the main Jerusalem-Tel Aviv highway…
(2025-05-01). Israel intensifies bombing of Gaza as malnutrition soars. newarab.com 
(2025-05-01). Kuwait frees 10 more Americans, bringing total releases to 23. newarab.com 
Kuwait has released an additional 10 American detainees, bringing to nearly two dozen the total number freed by the country in the past two months, US officials told The Associated Press on Wednesday. | Taken together, Kuwait's pardons of 23 Americans since March — done as a goodwill gesture by the US ally — amounted to the largest release of US citizens by a single foreign country in years. | The prisoners include military contractors and veterans held on drug charges and other offences by the small, oil-rich nation. One detainee was said by supporters to have been coerced into signing a false con…
(2025-05-01). Met police arrest man at Israeli embassy, press terror charges. newarab.com 
British police said on Wednesday they had charged a man with terrorism offences and possession of a bladed weapon after he was arrested on suspicion of trying to get into the
(2025-05-01). Spanish far-right party Vox fined for illegal financing. newarab.com 
Spain's Court of Auditors said on Wednesday it has slapped the far-right Vox party with a fine of more than 860,000 euros for accepting anonymous cash donations. | The court said a review of the party's annual accounts for 2018, 2019 and 2020 shows Vox "received or accepted unidentified donations in cash" during this period, calling it a "very serious breach" of the country's party financing laws. | In response, it said it fined Vox 862,496.72 euros ($979,000), a move the party said it would appeal. | Vox called the ruling "unjust", saying in a statement that "on other occasions the Court of Auditors has close…
(2025-05-01). Sudan paramilitaries kill at least 165 in Darfur city over 10 days: activists. newarab.com 
The The committee said the death toll had been confirmed by health facilities.
(2025-05-01). Swedish journalist gets 11-month prison term in Turkey for insulting Erdogan. newarab.com 
A Turkish court on Wednesday convicted a Swedish journalist of insulting Joakim Medin was given an 11-month suspended prison term, a media rights group said, but he remains in custody awaiting the outcome of a separate trial on terrorism-related charges. | Medin, a journalist with the daily Dagens ETC, was detained on 27 March as he arrived at Istanbul airport to cover last month's nationwide protests that erupted following the arrest of Istanbul's popular mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu. | The journalist was jailed days lat…
(2025-05-01). Switzerland to enact Hamas ban from 15 May amid Gaza war. newarab.com 
A The law, which was approved by parliament last December and came in the wake of the attack on Israel on 7 October 2023, gives Swiss authorities "the necessary tools to take action against Hamas activities or support for the organisation in Switzerland", the…
(2025-05-01). Texas governor threatens town with cuts over Israel boycott. newarab.com 
Abbott said his office would slash active monetary grants for "non-compliance" with Texas law amid the calls for an economic boycott of Israe…
(2025-05-01). Trump Organization inks deal for Qatar golf club, villas. newarab.com 
The Eric Trump, executive vice president of the Trump Organization and the US president's son, attended the signing ceremony with Qatari Diar and a second real estate development partner, Dar Global. | The 18-hole Trump International Golf Course and Trump Villas are to be constructed as part of a major government-backed development scheme unveiled last year, the Simaisma Project…
(2025-05-01). US Senate to vote on bill to rein in Trump tariffs as economy contracts. newarab.com 
The US Senate was poised on Wednesday to vote on a resolution to block a host of The measure, introduced by Democratic Senator Ron Wyden as a privileged resolution that requires a vote by the Republican-led chamber, would terminate the national emergency that Trump declared as the basis for 10% global tari…
(2025-05-01). US targets Iran with fresh sanctions ahead of next nuclear talks. newarab.com 
The US State Department said in a statement it was imposing sanctions on seven entities based in the United Arab Emirates, Turkey and Iran that it accused of trading Iranian petroleum and petrochemical products.
(2025-05-01). India, Pakistan, Kashmir: How religious nihilism can go nuclear. newarab.com 
(2025-05-01). David Harvey: On Sraffa's Trail. newleftreview.org David Harvey recalls a lifetime of encounters, actual and intellectual, with the enigmatic Piero Sraffa. Interlocutor of Wittgenstein, Keynes and Robinson; devastating critic of neoclassical economics; helpmeet of Gramsci and rescuer of his Prison Notebooks. Reflections on an éminence grise of twentieth-century intellectual life.
(2025-05-01). Ed McNally: Instruments of Empire. newleftreview.org Ed McNally on Hugh Wilford, The CIA: An Imperial History. Antidote to apologias for the US intelligence agency, a periodization from the Truman Doctrine to the 'war on terror'.
(2025-05-01). Jiwei Xiao: China's Worker Artists. newleftreview.org Jiwei Xiao on Margaret Hillenbrand, On the Edge. Analysis of working-class precarity as a structure of feeling, manifest in Chinese literary and visual culture.
(2025-05-01). Loic Wacquant: Punish to Rule. newleftreview.org If punishment was central to colonial statecraft—police, courts and prisons forming a 'penal triad'—how has this logic mutated since? A comparative survey of the forms of official violence that upheld empires past sheds light on techniques for domesticating today's hyperghettos and banlieues.
(2025-05-01). Lola Seaton: Trusting Art? newleftreview.org Replying to Malcolm Bull's hypotheses in NLR 151 on the balance of trust in the artworld and cryptocurrency, Lola Seaton asks what distinguishes readymade works, like Cattelan's banana, from everyday commodities—and what exactly buyers of conceptual art get to own.
(2025-05-01). Ross Douthat: Condition of America. newleftreview.org Nick Burns quizzes the New York Times columnist on the contradictory ideological forces and factions driving the second Trump Administration, the strengths and weaknesses of American liberalism and the state of the country that he's described as sinking into economic and cultural stagnation.
(2025-05-01). Wang Xiaoming: On Civilization and Its Barbarisms. newleftreview.org Lessons from the history of Chinese thought on the tension between the liberal-democratic internal order of great powers and the imperial 'law of the jungle' to which they subject weaker countries. How to resist their barbarity—how to civilize oneself—without barbarizing others?
(2025-05-01). Wolfgang Streeck: The Road Right. newleftreview.org A high-turnout election, sharply polarized around immigration, has brought another centrist coalition to power in Berlin. Wolfgang Streeck offers an unsparing analysis of Germany's political situation as its hardline incoming Chancellor rams through an expansive fiscal revolution and the far-right AfD doubles its seats.
(2025-05-01). Local elections could leave record number of councils under no overall control, pollster warns. leftfootforward.org A new poll by More in Common shows deep voter disillusionment, with 41% saying no party leader is fit to govern and Reform UK gaining ground.
(2025-05-01). Nigel Farage reminds voters he doesn't want a publicly-funded NHS. leftfootforward.org As voters go to the polls for the local elections, Nigel Farage has confirmed that he does not want the NHS to be funded through general taxation. | Farage has previously referred to adopting a French-style insurance model for funding healthcare, which combines social security-funded insurance with private health insurance. | Speaking to Sky News political editor Beth Rigby yesterday evening, the Reform UK leader said: "I do not want it [the NHS] funded through general taxation." | He added: It's doesn't work. It's not working. We're getting worse bang for the buck than any other country, particularly out of t…
(2025-05-01). What Makes a Gold Chain a Classic Investment Piece for Men? moguldom.com Jewelry has long been a symbol of status, style, and permanence, and among the many options available, few pieces hold the enduring appeal of a well-crafted gold chain. For men, this accessory transcends fleeting trends, offering both aesthetic value and financial sensibility. Its versatility, timelessness, and intrinsic worth make it a standout choice for those …
(2025-05-01). subMedia Presents: InterRebellium, "The Estallido Social" itsgoingdown.org subMedia announces the first episode of their new documentary series, InterRebellium, featuring a deep dive on the 2019 uprising in Chile. The first of a multipart documentary series, InterRebellium 01. The Estallido Social is a story told through the eyes of anarchist and anticolonial participants of the 2019 uprising in the territories occupied by the…
(2025-05-01). Trump Is The Symptom, US Imperialism Is The Disease. popularresistance.org Popular resistance to the Trump administration's erratic, anti-people, and dangerous domestic and foreign policies is growing every day as seen with the massive demonstrations held throughout the country on and after April 5. We welcome these protests and the popular demands raised by them, but we must criticize significant flaws that block the political changes we desperately need. | Criticism is personalized against President Trump, Elon Musk, and the "billionaires" for actions that have been the hallmark of bipartisan policies for decades.
(2025-05-01). Malegaon shuts down over Pahalgam terror attack. ummid.com Malegaon, the Muslim dominated Textile City in Maharashtra, Thursday April 24, 2025 observed a day long shut down in solidarity with the victims of Pahalgam terror attack and to condemn terrorism.
(2025-05-01). West Bengal 10th Madhyamik result 2025 date, time officially confirmed. ummid.com The West Bengal Board of Secondary Education (WBBSE) has officialy confirmed the date and time to announce the result of the Class 10 Madhyamik board exam 2025.
(2025-05-01). Indus River is Common Heritage of South Asia, Must Not be Harmed. ummid.com The Indus and its tributaries are sacred for the people of India as well as Pakistan as these constitute the common heritage of all of South Asia and indeed of all humanity.
(2025-05-01). Mumbai University Admission 2025 Starts, Read Details. ummid.com The Mumbai University has started receiving online application forms for the admission in Undergraduate (UG) and Postgraduate (PG) courses for the academic year 2025-26.
(2025-05-01). Sad to see Kashmiri students attacked after Pahalgam attack: Rahul Gandhi. ummid.com Leader of Opposition (LoP) and senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi Friday April 25, 2025 expressed concerns over the attacks on Kashmiri students in different parts of the country after Pahalgam terrorist attack.
(2025-05-01). How Compounding Calculator can help you stay motivated to invest. ummid.com Discover how a compounding calculator can help you stay motivated by showing how small, consistent investments may grow into long-term wealth.
(2025-05-01). United States: Judge arrested for 'obstructing' Trump's immigration operation. ummid.com In a bizarre turn of event in the wake of President Donald Trump's hardline deportation policies, a judge in Wisconsin state of U.S. was Friday April 25, 2025 arrested for what the security agencies said 'obstructing' immigration operation.
(2025-05-01). UP 10th Matric Result 2025: Live Updates. ummid.com The Uttar Pradesh Secondary Education Board (UPSEB), also known as Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP), is declaring today i.e. Friday April 25, 2025 Class 10 (UPMSP Class Xth) Matric result 2025 on its official website upmsp.edu.in and upresults.nic.in.
(2025-05-01). UP 12th Inter Result 2025: Live Updates. ummid.com The Uttar Pradesh Secondary Education Board (UPSEB), also known as Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP), is declaring today i.e. Friday April 25, 2025 Class 12 (UPMSP Class XIIth) Intermediate result 2025 on its official website upmsp.edu.in and upresults.nic.in.
(2025-05-01). US backed proxy war against Myanmar Junta and Bangladesh dilemma. ummid.com Highly placed sources said that the mission is to support a US-backed proxy war in Rakhine state against the Myanmar military junta, and wants Bangladesh to join.
(2025-05-01). In Pictures: Pope Francis laid to rest after Vatican funeral. ummid.com Pope Francis, the Top Priest of The Roman Catholic Church who was born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, laid to rest at the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, around 4 kms from The Vatican City, Saturday April 26, 2026…
(2025-05-01). From Babri Masjid to Waqf Act: Indian Judiciary and Muslim Issues. ummid.com There is a time tested policy to hold judiciary at ransom, at the altar of the issues concerning the Indian Muslims.
(2025-05-01). Protest, backlash after Judge Hannah Dugan's arrest in United States. ummid.com Impromptu protests and backlash are reported from different parts of the United States after Judge Hannah Dugan was arrested by FBI Friday over Trump's hard-line deportation policy.
(2025-05-01). Shiv Sena gives 5L aid to family of Kashmiri horseman killed in Pahalgam attack. ummid.com Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and leader of Shiv Sena, Eknath Shinde, has provided INR 5 lakh aid to the family of Kashmiri horseman killed in Pahalgam while fighting the terrorists.
(2025-05-01). Telangana SSC Result 2025 – Steps and Link to Check. ummid.com The Board of Secondary Education (BSE) Telangana is declaring soon on its official website bse.telangana.gov.in the result of the students who appeared for the TS SSC (Class 10) examination in 2025.
(2025-05-01). Malaysian autistic teen memorises entire Quran in 4 months. ummid.com In a remarkable fate, Ahmad Ziyyad Mohd Zahir (10) — a resident of Bukit Payong town in Marang district of Terengganu state in Malaysia, has memorized the entire Quran in a record time despite suffering from autism spectrum disorder.
(2025-05-01). Saudi Arabia's non-oil exports in 2024 highest in Kingdom's history. ummid.com Saudi Arabia's non-oil exports reached an unprecedented SAR515 billion in 2024, marking the highest value in the Kingdom's history.
(2025-05-01). Indian Civil Services and UPSC History. ummid.com The India Civil Services – and with that the bureaucracy, were the result of Lord Cornwallis' ideas during his tenure and this he had done to bring about efficiency in the administration and its structure.
(2025-05-01). Meet A.K. Fazlul Haq: One of the best-loved leaders of Bengal. ummid.com Abul Kasem Fazlul Haq, popularly known as A.K. Fazlul Haq, was born on 26th October 1873 and belonged to the Barisal subdivision of the Bakerganj district.
(2025-05-01). NEET UG 2025 Admit Card: Steps and Link to Download. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) is releasing the NEET UG 2025 Admit Card and Hall Ticket of the candidates on its official website 'neet.nta.nic.in' any moment.
(2025-05-01). United States, Saudi Arabia to ink biggest ever arms deal. ummid.com Washington and Riyadh are reportedly close to a new $100 billion arms package as Donald Trump's Gulf trip nears.
(2025-05-01). Finally, Modi govt agrees for Caste Census. ummid.com The Narendra Modi government has finally agreed for caste census — a demand repeatedly made by the Congress and other opposition parties.
(2025-05-01). ICSE 10th Result 2025 Out; Check Toppers List. ummid.com The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) has declared the result of the Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) Class X (Class 10th) 2025 exam along with toppers list on its official website cisce.org.
(2025-05-01). ISC 12th Result 2025 Announced; Check Toppers List. ummid.com The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) has declared the result of Indian School Certificate (ISC) Class XII (Class 12th) 2025 exam along with toppers list on its official website cisce.org.
(2025-05-01). Telangana SSC Result 2025 Today: Dirct Link and Ways to Check. ummid.com The Board of Secondary Education (BSE) Telangana is declaring today i.e. Wednesday April 30, 2025 the TS SSC (Class 10) 2025 examination on its official website bse.telangana.gov.in.
(2025-05-01). Trump reinvents war capitalism. internationalviewpoint.org Believing that the United States is being mistreated in international trade, Trump, speaking before an audience of auto union members gathered at the White House, announced measures that would amount to nothing less than a declaration of economic independence… | – | / |
(2025-05-01). Labour Day: When the only people who don't labour are those meant to be celebrating the Day. independent.co.ug 
COMMENT | Gertrude Kamya Othieno | Every 1st May, like clockwork, Uganda joins the rest of the world to honour workers, by ensuring the actual workers stay hard at it, while officials in crisp suits wave to the cameras and give speeches on "dignity" and "solidarity" from the comfort of shaded tents. It's a national holiday …
(2025-05-01). Business community blames UNBS on substandard goods in shops. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Retailers in and around Kampala have blamed the continued presence of counterfeit and substandard products in their stores on the Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS). This comes as the standards monitoring body moves to engage the private sector on how best to curb the illicit trade in both …
(2025-05-01). Cardinals discuss economic situation of the Holy See at General Congregation. independent.co.ug 
Vatican, Rome | VATICAN NEWS | The Director of the Holy See Press Office, Matteo Bruni, told reporters on Wednesday that 180 Cardinals attended the seventh General Congregation, of whom 124 were Cardinal electors. In the first part of the meeting, the Cardinals discussed the economic and financial situation of the Holy See, with contributions …
(2025-05-01). DPF struggles to trace depositors from liquidated banks, millions remain unclaimed. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Deposit Protection Fund (DPF) is grappling with challenges in tracing all account holders from two recently liquidated commercial banks, leaving millions of shillings unclaimed. In January and June 2024, the Bank of Uganda closed EFC Uganda Limited and Mercantile Credit Bank Limited, citing poor corporate governance and failure to …
(2025-05-01). Athletic Bilbao gearing up for Manchester United in Europa League semifinal. independent.co.ug 
MADRID, SPAIN | Xinhua | Athletic Bilbao and Manchester United go head-to-head in the first leg of their UEFA Europa League semifinal in the San Mames Stadium on Thursday night. Athletic goes into the match with a 100 percent record in its home ground, while Manchester United is unbeaten in the tournament, meaning that something …
(2025-05-01). Uganda reports decline in new HIV infections but misses key targets. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda AIDS Commission has reported a downward trend in new HIV infections, even as the country continues to fall short of key national targets in the fight against the epidemic. Speaking to journalists at the Uganda Media Centre on Tuesday, Dr. Vincent Bagambe, the Director of Planning and …
(2025-05-01). Perhaps we should all be police officers. independent.co.ug 
COMMENT | Olivia Nalubwama | As we continue headlong into the regurgitating inanity that is Uganda's rollercoaster elections, the gross contradictions that embody our governance and politics continue unencumbered. Dear reader, let us review a few instances that should have us questioning why we remain overly yoked to the incumbent ruling regime. For this is not …
(2025-05-01). African Union resumes Gabon's membership. independent.co.ug 
ADDIS ABABA/LIBREVILLE | Xinhua | The Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU) on Wednesday announced the reinstatement of Gabon to the union's family. Gabon's reinstatement came after the council in its 1,277th meeting reviewed the country's political transition and processes, which were found to be "generally successful," PSC Chairperson Rebecca Amuge …
(2025-05-01). Why professional associations are important? A case of PRAU. independent.co.ug 
COMMENT | IRENE NAKASIITA | In today's ever-evolving professional landscape, associations dedicated to specific fields serve as vital catalysts for growth, innovation, and credibility. For the Public Relations (PR) sector in Uganda, the Public Relations Association of Uganda (PRAU) stands as a key institution that offers immense value, not only to its members but to the broader …
(2025-05-01). Farmers in Karamoja demand seeds as rain season sets in. independent.co.ug 
MOROTO, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Farmers in the Karamoja sub-region have called on the government and partners to support them with quality seeds during this crucial planting season. As the rainy season sets in the region, the farmers expressed concern that the planting season had started, but they did not have seeds.. They said …
(2025-05-01). US: Repeal Alien Enemies Act. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Demonstrators in New York City protest outside the Permanent Mission of El Salvador to the United Nations on April 24, 2025, demanding the release of Venezuelan detainees deported by the Trump administration and jailed in El Salvador's Terrorism Confinement Center or CECOT prison. | © 2025 Sipa via AP Images | The Trump administration is the first in US history to invoke the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 outside a context of a declared war.The Alien Enemies Act is incompatible with US obligations under international human rights and refugee law.Congress should repeal the act, which, as…
(2025-05-01). SOIL: Photographic Exhibit Features a Korean Buddhist Nun's Daily Life at the Swiss-Hanok in Seoul. pressenza.com 
Have you ever tasted Korean temple cuisine? It's entirely plant-based, which celebrates the natural rhythms of the Earth. It is said that in the Buddhist tradition, there's a deep emphasis on balance and harmony between the elements. In the making of foods, ingredients are searched for or grown near the temple, with dishes varying and changing based on the season. Many ingredients can be collected for their medicinal properties, such as wild herbs, roots, and mountain vegetables. It's widely believed that the goal is to maintain internal equilibrium, supporting meditation, health, and longevity. | From 6 to 17 Ap…
(2025-05-01). U.S. judge limits Trump's push to rapidly deport migrants in Guantanamo Bay. radiohc.cu Boston, May 1 (RHC) ⚪ A federal judge in the United States has placed limits on the Trump administration's efforts to deport migrants held in Guantanamo Bay with few protections.
(2025-05-01). Rapid Support Forces kill at least 12 civilians in shelling. newarab.com 
The The army's sixth Infantry Division issued a statement, saying their forces had "repelled a new attack by the RSF on El-Fasher…
(2025-05-01). Pahalgam fallout scratches Bangladesh. pressenza.com The deadly massacre of tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir erupted a fresh crisis between Pakistan and India, the two nuke-armed neighbors. The sectarian terrorists or Islamic jihadists deliberately targeted the Hindus only | India has accused Pakistan of supporting "cross-border terrorism" after the murderers carried out the most evil attack on civilians in contested Muslim-majority Kashmir | However, amid an escalation of tension between India and Pakistan, the regional tension has spilt over to Bangladesh | Hours after the barbaric atrocities in Kashmir, Pakistan's Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar, postponed hi…
(2025-05-01). Voting Green may be the greatest act of self-harm by a generation ever. onlineopinion.com.au Why would a party whose voters are younger and disproportionately likely to rent propose policies that could see rents increase on average by another $83 per week, as well as seeing as many as 450,000 homes disappearing from the rental market?
(2025-05-01). Trump is ushering in a national disaster. onlineopinion.com.au The Republican Party has lost its moral compass and its spine, and it will pay dearly for empowering Trump, who brought America to the precipice of a national disaster.
(2025-05-01). 2025 Workers Memorial Day Presented by the South Central Federation of Labor (SCFL). wibailoutpeople.org
(2025-05-01). Madison: Schedule An Organizing Workshop on How to Protect Immigrant Workers. wibailoutpeople.org
(2025-05-01). Hands Off Medicaid! Town Hall May 10, 2025 in Madison. wibailoutpeople.org
(2025-05-01). 'This is so surreal': Rehabbed apartments in Kensington provide fresh start for formerly homeless families. whyy.org
(2025-05-01). Trump's health agency urges therapy for transgender youth, not broader gender-affirming health care. whyy.org
(2025-05-01). What to know about May Day and how it has grown over the years. whyy.org
(2025-05-01). Federal Judge Orders Release of Palestinian Student Mohsen Mahdawi From ICE Detention. scheerpost.com
(2025-05-01). How the Vietnam and Gaza Wars Shattered Young Illusions About US Leaders. scheerpost.com
(2025-05-01). Fossil fuels within electricity sector falls to all time low in US. nationofchange.org
(2025-05-01). Voices of Pastoralist Women: Leadership and Resilience in the Month of Working Women's Struggle. cadtm.org
(2025-05-01). Insights | Greek scholar: U.S.-China coexistence requires restraint and prudence. ecns.cn
(2025-05-01). U.S. tries to regain advantages over China in South China Sea by exploiting the Philippines: expert. ecns.cn
(2025-05-01). Argentina: anarcho capitalism to austerity. cadtm.org
(2025-05-01). Canada: election under the shadow of Trump. cadtm.org
(2025-05-01). There will be blood. cadtm.org
(2025-05-01). Analytical mission Report: Mission to Haiti. cadtm.org
(2025-05-01). Both the BRICS and Bandung revivalism need tough critiques not quasi-cults. cadtm.org
(2025-05-01). Gaza: "More than a human being can bear" cadtm.org
(2025-05-01). Internationalism in action as an antidote to the nationalist poison of resurgent fascism! cadtm.org
(2025-05-01). Trump and America: One-hundred days in the waiting room of fascism. internationalviewpoint.org
(2025-05-01). Vietnam, 30 April 1975 – 50 years ago, a historic victory, but at what price? internationalviewpoint.org
(2025-05-01). When 100 new B-21 bombers just isn't enough. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2025-05-01). Pentagon stops being coy about space war. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2025-05-01). Trump's first 100 days portend long-lasting damage to press freedom. cpj.org
(2025-05-01). CPJ joins coalition urging Congress to preserve public broadcasting funding. cpj.org/feed/atom/
(2025-05-01). Houthi drone strike kills Yemeni-Dutch journalist, injures another. CPJ Staff
(2025-05-01). CPJ, partners urge UN to examine press freedom restrictions in Honduras. cpj.org/feed/atom/
(2025-05-01). Armed group threatens Iraq's Al Rabiaa TV after report on Iran-US talks. CPJ Staff
(2025-05-01). CPJ joins more than 270 organizations, journalists in call against enacted Peruvian law. CPJ Staff
(2025-05-01). 2 Macao journalists detained, risk prosecution after seeking to cover parliament. CPJ Staff
(2025-05-01). Haitian gang takes over radio station, renames it Taliban FM. CPJ Staff
(2025-05-01). Kyrgyz authorities move to shutter Aprel TV over 'negative' government coverage. CPJ Staff
(2025-05-01). Sudanese journalist Emtithal Abdel Fadil detained for 3 days, banned from travel. CPJ Staff
(2025-05-01). Trump delivers fascist rant to sparsely attended 100th day rally in Warren, Michigan. wsws.org Under conditions where his poll numbers are collapsing and protesters surrounded the venue, Trump, propped up by the media, the Democratic Party and the union bureaucracy, presented his first 100 days as a new American "Golden Age."
(2025-05-01). Canada's federal election and the crisis of working class political perspective. wsws.org Those workers and youth who voted for Carney and his Liberals in the belief that they represent any type of progressive answer to Trump and all that he represents—oligarchy, dictatorship, fascism and war—have been cruelly deceived. | For this the trade unions and the social-democratic NDP are principally responsible.
(2025-05-01). Thousands protest Trump speech in Warren, Michigan. wsws.org Protesters outnumbered those attending Trump's speech at Macomb Community College, held to mark his first 100 days.
(2025-05-01). Senior Pakistan official: Our weapons not 'just for show'; attack by India just 'hours, days' away. presstv.ir Senior Pakistani official warns about an imminent Indian military strike, and asserts that Islamabad was fully prepared, echoing earlier remarks by other authorities.
(2025-05-01). La Colonización Marroquí De España. strategic-culture.su Carlos X. BLANCO | àönete a nosotros en , y . | Escríbenos: | En diversas publicaciones ya he advertido del peligro que corre España (y con ella Europa enter…
(2025-05-01). 25 años de cuando Fidel proclamó el concepto de Revolución (+ Fotos y Video). cubadebate.cu En esos días, el pueblo cubano, con su líder indiscutible al frente, se encontraba en plena lucha por el regreso de Elián González y participaba activamente en los numerosos programas sociales enmarcados en la Batalla de Ideas. Para Fidel Castro, este contexto representó la oportunidad ideal para exponer su definición de Revolución:…
(2025-05-01). Happy May Day 2025 from Railroad Workers United! wibailoutpeople.org 
View as Webpage May 1st is a global celebration of the international labor movement and is recognized as a national holiday or formally celebrated in a majority of countries worldwide. Variously called International Workers' Day, May Day, and International Labour Day, it is celebrated unofficially in many other countries across the globe — including the …