(2025-05-19). Genocide is the Currency of Western Domination. counterpunch.org 
It is 200 miles from where I am in Cairo to the Rafah border crossing into Gaza. Parked in the arid sands in the northern Sinai of Egypt are 2,000 trucksfilled with sacks of flour, water tanks, canned food, medical supplies, tarps and fuel. The trucks idle under the scorching sun with temperatures climbing into the high 90s. | A few miles away in Gaza, dozens of men, women and children, living in crude tents or damaged buildings amid the rubble, are being butchered daily from bullets, bombs, missile strikes, tank shells, infectious diseases and that most ancient weapon of siege warfare — starvation. One in…
(2025-05-19). Families struggle to survive as Israel starves Gaza. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-19). Two million people at risk of impending famine in Gaza, WHO chief warns. defenddemocracy.press May 19, 2025 The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) expressed alarm on Monday over the increasing risk of famine in the Gaza Strip, where "two million people are starving," according to him. "The risk of famine in Gaza is escalating due to the deliberate withholding of humanitarian aid, including food, as part of …
(2025-05-19). Two million facing starvation in Gaza, warns WHO chief. tribune.com.pk 
Two million people are "starving" in the Gaza Strip, with the deliberate blocking of aid driving up the risk of famine, the World Health Organization chief warned Monday. | Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the WHO and other UN agencies stood ready to deliver aid into the Palestinian territory — if and when it is allowed to enter. | Israel has said its blockade since March 2 was aimed at forcing concessions from the Palestinian group Hamas. | Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday it was necessary for Israel to prevent a famine in Gaza for "diplomatic reasons" after his government announced i…
(2025-05-19). One day, three diaries from the brink of famine in Gaza, where even rotten food like a. haaretz.com Israa wakes up at dawn to stand in line for water. Sarah comforts her orphaned nephews. Yousef's father secures two bags of vegetables for $28. This is what Gazans' daily quest for survival is like, in their own words and images…
(2025-05-19). destroying Netanyahu, Smotrich rush to soothe fears over aid renewal. haaretz.com Facing right-wing backlash over aid to Gaza, Netanyahu said the move responds to international pressure to 'avoid famine for practical and diplomatic reasons.' Far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich declared Israel is 'destroying everything left in the Gaza Strip'…
(2025-05-19). Israel to ease Gaza blockade with limited food shipments. tribune.com.pk 
Israel will allow a limited quantity of food into Gaza for the first time in 10 weeks, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said Monday, following mounting international pressure and growing fears of famine among the 2.1 million people trapped in the besieged enclave. | The announcement came as Israel launched a new military assault, dubbed Operation Gideon's Chariot, involving what the Israel Defense Forces described as "extensive ground operations" across the Gaza Strip. | Israel has maintained a total blockade on Gaza for the past 10 weeks, halting all deliveries of food, fuel and medicine. Humanitari…
(2025-05-19). How NYT Reports On Weaponized Famine So You Don't Have To Give A Damn. popularresistance.org More than two months ago, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced a complete blockade of aid—including food, water and medical supplies—from entering the besieged Gaza strip. It's a severe escalation of Israel's now 19-month genocide against Palestinians in Gaza—and what the World Health Organization (5/12/25) has described as "one of the world's worst hunger crises, unfolding in real time." | With no replenishing stock, aid groups have begun running out of supplies to distribute to families in need. | The UN Relief and Works Agency (5/16/25) reports that their "flour and food parcel…
(2025-05-19). World condemns genocide in Gaza as protests mark 77 years of Nakba. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-19). Israel's New Gaza Operation Should Be Called 'Chariots of Genocide'. defenddemocracy.press By Gideon Levy May 14, 2025 About 70 people from dawn to noon on Wednesday. Almost twice the number of those killed in the massacre at Kibbutz Nir Oz. 22 of them were children, and 15 were women. The previous evening, 23 were killed in a hospital. Operation Gideon's Chariots has yet to begin, and …
(2025-05-19). Gaza: Israelis killing a Palestinian woman every hour. ummid.com Since the start of its genocide in October 2023, the Israeli army has killed an average of 21.3 women per day through direct bombardment of the Gaza Strip.
(2025-05-19). Tens of thousands march in the Netherlands to protest against Gaza genocide. aljazeera.com Protesters march through The Hague to call on government to do more to halt Israel's onslaught on besieged enclave.
(2025-05-19). Italian MPs protest Gaza massacre at Egypt's Rafah border. newarab.com 
Italian parliamentarians protested on Sunday in front of Egypt's Rafah border crossing with "Europe is not doing enough, nothing to stop the massacre," Cecilia Strada, an Italian member of the European parliament, told AFP. | The group – including 11 members of the Italian parliament, three MEPs and representatives of NGOs – held signs reading "Stop genocide now", "End illegal occupation" and "Stop arming Israel". | "There should be a complete embargo on weapons to an…
(2025-05-19). Global hunger crisis deepens as world leaders slash aid amid record malnutrition and displacement. nationofchange.org
(2025-05-19). Knowledge is not just power but what drives unrivaled U.S. prosperity — slashed on the MAGA chopping block. nationofchange.org Fantasy magic thinking is a very expensive folly when human lives are at stake.
(2025-05-19). House Republicans advance massive budget bill with Medicaid cuts and tax breaks after secret weekend deal. nationofchange.org GOP lawmakers pushed a sweeping bill forward in a rare Sunday vote after cutting a backroom deal with far-right Republicans to fast-track deeper Medicaid cuts and slash food aid—while offering permanent tax cuts for the wealthy and corporations.
(2025-05-19). America the unfree. nationofchange.org Detention practices in a Trumpy post-9/11 age.
(2025-05-19). Trump's Break with Israel: Genuine Shift or Political Theater? mintpressnews.com
(2025-05-19). Malcolm X: A legacy of struggle at 100. liberationnews.org 
One hundred years after his birth, Malcolm X is synonymous globally with revolutions and all forms of militant struggle by exploited and oppressed people.
(2025-05-19). The Endangered Species Act Is At Risk Of Extinction, Thanks To Trump. levernews.com 
(2025-05-19). Netanyahu and his government gambled on antisemitic far right and lost big time. haaretz.com Likud ministers Eli Cohen and Amichai Chikli were both accused of interfering in Romania's internal affairs by bolstering the country's far-right party, which has a history of Holocaust denial, but was defeated in Sunday's presidential election…
(2025-05-19). Detained! Trump's America as one Big Black Site. juancole.com 
( Tomdispatch.com ) — I don't know about you, but the news continues to stress me out. Trump administration officials are using any excuse they can think of to detain and deport people whose points of view — or whose very existence on U.S. soil — seem to threaten their agenda. Deportations to El Salvador …
(2025-05-19). Rising To The Challenge: Europe's Path To Growth And Resilience — Speech. api.follow.it 
Speech by Alfred Kammer, Director, IMF European Department at the Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS), Brussels: | Good afternoon, | Thank you, Karel, for the introduction and CEPS for hosting this event. I would also like to extend a warm thank you to Cinzia and Maarten for taking time out of your busy schedules, and to all of you for joining us today. | Europe has achieved much over the last 75 years. | The "economic miracle" of…
(2025-05-19). Ron Paul: Cutting Military Spending Would Make For A Big And Beautiful Bill — OpEd. api.follow.it 
Last week, Moody's Ratings lowered the United States credit rating. Fitch Ratings and S&P Global Ratings had already lowered the US rating. This new downgrade was driven by Congress's failure to make any efforts to reduce the almost 37 trillion dollars national debt. | When Moody's made its announcement, the House Budget Committee was scrambling to get the votes to pass legislation extending the 2017 tax cuts. | President Trump has dubbed this the "big beautiful bill." The bill also has new tax cuts including repealing federal taxes on tips and overtime. The bill "offsets" the "lost" revenue from the cuts by…
(2025-05-19). Jesuit Colleges Have A Free Speech Problem — OpEd. api.follow.it 
The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) periodically does a study of some colleges and universities, rating them on their tolerance for free speech. The 2025 report on 251 schools found that the University of Virginia ranked #1 and Harvard ranked #251. | Jesuit schools generally do poorly, and the latest study is no exception. Fordham ranked 234, Marquette was 235 and Georgetown came in at 240. Other Jesuit institutions did better: Creighton was 144, Boston College placed 189 and Loyola of Chicago ranked 209. | Other Catholic institutions of higher education did not fare very well. The Univ…
(2025-05-19). Ralph Nader: Trump's Dominant Ego Camouflages Cowardliness And Cruelties — OpEd. api.follow.it 
Dictator Donald Trump's ego has gone global and dominates the news cycle. His domestic opponents are left with too little too late rebuttals and, again, are victims of his genius in diverting and distracting them and the media. | Take his "triumphant" trip to the wealthy Arab Nations in the Gulf. Their rulers flattered him 24/7 as the boss of the world while he flattered them in return for their business deals (some benefitting him and his family) and arms purchases. Trump enjoys being in charge. But he wasn't. | Before, during and after his trip, Netanyahu remained his MASTER on the matters that count to the…
(2025-05-19). Why AI Won't Replace Teachers In Classrooms: An ASEAN Perspective — OpEd. api.follow.it 
UNESCO warns that to meet basic education goals by 2030 the world will actually need tens of millions of additional teachers. McKinsey similarly finds that teacher numbers are set to grow, not shrink — estimating school-teacher employment rising 5—24% by 2030 (in the US), and even more than doubling in rapidly developing countries like China and India. | It might be tempting to imagine a future where sleek AI tutors quietly replace the traditional teacher at the blackboard. In practical terms, AI tools can indeed personalize content, automate grading, and provide data-driven insights to educators.
(2025-05-19). When Absence Is The Most Cumbersome Presence — OpEd. api.follow.it 
Efforts to continue the war are a terrible diplomatic mistake by some European countries. | For days, the most popular European media have been hosting a photo that deserves more thoughtful reflections than those that accompany it as a fact. The photo shows the leaders of France, England, Germany and Poland with Zelensky and the usual comment is that the self-described "willing" phone Trump to confirm their support for the Ukrainian leader. | That photo, contrary to the comments that accompanied it, not only certifies a great diplomatic defeat, but also testifies the inability to contribute constructively to…
(2025-05-19). Scapegoating Multiculturalism And Blaming Migrants: How Capitalist Failures Are Obscured? — OpEd. api.follow.it 
Migrants work as doctors and nurses, sustaining vital health services. They serve as teachers and lecturers in schools, colleges, and universities, helping to develop and disseminate knowledge. Migrants also work as chefs and cooks in hotels and restaurants, providing essential services for leisure and hospitality. They operate as drivers of trains, buses, and taxis, maintaining transportation networks. Migrants contribute as scientists, engineers, construction workers, cleaners, and agricultural labourers who produce our food. Migrants serve as soldiers and excel as football and cricket players. From the bas…
(2025-05-19). Footsteps Of New Order: Tariff War, China's Strategic Response, And Redefinition Of Global Economic System — OpEd. api.follow.it 
In recent years, the rivalry between China and the United States has become one of the defining features of the international order. This competition has expanded beyond military or geopolitical realms and has now penetrated the core of the global economy. Tools such as trade tariffs have emerged as one of its most prominent expressions. | With Donald Trump's return to the U.S. political stage, the tariff war between Washington and Beijing has reemerged as a central axis of geo-economic tensions. The imposition of severe tariffs on Chinese goods not only continues the policies of Trump's first term but is now…
(2025-05-19). Russia—US Reconciliation Creates Geopolitical Stability — OpEd. api.follow.it 
The visit recently of President Trump's envoy to Moscow, Michael Witkoff, suggests that a detente between the two superpowers is possible even if the Ukrainian President is not part of the political algorithm. | From the minutiae the cameras revealed of the meeting, it appears that the atmosphere was unusually cordial — even friendly. The discussion was not of limited duration, lasting for roughly three hours. | Yet, at this point, we know little about its content or, more importantly, what progress has or has not been made. We do know, from Russia's special aide to Putin, Yuri Ushakov, that the exchang…
(2025-05-19). Pakistan, Terror, And Troubled Borders: A Closer Look — OpEd. api.follow.it 
(2025-05-19). 'Transition' To A New World Order Is Beyond Most In The West — OpEd. api.follow.it 
Even the need for transition — just to be clear — has only just begun to be recognised in the U.S. | For the European leadership however, and for the beneficiaries of financialisation who haughtily lament Trump's 'storm' unwisely unleashed on the world, his base economic theses are ridiculed as bizarre notions completely divorced from economic 'reality'. | That is completely untrue. | For, as Greek Economist Yanis Varoufakis
(2025-05-19). The Horn Of Africa States: Africa's Prolonged Stay In Power And The Case Of Somalia — OpEd. api.follow.it 
For a democracy to be a democracy, there are rules that all members of a society must adhere to and respect. They include among others free and fair elections, rights and duties, and basic values like equality and accountability. The most important of all these rules is acceptance of the rule of law, which applies equally to all people, and everyone, and especially the government, who must all abide by it. | It is the unfortunate story of Africa that the majority of its leaders do not abide by the rule of law and once they are welcomed into a seat of power, they overstay in that seat for years, even changing…
(2025-05-19). Pakistan IMF Staff Level Report — OpEd. api.follow.it 
The recently released IMF staff level report praises Pakistan's strong program implementation and stresses the need to prioritize reforms going forward. | These include reforms to strengthen competition and productivity, improve SOEs and public services, increase energy sector viability, broaden the tax base, and build climate resilience. | Several new structural benchmarks have been introduced, which will impact multiple sectors such as Energy and Autos, and these may be part of the upcoming FY26 Budget. | Pakistan's macroeconomic recovery has been cemented by growing foreign exchange reserves and sharply lo…
(2025-05-19). Defending QRIS: Indonesia's Response To US Trade Pressure — OpEd. api.follow.it 
Indonesia's concerted effort to develop a comprehensive national digital payment infrastructure, led by the Quick Response Code Standard Indonesian (QRIS) and the complementary Gerbang Pembayaran Nasional (GPN), serves as a prime example of technology-driven financial inclusion. | Domestic adoption has surged, with QRIS transactions increasing by 45 percent year-on-year between January 2024 and March 2025, surpassing 2.3 billion transactions in the first quarter of 2025. Concurrently, the percentage of unbanked adults in the population decreased from 24.5 percent in January 2023 to 17.2 percent by March 2025.
(2025-05-19). Resilient Routes: How Southeast And East Asia Are Rebuilding Supply Chains — OpEd. api.follow.it 
In 2025, Southeast Asian economies are reshaping global supply chains to enhance resilience against geopolitical friction, pandemic aftershocks, and technological disruption. Trade flows, once primarily focused on minimizing costs, are now being reconfigured to balance efficiency with stability. | According to the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office, the region is projected to grow by 4.2 percent in 2025, driven by strong domestic demand and exports. Similarly, projections from the Asian Development Bank anticipate a 4.9 percent growth for developing Asia in 2025, highlighting the critical role of intra-reg…
(2025-05-19). Ammar Ali Jan: 'There is no appetite for war' in Pakistan. greenleft.org.au 
Green Left's Isaac Nellist spoke to Ammar Ali Jan, Pakistan socialist and general secretary of the Haqooq-e-Khalq (Peoples' Rights) Party, about the tensions between India and Pakistan, which broke out into war when India launched missile strikes on May 7.
(2025-05-19). Operation Sindoor And India's Shift To Assertive Deterrence — Analysis. api.follow.it 
On May 10, India and Pakistan agreed to a US-mediated ceasefire following the Pahalgam terror attack in India and consequent military escalation from both sides. India's Operation Sindoor, a retaliatory measure against cross-border terror groups following the terror attack, indicates the swiftly altered nature of New Delhi's response: a nuanced, calibrated, and multi-dimensional punitive response to the state-sponsored terrorism. The biggest success of the Operation was its shift from focusing on Kashmir to the terrorism issue. | For India, which has long endured the scourge of cross-border terrorism, this sh…
(2025-05-19). Pahalgam Terror Attack: What Can Sri Lanka Learn? — Analysis. api.follow.it 
While references to a "ceasefire" between India and Pakistan have emerged, India has not officially declared the end of Operation Sindoor. Military activity has merely been paused, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi
(2025-05-19). Rethinking India's Cyber Readiness In The Age Of Information Warfare — Analysis. api.follow.it 
By Soumya Awasthi and Abhishek Sharma | While India and Pakistan's engagement in combat operations, particularly in the air domain, was the highlight of the limited and measured face-off between the two countries, this episode also saw both countries engaging in Although the cyberattacks did not impose any serious cost on India, they dem…
(2025-05-19). Electric Shock: The Chinese Threat To Europe's Industrial Heartland — Analysis. api.follow.it 
By Jakub Jakóbowski and Janka Oertel | Escape forward: | For decades, the performance of Germany's economy—Europe's largest—has been fuelled by selling goods to China. This export-orientated approach was essential to the German industrial-led economic model. But those times are over and Berlin now faces a dilemma. | The world has been hit by two "
(2025-05-19). India—Pakistan Ceasefire: Implications For The Regional And Global Order — Analysis. api.follow.it 
The ceasefire declared on May 10, 2025, between India and Pakistan represents a momentous yet tenuous lull in a protracted and volatile bilateral conflict that has defined South Asian geopolitics for decades. Orchestrated largely through behind-the-scenes diplomatic efforts by the United States, Russia, and many more states this fragile accord emerges in the aftermath of a grave provocation: a devastating terrorist assault in Pahalgam, Kashmir, which claimed the lives of 26 Indian tourists. New Delhi, as part of its new foreign policy strategy went for a series of retaliatory strikes inflicting significant da…
(2025-05-19). Sunday 6/8: Author Talk with Palestinian-American Playwright and Author Betty Shamieh. indybay.org Arab American Cultural Center | 3968 Twilight Drive, Bldg. 2 | San Jose, CA 95124…
(2025-05-19). Five aid trucks enter Gaza, IDF says, ending over two months of blockade. haaretz.com The trucks are the first to enter the Gaza Strip since the crossings were closed in early March. The aid plan still faces criticism: 'Each distribution center will serve 460,000 people, the entire population of Tel Aviv,' a Western diplomat said…
(2025-05-19). Qatargate scandal: Deleted posts reveal Israeli pro-Qatar campaign continued despite Hamas attack. haaretz.com Haaretz Exposé ‚ñ Project Lighthouse, an influence campaign crafted by Netanyahu's spin doctors, lies at the heart of the Qatargate investigation. Haaretz reveals how it pushed Qatar's interests alongside the war ‚ñ These pieces of evidence were erased just before Haaretz published its initial report…
(2025-05-19). Tuesday 5/27: Arms Embargo Strategy Workshop. indybay.org Online | www.codepink.org/strategy527…
(2025-05-19). Ukraine: Establishment of the special tribunal for the crime of aggression must ensure victims-centered justice. fidh.org
(2025-05-19). Genocide and the Deafening Silence. counterpunch.org 
A few thoughts for the silent majority. There are only 193 countries in the world, and I like to have some idea of what's going on in all of them. It inevitably surprises the cab drivers that I know the name of the capital city of the country they're from. I memorized them all when
(2025-05-19). A Wall of Receipts for the Trump Presidency. counterpunch.org For folks who have not followed the Elon Musk-DOGE clown show, their main exhibit is the so-called "Wall of Receipts" that is supposed to show all the waste, fraud, and abuse they have eliminated. It turns out that many of the claimed savings are hugely overstated or contracts that had already been canceled or completed.
(2025-05-19). Democracy Now! 2025-05-19 Monday. democracynow.org Headlines for May 19, 2025; "Absolutely Genocidal": Mouin Rabbani on "Gideon's Chariots," Israel's Latest Escalation of War on Gaza; Project Esther: NYT Details Right-Wing Plan to "Rebrand All Critics of Israel" as Hamas Supporters; Columbia Chose Silence, Not Solidarity: Mahmoud Khalil's Statement at Alternative Graduation Ceremony; On 100th Birthday of Malcolm X, Family Presses Trump to Release Gov't Files on Assassination | Headlines for May 19, 2025; "Absolutely Genocidal": Mouin Rabbani on "Gideon's Chariots," Israel̵…
(2025-05-19). Animal Rights Activists Protest at District Attorney's House, Disrupt Parade. indybay.org Week of Action Against Perdue's Petaluma Poultry is Underway…
(2025-05-19). China's industrial output, retail sales continue to increase in April. ecns.cn China's economy continued to grow steadily in April with supportive macroeconomic policies despite external shocks, official data showed on Monday.
(2025-05-19). Xiaomi to unveil breakthrough 3nm chip this week. ecns.cn Xiaomi Corp confirmed on Monday that it will unveil a 3nm Xuanjie O1 chip on Thursday, after over four years of intensive R&D efforts.
(2025-05-19). China's Chongming team wins FIBA 3×3 Xi'an Challenger 2025 title. ecns.cn The 2025 FIBA 3×3 Xi'an Challenger concluded on Sunday with China's Chongming claiming the championship after a hard-fought 17-12 victory over France's Bordeaux in the final in Xi'an, capital of northwestern China's Shaanxi Province.
(2025-05-19). EconoScope | Global exhibitors converge on Luohe food expo to tap into Chinese market. ecns.cn At the 22nd China (Luohe) Food Expo, held from Friday to Sunday in Luohe City, Henan Province, dubbed the "Food Capital of China," the international exhibition area was filled with the enticing aroma of specialty foods.
(2025-05-19). China's AG600 amphibious aircraft completes production test flight. ecns.cn An AG600 aircraft 1101 completed a 12-metric-ton water drop test and landed smoothly after a 17-minute flight at Jinwan Airport in Zhuhai, south China's Hainan Province, on Sunday, according to the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC).
(2025-05-19). Southwest China plants cherry blossom seeds from space. ecns.cn Space seeds of winter cherry blossoms were sown in Huaning County of southwest China's Yunnan Province, marking a key step forward in space-based breeding efforts.
(2025-05-19). Homegrown C919 aircraft begins serving passengers between Shenzhen and Shanghai. ecns.cn A C919 aircraft owned by China Eastern Airlines, carrying 161 passengers, arrived at Shenzhen Baoan International Airport on Sunday, marking the start of commercial service on the route between Shenzhen and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport.
(2025-05-19). Chinese strike drone Jiutian prepares for maiden flight. ecns.cn China's self-developed strike drone Jiutian has completed airframe structural assembly and is currently undergoing system installation and testing. It is expected to make its maiden flight by the end of June.
(2025-05-19). Guangxi debuts cross-border half marathon in Sino-Vietnamese tourism zone. ecns.cn Over 3,000 runners from China and abroad gathered in Chongzuo City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, on Sunday for the China-Vietnam Detian (Ban Gioc) Transnational Waterfall Cross-Border Run and 2025 Daxin Half Marathon.
(2025-05-19). PLA Navy holds open day event during China-Cambodia 'Golden Dragon-2025'. ecns.cn The Navy Force of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) hosted a naval vessel open day event on Sunday at Cambodia's Sihanoukville Ream Naval Base during the China-Cambodia "Golden Dragon-2025" joint exercise.
(2025-05-19). World Health Assembly rejects Taiwan-related proposal for 9th consecutive year. ecns.cn The World Health Assembly (WHA), the highest decision-making body of the World Health Organization (WHO), on Monday decided not to include in its agenda a proposal on Taiwan's participation in the annual assembly as an observer.
(2025-05-19). Couple donates rare 1,700-year-old gold seal. ecns.cn At the main venue for the 2025 International Museum Day celebrations on Sunday in Changchun, Jilin province, Jin Mingnan and his wife, Gao Jindan, donated a gold seal to the Ji'an Museum.
(2025-05-19). China's employment situation remains steady. ecns.cn China's employment situation remained stable in April, with the urban surveyed unemployment rate dropping to 5.1 percent from 5.2 percent in March.
(2025-05-19). China's digital economy to exceed 10% of GDP by year-end. ecns.cn The added value of core industries of China's digital economy is expected to account for more than 10 percent of GDP by the end of this year, as the country accelerates steps to advance its digital development.
(2025-05-19). China sees surveyed urban unemployment rate fall for a second month. ecns.cn China has seen the surveyed unemployment rate in urban areas continuously fall in the past two months, with the rate dropping to 5.1 percent in April, a decline by 0.1 percentage point from March.
(2025-05-19). China reiterates one-China principle on island of Taiwan's WHA participation at Geneva briefing. ecns.cn The Chinese delegation to the 78th World Health Assembly (WHA) made remarks on Saturday at a news conference in Geneva.
(2025-05-19). Dutch foreign minister Caspar Veldkamp to visit China. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson announced that at the invitation of Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi, Foreign Minister of the Netherlands Caspar Veldkamp will visit China from May 21 to 22.
(2025-05-19). China, Denmark reaffirm high-level political trust, cooperation. ecns.cn China and Denmark have reaffirmed their commitment to enhance political trust and deepen cooperation across a wide range of fields, creating new momentum for the development of bilateral ties.
(2025-05-19). China reports Tiangong space-station microbe discovery for first time. ecns.cn Chinese scientists have reported the discovery of a previously unknown strain inside the Tiangong space station, marking the first time a novel species has been reported from China's orbital habitat, CCTV reported on Saturday.
(2025-05-19). 1 dead, 2 injured in assault outside Wuhan restaurant. ecns.cn One person has died, and two others were injured in a deliberate assault on Sunday night in Wuhan, Hubei province, local police said.
(2025-05-19). Record-breaking high temperatures to hit northern China. ecns.cn China's first widespread heatwave of this year will peak on Monday and Tuesday with scorching temperatures of 40 C or above in multiple northern regions, while a seamless new round of rainstorms will continue to drench large parts of the south throughout the week.
(2025-05-19). Shanghai Disney Resort breaks ground on Spider-Man-themed land. ecns.cn Shanghai Disney Resort officially launched construction of its ninth themed land, inspired by Spider-Man, on Monday, marking another major expansion in the theme park.
(2025-05-19). U.S.-Philippines military drills essentially mutual exploitation: expert. ecns.cn The U.S. and the Philippines launched large-scale military exercises in the South China Sea region recently, involving several other countries, disrupting regional peace and stability.
(2025-05-19). Automakers focus on R&D and design investment as China's electric vehicle exports increase. ecns.cn The market size of new energy vehicles in China is expanding, and automakers are constantly carrying out innovative reforms."ÄÄ…
(2025-05-19). Court extends arrest of Standing Together director, six others over anti-war protest. haaretz.com Protesters were arrested Sunday during a march near the Gaza border. Standing Together called the move a double standard: 'Peaceful demonstrators are dragged before the courts, but right-wing extremists enter Gaza illegally'…
(2025-05-19). Joe Biden diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer. geo.tv 
Former US President Joe Biden holds an event at the White House in Washington, US, October 31, 2023. —ReutersBiden diagnosed with cancer after experiencing urinary symptoms.His health was scrutinised amid 2024 reelection bid.He was oldest to win US presidency until Donald Trump.
(2025-05-19). Indonesia searches for 19 people after landslide at gold mine in Papua. geo.tv 
This representational image shows Indonesian rescue members and military officers searching for victims at the site of a landslide caused by heavy rains in Pekalongan, Central Java province, Indonesia on January 22, 2025. — ReutersTorrential rain triggered a landslide late in…
(2025-05-19). UK-EU set to seal closer ties in first summit since Brexit. geo.tv 
Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer greets European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen outside 10 Downing Street on April 24, 2025. — AFPUK PM Starmer, EU leaders to sign key defence pact.Fishing rights, food imports resolved after late breakthrough.Youth mobility…
(2025-05-19). Iran says open to regional nuclear fuel consortium. geo.tv 
(2025-05-19). Joe Biden thanks supporters for 'love' after cancer diagnosis. geo.tv 
US President Joe Biden speaks to the news media after attending a closed Senate Democratic Caucus lunch at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, US, March 2, 2023 — ReutersWASHINGTON: Joe Biden expressed his gratitude to Americans on Monday for their "love and support" after the…
(2025-05-19). Indian boycott of Turkish coffee, chocolates and fashion grows. geo.tv 
A waiter carries two cups of Turkish coffee at a coffee shop in Istanbul October 19, 2007 — ReutersSmall Indian grocery shops and major online fashion retailers are boycotting Turkish products ranging from chocolates, coffee, jams and cosmetics to clothing amid growing anger…
(2025-05-19). US imposes sanctions on Indian travel agencies involved in illegal immigration. geo.tv 
One of the 104 illegal Indian immigrants deported through a US military plane leaves the airport in Amritsar. —Reuters/FileThe Department of State has imposed visa restrictions on owners, executives, and senior officials of travel agencies based in and operating in India for…
(2025-05-19). Putin agrees with Trump to work with Ukraine on memorandum on possible peace accord. geo.tv 
Russia's President Vladimir Putin shakes hands with US President Donald Trump during a meeting on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Osaka, Japan on June 28, 2019. — ReutersPutin says talks on the right track.Ready to work with Ukraine on peace: Russian president.Russia says ceasefire…
(2025-05-19). The Battle for Clean Water: Regulate or Capitulate. counterpunch.org 
The average American would be shocked to know what's in their water — as well as what passes through both fresh and wastewater treatment plants. Nor are the effects of the growing multitude of pollutants a mystery. Scientists and doctors know certain substances are extremely deleterious to human health. Yet, bowing to the pressures of commerce or cost, the current direction is to allow more, not less of these substances in our water. The most recent egregious example is the move by Lee Zeldin, now the head of Trump's mis-named Environmental Protection Agency, to roll back the limits on PFAS, that were first…
(2025-05-19). Australia must support international law, end support for genocide. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-19). Calls grow for new Richmond River Koala park to safeguard critical habitat. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-19). CFMEU sacking shows union administration was never about criminality. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-19). Challenging Labor's small target strategy requires building movements. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-19). NSW parliament agrees to strengthen abortion access. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-19). NT gov't targets First Nations people with punishing bail laws, more funds to police, prisons. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-19). Our humanity is lost under the rubble in Gaza. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-19). Pro-Palestine activists occupy rooftop of federal Labor MP's office. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-19). Pro-Palestine protesters demand action from 'Genocide Gosling'. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-19). Student general meeting demands USyd drop specious definition of antisemitism, cut ties with Israel. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-19). Sydney marks 77 years of Nakba. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-19). WA paramedics take protected action over health system decline. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-19). Green Left Show Peace and justice for Kashmir, India and Pakistan. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-19). Green Left Show arms ties with Israel. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-19). Victory over Hitler. indybay.org "Studies on the history of the German-Soviet war all too often ignore the simple fact that (!) the German invasion of the USSR on June 22, 1941, was primarily motivated by economic objectives, namely to conquer 'living space in the East,'" writes historian Rolf-Dieter Màºller. Joseph Goebbels declared that it was a "war for grain and bread, for a fully stocked breakfast, lunch, and dinner"
(2025-05-19). Germany stabbing: Bar-goers attacked in suspected terror act | Bielefeld. hindustantimes.com Germany has been rocked by another knife attack, this time in the city of Bielefeld, where five people were injured-two critically-after an assailant struck near a popular city bar. The shocking incident has triggered a city-wide manhunt after police found a backpack at the scene containing a large blade, fuel, and a Syrian ID card, identifying the suspect as a 5'4″ Syrian national. Watch for more…
(2025-05-19). IMF squeezes Pakistan harder with 11 harsh demands tied to $1B bailout | Sharif. hindustantimes.com The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has imposed 11 new and stringent conditions on Pakistan for the release of a $1 billion bailout tranche, intensifying fiscal and reform pressures on Islamabad. Pakistan must now pass a record ‚Çπ17.6 federal budget for FY 2025-26 by June, implement agricultural income tax reforms across all provinces, and publish a governance action plan. Watch for more…
(2025-05-19). Gaza: The Horror, The Horror . . . juancole.com 
Orono, Maine (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — There are mornings when we are unable to bear to listen to the news taking place in Gaza as it is so deeply distressing that the mind shuts down at the daily bombing and the horrific death count. The only parallel in literary terms can be found …
(2025-05-19). Uganda : Stop judicial harassment against human rights defender Ssuuna James. fidh.org
(2025-05-19). Honduras: From 30 countries, 250 voices unite for justice for Juan López. fidh.org
(2025-05-19). China: Joint statement from civil society groups on the Chinese government's arbitrary detention of journalist Zhang Zhan. fidh.org
(2025-05-19). Afghan War Crimes Victims Still Awaiting Justice. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A British Army officer in Helmand province, Afghanistan, October 26, 2014. | © 2014 Press Association via AP images | Family members of Afghans unlawfully killed by foreign military forces during the 20-year war in Afghanistan have been waiting a long time for justice. Last week revealed two quite different approaches by countries that should provide it.Australia, which has gone the furthest in investigating alleged war crimes by its forces in Afghanistan, has established a website for family members to file complaints. The site, managed by Australia's Defense Ministry, includes an…
(2025-05-19). Discriminatory Testing Blocks Migrant Children's Right to Education in Russia. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A teacher introduces curricula and school rules to first graders at School No. 362 in St. Petersburg, Russia, September 1, 2023. | © 2023 CHINE NOUVELLE/SIPA/Shutterstock…
(2025-05-19). Peru: New Law Threatens Free Speech, Trans Rights. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Lawmakers sit inside Congress as they wait for the arrival of Peruvian President Dina Boluarte, in Lima, Peru, July 28, 2023. | © 2023 Aldair Mejia/Pool photo via AP File…
(2025-05-19). Syria's Transitional Justice Commission: A Missed Opportunity for Victim-Led Justice. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Activists and relatives hold a protest for four activists who disappeared during the war between the Syrian government under former President Bashar Assad and opposition armed groups, in Douma, Syria, January 1, 2025. | © 2025 AP Photo/Mosa'ab Elshamy…
(2025-05-19). Stopping Israel's Attack on Civil Society, Justice and Human Rights: A Call to Action. juancole.com 
( Human Rights Watch ) — With the start of Israeli Knesset's summer session on May 4, the undersigning organizations observe with grave concern the series of legislative initiatives and policy measures, currently making their way through the legislative process, that pose existential threats to the survival and mandate of human rights organizations in Israel. …
(2025-05-19). Burundi: Fleeing violence, families face the agony of separation. icrc.org
(2025-05-19). China: Conflict Prevention Tool launched in Beijing to support corporate overseas security management. icrc.org
(2025-05-19). Colombia: "Most Colombians are engulfed in the conflict against their will" icrc.org
(2025-05-19). Florence Nightingale Medal: Honoring exceptional nurses and nursing aides – 2025 recipients. icrc.org
(2025-05-19). ICRC Director-General Highlights Humanitarian Imperatives at Global Security Forum. icrc.org
(2025-05-19). Iraq on World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day: Honoring over 40 Years of Cooperation. icrc.org
(2025-05-19). Kenya: Facts & Figures 2024. icrc.org
(2025-05-19). Not just a sad story: Asmar's journey toward healing through psychosocial support in Azerbaijan. icrc.org
(2025-05-19). QFFD and ICRC Sign Agreement to Support Core Humanitarian Operations. icrc.org
(2025-05-19). The Red Cross Field Hospital one year on: A lifeline and a stark reminder in Gaza. icrc.org
(2025-05-19). War tore my family apart: One message brought us back together. icrc.org
(2025-05-19). DRC: 1,359 disarmed members of government forces and their families have arrived safe and well in Kinshasa, with the support of the ICRC. icrc.org
(2025-05-19). ICRC President concludes first official visit to Rwanda. icrc.org
(2025-05-19). ICRC president in first official visit to Democratic Republic of the Congo. icrc.org
(2025-05-19). ICRC President: Respect for international humanitarian law key to breaking vicious cycle of conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. icrc.org
(2025-05-19). Israel and the occupied territories: After two months of aid blockage, humanitarian response in Gaza on verge of total collapse. icrc.org
(2025-05-19). Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC facilitates hostage release, calls for renewed and sustainable ceasefire agreement. icrc.org
(2025-05-19). Evaluation of ICRC's Athens Delegation 2016-2024. icrc.org
(2025-05-19). ICRC President: "Taking part in the Global Initiative to Galvanize Political Commitment to International Humanitarian Law is taking a stand against wars without rules" icrc.org
(2025-05-19). Joint Statement from ICRC President and IFRC President to mark World Red Cross Red Crescent Day. icrc.org "Every attack on a humanitarian is an attack on the community they served."
(2025-05-19). We must not only remember the past but learn from it and take urgent action to prevent the unspeakable from happening again. icrc.org
(2025-05-19). Standing behind communities, to do more and better together. icrc.org
(2025-05-19). Monday 5/26: Protest Against the Trump Regime. indybay.org Corner of Ocean and Water Streets in Santa Cruz…
(2025-05-19). Saturday 5/31: Human Banner at Santa Cruz Main Beach. indybay.org
(2025-05-19). Why those pinning hopes on killing of Hamas Gaza leaders may be mistaken. haaretz.com The reported death of Hamas Gaza chief Mohammed Sinwar, brother of Oct. 7 mastermind Yahya Sinwar, may be symbolic, but experience shows otherwise. Meanwhile, Israeli hostages risk paying the price of their country's major offensive…
(2025-05-19). Romania's Presidential Elections: "Under Pressure, Pushing Down on me, Pressing Down on you" counterpunch.org 
Bucharest mayor Nicu»ôor Dan bested sovereigntist George Simion in Sunday's Romanian presidential election. Both were anti-systemic candidates of sorts. They were Romania's established political parties that crumbled over the course of a half-year long electoral contest. Dan, a math Olympiad, once youth anti-corruption activist, and mayor of Bucharest, embodied the idealized self-image of Romania's youth and thriving urban middle class professionals. Meanwhile, Simion, who at university studied "crimes of communism" and history, leaned toward symbols of national greatness. He called for reuniting inde…
(2025-05-19). Cultivating obedience: Using the Justice Department to Attack Former Officials Consolidates Power and Deters Dissent. counterpunch.org 
During President Donald Trump's first three months in office, his administration has targeted dozens of former officials who criticized him or opposed his agenda. In April 2025, Trump directed the Department of Justice to investigate two men who served in his first administration, Miles Taylor and Chris Krebs, because they spoke out against his policies
(2025-05-19). Cultivated Meat and 'Technological Solutionism'. counterpunch.org 
There's a criticism which I see with some frequency in the animal-rights movement which argues those who view cultivated meat as means of reducing nonhuman suffering and premature death are engaged in technological solutionism. I'm sympathetic with the criticism to a certain extent, in that I don't believe cultivated meat will end animal agriculture on
(2025-05-19). Ministers close to Netanyahu believe Israel-Hamas hostage deal fracture coalition, despite far-right backlash. haaretz.com As Netanyahu sends mixed signals on hostage talks, Gaza aid, and ending the war — under heavy Trump administration pressure — his far-right ministers stay vague, while an ex-Israeli negotiator warns against missing a rare chance for a deal as talks progress in Doha…
(2025-05-19). Rift between Ben-Gvir and police commissioner paralyzes police spokesmanship. haaretz.com Disputes between the two include the appointment of a director for the Police Spokesperson's Unit. 'It's a key position, and they realize what it might mean to appoint someone close to them,' one officer said…
(2025-05-19). Bangladesh: The Interim Government Must Ensure the Ordinance on Enforced Disappearances Aligns with International Standards Following Robust Public Consultations. fidh.org We — the undersigned human rights organisations — express our serious concerns about Bangladesh's draft Enforced Disappearance Prevention and Redress Ordinance 2025. While it is critical to enact a law to hold perpetrators accountable for enforced disappearances, the current draft contains provisions that fail to adhere to international standards. The Interim Government took laudable steps in acceding to the United Nations International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from (…) | – |
(2025-05-19). Maldives: Arbitrary dismissal of judges undermines independence of the judiciary, separation of powers. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and its member organization Maldivian Democracy Network (MDN) express concern over the recent decision by Parliament to dismiss two Supreme Court judges in an apparent attempt to prevent a judicial review of a key amendment to the Maldivian Constitution, which was adopted last November. This action greatly threatens judicial independence and the separation of powers in the Maldives and sets a dangerous precedent in a country where (…) | – |
(2025-05-19). Colombian Social Media Influencer Killed Just Days After Similar Crime in Mexico. latintimes.com Authorities believe one of the main suspects in her murder is a former partner of Estupiñán, whom she had previously reported for domestic violence…
(2025-05-19). DEA Confirms Alliance Between Jalisco and Los Chapitos Cartels. latintimes.com The DEA has confirmed an alliance between the Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG) and Los Chapitos, a faction of the Sinaloa Cartel currently fighting for control in northern Mexico.
(2025-05-19). Dem Lawmakers Condemn Reality Show for Citizenship Project: 'A Sick Idea'. latintimes.com New York Representative Jerry Nadler also resently expressed concerns about the show, stating that "human lives are not game show props"
(2025-05-19). Democratic Rep. Slams Ruling Allowing Deportation Of Venezuelans: 'Atrocious Decision'. latintimes.com Democratic Rep. Bennie Wasserman Schultz slammed the Supreme Court ruling allowing the Trump administration to revoke TPS for hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans…
(2025-05-19). DHS Condemning Gestapo Comparisons Spurs Onslaught of Gestapo Comparisons: 'Maybe Stop Snatching People'. latintimes.com In a recent statement, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) condemned comparisons of its agents to the Gestapo, the secret police of Nazi Germany.
(2025-05-19). Drug-Smuggling Cat? Feline Busted Sneaking Narcotics into Costa Rica Prison. latintimes.com Prison guards at Costa Rica's Pococí Penitentiary found a cat with marijuana and heroin attached to their body.
(2025-05-19). Elderly Woman Shot Her Adult Son Because He Was Playing Video Games Too Loud: Police. latintimes.com A 72-year-old Arizona woman has been arrested after allegedly shooting her adult son during a domestic dispute reportedly sparked by a noisy video game.
(2025-05-19). GOP Senator Pestered About Medicare Fraud Scandal After Claiming Americans 'Decided' They Didn't Want Healthcare: 'Not Everyone Can Defraud Medicare'. latintimes.com Sen. Rick Scott accused Americans of defrauding Medicaid, despite one of his previous companies being found guilty of doing just that, leading to backlash.
(2025-05-19). Hundreds Of Thousands Of Venezuelans Can Be Deported After Supreme Court Allows Revoking of TPS. latintimes.com The Supreme Court ruled on Monday that the Trump administration can revoke temporary protected status for hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans in the U.S.
(2025-05-19). Kentucky Officer's Late Night Taco Bell Run Landed Him in Jail: Police. latintimes.com
(2025-05-19). Miami Republicans Push Back on Trump's Deportation Plans: 'We Have a Constituency to Represent'. latintimes.com
(2025-05-19). Netflix Faces Backlash From Conservatives After Picking Up Sesame Street: 'W Is for Woke'. latintimes.com Netflix announced it will be the new home of Sesame Street, safeguarding the program from Trump's executive order to eliminate all federal funding to PBS.
(2025-05-19). 'Not Hunger Games for Migrants': Producer Behind Controversial Reality Show Being Considered by DHS Defends Pitch. latintimes.com The producer behind a proposed reality show based on immigrants competing for expedited legal status has defended the idea…
(2025-05-19). Panama Wants The Trump Admin To Help Clean Up The Jungle Path Used By Migrants To Reach The U.S. latintimes.com The Panamanian government wants the Trump administration to help finance the clean-up of the Darien Gap, the jungle path used by migrants on their way to the U.S.
(2025-05-19). Six Dead in Baja California Sur Beach Shootout Targeting a Private Security Team. latintimes.com A deadly confrontation broke out Sunday afternoon in the coastal town of Puerto San Carlos, Baja California Sur, leaving six people dead…
(2025-05-19). St. Louis Pleads for Federal Aid From FEMA After Devastating Tornado: 'We Can't Do It Alone'. latintimes.com St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer made an urgent appeal for federal assistance Monday after a tornado caused an estimated $1 billion in damage to the city over the weekend.
(2025-05-19). "This Could Have Been My Ending" : Esai Morales on Doing His Own Stunts in 'Mission: Impossible: Final Judgment' – INTERVIEW. latintimes.com The Latin actor shines in his return as Gabriel, the great villain in Tom Cruise's film. Esai Morales talks about skydiving and the true risks of making action films with soul.
(2025-05-19). Trump Accuses Bruce Springsteen of 'Illegal Election Scam' After Rocker Doubled Down on Criticism of Administration. latintimes.com President Donald Trump accused Bruce Springsteen of participating in an "illegal election scam" after the rock icon denounced his administration on stage.
(2025-05-19). Trump Claims Pope Leo XIV Is 'Very Interested' in Hosting Ceasefire Negotiations With Russia and Ukraine. latintimes.com Donald Trump wrote that Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to "immediately start negotiations toward a ceasefire" with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
(2025-05-19). "On the Right Track" : Putin Agrees to Draft Ceasefire Memo After Trump Call on Ukraine War. latintimes.com Trump says Vatican may host negotiations; Ukraine remains silent as Russia signals conditional support for peace deal…
(2025-05-19). Trump Questions Biden's 'Stage 9' Cancer Diagnosis, Reignites 'Cognitive Decline' Concerns. latintimes.com President Trump repeatedly referenced Biden's recent prostate cancer diagnosis as "Stage 9," casting doubt over his cognitive ability as no such thing exists.
(2025-05-19). U.S. Eyes More Sanctions on Mexican Politicians Over Alleged Cartel Ties: Report. latintimes.com The Trump administration has imposed travel restrictions on two Mexican officials it believes are linked to drug-related corruption. U.S. officials say more individuals are likely to be targeted…
(2025-05-19). 'Velvet The New Empire' kicks off on Telemundo with the cream of the crop of Spanish-language television actors from around the world. latintimes.com The American version of the hit Spanish series is set in New York, starring Yon González and Samantha Siqueiros, with Danilo Carrera and Carolina Miranda as antagonists.
(2025-05-19). White House Boasts of Trump's 'Endurance' Despite Him Seemingly Falling Asleep During Saudi Meeting. latintimes.com Karoline Leavitt boasted that President Trump "doesn't stop and doesn't quit" despite the 78-year-old world leader falling asleep multiple times during a briefing in Saudi Arabia last week.
(2025-05-19). White House Insists China 'Will Be Absorbing' Tariff Costs Despite Treasury Secretary Admitting Burden 'May Get Passed to Consumers'. latintimes.com The White House asserted during a Monday press briefing that Chinese companies, not American consumers, will bear the cost of Trump's tariffs.
(2025-05-19). U.K., France, Canada threaten response to Gaza offensive. haaretz.com In one of the most serious condemnations of Israel's war from these countries, the leaders wrote that the denial of aid to Gazans 'risks breaching international humanitarian law' ‚ñ A source told the Washington Post that 'Trump's people are letting Israel know, "We will abandon you if you do not end this war"
(2025-05-19). The Council of Europe loses another opportunity to swiftly protect the right to a healthy environment. fidh.org
(2025-05-19). Tibet: Civil society alerts EU parliamentarians on the devastating impacts of China's hydropower dams. fidh.org
(2025-05-19). Report documents Israeli annexation of the West Bank, repression of dissidents. fidh.org
(2025-05-19). Donald in Arabia. counterpunch.org 
A Golden Age "In the United States, we've announced the golden age of America," Trump said at the Saudi-U.S. Investment Forum in Riyadh. "And with the help of the people of the Middle East, the people in this room, partners throughout the region, the golden age of the Middle East can proceed right alongside of
(2025-05-19). Sunday 6/22: Monterey Palestine Solidarity Protest and Vigil. indybay.org Window on the Bay Park 717 Del Monte Ave Monterey, Ca | Along Del Monte near Camino El Estero…
(2025-05-19). Sunday 6/29: Monterey Palestine Solidarity Rally and Vigil. indybay.org Window on the Bay Park 717 Del Monte Ave Monterey | Along Del Monte near Camino El Estero…
(2025-05-19). on your Detailing captivity horrors, freed hostage Arbel Yehoud urges Israeli lawmakers to end Gaza war. haaretz.com Yehoud, freed after 482 days in captivity, called her Knesset appearance an 'act of desperation.' She said she was beaten and isolated after her captors' relatives died in Israeli strikes. Her partner Ariel Cunio and his brother David remain in Gaza…
(2025-05-19). and has a Surveillance files on Menachem Begin are made public. haaretz.com 'Whatever his attire, his clothes are never neat, and his hair is never combed. He is very sloppy in this regard': An investigation issued by the Haganah's intelligence service offers a peek into how the Irgun underground commander was perceived before becoming Israel's Prime Minister…
(2025-05-19). met families of missing soldiers from 1948 — the wound never. haaretz.com Gur Alroey, a historian and reservist who spent years solving cases of missing soldiers, understands the importance of laying people to rest. 'Without bringing home the remaining hostages, our society will not be able to recover'…
(2025-05-19). Mythbusting: Medicaid and Work Requirements. counterpunch.org 
Congressional Republicans are moving quickly to enact Donald Trump's "big beautiful bill" that would cut spending on the social safety net and increase the military budget while delivering tax cuts that would overwhelmingly benefit the wealthy. Some of the most important cuts will come from Medicaid — which provides health care coverage to X million
(2025-05-19). Outside the Box: Socratic Machines and Quantum Ghosts. fairobserver.com 
With the advent of artificial intelligence and its current deep penetration into consumer society, we can begin to distinguish a range of standard reactions to it. These most probably reflect features of one's personality, notably the conscious and unconscious elements that make up each person's worldview. Reflecting on this inspired me to submit a prompt…
(2025-05-19). Nakba Descendants Seek Reparations Through Family Archive. indybay.org In observance of the 77th anniversary of the Nakba (catastrophe), on May 15, Khalil Jahshan, executive director of the Arab Center Washington DC (ACW), introduced "Survivors of the Nakba from Landowners to Refugees" by presenting the Bseiso Family Archive of Palestinian landownership records…
(2025-05-19). Gaslighting Israelis: How Netanyahu is repackaging more killing and his unpopular war. haaretz.com Since the war's start, eight hostages have been freed in military operations, which have been received with euphoric triumph in Israel. Netanyahu understands the power rescue operations carry and has co-opted their allure into his latest messaging trickery in effort to prolong the war…
(2025-05-19). As graduation season begins, U.S. universities crack down on anti-Israel student speeches. haaretz.com This marks the second time in a week a student has faced institutional scrutiny for commencement remarks on Gaza: NYU is withholding the diploma of a student who also criticized Israel during his graduation speech…
(2025-05-19). Gaza's Graveyard of Illusions: How Israel's Narrative Collides with Military Failure. counterpunch.org 
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is a skilled salesperson, though the product he peddles is deeply flawed. His current challenge is to convince himself, his people, the region, and the world that, despite significant setbacks, he is winning the strategic war against his adversaries. Former Israeli national security officials, while employing different terminology, essentially convey
(2025-05-19). Wednesday 5/21: From Pinochet to Trump: Fighting to Defeat Fascism" Film screening & Discussion. indybay.org Berkeley, CA…
(2025-05-19). How to Fight Trump Without Caving to Corporatists. indybay.org Challenging facism and neoliberalism…
(2025-05-19). Sanctuary Cities and International Security. counterpunch.org 
As Trump and friends claim control over the country, celebrating their war on migrants — "the enemy" of the moment, whom they've created and dehumanized — much of America writhes in shock and irony as it looks on. The president who hates criminals is also our criminal-in-chief. But fortunately (for him), he's above the law!
(2025-05-19). Friday 6/27: Salinas Palestine Solidarity Vigil. indybay.org 1275 S Main St Salinas corner of Blanco Rd and S. Main St…
(2025-05-19). prime minister calls for Eurovision to ban Israel, the first European leader to do so. haaretz.com Pedro Sánchez, who called Israel a 'genocide state,' joined his country's broadcaster in demanding a discussion on its participation in the contest. This marks him as the first European leader to call for Israel's removal…
(2025-05-19). Why India's New Agnipath Military Recruitment Policy Is Risky. fairobserver.com On June 14, 2022, the Indian government changed over two centuries of tradition in military recruitment policy. According to the new policy, called Agnipath ("path of fire"), the military inducts new soldiers for only four years and retains just a quarter of them for longer-term employment. This is unlikely to improve the fighting effectiveness of…
(2025-05-19). After the death of Vaclav Havel: history is rewritten. defenddemocracy.press By Jean — Marie Chauvier December 19, 2011 The death of the former Czech president and emblematic figure of the dissident movements in the countries of Eastern Europe is giving rise to a somewhat debatable rewriting of history. Havel is presented today as an "anticommunist resistant", a combatant "against communism", the liberator of Czechoslovakia "from …
(2025-05-19). Book Review: Lobbying for Zionism on Both Sides of the Atlantic by Ilan Pappé. defenddemocracy.press Written by Pádraig Mac Oscair May 1, 2025 Ilan Pappé, as readers may know, is one of the most controversial of Israel's "new historians" after having sacrificed his academic career there by publishing extensively on the buried history of the Nakba and challenging official Zionist accounts of the colonisation of Palestine. His most recent work, Lobbying …
(2025-05-19). Israeli Airstrikes Decimate the Last Restaurant in Gaza City in Nightmarish Bloodbath. defenddemocracy.press Rasha Abou jalal May 08, 2025 Journalist Rasha Abou Jalal recounts horrific scenes from a massacre at a beloved restaurant and a bustling market—destroyed by a triple Israeli airstrike in Gaza City. GAZA CITY—On Wednesday afternoon, two Israeli airstrikes slammed into Thai Restaurant—the last restaurant still open in Gaza City—turning a once bustling gathering place …
(2025-05-19). Reform UK and the cost of looking away. defenddemocracy.press TG Durutti May 11, 2025 Keir Starmer has paved the way to the success of Reform UK's insidious racism Nigel Farage just had the weekend he's spent his life rehearsing for. Not in the shadows, not on the margins, not even in the smoking area of a middle England pub, five pints deep, fawning over Trump. …
(2025-05-19). Signature de l'accord sur les minerais ukrainiens : la vassalisation de l'Ukraine en marche. defenddemocracy.press Gregorio Oneto May 7, 2025 Mercredi 30 avril, les représentants des gouvernements étasunien et ukrainien ont fini par signer l'accord sur les ressources naturelles ukrainiennes. Si la version finale de l'accord est fortement édulcorée, elle n'entérine pas moins la soumission de l'Ukraine aux intérêts de l'impérialisme américain. Après de longues et tortueuses négociations, l'accord entre États-Unis …
(2025-05-19). Starbucks sued for slave labor. defenddemocracy.press shenby g May 6, 2025 Starbucks, the largest coffee chain in the world and the 120th richest corporation in the United States, is being brought to court after being exposed for using slave labor in their coffee production chain. International Rights Advocates has sued Starbucks on behalf of eight Brazilian plaintiffs who were trafficked and …
(2025-05-19). Asked to burn forest, recruit friends: Israeli teen charged with aiding Iranian agent for payment. haaretz.com Israel's State Prosecution says a teen from southern Israel was recruited via Telegram by an Iranian agent and charged with printing inciting posters, sharing crypto ATM locations, and tracking sites countywide…
(2025-05-19). Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda partners with KiBO Foundation to empower women entrepreneurs. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | A group of more than 1,000 women within the Kampala metropolitan area received training to enhance their employability and entrepreneurial skills through a partnership between Coca- Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU) and the KiBO Foundation. The project, called "Women Arise" is a skills training initiative focused on entrepreneurship, financial inclusion, and …
(2025-05-19). Equity Group recognized as an East African superbrand. independent.co.ug 
Equity's inclusion in Superbrands East Africa Volume 9 comes at a pivotal time as the Group continues to strengthen its presence across East and Central Africa as a regional brand serving the unique needs of its customers across diverse territories. Nairobi, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT | Equity Group Holdings Plc has been recognized as a Superbrand …
(2025-05-19). Fighting in eastern DRC is worsening gender-based violence against women. independent.co.ug 
Civilians caught in a devastating humanitarian crisis involving sexual and gender-based violence COMMENT | ANNIE BUNTING & HEATHER TASKER | In early 2025, the March 23 Movement (M23) armed group seized control of Goma and then Bukavu, two major cities in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). M23's advance and control in eastern DRC, …
(2025-05-19). Ink, beats and VIP treats as Amapiano stars heat up Linus Tattoo Party. independent.co.ug 
The rainmaker for the night had his dues cleared because just as Scotts Maphuma and Lee McKrazy wrapped up their set, the clouds teased with a drizzle that had attendees shuffling towards the exits to sum up what was evidently a very pulsating night in Kampala. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kati Kati was …
(2025-05-19). It's time for an honest conversation about connectivity. independent.co.ug 
COMMENT | SYLVIA MULINGE | Last week, I revisited Uganda's National Broadband Policy of 2018—and what I found was a compelling vision still waiting to be fully realised. The policy aims high. It promises to make fast, affordable, and reliable internet access available to all Ugandans—urban and rural, rich and poor. It recognises broadband not merely …
(2025-05-19). IUIU Academic Registrar in hot spot after investigation into irregular graduation. independent.co.ug 
Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Dr. Halima Wakabi Akbar, the Academic Registrar of the Islamic University in Uganda (IUIU), is facing scrutiny over alleged involvement in a phony degree scandal that has rocked the institution. Sources have informed Uganda Radio Network (URN) that the issue stems from the graduation about two years ago, during …
(2025-05-19). 'My blood is finished; I am going to die'. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | George Amanyire, a shamba boy at the Katanga family, has narrated a chilling ordeal to court, recalling that Henry Katanga's widow, Molly Katanga, was crying out loudly as she was being battered by her husband. In his statement to the investigative team led by D/AIP Akong Bibiana, Amanyire said …
(2025-05-19). NRM Electoral Commission cautions RDCs ahead of party polls. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Dr. Tanga Odoi, the Electoral Commission Chairperson of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM), has cautioned political actors within the party, including Resident District Commissioners (RDCs), to desist from meddling in the ongoing party elections across the country. District-level elections are scheduled for this Friday, except in nine districts …
(2025-05-19). Return of military court martial. independent.co.ug 
Why does Museveni want this law badly? COVER STORY | THE INDEPENDENT | Three months after the Uganda Supreme Court ruled that it is unconstitutional for the General Court Martial to try civilians, the government on May 14 introduced a Bill in parliament to reverse that decision. The Minister of Defence and Veterans' Affairs, …
(2025-05-19). Tanqueray redefines brunch culture at Adrift Uganda River Club Jinja. independent.co.ug 
Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Tanqueray No.10 transformed Adrift Uganda River Club in Jinja into an immersive destination brunch experience over the weekend, offering guests a refreshing escape from the city, surrounded by nature's soundtrack, birds singing, trees swaying, and the gentle roar of the River Nile nearby. The atmosphere was nothing short …
(2025-05-19). Ryanair CEO says airline is with Israel, may cut Tel Aviv routes. haaretz.com Ryanair halted flights to Ben Gurion Airport after the Houthi missile strike. In a call with analysts, the CEO said: 'If these security disruptions continue, we'd be better off sending our aircraft elsewhere in Europe'…
(2025-05-19). Comey's Numbers Aren't News…or a Threat. counterpunch.org 
"8647." Those numbers are spelled out — in seashells — in a May 15 Instagram photo posted by former FBI director James Comey. The meaning doesn't seem unclear. To "86" someone, as I recall from my brief late-1980s career in nightclub security, means to remove and ban someone from a bar or club for bad
(2025-05-19). army is calling up PTSD patients for reserve duty in Gaza. At least two have killed themselves. haaretz.com Sources say the Israeli military is loath to test soldiers' mental state, fearing that there will be no one left to fight Hamas. 'From the outside, I seem 100 percent okay, but I'm mentally amputated,' one reservist says…
(2025-05-19). Losing Times Demand Losing Myths. counterpunch.org On May 15, 2025, exactly eight decades had passed since the end of the Second World War and the collapse of Nazi fascism on Yugoslav soil. Nearly two weeks after General Helmuth Weidling's Berlin garrison surrendered to the Red Army, the remnants of the Ustaše-led Croatian Armed Forces (HOS) of the Independent State of Croatia
(2025-05-19). Witkoff's latest 'zero enrichment' red line has zero chance of working. responsiblestatecraft.org 
Steve Witkoff, Donald Trump's hard-charging envoy, is "We have one very, very clear red line, and that is enrichment. We cannot allow even 1% of an enrichment capability," Witkoff tells ABC's "This Week.""Everything begins… with a deal that does not include enrichment… because enrichment enables weaponization, and we wi…
(2025-05-19). Bukele's dirty secret: He made deals with the worst gangs. responsiblestatecraft.org 
A cacophony of right-wing commentators now believes that El Salvador, under Nayib Bukele's dictatorship, is the "safest" country in the Western Hemisphere. Bukele himself certainly wants us to believe it's because he's gone to war with the gangs.They're all wrong — and disastrously so. According to El Faro, the country's most respected investigative outlet, the relative peace in El Salvador is not the result of a decisive war on gangs, but rather, of a
(2025-05-19). MAGA influencers want an Iran deal and for hawks to shut up. responsiblestatecraft.org 
Neocons and their allies in Washington, Israel, and beyond are making unrealistic demands about the outcome of U.S. talks with Iran on limiting its nuclear program. But President Trump has absolutely no reason to listen to them and should not take them seriously. The anti-Iran deal
(2025-05-19). Why Trump ghosted Israel: He likes 'winning'. responsiblestatecraft.org 
President Donald Trump's recent whirlwind tour of the Middle East was a spectacle of calculated opulence and diplomatic signaling, highlighting the significance of the visit to the Gulf monarchs. Fighter jets escorted Air Force One into Saudi, Qatari, and Emirati airspace, and once on the ground, the president's hosts Yet, amid this carefully choreographed fanfare, Israel, the United States' long-declared major strategic partner, was conspicuously abse…
(2025-05-19). Ahead of you is the era of patience…. salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. The Messenger, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said, "Verily ahead of you is the era of patience during which (one's firm) adherence (to the religion) will be the reward of fifty men". [1] Imam Muhammad Ibn Abdil Wahhab, may Allah …
(2025-05-19). President Ramaphosa arrives in Washington to reset SA-US relations. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa arrives in Washington to reset SA-US relations | By Dikeledi Molobela | Washington, D.C., United States — President Cyril Ramaphosa has arrived in Washington DC for a high-level Working Visit aimed at resetting and revitalising bilateral relations between South Africa and the United States. | Touching down in the US capital this afternoon, the President was in high spirits as he greeted members of the media with a warm smile and a wave before proceeding into his hotel. | The visit is set against the backdrop of a rapidly changing global landscape and comes at a time when both countries a…
(2025-05-19). President Ramaphosa's US visit to bolster strategic, mutually beneficial SA-US ties. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa's US visit to bolster strategic, mutually beneficial SA-US ties | By Dikeledi Molobela | Washington, D.C., United States – President Cyril Ramaphosa's visit to Washington, D.C. is a significant and positive step in strengthening the strategic and mutually beneficial relationship between South Africa and the United States. | Speaking to SAnews ahead of the President's arrival in the US capital, the Head of Public Diplomacy at the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), Clayson Monyela, underscored the importance of the visit. | Monyela expressed optimism that the upcoming…
(2025-05-19). Bob's List: May 19, 2025. scheerpost.com
(2025-05-19). Israeli Strikes Kill Hundreds in Gaza as IDF Announces 'Extensive Ground Operations'. scheerpost.com
(2025-05-19). Jane Fonda's 2025 USC Annenberg Commencement Address. scheerpost.com Publisher's note from Robert Scheer: Jane Fonda's talk was pitch perfect, a critically vital message that both challenged and offered hope to a traumatized student body. Our campus like most others is now a carefully manicured gated community and I credit USC Dean of Annenberg Willow Bay for having the courage to gift our students …
(2025-05-19). Netanyahu Announces Israel Will Allow a 'Basic' Amount of Food To Enter Gaza. scheerpost.com
(2025-05-19). Deputy President in France for a working visit. sanews.gov.za Deputy President in France for a working visit | Deputy President Paul Mashatile has on Monday arrived in Paris, France, for a working visit aimed at reinforcing South Africa's historic and warm bilateral relations with that country. | During the working visit, the two countries will be expanding on existing cooperation projects as well as identify new areas of cooperation with specific focus on trade and investment. | The Deputy President's visit follows a recent visit by Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, last week to co-chair the 9th Session of the Forum for Political Dialogue…
(2025-05-19). Tansport Minister, chambers of commerce to enhance cooperation. sana.sy 
(2025-05-19). Al-Kharafi: Gulf Cables Electrical Industries Group Co sees promising opportunities in Syria. sana.sy Kwait- SANA —Vice Chairman of the Kwaiti Gulf Cables & Electrical Industries Group Co, Bader Nasser Al-Kharafi said on Monday that the Group sees promising opportunities in the Syrian market. Al-kharafi told CNBC Arabia TV in an interview that he had discussed with the Syrian officials during his visit to Damascusj "establishing vital projects including …
(2025-05-19). US State Department Spokesman: President Trump will issue executive orders to lift sanctions imposed on Syria. sana.sy Damascus, SANA-US State Department Spokesman, Michael Mitchell, announced that President Donald Trump will issue executive orders to lift sanctions imposed on Syria, after passing certain necessary legal procedures. "The Trump administration has recognized the extent of the suffering caused by the sanctions imposed on Syria and has acknowledged that the time has come to lift …
(2025-05-19). EU welcomes the formation of National Authorities for Transitional Justice and Missing Persons. sana.sy Brussels, SANA- The European Union welcomed on Monday the formation of the National Authority for Transitional Justice and the National Authority for Missing Persons in Syria as "an important step towards the comprehensive justice and truth which the Syrian people deserve". Syrian president Ahmad Al- Sharaa issued lately two decrees to establish the National Authority …
(2025-05-19). General security seizes light and medium weapons in Qardaha, Lattakia countryside. sana.sy 
Lattakia, SANA- Following a precise operation, the Public Security Directorate has been able to seize a quantity of light and medium weapons and several mortar shells in the city of Qardaha in the Lattakia countryside. | Mazen Eyon…
(2025-05-19). Syria participates in the "EWF 2025 Education World Forum" in London for the first time. sana.sy London, SANA- Minister of Education, Dr. Mohammed Abdul Rahman Tarko, and the Director of Planning and International Cooperation at the Ministry of Education, Youssef Annan, represented Syria in the Education World Forum 2025, kicked off in London today and wraps up in the 21th of May, as Participants will discuss several vital issues related to …
(2025-05-19). Britain welcomes formation of the transitional justice and missing persons' commissions in Syria. sana.sy London, SANA- Britain welcomed on Monday the formation of transitional justice and missing persons' commissions in Syria. "This is an important step towards achieving justice and reconciliation for the Syrian people, and we continue to prioritize efforts in this area, and we stand ready to cooperate in this regard." The British Foreign Office said on …
(2025-05-19). "From Prison Walls to Justice Calls: exhibition documents Syria's Story in Art" sana.sy 
Damascus, SANA-At the National Museum in Damascus, where history intertwines with the silence of stone, the exhibition "Detainees and the Disappeared" has been inaugurated. Organized by the Creative Memory of the Syrian Revolution platform, the exhibition is supported by the Ministry of Culture and the General Directorate of Antiquities and Museums. Running until June 6, …
(2025-05-19). Condolences for family of MP Mnganga-Gcabashe. sanews.gov.za Condolences for family of MP Mnganga-Gcabashe | Deputy President Paul Mashatile has expressed condolences to the family of Member of Parliament, Lungi Mnganga-Gcabashe, who passed away on Saturday. | Mnganga-Gcabashe, 64, was serving as Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Tourism in Parliament at the time of her passing. | She previously served in the legislative body between 2014 and 2019 and before re-election in 2024. | "In the past week, Honourable Mnganga-Gcabashe participated in the Africa Travel Indaba, hosted by the Department in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. A true testament to her commitment to the count…
(2025-05-19). SIU to probe SITA, Bushbuckridge municipality. sanews.gov.za SIU to probe SITA, Bushbuckridge municipality | The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) is poised to launch separate investigations into the State Information Technology Agency (SITA) and Bushbuckridge Local Municipality in Mpumalanga Province. | This after President Cyril Ramaphosa signed two proclamations authorising the corruption busting unit to probe the two entities. | At the SITA, the SIU will investigate allegations of maladministration and corruption focusing on the procurement of a Turnkey Software Asset Management Solution and Integrated Logistics Support Services. | "The SIU will assess whether the proc…
(2025-05-19). Colonel Davis and Yours Truly. smoothiex12.blogspot.com Live in about 20 minutes.
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(2025-05-19). Akani Simbine continues with winning streak. sanews.gov.za Akani Simbine continues with winning streak | South African sprinter, Akani Simbine, continued his dominance in the United States when he surged to victory in the 100m at the Atlanta City Games, stopping the clock in 9.86 seconds. | The time won't be recognised as the fastest of the year, given that it was wind-aided, but that won't matter to the star South African. | "After winning both 100m Diamond League events this season, winning a medal at the World Indoors and anchoring Team SA to gold in the 4x100m World Relays, Simbine is unquestionably the fastest man on the planet right now," the South African Sports…
(2025-05-19). Call to close financial inclusion gap for women. sanews.gov.za Call to close financial inclusion gap for women | Deputy Minister of Finance, Dr David Masondo, has emphasised the importance of closing the financial inclusion gap for women and ensuring that they can leverage financial services to smooth their incomes, invest in opportunities, and protect themselves against shocks. | "Usage remains low, and significant gaps persist, particularly for women, youth, informal workers, and rural entrepreneurs," Masondo said on Monday in Skukuza, Mpumalanga. | Addressing the second Plenary Meeting of the Global Partnership for Financial Inclusion, the Deputy Minister said empowering…
(2025-05-19). Financing biodiversity key for realising Africa's economic potential. sanews.gov.za Financing biodiversity key for realising Africa's economic potential | Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Narend Singh has called on delegates from governments across the continent to innovatively think about financing biodiversity, beyond the traditional funding from national budgets. | According to the Deputy Minister, more than 7 000 species across the continent face extinction, which could harm Africa's economic potential. | "Biodiversity is not a luxury; it is the foundation of our economies, our health, and our survival. As you are aware that the financing gap to halt and reverse bio…
(2025-05-19). Musician Manqoba Ntombela shot outside his Heidelberg home. sanews.gov.za Musician Manqoba Ntombela shot outside his Heidelberg home | Founder of the iconic music group Woza Afrika, Manqoba Ntombela, has been shot dead outside his Ratanda home in Heidelberg, Gauteng. | According to the Ratanda South African Police Service (SAPS), Ntombela was shot multiple times while sitting in his car outside his house on Friday evening. | Ntombela, known for the hit song "Istokvela", was also a businessman, educator and community leader. | At the time of his death, he was actively involved in the Mazibuye Kasi Spaza Shops initiative, empowering local business owners. | The motive of the shooting is…
(2025-05-19). Withdrawal of SA soldiers in DRC proceeding according to plan. sanews.gov.za Withdrawal of SA soldiers in DRC proceeding according to plan | The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has assured the public that the withdrawal of the Southern African Development Community Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (SAMIDRC) is currently underway and proceeding according to plan. | | This comes after a media report claimed that the South African soldiers were stranded in Goma as the buses that were meant to transport the group had not arrived. | | In a statement on Sunday, the SANDF said the logistical arrangements for the withdrawal remain under the full coordination and control of t…
(2025-05-19). Washington, Ankara to discuss mechanisms for lifting sanctions on Syria on Tuesday. sana.sy Ankara, SANA-The U.S.-Turkish Working Group is set to meet in Washington Tuesday to discuss the mechanisms for lifting U.S. sanctions on Syria, as well as ensuring security, stability, and the preservation of Syria's territorial integrity, alongside other key issues. According to Anadolu Agency, Turkish Foreign Ministry sources stated that the meeting will be co-chaired by …
(2025-05-19). Egyptian and Lebanese presidents: necessity of respecting Syria's sovereignty and territorial integrity. sana.sy Cairo, SANA-Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun stressed today the importance of respecting Syria's sovereignty and territorial integrity and support the aspirations of its people. President Al-Sisi said in a joint press conference with his Lebanese counterpart in Cairo: "Our discussions addressed urgent regional issues, foremost among them the situation in …
(2025-05-19). Calls for digital alternatives after Microsoft, banks cave to Trump and block ICC chief prosecutor. skwawkbox.org 
UK banks as well as US software giant target Khan after Trump's sanction order to protect genocidal Israel Software giant Microsoft's decision to immediately give in to US president Donald Trump's assault on the International Criminal Court (ICC) by blocking ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan's access to his email accounts has led to fierce criticism …
(2025-05-19). Israeli politician in TV interview: 'Last night 100 Gazans were killed nobody cares any more'. skwawkbox.org Israeli regime is not afraid to say the quiet part out loud, but UK media and politicians continue to hide it and prioritise Israel Zvi Yedidia Sukkot, a Member of the Knesset for the Religious Zionist Party and National Religious Party—Religious Zionism — the party of self-proclaimed fascist government minister Bezalel Smotrich — has continued …
(2025-05-19). Revealed: how privatised academies dominate government's new childcare places scheme. skwawkbox.org 
Pupils in publicly-owned education discriminated against in new disbursements as Starmer govt stuffs cash into private pockets again Education Uncovered last week revealed analysis by Public Childcare Now (PCN) activists showing that so-called 'multi-academy trusts' (MATs) disproportionately profit from the Starmer government's new childcare places scheme, with two thirds of the schools awarded funding in …
(2025-05-19). Turkish journalist, family receive death threats after reporting on bribery allegations. cpj.org Istanbul, May 19, 2025—Turkish authorities should do everything in their power to protect BirGàºn reporter ƒ∞smail Arƒ± and his family after they received death threats in connection with the journalist's May 13 report in the leftist daily on court bribery allegations, the Committee to Protect Journalists said Monday. "Turkish authorities in Ankara must take the threats made against journalist…
(2025-05-19). Environmental reporter Ouk Mao detained in Cambodia on unknown charges. cpj.org Bangkok, May 19, 2025—Cambodian authorities must immediately release Ouk Mao, an environmental reporter with the local Intriplus News, and drop any pending charges against him, the Committee to Protect Journalists said Monday. Plainclothes officers, who did not produce an arrest warrant, handcuffed Mao on Friday at his home in northeastern Stung Treng province and took…
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(2025-05-19). ACLU and ACLU of Louisiana Sound Alarm on New Orleans Police Department's Secret Use of Real-Time Facial Recognition. commondreams.org
(2025-05-19). Treasury yields rise, dollar down with focus on tax bill, US downgrade. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-05-19). For the Rulers of India and Pakistan, War Fever Is a Boon. cadtm.org
(2025-05-19). Syria's Prospects of Debt Restructuring Entangled in Geopolitical Calculations. cadtm.org
(2025-05-19). "The mining agreement signed between Ukraine and the United States illustrates the desire of US capital for unrestricted access to Ukrainian mineral resources." cadtm.org
(2025-05-19). Debt cancellations and peasant mobilizations in Europe from Antiquity to the 20th Century. cadtm.org
(2025-05-19). BRICS nations and Israel: Hype, Hope and Helplessness. cadtm.org
(2025-05-19). Trump is globalizing the class struggle! cadtm.org
(2025-05-19). Say no to war! Forge class unity from below! cadtm.org The Indian government has stated that in the early hours of May 7th, the Indian armed forces commenced 'Operation Sindoor', characterised as a "focused, measured, and non-escalatory" strike aimed at targeting "terrorist infrastructure" in Pakistan, including areas of Pakistan-administered Kashmir. The alleged purpose of this operation was to seek retribution for the terror attacks that occurred in Pahalgam, Kashmir, on April 22, 2025. Alternative Viewpoint strongly condemns the military (…) | – | / |
(2025-05-19). Argentina: Examples and alternatives for understanding the debt crisis in the South [Part 5]. cadtm.org When it comes to the IMF's influence on the countries of the Global South, Argentina is a must. During Juan Domingo Perón's presidency, Argentina initially declined to join the IMF and World Bank, but eventually did so in 1956 during the "Liberating Revolution" dictatorship. Since then, successive Argentine governments have signed 22 agreements with the International Monetary Fund.
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(2025-05-19). Sub-Saharan Africa and Sri Lanka: Examples for understanding the debt crisis in the South [Part 4]. cadtm.org
(2025-05-19). Peoples' Summit towards COP30: Joining Voices for Climate Justice. cadtm.org
(2025-05-19). Whose side is Danielle Smith really on? canadiandimension.com Alberta needs big ideas about how to grow the province's economy for the future, not more deference to the oil and gas industry.
(2025-05-19). PCHR Report Reveals Israeli Destruction of Gaza's Agricultural Sector. pchrgaza.org Israel has deliberately and extensively targeted Gaza's agricultural sector and food production systems.
(2025-05-19). 2025 Ballon d'Or à∂dàºl tà∂reni 22 Eylàºl'de yapƒ±lacak. aa.com.tr Futbol dàºnyasƒ±nƒ±n en prestijli bireysel à∂dàºllerinden Ballon d'Or (Altƒ±n Top), 2025 yƒ±lƒ± kazananlarƒ±nƒ± 22 Eylàºl'de Paris'te yapƒ±lacak tà∂renle aà߃±klayacak.
(2025-05-19). AA, Trablus'ta hàºkàºmet gàºàßlerinin kontrolàºne geàßen Gƒ±neyve milislerinin karargahƒ±nƒ± gà∂ràºntàºledi. aa.com.tr AA ekibi, Libya'nƒ±n ba≈ükenti Trablus'ta hàºkàºmet gàºàßlerinin kontrolàºne geàßen ƒ∞stikrarƒ± Destekleme Birimi (Gƒ±neyve) milislerinin karargahƒ±nƒ± gà∂ràºntàºledi.
(2025-05-19). AK Parti Sà∂zcàºsຠàáelik'ten CHP Genel Ba≈ükanƒ± àñzel'in sà∂ylemlerine tepki. aa.com.tr AK Parti Genel Ba≈ükan Yardƒ±mcƒ±sƒ± ve Parti Sà∂zcàºsຠàñmer àáelik, "CHP Genel Ba≈ükanƒ± àñzgàºr àñzel'in genel ba≈ükanlƒ±ƒüƒ± 'kopyacƒ±' bir genel ba≈ükanlƒ±ktƒ±r. àñzgàºr àñzel'in sà∂ylemlerinin àßoƒüu Avrupa a≈üƒ±rƒ± saƒüƒ±nƒ±n kopyasƒ±dƒ±r." ifadesini kullandƒ&plus…
(2025-05-19). Bakan Memi≈üoƒülu, Dàºnya Saƒülƒ±k Asamblesi'nin 78'inci toplantƒ±sƒ±na katƒ±ldƒ±. aa.com.tr Saƒülƒ±k Bakanƒ± Kemal Memi≈üoƒülu, Dàºnya Saƒülƒ±k àñrgàºtàºnàºn (DSàñ) en àºst karar alma organƒ± olan Dàºnya Saƒülƒ±k Asamblesi'nin (DSA) 78'inci toplantƒ±sƒ±nƒ±n aà߃±lƒ±≈ü programƒ±na katƒ±ldƒ±.
(2025-05-19). Beyaz Saray, ƒ∞srail'in Gazze'yi tamamen i≈ügal etme aà߃±klamasƒ±na net cevap vermekten kaà߃±ndƒ±. aa.com.tr Beyaz Saray, ƒ∞srail Ba≈übakanƒ± Netanyahu'nun Gazze ≈ûeridi'nin tamamƒ±nƒ± i≈ügal edecekleri aà߃±klamasƒ±nƒ± "yeni gelen bir aà߃±klama" ≈üeklinde nitelendirerek, Ba≈ükan Trump'ƒ±n, bà∂lgedeki àßatƒ±≈ümalarƒ±n sona ermesi konusundaki isteƒüinin aà߃±k olduƒüunu belirtti.
(2025-05-19). Dƒ±≈üi≈üleri Bakanƒ± Fidan, Sƒ±rbistan'da temaslarda bulundu. aa.com.tr Dƒ±≈üi≈üleri Bakanƒ± Hakan Fidan, Sƒ±rbistan'ƒ±n ba≈ükenti Belgrad'da àße≈üitli temaslarda bulundu.
(2025-05-19). Fransa Cumhurba≈ükanƒ± Macron: Gazze'deki insani acƒ± seviyesi katlanƒ±lamaz boyutta. aa.com.tr Fransa Cumhurba≈ükanƒ± Emmanuel Macron, ƒ∞srail'in soykƒ±rƒ±mƒ±nƒ± sàºrdàºrd຃üຠGazze'de "insani acƒ± seviyesinin katlanƒ±lamaz boyutta" olduƒüunu bildirdi.
(2025-05-19). Fransa genelinde taksi ≈üofà∂rleri eylem dàºzenledi. aa.com.tr Fransa'da farklƒ± kentlerde taksiciler, "tƒ±bbi amaàßlƒ± ula≈üƒ±mlara" dàºzenleme getiren hàºkàºmet kararƒ±nƒ± protesto etmek iàßin eylem yaptƒ±.
(2025-05-19). Galatasaray, Muslera'yƒ± 1 sezon daha takƒ±mda tutmak istiyor. aa.com.tr Galatasaray KulàºbຠBa≈ükanƒ± Dursun àñzbek, Uruguaylƒ± file bekàßisi Fernando Muslera'nƒ±n 1 sezon daha takƒ±mda kalmasƒ± iàßin ƒ±srarcƒ± olacaklarƒ±nƒ± sà∂yledi.
(2025-05-19). Galatasaray, Victor Osimhen'in bonservisini almaya hazƒ±r. aa.com.tr Galatasaray Sportif A≈û Ba≈ükan Vekili Abdullah Kavukcu, sarƒ±-kƒ±rmƒ±zƒ±lƒ± takƒ±mda kiralƒ±k oynayan Nijeryalƒ± yƒ±ldƒ±z Victor Osimhen'in bonservisini almak iàßin gerekli bàºtàßeyi hazƒ±rladƒ±klarƒ±nƒ± sà∂yledi.
(2025-05-19). ƒ∞ngiltere-AB Zirvesi'nin ardƒ±ndan ortak aà߃±klama yapƒ±ldƒ±. aa.com.tr ƒ∞ngiltere'nin ba≈ükenti Londra'da dàºzenlenen ƒ∞ngiltere-AB Zirvesi'nin ardƒ±ndan yapƒ±lan ortak aà߃±klamada, bu zirvenin yeni stratejik ortaklƒ±ƒüƒ±n ilk adƒ±mƒ± olduƒüu ve kàºresel jeopolitik zorluklara kar≈üƒ± i≈übirliƒüinin artƒ±rƒ±lacaƒüƒ± bildirildi.
(2025-05-19). ƒ∞ngiltere, Fransa ve Kanada, ƒ∞srail'i Gazze'deki saldƒ±rƒ±larƒ± derhal durdurmaya àßaƒüƒ±rdƒ±. aa.com.tr ƒ∞ngiltere, Fransa ve Kanada, ƒ∞srail'i Gazze'ye yà∂nelik saldƒ±rƒ±larƒ±nƒ± derhal durdurmaya àßaƒüƒ±rarak, "ƒ∞srail yeni askeri operasyonlarƒ±nƒ± durdurmaz ve insani yardƒ±ma koyduƒüu engelleri kaldƒ±rmazsa daha somut adƒ±mlar atacaƒüƒ±z." aà߃±klamasƒ±nƒ± yaptƒ±.
(2025-05-19). ƒ∞≈ületmeler dijital araàßlar olmadan rekabetàßi olamƒ±yor. aa.com.tr Kalkƒ±nma ƒ∞àßin ƒ∞slami Dayanƒ±≈üma Fonu Genel MàºdàºrຠAdil Alsharif, mikro, kàºàßàºk ve orta à∂làßekli i≈ületmelerin online satƒ±≈ü, yapay zeka ve siber gàºvenlik gibi temel dijital araàßlar olmadan rekabetàßi olamayacaƒüƒ±nƒ±, finansmana ula≈üamayacaƒüƒ±nƒ± sà∂yledi.
(2025-05-19). ƒ∞spanya devlet televizyonu RTVE, Eurovision'da ƒ∞srail'e giden halk oylarƒ±nƒ±n detaylarƒ±nƒ± isteyecek. aa.com.tr ƒ∞spanya devlet televizyonu RTVE, ƒ∞sviàßre'nin Basel kentinde yapƒ±lan Eurovision ≈ûarkƒ± Yarƒ±≈ümasƒ±'nda ƒ∞srail'in ikinci olmasƒ±nƒ± saƒülayan halk oylarƒ±nƒ±n detaylarƒ±nƒ± à∂ƒürenmek iàßin yarƒ±n Avrupa Yayƒ±n Birliƒüine (EBU) yazƒ±lƒ± ba≈üvuruda bulunacak.
(2025-05-19). ƒ∞srail, 55 milyon dolar deƒüerinde geli≈ümi≈ü helikopter koruma sistemleri satƒ±n alƒ±yor. aa.com.tr ƒ∞srail Savunma Bakanlƒ±ƒüƒ±, helikopterler iàßin geli≈ümi≈ü koruma sistemleri satƒ±n almak àºzere savunma ≈üirketi Elbit Systems'le 55 milyon dolarlƒ±k anla≈üma imzaladƒ±.
(2025-05-19). Rapor: Fransa'da "≈üi≈üe sularƒ± skandalƒ±nda" hàºkàºmet, Nestle Grubu aleyhine raporu deƒüi≈ütirdi. aa.com.tr Fransƒ±z Senato Komisyonu'nun raporu, "≈üi≈üe sularƒ± skandalƒ±na" ili≈ükin yàºràºtt຃üຠsoru≈üturma kapsamƒ±nda, àºlke makamlarƒ±nƒ±n Nestle Grubu aleyhine bir raporu deƒüi≈ütirdiƒüini ortaya koydu.
(2025-05-19). Rusya Devlet Ba≈ükanƒ± Putin ile ABD Ba≈ükanƒ± Trump telefon gà∂ràº≈ümesi geràßekle≈ütirdi. aa.com.tr Rusya Devlet Ba≈ükanƒ± Vladimir Putin, ABD Ba≈ükanƒ± Donald Trump'la yapƒ±cƒ± bir telefon gà∂ràº≈ümesi geràßekle≈ütirdiƒüini belirterek "ƒ∞stanbul'da temaslarƒ±n yeniden ba≈ülamasƒ±, taraflarƒ±n genel olarak doƒüru yolda olduƒüunu gà∂steriyor." dedi.
(2025-05-19). Sanchez, ƒ∞srail'in Eurovision gibi uluslararasƒ± yarƒ±≈ümalardan men edilmesini istedi. aa.com.tr ƒ∞spanya Ba≈übakanƒ± Pedro Sanchez, ƒ∞srail'in Eurovision ≈ûarkƒ± Yarƒ±≈ümasƒ± gibi uluslararasƒ± yarƒ±≈ümalardan ve etkinliklerden men edilmesi gerektiƒüini sà∂yledi.
(2025-05-19). Sporda haftanƒ±n à∂zeti. aa.com.tr
(2025-05-19). Tàºrk Yƒ±ldƒ±zlarƒ± ve SOLOTàúRK, Samsun semalarƒ±nda gà∂steri uàßu≈üu yaptƒ±. aa.com.tr Tàºrk Hava Kuvvetlerinin akrobasi timi Tàºrk Yƒ±ldƒ±zlarƒ± ve SOLOTàúRK, 19 Mayƒ±s Atatàºrk'ຠAnma, Genàßlik ve Spor Bayramƒ± etkinlikleri kapsamƒ±nda Samsun'da gà∂steri uàßu≈üu yaptƒ±.
(2025-05-19). Tàºrk yàºzàºcàºler Pasifik Okyanusu'nda kà∂pek balƒ±ƒüƒ± saldƒ±rƒ±sƒ±na uƒüradƒ±. aa.com.tr
(2025-05-19). Tesla is struggling with unsold 10,000 Cybertrucks. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA — Tesla, the American multinational automotive and clean energy company, is currently struggling with 10,000 unsold Cybertrucks. The company may be facing an uncertain future as a result.Tesla's unsold Cybertrucks: The company currently has 10,000 unsold Cybertrucks, the battery-electric full-size pickup truck manufactured by Tesla. As a result, the future of the well-known company may be uncertain for the time being. Notably, Tesla had previously planned to produce around 250,000 units annually, but those plans have been disrupted due to the large number of unsold Cybertrucks currently avai…
(2025-05-19). Xiaomi to invest $7B in building its own chip. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA — Xiaomi, the Chinese multinational technology company, plans to invest $7 billion (50 billion yuan) over the next 10 years to develop its own chip.Xiaomi to develop its own chip: The company announced plans to develop its own mobile processor chip over the next 10 years. Notably, Xiaomi is expected to unveil its new processor next week, valued at $1.89 billion (13.5 billion yuan) and featuring advanced 3-nanometer technology. | According to experts, the company is investing nearly $7 billion (50 billion yuan) over the next 10 years to develop its own chip, aiming to surpass the US in cuttin…
(2025-05-19). Video: Colombian influencer La Mona shot dead outside her home. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – 22-year-old Colombian influencer Maria Jose Estupinan Sanchez, best known as "La Mona," was tragically shot dead outside her home in Cucuta, Colombia, earlier this week, sparking widespread anger across social media. According to local news outlet Noticias Caracol, the man disguised as a delivery person approached La Mona with a fake present, then shot her dead after closing the distance. A video of the horrifying incident flooded social media, capturing the sound of two gunshots as the Colombian influencer's screams echoed across the area. Video: Colombian influencer La Mona shot dead outside her…
(2025-05-19). Youmi Beauty $60M dowry, massive ring & mystery billionaire groom revealed. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – Youmna Khoury Youmi Beauty surprises fans with a glamorous wedding announcement that's sparked speculation and excitement.Youmna Khoury, also known by her nickname Youmi Beauty, shocked her followers by revealing that she is going to get married yesterday by posting a photo from her Katb Al-Kitab that served as an announcement.During the Instagram posts, her fiancé did not fully appear in the image; nevertheless, she just provided the initial letters of their names, which were "Y" and "G." She also did not reveal the identity of the groom, which caused her followers to have a number of questions and a…
(2025-05-19). Egyptian military jet crashes in Ras El Bar, crew killed in training mishap. albawaba.com ALBAWABA— An Egyptian military fighter jet crashed during a routine training mission on Sunday, killing all crew members on board, according to a statement from the Armed Forces' Military Spokesman. The incident occurred near Beach 63 in Ras El Bar, located in the northern Damietta Governorate.ÿߟџÖÿ™ÿ≠ÿØÿ´ ÿߟÑÿπÿ≥ŸÉÿ±Ÿä: ÿßÿ≥ÿ™ÿ¥ŸáÿßÿØ ÿ∑ÿߟǟօ
(2025-05-19). Israeli army urges Gazans in southern parts to evacuate immediately. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The Israeli army urged Gazans in the main southern city of Khan Yunis and the nearby regions of Bani Suheila and Abasan to "evacuate immediately"."The Israeli Defense Forces (military) will launch an unprecedented attack to destroy the capabilities of terrorist organisations in this area," Avichay Adraee, the Arabic-language spokesperson of the Israeli army, posted a statement on Telegram on Monday."You must evacuate immediately to the west to the Mawasi area. From this moment, Khan Yunis will be considered a dangerous combat zone."The warning came as the Israeli army is likely preparing an attack in t…
(2025-05-19). At least 4 killed in bomb explosion in Pakistan. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – At least four were killed and 12 others were injured in a bomb explosion in the province of Balochistan in southern Pakistan, a security official said Monday, as reported by AFP.An improvised explosive device (IED) was placed in a parked car in the Killa Abdullah district of Balochistan. "It seems the IED exploded before reaching its intended destination," a local security official, Ghulab Khan, told AFP."All those killed are civilian passersby," he further mentioned.Riaz Khan Dawar, a senior local government official, also told the news outlet that the blast happened near a paramilitary compound on Su…
(2025-05-19). Netanyahu vows 'full control' of Gaza as Israeli assault kills hundreds. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared Monday that Israel is advancing toward "full control" of the Gaza Strip, as relentless air and ground attacks killed over 300 Palestinians in just three days, according to Gaza's Health Ministry.In the early hours of Monday alone, at least 71 Palestinians were killed in Israeli raids, medical sources told Al Jazeera. The southern city of Khan Younis saw particularly heavy bombardment, with children among the victims.◊¢◊ì◊õ◊ï◊ü ◊ó◊©◊ï◊ë ◊û◊û◊ &l…
(2025-05-19). Putin, Trump discuss Ukraine in two-hour call as ceasefire hopes emerge. albawaba.com ALBAWABA— Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump held a two-hour phone conversation described by both sides as "constructive" and "useful," with the focus on reviving peace efforts in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.According to Russian state media, Putin welcomed the resumption of Russian-Ukrainian talks in Istanbul, saying the process indicates that both parties are "generally on the right track."He reiterated Russia's willingness to support a cessation of hostilities, emphasizing the need for "the most effective paths to peace" and a resolution that addresses the root causes…
(2025-05-19). Sudan appoints Kamil Idris as new PM after years of leadership vacuum. albawaba.com
(2025-05-19). Regeneron buys 23andMe for $256m after bankruptcy. aljazeera.com Sale of genetic testing company raises concerns about privacy of 23andMe's 15 million customers.
(2025-05-19). What is Israel's new major ground offensive, Operation Gideon's Chariots? aljazeera.com Israeli military launches a ground offensive in the besieged Gaza Strip as ceasefire talks are held in Doha.
(2025-05-19). After Putin call, Trump says Russia, Ukraine will start ceasefire talks. aljazeera.com US president says two sides will 'immediately' start talks to reach a truce, as Putin says efforts on 'right track'.
(2025-05-19). Car bomb in Pakistan's restive southwest kills four people. aljazeera.com The attack is just the latest in Balochistan, which is plagued by insurgency.
(2025-05-19). Chechnya's Kadyrov wanted to resign. Or did he? aljazeera.com The Russian president is said to have denied Kadyrov's request.
(2025-05-19). Former President Bolsonaro's coup trial opens in Brazil. aljazeera.com More than 80 witnesses are expected to testify via videoconference over the next two weeks.
(2025-05-19). Gaza's Khan Younis latest focus of Israeli forced displacement, bombing. aljazeera.com Israeli army warns of 'unprecedented' assault on the southern city as dozens killed in strikes across blockaded enclave.
(2025-05-19). Lithuania files case against Belarus at ICJ over alleged people smuggling. aljazeera.com The Baltic nation is seeking damages, including compensation for border reinforcement costs.
(2025-05-19). Measure targeting pro-Palestine NGOs disappears from US tax bill. aljazeera.com Legislation would have allowed the executive branch to crack down on 'terrorism supporting' nonprofits.
(2025-05-19). Moscow outlaws Amnesty International for 'Russophobia' amid Ukraine war. aljazeera.com Amnesty International said the decision taken by Moscow is part of its 'broader effort to silence dissent'.
(2025-05-19). Romania, Poland, Portugal election results: Who are the winners and losers? aljazeera.com Pro-EU forces prevail on electoral 'super Sunday', but far right gains ground.
(2025-05-19). Sudan's army leader al-Burhan appoints former UN official as prime minister. aljazeera.com Dagalo, who leads the rival Rapid Support Forces paramilitary, also announces a government as war ravages Sudan.
(2025-05-19). Tanzanian opposition leader makes defiant appearance at treason trial. aljazeera.com The trial has added to rising concerns across East Africa about threats to democracy.
(2025-05-19). UK, EU reach landmark deal: All you need to know. aljazeera.com The new deal will allow EU boats to continue fishing in UK waters before the first post-Brexit UK-EU summit.
(2025-05-19). Project Esther and the weaponisation of Zionism. aljazeera.com
(2025-05-19). British presenter Gary Lineker steps down over anti-Semitism row. aljazeera.com British presenter and former England football captain Gary Lineker has stepped down from his role at the BBC.
(2025-05-19). Eyewitness video shows Israeli airstrike on Khan Younis. aljazeera.com Eyewitness video captured an Israeli airstrike hitting west Khan Younis in Gaza as people flee tents amid gunfire.
(2025-05-19). Pope Leo XIV meets US VP JD Vance. aljazeera.com Pope Leo XIV met with US Vice President J.D. Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the Vatican, a day after his in…
(2025-05-19). What we know so far about Biden's cancer diagnosis. aljazeera.com US President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer. Here's what we know so far.
(2025-05-19). If the Dead Come Home: Iraq's Mass Graves. aljazeera.com In Iraq, a mass grave excavation reveals the challenges of identifying remains and returning them to their families.
(2025-05-19). Gary Lineker leaves BBC amid anti-Semitism row, pro-Palestinian comments. aljazeera.com Britain's top football host is 'bowing out by mutual agreement' after backlash to a social media post about Zionism.
(2025-05-19). Europe's political centre holds in weekend of elections. aljazeera.com The results will reassure a European Union seeking respite from a rise in populism.
(2025-05-19). Gaza medical supplies warehouse hit in Israeli attack. aljazeera.com Gaza's Nasser Hospital is "suffering immensely" from a shortage of medical supplies after an Israeli attack.
(2025-05-19). Israel should be excluded from Eurovision, Spanish prime minister says. aljazeera.com Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez says Israel should be excluded from the Eurovision Song Contest over its war in Gaza.
(2025-05-19). Trump tries to jump start peace talks with calls to Zelenskyy, Putin. aljazeera.com US President Donald Trump spoke with the leaders of both Ukraine and Russia in back-to-back calls.
(2025-05-19). Hostilidades entre Ândia e Paquistà£o comprovaram indiretamente as capacidades militares da China. strategic-culture.su 
(2025-05-19). Le ostilità tra India e Pakistan hanno indirettamente dimostrato le capacità militari della Cina. strategic-culture.su Con le armi cinesi, le forze pakistane hanno dimostrato la capacità di neutralizzare obiettivi indiani utilizzando attrezzature occidentali. | Segue nostro Il recente scontro tra India e Pakistan, avvenuto nelle prime settimane di maggio, ha rivelato una nuova dinamica nel panorama geopolitico asiatico, mettendo in evidenza la crescente efficacia delle armi cinesi in situazioni di combattimento reale. L'uso dei caccia J-10C e dei missili…
(2025-05-19). La autodestrucción de Europa. strategic-culture.su
(2025-05-19). Nayib Bukele's El Salvador dictatorship: Made in Israel. strategic-culture.su Nayib Bukele may be Palestinian, but the dictatorship he has built in El Salvador is very much made in Israel. From arming his security forces to supplying him with weapons and high-tech surveillance tools, MintPress explores the Israeli influence helping to prop up the man who calls himself "the world's coolest dictator."
(2025-05-19). Under the guise of charity: CIA's hidden money laundering network exposed. strategic-culture.su 
By CIAgate | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | We are diving deeper into our investigation of CIA actions that contradict U.S. na…
(2025-05-19). Un primo profilo di Papa Leone XIV. strategic-culture.su Sappiamo già , inoltre, che Israele sarà a disagio con il nuovo Papa, proprio come la sua dichiarazione che i cristiani sono il "popolo eletto" di Dio ha causato disagio tra i sionisti. | Segue nostro Il Conclave del 2025 si è concluso in tempi relativamente brevi con l'elezione del cardinale Robert Francis Prevost al soglio di San Pietro, succedendo al defunto Papa Francesco. Prevost ha scelto per sé il nome papale Leone XIV, una scelta…
(2025-05-19). Trump makes Syria's Muslim Brotherhood head choppers kosher. strategic-culture.su
(2025-05-19). Joe Biden Has Prostate Cancer With Bone Spread An Oncologist Explains What You Need To Know. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Former US President Joe Biden, aged 82, has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones, marking a serious escalation in the …
(2025-05-19). Governors Are Leading The Fight Against Climate Change And Deforestation Around The World, Filling A Void Left By Presidents. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | When the annual U.N. climate conference descends on the small Brazilian rainforest city of Bele m in November 2025, it will be tempting to focus on the drama and disunity …
(2025-05-19). UK And EU Sign New Trade, Fishing And Defence Deal What Do Economists Think? menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | The UK and EU have announced a range of historic and wide-ranging new agreements touching on trade, defence and borders. | Since the 2016 Brexit vote, COVID and conflict …
(2025-05-19). Are Independent Vets Really Better? The Real Issue Isn't Necessarily Who Owns Them. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Taking your pet to the vet might feel different these days, and there's a reason for that. About 60% of UK practices are now owned by just six big companies, raising …
(2025-05-19). Overshooting 1.5∞C: Even Temporary Warming Above Globally Agreed Temperature Limit Could Have Permanent Consequences. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Earth's surface temperature has been 1.5 C hotter than the pre-industrial average for 21 of the last 22 months . | The 2015 Paris agreement committed countries to keeping …
(2025-05-19). Batteries That Absorb Carbon Emissions Move A Step Closer To Reality New Study. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | What if there were a battery that could release energy while trapping carbon dioxide? This isn't science fiction; it's the promise of lithium-carbon dioxide (Li-CO2) …
(2025-05-19). What The Strength Of Your Grip Can Tell You About Your Overall Health. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Predicting your risk of a range of health outcomes from type 2 diabetes to depression and even your longevity is as simple as testing how tight your grip is . | Grip …
(2025-05-19). Disaster Authoritarianism: How Autocratic Regimes Deal With Earthquakes. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | An earthquake that struck south-east Asia in late March is thought to have killed more than 3,000 people in Myanmar, a country ruled by a military junta that has blocked …
(2025-05-19). Do We See Colour The Same Way? What Scientists Can Learn From Artists. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | As many people sit at the wheel of their car, they are certain they know what colour is. It's the red traffic light in front of them, the garish yellow hatchback in the …
(2025-05-19). Is It Better To Shower In The Morning Or At Night? Here's What A Microbiologist Says. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | It's a question that's long been the cause of debate: is it better to shower in the morning or at night? | Morning shower enthusiasts will say this is the obvious winner, …
(2025-05-19). Britain Is Already Becoming An 'Island Of Strangers' But Immigration Isn't The Driver. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Keir Starmer's recent speech on immigration has generated a good deal of controversy. In announcing a government white paper to cut legal migration, the prime minister …
(2025-05-19). African Islands Under Threat: What To Do About Trump's Withdrawal From Climate Change Agreement. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | President Donald Trump's executive order withdrawing the US from the Paris Agreement raises the question of the implications for small African Indian Ocean island …
(2025-05-19). South Africa's Wattled Cranes Are No Longer Critically Endangered: Why The Birds' Numbers Are Rising. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Cranes are some of the world's most majestic birds, with 15 species found globally. Four of these are found in Africa. The wattled crane in South Africa was in decline, …
(2025-05-19). The New Carney Government Must Tackle Canada's Outdated System Of Intergovernmental Relations. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Throughout the recent federal election campaign, political leaders outlined their vision for Canada's future. Responding to a dramatically changing geopolitical climate, …
(2025-05-19). Growing Up On A Farm Can Prevent Asthma And Allergies. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | According to Que bec's public health research centre, the Institut national de sante publique du Que bec (INSPQ), the proportion of people suffering from asthma in the …
(2025-05-19). For A Canadian In London, King Charles' Royal Garden Party Inspires Sustainability Education. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | On a glorious afternoon recently, I had the good fortune to attend a specially themed Education and Skills Garden Party hosted at Buckingham Palace in London to celebrate …
(2025-05-19). The Rise Of Psychedelic Capitalism: Work Harder And Be Happy About It? menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Once stigmatized and outlawed, psychedelics are moving from the counterculture to the mainstream. From Prince Harry's use of psilocybin to National Football League …
(2025-05-19). When Friendship Is Treated As Essential, What Happens To Young Adults Who Don't Have Any? menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | All participant names in this story are pseudonyms. | What does it mean to have few or no friends in a time when social connection is seen as key to a healthy and …
(2025-05-19). In What Order Did The Planets In Our Solar System Form? menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you'd like an expert to answer, send it to … . | A cloud of collapsing gas created our Sun, …
(2025-05-19). Space Tourism's Growth Blurs The Line Between Scientific And Symbolic Achievement A Tourism Scholar Explains How. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | On April 14, 2025, Blue Origin launched six women Aisha Bowe, Amanda Nguye^~n, Gayle King, Katy Perry, Kerianne Flynn and Lauren Sa nchez on a suborbital journey to …
(2025-05-19). Tomato Trade Dispute Between The US And Mexico Is Boiling Over Again With 21% Tariffs Due In July. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Although technically they're a fruit , tomatoes are one of the most-consumed vegetables , according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Among the fresh produce the …
(2025-05-19). Leaders Can Promote Gender Equity Without Deepening Polarization. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Americans largely agree that women have made significant gains in the workplace over the past two decades. But what about men? While many Americans believe women are …
(2025-05-19). Trump's Lifting Of Syria Sanctions Is A Win For Turkey, Too Pointing To Outsized Role Middle Powers Can Play In Regional Affairs. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | President Donald Trump announced while in Saudi Arabia on May 14, 2025, that the United States would lift sanctions on Syria . The turnaround was a huge victory for the …
(2025-05-19). Cutting HIV Aid Means Undercutting US Foreign And Economic Interests. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | A little over two decades ago, addressing Nigeria's HIV crisis topped U.S. President George W. Bush's priorities. Africa's most populous nation had 3.5 million HIV cases, …
(2025-05-19). Introducing The Conversation And The BBC's Secrets Of The Sea My Journey To Meet Six Marine Scientists Pioneering Ocean Solutions. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | After a long drive to Godrevy lighthouse near St Ives in Cornwall, the wind is blowing and the waves are crashing. I'm here with BBC radio producer Jo Loosemore, on a …
(2025-05-19). David Swanson: Trump's Fake War With NATO Fooled Everyone. worldbeyondwar.org Swanson warns that U.S. media narratives, especially those painting Trump as anti-NATO, manipulate public opinion into blindly supporting NATO — even though Trump has actually pressured allies to spend more on weapons than ever before. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2025-05-19). U.S.-Israeli Forces Begin 'Broad' Ground Offensive, 500 Killed in Three Days. wibailoutpeople.org
(2025-05-19). The failure of tariffs in a declining empire. wibailoutpeople.org
(2025-05-19). Madison, May 31, 2025: Building Unity Spring Gathering. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2025-05-19). Racine, June 14, 2025: Concert for Gaza! Fundraiser. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2025-05-19). Milwaukee, June 1, 2025: Youth Harm Reduction Fair. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2025-05-19). Madison, July 20, 2025: Big Ride for Palestine! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2025-05-19). CELAC-China meeting; NED operations resume; Palestine; Bolivia's MAS divisions being resolved? wibailoutpeople.org 
(2025-05-19). Final Straw: A Red Road to the West Bank. itsgoingdown.org Long-running anarchist radio show and podcast speaks with Amplifier Films about A Red Road To The West Bank: An Indigenous Journey of Resistance and Solidarity. This week, an interview with Clifton Ariwakhete Nicholas and Franklin Lopez about about the film currently in production via Amplifier Films, A Red Road To The West Bank: An Indigenous Journey…
(2025-05-19). Trumpism's Multiple Factions. itsgoingdown.org Revolutionary antifascist research collective Three Way Fight breaks down the factions and growing contradictions within the Trumpist regime. by Dandy Andy Since the January inauguration, developments in the US have proceeded with breathtaking speed in a way that fulfills and moves beyond Steve Bannon's 2018 call to "flood the zone with shit." Bannon was calling for the…
(2025-05-19). "Who Called ICE?" : A Reportback from the Struggle Against State Terror. itsgoingdown.org Report on recent anti-ICE rally in Tucson, AZ. Originally posted to Living and Fighting. In the late afternoon of May 12th, a small crowd convened along the street at North Wilmot Road in Tucson, Arizona just outside of St. Joseph's Hospital. The crowd numbered somewhere in the range of 50-100 people: an eclectic mix of…
(2025-05-19). Thousands of chicks were found abandoned in a USPS truck in Delaware. They're now overwhelming an animal shelter. whyy.org A Delaware animal shelter is trying to care for and rehome thousands of chicks that survived being left in a postal service truck for three days. Trapped in a warm enclosure, without food and water, thousands died before they were discovered. | Involved parties are still awaiting answers as to how 12,000 chicks were abandoned within the truck at a Delaware mail distribution center. The United States Postal Service said in an email that it was aware of a process breakdown and was actively investigating what occurred. | Pennsylvania-based Freedom Ranger Hatchery raised the chicks for their weekly distribution to cl…
(2025-05-19). WHYY Newscast for Monday 2:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-05-19). Eagles give coach Nick Sirianni multi-year contract extension following Super Bowl win. whyy.org
(2025-05-19). Rutgers University names William Tate IV as new president. whyy.org
(2025-05-19). WHYY Newscast for Monday 12:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-05-19). Trial to begin for former Philadelphia police officer Mark Dial in killing of Eddie Irizarry. whyy.org
(2025-05-19). WHYY Newscast for Monday 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-05-19). WHYY Newscast for Monday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-05-19). 'Nothing they can do': Scammers leave SNAP recipients without food assistance after Congress ends reimbursement. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Delaware resident Zakiya Riddick said she realized her April food stamp benefits had been stolen when she went into a Newark convenience store to buy a beverage. She had been at one of the state's social services centers seeking help to get her electricity turned back on when she drove across the street for something to drink. | Riddick said she received $1,000 from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, less than two weeks before, but the store register sai…
(2025-05-19). Philadelphia suburbs could make history this election. whyy.org 
(2025-05-19). Some popular SEPTA bus routes may disappear before others with low ridership. Here's why. whyy.org Have a question about Philly's neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! Residents living in West Philadelphia neighborhoods of Overbrook Park, Carroll Park, Mill Creek and Mantua who rely on the 31 bus to head into Center City will have to find alternative transportation in the coming months. | The 31 bus is expected to
(2025-05-19). NJ Transit reaches tentative deal with train engineers, ending the strike for now. whyy.org At a hastily called news conference Sunday evening, Gov. Phil Murphy declined to give specifics of the deal but said it's a good outcome for labor, for NJ Transit and for commuters and taxpayers."This is a very good day for New Jersey, and the sound that you probably hear is the sound of the state's commuters breathing a collective sigh of relief," he said. "To offer the understatement of the year, this is a very goo…
(2025-05-19). Blackouts as Bliss? Why Some Celebrate Power Outages as a Return to 'Connection'. wattsupwiththat.com LA-based climate campaigner Michael Mezzatesta, self-described economics and climate educator, has a new one for the climate debate: blackouts are good, bringing us together! He states:…
(2025-05-19). Weekly Climate and Energy News Roundup. wattsupwiththat.com "As in Mathematicks, so in Natural Philosophy [now called science], the Investigation of difficult Things by the Method of Analysis, ought ever to precede the Method of Composition. This Analysis consists in making Experiments and Observations, and in drawing general Conclusions from them by Induction, and admitting of no Objections against the Conclusions, but such as are taken from Experiments, or other certain Truths. For Hypotheses are not to be regarded in experimental Philosophy."— Sir Isaac Newton (1643-1727)…
(2025-05-19). No Banana Apocalypse: Why The Guardian's Climate Scare Over Bananas Falls Flat. wattsupwiththat.com No data supports this claim, rather it is based on speculation about future climate conditions 55 years in the future. Production and yield trends show that bananas are doing fine, and no reason other than a single study's speculation to assume they will do otherwise in the future.
(2025-05-19). Geopolitical codes of the Three Seas Initiative — 2. uwidata.com By Halil àñzsaraàß, (Ret.) Turkish Staff Navy Captain In the first article, I addressed the founding and development story of the "Three Seas Initiative" an imperialist project in which Türkiye was accepted as a "strategic partner". At this point, it's worth opening a parenthesis: the "Three Seas" that symbolize the Initiative, namely the Baltic, Black, …
(2025-05-19). China's Evolving Relations with Russia and North Korea. uwidata.com By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer China's bilateral relations with Russia and North Korea in East Asian geopolitics have been instrumental in defining the region's past and present. Founded on common ideologies and interests, their relation remains pertinent in foreign policy and in China's regional stability strategy. China's bilateral ties with Russia and North Korea have been …
(2025-05-19). Turkish economy in turmoil. uwidata.com Türkiye's economy experienced turbulence in the foreign exchange market. The Central Bank took precautions and calmed the situation, but its measures will have medium-term effects. | The turning point occurred on March 19 when the Metropolitan Mayor of Istanbul, Ekrem Imamoglu was taken into custody. Within half an hour, the Turkish currency lost 10 percent of its value against the dollar, while the stock market fell 9 percent. | Nazli Sarp, an economist, says: "There was a rapid outflow of short-term portfolio investments. At the same time, we saw enormous demand for foreign currency in the market." | Th…
(2025-05-19). What Comes Next After The (Allegedly Fraudulent) Liberal-Globalist Victory In Romania? thealtworld.com The battle was lost but the political war isn't over. | The struggle between liberal-globalists and populist-nationalists in Romania ended in the former's favor after Sunday's presidential run-off election, which was preceded by the authorities controversially annulling the first round in early December on the false pretext that the frontrunner was Russian-backed. Calin Georgescu was ultimately barred from running again and instead appointed his ally George Simion in his place, who came out on top in early May's first-round re-do, only to lose the second round. | Simion alleged that the Moldovan government was ra…
(2025-05-19). Prostate Cancer Has A Right To Exist. Biden's Tumor Has A Right To Defend Itself: Notes From The Edge Of The Narrative Matrix. thealtworld.com Joe Biden reportedly has an aggressive form of prostate cancer which has spread to his bones. On this day …
(2025-05-19). Brazil advances marine spatial planning to mitigate climate impact on oceans. tvbrics.com 
The initiative aims to guide the sustainable use of the country's marine spaces…
(2025-05-19). BRICS scientists meet in Brazil to prioritise joint research in neuroscience and biotechnology. tvbrics.com 
As a result of the meeting, Russia will lead a BRICS neuroscience project…
(2025-05-19). China's Changchun hosts exhibition of Russian paintings. tvbrics.com 
Seven Russian artists presented their paintings…
(2025-05-19). China sees 6.1% industrial growth driven by robotics and green tech. tvbrics.com 
Official data confirmed that value-added industrial output rose, surpassing analyst projections…
(2025-05-19). Egypt is among world leaders in cybersecurity. tvbrics.com 
These achievements cement Egypt's position as one of the technological leaders on the African continent and emphasise its commitment to a digital future…
(2025-05-19). From oil to hydrogen: how Russia and China —Åreate green energy future. tvbrics.com 
The expert assessed Russia's contribution to China's energy security and outlined the vectors of green partnership…
(2025-05-19). Indonesia creates AI-driven system for malaria detection. tvbrics.com 
New model analyses blood sample images to classify four parasite species and lifecycle stages with high accuracy…
(2025-05-19). Iran unveils 6 artificial intelligence megaprojects to maintain energy balance. tvbrics.com 
The initiative is expected to strengthen national technological sovereignt…
(2025-05-19). Moscow to discuss status of Russian language in world. tvbrics.com The event is dedicated to the memory of academician Vitaly Kostomarov…
(2025-05-19). Smartphones surpass oil and gems to become India's leading export in 2025. tvbrics.com 
India's smartphone exports soar 55 per cent to US$24.14 billion…
(2025-05-19). Zimbabwe stresses Africa Travel Indaba 2025 as impactful platform for continental unity. tvbrics.com 
The country's deputy tourism minister has called for regional co-operation to boost African tourism…
(2025-05-19). Pope condemns exploitative system. tribune.com.pk 
Pope Leo XIV set the tone for his papacy on Sunday with a call to stop exploiting nature and marginalising the poor at a mass attended by world dignitaries including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and US Vice President JD Vance. | Ten days after Chicago-born Robert Francis Prevost became the first US head of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics, an estimated 200,000 people gathered to see his inaugural mass in St Peter's Square. | The 69-year-old made his debut tour in a popemobile, smiling, waving energetically and blessing the cheering crowds at the Vatican. | In front of leaders including Zelensky and…
(2025-05-19). Guess paper culture hinders academic learning. tribune.com.pk 
The Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) Lahore has imposed a ban on sharing five-year guess papers on social media. However, despite this restriction, guess papers for various classes are readily available in the market, and students continue to rely on them to achieve high marks in their exams. | Students who, for any reason, are unable to complete their syllabus often turn to these guess papers to identify which questions have been repeatedly asked in different subjects over the past five years and which important topics from the syllabus were included in exam papers. In their opinion, prepa…
(2025-05-19). From Propaganda to Provocation: Reassessing India's Posture toward Pakistan. tribune.com.pk 
For nearly eight decades, India and Pakistan have lived under the shadow of near-constant tensions. Now, the recent terror attack in Pehalgam—in the restive region of Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir—and its aftermath has once again brought the two nuclear-armed neighbours closer to the brink of a catastrophic confrontation. As familiar accusations resurface, so does the danger of another cycle of retaliation without evidence, diplomacy, or restraint. | However, the current bout of escalation is not simply a product of traditional cross-border tensions; it is progressively driven by unilateralism,…
(2025-05-19). Former US President Joe Biden diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer. tribune.com.pk 
Former US President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones, his office confirmed on Sunday. | The 82-year-old was diagnosed on Friday after experiencing worsening urinary symptoms. A medical evaluation revealed a prostate nodule, which led to further testing and confirmation of the cancer's advanced stage. | "While this represents a more aggressive form of the disease, the cancer appears to be hormone-sensitive, which allows for effective management," Biden's office said in a statement. | Doctors have graded the cancer as a 9 on the Gleason scale &#…
(2025-05-19). Indonesia launches search for 19 missing in Papua gold mine landslide. tribune.com.pk 
Indonesian rescue workers are racing to find 19 people missing after a landslide struck a gold mine in the country's easternmost region of Papua, officials said on Monday. | The disaster, triggered by torrential rains late on Friday, hit a small-scale mine in the Arfak mountains of West Papua province. It buried temporary shelters used by miners, killing at least one and injuring four. | Abdul Muhari, spokesperson for the national disaster mitigation agency, said around 40 rescuers, including police and military personnel, had been deployed to the area. | Search efforts only began on Sunday due to the site's r…
(2025-05-19). 15 mango shipments from India rejected at US entry points. tribune.com.pk 
At least 15 shipments of Indian mangoes have been rejected by United States authorities at key entry points due to documentation errors, leading to an estimated loss of around $500,000 for exporters during the peak season. | The shipments, which arrived at airports in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Atlanta earlier this month, were denied entry after US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) flagged issues with the PPQ203 form, a required phytosanitary certificate. | Exporters were given two options—either destroy the fruit or bear the cost of sending it back to India. Given the perishable nature of mangoes…
(2025-05-19). Three-year old, identified as Trigg Kiser, dies after drowning in Arizona. tribune.com.pk 
The online community is mourning the heartbreaking loss of three-year-old Trigg Kiser, son of TikTok influencer Emilie Kiser, who passed away days after being found unconscious in a backyard pool in Chandler, Arizona. | Chandler Police confirmed on Sunday that Trigg, the toddler son of Emilie and her husband Brady Kiser, succumbed to his injuries after a devastating drowning incident last Monday near Chandler Heights and Cooper Roads. | First responders arrived at the scene to find CPR already underway. Trigg was initially rushed to Chandler Regional Hospital in critical condition and later airlifted to Phoeni…
(2025-05-19). Ukraine reports Russia's largest drone attack since war began. tribune.com.pk 
One woman was killed and at least three others injured, including a four-year-old child, after Ukraine said Russia launched its largest drone attack since the start of the full-scale invasion. | The striking multiple regions overnight — just hours ahead of planned ceasefire talks between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. | Ukrainian officials said 88 drones were intercepted while another 128 veered off course without causing damage. | "I could clearly hear the drone flying right towards my house," said Natalia Piven, 44, standing in the ruins of her family home. "We ran to t…
(2025-05-19). Kenton Cool achieves 19th Everest summit, breaking his own record. tribune.com.pk 
British climber Kenton Cool has achieved a historic milestone by summiting Mount Everest for the 19th time, setting a new record for the most ascents by a non-Sherpa climber. | The 51-year-old reached the 8,849-meter (29,032-foot) peak on Sunday morning, accompanied by Nepali Sherpa Dorji Gyaljen, who marked his 23rd successful ascent. | View this post on Instagram | A post shared by Kenton Cool (@kentoncool) | Kenton Cool first climbed Everest in 2004 and has since returned nearly every year, with exceptions in 2014, 2015, and 2020 due to an avalanche, an earthquake, and the COVID-19 pandemic, respectively.
(2025-05-19). Trump demands probe into Beyoncé, Springsteen for support in Harris' campaign. tribune.com.pk 
In another late-night social media tirade, former President Donald Trump escalated his ongoing feud with Bruce Springsteen by demanding a "major investigation" into payments made to the rock legend and other celebrities for their appearances during Kamala Harris's 2024 presidential campaign. | The controversy reignited after Springsteen launched his "Land of Hope & Dreams" tour last week, slamming the Trump administration as "corrupt, incompetent and treasonous." | Trump shot back, calling Springsteen a "dried out prune of a rocker" who should "KEEP HIS MOUTH SHUT." | Springsteen responded from the stage, labe…
(2025-05-19). Apple launches accessibility features for people with sight and hearing impairment. tribune.com.pk 
Apple has unveiled a suite of new accessibility features include live captions, upgraded braille support, personal voice replication, and new screen magnifier options designed for people with vision or hearing impairments on Wednesday, before Global Accessibility Awareness Day. | In a significant shift, developers will now be required to include "nutrition labels" for accessibility in their app listings, showing support for features like voiceover, large text or voice control. | Apple's senior director of global accessibility policy, Sarah Herrlinger, said the labelling initiative would help developers better…
(2025-05-19). JD Vance under fire for breaking protocol during papal meeting. tribune.com.pk 
US Vice President JD Vance has come under fire online for making what many consider an inappropriate gesture during his meeting with the newly elected Pope Leo XIV. | Vance was seen lightly patting the pope on the elbow following a handshake after the papal inauguration mass at St Peter's Square on Sunday. Social media users described the act as overly familiar, disrespectful, and a breach of Vatican protocol. | JD Vance, joined by his wife, Usha Vance, met Pope Leo XIV following the pontiff's inaugural Mass in St. Peter's Square. | What do you notice? pic.twitter.com/rQXxObUqUH | — Republicans against T…
(2025-05-19). China accelerates Mohmand Dam project after India's Indus Water threat. tribune.com.pk 
China has said it is accelerating construction on the Mohmand Dam in Pakistan in response to India's recent threats to cut off water supplies, according to a report publuished on the South China Morning Post website. | The dam, located in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province, has been described as a "flagship" project by Pakistani authorities and is a key component of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) under Beijing's Belt and Road Initiative. | According to a report by Chinese state broadcaster CCTV, concrete filling on the Mohmand Dam has begun a "critical construction milestone" signaling an accelerated pha…
(2025-05-19). Netanyahu says Israel to take full control of Gaza strip. tribune.com.pk 
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared that Israel will take full control of the Gaza Strip, deepening fears of a prolonged conflict in the besieged territory. | In a video posted on social media on Monday, Netanyahu said Israel "will not give up" until it has captured "all the territory of the Strip," adding that the ongoing military operations would continue with intensity. | ◊¢◊ì◊õ◊ï◊ü ◊ó◊©◊ï◊ë ◊û◊û◊ ◊ô ◊ê◊ú◊ô◊õ◊ù >&g…
(2025-05-19). Pakistan denies Indian claim of using Shaheen missile in Operation Bunyanum Marsoos. tribune.com.pk 
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has categorically denied India's claim that Pakistan used Shaheen missile during Operation Bunyanum Marsoos, calling the reports "unfounded and irresponsible. | The allegations stem from a video shared by the Indian Army's official X (formerly Twitter) account, which purportedly showed Pakistan firing a Shaheen missile amid recent cross-border hostilities. | In response to the Indian attack on Pakistan's air bases on May 10, Pakistan launched Operation Bunyanum Marsoos, deployed its Al-Fatah missiles, and targeted multiple Indian military installations and airbases that were bei…
(2025-05-19). HBL PSL X: Karachi Kings face massive 252-run chase after Hales-Farhan blitz. tribune.com.pk 
Islamabad United put up a commanding total of 251/5 in their 20 overs against Karachi Kings in the 30th and final league match of HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) X, being played at Rawalpindi Stadium. | After being sent in to bat, Islamabad's innings was spearheaded by a blistering knock from Alex Hales, who hammered 88 off just 35 balls, including 6 fours and 8 sixes at a staggering strike rate of 251.42. He was eventually bowled by Khushdil Shah. | Sahibzada Farhan provided a solid foundation, scoring a fluent 73 off 41 balls with 9 fours and 3 sixes, before falling to Mir Hamza, caught by Abbas Afridi. | So…
(2025-05-19). Russia accuses Amnesty of backing extremists, spreading 'Russophobia'. tribune.com.pk 
Russian authorities have designated Amnesty International as an "undesirable" organisation, accusing the global human rights group of spreading anti-Russian sentiment and supporting extremist causes, in the latest move targeting critics of the Kremlin. | In a statement released on Monday, the Russian Prosecutor General's Office alleged that Amnesty's London headquarters operated as a "centre for the preparation of global Russophobic projects" financed by Western allies of Ukraine. State media cited officials accusing the group of attempting to intensify military confrontation in the region since the start of R…
(2025-05-19). France returns Balochistan's smuggled archaeological artefacts to Pakistan. tribune.com.pk 
(2025-05-19). SBP launches 'Go Cashless' campaign ahead of Eidul Adha. tribune.com.pk 
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has launched a nationwide "Go Cashless" campaign aimed at promoting digital payments in cattle markets ahead of Eidul Adha. | The campaign, which runs from May 19 to eve of Eidul Adha, is designed to reduce cash-based transactions and encourage the use of digital financial services for buying sacrificial animals and related expenses. | "In partnership with the banking industry, the SBP is enabling digital payment solutions in 54 designated cattle markets across the country," the central bank said in a statement. | Digital transactions will be accepted for various services, incl…
(2025-05-19). Sindh declares May 28 public holiday to mark Youm-e-Takbeer. tribune.com.pk 
The Sindh government has declared May 28 a public holiday to commemorate Youm-e-Takbeer, marking the day when Pakistan became a nuclear power in 1998. | A notification issued by the provincial administration confirmed the closure of all government and private institutions across Sindh. The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) also announced it will remain closed in observance of the holiday. | May 28 is officially recognised as a gazetted holiday nationwide. Last year, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif declared May 28, known as Youm-e-Takbeer, a national holiday to honour the day Pakistan became a nuclear power. | Read M…
(2025-05-19). Boosie Badazz claims Cassie and husband Alex Fine plotted against Diddy in ongoing legal battle. tribune.com.pk 
Rapper Boosie Badazz has made headlines again after accusing singer Cassie and her husband Alex Fine of allegedly conspiring to bring down Sean "Diddy" Combs. | Cassie testified in court last week, sharing detailed allegations of abuse during her long-term relationship with the music mogul, including claims of sexual assault, emotional manipulation, and physical violence. | Boosie, defending Diddy, took to X to claim Cassie and Fine masterminded a plan for financial gain. "I THINK CASSIE N HER HUSBAND MASTERMINDED THIS TAKE DOWN OF DIDDY N HIS MONEY," he wrote. | He continued his post with, "THEN AS A COUPLE Y…
(2025-05-19). Kanye West reacts to "CUCK" album leak, denies track UNCLE is about wife Bianca Censori. tribune.com.pk 
Kanye West has voiced his frustration after tracks from his unreleased album CUCK were leaked online. | Taking to X, the 47-year-old artist accused unidentified individuals of stealing and uploading the project, writing, "Somebody got a drive and threw it on YouTube and said this is CUCK." | Somebody got a drive and threw it on YouTube and said this is CUCK | What I love about getting blocked on DSPs and having songs leaked and shows cancelled is… | It proves everything I'm saying and why I'm saying | — ye (@kanyewest) May 19, 2025 | According to AllHipHop, the album leak surfaced first on Discord befo…
(2025-05-19). Tom Cruise promises to continue making films past 100: 'I will never stop'. tribune.com.pk 
Tom Cruise has no intention of slowing down—even as his iconic Mission: Impossible franchise reaches its final installment. | At the New York premiere of Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning, Cruise confirmed that this eighth film marks the end of the road for Ethan Hunt, the role he has portrayed since 1996. "It's the final! It's not called 'final' for nothing," he told The Hollywood Reporter. | While Cruise once expressed a desire to act into his 80s, citing Harrison Ford as inspiration, he now says his ambition extends well past 100. "I actually said I'm going to make movies into my 80s; act…
(2025-05-19). Chrissy Teigen shares emotional update on drinking after years of sobriety. tribune.com.pk 
Chrissy Teigen has opened up about a personal and emotional development—she has started drinking alcohol again after a period of sobriety. The model and entrepreneur, who previously celebrated one year of sobriety in 2022, revealed in an Instagram post that she has "allowed alcohol back into [her] life." | The revelation accompanied the release of a new episode of her podcast, where she interviewed addiction expert Holly Whitaker. "Holly Whitaker changed my life, changed my perspective and changed how I view the f 
-ing beast that is alcohol," Teigen wrote, alongside a photo of herself holding Whitaker's…
(2025-05-19). Heath Ledger's memory lives on as Michelle Williams opens up about Matilda and motherhood. tribune.com.pk 
Michelle Williams opened up about her late ex-partner Heath Ledger and their daughter Matilda during a heartfelt conversation on the May 19 episode of the Armchair Expert podcast with Dax Shepard. | The actress, 44, remembered Ledger for his "incredible sensitivity," describing him as "so special." Williams and Ledger welcomed their daughter, Matilda, in October 2005 after meeting on the set of Brokeback Mountain. The couple parted ways before Ledger's untimely death in 2008, but Williams has continued to cherish their shared bond through their now 19-year-old daughter. "Thank God there's Matilda," she said em…
(2025-05-19). Sesame Street moves from Max to Netflix with global streaming deal. tribune.com.pk 
Netflix has acquired the exclusive worldwide streaming rights to the iconic children's series Sesame Street, following the conclusion of the show's five-year run on HBO Max. The new partnership, announced on Monday, gives Netflix the premiere rights beginning with Season 56, set to launch later this year. | The streaming giant will also have access to 90 hours of past episodes and will develop video games based on Sesame Street and its spinoff Sesame Street Mecha Builders. Despite the shift, U.S. audiences will still be able to watch new episodes on PBS stations and PBS Kids digital platforms on the same day o…
(2025-05-19). Trump targets Beyoncé, Springsteen, Oprah in Truth Social outburst, plans for major investigation. tribune.com.pk 
President Donald Trump has called for "major investigations" into prominent entertainers including Bruce Springsteen, Beyoncé, Oprah Winfrey, and Bono, alleging—without evidence—that they were illegally paid to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris during the 2024 election. | Posting on Truth Social, Trump reiterated unsubstantiated claims that the artists were compensated under the guise of performance fees to support Harris's presidential campaign. "Candidates aren't allowed to pay for endorsements," he wrote, accusing Harris of using entertainment appearances as a front for illegal campaig…
(2025-05-19). 130 Gazans dead in relentless Israeli strikes. tribune.com.pk 
At least 130 Palestinians left dead overnight after Israeli military launched extensive ground operations in northern and southern Gaza. | Sources on both sides said there has been no progress in a new round of indirect talks between Israel and Hamas in Qatar. | Gaza's Health Ministry said in the week to Sunday alone, at least 464 Palestinians were killed. The deaths of 130 or so Palestinians overnight are in addition to that figure. | "Complete families were wiped off the civil registration record by (overnight) Israeli bombardment," Khalil Al-Deqran, | Gaza health ministry spokesperson, told Reuters by phone…
(2025-05-19). Iran says nuclear talks 'will lead nowhere' if US demands zero enrichment. tribune.com.pk 
Nuclear talks between Iran and the United States "will lead nowhere" if Washington insists that Tehran drop its uranium enrichment activity to zero, Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takhtravanchi was quoted by state media on Monday as saying. | US special envoy Steve Witkoff reiterated Washington's stance on Sunday that any new deal between the US and Iran must include an agreement to refrain from enrichment, a possible pathway to developing nuclear bombs. Tehran says its nuclear energy programme has entirely peaceful purposes. | "Our position on enrichment is clear and we have repeatedly stated that it is a nati…
(2025-05-19). UK, EU reach major post-Brexit agreement on defence, trade. tribune.com.pk 
Britain agreed the most significant reset of defence and trade ties with the European Union since Brexit on Monday after US President Donald Trump's upending of the global order pushed the two sides to move on from their acrimonious divorce. | Nearly nine years after it voted to leave the bloc, Britain reached a wide-ranging deal with the EU including a security and defence pact, fewer restrictions on British food exporters and visitors, and a contentious new fishing agreement. | Trump's tariffs, alongside warnings that Europe should do more to protect itself, forced governments around the world to rethink tra…
(2025-05-19). Trump, Putin hold talks on Ukraine as US signals possible exit from peace process. tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump spoke to Russia's Vladimir Putin about Ukraine on Monday, after Vice President JD Vance said Washington could walk away from the peace process and conclude that "this is not our war". | Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy spoke "for a few minutes" with Trump before the US leader's call with Putin, a source familiar with the matter said. | Trump, who has promised to bring a swift end to Europe's deadliest war since World War Two, has repeatedly called for a ceasefire after years in which Washington joined other Western countries in arming Ukraine. | Under pressure from Trump, deleg…
(2025-05-19). Ahmed Shehzad defends Babar Azam after Peshawar Zalmi exits HBL PSL X. tribune.com.pk 
Ahmed Shehzad has come out swinging in defense of Babar Azam after Peshawar Zalmi bowed out of the HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10 following a 26-run loss to Lahore Qalandars in Rawalpindi. | In a post on his X account (formerly Twitter), the Pakistan Test opener hit back at the narrative blaming Zalmi skipper Babar Azam for the team's underwhelming season. | Shehzad argued that cricket is a team game and that the entire squad should be held accountable—not just one player. | Yes, Babar Azam is out of form. Yes, his last 50 was slow. But why is all the pressure always on him? Cricket is a team game. W…
(2025-05-19). PTI denies planning no-confidence motion against PM, NA speaker. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has denied reports suggesting it plans to initiate a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq. | In an exclusive statement to Express News, PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan dismissed the reports as baseless. | "We currently have no intention of bringing a no-confidence motion against anyone, and there have been no instructions from the PTI founder in this regard," Gohar said. | Ÿæ€å Ÿπ€å ÿ¢ÿ¶€å ŸÜ€í Ÿà&yum…
(2025-05-19). Israel Nears Breaking Point as Hostage Talks, Bombardments Collide. themedialine.org 
(2025-05-19). After 13 Years, Britain Quietly Reopens Channel With Syria. themedialine.org 
(2025-05-19). European Leaders Push for Stronger Israel Ties, Warn of Russian-Iranian Axis. themedialine.org 
(2025-05-19). Netanyahu Authorizes Limited Gaza Aid, Smotrich Claims Hamas Will Get Nothing. themedialine.org 
(2025-05-19). Tens of Thousands Join Israel Day Parade in New York, Centering on Hostages Still Held in Gaza. themedialine.org 
(2025-05-19). Diplomatic Friction Grows as UK Charges 3 With Spying for Iran. themedialine.org 
(2025-05-19). Israeli Rookie Robert Shwartzman Captures Pole for Indy 500. themedialine.org 
(2025-05-19). US Presses Israel, Hamas To Accept Revised Hostage and Ceasefire Deal. themedialine.org 
(2025-05-19). Former President Biden Diagnosed With Aggressive Prostate Cancer That Has Spread to Bones. themedialine.org 
(2025-05-19). 'Prisons are akin to chattel slavery': Inside the big business of prison farms and 'agricarceral' slave labor. therealnews.com 
Private companies and state governments have long exploited the 13th Amendment to create a profitable agribusiness system that runs on prison slave labor. "If you look at the history of agriculture in the United States, it's built on dispossession, it's built on enslavement," says
(2025-05-19). Sydney University student council backs call to cut ties with Israel. tribune.com.pk 
Students at the University of Sydney have passed a motion calling for the abolition of the Israeli state and the end of the university's institutional ties with Israel, in a move that supporters say reflects a growing wave of student-led solidarity with Palestinians. | The resolution, passed at a general meeting of the Student Representative Council (SRC), also rejected the recent adoption of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition of antisemitism by Australian universities, which critics argue is being used to silence criticism of Israel. | Speakers at the meeting said the motion wa…
(2025-05-19). EU's green fund invested in fossil fuels: Investigation. tribune.com.pk 
An international investigation has revealed that European investment funds branded as "green" under the EU's Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) are holding more than $33.5 billion in fossil fuel stocks, including major oil and gas companies like ExxonMobil, Shell, BP, Chevron, and TotalEnergies. | Despite their eco-friendly branding, such as Sustainable Global Stars and Europe Climate Pathway, these funds collectively held over $18 billion in the top five shareholder-owned polluters. | The funds are registered under SFDR's Articles 8 and 9, which were designed to promote environmental or sustaina…
(2025-05-19). Alyana sweetly spills beans on Sarah Khan's second baby. tribune.com.pk 
Popular Pakistani actress Sarah Khan has once again sparked headlines, this time over rumours of a second pregnancy. | A recent vlog by her husband, singer Falak Shabir, has been widely circulated online after their daughter, Alyana Falak, appeared to hint at the news. | In the video, Falak is seen asking his daughter, "Where is the baby?" to which Alyana points to Sarah and replies, "The second baby is with mummy." The moment fuelled widespread speculation that the couple is expecting their second child. | Meanwhile, Sarah Khan has also made waves recently with a separate video in which she distanced herself…
(2025-05-19). DPM Ishaq Dar reaches Beijing amid regional tensions. tribune.com.pk 
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar arrived in Beijing on Monday for a three-day official visit, state-owned Radio Pakistan reported. | The visit is taking place at the invitation of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. | The diplomatic trip comes amid heightened regional tensions following last week's ceasefire between Pakistan and India. The ceasefire followed a military standoff linked to the Pahalgam attack in IIOJK, which India attributed to Pakistan, although no conclusive evidence has been presented. | China lent unwavering support to Pakistan when India launched missile strikes targeting…
(2025-05-19). PM Shehbaz arrives in Karachi on day-long visit. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Karachi on Monday for a one-day visit, where he paid tribute to Pakistan Navy personnel for their role in defending the country's maritime borders. | Upon arrival, he was received by Federal Minister for Education Dr Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui. | During the visit, the Prime Minister toured the Pakistan Navy dockyard and met with naval officers and personnel. He praised their service during "Marka e Haq," a military operation aimed at securing Pakistan's coastal waters. | In his address, Shehbaz Sharif commended the officers and sailors for their dedication and professional…
(2025-05-19). Gold prices continue to surge in global, local markets. tribune.com.pk 
Gold prices continued to rise sharply on Monday in both international and local markets. Locally, the price of gold per tola increased by Rs4,000 to reach Rs342,500. | Similarly, the price per 10 grams rose by Rs3,429, reaching at Rs293,638. | In the international bullion market, gold prices climbed by $40 per ounce, reaching $3,241. This global surge has contributed to the rise in local gold rates. | The steady increase in gold prices reflects ongoing market volatility and growing investor demand for precious metals as a safe-haven asset. | Spot gold rose to $3,239.18 an ounce, recovering losses from the prev…
(2025-05-19). Three Indian-backed terrorists killed during Balochistan IBO: ISPR. tribune.com.pk 
Security forces have killed three militants affiliated with the Baloch Liberation Front (BLF), which officials described as an Indian-sponsored proxy group, during two separate operations in Balochistan province, the military's media wing said in a statement. | According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the first intelligence-based operation was launched in the Gishkur area of Awaran District, following reports of the presence of Indian-backed terrorists. | "During the conduct of operation, own troops effectively engaged the terrorists' location and after an intense fire exchange, Indian-sponsore…
(2025-05-19). HBL PSL X: Karachi Kings bowl first against Islamabad United. tribune.com.pk 
Karachi Kings won the toss and chose to field first against Islamabad United in the 30th and final league match of HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) X, being played at Rawalpindi Stadium. | "We're gonna have a ball first tonight. It gives us an opportunity to try and chase something," said David Warner at the toss. "I think our bowlers have been incredibly well this tournament, especially in the Powerplay, and we know how this figure's gonna play." | The decision was influenced by conditions at the venue, with the captain noting the surface looked favourable for bowlers. "It looks like a nice surface, got a nice…
(2025-05-19). MrBeast recreates viral "Hood MrBeast" TikTok meme after fan requests flood social media. tribune.com.pk 
YouTube star Jimmy "MrBeast" has recreated the viral "Hood MrBeast" trend after fans repeatedly requested the meme version of him on TikTok. | In a new post shared across TikTok and Instagram, MrBeast uploaded an edit of himself wearing streetwear and holding wads of cash, mimicking the meme-style images circulating online. Responding to a TikTok comment that asked him to participate, he replied directly in the video: "I'm not doing the hood MrBeast trend, stop asking." | Despite that humorous denial, MrBeast followed up with his own stylised images, capturing the look and feel of the meme. The images received…
(2025-05-19). 93.66% Pass CBSE 10th 2025 Exam, Complete Result Details Here. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has declared the result of Class Xth board exams held in February/March 2025 on its official website cbseresults.nic.in.
(2025-05-19). CBSE 12th Result 2025 Out, 88.39% Pass – Read Full Details. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has declared the result of Class XIIth board exams held in February/March/April 2025 on its official website cbseresults.nic.in.
(2025-05-19). Full specifications of Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge released. ummid.com Samsung Electronics Tuesday May 13, 2025 released the full specifications of Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, which the phone giant billed as 'an engineering marvel which defines new slim hardware innovation'.
(2025-05-19). New Sketch Style Option and More – Apple releases iOS 18.5. ummid.com Technology giant Apple Monday May 12, 2025 released iOS 18.5 for iPhone users which comes with a number of new features, including a new Sketch Style Option in image Playground.
(2025-05-19). No post-retirement 'wish list': CJI designate BR Gavai. ummid.com In a statement likely to make restless a section in the country, especially those in power, CJI designate Justice Bhushan R Gavai Sunday said he did not have any post-retirement wish list.
(2025-05-19). Book Launch: Indian Muslims' Tryst with Democracy. ummid.com The book attempts to revisit the issues confronting Indian Muslims and suggests a roadmap on how Muslims should navigate the path of democracy in contemporary India.
(2025-05-19). From Pahalgam to Op Sindoor: Where India Stands on Unity Test? ummid.com Taking revenge on innocent Indian Muslims for the inhumane acts committed by terrorists from Pakistan is neither morally right nor legally justifiable.
(2025-05-19). HC takes suo moto cognizance of MP Minister's remarks targeting Col Sofiya. ummid.com Taking suu moto cognizance, Madhya Pradesh High Court Wednesday ordered registration of case against state minister Vijay Shah for his derogatory remarks targeting Colonel Sofia Qureshi.
(2025-05-19). Meet Huawei Matebook Pro: 1st Laptop Running HarmonyOS. ummid.com Huawei Matebook Pro is the first laptop running HarmonyOS and tech enthusiasts have flooded different social media platforms with videos showing its comparison with gadgets running Windows OS.
(2025-05-19). MHT CET 2025 [PCM, PCB] Answer Keys – Steps, Link to Check. ummid.com The Maharashtra CET Cell is releasing the Answer Key of MHT CET 2025 — Engineering (PCM) as well as Medical (PCB) on its official website cetcell.mahacet.org.
(2025-05-19). No Nudity: Cannes Film Festival announces new dress code. ummid.com The organisers of Cannes Film Festival have announced a new dress code that calls for strict ban on nudity and rampant display of bare skin on the red carpet.
(2025-05-19). Gaza Aid Efforts Strain US, Israel Relations. ummid.com There are clear differences between the U.S. and Israel concerning aid delivery to Gaza, leading to strain the US and Israel relationship.
(2025-05-19). HPBOSE 10th Result 2025 Today: Steps, Links to Check. ummid.com The Himachal Pradesh Board of Secondary Education (HPBOSE) Dharamshala is declared Class 10th or Class X 2025 or HPBOSE Matric result 2025, along with the 10th Merit List and Toppers name, on its official website hpbose.org.
(2025-05-19). Jamia 10th Result 2025 Out; Bushra, Tausif Share Rank 1. ummid.com Bushra Gauhar and Tausif Alam have jointly shared the first rank in the Class 10 board exam 2025 conducted by Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) result of which was announced Thursday May 15, 2025.
(2025-05-19). No SC breather for MP Minister who insulted Col Sofiya. ummid.com The Supreme Court of India Thursday refused to intervene in the case of Madhya Pradesh Minister and BJP leader Vijay Shah who is facing legal action for comments targeting Colonel Sofiya Qureshi.
(2025-05-19). Now, Donald Trump drops "Apple" bombshell on India. ummid.com Repeatedly taking credit of ceasefire between India and Pakistan to the discomfort of the Modi regime, U.S. President Donald Trump now said he had asked Apple CEO Tim Cook not to expand manufacturing in the country.
(2025-05-19). Hong Kong adopts Halal Certification to boost tourism. ummid.com Hong Kong has decided to adopt Halal Certification for products and services that meet Shariah compliant standard to boost the local tourism.
(2025-05-19). Palestinians in Gaza are Choosing Death at Home Over Displacement. ummid.com There are hundreds of thousands Palestinians in North Gaza, who are firmly opposed to being forcibly displaced to the South again, with many preferring death over displacement.
(2025-05-19). TN SSLC Result 2025: 4,917 Schools Score 100%. ummid.com As many as 4,917 schools of Tamil Nadu registered a pass percentage of 100% in TN SSLC 2025 board exams the result of which was declared today.
(2025-05-19). Trump plans to make sending remittances from U.S. costlier. ummid.com After raking tariff war, the Trump administration now plans to impose a 5% tax on all remittances sent from the United States.
(2025-05-19). HPBOSE 12th Result 2025 Out, Gagret Girl State Topper. ummid.com Mehak, a girl student of St. DR Public Sr Secondary School, Gagret has topped the HPBOSE 12th Board Exam 2025 result of which, along with the Toppers list, was released by the Himachal Pradesh Board of Secondary Education (HPBOSE) Dharamshala today.
(2025-05-19). Launched: Oracle tools to check money laundering, terror funding. ummid.com In a significant tech development, software major Oracle has launched new tools to automatically check money laundering transactions, terror funding and other financial crimes.
(2025-05-19). China's industrial output, retail sales dip amid US trade tensions. aljazeera.com Despite slowdown, data points to reliance of Chinese economy in the face of Donald Trump's tariffs.
(2025-05-19). A father's fight to find out what happened to his son who joined ISIS. aljazeera.com When a 19-year-old Swede joined ISIL (ISIS), his father was left to bear the weight of his decision.
(2025-05-19). DR Congo's coltan miners struggle as they dig to feed world's tech. aljazeera.com Despite global thirst for key tech material, miners in rebel-held Rubaya toil in poverty, mired in conflict and unrest.
(2025-05-19). Biden's prostate cancer: What happened, how serious is Gleason score 9? aljazeera.com Biden, 82, has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, the most common form of cancer in US males.
(2025-05-19). Iran summons UK charge d'affaires amid nuclear friction. aljazeera.com Arrests of Iranians come amid lingering tensions over Iran's nuclear programme and fallout of Russia-Ukraine war.
(2025-05-19). Israel to allow limited food into Gaza amid intensified military offensive. aljazeera.com Director-general of Gaza's Health Ministry says it's still unclear when border will open to allow humanitarian aid.
(2025-05-19). Mexican ship hits Brooklyn Bridge: What went wrong, who were the victims? aljazeera.com Two Mexican cadets are killed when the vessel, carrying 277 people, crashes into the New York landmark.
(2025-05-19). Military and economic deals in pipeline as UK looks to EU reset. aljazeera.com London and Brussels to remove selected post-Brexit barriers as Trump's global disruptions drive return to closer ties.
(2025-05-19). Rains halt search for gold miners after deadly Indonesian landslide. aljazeera.com Rescuers battle weather and conditions to find missing after storm kills six people at remote mine.
(2025-05-19). South Africa's Ramaphosa to visit Trump: Can they fix tricky relations? aljazeera.com The two countries have clashed over alleged persecution of white South Africans and Israel's war on Gaza.
(2025-05-19). Trump-Putin call: Could it lead to a Russia-Ukraine ceasefire? aljazeera.com The US president says only Putin and he can stitch together a truce. Their call on Monday will test that theory.
(2025-05-19). Cheer up, people of Gaza! You'll get killed on a full stomach. aljazeera.com The new US humanitarian plan will 'save us', just like the previous ones did.
(2025-05-19). Lionel Messi, Inter Miami lose to Orlando City in MLS. aljazeera.com Lionel Messi's Inter Miami had one of their worst performances of the season, losing at home to their Florida rivals.
(2025-05-19). Thunder vs Nuggets: OKC win Game 7, reach Western Conference finals. aljazeera.com Oklahoma City Thunder dominate Game 7 decider against Denver Nuggets to set up Minnesota Timberwolves West finals clash.
(2025-05-19). US PGA Championship 2025: Scottie Scheffler wins third major title. aljazeera.com World number one Scottie Scheffler outlasts a final round challenge from Jon Rahm to record a five-stroke victory.
(2025-05-19). Cat caught smuggling drugs into prison into Costa Rica. aljazeera.com
(2025-05-19). Gaza hospitals under siege and attack. aljazeera.com The Indonesian Hospital in north Gaza is under siege after being bombarded in the latest Israeli attacks on hospitals.
(2025-05-19). Israeli police break up protest against new Gaza assault. aljazeera.com Anti-war protesters in Israel faced heavy police force after blocking a military road amid Gaza assault.
(2025-05-19). Pro-EU centrist wins Romania's tense presidential race. aljazeera.com Pro-EU candidate Nicusor Dan has won Romania's presidential election, which was re-run after allegations of Russian…
(2025-05-19). Video: Netanyahu says military will 'take control' of Gaza. aljazeera.com Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu says the military is to 'take control of the entire territory of the Gaza Strip'.
(2025-05-19). Video: Protesters pressure Dutch govt with 'red line' Gaza demonstration. aljazeera.com Protesters wearing red staged a march in the Netherlands to demand an end to the government's support for Israel.
(2025-05-19). Belarus attends SIAL Shanghai 2025 expo. eng.belta.by The exposition forum is the hallmark of the product industry in the Asian region and gathers representatives of several thousand companies from all continents. The event is an effective tool for developing export potential and attracting foreign partners.
(2025-05-19). Belarus' growth drivers in January-April named. eng.belta.by The GDP grew by 2.8% in January-April. The major contributors were the construction industry (11.4%), manufacturing sector (1.3%), information and communication (5.5%), trade (2.6%).
(2025-05-19). Belarus invites Russia's Krasnoyarsk Territory to explore new opportunities of cooperation. eng.belta.by Viktor Karankevich assured the governor of Belarus' readiness to continue constructive cooperation in all areas that are of interest to Krasnoyarsk Territory.
(2025-05-19). Belarus, Oman set up cooperation and investment committee. eng.belta.by The interaction between the two countries intensified after the visit of | Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko to Oman in December 2024.
(2025-05-19). Russia's Krasnoyarsk Territory, Belarus to launch ambitious joint project. eng.belta.by Belarus and Krasnoyarsk Territory of Russia plan to implement a major joint project in the near future: a multi-brand trade and service center for a wide range of Belarusian machinery in the Russian region, Governor of Krasnoyarsk Territory Mikhail Kotyukov told the media.
(2025-05-19). Venezuela seeks closer ties with Belarusian agricultural producers. eng.belta.by Venezuela is interested in expanding ties with Belarusian agricultural producers, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Venezuela to the Republic of Belarus Franklin Ramirez Araque said during a working meeting with Belarusian Agriculture and Food Minister Yuri Gorlov.
(2025-05-19). Vice premier: Belarus seeks to expand food exports to Russia. eng.belta.by Belarus is interested in increasing the supply of food products to Russia, Belarusian Deputy Prime Minister Viktor Karankevich said at a meeting with Governor of Russia's Krasnoyarsk Territory Mikhail Kotyukov in Minsk on 19 May.
(2025-05-19). Sergeyenko at CSTO PA: As long as we are together, we are indestructible. eng.belta.by The Great Victory proved an undeniable truth: as long as we are together, we are indestructible, Chairman of the House of Representatives of the National Assembly of Belarus Igor Sergeyenko said at a meeting of the Council of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO PA Council) in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan on 19 May.
(2025-05-19). Sergeyenko attends Japarov's meeting with heads of CSTO parliamentary delegations in Bishkek. eng.belta.by Chairman of the House of Representatives Igor Sergeyenko took part in the meeting of Kyrgyzstan President Sadyr Japarov with heads of the parliamentary delegations of the CSTO member states.
(2025-05-19). Sergeyenko: Crisis of international relations and rising tensions. eng.belta.by We must recognize that the crisis of international relations and the ongoing transformation of the world geopolitical landscape are accompanied by an unprecedented increase in tension and further degradation of the existing security system," Igor Sergeyenko said.
(2025-05-19). Lukashenko: Belarus and Oman are more than partners, they are friends. eng.belta.by Belarus and Oman are more than partners, they are friends, Belarusian | President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he met with Crown Prince – | Minister of Culture, Sports and Youth of the Sultanate of Oman Sayyid…
(2025-05-19). Lukashenko lauds ties with Russia's Krasnoyarsk Territory, sees room for closer cooperation. eng.belta.by Belarus and Krasnoyarsk Territory of Russia enjoy successful partnership, but there is room for even more effective cooperation, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he met with Governor of Krasnoyarsk Territory Mikhail Kotyukov.
(2025-05-19). Belarus' parliamentary delegation arrives in Bishkek for CSTO PA Council meeting. eng.belta.by The program of the event includes a meeting of the heads of parliamentary delegations with President Sadyr Japarov of Kyrgyzstan.
(2025-05-19). Belarus reveals its entry for Intervision Song Contest 2025. eng.belta.by Anastasia Kravchenko will represent Belarus at Intervision Song Contest | 2025. She was chosen from among 37 artists by a focus group put together | by Belteleradiocompany, BelTA learned from the media holding company.
(2025-05-19). Cooperation with Belarus seen as strategically important to Russian Krasnoyarsk Territory. eng.belta.by Cooperation with Belarusian partners is of strategic importance for Russia's Krasnoyarsk Territory, Governor of Krasnoyarsk Territory Mikhail Kotyukov said during a meeting with Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko on 19 May.
(2025-05-19). CSTO, CIS and SCO plan to sign roadmap for cooperation in 2025. eng.belta.by Plans are in place to sign a roadmap for the development of cooperation between the CSTO, CIS and SCO by the end of this year, CSTO Secretary General Imangali Tasmagambetov said.
(2025-05-19). CSTO welcomes dialogue between Russia, US, cautiously optimistic. eng.belta.by The dialogue between Moscow and Washington inspires cautious optimism, CSTO Secretary General Imangali Tasmagambetov said at a meeting of the Council of the CSTO Parliamentary Assembly in Bishkek.
(2025-05-19). Expert: Belarus' authority in Africa will keep growing. eng.belta.by According to the expert, Africa is the last and only continent in the global world with a large mineral base, a variety of resources from oil and gas to gold, diamonds, and rare earth metals.
(2025-05-19). Sergeyenko: CSTO parliamentary diplomacy can contribute to Eurasian security. eng.belta.by CSTO parliamentary diplomacy can contribute to common Eurasian security, | Chairman of the House of Representatives of the National Assembly of | Belarus Igor Sergeyenko said at a meeting of the Council of the…
(2025-05-19). Three medals for Belarus at WT President's Cup in Bulgaria. eng.belta.by Raman Turavinau (80kg) defeated three representatives of Croatia and an athlete of Türkiye on his way to the final where he beat Russia's Artem Mytarev to claim gold.
(2025-05-19). Let us honour our struggle icons- President Ramaphosa. sanews.gov.za Let us honour our struggle icons- President Ramaphosa | President Cyril Ramaphosa has, through his weekly newsletter, called on South Africans to celebrate the lives of struggle icons who fought and died for freedom. The President's call comes days after the reburial of struggle icon, Advocate Duma Nokwe, who the President recently conferred the honorary title of Senior Counsel (Silk). In Monday's newsletter, President Ramaphosa described the lives lost during the fight against Apartheid as a "heavy price" paid for the families that lost loved ones. "For the many families and communities across this cou…
(2025-05-19). Call for banking sector to ensure financial systems are inclusive. sanews.gov.za Call for banking sector to ensure financial systems are inclusive | Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Sindisiwe Chikunga has called on the banking sector to be intentional in designing financial systems that assist the underserved and empower the marginalised. | Addressing the Group of Twenty (G20) Breakfast-Round Table on the Empowerment of Women and Disability Inclusion in the Banking Sector, the Minister emphasised that financial inclusion is not a luxury but it is a right that is a critical enabler of economic independence, dignity, and equality. | "Yet, across the worl…
(2025-05-19). Syria wins gold, seven bronzes at Kickboxing World Cup. sana.sy Ankara, SANA- Syria's national kickboxing team won a gold medal and seven bronze ones through its participation at Kickboxing World Cup held in Antalya, with a large participation of other countries from all over the world. The athlete, Ghaith al-Shahabi, won the gold medal for the U-81 kg weight for junior category, meanwhile the other …
(2025-05-19). With Syria's participation, the 78th session of World Health Assembly kicks off in Geneva. sana.sy Geneva, SANA- With the participation of Minister of Health Dr. Musab al-Ali, the 78th session of the World Health Assembly (WHA78) commenced Monday in Geneva under the theme "One World for Health." The session will continue until May 27. According to a statement published on the official website of the World Health Organization (WHO), this …
(2025-05-19). Foreign Ministry clarifies Syria's vision on activating international cooperation. sana.sy Damascus, SANA- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates has affirmed that the Syrian state is today regaining its natural position on the Arab and international maps, based on a new vision whose cornerstone is cooperation and openness. It called for the activation of joint action with the international community to build the future of …
(2025-05-19). UN Official: Lifting Sanctions on Syria opens new opportunities for humanitarian cooperation and reconstruction. sana.sy Damascus, SANA- Edem Wosornu, Director of Operations and Advocacy Division at the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), has emphasized that lifting sanctions on Syria has provided renewed hope for Syrians, particularly those returning to their homes. She stated that this move opens new doors for humanitarian cooperation and reconstruction, stressing …
(2025-05-19). Launching an integrated package of roaming services tailored for Syrian pilgrims. sana.sy Damascus, SANA- The Ministry of Endowments, in cooperation with the Ministry of Communications and Technology and telecommunications companies in Syria, represented by Syriatel and MTN, announced in a joint statement the launch of an integrated package of services tailored for Syrian pilgrims traveling to Saudi Arabia to perform Hajj, coinciding with the commencement of the …
(2025-05-19). CBS confirms ongoing banknotes printing in cooperation with pre-contracted Russian company. sana.sy Damascus, SANA-The Central Bank of Syria (CBS) has confirmed that it has completed the printing of additional quantities of banknotes in collaboration with a Russian company with which it had previously signed a contract, adhering to established standards. The bank also noted that the issue of changing the national currency or introducing a completely new …
(2025-05-19). Chris Hedges: The New Dark Age. popularresistance.org Cairo, Egypt — It is 200 miles from where I am in Cairo to the Rafah border crossing into Gaza. Parked in the arid sands in the northern Sinai of Egypt are 2,000 trucks filled with sacks of flour, water tanks, canned food, medical supplies, tarps and fuel. The trucks idle under the scorching sun with temperatures climbing into the high 90s. | A few miles away in Gaza, dozens of men, women and children, living in crude tents or damaged buildings amid the rubble, are being butchered daily from bullets, bombs, missile strikes, tank shells, infectious diseases and that most ancient weapon of siege warfare [mdas…
(2025-05-19). Israel Just Launched Its Offensive To Permanently 'Conquer' Gaza. popularresistance.org Massive explosions shook the Gaza Strip in the first hours of Saturday morning as Israeli warplanes launched intensive airstrikes on north, south, and central Gaza, in what the Israeli army called "preparations to expand operations" in the Strip. | Israeli airstrikes hit Khan Younis, Deir al-Balah, several parts of Gaza City, and Jabalia. A resident of the Shati' refugee camp in Gaza City told Mondoweiss that "the occupation army had issued orders to evacuate Shati' camp, but they called off the orders — and then they called for an evacuation again, keeping residents in constant anxiety." | "Then, yesterday…
(2025-05-19). US Reinstates Funding To Propaganda Outlet. popularresistance.org The brief freeze and rapid partial reinstatement of National Endowment for Democracy (NED) funding in early 2025 helped expose it as a US regime-change tool. Created to rebrand CIA covert operations as "democracy promotion," the NED channels government funds to opposition groups in Venezuela, Nicaragua and Cuba, meddling in their internal affairs. | In 2018, Kenneth Wollack bragged to the US Congress that the NED had given political training to 8,000 young Nicaraguans, many of whom were engaged in a failed attempt to overthrow Nicaragua's Sandinista government. Wollack was praising the "democracy-promotion" work…
(2025-05-19). Committee Passes Charity Killer Provision In Tax Bill. popularresistance.org This morning, the House Ways and Means Committee passed their tax bill granting the Secretary of Treasury the ability to accuse any nonprofit of being a "terrorist supporting organization" without basic due process. Defending Rights & Dissent joined over 200 organizations on the following statement condemning the provision:
| "Charities that feed the hungry, churches and faith communities that comfort the grieving, veterans' groups that care for our heroes, and countless other service providing organizations are at risk today because of this legislation.
| "Nonprofits are on the front lines of me…
(2025-05-19). Indiana State Officials Sued For Blocking Media Access To Executions. popularresistance.org The state of Indiana has a law that blocks journalists from observing executions at the Indiana State Prison. But on May 5, a coalition of media organizations filed a federal lawsuit that seeks to overturn the law as unconstitutional. | In the United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana, the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press (RCFP) sued Indiana state prison officials on behalf of the Associated Press, Gannett, the Indiana Capital Chronicle, TEGNA, and WISH-TV. | "Indiana's total prohibition on access for the press to attend and witness executions is an outlier among death penalty…
(2025-05-19). Corruption, Lies, Biden's Health And Trump's Victory. popularresistance.org In 2020, this columnist and many other people observed that Joe Biden was not a healthy man. His confusion and his strange and angry outbursts, such as telling a voter who questioned his position on the second amendment that he was, "Full of shit," are now legendary. Robert Hur, appointed special counsel investigating whether Biden had improperly held classified materials, not only described Biden as "an elderly man with a poor memory" but gave examples of troubling lapses for a man who was president and expected to run for office again. | "In his interview with our office, Mr. Biden's memory was worse.
(2025-05-19). Is There Really An Epidemic Of Workless Medicaid Recipients? popularresistance.org Today, I wrote a piece for the New York Times titled "Medicaid Work Requirements Are Cruel and Pointless."
(2025-05-19). Despite backlash, more states are considering laws to make Big Oil pay for climate change. grist.org 
As climate disasters strain state budgets, a growing number of lawmakers want fossil fuel companies to pay for damages caused by their greenhouse gas emissions. | Last May,
(2025-05-19). interest rate cut a double-edged sword. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-05-19). news media landscape may have changed forever. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-05-19). The Fourth International's Youth Camp. internationalviewpoint.org The world is on fire and the authoritarian right aims to control and dominate us to ensure the survival of capitalism. But radical ecosocialist youth fight back! | – | / |
(2025-05-19). UK-EU reset: Keir Starmer secures major breakthrough on UK-EU deal. leftfootforward.org The Labour government has secured a major breakthrough between the UK and EU on a new post-Brexit trade deal which the government has said will lead to more jobs and economic growth for the country. | Talks between the UK and EU went down to the wire last night, ahead of a summit with EU leaders in London this morning. | Negotiators have secured a tentative agreement on defence and security, fisheries and youth mobility ahead of a EU-UK summit later today, paving the way for British firms to participate in large EU defence contracts, EU officials said. | It is understood that fishing rights had proved to be a…
(2025-05-19). Trump's far-fetched attempt to divide Russia and China is clearly failing. geopoliticaleconomy.com 
Donald Trump claimed he would "un-unite" Russia and China, but the US divide-and-conquer strategy promoted by Henry Kissinger is failing. Presidents Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin reaffirmed that "China-Russia relations have reached the highest level in history".
(2025-05-19). Trump Visits Arab Kings: Making Deals, Accepting Bribes, Shifting Policy. internationalviewpoint.org
(2025-05-19). How Russian opposition media continue broadcasting from abroad. globalvoices.org 
(2025-05-19). Treaty the planet's best chance to get rid of its worst weapons. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-05-19). Five Palestinians martyred, several others injured in an Israeli airstrike targeting displaced civilians near the Falujah market, west of Jabalia refugee camp in northern Gaza. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-05-19). Patients and wounded evacuated on foot from the Indonesian Hospital in Beit Lahiya, northern Gaza, which is currently under siege by Israeli occupation forces. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-05-19). Palestinian media sources: Ahmed Kamel Sarhan martyred in an assassination operation carried out by Israeli special forces in Khan Yunis, south of the Gaza Strip. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-05-19). Israeli Occupation Forces Operation in Khan Yunis Fails as Gaza Bombardment Intensifies. english.almanar.com.lb An Israeli occupation special forces operation in Khan Yunis ended in failure Sunday, as the Israeli occupation military continued its bombardment campaign across the southern Gaza Strip. According to media reports, Israeli occupation forces disguised as women attempted to infiltrate an area west of Salah al-Din Street in northern Khan Yunis, allegedly searching for Israeli …
(2025-05-19). "We want to be able to look further than the end of the month" internationalviewpoint.org Parliamentary elections will take place in Portugal on Sunday 18 May. This report on a Left Bloc electoral meeting gives a flavour of the campaign. | – | / |
(2025-05-19). 'Russia's war no excuse for attacks on trade unions'. internationalviewpoint.org
(2025-05-19). "For the Neofascists, the Law of the Jungle is the Only One That Makes Sense" internationalviewpoint.org Where did the "global neofascist axis" come from, and where is it going? What destabilizing effects might Russia's war in Ukraine have? Ilya Budraitskis and Gilbert Achcar discuss the current conjuncture | – | / |
(2025-05-19). Solidarity with Leonidas Iza, the Ecuadorean Indigenous leader Against the far-right's plans to reform the constitution and destroy rights. internationalviewpoint.org
(2025-05-19). "The crisis of liberal hegemony is the reason why so many Europeans are turning to the extreme right" internationalviewpoint.org
(2025-05-19). DISCLAIMER: Gina Rinehart's Hancock Prospecting makes deal with IA. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-05-19). Three Requisites for Syria's Reconstruction Process. internationalviewpoint.org For the country's revival to be successful after years of war, inclusion of the population and democratization during the transitional period will be necessary, or national cohesion may be undermined. | – | / |
(2025-05-19). Cartel Violence Expert Says Recent Indictments Against Cartel Members Won't Curb Fentanyl Flow Into U.S. latintimes.com Everard Meade said that past arrests, killings or indictments of cartel leaders show that such actions rarely bring long-term change…
(2025-05-19). Joe Biden Diagnosed with Stage 4 Prostate Cancer: Advanced, Metastatic Case Raises Questions. latintimes.com Former President's aggressive prostate cancer diagnosis draws expert scrutiny, political responses, and public speculation over timing and transparency.
(2025-05-19). Migrants Rarely Caught With Drugs at U.S.-Mexico Border, Contrary to Trump Admin Claims; Report. latintimes.com CBP data collected by Project On Government Oversight (POGO) revealed that the majority of drug seizures involved U.S. citizens—83% in fiscal year 2024, 80% in 2023 and 83% in 2022…
(2025-05-19). This was Obama's Game. He Tried To Neutralize Cuba. "The US is Attacking Cuba and Humanity" . Conversation with Cuban Writer Luis Toledo Sande. globalresearch.ca 
This is the transcript of a discussion taking place on the Luis Toledo Sande is a Cuban writer, researcher and journalist. PhD in Philological Sciences from the University of Havana. Author of …
(2025-05-19). 80th Anniversary of the Victory over Nazism: The True Story. globalresearch.ca First published on May 10, 2025 | *** | On 8 September 1941, Leningrad ( today's St. Petersburg) was surrounded by 31 German Divisions and their Finnish allies. The siege lasted 900 days until 27 January 1944, and cost the city terrible …
(2025-05-19). BBC accused of censorship over Gaza medics documentary delay. newarab.com 
Basement Films, the production company behind the documentary Gaza: Medics Under Fire has accused the The film, directed by award-winning filmmakers Ben de Pear, Karim Shah, and Ramita Navai, focuses on the experiences of According to Basement Films, the documentary underwent extensive fact-checking and legal reviews over 14 months, b…
(2025-05-19). Campaigners to protest at Jimmy Carr shows after Israel event. newarab.com 
Campaigners have said that they will protest in Scotland if performances by British comedian Jimmy Carr go ahead, after he attended a secret event celebrating Israel's so-called Independence Day. | The "Independence Day" celebration earlier this week was It came two days before Palestinians commemora…
(2025-05-19). Egypt recovers over 20 antiquities smuggled to Australia. newarab.com 
Most of the items had been "on display at a renowned auction house in Australia, before it became clear that there were no proper ownership documents," Supreme Council of Antiquities chief Mohamed Ismail Khaled said. | The collection, which also inc…
(2025-05-19). Fears for Syria's Palestinians after US calls for 'deportations'. newarab.com 
A human rights group focused on the welfare of Palestinians in Syria has raised the alarm about a statement issued by the White House following After the meeting, Trump announced that he would
(2025-05-19). Five Palestinian journalists killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza. newarab.com 
In one of the The journalists were killed alongside members of their families in strikes that targeted displacement tents and homes…
(2025-05-19). Iran to keep enriching uranium, 'with or without' nuclear deal. newarab.com 
"If the US is interested in ensuring that Iran will not have nuclear weapons, a deal is within reach, and we are ready for a serious conversation to achieve a solution that will forever ensure that outcome," Araghchi…
(2025-05-19). Iraq ready to receive PKK weapons after dissolution announcement. newarab.com 
The However, prospects for disarmament remain uncertain, with Kurdish militants demanding key concessions from Turkey, including the release of jailed leader Abdullah àñcalan and a withdrawal of Turkish forces from northern Iraq. | Baghdad and Ankara in dialogue | Turkish Presi…
(2025-05-19). Israel to allow 'basic food' into Gaza after two-month siege. newarab.com 
Israel will allow a "basic amount" of The announcement came hours after the military said it had begun
(2025-05-19). Israel announces 'extensive' Gaza invasion amid ceasefire talks. newarab.com 
The Israeli military declared on Sunday it had begun an "extensive ground operation" in Gaza as part of an intensified assault which has killed hundreds of Palestinians over the past several days. | The announcement came despite high stakes A key meeting of Israel's war cabinet is expected to happen on Sunday, where ministers will choose between a US-backed ceasefire…
(2025-05-19). Israel attacked 68 aid supply centres in Gaza: media office. newarab.com 
(2025-05-19). Lebanon: Reformists challenge status quo in Beirut, Baalbek vote. newarab.com 
(2025-05-19). Lebanon says soldier among two wounded in Israeli strike. newarab.com 
"A soldier was moderately wounded due to the Israeli enemy targeting of a vehicle… at the Beit Yahoun checkpoint" in Bint Jbeil district, an army statement said. | Beit Yahoun is around eight kilometres (around five miles) from the border. | The health ministry said two…
(2025-05-19). Ocalan: Turkey-Kurd ties needs 'paradigm shift' after PKK move. newarab.com 
A "major" shift is needed to repair broken ties between the The message from
(2025-05-19). Pope Leo XIV warns against exploitation at inaugural mass. newarab.com 
Ten days after Chicago-born The 69-year-old began the day by making his debut tour in a p…
(2025-05-19). RSF shelling kills 14 in Sudan displacement camp. newarab.com 
Shelling by The artillery attack targeted the Abu Shouk camp, according to the local Emergency Response Room, one of hundreds across the country delivering frontline aid since the war between the army and RSF began in April 2023. | It said "the market and other parts inside the camp including mosques and h…
(2025-05-19). Saudi airline resumes first Iran hajj flights since 2015. newarab.com 
A Saudi airline has resumed flights for Iranian "Flynas resumed Iranian pilgrims flights from Imam Khomeini [airport] in Tehran on Saturday," a Saudi civil aviation authority official told AFP, speaking on condition of anonymity. | The official said flights would also be added from Mashhad in Iran, allowing more…
(2025-05-19). Spain airs pro-Palestine message during Eurovision broadcast. newarab.com 
Despite the EBU's threats of sanctions and a formal letter warning against political commentary, Spanish hosts Julia Varela and Tony Aguilar spoke out during the broadcast. | They spoke about the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and called for peace, saying: "According to the UN, more than 50,000 people have be…
(2025-05-19). Sudan accuses UAE of deporting consular staff. newarab.com 
Sudan's army-aligned government on Saturday accused the Tensions between the two sides have soared since early May when drone strikes hit several positions across
(2025-05-19). Syria banks wait to enter global market after SWIFT codes given. newarab.com 
Syria is anticipating the reactivation of its banks' SWIFT codes allowing it to re-enter the global financial market following last week's announcement that the US would be Both government and foreign-owned banks that operate in Syria have reportedly been A SWIFT (Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunica…
(2025-05-19). Thousands protest in The Hague urging end to Gaza war. newarab.com 
Tens of thousands of red-clad protesters marched through the Human rights groups and aid agencies — including Amnesty International, Save the Children and Doctors Without Borders — estimated the peaceful crowd at more…
(2025-05-19). UK's Co-op supermarket chain votes to cut trade with Israel. newarab.com 
(2025-05-19). US reporter detained by Israeli troops for filming settler march. newarab.com 
An American journalist has reportedly been detained by Israeli forces in the According to Palestinian anti-settlement activist Issa Amro, cited by Turkish news agency Anadolu, journalist and podcaster Eric Maddox was "filming settlers' violations in Hebron" when he was assaulted by settlers. | Amro stated that Maddox had been documenting a "provocative march" by dozens of extremist settlers when he was attacked…
(2025-05-19). Yemen's Houthis nearly shot down advanced US F-35 jet: report. newarab.com 
The US reportedly According to a
(2025-05-19). 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.
(2025-05-19). 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'.
(2025-05-19). 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.
(2025-05-19). 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.
(2025-05-19). 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.
(2025-05-19). 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.
(2025-05-19). 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?
(2025-05-19). 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.
(2025-05-19). Norway's Ambitious Floating Wind Farm Initiative Launches. devdiscourse.com Norway has commenced its initial floating wind tender, signaling a significant move in the renewable energy sector despite global challenges such as rising costs and supply chain disruptions. On Monday, the government announced that winners would receive subsidies, aiming to attract interest from bidders.
(2025-05-19). India Targets 3.5% Farm Growth with Nationwide Agricultural Campaign. devdiscourse.com India is targeting a robust 3.5% growth in its agricultural sector by the fiscal year 2025-26, according to Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan. This ambitious goal surpasses global averages and coincides with India's expected above-normal monsoon conditions, a crucial factor for kharif crop cultivation.
(2025-05-19). Taiwan's President Calls for China's Reevaluation Amid Rising US Tensions. devdiscourse.com In a candid address, Taiwanese President William Lai has urged China to rethink its aggressive posture toward Taiwan, highlighting how years of mounting military and political pressure have inadvertently strengthened US involvement in the Indo-Pacific. These actions, Lai argued, may ultimately counter Beijing's interests, according to the Taipei Times.
(2025-05-19). False Theft Allegation Sparks Outcry: Dalit Woman's Ordeal. devdiscourse.com The alleged wrongful treatment of a Dalit woman by the police and an indifferent Chief Minister's Office has raised significant public and political concern. The woman, 39, accused the authorities of false allegations and mental harassment in a case of theft that has since been disproven.
(2025-05-19). Singapore Doctor Fined for Insulting Islam on Social Media. devdiscourse.com An octogenarian doctor in Singapore, Kho Kwang Po, has been fined SGD 10,000 for posting highly insulting remarks towards Islam on social media. The 85-year-old, who first posted the comments in 2016 and reposted them in 2021, pleaded guilty to the charges.
(2025-05-19). Tragedy in GD Colony: ASI Lalit Sirohi's Struggle with Depression. devdiscourse.com An Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) of Delhi Police, Lalit Sirohi, allegedly shot himself at his home in east Delhi's GD Colony, as reported by official sources on Monday morning.
(2025-05-19). Remarks against Col Sofiya Qureshi: SC questions MP minister's apology, asks if it was "crocodile tears" to wriggle out of legal proceedings. devdiscourse.com
(2025-05-19). Entire nation in shame due to your statement, SC tells MP Minister Vijay Shah on his remarks against Col Sofiya Qureshi. devdiscourse.com
(2025-05-19). Nitish Katara murder case: SC extends convict Vikas Yadav's interim bail by 4 weeks to attend surgery of ailing mother. devdiscourse.com
(2025-05-19). Bengaluru Drenched: City Paralyzed by Heavy Rains and Traffic Chaos. devdiscourse.com Bengaluru's infrastructure is struggling under heavy rainfall, leading to flooded streets and significant traffic delays as the city grapples with severe weather conditions.
(2025-05-19). PSL 10: Lahore Qalandars defeat Peshawar Zalmi, qualify for playoffs. gnnhd.tv 
Zalmi failed to qualify for PSL playoffs for first time…
(2025-05-19). Former US President Joe Biden diagnosed with cancer. gnnhd.tv 
He was diagnosed with 'aggressive' type of prostate cancer…
(2025-05-19). Neither India is Israel, nor Pakistan is Palestine: Pak Army Spokesperson. gnnhd.tv 
Sooner India understands this, the better for regional and global peace…
(2025-05-19). Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Babar visits martyred Sqn Ldr Usman Yousuf's residence. gnnhd.tv 
He paid rich tributes to Squadron Leader Usman, who was martyred in Indian aggression…
(2025-05-19). Rain, thunderstorm in twin cities, Peshawar after intense heat. gnnhd.tv 
Trees, signboards, and roofs fell in several places…
(2025-05-19). Six family members killed in Peshawar shooting. gnnhd.tv 
Deceased were accused of killing woman of opposing party…
(2025-05-19). Noor Muqaddam case: SC hints at verdict today. gnnhd.tv 
Justice Hashim stated that relief will be given if justified…
(2025-05-19). Tensions with Pakistan: India withdraws from Asia Cup. gnnhd.tv 
Indian team cannot play in tournament headed by Pakistani minister, says BCCI…
(2025-05-19). China develops driverless trucks. gnnhd.tv 
Trucks are designed to load and unload materials autonomously…
(2025-05-19). Emily Thornberry takes down Nigel Farage's EU reset "surrender" claim. leftfootforward.org Emily Thornberry tore apart Nigel Farage's claim that the government's EU reset deal amounts to a "surrender". | The UK has been holding talks with the EU aimed at improving post-Brexit arrangements. | Keir Starmer will finalise the deal with European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen at a summit in London this morning. | Discussions have focused on giving French fishermen greater access to British waters in return for a defence deal with Brussels. | A potential youth mobility scheme is also on the table, as well as faster entry into the EU for British travellers via e-passport gates. | Both Farage an…
(2025-05-19). Kashmir, India, Pakistan: on the history and internationalist stakes of a state of war. internationalviewpoint.org This article attempts to take stock of the recent 'hot' crisis between India and Pakistan over Kashmir. Many factors need to be taken into account. Recent events are undoubtedly part of a long history of military tensions and wars dating back to the disastrous partition imposed on the sub-continent by British imperialism in 1947. In recent years, however, profound changes have affected the countries concerned, as well as the geopolitical environment, regional management of water resources and the weapons used. So we cannot assume that history will simply repeat itself almost identically. This is perhaps the main…
(2025-05-19). Twenty-six Things About the Islamic State (Al Qaeda, ISIS-ISIL-Daesh) that the U.S. Government Does Not Want You to Know About. globalresearch.ca The US led war against the Islamic State is a big lie. Going after "Islamic terrorists" is used to justify a military agenda. The Islamic State is a creation of US intelligence. Washington's "Counter-terrorism Agenda" in Iraq & Syria consists in Supporting the Terrorists.
(2025-05-19). 80 Years Ago: Red Army Encircles Berlin. Analysis of Germany's Failed 1942 Offensive. globalresearch.ca First published on April 21, 2020. | *** | Eight decades ago, on 21 April 1945 the Soviet Army had encircled Berlin and was unleashing its final attack upon Nazi Germany. | With the Germans having killed more than 10 million Soviet troops …
(2025-05-19). How to Leverage Your HELOC to Increase Property Value. moguldom.com A HELOC, or Home Equity Line of Credit, is a loan that allows you to borrow money against the equity in your home. It is a revolving credit line, where you can borrow, spend, and repay funds as you need. Many homeowners use a HELOC for home renovations, and for good reason. A HELOC allows …
(2025-05-19). 3 years into war, Ukrainian leftists fight for labor rights under martial law. internationalviewpoint.org Ukrainian leftists face a double bind, caught between anti-labor governance in Ukraine and military attacks from Russia. | – | / |
(2025-05-19). Google Photos adds 'Quick Edits' when you share images. gnnhd.tv 
Google has announced that it's now added a "Quick Edits" feature that lets you edit an image as you're sharing it without necessarily saving those changes to your library. We're not talking deep edits here: you'll be able to crop or auto-enhance the image, t…
(2025-05-19). Elon Musk's apparent power play at the Copyright Office completely backfired. gnnhd.tv 
What initially appeared to be a power play by Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to take over the US Copyright Office by having Donald Trump remove the officials in charge has now backfired in spectacular fashion, as Trump's acting r…
(2025-05-19). Here's where you can preorder Samsung's ultra-thin S25 Edge. gnnhd.tv 
At its virtual Unpacked event on Tuesday, Samsung officially announced the launch date for its new ultra-slim Galaxy S25 Edge. The latest S25 series phone launches on May 30th to the tune of $1,099, with preorders starting today at Amazon, Best Buy, and Samsu…
(2025-05-19). A buggy Sonos mystery. gnnhd.tv 
Product design requires considering lots of different things. How things look; how they work; how people will understand how to use them. Here's one probably not on a lot of designers' lists, though: the insect enticement factor. Maybe that needs to change, b…
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(2025-05-19). Milli Eƒüitim Bakanƒ± Tekin: Aziz milletimiz, bu vatanƒ±n kƒ±ymetini bilen ve geleceƒüini sahiplenen genàß bir ku≈üaƒüa sahiptir. aa.com.tr Bakanƒ± Tekin "Aziz milletimiz, bu vatanƒ±n geleceƒüini sahiplenen genàß bir ku≈üaƒüa sahiptir. En zor zamanlarda bile màºcadeleden vazgeàßmeyen genàßlerimizle Türkiye daha da gàºàßlenecek, Türkiye Yàºzyƒ±lƒ± hedeflerine emin adƒ±mlarla ilerleyecektir" dedi.
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(2025-05-19). Papa 14. Leo, ABD Ba≈ükan Yardƒ±mcƒ±sƒ± Vance ile gà∂ràº≈ütàº. aa.com.tr Katoliklerin ruhani lideri ve Vatikan Devlet Ba≈ükanƒ± Papa 14. Leo, ABD Ba≈ükan Yardƒ±mcƒ±sƒ± James David (JD) Vance ile bir araya geldi.
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(2025-05-19). Yapay zekaya dair son geli≈ümeler "AI Tomorrow Summit 2025" te ele alƒ±nacak. aa.com.tr Yapay Zeka Politikalarƒ± Derneƒüi (AIPA) tarafƒ±ndan 22-23 Mayƒ±s'ta Ankara'da dàºzenlenecek "AI Tomorrow Summit 2025″te yapay zekanƒ±n kàºresel à∂làßekteki dà∂nàº≈üàºmsel etkileri masaya yatƒ±rƒ±lacak.
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(2025-05-19). Egyptian researchers reveal the first day of Eid al-Adha. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – As millions of muslims across the globe await the arrival of Eid al-Adha, an Egyptian astronomical research institute revealed that the crescent moon of the month of Dhu al-Hijjah 1446 AH will be sighted on the dawn of Tuesday, May 27. The research institute adds that the moon will be visible in Cairo's skies for a total of 47 minutes after sunset. On the contrary, the moon will be visible in Mecca for 38 minutes, which gives enough time for the researchers to study it. Egyptian researchers reveal the first day of Eid al-Adha: üî∏ ŸÖÿπ ÿß&Yuml…
(2025-05-19). Identity of Youmi Beauty's fiancé revealed, who is he. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – Youmna Khoury, commonly known as Youmi, surprised her fans yesterday and shared a photo from her Katb Al-Kitab announcing that she is getting married. After her Katb Al-Kitab post, she also shared a photo of her "enormous" ring and mimicky wrote: "The ring is a little small, it should have been bigger". The couple wore the same watches but with different colors; yellow and pink.In the Instagram posts, her fiancé, didn't fully appear in the picture, but she only shared the first letters of their names, which were "Y" and "G", and kept the groom's identity unknown, raising multiple questions and triggeri…
(2025-05-19). Car bomb in Syria kills at least 3 police officers. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – At least three policemen died after a car explosion near a police station in eastern Syria on Sunday, Local media reported. State news agency SANA added that another two officers were injured in the blast, which took place next to the police station in the city of Al-Mayadeen in the eastern countryside of Deir Ezzor. Khalil Abdulmoneim al-Ayoub, director of Al-Mayadeen city detailed that the car explosion happened at exactly 07: 13 pm local time on Sunday.ÿߟܟÅÿ¨ÿßÿ± ŸäŸèÿπÿ™ŸÇÿ&Osl…
(2025-05-19). Sudanese student stabbed to death in India protecting female friends from harassment. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – A Sudanese student named Mohamed Wada was killed, and his cousin was injured at a university in Jalandhar, India, after trying to protect their female friends from harassment, according to several local news outlets. Hindustan Times reported that the 24-year-old Sudanese student who attended Lovely Professional University was stabbed to death. At the same time, his cousin, Ahmed Mohamed Nour, was targeted in an attack and suffered major injuries at the village of Maheru. Additionally, Wada's cousin was admitted to a private hospital in Jalandhar for treatment.While the Sudanese student was also rushed…
(2025-05-19). 'Fear is real': Why young Kashmiris are removing tattoos of guns, 'freedom'. aljazeera.com For years, these tattoos symbolised defiance against the Indian government. Now, thousands are erasing them.