(2025-05-08). Israeli Genocide in Gaza: 5 Palestinians Martyred in in Northern Gaza School Area. english.almanar.com.lb Five Palestinians were martyred and several others injured or remain missing following an Israeli airstrike that hit a residential building near Tal al-Rabi' School in Beit Lahia, northern Gaza Strip, according to local media sources. A Palestinian child sustained severe injuries following an Israeli bombardment that targeted the home of the Al-Boudi family in …
(2025-05-08). Police ban Jewish anti-genocide protests outside Israeli ambassador's home in London. thecanary.co The International Jewish Anti-Zionist Network (IJAN) has been committing time every week to protesting against far-right ambassador Tzipi Hotovely, who has previously egged on the genocide in Gaza. But the Metropolitan Police have once again banned IJAN from gathering near Hotovely's residence in Swiss Cottage, London, where the group had promised to protest until the UK […] | By
(2025-05-08). FT slams "the west's shameful silence on Gaza" while simultaneously gagging its own coverage. thecanary.co 19 months into Israel's genocide in Gaza, the Financial Times (FT) has called out "the west's shameful silence on Gaza". But in the very same editorial, it remained silent itself about the fact that countless legal, academic, and human rights experts have described Israel's war crimes in Gaza as a genocidal attempt to 'cleanse' the […] | By
(2025-05-08). The Extermination of the Palestinian People and Theft of Their Homeland. dissidentvoice.org Thought I'd share with you an attempt to hold my MP to account for Westminster's shameful complicity in Israel's genocide of the Palestinian people. The talking-points may help if you're about to do the same with your MP or senator. Israel: after 19 months of non-stop genocide where do you stand Mr Cooper? ku.tnemailrapnull@pm.repooc.nhoj Dear …
(2025-05-08). Virgin Atlantic permanently cancels Israel flights. skwawkbox.org 
Airline becomes third to abandon the racist occupation — UK media ignore Virgin Atlantic has permanently cancelled its flights to Israel's Tel Aviv amid the risks associated with retaliation from Israel's neighbours for the Zionist regime's bombing attacks and its genocide in Gaza. The airline had initially planned to resume flights to Tel Aviv in …
(2025-05-08). Shilling For Israel's Genocide. popularresistance.org Anyone who at this point is still prioritising concerns about tackling antisemitism in Britain, the United States or Europe over halting a 19-month genocide in Gaza is secretly in favour of that genocide. They need to be shamed — and urgently. | We are long past the time when there can be any doubt that what the International Court of Justice feared 16 months ago was a genocide is actually a genocide. Israel is no longer even shy about admitting it is starving Gaza's population. It has been expressly blocking all food and water into Gaza for more than two months. | We are at the point where even patriotic I…
(2025-05-08). What a 'peace summit' reveals about the state of the Israeli left. 972mag.com
(2025-05-08). International backing for Kneecap's stand against genocide continues to grow. wsws.org The Irish hip-hop trio's opposition to Israel's genocide in Gaza continues to win support from artists across the musical spectrum and around the world.
(2025-05-08). Vietnam: A Victory Never To Be Forgotten. popularresistance.org It's a historic anniversary that the U.S. ruling class and its allies around the world wish we would forget. Fifty years ago, on 30 April 1975, U.S. imperialism suffered the worst military defeat in its history as troops of the North Vietnamese Army and South Vietnam National Liberation Front took complete control of Ho Chi Minh City (then called Saigon) and the few scattered areas of the south that had not yet been liberated. | The Vietnamese victory was the culmination of more than three decades of struggle against Japanese, British, French and American imperialism. At the time, the United States was, as it sti…
(2025-05-08). I Was In The Documentary 'The Settlers'; This Is What They Didn't Tell. popularresistance.org The BBC documentary 'The Settlers," directed by Josh Baker and written by Louis Theroux, has recently aired to much international attention. It aims to give Western viewers an inside look into the minds of Israeli settlers — those who occupy Palestinian land in the West Bank, often with open ideological commitment to ethnic cleansing and supremacy. | The film achieves its goal to a certain extent, as it exposed the raw, unfiltered language of settlers who speak brazenly about displacing Palestinians from their ancestral homes. | But while the documentary was willing to give settlers the microphone to lay ou…
(2025-05-08). Warehouse Workers Power New York City's Fashion Industry. popularresistance.org Minutes from the high-end boutiques of SoHo in Manhattan sits Bergen Logistics' fulfillment facility in North Bergen, New Jersey, where workers sort, package, and ship hundreds of packages a day for luxury fashion brands including Acne Studios, Kenzo, and Phillip Lim. | The workers themselves can't realistically afford the ornate gowns and crisp suits they ship to online shoppers. Some work two jobs just to stay afloat, and rush to keep up with unit-per-hour expectations. | Now they're fighting for union recognition and the reinstatement of a colleague the union alleges was fired for her organizing. The workers p…
(2025-05-08). Trump Waves White Flag, Ends Yemen War In Omani-Mediated Truce. popularresistance.org US President Donald Trump announced on 6 May that Washington will put a stop to its illegal war against Yemen, claiming that the Ansarallah-led Yemeni Armed Forces (YAF) "don't want to fight anymore." | When pressed by reporters on the terms of the agreement with Sanaa, Trump claimed Yemeni officials "said please don't bomb us anymore." Asked where he got that information, Trump said, "It doesn't matter where I heard it — a very good source." | Nevertheless, the Omani Foreign Ministry announced later that Muscat successfully brokered a ceasefire agreement between Washington and Sanaa that will see both side…
(2025-05-08). Pakistan Calls India's Attacks 'Unprovoked And Blatant Act Of War'. popularresistance.org The growing tensions between India and Pakistan reached a boiling point in the early hours of May 7 when India launched several attacks inside Pakistani territory. Eight Pakistanis were killed and 35 were injured in the "tri-service" early morning attacks by India, Director General Inter-Services Public Relations, Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, said in a press conference. Chaudhry added that one of the victims was a three-year-old girl. | The Indian Army launched the attacks as part of "Operation Sindoor" and targeted nine locations in the cities of Kotli, Muzaffarabad, and Bagh located in Pakistan-adm…
(2025-05-08). Over 100,000 sign petition to stop the dissolution of Urgence Palestine. samidoun.net 
Over 100,000 people have already signed on to the petition to stop the French state's planned dissolution of Urgence Palestine, the large national coalition and collective for Palestine that has risen to the forefront of the movement in France over the past 18 months of resistance to Zionist-imperialist genocide. Please sign the petition at stop-dissolution.fr/ …
(2025-05-08). Socialist candidate: 'The genocide in Gaza did not begin on October 7, 2023'. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-08). Palestine shows up Australia's disgraceful 'representative democracy'. greenleft.org.au 
cleveland.com (2025-05-08). Tom Moran: It's not just self-defense in Gaza. It's ethnic cleansing.
Two months after Israel began blocking shipments of food, water and medicine to the Gaza Strip, Palestinian children are beginning to starve. You can watch videos of them writhing on hospital beds, their skeletal frames showing through stretched skin, their eye wide with pain and horror, their mothers looking on helplessly.
(2025-05-08). Andor episode on genocide draws parallels to war on Gaza. newarab.com 
A recent episode of Andor, the critically acclaimed In the show's ninth episode of its second and final season, Senator Mon Mothma, played by Genevieve O'Reilly, delivers a fiery speech before the Galactic Senate. In it, she warns of growing authoritarianism, the erosion of objecti…
(2025-05-08). The ICJ, Israel and the Gaza blockade. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-08). China at ICJ on Israel, Gaza: Will International Law Surrender to Brute Force? ummid.com In a hard hitting speech delivered at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) Friday May 02, 2025 China slammed the Israeli Occupation of Palestinian lands and its inhuman blockade of Gaza.
(2025-05-08). What Does Netanyahu's Plan For 'Conquering' Gaza Mean For Israel, Palestine And Their Neighbours? Expert Q&A. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | The Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has announced that the Israeli military will launch a new intensified offensive in Gaza. In a video posted on X, he said …
(2025-05-08). Israeli Plan To Occupy All Of Gaza Could Open The Door For Annexation Of The West Bank. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Israel's security cabinet has announced a plan to capture the whole of the Gaza Strip. The prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, said on May 5 the Israel Defense Forces …
(2025-05-08). Israeli Strikes in Gaza Kill 106 Palestinians Over 24 Hours. news.antiwar.com Gaza's Health Ministry said on Thursday that Israeli attacks killed 106 Palestinians and wounded 367 as relentless Israeli strikes continue to pound the Strip amid a more than two-month total blockade. The Health Ministry's numbers account for dead and wounded Palestinians brought to hospitals and morgues. "There are still a number of victims under the …
(2025-05-08). NATIV bureau: Israeli, Belarus share memory of horrors of war. eng.belta.by "We are here in fact because we share the common memory of the horrors of war and of freedom. We are here to remind ourselves and others of this day of 9 May," Alon Shoham said,…
(2025-05-08). Israeli Enemy Intensifies Aggression on Occupied West Bank. english.almanar.com.lb The Israeli occupation forces continued on Thursday their attacks on Tulkarm city and camp for the 102nd consecutive day, carrying out raids and demolishing houses as well as infrastructure. A young man was shot by Israeli occupation forces on Thursday during a raid on the Old City of Nablus. The Palestinian Red Crescent said that …
(2025-05-08). Starvation in Gaza is so bad even the BBC is covering it — and reporting it all wrong. dissidentvoice.org The BBC's role is not to keep viewers informed. It's to persuade them a clear crime against humanity by Israel is, in fact, highly complicated geopolitics they cannot hope to understand You can tell how bad levels of starvation now are in Gaza, as the population there begins the third month of a complete aid …
(2025-05-08). Israeli Air Strikes Kill 16 in Gaza As Humanitarian Crisis Deepens. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — At least 16 Palestinians were killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza on Thursday, as aid kitchens suspended operations amid a worsening blockade and critical food shortages, medical sources said.
(2025-05-08). Israeli occupation forces raid a home during a raid on Kafr Saba neighborhood in Qalqilya City. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-05-08). Israeli occupation forces raided UNRWA-run schools in the Shuafat camp, occupied Jerusalem, issuing a closure order and demanding students and staff evacuate the premises immediately. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-05-08). UN experts warn of 'annihilation' as Gaza deaths mount. aljazeera.com International condemnation rises as Israel plans expanded Gaza offensive amid two-month aid blockade.
(2025-05-08). Israeli attacks kill 16 in Gaza as aid kitchens shut after supplies run out. aljazeera.com 'We have no more food to prepare,' warns World Central Kitchen as it halts food aid operations amid Israeli blockade.
(2025-05-08). Israel police yet to question former Qatar lobbyist over ties to Netanyahu aide. haaretz.com Jay Footlik allegedly hired Netanyahu spokesman Eli Feldstein as part of efforts to improve Qatar's image in Israeli media outlets…
(2025-05-08). Top Netanyahu aide arrested again over Qatargate involvement. haaretz.com Yonathan Urich, a key suspect in the affair, was expected to be released from house arrest on Thursday, but police suddenly detained him on Wednesday after questioning — despite having informed his legal team that he was due to be released…
(2025-05-08). Pakistan says it shot down Israeli-made suicide drones launched by India at major Pakistani cities. haaretz.com India launched Israeli-made Harop drones at multiple sites in Pakistan, including the cities of Karachi and Lahore, the Pakistani military said. The drones, which dive and explode on impact, left debris that is now being collected…
(2025-05-08). Caught between bombs and famine, Gazans lose hope of survival. newarab.com 
"I was sleeping when an intense airstrike hit just a few metres from our house," 21-year-old Dana Raid from the Al-Shejaiya neighbourhood in eastern Gaza City, tells The New Arab. | "I woke up shaking, trying to understand what was happening. My cousin's voice came through the dust, urging us to leave immediately," Dana, who was forced to flee her partially destroyed home, adds. | Like many areas across the Strip, the Israeli military had
(2025-05-08). India launches at least 25 Israeli-made drones at Pakistan. newarab.com 
Pakistan's military said it shot down at least 25 Indian drones across the country on Thursday. | In a statement, the military added: "Debri…
(2025-05-08). Israeli forces abuse detained Palestinians in West Bank raid. newarab.com 
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(2025-05-08). Iran demands clarification on nationals arrested in UK. newarab.com 
Britain's interior minister Yvette Cooper said the arrests of the seven and another person came amid heightened concerns about Iranian activities on UK soil. | The Times newspaper reported that the arrests followed an alleged plot to target the Israeli embassy in London, but officials have not commented. | In a post on X, Iranian Fore…
(2025-05-08). Dozens of Community Kitchens in Gaza Shut Down Due To Israeli Blockade. news.antiwar.com Dozens of community kitchens in Gaza shut down on Thursday after running out of supplies due to the total Israeli blockade on the Palestinian territory, which is starving millions of civilians. Amjad al-Shawa, director of the Palestinian Non-Governmental Organizations Network (PNGO) in Gaza, told Reuters that the majority of the 170 community kitchens in Gaza …
(2025-05-08). NZ Māori Council, PSNA appeal for urgent action over Gaza starvation. asiapacificreport.nz 
Asia Pacific Report The New Zealand MƒÅori Council and Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa made a high profile appeal to Foreign Minister Winston Peters over Gaza today, calling for urgent action over humanitarian supplies for the besieged Palestinian enclave. "Starving a civilian population is a clear breach of international humanitarian law and a war crime under…
(2025-05-08). Famine in Gaza: Will we continue to watch as Gaza starves to death? defenddemocracy.press May 6, 2025 Israel continues to operate with impunity in what seems to be a brutal and protracted experiment, while much of the world looks on, says RAMZY BAROUD* THE situation in Gaza today starkly highlights Israeli exceptionalism. Israel is employing the starvation of two million Palestinians in the blockaded and devastated Gaza Strip as …
(2025-05-08). Headlines for May 8, 2025. democracynow.org "Pools of Blood": Israel Kills 100 Palestinians in Gaza, Incl. Attack on Restaurant and Marketplace, World Central Kitchen Ends Food Distro Due to Israel's Genocidal Blockade, Reuters: Trump and Israel in Talks over U.S.-Led Administration of Gaza, Israel Expelling Hundreds from Homes in West Bank Camps of Nur Shams, Tulkarm, India and Pakistan Exchange More Fire After Indian Attack Kills 31 in Pakistan-Administered Kashmir, Germany Cracks Down on Asylum Seekers One Day After Friedrich Merz Becomes Chancellor, U.S. Judge Warns Plan to Expel Undocumented People to Libya Would Violate Court Order,…
(2025-05-08). Why Trump's USA Sits Out India-Pakistan Crisis. thinktank.pk The escalating India-Pakistan conflict over Kashmir, sparked by a terror attack and India's subsequent strikes on Pakistani territory, has reached a critical juncture. Historically, such crises prompted robust US diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions and prevent a wider war. However, the Trump administration's passive response in 2025 raises questions about why the United States is …
(2025-05-08). 'Everyone Lives In Fear': Trapped Between Two Warring Nuclear Giants, The People Of Kashmir Continue To Suffer. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Tensions between India and Pakistan escalated this week after India launched missile strikes on its long-time rival, killing more than 30 people. | India was retaliating …
(2025-05-08). Pakistan warns will 'avenge' deaths from Indian strikes. newarab.com Pakistan has warned it will "avenge" those killed by Indian air strikes that New Delhi said were in response to an attack in Kashmir, At least 43 deaths have been reported so far, with Islamabad saying 31 civilians were killed by the Indian strikes and firing along the border, and New Delhi adding at least 12 dead from Pakistani shelling. | "We make this pledge, that we will avenge each drop of the b…
(2025-05-08). Surge in hate speeches against Indian Muslims after Pahalgam attack. ummid.com India, already battling frequent communally charged campaigns against Muslims, saw an alarming rise in hate speeches against the largest minority group, after April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, the latest data revealed.
(2025-05-08). 'Don't want war': Kashmiri towns caught in deadly India-Pakistan crossfire. aljazeera.com India and Pakistan are moving closer to all-out conflict. But Kashmiris on the front line say they're paying the price.
(2025-05-08). 'Nowhere to go': Kashmir violence escalates amid India-Pakistan crossfire. aljazeera.com Families in Kashmir face devastation as homes are destroyed and lives shattered on both sides of the border.
(2025-05-08). 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 (…) | – | / |
(2025-05-08). India and Pakistan. On the brink? defenddemocracy.press By Tariq Ali May 3, 2025 India and Pakistan are preparing for war. The casus belli is, once again, occupied Kashmir. Control over this disputed region has since 1947 been the main obstacle to normalising relations between the two states. On 22 April, a group of Kashmiri militants targeted and killed 26 tourists enjoying the …
(2025-05-08). YouTube channel blocked, journalist assaulted, commentators charged after Kashmir attack in India. CPJ Staff
(2025-05-08). NYPD arrests dozens of pro-Palestine protesters after Columbia library occupation. mondoweiss.net 
(2025-05-08). Christian Zionism, a pillar of U.S. fascism. cpusa.org 
Many might wonder how President Donald Trump, a man adored by Nazis and widely known to be anti-Semitic, is now leveraging his ostensible support for Zionism and the supposed "need to protect Jews" as a pretext to undermine constitutional rights and disappear dissenters. Yet, Trump's fusion of hatred for Jewish people and Zionism is far from unique. | Elon Musk, who promotes the "great replacement conspiracy theory" — a racist notion rife with antisemitism, including the idea that a clandestine Jewish cabal is conspiring to destroy "white America" — and who uses the Nazi salute at rallies, is a Zio…
(2025-05-08). Trump's Repressive Measures Show US Imperialism Has Come Home to Roost. truthout.org In a Washington Post op-ed written from the LaSalle Detention Center, the Palestinian American activist and Columbia University graduate Mahmoud Khalil described "the breakneck speed" with which an immigration judge decided that the Trump administration would be allowed to deport him. He also questioned the basis of the case against him: "Why should protesting Israel's indiscriminate killing of… |
(2025-05-08). Israel's Peace Movement Offers A Ray Of Hope Amid The Pain Of Gaza Conflict. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | The first thing I do when going back to Israel for a visit is go for a run. After more than two years abroad, it is a good opportunity to refamiliarise myself with the …
(2025-05-08). Houthi Leader Says US Failed To Stop Yemen's Support for Palestine. news.antiwar.com Abdul Malik al-Houthi, the leader of Ansar Allah, commonly known as the Houthis, said on Thursday that the US failed to stop Yemen's support of the Palestinians in Gaza. "The Americans launched another round of aggression against our country, hoping to achieve what they previously failed to. But they failed again and suffered greater losses," …
(2025-05-08). Israel's War on Journalists Deadliest in Three Decades. ummid.com Palestine has become the world's deadliest place for journalists and media workers, as Israel's war on Gaza targets not just lives but the truth.
(2025-05-08). Israel's 'Conquer Gaza' Will be Another Death Trap. ummid.com While everyone waits for the full-blast war on Gaza which Israel promises to continue, Tel Aviv must know this will not be an easy matter.
(2025-05-08). Culturicide in Gaza. dissidentvoice.org We are cultural sector employees, in solidarity with the Palestinian people. On March 8, 2025, we sent an open letter to the president of the National Library of France (BnF) and to the Minister of Culture regarding their silence in the face of both the destruction of heritage and the massacre of human lives in …
(2025-05-08). Sayyed Houthi: US Informed Oman about Halt of Attacks on Yemen after Failure to Prevent Fire at 'Israel'. english.almanar.com.lb Head of Ansarullah Movement Sayyed Abdul Malik Badreddine Al-Houthi tackled the latest developments of the Yemeni battle in support of Gaza and the US decision to halt its attacks on Yemen in light of the American failure to prevent the Yemeni projectiles fired at the Zionist entity. Sayyed Houthi indicated that the Israeli enemy has …
(2025-05-08). Hamas Attacks in Rafah Leave Several Israeli Soldiers Dead, Injured. english.almanar.com.lb Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas Resistance Movement, announced that its fighters engaged in fierce clashes at zero distance with the Israeli enemy soldiers and vehicles in the incursion area in the Al-Janina neighborhood, east of Rafah city, south of the Gaza Strip. In another statement, Al-Qassam indicated that, as part of the "Gates …
(2025-05-08). Hussein al-Sheikh: Reformer or an Israeli-approved Abbas clone. newarab.com 
In a significant development amid one of the most turbulent periods in Palestinian political life, President Mahmoud Abbas, 89, has The decision, announced during the ongoing Israeli war on Gaza, has stirred deep debate within the Palestinian arena, with supporters portraying it as a necessary step toward political continuity, while critics denounce it as a superficial reshuffle…
(2025-05-08). Israeli strikes kill over 100 in Gaza in last 24 hours. newarab.com 
Israel killed at least 107 The strikes across
(2025-05-08). Katz threatens Iran with 'Gaza-like' action amid nuclear talks. newarab.com 
Israel's defence minister In a statement, Katz issued a warning to Yemen's
(2025-05-08). New Israeli military orders deprioritise freeing Gaza captives. newarab.com 
New Israeli military orders presented to commanders on Tuesday listed the rescue The orders, issued at the start of a The operation listed th…
(2025-05-08). Released Palestinian student to meet with Vermont governor. newarab.com 
A Palestinian student Mohsen Mahdawi, 34, who led protests against Israel's war on Gaza at Columbia University, spent 16 days in a state prison before a judge ordered him
(2025-05-08). Students arrested in pro-Gaza protest at Columbia University. newarab.com 
(2025-05-08). Who are Gaza's journalists Yahya Subaih and Nour al-Din Abdo. newarab.com 
As Israel's
| Their deaths not only mark personal tragedies but also reflect the extreme dangers faced by media professionals operating in one of the world's most perilous confl…
(2025-05-08). "Fascism Isn't Coming, It's Here" : Mehdi Hasan on Trump, Gaza & Leaving MSNBC to Start Zeteo. democracynow.org 
We speak with journalist Mehdi Hasan of Zeteo News about the first 100 days of the second Trump administration, the ongoing Israeli war on Gaza, the suppression of pro-Palestine activism and more. Hasan is a former host for Al Jazeera and MSNBC who started his own news outlet last year. On Zeteo's first anniversary, he describes his frustrations while working for mainstream outlets and says the U.S. media continues to ignore Palestinian voices in coverage about the Middle East. | "You are getting a very one-sided view of the conflict," Hasan says. "The real tragedy is that the media has be…
(2025-05-08). Who Killed Shireen Abu Akleh? Reporter's Family Responds After Film Names Israeli Soldier Who Shot Her. democracynow.org 
As the Israeli military kills two more Palestinian journalists in Gaza, a new documentary by Zeteo has uncovered critical details about Israel's killing three years ago of the acclaimed Palestinian American Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh. The film, Who Killed Shireen?, identifies for the first time the Israeli soldier who allegedly shot Abu Akleh. We get response from two members of Abu Akleh's family — her brother Anton and her niece Lina — as well as the documentary's executive producer, Dion Nissenbaum, and Zeteo founder Mehdi Hasan. | "We've always known that…
(2025-05-08). Video: Healey condemns Putin for 'killing civilians' no word about thousands murdered by Israel in Gaza. skwawkbox.org Keir Starmer's 'Defence' Secretary John Healey has used the VE Day celebrations to attack Russian president Vladimir Putin for "hitting Kyiv with missiles last night and killing civilians as he has done throughout this conflict": Leaving aside the fact that Ukraine has repeatedly bombed Russian cities and killed Russian civilians, Healey made no mention of …
(2025-05-08). New Zeteo Doc Identifies Alon Scagio as Shireen Abu Akleh's Killer. truthout.org As the Israeli military kills two more Palestinian journalists in Gaza, a new documentary by Zeteo has uncovered critical details about Israel's killing three years ago of the acclaimed Palestinian American Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh. The film, Who Killed Shireen?, identifies for the first time the Israeli soldier who allegedly shot Abu Akleh. We get response from two members of Abu… |
(2025-05-08). How Could US Gaza Mission Cost Lives? thinktank.pk The US military's humanitarian pier mission in Gaza, known as Operation Neptune Solace, was intended to deliver critical aid to a region ravaged by conflict. However, a Department of Defense Inspector General report released in May 2025 reveals a mission plagued by operational failures, significant injuries, and staggering costs, raising questions about its planning and …
(2025-05-08). As Gaza War Rages, Israelis and Arabs To Unite for Rare Peace Event in Jerusalem. themedialine.org 
(2025-05-08). Trump's Gulf Trip May Shape Next Phase of Gaza War. themedialine.org 
(2025-05-08). Netanyahu Admits Doubt Over Fate of 3 Hostages in Gaza. themedialine.org 
(2025-05-08). People's Peace Summit in Jerusalem, May 8 and 9. What kind of peace are we talking about? pressenza.com 
Indeed: what kind? The question comes naturally, as we prepare to witness with bated breath the final showdown on every possible front: with the announced ground offensive in the Gaza Strip, with the Palestinians (already exhausted by the aid blockade, famine, 18 months of war) now set — according to the plans — to be crowded to yet another huge refugee camp south of the Strip, at the mercy of aid provided by the IDF as well as by private contractors, only to be forcefully/voluntarily deported who knows where… | And so here we are, witnesses of an ethnic cleansing no longer denounced by the various in…
(2025-05-08). Jordan arrests BDS leader Hamza Khader over pro-Gaza activism. newarab.com 
Khader, a vocal advocate for the boycott of Khader, who leads the
(2025-05-08). Judge lets pro-Gaza scholar challenge deportation in Virginia. newarab.com 
Detained Georgetown scholar US District Judge Patricia Giles rejected the government's attempt to move Suri's case,…
(2025-05-08). UN experts warn of 'annihilation' in Gaza amid Israeli strikes. newarab.com 
UN experts demanded action on Wednesday to avert the "annihilation" of A planned expanded offensive revealed by the Israeli military More than 20…
(2025-05-08). US, Israel discuss possible US-led administration for Gaza. newarab.com 
The United States and The "high-level" consultations have centered around a transitional government headed by a
(2025-05-08). World Central Kitchen halts work in Gaza as supplies run out. newarab.com 
(2025-05-08). US official says Washington may advance Saudi deal without Israel: Reports. aljazeera.com Trump administration wants Israel 'to come to its senses' and strike a ceasefire deal on Gaza, Israeli media reports.
(2025-05-08). Video: Palestinians in Gaza killed by Israeli drone strike at restaurant. aljazeera.com At least 39 Palestinians were killed in an Israeli strike and drone attack on a restaurant and market in Gaza.
(2025-05-08). Gaza rescuers say no fuel left, scores killed in Israeli strikes. newarab.com 
Gaza's "Seventy-five percent of our vehicles have stopped operating due to a lack of diesel fuel," the agency's spokesman Mahmud Bassal told AFP, adding that its first responders were also facing a "severe shortage of electric generators and oxygen devic…
(2025-05-08). Yemen Strikes Tel Aviv and Ramon Airport in Response to Israeli Crimes in Gaza. orinocotribune.com The Yemeni Armed Forces launched two operations against "Israel," targeting Ramon airport and Tel Aviv in response to the occupation entity's crimes in Gaza. | Through a statement on Wednesday, May 7, Yemeni Armed Forces spokesperson Brigadier General Yahya Sare'e announced that the Yemeni Army, in support of the Palestinian people, targeted the Israeli military airport Ramon in Umm al-Rashrash (Eilat), in southern occupied Palestine, with two drones. | "In the second operation, a vital and strategic target of the Zionist regime in the occupied city of Jaffa (Tel Aviv) was attacked with a Jaffa-type drone," he sa…
(2025-05-08). 'Blood mixed with rubble': Gaza and the ceasefire that wasn't. therealnews.com 
On Jan. 19, 2025, a ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel went into effect—and, for an all-too-brief moment, the slaughter in Gaza halted. TRNN was on the ground in Gaza speaking with displaced Palestinians about their reactions to the ceasefire, the incalculable losses and horrors they had experienced during the previous 15 months, and their …
(2025-05-08). World Countries at A Moral Crossroads over Israeli Atrocities in Gaza: UN Experts. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Dozens of independent United Nations experts issued a joint statement on Wednesday, demanding immediate international intervention to stop Israel's genocidal war on Gaza…
(2025-05-08). PDF of May 8 issue. workers.org 
Download the PDF Black and white version In over 1,000 U.S. cities Workers mobilized for May Day Defend Ibrahim Traoré and the Alliance of Sahel States Editorial: Break the siege on humanitarian aid to Gaza! Mundo Obrero: EE.UU. aún debe reparaciones a Vietnam Download the PDF Black and white version . . . |
(2025-05-08). Democracy Now! 2025-05-08 Thursday. democracynow.org Headlines for May 08, 2025; Who Killed Shireen Abu Akleh? Reporter's Family Responds After Film Names Israeli Soldier Who Shot Her; "Fascism Isn't Coming, It's Here": Mehdi Hasan on Trump, Gaza & Leaving MSNBC to Start Zeteo | Headlines for May 08, 2025; Who Killed Shireen Abu Akleh? Reporter's Family Responds After Film Names Israeli Soldier Who Shot Her; "Fascism Isn't Coming, It's Here": Mehdi Hasan on Trump, Gaza & Leaving MSNBC to Start Zeteo…
(2025-05-08). Why Is US Congress Silent on the Manmade Nightmare It Is Enabling in Gaza? scheerpost.com
(2025-05-08). World Central Kitchen (WCK) stopped cooking meals and baking bread in Gaza after running out of supplies. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-05-08). Keir Starmer called out for 'denying facts' about Israel's destruction of Palestine. leftfootforward.org Starmer told Shockat Adam MP: "Most of what he says is simply not right". Was that true?
(2025-05-08). Occupation forces arrest Palestinian lawyer Banan Abu al-Haija as her family fights imprisonment and injustice. samidoun.net 
On Wednesday, 7 May, Zionist occupation forces arrested Palestinian lawyer Banan Abu al-Haija as she passed through the illegitimate Jabara checkpoint south of occupied Tulkarem, in the West Bank of occupied Palestine. Banan was traveling, at the time, to visit her mother, Asmaa Abu al-Haija, who is receiving cancer treatment and has suffered from recurrent …
(2025-05-08). Pro-Palestine protesters: is a weapon of. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-08). Protesters call for a vote for Palestine, stop arming Israel. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-08). Australia's international challenges: Lessons from the past. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-08). Documentary names soldier it says killed Shireen Abu Akleh in 2022. cpj.org 
New York, May 8, 2025—As the third anniversary of Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh's murder nears, a documentary offering new evidence about her killing highlights the failure of American and international authorities in investigating the case and securing justice, the Committee to Protect Journalists said Thursday. The documentary "Who Killed Shireen?", produced by U.S.-based media…
(2025-05-08). 'Our Position on Palestine Is Not Fringe': CounterSpin interview with Danaka Katovich on attacks on activists. fair.org 
(2025-05-08). Israel closes 6 UN schools for Palestinians in east Jerusalem. newarab.com 
(2025-05-08). Arrest of Iranians as Israel seeks war are we seeing a repeat of 1994 set-up of Palestinians? skwawkbox.org 
Is someone looking to provoke war, or seeking justification for it and for more repression in the UK? In 1994, two bombs detonated outside the Israeli embassy in London and another Jewish-run building in the capital. The embassy's security camera facing the location of the bomb was, curiously, not working. Nobody was killed and the …
(2025-05-08). What do a tavern lunch and the battle for Palestine have in common? strategic-culture.su 
No liberation struggle has ever begun without a people who believed in it. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Lunch at the taver…
(2025-05-08). World Rallies for Israeli and Palestinian Peace Activists. worldbeyondwar.org 
More than 20 cities around the world held rallies in support of Israeli-Palestinian peace activists over the weekend, adding impetus to the People's Peace Summit to be held in Jerusalem later this week. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2025-05-08). Judge demands answers on why Mahmoud Khalil should be deported. newarab.com 
A federal judge instructed the Trump administration on Wednesday to detail the legal precedent for its plan to deport Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist whose presence in the country the government alleges could harm U.S. foreign policy interests. | District Court Judge Michael Farbiarz in Newark, New Jersey, ordered the administration to supply a catalogue of every case in which U.S. officials have employed the law being used against Khalil, a Columbia University graduate student. | The judge asked to know specifics behind U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio's determination of the risks posed by Khalil's…
(2025-05-08). South Africa remembers Palestine as it marks 31 years of freedom. newarab.com 
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(2025-05-08). New York Police Arrest Dozens of Pro-Palestinian Protesters at Columbia University. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — New York City police arrested around 80 pro-Palestinian protesters at Columbia University on Wednesday evening after demonstrators occupied a campus library to protest the university's ties to Israel.
(2025-05-08). Ansarallah leader says US war failed to stop Yemen, reaffirms support for Palestine. thecradle.co
(2025-05-08). Israeli Airstrikes Kill One, Wound Eight in Southern Lebanon. news.antiwar.com Israeli airstrikes against southern Lebanon continued Thursday, with multiple strikes against the outskirts of the town of Nabatieh. The Israeli government claimed that the attacks targeted "Hezbollah infrastructure," though they did not clarify what that meant or provide evidence that it was the case. While Israeli drone strikes are effectively a daily occurrence in Lebanon, …
(2025-05-08). Israeli soldier who killed Shireen Abu Akleh identified. newarab.com 
The identity of the The documentary, titled 'Who Killed Shireen?' was released today by the Washington-based media organisation Zeteo, and identifies 20-year-old Alon Skaijo as the soldier behind the killing of Abu Akleh. | The soldier wa…
(2025-05-08). Documentary uncovers identity of Israeli soldier who shot Shireen Abu Akleh. aljazeera.com Who Killed Shireen? also lifts lid on US attempts to stifle truth about killing of veteran Al Jazeera journalist.
(2025-05-08). Israeli media: A number of soldiers from the Israeli army were killed in Rafah. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-05-08). Ukraine War Day Fico Can't Fly. awfulavalanche.wordpress.com Dear Readers: | Tomorrow is Victory Day in Russia. It's an annual holiday, of course, with a big parade. But this year is special. As the war continues, Zelensky has more or less threatened the participants with some kind of terror attack, probably involving drones bombing Red Square. Or something like that. | Meanwhile, the EU can, in all seriousness, be described as the multi-national successor state to Hitler's Third Reich. With a couple of differences: Instead of Hitler, Zelensky is their overall Leader. Also, a bigger difference, they are reliant on America for their military machine and funding. Nonethel…
(2025-05-08). Victory Day Parade: Xi Jinping Gets Grand Welcome In Moscow As Ukrainian Drones Hit Russian Capital. hindustantimes.com Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Moscow on May 7 to attend Russia's Victory Day celebrations. Xi was greeted by Russia's deputy PM Tatyana Golikova & other officials at the airport. Notably, Xi Jinping's visit coincides with mass Ukrainian drone attacks on the Russian capital. Moscow claims Russia's air defence units destroyed at least 19 Ukrainian drones overnight. This as Vladimir Putin has announced a unilateral 3-day ceasefire beginning Thursday. Watch this video to know more.
(2025-05-08). Reactions from Türkiye to the "Kurdish Union" meeting in Syria; the AKP government's new initiative towards Europe; Earthquake discussions continue in Istanbul. uwidata.com The agenda of Türkiye was once again intense last week. The "Kurdish Unity" meeting in northern Syria drew reactions from the government, as well as from various institutions and organizations. The AKP government continues its new policy toward Europe. President Recep Tayyip Erdoƒüan visited Italy, while Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloƒülu attended the …
(2025-05-08). Syrian President's Visit to France: Diplomatic Shift or Quest for Legitimacy? themedialine.org 
(2025-05-08). Syrian Leader's Paris Visit Seeks Sanctions Relief and Investment. themedialine.org
(2025-05-08). How Canada Can Turn Tariff Tensions Into A Global Affordable Housing Alliance. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Canada is facing a worsening housing crisis. Home prices have exploded, with 45 per cent of Canadians saying they are deeply worried about finding affordable housing. | The …
(2025-05-08). Operation Vulindlela Phase 2 to address water woes. sanews.gov.za Operation Vulindlela Phase 2 to address water woes | President Cyril Ramaphosa has assured South Africans that Phase Two of Operation Vulindlela will tackle the country's worsening water crisis, while deepening reforms already underway. | The second phase of Operation Vulindlela launched by President Ramaphosa on Wednesday, will not only prioritise new areas for implementation, but also deepen the implementation of current reforms. | He emphasised that the immediate priority is to follow through on those reforms that are already underway to realise their full impact. | On water reform, President Ramaphosa said go…
(2025-05-08). Why are all of America's biggest cities sinking? grist.org 
Cities sit unmoving on the landscape — a sprawling collection of roads, sidewalks, and buildings designed to last for generations. But across the United States, urban areas are silently shifting: The land beneath them is sinking, a process known as subsidence, largely because people are using too much groundwater and aquifers are collapsing. The sheer weight of a metropolis, too, compacts the underlying soil. | A new study published on Thursday in the journal Nature Cities mapped the scale of this slow-motion crisis across the country. Researchers used satellites to measure how the elevation has been cha…
(2025-05-08). Wrong, Phys.org, Climate Change Isn't Causing a Rise in Lost School Days. wattsupwiththat.com This article is a textbook example of shoddy research dressed up as urgent policy insight. By stretching an already weak climate claim—about worsening cyclones—into an even more tenuous social consequence—missed school days—it commits the cardinal sin of science: drawing sweeping conclusions from flimsy, cherry-picked evidence. There is no measurable increase in hurricane strength or frequency. Therefore, there is no climate change driven crisis of school disruption. The authors of this editorial should get an "F" in climate literacy— for failing the scientific smell test. Readers de…
(2025-05-08). InfoWars and Pak-India Crisis. uwidata.com By Dure Akram, from Lahore / Pakistan Within hours of the gunmen killing 26 civilians in Pahalgam on April 22, the Indian media had already delivered its verdict. There was no investigation, no credible claim of responsibility, and no effort to establish a chain of accountability. Yet within hours, the narrative was fixed: Pakistan was …
(2025-05-08). Will African nations ever be able to repay their debt? aljazeera.com African nations are drowning in debt. A halt of US aid to many countries on the continent could worsen the crisis.
(2025-05-08). Greece: Media Freedom in Crisis. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Newspapers hanging on a kiosk in the center of Athens, Greece on March 24, 2022. | © 2022 Nikolas Kokovlis/NurPhoto via AP | The pervasive and deliberate constraints on journalism in Greece are creating an environment in which critical reporting is stifled, and self-censorship becomes the norm.Journalists face state surveillance, harassment, and intimidation by pro-government actors, and abusive lawsuits by politicians, all of which threaten democracy and the rule of law.The EU Commission and the EU as a whole need to monitor the situation carefully and ensure that genuine progress…
(2025-05-08). 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.
Spotlight on Argentina: the IMF's favourite prey
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(2025-05-08). Faith, labor, and community leaders to convene in Chicago for People's Agenda gathering. peoplesdispatch.org On May 10, faith, labor, and community leaders will convene in Chicago for a gathering entitled, "The People's Agenda," which seeks to build organizational unity "in unprecedented times," according to the People's Agenda "Every day we are witnessing attacks on our communities, the expansion of war, and a deepening economic crisis," reads a statement on the website. "People across the country are standing up, organizing, and mobilizing. This is a growing movement to defend human and civil rights, against exploitation and oppression." The gathering is endo…
(2025-05-08). Sub-Saharan Africa and Sri Lanka: Examples for understanding the debt crisis in the South [Part 4]. cadtm.org
(2025-05-08). Trump Speaks With Zelensky, Calls for 'Unconditional' 30-Day Ukraine Ceasefire. news.antiwar.com President Trump on Thursday called for a 30-day "unconditional" ceasefire in Ukraine and threatened sanctions if it is not "respected." Trump made the call in a post on Truth Social shortly after holding a call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. "Talks with Russia/Ukraine continue. The US calls for, ideally, a 30-day unconditional ceasefire," the president …
(2025-05-08). US backs down amid Yemeni resilience, leaving Israel to fight its own battle. thecanary.co The US has reached a ceasefire deal with the Houthis in Yemen, ahead of a visit to Gulf dictatorships next week. It seems the Houthis' resilience cost Washington too much money for too little gain. So the imperial power will now rely on its local enforcer Israel to continue the fight, which the apartheid state […] | By
(2025-05-08). 'Why Putin's Three-Day May Ceasefire Declaration is Worthless'. bylinetimes.com 
(2025-05-08). Biden staffers admit what we all knew. mondoweiss.net White House lied about ceasefire efforts.
(2025-05-08). International Physicians call for immediate ceasefire in South Asia; Warn of danger of "catastrophic nuclear conflict" pressenza.com The International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War (IPPNW) called for an immediate cease fire in South Asia after an initial round of cross border attacks by India and Pakistan early Wednesday morning South Asia time."Conflict between these two nuclear armed states carries the risk of a catastrophic nuclear conflict," said IPPNW Executive Director Michael Christ. "The world might be lucky and dodge the nuclear bullet again, but we cannot continue to play nuclear roulette like this. The only way to guarantee that we do not stumble into a nuclear holocaust is to eliminate these weapons before they elimi…
(2025-05-08). Russian media says three-day truce with Ukraine has started. newarab.com 
A three-day truce in the conflict with Ukraine ordered by Russian President Vladimir Putin to coincide with World War II Victory Day commemorations took effect Thursday, Russian state media reported. | Ukraine never agreed to the truce and has dismissed it as political theatrics, calling instead for a 30-day ceasefire. | The truce began at midnight (2100 GMT on Wednesday) and is scheduled to last until the end of Saturday, according to the Kremlin. | "The ceasefire … on the 80th anniversary of the Great Victory has begun," the state RIA news agency reported. | Hours before, Moscow and Kyiv traded a slew of a…
(2025-05-08). Zelenskiy says Ukraine stands by offer of 30-day ceasefire. geo.tv 
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy holds a joint press conference with Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala, in Prague, Czech Republic, May 5, 2025. — Reuters
(2025-05-08). Ukraine's cities quiet as Kremlin-sponsored ceasefire kicks in. geo.tv 
(2025-05-08). Abortion access bill passes NSW upper house. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-08). Presence of Arakan Army in Bangladesh sparks debate. ummid.com The open display of the guerrillas with the logo on their uniform inside Bangladesh – a sovereign state has sparked serious debate, especially as the Arakan Army continues to be accused by an international rights NGO.
(2025-05-08). DisElderly Conduct: Uncovering the Exploitation and Failures in Elder Care. scheerpost.com Welcome to Scheer Intelligence, where the insights come directly from leading experts and insiders. In this episode, Robert Scheer sits down with Judy Karofsky, author of Diselderly Conduct, to explore the troubled landscape of assisted living and hospice care in America. From personal tragedy to systemic neglect, they delve into how a lack of regulation, …
(2025-05-08). Insights | Soviet veteran descendants' visit to China strenthens bond forged in fight against fascism. ecns.cn The year 2025 marks the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, the Soviet Union's Great Patriotic War, and the World Anti-Fascist War.
(2025-05-08). Xi urges China, Russia to safeguard UN authority, defend interests of developing countries. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said Thursday that China is ready to work with Russia to safeguard the authority and status of the United Nations, and resolutely defend the rights and interests of the two nations as well as those of developing countries in face of unilateralism and bullying.
(2025-05-08). Trump's hatred of queer rights continues to reverberate, as Pittsburgh gay bar raided by swarm of cops. thecanary.co A gay bar in Pittsburgh was raided for a compliance check by police officers in bulletproof vests. Performers were forced off stage while police emptied the bar and carried out their checks — all while Donald Trump continues his assault on queer rights. Given that historically, queer bars are often over-policed via these same compliance […] | By
(2025-05-08). Matteo Bruni: Pope Leo XIV's name choice highlights the Church's mission. vaticannews.va The Director of the Holy See Press Office, Matteo Bruni, describes Pope Leo XIV's first message to the world as a call to peace and dialogue. He also highlights the significance of his name as a clear reference to the Church's social teaching in the modern age. |
(2025-05-08). The empty visitor center in LOVE Park now lights up with Philly immigrants, old and new. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? The old visitor center building in LOVE Park has been dark for 10 years. Now the spaceship-shaped building with 360 degrees of glass will light up every night for a month with film portraits of city residents showing off their respective heritages. | "The Philadelphians" is a public art project by
(2025-05-08). Forum Network Calls for ADB's Bold Shift: Stop Financing Harm. pressenza.com 
Civil Society Organizations Demand an Immediate Policy Overhaul to Align ADB with Climate Justice and Human Rights: | Milan, Italy — At the 58th Annual Meeting of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), a united front of civil society organizations from across Asia and the Pacific, led by the NGO Forum on ADB, is raising the alarm over the Bank's continued support for harmful development. The Forum Network—together with grassroots communities, labor movements, indigenous rights defenders, gender justice advocates, and environmental campaigners—is demanding that ADB end its legacy of destructio…
(2025-05-08). Belarus Targets Humanitarian Work in Lithuania as "Extremism" worldbeyondwar.org 
Belarusian court rulings have declared over 23 social media accounts and digital resources associated with the Belarusian human rights organization Our House (–ù–∞—à –î–æ–º) as "extremist materials." #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2025-05-08). After Houthi missile attack: British Airways cancels flights to Israel until mid-June, Delta until May 20. haaretz.com Delta and Ethiopian Airlines have also suspended flights to Ben-Gurion Airport following a missile attack from Yemen on Israel's international airport earlier this week. Delta is expected to resume its New York City—Tel Aviv route on May 20…
(2025-05-08). Trade unions in Benin condemn police crackdown on labor movement. peoplesdispatch.org The 2025 International Workers' Day celebrations in Benin were disrupted after the police stormed a peaceful workers' assembly organized by the Confédération Syndicale des Travailleurs du Bénin (CSTB), arresting the union's leadership in what has been widely condemned as a brutal and arbitrary crackdown on trade union rights. | Police block peaceful workers' march in Cotonou: | According to a
(2025-05-08). Sanctions as civilizational warfare: The human cost of US economic pressure. peoplesdispatch.org Economic sanctions are often described as "peaceful" alternatives to war. Yet for millions in countries like Iran and Venezuela, they feel like war by other means. These sanctions, mainly driven by US foreign policy, have devastated healthcare systems, inflated food prices, and disrupted daily life. This is not simply economic pressure — it is a form of civilizational warfare aimed at dismantling the social fabric of nations. | In Iran, years of US sanctions have severely restricted access to medicine. Human Rights Watch reports that patients with cancer, epilepsy, and other chronic illnesses routinely face…
(2025-05-08). Airlines Are Collecting Your Data And Selling It To ICE. levernews.com A massive aviation industry clearinghouse that processes data for 12 billion passenger flights per year is selling that information to the Trump administration amid the White House's new immigration crackdown, according to documents reviewed by The Lever. The data — including "full flight itineraries, passenger name records, and financial details, which are otherwise difficult or impossible to obtain" for past and future flights — is fed into a secretive government intelligence operation called the Travel Intelligence Program and provided to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and other federal…
(2025-05-08). CPJ submit a joint report to UN ahead of Kuwait's human rights review. CPJ Staff
(2025-05-08). Senators Cotton and Graham Work To Sabotage Chances of Iran Deal. news.antiwar.com Senators Tom Cotton (R-AR) and Lindsey Graham (R-SC), two of the most hawkish members of Congress, are working together to sabotage the Trump administration's chances of reaching a deal with Iran. On Thursday, the senators held a press conference outlining a resolution they're introducing that demands that any deal with Iran must include the total …
(2025-05-08). Netanyahu can handle about-face on Yemen. A sellout on Iran will be harder. haaretz.com Trump, who promised 'big news' may announce an agreement with Tehran similar to previous deal. If that happens, the Israeli prime minister will have to persuade the public that he has rethought his position — or risk a confrontation with Washington…
(2025-05-08). How The Take It Down Act Tackles Nonconsensual Deepfake Porn. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | In a rare bipartisan move , the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Take It Down Act by a vote of 409-2 on April 28, 2025. The bill is an effort to confront one of …
(2025-05-08). As Filipinos Prepare To Vote, Ex-Strongman Rodrigo Duterte's Arrest Is Dividing Families All The Way To The President. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | It's been two months since former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested and handed over to the International Criminal Court (ICC) to face potential …
(2025-05-08). Election 2025: Voters reject 'Trump-lite' but will Labor deliver? greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-08). Put socialists, Greens and progressive independents ahead of Labor. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-08). What happens now Reform has 'taken back control' in Durham? thecanary.co Less than one year ago, the people of County Durham returned six out of six MPs for Labour. Northumberland voted Labour in four out of four. On Thursday, Northumberland Labour dropped from 21 seats in 2021, to just eight. In Durham, from 53 seats to just four. Four. Yes, there are fewer seats with the […] | By
(2025-05-08). 'The Cold Electoral Cynicism Behind Keir Starmer's Blue Labour Strategy'. bylinetimes.com OK let's take a deep breath and run a final autopsy on last week's elections. The long and the short of it is this, Labour by its own actions is squandering the opportunity it secured last July. Yet despite this, it it is still the single party As Labour follows a strategy of 'we need to be like Reform, but don't vote for Reform' a national populist like agenda is being legitimised and embedded, such that any Labour 'victory' is only secured on soil contaminated by national populism. Reform might still…
(2025-05-08). S Liverpool residents fear councillors will be told to vote again after rejecting damaging depot application. skwawkbox.org 
Planning committee voted to reject Peloton's application that would mean 1,000 more lorries per day — but protest planned after unelected planning officers call new meeting The L19 Action Group in Garston, south Liverpool, last month won a major victory against Liverpool's right-run Labour city council after councillors on the city's planning committee, after hearing …
(2025-05-08). Pa. House advances voter ID, omnibus election reform bills. whyy.org
(2025-05-08). Uber CEO plots 'opening up' of Iran with Israeli-tied monarchist opposition group. thegrayzone.com A livestreamed Iranian royalist chat revealed a network of foreign-educated elites plotting to plunder Iran's economy after realizing their dream of regime change. The CEO of Uber, Dara Khosrowshahi, has drawn criticism following his participation in an online discussion workshopping ways to exploit Iran in the event of regime change. The event wad hosted by NUFDI, the main DC-based advocacy group for the monarchist movement surrounding Reza Pahlavi, whose father was the last reigning Shah of Iran. The discussion, marketed by one …
(2025-05-08). Iran Rejects Media Stories about Involvement in Plot to Target London Embassy. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi rejected media reports about an alleged plot to target the Israeli embassy in London.
(2025-05-08). Back from the dead? pressenza.com 
Trump is trying to rebuild the Iran nuclear deal he destroyed, then declare personal triumph, writes Linda Pentz Gunter: | There is deep irony in the current efforts by the Trump administration to secure a nuclear deal with Iran, given it was the previous Trump administration that broke a fully functioning agreement already in place to ensure Iran did not develop nuclear weapons. | The
(2025-05-08). Donald Trump Issues Chilling Threat To Iran Amid Talks Deadlock; 'Blow Up Nukes Nicely Or…'. hindustantimes.com US President Donald Trump threatened to blow up Iran's nuclear centrifuges amid a deadlock in talks. In an interview with Hugh Hewitt, Trump said, "There are only two alternatives there: blow them up nicely or blow them up viciously," when asked about the prospect of a revised nuclear agreement with Tehran. Watch this video to know more.
(2025-05-08). 'Peace Be With All Of You': How Pope Leo XIV Embodies A Living Dialogue Between Tradition And Modernity. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | When Robert Francis Prevost appeared on the loggia of St Peter's Basilica as Pope Leo XIV, he set three precedents. | He is the first pope from North America, the first …
(2025-05-08). Augustinian Prior General: Leo XIV is 'truly close to everyone'. vaticannews.va Father Alejandro Moral, a long-time friend of the newly elected Pope, tells Vatican News that the new Pope "immediately spoke of justice and peace and of bridges between all, of synodality'" |
(2025-05-08). Leo XIV is the new Pope. vaticannews.va "Peace be with all of you!" – the first words of Pope Leo XIV. The Conclave has elected Robert Francis Cardinal Prevost as the 267th Bishop of Rome. The new pope was announced to the waiting crowds by Cardinal Protodeacon Dominique Mamberti. |
(2025-05-08). Pope Leo XIV: 'Peace be with all of you'. vaticannews.va Pope Leo XIV greets the faithful and the world invoking peace and pledging to work for a united Church faithful to Jesus and to the Gospel. |
(2025-05-08). Report: Trump Delinks Saudi Nuclear Deal from Israeli Normalization. news.antiwar.com The US is no longer demanding that Saudi Arabia normalize relations with Israel to move forward with talks on establishing a Saudi civil nuclear program, Reuters reported on Thursday. The Biden administration had been working on a potential Israel-Saudi normalization deal that would have involved the US helping the Saudis establish a nuclear program and …
(2025-05-08). Lebanese PM Nawaf Salam Calls for Immediate End to Israeli Violations During Visit to Baalbak. english.almanar.com.lb Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam stressed the urgent need to halt ongoing Israeli violations, stressing that the Lebanese government has spared no diplomatic effort to stop the aggression and push for the Israeli enemy's withdrawal to its recognized borders. From the city of Baalbek, Prime Minister Salam stressed the deep connection between security and development, …
(2025-05-08). Loyalty to Resistance Bloc Calls on Government to Adopt Clear Policy in Face of Israeli Attacks on Lebanon. english.almanar.com.lb Loyalty to the Resistance Parliamentary Bloc urged on Thursday the Lebanese government to adopt a serious, clear, and assertive policy in face of the Israeli attacks on Lebanon, greeting the awareness and patience of the resistant and sacrificial Lebanese people. During its meeting, chaired by MP Mohammad Raad, the Bloc discussed national, political, parliamentary, and …
(2025-05-08). Lebanese Health Minister to Al-Manar Website: Israeli Violations Can No Longer Be Tolerated. english.almanar.com.lb Lebanese Public Health Minister Dr. Rakan Nasereddine condemned the ongoing Israeli attacks and violations of Lebanese sovereignty, considering that the repeated attacks targeting Lebanese territory, infrastructure, and residential areas constitute a flagrant violation of all international conventions and a direct threat to the security of citizens. In an interview with Al-Manar Website, Nasereddine called on …
(2025-05-08). Yemenis stranded in Amman after Israeli strikes on Sanaa airport. newarab.com 
Officials at Yemenia, the
(2025-05-08). Pakistan Accuses India of Drone Strikes Using Israeli Technology, Urges International Response. themedialine.org 
(2025-05-08). Israel Hits Hezbollah-Affiliated Sites in Southern Lebanon With 14 Airstrikes. themedialine.org 
(2025-05-08). Court clash between Meta and NSO ends in $168 million defeat for Israeli spyware firm. haaretz.com Verdict caps six-year legal battle between America's biggest social networking platform and the world's best known spyware company…
(2025-05-08). Blackstone president donates $125 million to Tel Aviv Faculty of Medicine. haaretz.com Following university's largest-ever donation, the School of Medicine will be named for Blackstone president Jonathan Gray and his wife, Mindy…
(2025-05-08). British government misled public on arms exports to Israel, report finds. peoplesdispatch.org A new
(2025-05-08). Israeli-Made Harop Attack Drones Launched By India By The Dozens, Pakistan Claims. twz.com 
(2025-05-08). Lebanese Health Ministry: One martyred, eight injured in initial toll from Israeli airstrikes on Nabatieh. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-05-08). Pakistan claims shooting down 25 Israeli-made Harop drones. albawaba.com
(2025-05-08). Ecuador's globetrotting president positions himself as Israel's key Latin American ally. peoplesdispatch.org
(2025-05-08). Workers Struggles: Europe, Middle East & Africa. wsws.org National rail strikes over pay and conditions, eight-hours in Italy and seven-days by French workers on regional railways; teachers in Israel in wildcat strike after union calls off stoppage and accepts pay cuts; council workers and teachers in Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory continue walkout rejecting pay offer below minimum wage…
(2025-05-08). Pakistan VS India : Nuclear War Fears Resurface. thinktank.pk Pakistan VS India : Nuclear War Fears Resurface: India has carried out drone strikes targeting civilian areas in multiple Pakistani cities, sparking regional outrage. While military assets remained secure, Pakistan's Army swiftly neutralized the drones. Authorities have warned of a strong response, raising fears of further escalation and even nuclear confrontation.
(2025-05-08). Energy Consumption in 2024 and the Spanish Power Failure. wattsupwiththat.com What does the April 2025 Spanish power failure tell us about how we compare solar and wind to stable fossil fuel and nuclear power generation? By Andy May Global energy…
(2025-05-08). South Asia on knife's edge after Indo-Pakistani clash. wsws.org Amid the growing din of threats and counter-threats emanating from political and military leaders on both sides, Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif raised the spectre of a nuclear conflict.
(2025-05-08). Why Washington is Worried About Burkina Faso's Young Revolutionary Leader. scheerpost.com By Alan Macleod / MintPress News Burkina Faso's Ibrahim Traoré is remaking his nation, and in the process, making enemies in the West. Since taking power in 2022, the young military leader has expelled French troops, ejected Western corporations, and aligned his country with Russia, Cuba, and Venezuela. Promoting pan-African unity and national self-reliance while …
(2025-05-08). Main-Streeting Hate and Bigotry in Trump's America. dissidentvoice.org 
At demonstrations, most wear matching outfits; hoodies, hats, blue t-shirts and chinos. Although they claim to eschew violence, they come prepared; donning matching shin guards like catchers wear in baseball, and often wield red, white and blue shields. They wear body cameras so their media team can process and post collected footage. Some are calling …
(2025-05-08). Why the Republican Party Is Trying to Cut Healthcare to the Poor. dissidentvoice.org 
On May 7, the AP headlined "House GOP backing off some Medicaid cuts as report shows millions of people would lose health care," and reported: House Republicans appear to be backing off some, but not all, of the steep reductions to the Medicaid program as part of their big tax breaks bill, as they run into …
(2025-05-08). India: Evicted Tribe Re-occupies Their Homes inside Famous Tiger Reserve. dissidentvoice.org Jenu Kuruba families begin their long-awaited re-occupation of their ancestral homes inside the Nagarhole National Park. They carried photos of loved ones who had died after the village was evicted, so they too can return to the forest. ©Sartaz Ali Barkat/ Survival A group of Indigenous people who were evicted from their ancestral village in …
(2025-05-08). Court orders Trump administration to transfer Rumeysa Ozturk to Vermont. mondoweiss.net In a blow to the White House, a federal appeals court ruled that Tufts student Ràºmeysa àñztàºrk must be transferred from Louisiana to Vermont. It was just one of several legal setbacks for the Trump administration in recent days.
(2025-05-08). General strike in Greece: Wages and safety. workers.org 
Thessaloniki, Greece Two years ago there was a catastrophic accident on the railroad line that links Athens, the largest city in Greece, and Thessaloniki, the second-largest city in Greece. A freight train, carrying a large amount of an unknown but highly volatile liquid, collided with a passenger train carrying a . . . |
(2025-05-08). Tomgram: William Astore, Too Much Bombing, Not Enough Brains. warisacrime.org This article originally appeared at TomDispatch.com. To receive TomDispatch in your inbox three times a week, click here. Washington's latest war (now on pause) — the one in Yemen against the Houthis — was hardly noticeable here. Or rather it would have been barely noticeable if Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth hadn't shared plans for the …
(2025-05-08). CPJ, others condemn systematic repression of the press in Yemen. CPJ Staff
(2025-05-08). Iran, Venezuela and Their Anti-Imperialist Alliance: A Conversation With Ali Faramarzi. orinocotribune.com 
An Iranian diplomat discusses the strategic ties between Tehran and Caracas, emphasizing shared anti-colonial visions and cooperation between the two countries. | Both Iran and Venezuela have stood firm for decades in defense of their sovereignty and self-determination in the face of relentless US aggression. From cultural collaboration to strategic cooperation in the energy sector, the ties between these countries have deepened since the beginning of the Bolivarian Process. In this interview, we speak with Dr. Ali Faramarzi, Cultural Attaché at the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Caracas and a researc…
(2025-05-08). Villanova grad Robert Prevost, first American pope in history of the Catholic Church, will take the name Leo XIV. whyy.org Robert Prevost, an missionary who spent his career ministering in Peru and took over the Vatican's powerful office of bishops, was Prevost, a 69-year-old member of the Augustinian religious order, took the name Leo XIV. | The new pope is a Villanova University alumnus, with the Pennsylvania university
(2025-05-08). Is Kratom Better Than Caffeine? Natural Energy Boosters Compared. moguldom.com When it comes to staying alert and energized, most people turn to a familiar source: caffeine. Found in coffee, tea, energy drinks, and even chocolate, caffeine is the go-to stimulant for billions worldwide. But in recent years, another natural substance has gained attention for its energy-boosting potential—kratom. Kratom is a tropical plant native to Southeast …
(2025-05-08). Donald Trump Has Reduced Tariffs On British Metals And Cars, But How Important Is This Trade Deal? Experts React. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | The US president called it a very big deal . The UK prime minister said it was fantastic, historic day. For sure, Keir Starmer and his team will have been delighted that …
(2025-05-08). David Attenborough's Ocean Reveals How Bottom Trawling Is Hurting Sealife In Horrifying Detail. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | In one of the most powerful scenes of Sir David Attenborough's new film Ocean , the audience sees industrial fishing from a fish's perspective. | Confronting a bottom …
(2025-05-08). Somaliland's 30-Year Quest For Recognition: Could US Interests Make The Difference? menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | More than three decades after unilaterally declaring independence from Somalia, Somaliland still seeks international recognition as a sovereign state. Despite a lack of …
(2025-05-08). How To Tell If A Photo's Fake? You Probably Can't. That's Why New Rules Are Needed. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | The problem is simple: it's hard to know whether a photo's real or not anymore. Photo manipulation tools are so good, so common and easy to use, that a picture's …
(2025-05-08). We Set Out To Improve Literacy Among Struggling Readers In Kenya What We Learnt. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Literacy being able to read, write and understand written or spoken language is a cornerstone of educational achievement. Yet, for millions of children worldwide , …
(2025-05-08). How Donald Trump's Assault On Universities Echoes Earlier American Conservative Ideas. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Fifty years ago , the American philosopher and conservative thinker James Burnham wrote his most infamous book, The Suicide of the West: An Essay on the Meaning and …
(2025-05-08). Friday Essay: I Work As A Sensitivity Reader And Racism Is Harder To Spot Than You'd Think. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | If I asked you to picture a racist, I know exactly what you'd envision. A white hood, or someone screaming slurs, or a person praising slavery. | The reality is that …
(2025-05-08). Stepmums, Alien Mums, Robot Mums, Vengeful Mums: 7 Films To Watch This Mother's Day. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | With Mother's Day around the corner, you may be wondering what gift you'll give mum or any of the mums in your life. This year, why not skip the fancy dinner and offer …
(2025-05-08). Why It's Important To Read Aloud To Your Kids Even After They Can Read Themselves. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Is reading to your kids a bedtime ritual in your home? For many of us, it will be a visceral memory of our own childhoods. Or of the time raising now grown-up children. …
(2025-05-08). Old Drains And Railways Are Full Of Life. Here's How To Make The Most Of These Overlooked Green Spaces. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Across Australian cities, leftover and overlooked green spaces are everywhere. Just think of all the land along stormwater drains, railway lines and vacant lots. While …
(2025-05-08). Some Reddit Users Just Love To Disagree, New AI-Powered Troll-Spotting Algorithm Finds. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | In today's fractured online landscape, it is harder than ever to identify harmful actors such as trolls and misinformation spreaders. | Often, efforts to spot malicious …
(2025-05-08). A Community-Led Health Program In Remote Arnhem Land Is Showing Promising Results For First Nations Locals. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Indigenous Australians are more than twice as likely as non-Indigenous Australians to suffer from disease, particularly chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease …
(2025-05-08). To Split Moscow From Beijing, Trump Is Reviving Nixon's 'Madman Diplomacy'. It Could Backfire Badly. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | When United States President William McKinley advocated high-tariff protectionism in 1896, he argued squeezing foreign competitors behind a 50% wall of duties would make …
(2025-05-08). Ever Wanted To Ditch The 9-To-5 And Teach Snowsports? We Followed People Who Did It For 10 Years. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Workplace burnout a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion and the COVID pandemic have sparked a rethink of the traditional 9-to-5 job. | It's been …
(2025-05-08). The Attack On Public Broadcasting Is Part Of A Growing Threat To Press Freedom And Democracy. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | In a disturbing parallel between two countries, President Donald Trump's recent attack on the two largest public broadcasters in the United States mirrors threats to …
(2025-05-08). How The Word 'Incel' Got Away From Us. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Imagine a young man whose voice has been worn down by years of feeling invisible. Plain, numb and bitter, the incel tries to explain the kind of hopelessness most of us …
(2025-05-08). Kiwi Kids Once Led The World In Reading This 1950S Primary School Syllabus Still Has Lessons For Today. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | There is a well-known whakatauki (Ma ori proverb) that goes: Ka mua, ka muri walking backwards into the future . It applies to many areas of life, but in education the …
(2025-05-08). Hidden Connections Of More Than 100 Migratory Marine Species Revealed In Interactive Map. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | From the enormous blue whale to the delicate monarch butterfly , animals of all shapes and sizes migrate across the globe. These migrations connect distant habitats, from …
(2025-05-08). These are the 42 Labour MPs who have called for Starmer to abandon disability benefit cuts. leftfootforward.org "The planned cuts of more than £7bn represent the biggest attack on the welfare state since George Osborne ushered in the years of austerity"
(2025-05-08). BOMBSHELL poll suggests Plaid Cymru could win Senedd election for first time. leftfootforward.org A bombshell new opinion poll has suggested that Labour could be on track to be ousted from the Welsh Government, with Plaid Cymru set to be the main beneficiaries. | Despite having been in government following every election since Welsh devolution was introduced in 1999, the poll puts Labour currently in third place behind both Plaid Cymru and Reform UK. | The poll, conducted by YouGov, found that right now, the current voting intention of people for the Senedd is as follows: | Plaid Cymru — 30% | Reform UK — 25% | Labour -18% | Tory — 13% | Lib Dem — 7% | Green — 5% | If that result…
(2025-05-08). Donald Trump is a bigger threat to the UK than terrorists, poll says. leftfootforward.org One in four Brits view Donald Trump as a greater threat to the UK's national interests than terrorist groups. | The poll was commissioned by Good Growth Foundation, a new think tank set up Praful Nargund, who stood against Jeremy Corbyn as Labour's candidate in Islington North. | It found that 24% of respondents saw Trump as the biggest threat, ahead of terrorist groups (22%) and China (10%). Only Russia ranked higher, with 34% identifying it as the most dangerous actor. | In addition, almost half of Britons think Donald Trump will worsen the UK's economy (47%) and safety and security (45%). | The findings com…
(2025-05-08). Kemi Badenoch caught out over UK-India trade deal 'hypocrisy'. leftfootforward.org Kemi Badenoch has criticised the UK-India trade deal's national insurance exemption, calling it "two-tier taxes from two-tier Keir". | However, In an embarrassing turn for Badenoch, New Delhi officials said that the Tory leader also agreed to the principle of exempting Indian workers in the UK from national insurance — a benefit extended to British workers in India. | One official remarked: "It's amazing. It w…
(2025-05-08). Carla Denyer confirms she's not re-standing for the Green Party leadership. leftfootforward.org Carla Denyer, one of the two current co-leaders of the Green Party of England and Wales has confirmed she won't be re-standing for the role in this year's leadership election. | The leadership election was already scheduled as the Green Party | Denyer has said the reason for her decision is that she wants dedicate more time to her new role as the MP for Bristol Central. | Denyer was elected as co-leader of the Green Party in 2021 alongside Adrian Ramsay. Both co-leaders were elected to the House of Commons in the 2024 general election, the former for Bristol Central and the latter for Mid Suffolk. | Announcin…
(2025-05-08). Bash Bash Revolution: A Weekend of Queer Anti-Authoritarian Community Defense. itsgoingdown.org 
Announcing Bash Bash Revolution, a week of music and combat sports to benefit various autonomous self-defense and mutual aid projects. Bash Bash Revolution is a weekend long event happening May 23nd — May 25th 2025, aimed at growing our relationships, honing our skills, and uplifting the culture of combat sports training among revolutionaries, antifascists, and…
(2025-05-08). Forest Defenders Blockade Against Clearcutting of Endangered Legacy Forest In the Elwha Watershed. itsgoingdown.org Report on a recent forest blockade against clearcut logging in Washington. Originally posted to social media, here. Port Angeles, WA — Forest defenders launched a blockade this morning in order to halt the clearcut logging of one of the last low-elevation mature forests in the Elwha Watershed. This century-old forest, located on the Olympic Peninsula,…
(2025-05-08). Help Buy a Printing Press for Sudanese Anarchists. itsgoingdown.org Call to support anarchists in Sudan. To donate, go here. In the midst of one of the world's deadliest crises, anarchist comrades are bravely fighting — both for survival and for revolution. Since February 2022 our international network of anarchist organizations has been collaborating with the Sudan Anarchist Federation, which started organizing together shortly before…
(2025-05-08). The Opening Statement — Spring 2025. itsgoingdown.org Announcing a new issue of The Opening Statement from Michigan Abolition and Prisoner Solidarity (MAPS). Check out Issue 24 of The Opening Statement, a free quarterly newsletter that features articles, poetry, political writing and opinion pieces by people inside and outside of prison. The theme of this issue is the "F" word: fascism. Besides selections…
(2025-05-08). Report on Disruption of PsiQuantum Event in Chicago. itsgoingdown.org Report on recent protest and disruption of a meeting about an upcoming massive development project in Chicago. Originally posted to Unsalted Counter-Info. We offer to you on "World Quantum Day" this report-back of recent movement building and protest against the specter of Quantum in so-called Chicago. On the spring equinox, March 20th, 2025, opponents of…
(2025-05-08). Shaikh Abu Iyaad websites. salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. | Shaikh Abu Iyaad's websites with the works of the scholars | AbuIyaad.Com
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(2025-05-08). Four Records That Embody The Joy Of The Double Album From The Beatles To Outkast. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | In the summer of 1966, a race was on between two very different opponents. On one side was Bob Dylan, the established and bestselling folk artist. On the other was new …
(2025-05-08). Spending Cuts Put Low-Income Coastal Residents at Even Greater Risk of Hurricanes. inequality.org Every summer brings the familiar joys of sunny weather, family barbecues, and beach vacations. But for Americans on the Gulf or Atlantic coasts, the daily weather forecast always comes with a constant thrum of worry — any small disturbance in the Atlantic has the potential to evolve into a major storm. And as hurricane season …
(2025-05-08). Police find human remains suspected to be of missing journalist and partner. sanews.gov.za Police find human remains suspected to be of missing journalist and partner | The National Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS), General Fannie Masemola, has confirmed that the police have found human remains in an open veld in the KwaMhlanga area in Mpumalanga. | Police spokesperson, Brigadier Athlenda Mathe, said DNA testing will be conducted to ascertain if they belong to missing Pretoria-based journalist and his partner. | "The area where the remains were found was pointed out by suspects as an area where they left the pair," said Mathe on Thursday. | The couple had been missing since 18 Fe…
(2025-05-08). Minister commends Eastern Cape abalone poaching bust. sanews.gov.za Minister commends Eastern Cape abalone poaching bust | The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, has commanded a joint law enforcement operation, which led to the arrest of three suspects involved in illegal abalone possession in the Eastern Cape. | Three male suspects, aged 27, 28, and 32, were arrested in the early hours of Wednesday, following a joint operation by the Gonubie SAPS, East London Dog Unit, and Green Scorpions. | The operation was initiated after authorities received an intelligence about illegal diving activities at German Bay Beach. | In a statement issued on Wedne…
(2025-05-08). Preferred bidders announced for Transnet's South Dunes Precinct. sanews.gov.za Preferred bidders announced for Transnet's South Dunes Precinct | Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has named five companies as preferred bidders for the development of liquid bulk and green fuel terminals in the South Dunes Precinct of the Port of Richards Bay for a 25-year concession period. | The development, worth approximately R17 billion, is an integral part of expanding the port's liquid bulk handling capacity, while advancing South Africa's energy transition. | Following a Request for Proposals (RFP) issued on 6 December 2023 under the Section 56 process of the National Ports Act (No. 12 of 2005),…
(2025-05-08). Nowhere to hide for high-profile criminals. sanews.gov.za Nowhere to hide for high-profile criminals | The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) has made significant inroads in apprehending individuals involved in high-profile cases, thus ensuring accountability and justice for victims. | This is according to DPCI Head Lieutenant General Godfrey Lebeya, who briefed media on Thursday on the successes and progress made with regards to high profile cases in the fourth quarter of the 2024/2025 financial year. | He said the DPCI remains committed to its mandate of investigating, preventing and combating national priority offences without fear, favour or prejudi…
(2025-05-08). Economic reforms key to inclusive growth. sanews.gov.za Economic reforms key to inclusive growth | Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has underscored the importance of accelerating economic reforms in order to achieve rapid and inclusive growth. | The Minister was speaking at the "In order to drive more rapid and inclusive growth over the next five years, we must accelerate economic reform. A commitment to swift implementation of reforms is requi…
(2025-05-08). The head of FEMA defended the agency on Capitol Hill. Trump fired him. grist.org On Thursday, the Trump administration forced Cameron Hamilton, the acting head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, out of his job. The move came one day after Hamilton told lawmakers that the agency, which the administration favors dismantling, shouldn't be eliminated. | "I do not believe it is in the best interests of the American people to eliminate the Federal Emergency Management Agency," Hamilton told members of the House homeland security subcommittee. President Donald J. Trump named him acting head of the agency — more specifically, the senior official performing the duties of the administ…
(2025-05-08). Plastics companies know about chemical recycling's shortcomings — but still sell it as a solution. grist.org 
(2025-05-08). The Trump administration has all but stopped enforcing environmental laws. grist.org 
Protecting the nation from polluters is a core function of the Environmental Protection Agency. But in the last few months, federal enforcement of major violations of environmental laws appears to have ground to a halt. A Grist review of data from the Department of Justice and EPA found that the Trump administration has not filed any new cases against major polluters in its first three months. Similarly, the number of minor civil and criminal enforcement cases has also significantly declined since President Donald Trump took office on January 20. | The hands-off approach to environmental enforcement comes amid…
(2025-05-08). 77 years of Nakba: Join protests and commemorations. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-08). Green Left Show A socialist take on the federal election result. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-08). Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre demands Ashley Youth Detention be closed immediately. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-08). Gomeroi, unions and MPs protest Santos Pilliga gas project. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-08). Vale Tracy Sorensen: Academic, author and all-round creative human. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-08). 'Leaving no one behind' means raising welfare payments. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-08). Neoliberal highway to public housing hell. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-08). CFMEU, MUA and NSW nurses, midwives and doctors march on May Day. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-08). Better workplace conditions help us all. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-08). Why we need democratic electoral reform. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-08). Vale Gaetano Greco — a life of action and principle. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-08). Dirty salmon and the corporate takeover of Tasmania's waters. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-05-08). Meet 100 Most Accomplished MBAs of Year 2025. ummid.com The 2025 list of most accomplished full-time MBAs is out and this has more females and looks more international if compared with previous years.
(2025-05-08). Maulana Ghulam Mohammad Vastanvi passes away. ummid.com Maulana Ghulam Mohammad Vastanvi, founder of a chain of Islamic seminaries, Medical, Engineering, Polytechnic, Teacher Training colleges, passed away Sunday May 04, 2025.
(2025-05-08). Now Row Over Aligarh Muslim University Riding Club Land. ummid.com Aligarh Nagar Nigam, the Municipal Corporation of Aligarh, has taken over the land of Aligarh Muslim University's riding club sparking outrage and protest.
(2025-05-08). Saudi Arabia 1st in Asia to qualify 2029 FIFA Club World Cup. ummid.com Saudi Arabia has become first in Asia to qualify for the 2029 FIFA Club World Cup following Al Ahli FC's victory over Japan's Kawasaki Frontale in the AFC Champions League Elite Finals Jeddah 2025.
(2025-05-08). Halal economy pegged at $12 trillion by 2030: Halal India CEO. ummid.com The global Halal economy has reached a significant milestone, valued at $12 trillion by 2030.
(2025-05-08). Maharashtra 12th HSC Result 2025 Out, Konkan Topper Again. ummid.com The Konkan region topped again whereas the state registered an overall pass percentage of 91.88% in the 12th HSC exam 2025 result of which was declared by the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary & Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) today.
(2025-05-08). Maharashtra HSC Result 2025 Today: Steps, Link to Check. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary & Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) has officially confirmed to announce the Maharashtra HSC 12th result 2025 today i.e. Monday May 5, 2025.
(2025-05-08). SC hearing on Waqf Act 2025 deferred till May 15. ummid.com The hearing on a batch of pleas challenging the controversial Waqf Amendment Act 2025 in the Supreme Court of India has been deferred till Thursday May 15, 2025.
(2025-05-08). Taliban Gaining International Recognition. ummid.com Afghanistan's Taliban rulers were termed as 'pariahs' and shunned by the international community, but recently the hard-line militants have notched up some big wins in their diplomatic efforts to forge international ties.
(2025-05-08). Kerala SSLC Result 2025 – Steps and Links to Check. ummid.com Kerala Board of Public Examinations (KBPE), also called as Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan, is declaring Kerala Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) or Class 10 board examination 2024 result on May 09, 2025.
(2025-05-08). MP 10th Result 2025 Declared, Pragya Jaiswal State Topper. ummid.com Pragya Jaiswal of Singrauli district has topped the Madhya Pradesh High School Certificate (HSC) Class 10 Matric 2025 exam the result of which was announced today.
(2025-05-08). MP 10th Result 2025: Fatima, Sumbul, Tarannum, Ashhad in Top 10 List. ummid.com Madhya Pradesh SSC 2025 Toppers List: Shezah Fatima, Sumbul Khan, Tarannum Rangrez and Mohammed Ashhad are four Muslims who have figured in the MPBSE Madhya Pradesh 10th List of Top 10 for the year 2025 released along with the result Tuesday.
(2025-05-08). MP 12th Result 2025 Declared, Priyal Dwivedi State Topper. ummid.com Priyal Dwivedi of Satna district has topped the Madhya Pradesh Higher Secondary (HSSC) Class 12 Inter 2025 exam the result of which was announced today.
(2025-05-08). Tamil Nadu 12th HSE +2 Result 2025 Date Confirmed. ummid.com The Directorate of Government Examinations, Tamil Nadu has officially confirmed to declare Class 12 HSE +2 result 2025 on May 08, 2025.
(2025-05-08). Meet Sophia Qureshi – The Colonel Trending After Indian Airstrikes in Pakistan. ummid.com Colonel Sophia Qureshi – a Muslim, and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh — a Hindu, were given the task to address the media to give details of the late night airstrikes in Pakistan codenamed 'Operation Sindoor' was aimed to showcase the united face of the country.
(2025-05-08). TN 12th (2025) Result Declared, Ariyalur State Topper. ummid.com Tamil Nadu State Board of Secondary Education (TNBSE) has announced Class 12 i.e. HSE +2 exam result 2025 on its official website tnresults.nic.in along with Pass Percentage details, Merit List and Toppers name.
(2025-05-08). Malegaon Blast Case Judgement Deferred Till July 31. ummid.com A Special NIA Court Thursday May 8, 2025 deferred till July this year the judgment in the 2008 Malegaon blast case.
(2025-05-08). President Trump's Proposal to Eliminate Income Taxes: Can It Be Done? scheerpost.com By Ellen Brown / Original to ScheerPost In February, President Trump said that tariffs would generate so much income that Americans would no longer need to pay income taxes. The latest plan, according to U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, is to abolish income taxes for people who earn less than $150,000 yearly. That move would affect …
(2025-05-08). Demolition of DEI: Is It Working? scheerpost.com By Jim Mamer / Original to ScheerPost I ended all of the lawless, so-called diversity, equity and inclusion bullshit all across the entire federal government and the private sector. President Donald Trump May 1, 2025 in Michigan For years, Donald J. Trump has been a spiteful, crusty, ill-tempered curmudgeon who, since his second inauguration, has …
(2025-05-08). Tornadoes may hit east China's Jiangxi. ecns.cn The National Meteorological Center (NMC) continued to issue heavy rain and severe convective weather warnings from Wednesday evening to Thursday morning, noting that somen areas in East China's Jiangxi Province might experience tornadoes.
(2025-05-08). China slams U.S.' elimination of de minimis policy. ecns.cn China firmly opposes the United States' decision to eliminate the de minimis exemption, a tax-free policy that allows low-cost parcels to enter the U.S. duty-free, for Chinese goods, and will work with all countries to promote the sound development of cross-border e-commerce.
(2025-05-08). Beijing to host world's first Humanoid Robots Games. ecns.cn The world's first comprehensive sports competition dedicated to humanoid robots — the World Humanoid Robot Games — will be held from August 15 to 17 at Beijing's National Stadium (the Bird's Nest) and the National Speed Skating Oval (the Ice Ribbon), according to the official "Beijing Release" WeChat account.
(2025-05-08). China identifies four newly recorded fungal species in E China. ecns.cn Researchers have uncovered four newly recorded species of macrofungi in Haiyan County of Jiaxing, East China's Zhejiang Province, as reported on Wednesday by Haiyan Branch of Jiaxing Municipal Ecological Environment Bureau, Zhejiang Province.
(2025-05-08). Xi says deepening China-Russia ties needed to uphold int'l equity, improve global governance. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said Thursday that the continuous development and deepening of China-Russia relations is the call of the times for safeguarding international fairness and justice and promoting the reform of the global governance system.
(2025-05-08). Xi says China-Russia relations more confident, stable and resilient in new era. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Thursday that China-Russia relations have grown more confident, stable and resilient in the new era.
(2025-05-08). Xi attends welcome ceremony held by Putin. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping attended on Thursday a welcome ceremony held by Russian President Vladimir Putin.
(2025-05-08). Xi holds talks with Putin. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks here on Thursday with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
(2025-05-08). China's logistics industry prosperity index reaches 51.1% in April. ecns.cn China's logistics industry prosperity index, an index tracking prosperity of the country's logistics market, reached 51.1 percent in April, Securities Daily reported on Wednesday.
(2025-05-08). Shanghai releases 10 major missions on improving business environment. ecns.cn The municipal government of Shanghai released on Thursday a circular outlining 10 major missions to seek further breakthroughs in improving its business environment, aiming at further stabilizing employment, companies' operations and market expectations.
(2025-05-08). China imposes antidumping duties on imports of cypermethrin from India. ecns.cn China has decided to impose antidumping duties ranging from 48.4 percent to 166.2 percent on the imports of cypermethrin originating from India, effective from Wednesday for 5 years, according to the Ministry of Commerce.
(2025-05-08). Xi urges safeguarding legacy of WWII victory. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday called for concerted efforts to defend the legacy of World War II (WWII) victory as the world is once again reeling from the specter of hegemonism and power politics.
(2025-05-08). RedNote collaborates with Alibaba amid increasing retailer competition in China. ecns.cn Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba and social media platform RedNote announced a collaboration on Wednesday to further boost opening and integration and help merchants do businesses.
(2025-05-08). U.S. to rescind and replace Biden-era global AI chip export curbs: media. ecns.cn The U.S. administration plans to rescind and modify a Biden-era rule that curbed the export of sophisticated artificial-intelligence chips, a spokeswoman for the Department of Commerce said on Wednesday U.S. time, the Reuters reported.
(2025-05-08). Southwest China launches 'Panda Train' trial ride. ecns.cn "Panda Train ∑ Chengdu" began trial rides on Wednesday, marking the debut of the first panda-themed tourism train in southwest China.
(2025-05-08). Chinese embassy reiterates three points after U.S. signals planned trade talks not initiated by Washington. ecns.cn A spokesperson for the Chinese Embassy in the U.S. said on Thursday that first, the U.S. side has recently reached out to China through various channels, actively conveying its desire to engage with China on tariffs and other related issues.
(2025-05-08). PLA prevents Philippine corvette from entering Chinese territorial waters around Huangyan Dao. ecns.cn The PLA Southern Theater Command organized naval and air forces to lawfully track, monitor, issue warnings, and expel the vessel, effectively preventing the Philippine vessel from entering China's territorial waters.
(2025-05-08). Technical challenges persist despite mounting enthusiasm, progress. ecns.cn Beyond marathons, humanoid robots are entering factories, academia, research and specialized industries in China.
(2025-05-08). Humanoids in factories share knowledge as they learn. ecns.cn In the sprawling assembly lines of Chinese automaker Geely's Zeekr 5G smart factory in Ningbo, Zhejiang province, a new generation of workers is quietly revolutionizing manufacturing.
(2025-05-08). PLA thwarts Philippine intrusion in Huangyan Island. ecns.cn The People's Liberation Army effectively thwarted a Philippine military vessel which attempted to intrude into China's territorial waters near Huangyan Island in the South China Sea on Monday, a spokesman said on Thursday.
(2025-05-08). Hong Kong's talent scheme attracts over 53,000 applications, with nearly 90 pct approved. ecns.cn The Admission Scheme for Mainland Talents and Professionals (ASMTP) of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) has received over 53,000 applications in the past two years, with nearly 90% approved, Chris Sun Yuk-han, the Secretary for Labor and Welfare of the HKSAR said on Wednesday.
(2025-05-08). BREAKING: Starmer facing a formal rebellion over proposed DWP cuts. thecanary.co 
Keir Starmer is headed for a major rebellion from his own MPs, as shown in a letter signed by more than 40 MPs. Labour's plans for Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) disability benefit cuts have come in for severe criticism from disabled people, charities, and other organisations. As the Canary's Hannah Sharland reported: The […] | By
(2025-05-08). VE Day 80 commemorations are misusing the past to push for more militarism. thecanary.co British pacifists, along with many others, are commemorating the 80th anniversary of VE Day today. They argue that this is an occasion for reflection and learning from the past. Most importantly, they warn against using the anniversary to bolster support for current militaristic policies. Of course, Keir Starmer's Labour Party government is encouraging precisely that: […] | By
(2025-05-08). DWP minister Stephen Timms under pressure as petition calls for him to be sacked. thecanary.co 
The organiser of a petition to oust Labour MP Stephen Timms as the minister for disabled people has spoken out about why he is unfit to represent chronically ill and disabled communities after a run-in with the dual social security minister himself. In particular, long-time myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) campaigner Sally Callow made the personal observation […] | By
(2025-05-08). RMT launches a campaign to amid shocking practices. thecanary.co The National Union of Rail, Maritime, and Transport Workers (RMT) has launched a campaign to end outsourcing on the railways. It has branded the practice as a vehicle for systemic racism, low pay, and poor service standards across the network. RMT launch end outsourcing campaign A new RMT report, How Outsourcing Embeds Systemic Racism on […] | By
(2025-05-08). Self-testing rape kits in Bristol have deterred VAWG city-wide. thecanary.co Rape is effectively decriminalized — less than 1% of rapists were convicted last year. It's therefore unsurprising that of the 407,568 women raped last year, 5 in 6 chose not to report. However, according to university students, the presence of 'Enough' in Bristol, and the possibility of self-testing after rape, has created 70% deterrence in […] | By
(2025-05-08). WASPI legal fight against the DWP has "fair shot" at proceeding says expert. thecanary.co In a determined effort to rectify the injustices faced by women affected by changes to the state pension age, the Women Against State Pension Inequality (WASPI) campaigners are making headway in their ongoing legal battle against the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) — with one expert weighing in that the case has a "fair […] | By
(2025-05-08). Mexican journalist Miguel àÅngel Anaya missing in Veracruz. cpj.org Mexico City, May 8, 2025—Mexican authorities must investigate the disappearance of journalist Miguel àÅngel Anaya Castillo, the founder and editor of news website Pánuco Online, and determine whether it is related to his work as a journalist, the Committee to Protect Journalists said Thursday. "The disappearance of Miguel àÅngel Anaya not only underscores the terrifying…
(2025-05-08). Peruvian journalist killed by gunmen in Iquitos. cpj.org Bogotá, May 8, 2025—Peruvian authorities must swiftly and comprehensively complete their investigation into the killing of Hora Cero (Zero Hour) host Raúl Celis López who was shot dead Wednesday in the northern Peruvian city of Iquitos, and hold those responsible to account, the Committee to Protect Journalists said Thursday. "Impunity in crimes against journalists must…
(2025-05-08). Turkish Cypriot journalist threatened, source murdered after reporting on alleged government corruption. cpj.org Istanbul, May 8, 2025—Authorities in Turkish occupied Northern Cyprus must do everything in their power to ensure the safety of chief editor Ay≈üemden Akƒ±n, who was threatened after her Turkish news site Bugàºn Kƒ±brƒ±s published her three-part investigation into alleged government corruption, the Committee to Protect Journalists said Thursday. Akƒ±n said she received a threatening phone call a…
(2025-05-08). Green Party Deputy Leader Zack Polanski Says UK Must Leave NATO Because of Trump. bylinetimes.com The frontrunner to become the next leader of the Green Party of England and Wales has called on his party to abandon its commitment to the UK remaining in its military alliance with America and other European nations, telling Byline Times that Donald Trump's presidency means that "the age of NATO is now over". | Current Green Party co-leader Carla Denyer announced her intention on Thursday not to stand in the upcoming contest, after her current deputy Zack Polanski announced his own intention to stand earlier this week. | Speaking to this paper, Polanski said that the party's next leader needs to be "bolder" i…
(2025-05-08). Colombia's former senate president arrested on corruption charges. colombiareports.com Prosecutors arrested the former president of Colombia's Senate over allegations that he received bribes from government officials seeking to buy his support. Senator Ivan Name was taken into custody in Bogota after the Supreme Court ordered the prosecution to arrest the prominent Green Alliance politician. According to two jailed former directors of the governmental disaster …
(2025-05-08). New Caledonia's political talks no outcome after three days of 'conclave'. asiapacificreport.nz By Patrick Decloitre, RNZ Pacific correspondent French Pacific Desk After three solid days of talks in retreat mode, New Caledonia's political parties have yet to reach an agreement on the French Pacific territory's future status. The talks, held with French Minister for Overseas Manuel Valls and French Prime Minister's special advisor Eric Thiers, have since…
(2025-05-08). Jumping to Blame Renewables for Iberian Outage. fair.org 
The world doesn't know yet what caused the dramatic power outage on the Iberian Peninsula (BBC,
(2025-05-08). CPUSA, Popular Socialists of Mexico: No walls or deportations! cpusa.org 
Joint greetings from the Communist Party of the United States (CPUSA) and the Popular Socialist Party of Mexico (PPSM) to the working class of the world, and in particular to those of the United States of America and Mexico. | In the face of the threat of North American imperialism, today represented by Donald Trump, which empowers right-wing forces around the world and various fascist expressions by promoting racist, xenophobic, misogynistic, and discriminatory discourses that foster hatred against migrants, the working class, and vulnerable sectors of the population, our parties express their solidarity with…
(2025-05-08). Belarus, China to expand cooperation in strategic projects. eng.belta.by The parties agreed to draw up and approve a roadmap for cooperation until 2030 with a view to deepening practical interaction, strengthening technological and production cooperation.
(2025-05-08). Belarusian PM meets with UAE state minister to discuss trade. eng.belta.by Belarusian Prime Minister Aleksandr Turchin met with UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi in Minsk on 8 May to discuss simplifying trade between the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and the UAE.
(2025-05-08). State minister hails UAE cooperation with Belarus. eng.belta.by UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi praised the progress in cooperation between the United Arab Emirates and Belarus as he met with Belarusian Prime Minister Aleksandr Turchin in Minsk on 8 May.
(2025-05-08). MFA hosts Victory Day celebrations. eng.belta.by The Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs hosted the opening of an exhibition dedicated to the 80th anniversary of Victory on 8 May. Attending the event were Belarusian Minister of Foreign Minister Maksim Ryzhenkov, Belarusian and foreign diplomats.
(2025-05-08). Lukashenko arrives in Russia on working visit. eng.belta.by On 9 May the president is expected to attend the festivities marking the | 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great patriotic War both in Minsk | and Moscow.
(2025-05-08). Lukashenko comments on potato supply situation in retail in Belarus. eng.belta.by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko spoke about the situation with potato availability in stores as he attended the opening ceremony of the Minsk International Exhibition Center on 8 May.
(2025-05-08). Lukashenko congratulates newly-elected Pope Leo XIV. eng.belta.by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has sent greetings to Pope Leo XIV on his election, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian leader.
(2025-05-08). Lukashenko goes to Kremlin to attend concert for heads of foreign delegations. eng.belta.by The event will take place in the Kremlin's Hall of the Order of St. Andrew.
(2025-05-08). Lukashenko: Northern Waterfront project should look to the future. eng.belta.by After opening the exhibition center, the head of state got familiar with | the implementation of the Northern Waterfront project. Minsk Mayor | Vladimir Kukharev briefed the president on the construction progress.
(2025-05-08). Lukashenko off to Russia on working visit. eng.belta.by On 9 May the president is expected to attend the festivities marking the | 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great patriotic War both in Minsk | and Moscow.
(2025-05-08). Lukashenko suggests permanent display of national achievements at Minsk exhibition center. eng.belta.by The Minsk International Exhibition Center should house a permanent exposition, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he attended the opening ceremony of the center in Minsk on 8 May.
(2025-05-08). Lukashenko to attend Victory Day festivities in Moscow, Minsk on 9 May. eng.belta.by On 8 May, the head of state will go on a working visit to the Russian Federation to attend the Victory Parade on Red Square in Moscow on May 9 together with other foreign leaders.
(2025-05-08). Lukashenko urges Belarusians to develop objects of the future. eng.belta.by "If we do not develop objects of the future, we will be vulnerable," Aleksandr Lukashenko said.
(2025-05-08). Lukashenko: We must preserve peace in Belarus. eng.belta.by Amid chaos and instability in the world, Belarus remains a quiet, peaceful country, and we must preserve it, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he attended the opening ceremony of Minsk International Exhibition Center on 8 May.
(2025-05-08). consul general sees Great Victory as valuable lesson for future generations. eng.belta.by The Consulate General of Belarus in Dubai hosted an event to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War. The event brought together representatives of diplomatic missions, local residents and the Belarusian diaspora living in the UAE.
(2025-05-08). Belarus, Kazakhstan discuss cooperation in military-patriotic education. eng.belta.by The parties discussed further cooperation in information support and military-patriotic education, expressing mutual interest in strengthening bilateral interaction.
(2025-05-08). military delegation attends Victory Day celebrations in Moscow. eng.belta.by A Belarusian military delegation is visiting Moscow to participate in the celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945.
(2025-05-08). Belarus, Moldova interested in expanding inter-parliamentary cooperation. eng.belta.by The parties discussed further interaction between the friendship groups at the parliaments of Belarus and Moldova, outlined promising areas of bilateral interparliamentary cooperation that are of mutual interest for Belarus and Moldova.
(2025-05-08). Belarus to observe national moment of silence on 9 May. eng.belta.by Belarus remembers! Remembers everyone! Let us stop for a minute, let us remember all those to whom we owe our lives!
(2025-05-08). 'He was an example of bravery and courage' This Belarusian marched through Red Square in 1945. eng.belta.by 80 years ago, veteran of the Great Patriotic War Ivan Kazyuchits took part in the first Victory Parade in Moscow. Tomorrow his grandson Lieutenant Colonel of Justice Gennady Bileichik will march as part of the parade in Minsk.
(2025-05-08). Living Memory of Grateful Generations monument delivered to Moscow. eng.belta.by The first monument of the Living Memory of Grateful Generations project was installed in Minsk on 2 July 2022, and the second one – in Brest on 28 July 2024. The project is supported by President Aleksandr Lukashenko of Belarus and President Vladimir Putin of Russia.
(2025-05-08). Over 145,000 family capital deposits opened in Belarus. eng.belta.by The Labor and Social Security Ministry noted that the family capital program applies to families raising three and more children. From 1 January till 31 December 2025 the family capital equals Br33,275.
(2025-05-08). Stories of heroes and traitors. BelTA to broadcast all episodes of Chronicles documentary on 9 May. eng.belta.by On the day of Great Victory, 9 May, BelTA will show all episodes of the documentary series Chronicles on its YouTube channel. It is almost 10 hours of stories about feats and atrocities, about heroes and traitors.
(2025-05-08). Mattel to raise toy prices amid tariff pressure. america.cgtn.com 
Global toy giant Mattel, best known for the iconic Barbie doll, announced it will raise prices in the U.S. in response to new U.S. tariff policies. The company also revealed longer-term plans to reduce its reliance on imports from China as it adjusts its supply chain strategy. CGTN's Poppie Mphuthing reports.
(2025-05-08). New Brazil—Paraguay bridge key to Atlantic—Pacific trade route. america.cgtn.com 
A major new bridge linking Brazil and Paraguay is nearing completion, forming a critical part of the Bi-Oceanic Corridor. This strategic trade route is designed to connect the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, similar to the Panama Canal. The corridor is expected to transform how South American goods reach Asian markets. CGTN's Paulo Cabral reports from the Brazil—Paraguay border.
(2025-05-08). U.S. vows major overhaul of air traffic control amid safety concerns. america.cgtn.com 
The U.S. government announced plans on Thursday, May 8 to radically revamp the nation's aging air traffic control system, following rising concerns over safety and chronic understaffing. CGTN's Owen Fairclough reports.
(2025-05-08). Trump wants free Suez passage for US. Cairo says Egypt First. newarab.com 
(2025-05-08). How easy is it for Muslims to live authentically in Japan. newarab.com 
When most people think of Japan, their minds typically wander to anime, cutting-edge technology, and sushi. | For the longest time, that was my own perception of a country that felt as though it existed in a world entirely its own. | But when I finally arrived, I wanted to see what navigating Japan would be like as a Muslim. Would it be easy to find halal food? How do the Japanese treat Muslims? Ultimately, I wanted to understand: how does Islam's crescent fare in the land of the rising sun? | Without a doubt, Japan is home to some of the world's finest cuisine, with dishes like ramen and sushi being iconic re…
(2025-05-08). Amnesty: UAE supplying Sudan paramilitaries with Chinese weapons. newarab.com 
(2025-05-08). Jailed Istanbul Mayor Imamoglu's X account blocked in Turkey. newarab.com 
(2025-05-08). Robert Prevost named as first US pope in Catholic Church history. newarab.com 
USA Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected the new pope and leader of the A moderate who was close to The 69-year-old Chicago native, had served as prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops after…
(2025-05-08). Sudan: What is the Flamingo naval base, attacked by RSF forces. newarab.com 
The Sudanese army's On Thursday, the RSF launched several drone strikes on the base, located in
(2025-05-08). Sudan's RSF keeps up drone campaign against army-held cities. newarab.com 
Drones struck army-held areas of eastern and southern Attacks targeted the country's main naval base outside "The militia launched another drone…
(2025-05-08). Trump announces 'full and comprehensive' trade deal with UK. newarab.com 
(2025-05-08). White smoke billows from Sistine Chapel, new pope elected. newarab.com 
White smoke billowed from the chimney of the Thousands of pilgrims and curious onlookers in St Peter's Square cheered and applauded as the smoke appeared and bells began to ring, indicating the 2,000-year-old institution has its 267th pope.
(2025-05-08). Fiji media's Stan Simpson blasts 'hypocrites' in social media clash over press freedom. asiapacificreport.nz 
Pacific Media Watch Barely hours after being guest speaker at the University of the South Pacific's annual World Press Freedom Day event this week, Fiji media industry stalwart Stanley Simpson was forced to fend off local trolls whom he described as "hypocrites". "Attacked by both the Fiji Labour Party and ex-FijiFirst MPs in just one…
(2025-05-08). My Life is a Drain. covertactionmagazine.com [Editor's Note: CovertAction Magazine has been among those outlets to detail the ever more rightward shift in U.S. politics and attendant growth of the U.S. warfare state and how this has resulted in widening domestic inequalities, a fraying of the U.S. middle class and unbearable lives for many people saddled with huge bills and debt. …
(2025-05-08). On This Day. . smoothiex12.blogspot.com Larry gives a good rebuke.
(2025-05-08). Rostov-On-Don State Technical University. smoothiex12.blogspot.com 1418 (yes, this is the number of days Great Patriotic War lasted) students sing and dance Katyusha.
(2025-05-08). Russian Soldiers Die Too. smoothiex12.blogspot.com Nowhere near VSU numbers, but they do and their bodies are evacuated as soon as humanly possible and are given proper identification, send-off by relatives and are provided honorable funeral. I am not a cold hard animal, albeit I understand clearly the issue of physical annihilation of VSU and the remnants of 404 mobilizational potential. I also know the degree to which Ukrainians have been brainwashed and conditioned for this slaughter. But here is a sister of one of the VSU militants (I cannot call them soldiers anymore) who was called to identify the body of her KIAed brother ⚪ this is not neural network or pro…
(2025-05-08). Ontario is killing its Endangered Species Act. thenarwhal.ca This will make it easier to build mines and infrastructure projects like Highway 413.
(2025-05-08). Chinese language proficiency competition held in Nairobi. africa.cgtn.com 
The Kenyan leg of the 24th "Chinese Bridge" Chinese language proficiency competition for foreign university students was held at the University of Nairobi on Wednesday. This year's competition was organized with the theme "One World, One Family." 19 Kenyan finalists, shortlisted from a pool of 200 candidates from universities and institutes across the country, showcased …
(2025-05-08). Humanitarian health forum in Nairobi confronts climate's growing toll on global health. africa.cgtn.com Global leaders in humanitarian health convened in Nairobi on Wednesday for the 2025 Humanitarian Health Research Forum. The three-day meeting, co-hosted by the African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) and Elrha, brought together over 150 researchers, policymakers, and humanitarian experts seeking evidence-based solutions to climate-induced health emergencies. Fatima Mohammed Cole, Deputy Regional Director for …
(2025-05-08). NicaNotes: Ben Linder, an angel on a bicycle, an engineer with the soul of a clown, murdered by US government-funded Contras, April 28, 1987. afgj.org 
By Stalin Vladimir Centeno (Stalin Centeno is a Nicaraguan print and radio journalist living in Managua. This article was first published by Chicago Alba Solidarity. Read the article in Spanish here.) In a corner of northern Nicaragua, where the mountains embrace the dignity of humble people, a young engineer born in Portland, Oregon, decided to…
(2025-05-08). Trump Decimated the Lab Protecting Great Lakes Water Supply Millions Depend On. truthout.org Just one year ago, JD Vance was a leading advocate of the Great Lakes and the efforts to restore the largest system of freshwater on the face of the planet. As a U.S. senator from Ohio, Vance called the lakes "an invaluable asset" for his home state. He supported more funding for a program that delivers "the tools we need to fight invasive species, algal blooms, pollution… |
(2025-05-08). CBO Report: Millions of Enrollees Would Be Dropped From Medicaid Under GOP Cuts. truthout.org A new analysis from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) shows that major cuts to Medicaid proposed by Republicans would remove millions of enrollees from the program. Republicans have repeatedly claimed that the cuts they've proposed would only target supposedly wasteful spending and abuse of Medicaid, which is funded jointly by states and the federal government. |
(2025-05-08). Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration From Deporting Immigrants to Libya. truthout.org A federal judge has placed a hold on the U.S. government's plans to deport a number of immigrants to Libya, following allegations from immigrants, their families and their lawyers that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials told them they would soon be sent to that country. The injunction placed by U.S. District Judge Brian Murphy states that the Trump administration's actions… |
(2025-05-08). Trump Dismisses Rising Costs Worries, Wrongly Claims Consumers Don't Pay Tariffs. truthout.org During his announcement of a trade deal with the United Kingdom on Thursday, President Donald Trump dismissed the idea that American consumers will face higher prices on goods still subject to his tariffs. Several companies have repeatedly indicated (even before Trump was elected in 2024) that any tariffs implemented by Trump would likely prompt them to raise prices. During a press briefing… |
(2025-05-08). Trump Officials Pressure Nations to Approve Musk's Starlink During Tariff Talks. truthout.org Trump administration officials have reportedly been pressuring countries facing U.S. tariffs to approve satellite internet services offered by Elon Musk's Starlink to help grease trade negotiations, further underscoring the conflicts of interest stemming from the mega-billionaire's proximity to the White House. The Washington Post reported Wednesday that it obtained "a series of internal… |
(2025-05-08). Judge Questions Whether Trump's Hands Are Really Tied Over Kilmar Abrego García. truthout.org At a hearing Wednesday on the status of nearly 140 Venezuelan immigrants whom the Trump administration hastily expelled to El Salvador's notorious Terrorism Confinement Center, a federal judge told lawyers representing the detainees that there were "a lot of facts in their favor" regarding whether the White House has the authority to return the men to the United States. During the hearing… |
(2025-05-08). Le Non-Occident Global et la Multipolarité. thealtworld.com Bien que le monde ait clairement cessé d'être unipolaire, les États-Unis s'efforcent de maintenir leurs instruments de contrà¥le. De plus, si, auparavant, cela se faisait de manière voilée (le concept de leadership mondial et de multilatéralisme sous Barack Obama), Donald Trump a décidé d'agir de manière agressive, provoquant un grand émoi avec ses déclarations sur le Groenland, le Canada, le Canal de Panama et même l'OTAN, affaiblissant ainsi les liens du partenariat transatlantique. Ce faisant, certaines structures globalistes ont également été attaquées: les États-Unis se sont retirés de l'OMS, ne reconnai…
(2025-05-08). GOP Advances Bill to Fast-Track Fracking, Logging and Mining on Public Lands. truthout.org The House Natural Resources Committee advanced a portion of the GOP budget package this week that would open vast swaths of public lands to private oil and gas extraction, logging, and coal and mineral mining while fast-tracking permits and slashing oversight of proposed fossil fuel projects. If signed into law, the bill would require the Interior Department to lease out Alaska's Arctic… |
(2025-05-08). Hoy en la Mesa Redonda: El deporte cubano a debate en la Asamblea Nacional. mesaredonda.cubadebate.cu La presidenta de la Comisión parlamentaria de Salud y Deporte y directivos del INDER comparecerán este jueves en la Mesa Redonda para informar sobre la marcha del proceso de conformación del proyecto de Ley del Sistema Deportivo y de la Rendición de Cuentas del INDER a la Asamblea Nacional, que se serán puntos de la agenda de la próxima sesión ordinaria del parlamento cubano.
(2025-05-08). Una Champions League de autor. cubadebate.cu Con las sabidas críticas al nuevo formato de la Champions League, la máxima competición europea no dejó indiferente a nadie. El venidero 30 de mayo, previo a la gran final, una reunión entre la principal cúpula de la UEFA va a definir si se establecen algunos cambios para la venidera temporada.
(2025-05-08). "Así te lo contamos con IA" : La visita a Rusia, anuncios sobre inversiones en la economía cubana y otros temas de actualidad. cubadebate.cu Así te lo contamos con IA: Hoy destacamos en las noticias de Cubadebate este 8 de mayo la visita a Rusia, anuncios sobre inversiones en la economía cubana y otros temas de actualidad. Este podcast ha sido generado con IA usando la herramienta NotebookLM de Google.
(2025-05-08). Avanzan trabajos de mantenimiento en la Central Termoeléctrica Antonio Guiteras. cubadebate.cu Los trabajos de mantenimiento en la Central Termoeléctrica Antonio Guiteras progresan según lo planificado, sin presentar atrasos hasta el momento, informó el periodista José Miguel Solís. El día de hoy se considera decisivo para el éxito de las actividades en curso. En el foco de la intervención, la caldera.
(2025-05-08). Caos en París por la victoria del PSG: Un coche atropelló a varias personas en los Campos Elíseos. cubadebate.cu Una noche de celebración se tiñó de violencia en París cuando una multitud aficionados festejaba el pase de su equipo a la final de la Champions League. La avenida más emblemática de la capital francesa se convirtió en escenario de disturbios tras los festejos del PSG, que venció al Arsenal por 2-1 en la vuelta de las semifinales.
(2025-05-08). Detienen a presunto asesino de joven en campismo popular La Hormiga, en Fomento. cubadebate.cu Contrario a rumores que circulan en redes sociales, el presunto autor de un hecho de asesinato ocurrido el pasado domingo 4 de mayo en el campismo popular La Hormiga, de Fomento, ya se encuentra detenido y confeso, según informaciones ofrecidas por el Ministerio del Interior (Minint), en Sancti Spíritus.
(2025-05-08). Elegido el cardenal Prevost como nuevo Papa, León XIV. cubadebate.cu El cardenal estadounidense Robert Prevost ha sido elegido este jueves como el nuevo Papa, León XIV. Es la primera vez en la historia de la Iglesia Católica que ocupa ese puesto un cardenal de Estados Unidos. De esta manera, el sacerdote se convierte también en el segundo papa del continente americano.
(2025-05-08). Habemus Papam: El cónclave elige a un nuevo papa más rápido de lo esperado (+ Video). cubadebate.cu Fumata blanca. Suenan las campanas de San Pedro. Los 133 cardenales del cónclave más multicultural de la historia han elegido a un nuevo pontífice en un cónclave más ágil de lo esperado. El candidato elegido ha conseguido reunir 89 votos, los dos tercios necesarios para salir elegido. Su nombre se conocerá en breve.
(2025-05-08). Incendio en base de ómnibus de Camagàºey no afectará salidas previstas desde la provincia. cubadebate.cu El director de la Unidad Empresarial de Base àìmnibus Nacionales Camagàºey, Reinier Gómez Muñoz, ofreció una actualización acerca del incendio ocurrido la noche de este miércoles 7 de mayo en la base ubicada en el reparto Jayamá de la ciudad de Camagàºey. Aseguró que el incendio no afectará las salidas de ómnibus desde la provincia.
(2025-05-08). La victoria: Sobre héroes y tumbas. cubadebate.cu Se cumplen 80 años de la victoria del Ejército Rojo sobre el fascismo que pretendía asolar el mundo. Un 2 de mayo de 1945 los soldados soviéticos entraron en Berlín e izaron la bandera roja sobre el Reichstag. Se apagaron las tropas nazis cuando el general Helmuth Weidling se rindió ante las fuerzas soviéticas.
(2025-05-08). Africa is praying for Cardinals in the Conclave through the Radio Maria network. vaticannews.va Africa's Radio Maria network has been encouraging its listeners to pray for the Cardinals as they choose a new Pope. One such prayer initiative was recently hosted at the Marian Shrine of Kibeho in Rwanda. |
(2025-05-08). Archbishop Broglio welcomes Pope Leo XIV: 'A shepherd for a troubled world'. vaticannews.va Archbishop Timothy Broglio, President of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, expresses joy and gratitude following the election of Pope Leo XIV. |
(2025-05-08). Biography of Robert Francis Prevost, Pope Leo XIV. vaticannews.va Prior to his election as Pope Leo XIV, Robert Francis, Cardinal Prevost, was Prefect of the Dicastery for the Bishops. Here you can find the biography of the 267th Bishop of Rome. |
(2025-05-08). Black Smoke: No election after morning of first full day of conclave. vaticannews.va No Pope was elected after the third ballot of the conclave to elect the 267th Pope. |
(2025-05-08). Surrendering oneself to He who guides the Church. vaticannews.va Our Editorial Director reflects on the spiritual significance of accepting the papal ministry as an act of trust in Christ, who guides the Church. |
(2025-05-08). | Habemus Papam! | . vaticannews.va White smoke ascends from the roof of the Sistine Chapel, signalling the election of a new Pope. The world awaits the appearance of the Cardinal electors on the Loggia of St Peter's Basilica, and the announcement of the 266th successor of St Peter. |
(2025-05-08). Can Pakistan Achieve Agenda 2030 Goals? thinktank.pk In a landmark effort to accelerate progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the Government of Pakistan and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) hosted the Pakistan SDGs Policy Dialogue for Action: Accelerating Reform, Investments, and Economic Transformation Toward Agenda 2030 in Islamabad. Aligned with the Prime Minister's National Economic Transformation Plan, the Uraan Pakistan …
(2025-05-08). Uber Threatens to Exit Colorado Over New Rideshare Safety Bill. truthout.org Uber has threatened to cease operations in Colorado if a newly passed rideshare safety bill becomes law. House Bill 25-1291 was recently approved by the Colorado General Assembly and now awaits Democratic Gov. Jared Polis's consideration. The bill aims to enhance safety and accountability in the rideshare industry by introducing stricter driver reporting requirements and compliance checks on… |
(2025-05-08). Francisco, a paz e a romaria dos hipócritas. strategic-culture.su
(2025-05-08). Por que o Dia da Vitória é tà£o importante até hoje para os russos? strategic-culture.su
(2025-05-08). Europa abandona princípios democráticos clássicos. strategic-culture.su Russofobia crescente leva países europeus a violarem liberdades democráticas. | Junte-se a nós no e . | Escreva para nós: | Nos últimos ano…
(2025-05-08). Cuando el liberalismo provocó el apagón de abril en Portugal. strategic-culture.su
(2025-05-08). Top countries relying on hydropower for their electricity. strategic-culture.su
(2025-05-08). Built on 'hopes and dreams' — AUKUS and the future of Australian foreign policy. strategic-culture.su
(2025-05-08). We are witnessing the end of the United States as we know it. strategic-culture.su
(2025-05-08). The Day of Victory reminds the West of a shame it wants to forget. strategic-culture.su Victory Day for Russia is the Day of Shame for the West! | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | It is not just ingratitude… If onl…
(2025-05-08). The story of the Martyrs of Krasnodon. strategic-culture.su
(2025-05-08). 40 years ago, Philly police bombed MOVE's Osage Avenue compound. Mike Africa Jr. wants the home to memorialize the tragedy. whyy.org Have a question about Philly's neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! Homeowners typically take 30 years to pay off their mortgage. | Activist Mike Africa Jr. has no intention of waiting that long when it comes to the loan he took out two years ago on 6221 Osage Ave. — the former address of MOVE's compound in Cobbs Creek. | And he's hoping supporters and the city will help so he can memorialize the site. | "I don't want to make this house some major tourist attrac…
(2025-05-08). GOP lawmakers berate Haverford College president for not discussing discipline for antisemitism. whyy.org The president of Haverford College was berated by Republican lawmakers in a congressional hearing on campus Wendy Raymond appeared alongside two other college presidents on Capitol Hill but was singled out as the only one who would not detail punishments for students and faculty accused of anti-Jewish bias. Asked re…
(2025-05-08). 'Killing us by doing nothing': After 2 UDel student deaths, pleas to make Newark's Main Street safer have officials hustling. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Speed bumps and elevated crosswalks. | Going from two lanes to one. | Closing down a section of the road. | Those options are among the safety measures for Newark's bustling Main Street that city, state and University of Delaware officials are considering after a graduate student died last week after being Marina Vasconc…
(2025-05-08). Hottest Start To May? wattsupwiththat.com This is the usual "One Day = Climate" hooey we are used to seeing from the Met Office, which appears to think we have not worked out there are 364 other days in the year! | In fact a temperature of 29.3C in the London urban heat bubble is not remarkable at this time of year. It was not even as hot as the 16th April was in 1949.
(2025-05-08). Delco Gives kicks off second annual charitable-giving marathon with community tailgates. whyy.org 
(2025-05-08). Sen. John Fetterman raises alarms with outburst at meeting with teachers union officials, AP sources say. whyy.org Democratic Sen. Before long, Fetterman began repeating himself, shouting and questioning why "everybody is mad at me," "why does everyone hate me, what did I ever do" and slamming his hands on a desk, according to one person who was briefed on what occurred. | As the meeting deteriorated, a staff member moved to end it and ushered the visitors into the hallway, where she broke down crying. The staffer was comforted by…
(2025-05-08). What to know about the newly opened immigration detention center in New Jersey's biggest city. whyy.org President
(2025-05-08). Mother's Day fun, VinylCon! and Lekecia Benjamin, in this week's 'Things To Do'. whyy.org 
While some annual holidays have devolved into mostly commercial enterprises, there is one that's worth your time and attention. Celebrating mom (and mother figures) is always worth it for the love and support we get in return. That said, instead of the traditional Mother's Day flowers (they never last) or chocolate, there are events she'd likely love that involve creating memories. You know, moms appreciate that. Depending on her favored musical genre, seeing Grammy-nominated saxophonist Lekecia Benjamin on Friday at the Annenberg is a nice night out. Or, her inner rocker might enjoy Saturday's MMRBQ concert with…
(2025-05-08). "Foolishness on the Page" : Talking with Zahid Rafiq. publicbooks.org "What ends up in the writing is what the characters see, and what they see is determined by how they feel."
(2025-05-08). The Texas-Sized Plan To Shut You Up. levernews.com Texas is considering a sweeping set of legislative changes that would erode First Amendment protections, emboldening corporations and powerful individuals to use retaliatory lawsuits to silence their critics. If passed, the bills could unleash a torrent of defamation attacks against journalists and citizens at a time when major businesses, including major Silicon Valley tech giants, are
(2025-05-08). The Private Equity Time Bomb Is About To Blow. levernews.com 
(2025-05-08). The Prevalence of Dollar in Cambodia: Origins, Impacts, and Pathways to De-dollarization. uwidata.com By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer Cambodia's economy is especially marked by the prevalence of the US dollar usage in conjunction with the country's official currency, the Riel. Dollarization is a persistent economic issue that is both positive and negative to the country's economic sovereignty and policy space. The determinants, impacts, and potential policies of de-dollarization need …
(2025-05-08). Leaders of Russia and China adopt joint statement on further deepening of relations between countries. tvbrics.com Several intergovernmental and interdepartmental documents were also signed…
(2025-05-08). Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping hold talks in Kremlin. tvbrics.com 
The meeting was held both in a narrow and in an enlarged format…
(2025-05-08). Researchers from Iran develop eco-friendly nanocomposite wood for smart homes. tvbrics.com 
Innovative bio-based material combines strength, conductivity, and sustainability to meet the evolving demands of next-generation living spaces…
(2025-05-08). Ancient inscriptions confirm Beijing's 3,000-Year urban history. tvbrics.com 
Archaeological discoveries at the Liulihe site in Beijing's Fangshan District have provided definitive evidence that the city's urban history dates back more than three millennia…
(2025-05-08). La diplomazia di Xi Jinping: un faro di stabilità in un mondo instabile. strategic-culture.su In un'epoca segnata da tensioni globali e incertezze economiche, la Cina di Xi Jinping ha consolidato relazioni regionali e multilaterali, promuovendo dialogo, cooperazione infrastrutturale e impegni climatici concreti per infondere certezze e coesione internazionale. | Segue nostro Da quando Xi Jinping ha assunto la guida del Partito Comunista Cinese e dello Stato, la diplomazia di Pechino ha assunto un carattere riconoscibile per coere…
(2025-05-08). Seminare zizzania, per poi dominare. Il piano NATO/USA nei Balcani. strategic-culture.su Un nuovo round di scontri geopolitici nei Balcani. A cosa puà≤ portare? | La recente dichiarazione del Primo Ministro croato Andrej Plenkoviƒá (HDZ), secondo cui la Repubblica di Croazia non avrebbe imposto sanzioni al Presidente della Republika Srpska, Milorad Dodik (SNSD), rappresenta un duro colpo per quanti non ricordano che nel dicembre 1991 a Zagabria fu lanciata l'idea — congiunta con Belgrado — di creare la Repubblica Croata di Erzeg-Bosnia (HR-HB)" come futura parte costituente della Repubblica di Croazia: "Non siamo nella stessa posizione di altri Paesi non confinanti. Banja Luk…
(2025-05-08). Who made the greatest sacrifice for World War II victory? Not a debatable issue but an open and shut case. strategic-culture.su To be more precise, it would be in a world operating on normal principles of decency. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | To be m…
(2025-05-08). Why is Victory Day still so important for Russians today? strategic-culture.su Probably no country treats the commemoration of victory over Nazi Germany in World War II with the same seriousness as Russia. | Probably no country treats the commemoration of victory over Nazi Germany in World War II with the same seriousness as Russia. In fact, Russians even have a special, unique name for the event: The Great Patriotic War—a name that immediately evokes a distinctly Russian significance, yet one they also wish to see recognized by other nations. | World War II was the most devastating conflict in human history. In its hegemonic project, Nazi Germany occupied nearly all of Europe, aiming…
(2025-05-08). The Real Evil Empire May Surprise You. tomdispatch.com Forty years ago this month, I was commissioned a second lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force. I would be part of America's all-volunteer force (AVF) for 20 years, hitting my marks and retiring as a lieutenant colonel in 2005. In my two decades of service, I met a lot of fine and dedicated officers, enlisted members, and civilians. I worked with the Army, Navy, and Marine Corps as well, and met officers and cadets from countries like Great Britain, Germany, Pakistan, Poland, and Saudi Arabia. I managed not to get shot at or kill anyone. Strangely enough, in other words, my military service was peaceful. Don't get me w…
(2025-05-08). Trump Army Appointee Should Sell His Anduril Stock, Sen. Warren Demands. theintercept.com 
Sen. Elizabeth Warren is calling for President Trump's pick for Under Secretary of the Army to sell his stock in a defense contractor that experts say would pose a clear conflict of interest. | In a federal ethics agreement
(2025-05-08). India Claims Strike on Terror Leader Behind Daniel Pearl's Killing in Major Anti-Terror Operation. themedialine.org 
(2025-05-08). EcoWaste Coalition Makes Last-Ditch Appeal for Basura-Free Polls. pressenza.com 
8 May 2025, Quezon City. As the mid-term election campaign enters its final stretch, an environmental watchdog group urged both national and local candidates to comply with Republic Act No. 9003, or the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act, and keep the polls "basura-free." (waste-free) | The EcoWaste Coalition, an advocate for the human right to a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment, pleaded for "basura-free" polls as candidates conclude their grueling campaign with final motorcades and miting de avance. | RA 9003 prohibits littering and penalizes this environmental offense with a fine of P300 to P1,0…
(2025-05-08). Cebu City Marks a Major Step Toward Cervical Cancer Elimination. pressenza.com 
by Geri Matthew Carretero | Cebu City, Philippines — Cebu City took a significant step in the fight against cervical cancer with the successful launch of the Cervical Cancer Elimination (CCE) Campaign. The event, held on May 8, 2025, was spearheaded by the Cebu City Health Department and the Department of Health (DOH) Region 7, in collaboration with Jhpiego Philippines through the Centralized Model for HPV DNA Screening (CLAMS) Project using the Cobas system, and with support from Olivia Rodrigo's Fund 4 Good—funded by proceeds from her GUTS World Tour in the Philippines. It highlighted the urgent nee…
(2025-05-08). Inside the Indigenous 'land back' movement in Colombia. scheerpost.com Siona leader Mario Erazo Yaiguaje and Amazon Frontlines lawyer Lina Maria Espinosa during a community assembly. (Amazon Frontlines) | By Lital Khaikin / Sharing a border with Ecuador and Peru, the southern Colombian department of Putumayo takes its name from the Quechua term for "gushing river." For some, its landscapes are a sacred doorway to the Amazon rainforest, a world unfathomably greater than the human. For others, however, this land looks more like oilfields and military bases,…
(2025-05-08). Health Department hosts G20 Health Working Group meeting. sanews.gov.za Health Department hosts G20 Health Working Group meeting | The Department of Health will host the third G20 Health Working Group (HWG) meeting this week as part of a series of G20 events taking place across the country this year. | According to the department, the two-day virtual meeting begins on Thursday, 8 May, and will conclude on Friday, 9 May 2025. The focus will be on the health and care workforce, which is essential for strong health systems. | The online gathering will also address the key elements necessary for achieving universal health coverage (UHC), enhancing health security, promoting equity, and f…
(2025-05-08). Webinaire : Le Congo en QueÃÇte de Paix. worldbeyondwar.org Ce webinaire porte sur la guerre en République démocratique du Congo, le travail des activistes et les voix des victimes, offrant une tribune aux acteurs congolais qui fournissent des efforts pour le retour à la paix. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2025-05-08). DOD clinging to empty properties for money is 'out of hand'. responsiblestatecraft.org 
What's worse than the Pentagon spending taxpayer dollars on
(2025-05-08). Disney To Launch First Middle East Theme Park: Disneyland Abu Dhabi Coming To Yas Island. menafn.com (MENAFN – Live Mint) The Walt Disney Company unveiled plans on Wednesday for a new theme park in the United Arab Emirates, underscoring the nation's rising status as a global centre for finance and …
(2025-05-08). 'These Violations Should Never Have Occurred': The Troubled History Of Intercountry Adoption. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Korean adoptees worldwide are grappling with a devastating possibility: they were not truly orphans, but may have been made into orphans . | For decades, adoptees were …
(2025-05-08). Explore The New House Of Representatives. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Are you keen to know how many women there are in the new House of Representatives? And how the parties fare on gender balance? | What about how many young people will have …
(2025-05-08). Inadmissible Evidence: Why A Routine Traffic Stop And Police Photo Went All The Way To The Supreme Court. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | A recent Supreme Court decision could have far reaching consequences on how police can use photographs as evidence. | The central question in Mahia Tamiefuna v The King was …
(2025-05-08). What Is A Blood Cholesterol Ratio? And What Should Yours Be? menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Have you had a blood test to check your cholesterol level? These check the different blood fat components: | total cholesterol | LDL (low-density lipoprotein), which is …
(2025-05-08). Greens' Election Hubris How The Minor Party Lost Its Way And Now Its Leader. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | The Greens' federal election result has been widely condemned as a disaster . | The party has been all but wiped out in the House of Representatives. It has lost three of …
(2025-05-08). 100 Years Of Boom And Bust: A Potted History Of Hollywood's Long Relationship With Australia. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Donald Trump has said the United States should be applying tariffs to movies produced in foreign lands . This has the potential to deeply impact the Australian film …
(2025-05-08). In The Age Of The Influencer, Does The Political Backing Of News Corp Matter Anymore? menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | This year's federal election demonstrated that Australia's media landscape has changed. Big players are no longer kingmakers in politics. | Influencers on TikTok and …
(2025-05-08). Even As Emissions Level Off, Carbon Dioxide In The Atmosphere Is Growing Faster Than Ever. Here's Why. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Over the last decade, humanity's emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) have stabilised after a period of huge growth. Average growth is now down to just 0.6% per year, …
(2025-05-08). Politics With Michelle Grattan: David Pocock Wants Us To Aim For Up To 90% Reduction In Emissions By 2035. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | In the new parliament the government is expected to need only the Greens to pass the legislation opposed by the Coalition. Counting is not finished but on present …
(2025-05-08). Appeals court orders ICE to return detained Turkish student to Vermont. newarab.com 
(2025-05-08). Egypt's Sisi visits Greece, agrees to boost ties, trade. newarab.com 
Egypt's presidency issued a statement saying the meeting "affirmed the momentum…
(2025-05-08). France seeks to raise pressure on Iran over couple's detention. newarab.com 
(2025-05-08). Iran furious at Trump 'renaming' Persian Gulf 'Arabian Gulf'. newarab.com 
In a statement shared on social media, Araghchi rejected the US president's reported intention to adopt the alternative name long favoured by Arab states bordering the waterway. | "Any politically motivate…
(2025-05-08). Iran seeks to cap power outages despite rising summer load. newarab.com 
Iran will seek to limit Reza Kafili, a senior official with Iran's national electricity grid, told the Mehr news agency on Wednesday that the blackout schedule would be implemented more reliably and with clearer communication. | "From Saturday, outages will not exceed two hours unless an unexpected incident occurs," Kafili said. | He nonetheless acknowledge…
(2025-05-08). Libya's rival governments deny migrant deportation deal with US. newarab.com 
(2025-05-08). Operation Sindoor: What's behind the name of India's attack. newarab.com 
India's military strikes on According to Indian government sources quoted in local media, Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally chose the codename, drawing on the Hindu tradition of sindoor – the red powder traditionally worn by married women – to symbolise the aftermath of the…
(2025-05-08). Saudi NEOM city may alter weather patterns, climate experts warn. newarab.com 
(2025-05-08). Tens of thousands take part in Istanbul rally for jailed mayor. newarab.com 
Tens of thousands of people took part in a rally Wednesday in Istanbul to support the city's jailed mayor Ekrem Imamoglu who has become the figurehead of an opposition campaign against the government. | The demonstration was one of the biggest in recent weeks and came as the opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) sought to relaunch its effort for Imamoglu who was detained in March. | "Our struggle is the struggle for democracy, for freedom," CHP leader Ozgur Ozel told the rally. | Imamoglu, who was detained on March 19 on corruption charges which he strongly denies, is seen as the biggest rival to longtime…
(2025-05-08). UN chief warns of 'major escalation' over Port Sudan strikes. newarab.com 
(2025-05-08). US judge blocks deportation of Asian migrants to Libya. newarab.com 
A federal judge on Wednesday temporarily blocked the Trump administration from expelling Asian migrants to war-torn Libya after an emergency appeal from the would-be deportees' lawyers. | District Judge Brian Murphy said such deportations would violate his previous order that migrants being sent to a country other than their own first be given a "meaningful" opportunity to challenge their removal in court and show that they may face persecution. | Murphy's ruling came in response to an emergency motion from lawyers for migrants from Laos, the Philippines and Vietnam who said they were in "imminent" danger of b…
(2025-05-08). 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.
(2025-05-08). 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'.
(2025-05-08). 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.
(2025-05-08). 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.
(2025-05-08). 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.
(2025-05-08). 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.
(2025-05-08). 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?
(2025-05-08). 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.
(2025-05-08). Politics of Communal Polarization in the Name of Pahalgam Attack. ummid.com The BJP's response to the Pahalgam killings is not limited to the domain of foreign policy alone but is tagged with the agenda of communal polarization.
(2025-05-08). Pakistan attacks India with missiles and drones. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Pakistan launched missiles and drones overnight targeting India, New Delhi authorities revealed, as reported by AFP.According to the Indian government, New Delhi retaliated against the attack and attacked an air defence system in Lahore, causing damage."Pakistan attempted to engage a number of military targets … using drones and missiles," India's defence ministry revealed in a statement. | The ministry maintained: "These were neutralised" by India's air defence systems.India's government said that 13 people had been killed in fires carried out by the Pakistani army since Wednesday.The government in…
(2025-05-08). FDA and OpenAI to collaborate on AI drug evaluation. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which is responsible for protecting public health by ensuring the safety, efficacy, and security of drugs, biological products, medical devices, the food supply, cosmetics, and radiation-emitting products, has announced plans to collaborate with OpenAI, the American artificial intelligence research organization, to evaluate drugs and medications using AI.FDA collaborates with OpenAI: The FDA plans to collaborate with OpenAI with the aim of accelerating the drug development and evaluation process. | The project, cderGPT, is an artificial intelligence (AI) t…
(2025-05-08). Chaos erupts in Paris streets after PSG victory over Arsenal. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – Paris recently witnessed a chaotic event after Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) fans swarmed its streets to celebrate the football team's victory against Arsenal in the Champions League. Additionally, hooded youths were also spotted clashing with riot police.Things escalated when fans were spotted destroying public property and setting a car on fire, as clips of the incident swarmed the internet. Several social media users took to platforms such as X (formerly known as Twitter) and condemned the act, calling it "barbaric" and "disrespectful." According to the Daily Mail, the car that drove into the crowd left…
(2025-05-08). Did Donald and Melania Trump split up? Where's US First Lady. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – Social media users and activists in the United States have questioned the disappearance of Melania Trump, the wife of US President Donald Trump.According to netizens, Melania Trump has had rare appearances next to her husband, Donald Trump, following his second presidential election victory, unlike her attitude during the first presidential term.Rumors and speculations spread online claiming that Donald and Melania Trump could have probably split up and claiming that the famous US couple could be heading for a divorce especially following Trump's case with pornstar Stormy Daniels, however, they could h…
(2025-05-08). Google refers to Persian Gulf as 'Arabian Gulf' in latest update. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA — Google, the American multinational technology company, reportedly referred to the Persian Gulf as the 'Arabian Gulf' in its latest update, according to media reports.Google renames Persian Gulf: Multiple Google users in the Middle East have reported that the updated Google app now displays the name 'Arabian Gulf' when searching for 'Persian Gulf.' Google has not issued an official statement on the matter. | Notably, the US president Donald Trump reportedly proposed changing the name of the Persian Gulf to the 'Arabian Gulf,' according to the Associated Press. This suggestion came amid ongo…
(2025-05-08). Trump to announce trade deal with UK on Thursday, reports say. aljazeera.com Reports come after US president teased the announcement of agreement with an unnamed country.
(2025-05-08). Vatican fashion: Rome's tailors abuzz over prospect of new pope. aljazeera.com As Rome's tailors stitch new garments for clergymen, observers say a pope's dress code provides hints about his vision.
(2025-05-08). Fact check: Has Canadian tourism to Florida dropped by 80 percent? aljazeera.com Congressman Jared Moskowitz claimed fewer Canadians are travelling amid Trump's 51st-state comments.
(2025-05-08). 'A step too far': Mali military's move to hold on to power prompts revolt. aljazeera.com Civic spaces are shrinking under Goita's rule, democracy activists say, as the military suspends 'political activity'.
(2025-05-08). 'No deterrent value': Will India's strikes on Pakistan stop armed attacks? aljazeera.com India has said its missiles were aimed at stopping new attacks on its territory. But analysts question that approach.
(2025-05-08). No new pope yet as black smoke seen after two more Vatican conclave ballots. aljazeera.com Thousands of faithful and curious await white smoke signalling 133 cardinal electors have chosen new pontiff.
(2025-05-08). North Korea fires missiles off east coast, South Korea says. aljazeera.com Seoul's military says launches may have been to test weapons intended for export.
(2025-05-08). Pakistan says it downed 25 Indian drones after attacks escalate tensions. aljazeera.com Pakistan's military says India's strikes across the border are an 'act of war', promising to hit back.
(2025-05-08). Two found guilty of murdering Indigenous teen, Cassius Turvey, in Australia. aljazeera.com The 15-year-old Aboriginal boy was beaten with a metal pole in October 2022. He died 10 days later.
(2025-05-08). Hart, Knicks win Game 2 against Celtics, take 2-0 series lead. aljazeera.com New York Knicks stun defending NBA champion Boston Celtics, coming from 20 down to steal a 2-0 playoff series advantage.
(2025-05-08). Ronaldo's Al-Nassr lose to Al-Ittihad in Saudi Pro League. aljazeera.com The loss drops Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr down to fourth in the Saudi league ladder, 11 points behind Al-Ittihad.
(2025-05-08). Pakistan accuses India of drone attack. aljazeera.com Video shows drone debris in Lahore after Pakistan's army said it shot down 12 drones during an overnight Indian attack.
(2025-05-08). Heihe-Blagoveshchensk passenger ship services resume, boosting China-Russia border tourism. ecns.cn International passenger ships resumed operations between China's Heihe Port and Russia's Blagoveshchensk Port on Wednesday.
(2025-05-08). With Pakistan-India, Trump turns back to cautious US diplomacy. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump speaks during a swearing-in ceremony for the new US ambassador to China, former US Senator David Perdue, at the White House in Washington, DC, US, May 7, 2025. — ReutersPresident Donald Trump has been shaking up how the United States does business in the…
(2025-05-08). Right-wing One America News to provide newsfeed to Voice of America. geo.tv 
A view of the Voice of America building in Washington, US, on March 16, 2025. —ReutersNEW YORK: The far-right One America News Network will provide "newsfeed services" to Voice of America and other US government-funded media outlets, according to Kari Lake, senior…
(2025-05-08). 'No one wins in war', says UK WWII veteran and yoga teacher at 100. geo.tv 
Dorothea Barron , in white clothes, teaches yoga. — Screengrab/YouTube/@AFPHARLOW, United Kingdom: Centenarian Dorothea Barron recalled the wave of relief she felt when she heard World War II had finally come to an end."Thank goodness that's over," the British Navy veteran…
(2025-05-08). Trump says he hopes India and Pakistan stop now after going 'tit-for-tat'. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump speaks as he signs documents in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, US February 4, 2025. — ReutersTrump offers help to reduce Pakistan-India tensions.US has been in touch with both sides in recent days."They've gone tit-for-tat, hopefully…
(2025-05-08). Global temperatures stuck at near-record highs in April: EU monitor. geo.tv 
(2025-05-08). On Camera: Pakistan Soldiers Blown To Bits In IED Explosion; Balochistan Liberation Army Posts Video. hindustantimes.com Baloch Liberation Army released a bone-chilling video of an IED blast on the Pakistani Army. The nearly 5-minute video showed a purported attack on Pakistani army soldiers in Mach, Bolan. BLA said 12 Pakistani army personnel were killed in its remote-controlled IED strike. Watch this video to know more.
(2025-05-08). Op Sindoor: Trump's 2nd speech in 24 hours as India-Pak tensions peak. hindustantimes.com US President Donald Trump breaks his silence after India's Operation Sindoor strikes on nine terror bases in Pakistan and PoK. Calling the escalation "so terrible," Trump says, "I know both very well and I want to see them stop." He offers to mediate, saying, "If I can do anything to help, I will be there." Trump's statement comes after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed he's monitoring the situation after a briefing from India's NSA Ajit Doval. Watch now to know more about what Trump said.
(2025-05-08). The Soviet Feat and Trump's Ignorance. defenddemocracy.press By Hedelberto López Blanch * May 6, 2025 from Havana In commemoration of the Nazi surrender ending the second world war on May 8, 1945 President Donald Trump's historical and cultural ignorance is so vast that he is unaware of former President Franklin D. Roosevelt's views on the heroism of the army and people of …
(2025-05-08). Iran rejects any attempts by Trump to rename the Persian Gulf. peoplesdispatch.org US President Donald Trump has indicated that during his visit to West Asia next week he will determine how to officially refer to the Persian Gulf in future.
(2025-05-08). Real Threats to Religious Freedom. progressive.org Two recent court cases showcase the thinning line between state and church.
(2025-05-08). From OnlyFans to No Fans: AI Models Beating Women at Their Own Game. muslimskeptic.com Ever since the AI revolution began, more and more of the fears of those who had made predictions regarding the future dangers of this technology have started to become true. The chief amongst them is perhaps the replacement of human workers as a whole. However, all seriousness aside, there is a particularly comical consequence of …
(2025-05-08). The Anti-Fascist War. progressive.org On the 80th anniversary of the Allied victory in Europe, the history of World War II holds lessons about identifying fascism—and the need to create a united front to defeat it.
(2025-05-08). Algeria Remembers Colonial-Era Massacres Perpetrated by French Troops. orinocotribune.com As Europe marks the 80th anniversary of its victory over fascism, Algeria reflects on a tragic parallel anniversary—the May 8, 1945 massacres, when French colonial forces violently crushed Algerian independence protests. | Commemorations in Guelma, Kherrata, and Setif, the cities most affected by the massacres, honored the thousands of Algerians killed in air and ground offensives. President Abdelmadjid Tebboune framed the event as a key moment in Algeria's path to independence, following 132 years of French colonial rule. The Ministry of War Veterans launched events under the slogan: "A people without memo…
(2025-05-08). Former police officers acquitted of charges in fatal beating of unarmed Black man Tyre Nichols. peoplesdispatch.org On May 7, three former Memphis, Tennessee police officers were acquitted on state charges stemming from the fatal beating of unarmed Black man Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley and Justin Smith, three of the five…
(2025-05-08). America First? No, Corporations First. progressivehub.net RICK CLAYPOOL | OTHERWORDS…
(2025-05-08). Columbia Facilitates The Arrest Of Over 70 Student Protestors By NYPD. progressivehub.net SPENCER DAVIS AND EMILY PICKERING | COLUMBIA SPECTATOR…
(2025-05-08). President Putin Praises Hugo Chávez's Leadership. orinocotribune.com During a bilateral meeting with Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro, the president of Russia, Vladimir Putin, praised former Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez. | "We remember our friend Hugo Chávez, who was a brilliant leader for all Latin America," said Putin. "Undoubtedly, he was our friend. Today, you are continuing his cause, and we wish you the best," Putin said to Maduro during their official bilateral President Maduro arrived in the Russian capital on Wednesday accompanied by a large delegation, including mi…
(2025-05-08). Celebrate 6.5 Years of Truth-Telling With Orinoco Tribune. orinocotribune.com For six and a half years, the Orinoco Tribune has been your trusted source of independent, anti-imperialist journalism from and based in the Global South. To continue exposing imperialism and amplifying marginalized voices, we need your support now. | Why your support matters
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(2025-05-08). Five Venezuelan Far-Right Opposition Members Leave Argentinian Embassy: 'Precise Rescue Operation' or Negotiations? orinocotribune.com Five Venezuelan far-right opposition members—allies of María Corina Machado—who had been in the Argentinian embassy in Caracas for 400 days have now left the area following negotiations led by the Venezuelan government, according to Telesur journalist Madelein García. | At 9: 13 p.m. on Tuesday, May 6, García posted a video on social media in which she visited the embassy entrance, noting that it has a single entrance and exit on a one-way street. | She also showed that is heavily guarded by the Venezuelan government, not only because it is the Argentinian diplomatic mission but also due to its proximi…
(2025-05-08). Presidents Maduro and Putin Meet in Russia and Sign Mutual Strategic Cooperation Agreements. orinocotribune.com 
The presidents of Venezuela and Russia, Nicolás Maduro and Vladimir Putin, have met as part of President Maduro's visit to Moscow to participate in commemorative activities for the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany in World War II, known as the "Great Patriotic War." | The meeting took place this Wednesday, May 7, in the Kremlin, where both leaders highlighted the historic relations between Venezuela and Russia, before holding a private meeting with top officials. Venezuelan Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino, Communication Minister Freddy àëáñez, and Foreign Minister Yván Gil a…
(2025-05-08). Bob's List: May 8, 2025. scheerpost.com As an independent news aggregator, ScheerPost faces the challenge of covering every important story, especially with a lean team and strict copyright laws limiting which sources we can republish. That's why ScheerPost is launching Bob's List, where publisher Robert Scheer and the SP editorial staff handpick underreported but critical news clips daily, curating a selection …
(2025-05-08). India/Pakistan: Urgent need to protect civilians amidst escalating hostilities. commondreams.org Responding to the escalating armed engagement between India and Pakistan, Carolyn Horn, Programme Director for Law and Policy at Amnesty International said: "The escalation of hostilities between India and Pakistan has already taken a toll on civilians. Amnesty International is concerned by reports of loss of civilian lives in both India and Pakistan. In every …
(2025-05-08). Trump's Announced "Concept of Plan" With UK Must Be Made Public. commondreams.org Following Trump's much-hyped announcement of a trade deal with the United Kingdom, Melinda St. Louis, Global Trade Watch Director at Public Citizen, issued the following statement: "Trump may have enjoyed having his ego stroked by Starmer and Lutnick fawning over him for 'closing' a deal — one that is obviously not actually done — but …
(2025-05-08). UK-US TRADE: "Caving into a bully is not something to be celebrated" , campaigners say. commondreams.org Nick Dearden, director of Global Justice Now said: Today's deal between the UK and US was about appeasing Trump. While there are limited tariff reductions, we remain in a much worse position than we were six months ago. What's more, Trump could impose new tariffs at any time because Starmer has proven to him that …
(2025-05-08). Tehran Calls for Boosting Economic Relations with New Delhi. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araqchi said on Thursday that Tehran's economic cooperation with India is not at the level expected, calling for boosting economic relations with Delhi.
(2025-05-08). Iran Urges Restraint amid India-Pakistan Tensions. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi called for de-escalation between India and Pakistan during a visit to New Delhi, stressing the need for regional peace and economic cooperation.
(2025-05-08). We Talk About The U.S. Army's New Black Widow Short-Range Recon Drone With Red Cat. twz.com As the U.S. military works to catch-up to major unmanned warfare trends on the battlefield, companies like Red Cat are stepping in.
(2025-05-08). Army's Future Tiltrotor Gets Heavier So It Can Rapidly Convert Into Special Ops Variant. twz.com 
Turning UH-60s into Night Stalker MH-60s is a complicated process, and the hope is to avoid that with the Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft.
(2025-05-08). B-52s Join B-2s On Diego Garcia,10 Bombers Now At Indian Ocean Island. twz.com 
This is the most bombers seen at Diego Garcia for many years, but it's very likely that at least some of the B-2s will rotate back home soon.
(2025-05-08). SATIRE: Archaeologists Uncover Embarrassing Egyptian Rockabilly Dynasty. theonion.com CAIRO—In what many are calling the most cringe discovery of the century, a team of archaeologists reportedly uncovered evidence this week of a completely embarrassing Egyptian Rockabilly dynasty. "While excavating an area around the Valley of the Kings, we were able to unearth tombs containing artifacts that appear to date from a long-forgotten and groan-inducing …
(2025-05-08). SATIRE: God Loses $400 Betting On Cardinal Tagle. theonion.com THE HEAVENS—Cursing aloud the moment news of Leo XIV's election arrived on His phone screen, the Lord Almighty told reporters this week He had lost $400 betting on Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle to become pope. "Oh, son of a bitch, that pretty much cleans out My savings," said the visibly frustrated deity, groaning that He …
(2025-05-08). SATIRE: Nervous Man Introduces Date To His Hives. theonion.com TORONTO—Admitting that he had butterflies in anticipation, local man Greg Fitzsimmons reported feeling nervous Friday before introducing his date to his hives for the first time. "They can get irritated pretty easily, so I really hope everybody gets along," said the 33-year-old, confessing that it had been quite some time since he had brought a …
(2025-05-08). China Secretly Planned to Decouple from U.S. for Years — Now Accelerating at Full Speed. thesiriusrepo 
Paul and Ken assess how China has been decoupling from the United States for over a decade and how it is now clinically and strategically targeting key sectors to significantly impact US exports and imports.
(2025-05-08). The Air-To-Air Missiles That Equip India And Pakistan's Fighters. twz.com 
Reports on the air war between India and Pakistan in recent days suggest what may well be the most intense series of aerial engagements for decades. While it's still very hard to obtain confirmed details of this combat, which some sources state has involved more than a hundred fighters simultaneously, we do, at least, know what kinds of air-to-air missiles (AAMs) are available to the Indian and Pakistan Air Forces. Already prominent among these is the Chinese-made PL-15, with wreckage of at least two examples of this weapon having been uncovered. You can read more about the implications of the first use of the…
(2025-05-08). The Heat: Sino-Russian Relations. america.cgtn.com 
(2025-05-08). RFK Jr.'s Vow Of Silence. levernews.com Once confirmed as the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
(2025-05-08). N West takes service delivery programmes to Kgetlengrivier Local Municipality. sanews.gov.za
(2025-05-08). The Triumph of Realism in Foreign Aid. fpif.org
(2025-05-08). China Coast Guard drives away Japanese vessel illegally entering waters of Diaoyu Island. ecns.cn
(2025-05-08). 7 Salvadorian journalists face charges after report on president's alleged gang ties. CPJ Staff
(2025-05-08). Senegal Supreme Court upholds journalist René Capain Bassène's lifetime prison sentence. CPJ Staff
(2025-05-08). CPJ, others call on Nicaragua to reverse decision to leave UNESCO. CPJ Staff
(2025-05-08). Rapeseed fields in Belarus. eng.belta.by
(2025-05-08). Robert Prevost elected as first-ever American pope with papal name "Pope Leo XIV" : websites. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-05-08). uOttawa announces tuition waiver for Algonquin Anishinà beg Nation students. windspeaker.com
(2025-05-08). When 100 new B-21 bombers just isn't enough. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2025-05-08). Adult film star accuses Inter Milan footballer Marcus Thuram of raping her twice. albawaba.com
(2025-05-08). Peoples' Summit towards COP30: Joining Voices for Climate Justice. cadtm.org
(2025-05-08). Can pension systems be part of the fight for food sovereignty? cadtm.org
(2025-05-08). Australia: stuck in the middle. cadtm.org
(2025-05-08). Canada: election under the shadow of Trump. cadtm.org
(2025-05-08). There will be blood. cadtm.org
(2025-05-08). Warehouse Workers Power NYC's Fashion Industry. Now, They're Unionizing. labornotes.org
(2025-05-08). UNREDACTED Ep 11: The Secret Behind The Petrodollar! youtu.be
(2025-05-08). Trump administration ruthlessly pursues of mineral wealth in growing competition with China. peoplesdispatch.org
(2025-05-08). Panama Between Social Protest and Geopolitical Tension. orinocotribune.com
(2025-05-08). SATIRE: Conclave Selects First Chicago-Style Pope. theonion.com
(2025-05-08). SATIRE: Pope Leo XIV: 'There Couldn't Be A Better Time To Get The ____ Out Of America Forever'. theonion.com
(2025-05-08). Union sell-out of Berlin Transport workers: Build the Transport Workers' Action Committee! wsws.org The only conclusion to be drawn is that the Transport Workers' Action Committee must now be established so we can represent our interests. Verdi's termination of the contract dispute underlines nothing can be achieved under the union leadership. New forms of organisation are needed: action committees.
(2025-05-08). Left Voice calls for release of Ukrainian Trotskyist Bogdan Syrotiuk. wsws.org One year after the arrest of Ukrainian Trotskyist Bogdan Syrotiuk, Left Voice, which is affiliated with La Izquierda Diario Network, has issued a statement calling for his release.
(2025-05-08). One month after death of Stellantis worker Ronald Adams, Sr.: Family, Dundee workers support call for independent rank-and-file investigation. wsws.org The company, the United Auto Workers and safety agencies have released no information about the causes of the death of the 63-year-old skilled trades worker.
(2025-05-08). Dictatorship, war and the fight to build the SEP in Turkey. wsws.org This speech was given by Ula≈ü Ate≈üàßi, a leading member of the Sosyalist E≈üitlik (Socialist Equality Group) in Turkey, at the International May Day 2025 Online Rally, held Saturday, May 3.
(2025-05-08). Fed warns economic risks rising because of tariff hikes. wsws.org Fed chair Jerome Powell noted that surveys of households and businesses had reported a "sharp decline in sentiment and elevated uncertainty about the economic outlook largely reflecting trade policy concerns."
(2025-05-08). 80 years since the end of World War II in Europe. wsws.org The commemorations marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II are taking place in the midst of the return of global war and fascism.
(2025-05-08). GM Oshawa Assembly workers facing 700 layoffs amid ongoing Canada-US trade war. wsws.org General Motors Canada announced Friday that it will idle the third shift at its Oshawa, Ontario assembly plant this coming September. About 700 production workers will be laid off at that time. Another 1,500 supply chain jobs will also be affected.
(2025-05-08). The IYSSE's fight for a Marxist political culture among youth. wsws.org This speech was given by Darren Paxton, leader of the International Youth and Students for Social Equality (UK), at the International May Day 2025 Online Rally, held Saturday, May 3.
(2025-05-08). New Zealand's Daily Blog backs compulsory military service. wsws.org The pro-Labour Party publication is supporting the New Zealand Herald's call for conscription as part of efforts to integrate the country into US war preparations.
(2025-05-08). Tàºpra≈ü oil refinery workers in Turkey protest trade union's sell-out agreement. wsws.org The Tàºpra≈ü workers must take matters into their own hands by forming rank-and-file committees to take their struggle forward,…