(2024-05-06). Israeli officials double down on threats to assault Rafah. wsws.org Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant reiterated Sunday Israel's intention to assault Rafah, the southernmost city in the Gaza Strip where more than a million displaced people are sheltering.
(2024-05-06). Israeli army tells Palestinians to temporarily evacuate parts of Gaza's Rafah ahead of expected assault. scmp.com Announcement signals a possible prelude to a long-expected attack on the southern Gaza city, amid fragile ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas.
(2024-05-06). The Land And Sea Blockade Against Israel Is Working. popularresistance.org Israel's aspirations to become the region's transportation hub have taken a hit. The maritime and land blockade against Israel to stop the genocide in Gaza is working, as one of Israel's main plans for a prospective "land bridge" connecting the Gulf countries with Israel and Europe has suffered an irrevocable setback. | The Israel-centered India Middle East Europe Economic Corridors project (IMEC), which was first proposed by U.S. President Biden in September of last year during the G20 meetings, is facing an existential threat.
(2024-05-06). Spain's Pabloite Anticapitalistas diverts anger at Gaza genocide in "Vote Uncommitted" campaign. wsws.org Spain's petty-bourgeois Anticapitalistas party aims to divert mass anger over the genocide by calling on workers and youth "not to vote for pro-genocide parties."
(2024-05-06). Palestinian rescuers search for casualties following Israeli strike on Rafah. presstv.ir Palestinians search for casualties under the rubble of a destroyed building following Israeli airstrikes on the city of Rafah in southern Gaza Strip.
(2024-05-06). Gazans mourn over bodies of loved ones at al-Najjar hospital in Rafah. presstv.ir Relatives mourn over the bodies of their loved ones at al-Najjar hospital in Rafah in southern Gaza Strip after Israeli airstrike.
(2024-05-06). Rachel Corrie's dad 'proud' of her alma mater's divestment from Israel. presstv.ir The father of a pro-Palestine American activist, who was killed by the Israeli forces in Rafah in 2003, is "proud" of his late daughter's college to have divested from the occupying entity.
(2024-05-06). Shameless support: Iran says US, Britain main sponsors of Israel's genocide. presstv.ir Iran says full and shameless support of the US and Britain for Israel has been a key factor in the regime's crimes and genocide against Palestinians.
(2024-05-06). University Occupations Over Gaza Have Now Spread To The United Kingdom. popularresistance.org As students in the US hold the line across multiple universities in their occupations over Israel's ongoing genocide in Gaza, young people in the UK are now joining them — with encampments being set up in both Manchester and Sheffield — as well as Edinburgh, Bristol, Leeds, Newcastle, and Warwick. First, and over 50 students at the University of Manchester have taken camp in solidarity with Palestinians facing genocide in Gaza. They demand that the University ends its partnership with BAE Systems and other arms companies, cuts its ties with Tel Aviv University and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, s…
newarab.com (2024-05-05). Israel bans Al Jazeera over Gaza war coverageThe cabinet of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has on Sunday unanimously decided to shut down news channel Al Jazeera's operations within Israel, a government statement announced. Comment: Israel is Rapidly Becoming Increasingly Isolated from the Rest of the World…
(2024-05-06). OIC denounces Israeli genocide in Gaza, urges sanctions against regime. presstv.ir The Organization of Islamic Cooperation denounces the Israeli genocide in Gaza, urges members to impose sanctions on Israel.
(2024-05-06). Berlin's Humboldt University sends police to violently disband peaceful Gaza sit-in. wsws.org On Friday, around 150 students gathered for a sit-in in front of the entrance to Berlin's Humboldt University to demand an end to the genocide in Gaza. Police violently disbanded the peaceful gathering, at the behest of the university administration.
(2024-05-06). Under pressure from rank and file, California academic workers union announces vote to strike against campus crackdown. wsws.org While the rank and file is pushing for national strike action to force an end to genocide, the UAW bureaucracy is stalling for time. It backs "Genocide Joe" Biden and even was responsible for allowing cops to enter the encampment at UCLA.
(2024-05-06). May 6, 2024. sitrepworld.info 
Tighinn air a' mhuir tha fear a phà≤sas mi — Capercaillie I Oppose Israel's Atrocities In Gaza Because I'm Not A Psychopath, by Caitlin Johnstone Palestinian Nationality and "Jewish" Nationality: From the Lausanne Treaty to Today, by Susan Akram Will Israel's genocide in Gaza cost Joe Biden the White House? by Finian Cunningham Ilhan Omar Says GOP Calls to Put Student Protesters on Terror Watch List 'Insanely Dangerous,' by Julia Conley NYC Mayor Smeared Grandmother as an "Outside Agitator" to Justify NYPD Assault, by Jeremy Scahill Day 212 Pal Chron: Boycott Israel, Major Resistance Operation, Ceasefire…
(2024-05-06). I Oppose Israel's Atrocities In Gaza Because I'm Not A Psychopath. caitlinjohnstone.com.au I don't oppose the butchery in Gaza because I love Hamas or hate Jews or love Islam or hate America. | I don't oppose the butchery in Gaza because I'm a lefty or a commie or an anarchist or an anti-imperialist.
(2024-05-06). 'Ceasefire now!' – Pro-Palestinian motorcade drives through Rotterdam. presstv.ir Scores of demonstrators took part in a pro-Palestinian motorcade in Rotterdam, demanding a ceasefire in Gaza.
(2024-05-06). Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Talks at Impasse, Netanyahu Blamed for Sabotage. news.antiwar.com Egyptian and Qatari-mediated ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas are expected to fail as the two sides are at an impasse. The main obstacle is Hamas's demand for a deal to lead to a permanent ceasefire and Israeli withdrawal from Gaza and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's insistence that any truce would only be temporary. …
(2024-05-06). Gaza Truce Deal Falters As Israel Insists On More War. popularresistance.org Efforts to reach an agreement for a truce and prisoner exchange in the Gaza Strip have been faltering, as Israel is refusing to accept a permanent ceasefire and end to the war. | Sources told Al-Mayadeen on 5 May that "negotiations face a major obstacle due to the Israeli refusal to adhere to a permanent ceasefire." They added that Hamas is insisting on written guarantees that a deal will include a permanent ceasefire. | Despite this, Egyptian outlet Cairo TV said on Sunday that there is a "positive" atmosphere regarding the talks. A Hamas official told CBS on the same day that the talks made no progress.
(2024-05-06). Global pressure on Israel to raise possibility of Gaza truce: Iran FM. presstv.ir Iran's foreign minister says mounting international pressure on Israel to end its genocidal Gaza war has increased the chance of a ceasefire in the Palestinian territory.
(2024-05-06). How Hamas Changed the World. dissidentvoice.org In a June, 2023 article, The Fall of the West, I named 2023 as the end date of a half millennium of Western domination of world power. Although neither the start nor the end of the era can be entirely discrete, the key indicator for that year was the failure of the combined might of …
(2024-05-06). Nesting in Australia: Indian Spy Rings Take Root. dissidentvoice.org In his 2021 annual threat assessment, the director-general of ASIO, the Australian domestic intelligence service, pointed to an active spy ring operating in the country, or what he chose to call a "nest of spies". The obvious conclusion drawn by information-starved pundits was that the nest was filled with the eggs and fledglings of Chinese …
(2024-05-06). Pro-Palestinian activists increasingly facing prosecution across Canada. presstv.ir An activist group says the prosecution against Palestinians and their supporters has been mounting across Canada in recent months.
(2024-05-06). US$400 million boost in federal funds for security at US places of worship. scmp.com The funding boost, announced by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, comes as concerns rise over threats against Jewish and Muslim communities, fuelled in part by the Israel-Gaza war.
(2024-05-06). Hamas says 'keen in comprehensive truce', blames Israel for sabotaging talks. presstv.ir Hamas has expressed the group's "seriousness" in the ongoing truce talks to end Israel's brutal war against the Gaza Strip.
(2024-05-06). NATO scrambled 240 fighter jets to shield Israel against Iran's strikes: Top Cmdr. presstv.ir A senior Iranian military commander has revealed new aspects of the Islamic Republic's retaliatory strikes on the Israeli-occupied territories last month, saying 240 fighter jets belonging to the US-led military alliance of NATO rushed to protect the Zionist regime.
(2024-05-06). Israel's Netanyahu uses Holocaust ceremony to brush off international pressure against Gaza offensive. scmp.com Israel's prime minister denounced a 'volcano of antisemitism' and international criticism of Israel's war in Gaza.
(2024-05-06). UNRWA chief: Israel continues to deny humanitarian access to UN in Gaza. presstv.ir The UNRWA chief says the Israeli regime continues to bar the United Nations' humanitarian access to Gaza.
(2024-05-06). For First Time Bahraini Resistance Launches Attack On Israel. popularresistance.org For the first time since the start of the war, the Islamic Resistance in Bahrain has declared its responsibility for an attack on an Israeli target in the Eilat region, in southern Israel. | This is the first time that a Bahraini-based group takes action as part of growing regional solidarity with Gaza. | The Ashtar Brigades said that they have hit the Israeli target using drones, and that their action was done in solidarity with "the patient people in resisting Gaza". | The Bahraini Brigades said in a statement on Thursday that its target was the headquarters of the "company responsible for ground transportation…
(2024-05-06). Al-Qassam rocket strike kills, wounds over dozen Israeli soldiers. presstv.ir The al-Qassam Brigades launches a barrage of rockets on an Israeli military position, killing and wounding over a dozen Israeli soldiers.
(2024-05-06). "Occupation's nightmare" continues despite Jordanian authorities' crackdown. peoplesdispatch.org Since the recent war on Gaza was launched by the Israeli occupation forces in October 2023, Jordan has witnessed mass protests across the country. Such protests are not unusual for the Jordanian people in spite of their government's compromising stance on the Israeli entity. Jordanians have taken to the streets for decades in protest over the Israel-Jordan Peace treaty, also known as "Wadi Araba", that was signed in 1994. | "'Wadi Araba' is not peace, 'Wadi Araba' is surrender, has been chanted by Jordanians for around 30 years. | In November 2023, Abu Obaida, the spokesperson for Al-Qassam Brigades, the military…
(2024-05-06). Iraq's Islamic resistance hits two Israeli military bases with drones. presstv.ir The Islamic Resistance in Iraq targets two Israeli military bases in the occupied territories using drones.
(2024-05-06). Hezbollah launches massive rocket attack after deadly Israeli strike. presstv.ir Hezbollah resistance fighters launch dozens of rockets at the northern side of the 1948 Israeli-occupied territories in retaliation for an airstrike on south Lebanon that killed several family members.
(2024-05-06). The Axis of resistance. sonar21.com 
A common question posed by the war and peace commentariat is why Russia and China tolerate the United States (US) conducting so many instances of terrorist activities, hybrid warfare, or regime change in the countries of the world that do not submit to Western rules and rule. With regard to Ukraine, critics accuse Russia of fighting with the proverbial 'one hand behind its back' instead of hitting back hard against the Western powers that are really behind the terrorist activities on Russian soil conducted by Ukrainian proxy agents. In Lebanon and Syria, the Israeli military was allowed to conduct bombing a…
(2024-05-06). U.S. campuses splintered by protests over israel-palestine conflict. ecns.cn Now, students have again become the front line in a new conflict — this time as Israel fights Hamas in Gaza.
(2024-05-06). Hamas: Israeli assassinations won't deter Palestinian resistance. presstv.ir The Palestinian Hamas resistance movement says the occupying Israeli regime's assassination policy will not undermine the Palestinian nation's determination and won't deter the resistance front.
(2024-05-06). Richard Beck: Bidenism Abroad. newleftreview.org Panoramic survey of US foreign policy as Washington attempts to maintain its global hegemony in conditions of faltering growth. Containing China, confronting Russia, driving decarbonization: each of Biden's stated aims has been beset by insoluble contradictions from the outset, Richard Beck argues, now compounded by Israel's punitive war on Gaza.
(2024-05-06). Hamas says Israel banned Al Jazeera to cover up truth in Gaza. presstv.ir Palestine's Hamas says Israel's ban on Al Jazeera is a flagrant violation of freedom of press.
(2024-05-06). Families of Israeli captives press for swap deal with Hamas. presstv.ir Families of Israeli captives step up pressure to reach a swap deal with Hamas.
(2024-05-06). Greek May Day demos condemn Israeli savagery in Gaza. presstv.ir A few thousand protesters held flags, banners, and placards in support of Palestine and the protests taking place on university campuses in the States.
(2024-05-06). Emory Faculty Prepares 'No Confidence' Vote For University President. popularresistance.org Atlanta – Last Thursday, April 25, Emory students and faculty, AUCC students, and other community members from Atlanta arrived on Emory's quad to establish a Gaza Solidarity and Stop Cop City encampment. Protesters are demanding that Emory University immediately divest from Israeli and "Cop City," the $109 million police militarization facility being built in Weelaunee Forest in unincorporated DeKalb County. | Almost immediately, Emory University President Gregory Fenves called the police to repress the protests. The Emory police, Atlanta Police Department, and Georgia State Patrol were all present.
(2024-05-06). Bolivia's Evo Morales Announces Candidacy for 2025 Presidential Elections (+Jorge Glas). orinocotribune.com The leader of the Indigenous movement of Bolivia, Evo Morales, announced during a political rally in the Cochabamba region that he will run as a presidential candidate in the upcoming 2025 elections with support from the Movement toward Socialism (MAS) political party. | Accompanied by his followers, Morales added that, "Until this moment, we are legally and constitutionally qualified to be president, that is not up for debate. What they are doing is searching at how, with the autoprorrogados [Supreme Court Judges who controversially extended their terms], they are searching for how to eliminate me as an option,…
(2024-05-06). Universities As Tentacles Of The Police State. popularresistance.org The recent Congressional hearings leading to a bloodbath of university presidents brings back memories from my teen-age years in the 1950s when everyone's eyes were glued to the TV broadcast of the McCarthy hearings. And the student revolts incited by vicious college presidents trying to stifle academic freedom when it opposes foreign unjust wars awakens memories of the 1960s protests against the Vietnam War and the campus clampdowns confronting police violence. | I was the junior member of the "Columbia three" alongside Seymour Melman and my mentor Terence McCarthy.
(2024-05-06). Appeal From Brazilian Women On Peace Mission In the Middle East. popularresistance.org Responding to the calls for active listening by "Palestinian Women, the Pillar of Resistance" and the outcry of statements from Palestinian institutions and intellectuals, we are making some necessary propositions for immediate and forceful action with the Brazilian government, as well as urging entities and leaders of communities in Central America, Latin America and the Caribbean and the Community of Portuguese-Speaking Countries (CPLP), with the leading role in the "Lula tem Razà£o!" [Lula is Correct] movement, from the Global South.
(2024-05-06). Joy Neumeyer: Moscow's Story. newleftreview.org Joy Neumeyer on Jade McGlynn, Memory Makers and Russia's War. Twin studies, scholarly and less so, of the uses of the past in Putin's war for Ukraine.
(2024-05-06). Australian educators' rank-and-file committee demands that Ukrainian regime release Bogdan Syrotiuk. wsws.org A meeting of the Committee for Public Education denounced the arrest of the courageous Ukrainian socialist and demanded his immediate freedom.
(2024-05-06). Ukraine war: Russian attacks on Kharkiv and surrounding area kill 1, injure 24, officials say. scmp.com Kharkiv, Ukraine's second-largest city, has been a frequent target of attacks in recent weeks.
(2024-05-06). New Zealand foreign minister ramps up anti-China campaign. wsws.org Winston Peters faces defamation action following his verbal attack on former Australian foreign minister Bob Carr who criticized NZ's plans to become part of the anti-China AUKUS pact.
(2024-05-06). Philippines drawn into the US network of anti-China alliances. wsws.org A meeting of the defence chiefs of the US, Japan, Australia and the Philippines is another significant step in Washington's encirclement of China in preparation for war.
(2024-05-06). 9,300 Canadian CN and CPKC railroad workers authorize strike action as soon as May 22. wsws.org A simultaneous strike by rail workers at both companies would quickly bring the country's economy to its knees and significantly impact the North American economy as a whole. For this reason, it is safe to assume that discussions are already under way between the trade union-backed Trudeau Liberal government and the Biden administration on how to scuttle the rail strike.
(2024-05-06). Roman Polanski's Chinatown: Film noir in a time of malaise. wsws.org Director Roman Polanski's gripping film pays tribute to the hardboiled novel while offering a searing indictment of an irredeemably corrupt ruling class.
(2024-05-06). May Day 2024: The working class and the struggle against imperialist war. wsws.org This is the text of the introductory speech delivered by WSWS International Editorial Board Chairman David North to the 2024 International May Day Online Rally.
(2024-05-06). As bird flu spreads among dairy cattle, CDC scraps COVID reporting for hospitals. wsws.org As has often been the case throughout the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the CDC is implementing this policy shift during a lull in rates of infections and hospitalizations across the country.
(2024-05-06). This week in history: May 6—13. wsws.org This column profiles important historical events which took place during this week, 25 years ago, 50 years ago, 75 years ago and 100 years ago.
(2024-05-06). Australian government, media downplay reports of Indian spy ring. wsws.org If the purported spy ring was Chinese, there would have been hysterical front-page coverage for days.
(2024-05-06). Imperialist leaders cover up illegal detention of Julian Assange on World Press Freedom Day. wsws.org The leaders of the imperialist powers responsible for the detention and pending extradition from Britain to the US of WikiLeaks founder and editor Julian Assange remained silent on his illegal imprisonment on United Nation's World Press Freedom Day.
(2024-05-06). 50 years since the socially critical films of 1974: an introduction. wsws.org The films that emerged in the early- to mid-1970s represented the highest point reached by American filmmaking since the anti-communist witch-hunts of the 1940s and 1950s.
(2024-05-06). Pakistan to be 'roasted-more' after Raisi visit. muslimmirror.com By Haider Abbas There is a berserk activity, on the world stage, since Iran's President Ibrahim Raisi visited Pakistan on April 24. Both the nations signed eight MoUs and later Raisi visited Sri Lanka where he was lauded as a 'Lion of the Middle-East'. This is the first visit of the Iranian President after Iran …
(2024-05-06). Nesting in Australia: Indian Spy Rings Take Root. asia-pacificresearch.com
(2024-05-06). Mike Pezzullo: The warmonger who won't go away. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-05-06). Celebration of the 55th Anniversary of Silo's Talk on the Healing of Suffering in Punta de Vacas, Argentina. pressenza.com This Saturday, May 4, was the 55th anniversary of Mario Rodriguez Cobos' (or Silo) speech in the Argentinean town of Punta de Vacas, very close to the Aconcagua, in the middle of the Andes Mountains. | In 1969, Silo chose this inhospitable place to give his speech "On the Healing of Suffering" because the military dictatorship that ruled Argentina at that time told him to "go and talk to the stones". And so he did. In Chile and Argentina the rumor spread that something was going to happen in those places, and many young people came to wait for his words. | It was the beginning of the Humanist Movement, which over…
(2024-05-06). Oliver Eagleton: Stakeholder Capitalism, Again. newleftreview.org Oliver Eagleton on Will Hutton, This Time No Mistakes. Lessons for the incoming Labour government on humanizing British capitalism, from a proselytizer of Blair's Third Way.
(2024-05-06). Breadwinner: French bakers make world's longest baguette, beating Italy. scmp.com French bakers cooked the world's longest baguette on Sunday at 140.53 metres, reclaiming a record for one of the nation's best-known emblems taken by Italy for five years.
(2024-05-06). Positive signs seen for A-share market. ecns.cn A series of positive updates, ranging from a top-level meeting signaling more housing sector support to rising hopes of improving global liquidity conditions, may have set a strong foundation for Chinese equities to register a sustained rally, experts said.
(2024-05-06). China and Europe cooperate for water security in the future. ecns.cn China and Europe after a sustained, pragmatic, and in-depth cooperation on water governance, have both made significant contributions to cope with the world's escalating water security challenges.
(2024-05-06). China regains Thomas & Uber Cup. ecns.cn China's men's team reclaimed badminton's Thomas Cup after a six-year wait after beating Indonesia 3-1, while the women's team also regained the Uber Cup for the first time since 2020 after whitewashing Indonesia 3-0 on Sunday.
(2024-05-06). Zemun-Borca Bridge in Serbia showcases friendship between two countries. ecns.cn Known as the "Chinese bridge", the Zemun-Borca bridge represents the first big Chinese investment in European infrastructure.
(2024-05-06). Tougher line urged toward juvenile crime. ecns.cn The fight against juvenile crime must be strengthened, with improved supervision of emerging issues, so that children can grow up in a healthier environment, Ying Yong, the procurator-general of the Supreme People's Procuratorate, said recently.
(2024-05-06). Cuba announces visa exemption for Chinese travelers. ecns.cn China-based online travel platforms reported a 40-percent jump in searches for keywords related to Cuba following the announcement of visa-free tour for Chinese travelers on May 5.
(2024-05-06). 1.07 billion people in basic pension scheme. ecns.cn China has been improving its social insurance system to better support development, with the number of participants in the basic pension reaching 1.07 billion by the end of March, a year-on-year increase of 14 million, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security said.
(2024-05-06). Jubilee Insurance executive sees the future of insurance in technology. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Technology is the major catalyst for spurring insurance uptake and penetration in the foreseeable future according to Jubilee Life Insurance's Diana Ndege Ssempasa. Ssempasa who was speaking at the 13th Annual Insurance Agents Awards held recently at Speke Resort Munyonyo said emerged as the second runners-up agent of the …
(2024-05-06). Xi receives warm welcome upon arrival in Paris. ecns.cn People gather on the streets of Paris waving Chinese and French flags to welcome Chinese President Xi Jinping in Paris, France, May 5, 2024.
(2024-05-06). Pro-Palestine protests: Raeisi slams West's claims on human rights advocacy. presstv.ir The Iranian president says the world is witnessing the confrontation between the current of honor and the current of evil.
(2024-05-06). Actor Bernard Hill, of Titanic and Lord of the Rings, dies at 79. scmp.com In Lord of the Rings, the British actor played Théoden, King of Rohan and in Titanic, he went down with the ship as captain Captain Edward Smith.
(2024-05-06). UK Conservatives press Rishi Sunak to move to right after local elections rout. scmp.com Rishi Sunak is facing calls to consider policies including an immigration cap and a withdrawal from the European Court of Human Rights, even though the prime minister has urged the party to 'stick to the plan' ahead of a general election expected in the second half of the year.
(2024-05-06). Inspired by demos in US, students in Lebanon protest for Gaza. presstv.ir They were inspired by similar demonstrations taking American and European campuses by storm.
(2024-05-06). Perry Anderson: Pathbreakers High and Low. newleftreview.org A decade ago, Christopher Clark upended conventional accounts of the origins of the First World War; he has now rewritten the history of the European revolutions of 1848—1849, and proposed a new way of considering their outcomes. Analytically, what differentiates and what connects these two outstanding achievements?
(2024-05-06). Book Review: 'Good Jew Bad Jew' unties weaponization of anti-Semitism, its politics. presstv.ir Steven Friedman's 'Good Jew Bad Jew' seeks to untangle the weaponization of anti-Semitism and the politics behind it and is a valuable addition to the study of Zionism.
(2024-05-06). Holiday travels bolster world tourism industry. ecns.cn Chinese holidays have injected impetus into the world economy, with the just-concluded May Day holiday bringing a strong burst of tourism growth to domestic as well as overseas destinations, travel experts said.
(2024-05-06). Indian-American astronaut Sunita Williams set for historic Starliner mission to ISS. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Indian-American astronaut Sunita Williams is poised to embark on a groundbreaking journey to space once again, this time aboard Boeing's Starliner spacecraft. Alongside fellow NASA veteran Butch Wilmore, Sunita Williams will undertake the first crewed test flight of the Starliner, destined for the International Space Station (ISS).Scheduled to lift off from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, the mission marks a significant milestone for Boeing, positioning it as the second private entity capable of shuttling crews to and from the ISS. Launch is set for Monday, May 6, at 10: 34 p.m. E…
(2024-05-06). China's badminton stars reclaim global supremacy. ecns.cn China's world-conquering badminton players delivered a double delight to fans on Sunday by winning both titles at the Thomas and Uber Cup Finals and reclaiming supremacy in the sport in which the country enjoys a triumphant tradition.
(2024-05-06). Protesters burn photos of G7 leaders ahead of energy meeting in Italy. presstv.ir Protesters set pictures of G7 leaders on fire and chanted during a demonstration near Italy's Turin city.
(2024-05-06). (W.E.Talk)French Sinologist BenoàÆt Vermander: How Can We Continue the Dialogue between Matteo Ricci and Xu Guangqi Today. ecns.cn In this interview, French sinologist BenoàÆt Vermander offered his opinion on the topic of how to continue the dialogue between Matteo Ricci and Xu Guangqi.
(2024-05-06). Australia (and others) proving again that elections do lead to actual change. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-05-06). Gaza war protesters leave University of Southern California after police arrive. scmp.com Student protesters at USC abandoned their camp after police surrounded them and threatened activists with arrest. In Boston, Northeastern University's commencement began peacefully.
(2024-05-06). Spectacular terraced fields on loess plateau. ecns.cn Spectacular scenery of terraced fields on the loess plateau in Pengyang, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. Terrace system has turned the long-deemed "uninhabitable" area into arable land in Ningxia.
(2024-05-06). Uganda's biggest banks record bumper profits amidst industry turmoil. independent.co.ug 
Six banks adjust growth strategies, as Equity Bank dips into a loss territory Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Uganda's biggest banks recorded bumper profits in 2023 amidst industry turmoil that forced smaller banks to either divest their shares or voluntarily downgrade to credit institutions in response to the regulator's revised capital requirements to remain operational. …
(2024-05-06). Chinese embassy in Philippines raises five questions in refuting Manila's denial of 'agreements' on South China Sea issue. ecns.cn The Chinese Embassy in the Philippines raised five questions, emphasizing that China has consistently been committed to managing the situation at Ren'ai Jiao, maintaining dialogue with the Philippines in a responsible manner, and reaching internal understandings and arrangements on multiple occasions.
(2024-05-06). French visit a summit of celebrations. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping's state visit to France "will be the climax of a series of events celebrating the 60th anniversary of the establishment of China-France diplomatic relations", said Chinese Ambassador to France Lu Shaye.
(2024-05-06). Police dismantle migrant camp near Paris city hall. presstv.ir Police said the dozens of tents posed a potential health and security risk.
(2024-05-06). Xi arrives in Paris for state visit to France. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Paris for a state visit to France at the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron, May 5, 2024. Xi was received by French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal at Paris Orly airport upon arrival.
(2024-05-06). Central gov't launches drive to identify, help low-income families. ecns.cn The central government will further optimize the identification of low-income families to help relieve their problems and secure them a better livelihood.
(2024-05-06). Donald Trump says Joe Biden is running a 'Gestapo' administration, his latest reference to Nazi Germany. scmp.com Former US president Donald Trump has sharpened his allegation that his Democratic successor has weaponised the US justice system against him, comparing Joe Biden's tactics to those of Hitler's secret police.
(2024-05-06). How one Jamaican woman's trauma inspired a 'Circle of Care' for survivors of sexual abuse. globalvoices.org 
(2024-05-06). Sahra Wagenknecht: Condition of Germany. newleftreview.org Interview with a prominent leader of the German left on the state of her country, currently the epicentre of converging crises—geopolitical, economic, environmental. With politics swerving right under an SPD-led government, flux and refoundation on the left.
(2024-05-06). Drone footage captures aftermath of deadly Kenyan flood. presstv.ir At least 42 people have been killed in floods in central Kenya's Mai Mahiu area after a dam burst early on Monday.
(2024-05-06). Smoke clouds billow over Berlin after fire at factory with chemicals storage. presstv.ir A large fire at a Berlin metalworking factory on the outskirts of the German capital led to plumes of black smoke on Friday.
(2024-05-06). Punjabi-origin youth Amritpal Singh dies in UK due to illness, leaving family in grief. ptcnews.tv Punjab youth dies in UK: 22-year-old Punjabi origin youth Amritpal Singh hailing from Chamyari is a Village in Ajnala met with an untimely demise while pursuing his dreams in England. His journey fueled by aspirations to uplift his family's financial status, tragically ended amidst illness, casting a pall of sorrow over his loved ones.Amritpal's departure from his homeland was marked by hope and determination, as he embarked on a journey to seek better opportunities abroad. However, fate dealt a cruel blow as his health deteriorated, leading to his unexpected passing. | Amritpal's grieving parents, Narendra Kau…
(2024-05-06). Travel precautions in place following last week's deadly highway collapse. ecns.cn Following a highway collapse in the city of Meizhou on Wednesday that killed 48 people and injured 30 others, Guangdong province has launched a multipronged response to ensure the safety of residents and travelers during the May Day holiday's peak return travel period.
(2024-05-06). U.S., China role emphasized in AI governance. ecns.cn Any international rules on generative artificial intelligence must involve the United States and China and those countries' companies, participants in a recent panel discussion said.
(2024-05-06). Lola Seaton: Good Mistakes. newleftreview.org Lola Seaton on Anne Carson, Wrong Norma. Multi-form collection from one of the most erudite and ludic contemporary poets.
(2024-05-06). Xi's visit to solidify robust ties. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping arrived in Paris on Sunday in a significant diplomatic move to strengthen relations with China's key European partners, a trip widely expected to reaffirm and solidify robust ties while better managing differences.
(2024-05-06). Greek-style Belle Epoque gem. ecns.cn Villa Kerylos, a house in the ancient Greek Revival-style overlooking the Mediterranean, was little known among the Chinese until French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte greeted Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan there on March 24, 2019.
(2024-05-06). New evidence of Japanese army's infamous germ warfare made public. ecns.cn The latest research findings in a document detailing the personal information of Japanese Army Unit 731 members and their involvement in Japan's infamous germ warfare have been made public for the first time recently.
(2024-05-06). Pierre Vesperini: What to Do With the Past? newleftreview.org Above the fray of mediatized controversy, a classicist situates the heritage of the 'West' in the long view. A culture forged by the interplay of ecclesiastical, capitalist and emancipatory forces; the catastrophes of European world conquest and their weight on the present. Does Benjamin offer a way through the impasse?
(2024-05-06). Aumenta a 34.683 cifra de palestinos asesinados por Israel. telesurtv.net Fuerzas de ocupación israelíes cometieron tres masacres contra familias en Gaza durante las últimas 24 horas, lo que resultó en la muerte de al menos 29 palestinos.
(2024-05-06). Israel niega entrada al comisionado general de la Unrwa a Gaza. telesurtv.net En marzo, un informe respaldado por la ONU afirmó que la hambruna era inminente y probable en mayo en el norte de Gaza, y que podría extenderse por todo el territorio en julio.
(2024-05-06). Javier Milei llama aberrantes a protestas antisionistas en EEUU. telesurtv.net El jefe del Estado argentino cree estar "del lado correcto de la historia" al apoyar el genocidio de Israel que ya le ha costado la vida a más de 30.000 palestinos.
(2024-05-06). ONU: avanza hambruna hacia el sur de Gaza. telesurtv.net En medio del asedio de Israel, el PMA es una de las muchas agencias y organizaciones humanitarias que intentan llevar alimentos a Gaza.
(2024-05-06). Hamás concluye ronda de negociaciones y abandona El Cairo. telesurtv.net El texto confirma que la ronda de negociaciones terminó "hace poco" y los miembros del equipo se dirigirán a Doha.
(2024-05-06). Surinam anuncia que se une a intervención militar en Haití. telesurtv.net "Le proveeremos respaldo, así como una delegación de policías liderada por Kenia, entre otras cosas", refirió el presidente de Surinam, Chan Santokhi.
(2024-05-06). Aumenta a 60 cifra de muertos por históricas lluvias en Brasil. telesurtv.net Señaló que los municipios con más muertes son Gramado (6) y Santa María (6). A la fecha, se contabilizan 107 heridos y 74 ciudadanos desaparecidos.
(2024-05-06). Tribunal Electoral de Panamá comunica a José Mulino que es el ganador de las elecciones. telesurtv.net El primer candidato en reconocer su derrota fue el oficialista José Gabriel Carrizo quien dijo que el presidente electo, el que sea, tiene "la gran responsabilidad y desafío de unir a todos los panameños".
(2024-05-06). Rusia anuncia liberación de la localidad de Ocheretino. telesurtv.net El Miniterio de Defensa ruso confirmó que "unidades del grupo de tropas 'Centro' liberaron completamente" el asentamiento.
(2024-05-06). Realizan elecciones generales en Panamá. telesurtv.net En la sede del Tribunal Electoral (TE) se desarrollan los actos protocolares que dan inicio formal a las elecciones generales en Panamá.
(2024-05-06). Presidente Maduro envía mensaje a universitarios de EE.UU. telesurtv.net El mandatario aseguró que se suman a la voz de los estudiantes y rechazó la represión policial que ha ocurrido en diferentes universidades en EE.UU.
(2024-05-06). Comunidad internacional felicita a presidente electo panameño Mulino. telesurtv.net La SRE aseveró que "México continuará estrechando los históricos lazos que nos unen con el hermano pueblo panameño".
(2024-05-06). Protestas masivas en todo el mundo en solidaridad con Palestina. telesurtv.net Los manifestantes exhibieron carteles y expresaron su repudio al ataque israelí a Gaza y la ejecución de niños palestinos.
(2024-05-06). Lucha antiimperialista de Farabundo Martí. telesurtv.net Farabundo Martí dedicó su vida a la lucha por el socialismo en América Latina.
(2024-05-06). Presidente de China llega a París para visita de Estado a Francia. telesurtv.net El presidente chino, Xi Jinping, se entrevistará con su par Emmanuel Macron, quien abogará por la "reciprocidad" comercial y la búsqueda de una solución a la guerra de Ucrania.
(2024-05-06). Sube a 76 la cifra de muertos por inundaciones en Brasil. telesurtv.net En Río Grande del Sur, se cuentan más de 400 mil domicilios sin electricidad (con una población de 11 millones) y 115 municipios sin servicios de telefonía e internet…
(2024-05-06). Hezbolá responde a bombardeo israelí con lanzamiento de cohetes. telesurtv.net El ataque al barrio libanés de Al Jaafra sucedió mientras un grupo de residentes de la localidad inspeccionaba sus casas y establecimientos comerciales.
(2024-05-06). Sin alto el fuego en Gaza tras diálogo entre Israel y Hamás. telesurtv.net El primer ministro israelí Benjamín Netanyahu rechazó poner fin al bombardeo en Gaza.
(2024-05-06). Minuto a minuto del asedio israelí contra la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net La OMS ha alertado sobre la grave situación sanitaria en Gaza y la falta de recursos para atender a la población afectada por los ataques israelíes.
(2024-05-06). Panamá afina sistema de transmisión de resultados electorales. telesurtv.net El presidente, los diputados, los alcaldes y los representantes de los corregimientos fueron las primeras categorías de votación en ser restablecidas.
(2024-05-06). Equipos de EE.UU. preparan despliegue de misión keniana en Haití. telesurtv.net Para proteger la posición de la misión, el Departamento de Defensa de EE. UU. ha destinado alrededor de 190 millones de euros en material y equipos de seguridad.
(2024-05-06). Panameños celebran elecciones generales este domingo. telesurtv.net Los panameños deberán escoger además 81 alcaldes de distrito, 702 representantes de corregimientos y 11 concejales.
(2024-05-06). EE.UU. organiza ejercicio militar Tradewinds en Barbados. telesurtv.net Con la presencia de la Marina y Fuerzas Armadas de 21 países, la maniobra se realiza anualmente en la región del Caribe.
(2024-05-06). Gobierno sionista cierra el canal Al Jazeera en Israel. telesurtv.net Netanyahu anunció la decisión en X, anteriormente Twitter. "El Gobierno encabezado por mí decidió por unanimidad: el canal de incitación Al Jazeera será cerrado en Israel".
(2024-05-06). Expresidente argentino Fernández acusa a Milei de agudizar crisis con España. telesurtv.net "Lamento profundamente la reacción del Gobierno argentino ante un comentario de un ministro del gobierno español", expresó Fernández.
(2024-05-05). Rising Numbers of Martyrs Continue in Gaza. telesurenglish.net Today, 212 days after the start of the brutal Israeli aggression against the Gaza Strip, Zionist forces have killed 29 people and injured some 110 in the last 24 hours. | RELATED: | On the other hand, Israeli bombardments have not ceased in the Gazan cities of Rafah, Deir Al-Balah and Gaza, in the south, centre and north of the coastal enclave, respectively. They also fired shells at the Maghazi and Bureij refugee camps. | Ac…
(2024-05-05). Most of Rafah's 600,000 children face injuries, illnesses, malnutrition, trauma, and disabilities: UN. muslimmirror.com The UN's recent warning regarding a potential ground operation in Gaza's Rafah city underscores the dire situation faced by around 600,000 children in the region. Reports from UNICEF highlighted the grave threat posed by such military actions, with UN Deputy Spokesperson Farhan Haq stating that a military operation in Rafah would compound the existing catastrophes …
(2024-05-05). Saturday 5/11: Hands Off Rafah ! Rally for Free Palestine with Mega Mouth Rebels. indybay.org Ferry Building Plaza — Market & Embarcadero – in front of the Ferry Building – 1 Embarcadero…
(2024-05-05). Most of Rafah's 600,000 children face injuries, illnesses, malnutrition, trauma, and disabilities: UN. muslimmirror.com The UN's recent warning regarding a potential ground operation in Gaza's Rafah city underscores the dire situation faced by around 600,000 children in the region. Reports from UNICEF highlighted the grave threat posed by such military actions, with UN Deputy Spokesperson Farhan Haq stating that a military operation in Rafah would compound the existing catastrophes …
(2024-05-05). Inside the Biden administration sham to convince the world Netanyahu wants a ceasefire. mondoweiss.net 
Antony Blinken claims that Hamas is blocking a ceasefire in Gaza, but it is Israel which has vowed to invade Rafah regardless of an agreement and is absolutely unwilling to declare an end to its genocidal operation.
(2024-05-05). Israel Closes Kerem Shalom Crossing After Hamas Rocket Attack. telesurenglish.net On Sunday, the Israeli State closed the Kerem Shalom border crossing that leads to the south of the Gaza Strip, after a rocket attack claimed by the Al Qasam Brigades. | RELATED: | "Our militants targeted an Israeli army gathering at the Kerem Shalom site and its surroundings in the city of Rafah in the far south of the Gaza Strip with a 114 mm short-range missile system," the armed wing of Hamas said. | The Al Qasam's attack aimed t…
(2024-05-05). Open letter to University heads: Listen to your courageous students and divest from Israel. mondoweiss.net 
As people of faith we believe in a better way. It is not too late for you to change course and rid yourself of deadly investments in companies profiting from the Israeli occupation. Join your courageous students and divest now.
(2024-05-05). The mainstream media distorted our anti-Vietnam War protests 50 years ago. They're following the same strategy today. mondoweiss.net 
Fifty years ago, I joined in protests against the Vietnam war. Today the mainstream media is smearing pro-Palestine student protests in ways that are even worse than how we were slandered back then.
(2024-05-05). 'I Was Arrested For Trespassing On My Own Campus'. popularresistance.org In recent days, we've seen police sweep multiple Gaza solidarity encampments. One of the most violent crackdowns occurred at Emory University in Atlanta, where state and local police swooped in hours after the tents had been erected, arresting almost 30 people while using tear gas and rubber bullets. | Students have been protesting Israel's war on Gaza, the school's connection to the carnage, and Atlanta's planned police training center Cop City. | "This local resistance is a vivid tableau of a global struggle for liberation. At its core, the fight against Cop City is interconnected with global movements against…
(2024-05-05). Student resistance to the Gaza genocide is spurring a crisis for Democrats and the progressive coalition. mondoweiss.net 
The student protests erupting across American universities represent something far beyond a cyclical wave of campus activism. They reflect a profound political crisis that has laid bare the fractures within the Democratic Party.
(2024-05-05). Workers and students in UK continue to protest Gaza genocide. wsws.org Thousands of people turned out across the UK to demonstrate against the Gaza genocide again this weekend. Socialist Equality Party members attended the rallies and spoke with some of those taking part.
(2024-05-05). Video: students walk out of graduation in protest against Gaza genocide. skwawkbox.org 
University of Michigan graduates walk out holding Palestine flags Student graduates at the University of Michigan have walked out of their graduation ceremony, holding Palestinian flags an challenging Israel 'How many kids have you killed today?', in protest at Israel's genocide in Gaza. The protest is part of a growing trend of students protesting at …
(2024-05-05). Thursday 5/9: Organizing meetings to build our March against Genocide on October 19th in Oakland, Califo. indybay.org on zoom…
(2024-05-05). Columbia Crackdown Led By Professor Doubling As NYPD Spook. popularresistance.org The violent crackdown carried out on Columbia University students protesting Israel's genocidal assault on the Gaza Strip was led by a member of the school's own faculty, New York City Mayor Eric Adams has declared. | During a May 1 press conference, just hours after the New York Police Department arrested nearly 300 people on university grounds, Adams praised adjunct Columbia professor Rebecca Weiner, who moonlights as the head of the NYPD counter-terrorism bureau, for giving police the green light to clear out anti-genocide students by force.
(2024-05-05). Thursday 5/16: Build the March against Genocide on the West Coast. indybay.org on zoom (see registration link)…
(2024-05-05). Gaza truce talks resume in Egypt, without Israel for now. newarab.com 
Talks resumed in
(2024-05-05). Palestinian rescuers search for casualties following Israeli strike on Rafah. presstv.ir Palestinians search for casualties under the rubble of a destroyed building following Israeli airstrikes on the city of Rafah in southern Gaza Strip.
(2024-05-05). Gazans mourn over bodies of loved ones at al-Najjar hospital in Rafah. presstv.ir Relatives mourn over the bodies of their loved ones at al-Najjar hospital in Rafah in southern Gaza Strip after Israeli airstrike.
(2024-05-05). Palestinian rescuers search for casualties following Israeli strike on Rafah. presstv.ir Palestinians search for casualties under the rubble of a destroyed building following Israeli airstrikes on the city of Rafah in southern Gaza Strip.
(2024-05-05). Rachel Corrie's dad 'proud' of her alma mater's divestment from Israel. presstv.ir The father of a pro-Palestine American activist, who was killed by the Israeli forces in Rafah in 2003, is "proud" of his late daughter's college to have divested from the occupying entity.
(2024-05-05). Gazans mourn over bodies of loved ones at al-Najjar hospital in Rafah. presstv.ir Relatives mourn over the bodies of their loved ones at al-Najjar hospital in Rafah in southern Gaza Strip after Israeli airstrike.
(2024-05-05). ILWU Local 10 Calls for Labor Boycott of All Cargo to Israel to Stop the Genocide. indybay.org San Francisco based ILWU Local 10 at their May Day stop work meeting voted unanimously to support a complete labor boycott of Israel. The resolution will be coming up at the ILWU convention in June…
(2024-05-05). "Palestinian Embassy" Participates in Passport DC. indybay.org This year a Pop-up Palestinian Culture Street Fest/protest was held at the Embassy of Palestine on a crowded public sidewalk directly across the street from the Israeli Embassy. Today's event included passport stamping, along with Palestinian arts, crafts and fashions for sale, free Palestinian food samples, as well as children's activities and numerous protest signs and banners. Included, too, were handouts with information about Israel's genocide taking place in Gaza…
(2024-05-05). Students and workers take to the streets on May Day for Palestine. peoplesdispatch.org On May Day, workers around the world mobilized for the liberation of Palestine. "This May Day, workers of the world are called to declare their solidarity with Palestine, to denounce the Israeli Genocide, and to call for an end to all aggressions in the region and to all wars," wrote the International People's Assembly. | In New York City, unions such as the United Auto Workers and the New York Taxi Workers Alliance expressed explicit support for the Palestinian cause in a march of 20,000, which ended at the New York University Gaza Solidarity Encampment.
(2024-05-05). May 3: 'Axis of Resistance' operations against Israeli occupation. presstv.ir Amid Israeli genocide in Gaza, Palestinian and regional resistance groups continued their operations against the regime and its Western backers on Friday, May 3.
(2024-05-05). US vs. China: Who Really Stands for Peace? pressenza.com The US has a long history of involvement in overseas conflict; this isn't the first time we've had to fight back against militants in power, and it won't be the last. Now, the US clearly has its sights set on China. Billions of dollars have already been spent militarizing the Asia-Pacific, surrounding China with military bases and conducting threatening war games— the US military's version of peacocking. | The first step of war, as US military elites are well aware, is information warfare. Currently, the media is spouting hateful rhetoric towards China, contributing to a giant spike in Asian American hate c…
(2024-05-05). Odessa Massacre 10 Years On: Neo-Nazis Drowned The City In Blood. popularresistance.org This Thursday marked the 10th anniversary of the May 2, 2014 Odessa Trade Unions Building massacre, in which 48 anti-Maidan activists were burned alive by neo-Nazi thugs. The violence, coming soon after Kiev kicked off its 'anti-terrorist operation' in the Donbass, demonstrated the new regime's readiness to drown Ukraine in blood to cling to power. | The warm weather of the spring of 2014 was accompanied by the winds of revolutionary fervor across southeastern Ukraine, with activists from across Kharkov, the Donbass, Zaporozhye, Dnepropetrovsk, Kherson, Nikolayev and Odessa rising up in opposition to the Euromaid…
(2024-05-05). The Horrific Crime of the University of Kent (1970). plenglish.com New York._ When university campus across the United States are boiling nowadays with protests against pro-Zionist fascism and the Israeli bloody war on Palestine Gaza, people remember the massacre of students at the University of Kent that took place on May 4, 1970.
(2024-05-05). Reality Defeats Ideology: Milei 'Gives In' to China Despite Tough Talk. orinocotribune.com By Misión Verdad — May 4, 2024 | During his election campaign, the president of Argentina, Javier Milei, repeated ad nauseam that once he became president he would align himself with the West, whose highest representative references of economic liberalism for him were the United States and Israel. In regards to China, one of Argentina's major trading partners, he stated that he would not establish relations with communist governments, an international approach that he would also apply to Venezuela, Nicaragua, and North Korea. | In an interview with Bloomberg in August 2023, Milei spoke about the possibili…
(2024-05-05). The New Issue Of JOHNSTONE: Biden's Bloodlust. caitlinjohnstone.com.au For those who don't know, I publish a print version of my work once a month called JOHNSTONE magazine. The new edition is called "Biden's Bloodlust", and is now available to order in print or download in pay-what-you-want digital. As November gets closer and the Biden administration gets more murderous and tyrannical by the day, …
(2024-05-05). Hamas official says group will not agree to truce with Israel that does not end Gaza war. scmp.com Hamas negotiators are in Egypt to give a response to a proposed ceasefire, but Israel says it will send a delegation only if it sees 'positive movement' on a hostage deal.
(2024-05-05). 'Ceasefire now!' – Pro-Palestinian motorcade drives through Rotterdam. presstv.ir Scores of demonstrators took part in a pro-Palestinian motorcade in Rotterdam, demanding a ceasefire in Gaza.
(2024-05-05). If US decides Israel's war on Gaza must stop, it will happen: Hamas. presstv.ir A senior member of Hamas says if the US decided that Israel's war on Gaza should stop, it will definitely happen.
(2024-05-05). Global pressure on Israel to raise possibility of Gaza truce: Iran FM. presstv.ir Iran's foreign minister says mounting international pressure on Israel to end its genocidal Gaza war has increased the chance of a ceasefire in the Palestinian territory.
(2024-05-05). If US decides Israel's war on Gaza must stop, it will happen: Hamas. presstv.ir A senior member of Hamas says if the US decided that Israel's war on Gaza should stop, it will definitely happen.
(2024-05-05). Hamas official says group will not agree to truce with Israel that does not end Gaza war. scmp.com Hamas negotiators are in Egypt to give a response to a proposed ceasefire, but Israel says it will send a delegation only if it sees 'positive movement' on a hostage deal.
(2024-05-05). Dialogue Between Hamas and Israel Fails to Yield Fruitful Results. telesurenglish.net Negotiations between the Hamas-Israel Palestinian resistance movement for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip ended this Sunday without encouraging results. | RELATED: | Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu refused to end the bombing of Gaza, while Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh denounced Netanyahu's sabotage of the talks. | In this way, in Cairo, Egypt, the possibility of a truce to the conflict that has killed 34,683 Palestinia…
(2024-05-05). Hopes for Gaza ceasefire appear slim amid Cairo talks. middleeasteye.net 
Hopes for Gaza ceasefire appear slim amid Cairo talks | A source close to the talks says they are 'close to collapse' with both sides blaming each other for the impasse | | Qatar-based Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh (pictured here in Doha on 20 December 2023) has accused Benjamin Net…
(2024-05-05). 'Ceasefire now!' – Pro-Palestinian motorcade drives through Rotterdam. presstv.ir Scores of demonstrators took part in a pro-Palestinian motorcade in Rotterdam, demanding a ceasefire in Gaza.
(2024-05-05). Pezzullo: The Warmonger Who Won't Go Away. dissidentvoice.org The compromised former top boss of the Australian civil service has the lick and smell of belligerence. Begrudgingly conceding error and when in office, a bully and meddler in party politics, an incessant advocate of threats visible and invisible, Mike Pezzulo switches into a warmonger's gear with ease. The former secretary of the Department of …
(2024-05-05). Afghanistan: Earthquake Events Overview, April 2024. reliefweb.int 
Country: Afghanistan | Source: iMMAP Inc. | Please refer to the attached Map. | Description: This 2-pager map incorporates data sourced from the USGS online database (
(2024-05-05). Civil rights don't apply to Palestinians living in Europe. electronicintifada.net Ghassan Abu Sitta banned from France at Germany's behest.
(2024-05-05). My brother saves lives. electronicintifada.net Abd has become a hero.
(2024-05-05). UN food agency: Northern Gaza in throes of 'full-blown famine'. presstv.ir The UN World Food Program (WFP) says there is a "full-blown famine" in the northern Gaza Strip following more than six months of Israel's genocidal war against the besieged Palestinian territory.
(2024-05-05). World Food Programme Director Cindy McCain Says Northern Gaza Experiencing 'Full-Blown' Famine. news.antiwar.com The head of the UN's World Food Programme has said northern Gaza is experiencing a "full-blown famine" that is moving south, which is a result of the US-backed Israeli blockade and bombing campaign. "Whenever you have conflicts like this, and emotions rage high, and things happen in a war, famine happens," Cindy McCain, the widow …
(2024-05-05). UN: famine in northern Gaza is already 'full-blown'. newarab.com 
A top UN official said Friday that hard-hit Cindy McCain, the American director of the UN World Food Program, became the most prominent international official so far to declare that trapped civilians in the most cut-off part of Gaza had gone over the brink…
(2024-05-05). Johns Hopkins Encampment Calls On University To Divest, Demilitarize. popularresistance.org The protestors who are encamped at the Johns Hopkins University shared their formal proposal on Friday with the university, requesting that the school divest "from all companies with ties to the state of Israel," demilitarize "by severing its financial relationships with the U.S. Department of Defense," and disclose "all financial relationships with the state of Israel." | The proposal, which the protestors said was submitted to the university's Public Interest Investment Advisory Committee (PIIAC), calls on Hopkins to hear the request "immediately" because of the humanitarian crisis in Gaza caused by Israel's wa…
(2024-05-05). Israel Assisted by 240 US, NATO Warplanes amid Iran's Retaliatory Operation: General. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — An Iranian general said one division of the IRGC Aerospace Force employed only 20% of its offensive power during the retaliatory operation against Israeli military targets on April 14, while 240 fighter jets provided by the US and NATO were available to protect the Zionists.
(2024-05-05). Israel is nearing a deal with Hamas with no strategic plan for the day after in Gaza. haaretz.com Israel is not yet ready with a plan for Gaza's management during and after a truce, and with no administration that can answer to the needs of Palestinians returning north, questions loom over whether Hamas, the PA, or the Israeli army will manage civil affairs…
(2024-05-05). ICC slams threats after broaching arrest warrants for Israeli leaders. presstv.ir The ICC denounces threats against the top UN court after speculation about issuing arrest warrants for Israeli leaders over the Gaza war.
(2024-05-05). Gaza cease-fire deal critical to reaching agreement with Hezbollah, Biden administration officials say. haaretz.com U.S. officials told their counterparts in cease-fire talks that once an agreement is secured to end the fighting in Gaza, it will be possible to move rapidly towards a deal between Israel, Hezbollah, and the Lebanese government…
(2024-05-05). Bahraini resistance group claims attack on Israeli port. presstv.ir A Bahraini resistance group claims responsibility for a rare attack on Israeli-controlled Eilat port.
(2024-05-05). Iran, Egypt FMs discuss promotion of ties, end to Israel's aggression. presstv.ir The Iranian and Egyptian foreign ministers discuss possible ways to promote mutual ties and end Israel's crimes in Gaza.
(2024-05-05). Israeli Officials Say Flow of US Weapons Is Uninterrupted Despite Report of Ammunition Delay. news.antiwar.com Israeli officials said on Sunday that the overall flow of US weapons shipments to Israel is "uninterrupted" despite a report from Axios that said the Biden administration put a hold on an ammunition shipment. The Axios report cited two Israeli officials who said the hold on the ammunition raised "serious concerns" in the Israeli government, …
(2024-05-05). Microsoft and Google Working Closely with Israeli Military's Computer Services Directorate for Years. orinocotribune.com 
(2024-05-05). 'It's not 1938': annual antisemitism report finds worst outbreak since World War II. scmp.com In the US, for example, around 3,500 antisemitism incidents were counted between January and September 2023, followed by almost 4,000 in the last three months of the year after the Hamas attack on Israel.
(2024-05-05). Nearly 2,200 arrests amid crackdown on U.S. campus protests over Gaza. america.cgtn.com 
Weeks into a wave of pro-Palestinian encampments on college campuses across the U.S., many students are still calling for their school administrations to divest from Israel. | While some universities, like Brown and Northwestern University, have come to peaceful agreements with students, many more have seen violent confrontations, with almost 2,200 protestors taken into custody. | As graduation season kicks off, campuses are on high alert. On Saturday morning, at the University of Michigan, pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel protestors interrupted the commencement ceremony. | Poppie Mphuthing has more.
(2024-05-05). CPJ condemns Israeli vote to shut down Al-Jazeera; warns of alarming precedent. cpj.org Beirut, May 5, 2024 — The Committee to Protect Journalists condemns the Israeli cabinet's decision to shut down Al-Jazeera's operations in Israel and warns that the vote could set a dangerous precedent for other international media outlets working in Israel. The cabinet vote on Sunday, announced by the Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on X, came after Israel's parliament passed a…
(2024-05-05). Israel-Gaza war: Hamas attacks main crossing point for aid, wounding 10, forcing closure. scmp.com Israel's military said the crossing was immediately closed; it was unclear how long the closure would remain in effect.
(2024-05-05). Media Freedom Faces Unprecedented Threats Globally. popularresistance.org Journalists and independent media outlets are facing an unprecedented decline in press freedom and a rise of state repression all across the world, according to the annual report published by Reporters without Borders (RSF) on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day on May 3. | RSF claims that the physical security of journalists continues to be the main threat to press freedom, noting that over 100 Palestinian journalists have been killed by Israel in Palestine in the last seven months of war in Gaza. RSF's World Press Freedom Index of 2024 notes with worry that in most of the countries, political authorities su…
(2024-05-05). Israel raids Al Jazeera's offices, says it will not give in to Hamas. scmp.com Giving in to Hamas would be a huge victory for the group and Iran, and project a 'terrible weakness', PM Netanyahu said, while also ordering the closure of 'incitement' news channel Al Jazeera.
(2024-05-05). Khaled Barakat: Israeli Army Exposed as a Failure While Resistance Remains on Track. libya360.wordpress.com Saheli Chowdhury and Dalal al-Zainabi "The Israeli army is being exposed as a failure—it possesses all these capabilities, with the full support and participation from the United States, Britain, Germany, France, and yet it is failing in Gaza, while the Palestinian resistance is still strong," said Palestinian scholar and activist Khaled Barakat, referring to the…
(2024-05-05). Pro-Palestinian Protests Rattle Universities in US As Demonstrations Continue Globally (+Video). tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — From Charlottesville to Chicago, police clashed with protesters, while at the University of California Irvine, dialogue between students and officials shows signs of progress amidst ongoing global demonstrations against Israel's atrocities in Gaza.
(2024-05-05). Resistance fighters target Israeli forces in Gaza. presstv.ir Palestinian resistance fighters conduct new operations against Israeli forces in the Gaza Strip.
(2024-05-05). Israeli airstrike on southern Lebanon village kills three civilians. presstv.ir At least three civilians have been killed and five others sustained injuries in an Israeli airstrike against a village in southern Lebanon.
(2024-05-05). Iran's Place in World Elevated after Anti-Israeli Operation: Raisi. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi said last month's retaliatory operation against the Israeli regime uplifted Iran's position among regional and world powers.
(2024-05-05). Zionist Authorities Ban UNRWA From Entering the Gaza Strip. telesurenglish.net The Israeli authorities have denied entry to the Gaza area of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), Phillippe Lazzarini. | RELATED: | This is the second time that the diplomat has been denied entry to the Gaza Strip since the beginning of the aggression on October 7 last year. | According to Lazzarini, "The past while recorded an increase in the denial of humanitarian access & attacks on…
(2024-05-05). Israel will not give in to Hamas demand to end war in Gaza, says Netanyahu. scmp.com Giving in to Hamas would be a huge victory for the group and Iran and project a 'terrible weakness', its prime minister said, while also announcing his government would shut down 'incitement' news channel Al Jazeera.
(2024-05-05). Gaza's Christians face subdued Easter amid Israel's bombs. newarab.com 
Celebrations were limited to around 100 Christian families at the
(2024-05-05). Israel bans Al Jazeera as attack on journalism goes domestic. skwawkbox.org 
Seizure of broadcasting equipment and blocking of Israeli citizens' access to website as Israel adds assault on dissenting voices in Gaza to its slaughter of journalists in Gaza Israel has banned Arab broadcaster Al Jazeera from its territory — and blocked Israeli citizens from accessing the station's channel and website — as it continues its …
(2024-05-05). Greek May Day demos condemn Israeli savagery in Gaza. presstv.ir A few thousand protesters held flags, banners, and placards in support of Palestine and the protests taking place on university campuses in the States.
(2024-05-05). Iraqi media not allowed to use 'Israel' for Zionist regime: Official. presstv.ir Iraqi media outlets have stopped using the word "Israel" to refer to the regime in Tel Aviv and use "the Zionist regime" instead in a move to show solidarity with Palestinians for some months, according to the head of the Commission of Media and Communications (CMC) in Iraq.
(2024-05-05). Ireland's Trinity College joins pro-Palestine student protests. presstv.ir Pro-Palestinian students protesting against Israel's war on Gaza have set up a camp on the campus of Ireland's Trinity College urging the university to cut ties with Israel after the same protests rocked US campuses for weeks.
(2024-05-05). Richard Beck: Bidenism Abroad. newleftreview.org Panoramic survey of US foreign policy as Washington attempts to maintain its global hegemony in conditions of faltering growth. Containing China, confronting Russia, driving decarbonization: each of Biden's stated aims has been beset by insoluble contradictions from the outset, Richard Beck argues, now compounded by Israel's punitive war on Gaza.
(2024-05-05). Israel bans Al Jazeera over Gaza war coverage. newarab.com 
The cabinet of "The government under my leadership has unanimously decided: the incitement channel Al Jazeera will be shut down in Israel," Netanyahu's statement read on X. | Netan…
(2024-05-05). IN PHOTOS: A different kind of fire in Jerusalem. haaretz.com The ceremony of the 'Holy Fire' has been held for more than a millennium. This is how it was celebrated last week in Jerusalem…
(2024-05-05). Gaza ministry condemns death of Palestinian doctor in Israeli jail. presstv.ir The Gaza Strip's health ministry has condemned the death of a Palestinian surgeon in an Israeli jail, calling for an urgent investigation into the occupying regime's latest crime.
(2024-05-05). Aljazeera: Israel Decision Banning the Channel Is Criminal Act. telesurenglish.net Al Jazeera Media Network has condemned the Israeli government's decision to close its operations in Israel, and classified it as a "criminal act" and warned that the country's suppression of the free press "stands in contravention of international and humanitarian law". | Related: | The statement of the channel came after the decision of the government of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu earlier today to stop the wo…
(2024-05-05). Bahraini resistance group claims attack on Israeli port. presstv.ir A Bahraini resistance group claims responsibility for a rare attack on Israeli-controlled Eilat port.
(2024-05-05). UCL campus protests. presstv.ir Students at several UK universities have launched tent encampments demanding their universities divest from firms that supply arms to Israel and end any potential complicity in the regime's genocidal war on Gaza.
(2024-05-05). oPt: #Gaza: The Israeli Authorities continue to deny humanitarian access to the United Nations. reliefweb.int Country: occupied Palestinian territory | Source: UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East | From Philippe Lazzarini, the UNRWA Commissioner-General as posted on his official X account (previously known as Twitter) | Just this week, they have denied – for the second time- my entry to Gaza where I planned to be with our The past while recorded an increase in the denial of humanitarian access & attacks on humanitarian workers and convoys. | Only in the past 2 weeks, we have recorded 10 incidents i…
(2024-05-05). Cut all ties with Israeli regime, Iran urges Muslim countries. presstv.ir Iran urges Muslim countries to cut all relations with the Israeli regime as means of pressuring Tel Aviv to end its ongoing genocidal war on the Gaza Strip.
(2024-05-05). Israeli forces arrest Greek consul's bodyguard in Jerusalem. newarab.com 
The Syriza party said it had demanded an explanation from the foreign ministry over the "unprecedented incident", which took place outside the Church of the Holy Sepulchre as Orthodox Christians marked Easter. | "SYRIZA requests the immediate provision of clarificat…
(2024-05-05). Iran Admires Turkey for Halting Trade with Israel. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian foreign minister applauded Turkey's decision to halt all import and export transactions with the Israeli regime in protest over the brutal war on Gaza.
(2024-05-05). Al Jazeera office raided hours after Israel bans network. newarab.com 
Israeli police raided a Jerusalem hotel Video circulated online showed plainclothes officers dismantling camera equipment in a hotel room in East Jerusalem. | Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's cabinet shut down the network for as long as the war in Gaza continues, saying that the tele…
(2024-05-05). Iran Urges Muslim States to Boycott Israel. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The foreign minister of Iran called on the OIC members that have diplomatic and economic relations with the Israeli regime to sever those ties and impose a practical embargo on the commercial and arms dealings with the regime to force it to stop its genocidal crimes against Gaza.
(2024-05-05). Families of Israeli captives press for swap deal with Hamas. presstv.ir Families of Israeli captives step up pressure to reach a swap deal with Hamas.
(2024-05-05). Israeli government votes to shut down Al Jazeera. middleeasteye.net 
(2024-05-05). Gaza ministry condemns death of Palestinian doctor in Israeli jail. presstv.ir The Gaza Strip's health ministry has condemned the death of a Palestinian surgeon in an Israeli jail, calling for an urgent investigation into the occupying regime's latest crime.
(2024-05-05). Iraqi resistance strikes target in Israeli Haifa Port with cruise missile. presstv.ir Fighters from the Islamic Resistance in Iraq have carried out a missile strike against a strategic position at the Port of Haifa in the northern part of the 1948 Israeli-occupied territories.
(2024-05-05). Hamas: No truce without a complete end to war. presstv.ir Hamas says it will not accept a truce deal that does not completely end the Israeli regime's nearly seven-month-long genocidal war against the Gaza Strip.
(2024-05-05). Resistencia de Iraq confirma ataque contra puerto israelí en Haifa. radiohc.cu Bagdad, 5 may (RHC) La Resistencia de Iraq comunicó este domingo el lanzamiento de misiles crucero de largo alcance tipo Al-Arqab contra el puerto israelí de Haifa, en la continuación de sus operaciones de repulsa a la ocupación.
(2024-05-05). Israeli warplanes strike Gaza, no progress yet in truce deal. newarab.com 
Palestinians in Gaza faced another night of Israeli assaults, with airstrikes reported across the besieged enclave in the early hours of Sunday, marking the 212th day of the war as Israel launched attacks on neighbourhoods
(2024-05-05). PM Netanyahu's Cabinet Bans Al Jazeera Operations in Israel. telesurenglish.net On Sunday, the Israeli cabinet unanimously approved the shutdown of the Al Jazeera channel and office in the country. | RELATED: | Under the decision, Al Jazeera Arabic and Al Jazeera English operations in Israel could be banned for an initial period of 45 days, with the possibility of indefinite renewal. | Immediately after the cabinet meeting, Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi signed decrees formalizing the ban…
(2024-05-05). Gaza: Mass graves unearthed amid rising pro-Palestinian protests in US universities. muslimmirror.com Exposed true face of Israel and its US-European supporters By Latheef Farook It appears there is no limit to US.UK,European Union and Arab dictators backed settler colonial entity Israeli atrocities and barbarity in occupied Gaza and West Bank. In the midst comes unprecedented peaceful protests in universities across United States ,UK ,Europe ,Australia ,Japan and …
(2024-05-05). US says defence pact with Saudi Arabia not possible without normalising Israel ties. scmp.com National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said the two issues were part of an 'integrated vision' for peace in the Middle East and could not be disentangled.
(2024-05-05). Israeli Cabinet Votes To Shut Down Al Jazeera, Police Raid Office. news.antiwar.com The Israeli cabinet voted unanimously on Sunday to shut down Al Jazeera, and Israeli police raided the Qatari media outlet's office following the decision. The broad order shuts down Al Jazeera broadcasts, allows the confiscation of its equipment, and blocks the outlet's website. Israeli police confiscated cameras and other equipment from a hotel room that …
(2024-05-05). Families of Israeli captives press for swap deal with Hamas. presstv.ir Families of Israeli captives step up pressure to reach a swap deal with Hamas.
(2024-05-05). Syrian President says ®support to the resistance is unchangeable" plenglish.com Damascus, May 5 (Prensa Latina) Syrian President Bashar al-Assad reaffirmed on Sunday the steadfast support of the Arab Socialist Baath Party, which has ruled the nation since 1963, to the struggle and resistance of the Palestinian people against the Israeli occupier.
(2024-05-05). Israel Airstrike Kills Family of Four in South Lebanon. news.antiwar.com Israeli forces carried out an airstrike against the home of a Lebanese family in the border village of Mays al-Jabal, killing a family of four, including both parents and two children aged 12 and 21. A number of others were reported wounded. Details are still emerging as to what exactly happened and why the house …
(2024-05-05). UCL campus protests. presstv.ir Students at several UK universities have launched tent encampments demanding their universities divest from firms that supply arms to Israel and end any potential complicity in the regime's genocidal war on Gaza.
(2024-05-05). Greek May Day demos condemn Israeli savagery in Gaza. presstv.ir A few thousand protesters held flags, banners, and placards in support of Palestine and the protests taking place on university campuses in the States.
(2024-05-05). Hamas disagrees to truce that does not end Gaza war: source. newarab.com 
A senior The official, who asked not to be named, decried Israeli efforts to obtain a deal on releasing hostages "without linking it to ending the aggression on Gaza". | "Hamas will not agree under any circumstances to an agreement that does not explicitly include a cessation of the war on Gaza," the official said. | "There will be no agreeme…
(2024-05-05). Over 10,000 People Remain Buried Under Rubble in Gaza, Would Take Years to Retrieve Bodies. orinocotribune.com The Palestinian Health Ministry in Gaza said that over 10,000 people remain buried under the rubble in the Strip, seven months into the ongoing genocidal war launched by the Israeli occupation last October. | The UN Aid Coordination Office (OCHA) stated that "with the current primitive tools available, it might require up to three years to recover the bodies," warning that rising temperatures are expected to accelerate the decomposition of bodies, heightening the risk of disease transmission and increasing concerns about public health. | Entire residential neighborhoods and areas have been completely destroyed by…
(2024-05-05). US says defence pact with Saudi Arabia not possible without normalising Israel ties. scmp.com National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said the two issues were part of an 'integrated vision' for peace in the Middle East and could not be disentangled.
(2024-05-05). 'Decapitated body' among victims of Israeli raid on West Bank town. presstv.ir The Israeli regime's forces kill at least five Palestinians in a raid against a residential building in the northwestern part of the occupied West Bank.
(2024-05-05). Iran Urges Muslim States to Boycott Israel. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The foreign minister of Iran called on the OIC members that have diplomatic and economic relations with the Israeli regime to sever those ties and impose a practical embargo on the commercial and arms dealings with the regime to force it to stop its genocidal crimes against Gaza.
(2024-05-05). Cut all ties with Israeli regime, Iran urges Muslim countries. presstv.ir Iran urges Muslim countries to cut all relations with the Israeli regime as means of pressuring Tel Aviv to end its ongoing genocidal war on the Gaza Strip.
(2024-05-05). 'Decapitated body' among victims of Israeli raid on West Bank town. presstv.ir The Israeli regime's forces kill at least five Palestinians in a raid against a residential building in the northwestern part of the occupied West Bank.
(2024-05-05). Gaza: Mass graves unearthed amid rising pro-Palestinian protests in US universities. muslimmirror.com Exposed true face of Israel and its US-European supporters By Latheef Farook It appears there is no limit to US.UK,European Union and Arab dictators backed settler colonial entity Israeli atrocities and barbarity in occupied Gaza and West Bank. In the midst comes unprecedented peaceful protests in universities across United States ,UK ,Europe ,Australia ,Japan and …
(2024-05-05). Israeli government votes unanimously to shut down Al Jazeera in Israel. haaretz.com Israel's Communication Minister Shlomo Karhi, who pushed to close down Al Jazeera offices in Israel, lauds decision as 'an end to the network's well-oiled incitement machine'…
(2024-05-05). Iran, Egypt FMs discuss promotion of ties, end to Israel's aggression. presstv.ir The Iranian and Egyptian foreign ministers discuss possible ways to promote mutual ties and end Israel's crimes in Gaza.
(2024-05-05). Hezbollah launches rockets at Israel. newarab.com 
A local official in Israel and Lebanon's Iran-backed Hezbollah group have exchanged regular
(2024-05-05). ICC slams threats after broaching arrest warrants for Israeli leaders. presstv.ir The ICC denounces threats against the top UN court after speculation about issuing arrest warrants for Israeli leaders over the Gaza war.
(2024-05-05). Iraqi resistance strikes target in Israeli Haifa Port with cruise missile. presstv.ir Fighters from the Islamic Resistance in Iraq have carried out a missile strike against a strategic position at the Port of Haifa in the northern part of the 1948 Israeli-occupied territories.
(2024-05-05). Netanyahu: 'Hamas is adamant in its position — we can't accept demands that mean our surrender'. haaretz.com Israel says it will send team to Cairo only after Hamas officially agrees to truce proposal ‚ñ CIA director in Cairo for meetings on Gaza conflict, Egyptian sources say ‚ñ Hamas requests guarantees from Turkey and Russia for cease-fire deal, Hamas official says ‚ñ Senior Palestinian Islamic Jihad member who took part in the Oct. 7 attack killed…
(2024-05-05). Six Palestinians killed by Israeli forces in West Bank siege. newarab.com 
Six Palestinians were killed during an hours-long raid by
(2024-05-05). Hamas: No truce without a complete end to war. presstv.ir Hamas says it will not accept a truce deal that does not completely end the Israeli regime's nearly seven-month-long genocidal war against the Gaza Strip.
(2024-05-05). Israel to mark Holocaust Remembrance Day beginning Sunday evening at Yad Vashem. haaretz.com Israel's Holocaust Remembrance Day, a state day of commemoration, is marked every year with a two-minute siren and moment of silence, as well as ceremonies and events held across Israel. Prime Minster Netanyahu and President Herzog will hold speeches Sunday night at Yad Vashem…
(2024-05-05). Anti-Israel operation unveiled 'small part of Iran's capabilities': Ex-FM. presstv.ir Former Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki says Iran's retaliatory operation against Israel exhibited "a small part" of the country's capabilities to confront the occupying regime.
(2024-05-05). Hizbullah bombs settlement in response to Israeli crimes. plenglish.com Beirut, May 5 (Prensa Latina) The Lebanese Resistance (Hizbullah) today bombed the settlement of Kiryat Shmona, in response to Israeli crimes against localities and civilians in the south of the nation.
(2024-05-05). Israel Bombs Civilian City in Lebanon and Hezbollah Responds. telesurenglish.net This Sunday, Israeli aircraft attacked the border town of Mays Al-Jabal in southern Lebanon. Four civilians were killed and several injured. | RELATED: | The bombing occurred as civilians inspected the damage to their homes and shops, many of the victims' homes having already been heavily damaged by other Zionist bombings. | The aggression sowed a direct destruction on towns and cities of the border area in addition to that…
(2024-05-05). Israel's UN envoy claims Hamas is 'hiding in Harvard'. newarab.com 
Israeli Ambassador to the UN "The chants of pro-Palestinian rioters on campuses are calls for Israel's destruction," Erdan said in his speech in New York. | "We always knew that Hamas hide…
(2024-05-05). Turkey urges global Muslim unity in support of Palestinians. muslimmirror.com ANKARA / BANJUL, Gambia : Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Saturday said resistance against Israeli occupation is no longer a war between Israel and Palestine but a struggle between oppressors and the oppressed worldwide, according to diplomatic sources. Speaking at the 15th Summit of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) held in Banjul, the …
(2024-05-05). Pitzer College Becomes First in US to Call for Academic Boycott of Israel. counterpunch.org 
Photo: Student protest against BlackRock Vice Chairman and then Pitzer Trustee Robert Fairbairn, on the wall of a Pitzer College dorm in Fall 2019. | Donnie Denome — The Student Life. | On April 1, the administration of Pitzer College in Claremont, California, outside of Los Angeles, announced that it would be suspending its student exchange program with the University of Haifa in Israel. The following day, the Dean of Faculty's Office claimed in a statement that the decision to suspend the program did not "reflect an academic boycott," but "lack of enrollments for at least five years, exchange imbal…
(2024-05-05). Hamas keen on Gaza truce with Israel, but 'not at any cost'. newarab.com 
(2024-05-05). Palestinian Authority officials oppose release of Marwan Barghouti, source says. middleeasteye.net 
Palestinian Authority officials oppose release of Marwan Barghouti, source says | Majid Faraj and Hussein al-Sheikh have reportedly requested the Fatah leader be excluded from the potential Israel-Hamas swap deal, source says | | Palestinians walk past graffiti depicting Palestinian prisoner Marwan Ba…
(2024-05-05). Turkey urges global Muslim unity in support of Palestinians. muslimmirror.com ANKARA / BANJUL, Gambia : Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Saturday said resistance against Israeli occupation is no longer a war between Israel and Palestine but a struggle between oppressors and the oppressed worldwide, according to diplomatic sources. Speaking at the 15th Summit of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) held in Banjul, the …
(2024-05-05). 'It's not 1938': annual antisemitism report finds worst outbreak since World War II. scmp.com In the US, for example, around 3,500 antisemitism incidents were counted between January and September 2023, followed by almost 4,000 in the last three months of the year after the Hamas attack on Israel.
(2024-05-05). From Gaza protests to no Israeli pavilion: Politics overshadows art at the Venice Biennale. haaretz.com 'A country on pause and an exhibition on pause': Israeli artist Ruth Patir has no regrets about closing her country's pavilion. Meanwhile political protests are spreading beyond Venice's Arsenale…
(2024-05-05). Violence shuts crucial aid corridor into Sudan's Darfur: WFP. newarab.com 
Violence around the city of al-Fashir in
(2024-05-05). South Sudan removes taxes that triggered airdrops suspension. newarab.com 
Following an appeal from the Earlier this week, the UN urged
(2024-05-05). Hamas accuses Netanyahu of sabotaging deal, leaves Cairo. newarab.com 
(2024-05-05). Lebanon arrests paedophile gang suspects. newarab.com 
The minors were used to lure other minors who were allegedly "drugged, raped and blackmailed into promoting drugs", a judicial official said. | The eight arrested so far are suspected of being part of a wider group of 28 people identified in connection with the cas…
(2024-05-05). Police surround pro-Palestine student encampment at USC. newarab.com 
Protesters began leaving a The move, days before commencement events are set to begin on the Los Angeles campus, came after the university said campus safety officers, assisted by the Los Angeles Police Department, were clearing the area and that anyone not complying could be arrested. | "If you are in the centre of campus, please leave. People w…
(2024-05-05). Afghan female diplomat resigns in India for gold smuggling. newarab.com 
An Afghan diplomat in Zakia Wardak, the Afghan consul-general for Mumbai, announced her resignation on her official account on the social media platform X on Saturday after Indian media reported last week that she was briefly detained at the city's airport on allegations of smuggling 25 bricks of gold,…
(2024-05-05). UK Labour's Gaza war stance leads to local election losses. newarab.com 
(2024-05-05). Tunisia expels hundreds of sub-Saharan migrants from capital: NGO. newarab.com 
Tunisian authorities in the early hours of Friday expelled hundreds of Makeshift settlements in Tunis, including near the International Organization for Migration (IOM), were destroyed as the migrants were "deported to the Algerian border", said the Tunisian Forum for Social and Economic Rights (FTDES). | "At least 300 migrants, including refugees and asylum-seekers, as well as women and chil…
(2024-05-05). US Muslim Advocacy Day sees record turnout amid Gaza war. newarab.com 
Muslim Advocacy Day, which involves politicians and civil society members visiting the US and state capitols, took place this week amid growing frustration over the US government's continued support for A record turnout saw more than 700 Muslims visit the US Capitol on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday to advocate for civil rights protections in the US, for an end to
(2024-05-05). Gaza protests coincide with Michigan University graduation. newarab.com 
(2024-05-05). India not xenophobic, FM says after Biden remark. newarab.com 
Biden, who is seeking reelection against Republican rival
(2024-05-05). Labour's Sadiq Khan wins record third term as London mayor. newarab.com 
Khan won a little over a million votes, or nearly 44% of the vote, more than 11 percentage points ahead of his main challenger, the Conservative Party's Susan Hall. He did particularly well in inner London but struggled in several outer boroughs. | There had been frenzied speculatio…
(2024-05-05). Hamas delegation heading to Cairo for truce talks: official. newarab.com 
Hamas said its delegation will travel to Cairo on Saturday to resume Foreign mediators have been waiting for a Hamas response to a proposal to halt the fighting for 40 days and exchange hostages for "We emphasise the positive spirit with which the Hamas leadership dealt with the ceas…
(2024-05-05). Sudanese refugees flee UN camp in Ethiopia following attacks. newarab.com 
At least 1,000 The refugees said about 7,000 of the 8,000 residents of the Kumer camp left on foot early on Wednesday morning after they were attacked and robbed by local militiamen. | They said they were detained by the police shortly after leaving the camp,…
(2024-05-05). Iraq rainstorm flooding kills 4 hikers: officials. newarab.com 
(2024-05-05). French authorities deny entry to Ghassan Abu Sitta. newarab.com 
(2024-05-05). UN: Darfur risks starvation and death if aid not allowed in. newarab.com 
(2024-05-05). Qatar considers future of Hamas office in Doha. newarab.com 
Qatar could close the political office of Hamas as part of a broader review of its role as a The Gulf state was weighing whether to allow Hamas to continue
(2024-05-05). Russia puts Ukrainian President Zelenskyy on its wanted list. newarab.com 
As of Saturday afternoon, both Zelenskyy and his predecessor, Petro Poroshenko , featured on the ministry's list of people wanted on unspecified criminal charges. The commander of Ukraine's ground forces, Gen. Oleksandr Pavlyuk, was also on the list. | Russian officials did…
(2024-05-05). Olympics: IOC bans Sheikh Ahmad for 15 years. newarab.com 
In a letter seen by news agency Reuters, IOC Director General Christophe De Kepper informed all IOC members of the Executive Board decision to sanction the once-powerful Sheikh Ahmad over a court case in "The IOC E…
(2024-05-05). Venezuela Criticizes Inclusion of Venezuelan in Olympic Refugee Team. orinocotribune.com Venezuelan authorities criticized the method used by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) to choose the members of its Olympic Refugee team, which will participate in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, because the team includes a man of Venezuelan nationality who does not meet the refugee criteria. | In a statement issued by the Venezuelan Foreign Affairs Ministry, the government of Venezuela insisted on "the necessity to respect international law and the laws on refugees, such as impartiality, objectivity, non-selectivity and non-politicization in the treatment of the issues inherent to the UNHCR…
(2024-05-05). The Milei Effect: Telesur Banned in Argentina. orinocotribune.com
(2024-05-05). Yemen Braces For Impending Massive US-Led Air And Ground Campaign. popularresistance.org Senior military officials in Sana'a have informed MintPress News of ongoing military preparations by the US, UK, and Saudi-led Coalition over the past two weeks. According to these sources, there are plans to initiate a significant aerial assault on the Yemeni mainland, focusing particularly on coastal regions in the west, as well as areas in the south near the Saudi border. This assault is expected to be accompanied by ground offensives carried out by factions aligned with the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain. | MintPress News sources indicate a probable escalation, coinciding with significant military reinforcemen…
(2024-05-05). How To Unite Local Initiatives For A More Sustainable Global Future. popularresistance.org This article challenges the belief in high-tech solutions to solve socio-environmental crises, proposing a political vision beyond "green growth" and "ecomodernism.". It advocates for a commons-based technology framework, promoting collective resource management for sustainability. We thus introduce "cosmolocal" production, a configuration that strives to connect communities around shared resources and serve their needs while minimizing ecological impact. Despite acknowledged tensions, we contend that the cosmolocal framework could foster institutional and social change, aiming to address environmental degradatio…
(2024-05-05). How Portland Teachers Led The Longest K—12 Strike In Decades. popularresistance.org We'll never forget the day when we knew that we would win. It was 8: 30 a.m. on Nov. 21, more than three weeks into the first-ever Portland, Oregon, teachers strike. We were rally marshals, tasked with walking ahead of the march to troubleshoot potential issues. Accompanied by the dull hum of a nearby freeway and the caws of seagulls above the Willamette River, we stood on the sidewalk waiting — hoping that a parade of educators would soon join us. | They had every reason not to. As frustration mounted with district leaders and their refusal to address our demands for safe, equitable, and sustainable schools…
(2024-05-05). New York Care Workers' Fight To End The 24-Hour Workday. popularresistance.org Gui Hua Song retired from home care work in 2020, but when she heard about plans for a New York City hunger strike earlier this spring organized by a coalition fighting to end home health aides' 24-hour workday, she signed up to join. | "People asked me, 'Why would you risk your health when it doesn't even affect you? You are already retired,'" Song said with the help of an interpreter. But after spending years working grueling 24-hour shifts, she said she knew she had to participate. She recalled the high stress work environment and endless nights of sleeplessness while caring for an elderly couple.
(2024-05-05). Don't Like War? Then Don't Work! popularresistance.org May Day‚Äâ—‚Äâa legal holiday for workers in most countries‚Äâ—‚Äâwas born in Chicago. On May 1, 1886, workers shut down America's greatest industry city, and other cities too, to demand the 8-hour workday. In 1894, the U.S. Congress intentionally created a Labor Day at another time of the year, but some Americans continue celebrating the original, real Labor Day. | On May 1, 2008, 10,000 members of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU), one of the strongest and most militant unions in the United…
(2024-05-05). Minneapolis: Petitions Turned In For Community Control Of Police. popularresistance.org Minneapolis, MN — On Wednesday May 1, Minneapolis 4 Community Control of the Police (M4CCP) held a press conference in the Public Safety Center, the temporary home to city hall offices, to turn in their petitions to put community control of the police on the November ballot. | The petitions call for an amendment to the city charter, to establish an all-elected Civilian Police Accountability Commission (CPAC). The city charter determines the structure of city government and can only be amended by election, or a unanimous decision of the city council with mayoral approval. Citizens can get issues on the ballo…
(2024-05-05). Glenn Greenwald: 2024 or 2004? The War on Terror Mindset Returns. scheerpost.com 
(2024-05-05). Yemen Braces For Impending Massive US-Led Air/Ground Campaign. scheerpost.com 
(2024-05-05). Now For Something Different — Navy Captain Killed While Trying to Meet Underage Girls for Sex. sonar21.com 
Navy Capt. Bruce Meneley of Task Force Medical- South and NATO Role 3 Multinational Hospital commander, gives a "Combat Hospital" hat to Army Secretary John McHugh at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, on Dec. 14, 2011. "Combat Hospital" was a Canadian television show that featured medical units in the warzone. | Read more at: www.stripes.com/theaters/us/2024-04-30/r… | Source — Stars and Stripes | Lest anyone think that the claims about child sex trafficking by senior U.S. Government and business leaders is just some crazy conspiracy, think again. I saw t…
(2024-05-05). War of Attrition vs War of Manoeuvre. sonar21.com 
Colonel Alex Vershinin, writing for the Attritional wars require their own 'Art of War' and are fought with a 'force-centric' approach, unlike wars of manoeuvre which are 'terrain-focused'. They are rooted in massive industrial capacity to enable the replacement of losses, geographical depth to…
(2024-05-05). Kenya up for Global Civil Society Summit. telesurenglish.net Kenyan President William Ruto and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres are among the dignitaries expected at the meeting, with the theme of "Shaping a Future of Global and Sustainable Progress," according to a statement from the United Nations Office in Nairobi released on Saturday. | Headquarter of the UN Civil Society, May 2024…
(2024-05-05). Cuba Offers Free Visa for Chinese Citizens. telesurenglish.net Juan Carlos García Granda, Minister of Tourism of the Republic of Cuba, announced during the closing of the International Tourism Fair (FITCuba 2024), that Cuba established visa exemption for Chinese citizens carrying ordinary passports. | RELATED: | The minister explained that the exemption comes amid important efforts to boost economic-commercial ties with China, in particular the promotion of Asian tourism on t…
(2024-05-05). US Unemployment Rate Ticks Up to 3.9 Percent in April. telesurenglish.net On Friday, the U.S. Labor Department reported that U.S. employers added fewer-than-expected 175,000 jobs in April, with the unemployment rate again ticking up to 3.9 percent. | RELATED: | Job gains occurred in health care, social assistance, and transportation and warehousing, according to the department's Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). | Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 175,000 in April, lower than the average…
(2024-05-05). Over 600 Rescued From Flooded Areas in Texas. telesurenglish.net More than 600 people have been rescued from flooded areas around Houston, the fourth largest U.S. city, as a flood watch continues through Sunday afternoon in eastern Texas. More rainfall was forecast, raising the risk of major flooding. | RELATED: | "The next round of heavy rainfall is expected late Saturday into Sunday," National Weather Service said, adding that more than 21 inches (53 centimeters) of rain fell in past five days near the city of Sp…
(2024-05-05). Suriname To Send Military to Haiti To Ensure Transition Process. telesurenglish.net Suriname's President Chan Santokhi announced on Sunday that his government is prepared to send military and police to Haiti to assist security forces during the transition process on the Caribbean island. | RELATED: | "We will support our sister nation of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). We will provide support, as well as a police delegation led by Kenya, among other things," Santokhi told the media. | According to the president told today to a group of loc…
(2024-05-05). Do You Know Where Is the Biggest Mosque of Latin America. telesurenglish.net located in the neighborhood of Palermo, in the Argentine capital Buenos Aires, the Islamic Cultural Center "Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King (Rey) Fahd", inaugurated on September 25, 2000, is the largest Islamic temple in Latin America. | RELATED: | Organisation of Islamic Cooperation Summit Kicks Off in Gambia | Since its construction in the 2000, this cultural center surpassed in size the Ibrahim Al-Ibrahim Mosque in Caracas, Venezuela, although it should be noted that the Venezuelan has the highest minaret in the western hemisphere, 123 meters. | This study center was designed by the Saudi architect…
(2024-05-05). DRC: Death Toll Rises to 14, Bombing on IDP Camps. telesurenglish.net On Saturday, a local official said that at least 14 people were killed and 35 others injured, mainly women and children, after rebels of the March 23 Movement (M23) dropped "around 10" bombs on Friday on three sites for internally displaced persons (IDPs) in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). | Related: | The toll could still go up in the attack, on the IDP sites in the Lac Vert, Lushagala, and Mugunga neighbourho…
(2024-05-05). Paraguayan Megadiverse Forest Threatened by Illicit Crops. telesurenglish.net Deforestation and the associated burns for marijuana cultivation have become the main threats to the Mbaracayu Forest Natural Reserve, considered a 'green lung' nestled in the eastern region of Paraguay, which has not escaped the expansion of illegal crops. | RELATED: | This area, under the care of the Moises Bertoni Foundation, is one of the remnants of the Atlantic Forest, a tropical jungle similar to the Amazon shared by Braz…
(2024-05-05). Panamanians Head to General Elections This Sunday. telesurenglish.net On May 5, approximately 3 million Panamanians are being called to the polls to vote for president, vice president, 20 legislators to the Central American Parliament, 71 legislators to the National Assembly, 81 mayors, 701 township representatives, and 11 councilors. | RELATED: | All positions are decided by simple majority, there is no runoff, and voting is not mandatory. Eight politicians are vying for the presidenc…
(2024-05-05). UK's Conservative Party Suffers Heavy Losses in Local Elections. telesurenglish.net Britain's ruling Conservative Party has suffered one of its worst ever election days as massive numbers of voters switched their allegiance in town hall elections across England. | RELATED: | By Friday evening, results had been declared in 100 of the 107 councils in England that held elections on Thursday, and the Conservatives have so far lost 433 seats in council chambers, while the main opposition Labour Party h…
(2024-05-05). Polling Stations Closes in Panama. telesurenglish.net Electoral centers closed this Sunday in Panama without incident to make way for the vote count of these general elections which will begin today at 16: 60 local time. | RELATED: | Despite the closure all voters in line and members of the respective bureau, including representatives of political parties and candidates by free nomination, shall be allowed to vote. | The election day passed calmly as there were no serious incident…
(2024-05-05). Panama: Preliminary Count Shows José Mulino as Voting Leader. telesurenglish.net The rapid count (preliminary results) after the presidential elections in Panama shows that José Maulino (substitute for Ricardo Martinelli) is in the lead with just over 33 percent of the vote. The polls for the presidential elections in Panama, which do not have a second round, closed at 16: 00 local (21H00 UTC). | RELATED: | From the local 16H30 (21H30 UTC) began the transmission of data to the Electoral Tribunal and on the local 19H00 (24H00 UTC) the number of tables…
(2024-05-05). Haiti: Gangs Steal Several Fuel Tankers. telesurenglish.net On Saturday, the coalition of gangs terrorizing the Haitian capital stole several fuel trucks, a fact that encourages the illicit sale of petroleum derivatives. Although the Haitian National Police regained control of access to the Varreux oil terminal, no vehicles were able to leave the terminal, just 16 days after the petrol stations were refueled. | Related: | The management of the facility now has to carry out a…
(2024-05-05). Flood Deaths in Brazil Increases, Lula Visits Affected Areas. telesurenglish.net Severe flooding in southern Brazil has killed at least 76 people, while another 103 remain missing, authorities said Sunday at noon, 75 of them in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, near the Argentina and Uruguay border. | RELATED: | Authorities are investigating whether six other deaths are related to the climate tragedy that has hit the south of the country since the beginning of the week and is already considered the worst natural disaster in the regio…
(2024-05-05). Panamanian Elections Kick Off As Planned. telesurenglish.net On Sunday, the Panamanian general elections began with the opening of the 3,035 polling centers to which over 3 million Panamanians are called. | RELATED: | "I invite everyone to go out and vote… Whatever the results, Panama wins by strengthening its democracy," said Alfredo Junca, President of the Panamanian Electoral Tribunal. | "The country can be fully assured that the votes will be properly scrutinized by the citizens who will be at…
(2024-05-05). AMLO Claims Sovereignty Defense 162 Years After Puebla Battle. telesurenglish.net The May 5th of 1962, was fought the historic Battle of Puebla, in the nears of that city. It was a war between the armies of Mexico under Ignacio Zaragoza and the Second French Empire under Charles Ferdinand Latrille. | RELATED: | To conmemorate the date, the Mexican president Andrés manuel López Obrador claimed this Sunday the defense of national sovereignty, where he rejected that Mexico wants to be a colony or…
(2024-05-05). Panamanian Electoral Candidates Recognize Mulino's Victory. telesurenglish.net After more than half the votes have been counted, Panama's presidential candidates recognize the virtual victory of candidate José Mulino. | RELATED: | So far 67.14% of the votes have been counted. For his part, the candidate of the party Making Goals, is at the head of the vote, with 34.25%. | The candidate of the Popular Party, Manuel Torrijos, acknowledged his electoral defeat and the triumph of Mulino, to which he wis…
(2024-05-05). Panama Elections: Candidates Ask People to Vote in Peace. telesurenglish.net On Sunday, over 3 million Panamanians are expected to participate in the election of their next president and vice president among eight candidates from different ideological tendencies. | RELATED: | They will also elect 20 legislators to the Central American Parliament, 71 legislators to the National Assembly, 81 mayors, and 701 local representatives. Below are the main events of this democratic process as they take place. | RICARDO LOMBANA ASKS TO INCREA…
(2024-05-05). Mexico: Letter of concern from international organisations about the delegitimisation of the Frayba HRC. fidh.org In an open letter, 10 organisations, including the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), in the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, express concern about the accusations, the delegitimisation and stigmatisation of the Fray Bartolomé de las Casas Human Rights Centre (Frayba) and call for public recognition of the fundamental work carried out by human rights organisations and defenders in (…) | – |
(2024-05-05). New therapeutic procedures in Cuba to treat movement disorders. plenglish.com Havana, May 5 (Prensa Latina) Non-invasive brain stimulation in its two variants (repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation and transcranial direct current stimulation) are the new therapeutic procedures used by Cuban experts to treat movement disorders.
(2024-05-05). Letter requests immediate release of former vice president Jorge Glas. plenglish.com Caracas, May 5 (Prensa Latina) Some 80 former presidents, politicians, academics, social activists and artists from several countries signed a letter that is circulating here today, in which they requested the release of former Ecuadorian vice president Jorge Glas and respect for International Law.
(2024-05-05). China closes holidays with an increase in travel and tourism. plenglish.com Beijing, May 5 (Prensa Latina) China closed its holidays today with a notable increase in travel, expansion of national and international tourism and a notable preference for less cosmopolitan destinations.
(2024-05-05). Vice President of Venezuela advocates maintaining peace in Latin Amer. plenglish.com Caracas, May 5 (Prensa Latina) The executive vice president of Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, affirmed today that Latin America and the Caribbean must continue to be a zone of peace.
(2024-05-05). Complaints reported about irregularities in Panamanian elections. plenglish.com Panama City, May 5 (Prensa Latina) The General Electoral Prosecutor's Office (FGE) of Panama stated today that about two hours before closing the voting centers, 75 complaints about irregularities had been registered.
(2024-05-05). Tajik president to attend Victory Day in Moscow. plenglish.com Dushanbe, May 5 (Prensa Latina) The president of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon, said that he will attend the commemoration of the anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany in the Great Patriotic War (1941-1945).
(2024-05-05). Culture and traditions of Mexico celebrated in the US. plenglish.com Washington, May 5 (Prensa Latina) Mexican culture and traditions will be celebrated today in the United States, a day when guacamole, tacos, mariachis, tequila, typical dances, parades and lots of music will be present in many parts of the country.
(2024-05-05). Colombian company's likely linked to paramilitarism. plenglish.com Bogota, May 5 (Prensa Latina) Colombia's President Gustavo Petro asked on Sunday authorities to inquire into ECOPETROL's former relation with paramilitarism, whose excesses caused the death of workers and inhabitants of Magdalena Medio (north).
(2024-05-05). Lula returns to southern Brazilian state hit by storms. plenglish.com Brasilia, May 5 (Prensa Latina) Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will return on Sunday to Rio Grande do Sul to accompany the work of his Government in humanitarian assistance to those affected by the heavy rainfalls that hit the state.
(2024-05-05). Presidential elections to be held tomorrow in Chad. plenglish.com N'Djamena, May 5 (Prensa Latina) Chad is getting ready on Sunday to hold tomorrow their presidential elections, with the participation of 10 candidates, according to the National Authority for Electoral Management (ANGE).
(2024-05-05). China registers notable upturn in air tickets for Cuba destination. plenglish.com Beijing, May 5 (Prensa Latina) China registered on Sunday a 40% upturn in the search for airline tickets and hotels in Cuba, following the announcement of visa exemption for Chinese tourists.
(2024-05-05). New therapeutic procedures in Cuba to treat movement disorders. plenglish.com Havana, May 5 (Prensa Latina) Non-invasive brain stimulation in its two variants (repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation and transcranial direct current stimulation) are the new therapeutic procedures used by Cuban experts to treat movement disorders.
(2024-05-05). Panamanians decide political future for the next five years. plenglish.com Panama City, May 5 (Prensa Latina) This Sunday, 3.4 million Panamanians are deciding their nation's political future in the next five years, a vote polarized between the desired social change or the patronage and transitional models of previous governments.
(2024-05-05). Paraguayan authorities ram up fighting off drug trafficking. plenglish.com Asuncion, May 5 (Prensa Latina) Paraguay's National Anti-Drug Directorate (SENAD) affirmed on Sunday that it removed 558,000 kilograms of marijuana from circulation in various raids on the first days of May.
(2024-05-05). Tajik president to attend Victory Day in Moscow. plenglish.com Dushanbe, May 5 (Prensa Latina) The president of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon, said that he will attend the commemoration of the anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany in the Great Patriotic War (1941-1945).
(2024-05-05). WTO Director criticizes protectionism of developed countries. plenglish.com The WTO director called for a "reimagining of globalization" on a meeting at the headquarters of the Latin American Integration Association (ALADI), where 13 regional countries are represented. | "We are now facing protectionism and unilateral actions by big nations, some of which have already benefited from this system, and are now saying that globalization no longer works," the authority said. | Okonjo-Iweala described as shameful the lack of progress on agricultural issues, despite the importance of food security, which she considered a major problem. | The leader further recalled that during the last two yea…
(2024-05-05). Students and faculty protest the war against Palestine at Cal State University Fresno. indybay.org Two hundred turned out for a sit-in for Palestine at Cal State University Fresno on Wednesday, May 1. The event lasted several hours and was peaceful.
(2024-05-05). May Day March for Immigrants' Rights in Fresno. indybay.org There was a march May Day through downtown Fresno, calling for immigrants' rights.
(2024-05-05). W.E. O'Neil Construction Co. Unqualified to Bid on U.C. Santa Cruz Student Housing Project. indybay.org W.E. O'Neil Construction Co. Unqualified to Bid on U.C. Santa Cruz Student Housing Project, Carpenters Union Alleges | University of California should reject W.E. O'Neil bid based on new evidence. Carpenters Local Union 505 Says Construction Company Falsified State Bid…
(2024-05-05). Monday 5/6: CSUMB: All Out for Palestine. indybay.org
(2024-05-05). Bay Area Autonomists Reflections on UCB, SFSU, and USF Camps. indybay.org
(2024-05-05). Day of Forest Action May 28th. indybay.org 45 million acres to be cut for fire prevention | 9m45s…
(2024-05-05). Gaza Student Protest at GWU Continues to Grow. indybay.org Students at GWU continue on with their protest and encampment as the university preppares to have them removed.
(2024-05-05). Thursday 5/9: "Power To Heal: Medicare & The Civil Rights Revolution" – Film & Chat on Medicare History. indybay.org Online event: | Register for Zoom: secure.everyaction.com/-edDteuyMkuGq56RX… | Or simply join via YouTube: www.youtube.com/@uujec…
(2024-05-05). Wednesday 5/8: UC Merced Rally for Gaza. indybay.org University Plaza, UC Merced…
(2024-05-05). Wednesday 6/5: #QueerIsNatural: Queer Ecology & Biodiversity in Nature w/ POST. indybay.org Online event: openspacetrust.org/event/queer-is-natura……
(2024-05-05). Thursday 5/30: Human Rights and Justice Campaign. indybay.org Virtual Event…
(2024-05-05). Sunday 5/5: For Gaza, With Love. indybay.org Quarry, UC Santa Cruz…
(2024-05-05). Wednesday 5/15: CSU Stan Palestine Solidarity Protest. indybay.org University Quad, California State University, Stanislaus…
(2024-05-05). SF Workers Rally for a General Strike for Palestine & Labor Party on May Day 2024. indybay.org
(2024-05-05). Justice to the victims of Liberia's two civil wars. indybay.org Liberian President Joseph Boakai has signed an executive order to create a long-awaited war crimes court to deliver justice to the victims of Liberia's two civil wars…
(2024-05-05). Youth and Age Together in Action on Earth Day. indybay.org Photos from Earth Day event April 19 in front of Palo Alto City Hall in King Plaza…
(2024-05-05). Day Three at UCSC's Gaza Solidarity Encampment. indybay.org The Gaza solidarity encampment at UC Santa Cruz has grown significantly since it was established on May Day. Tents now stretch beyond the limits of Quarry Plaza. The mood at the camp was tranquil on the afternoon of May 3; groups of students participated in study groups on the Student Union decks as a teach-in was being held in front of Ivéta Cafe. Educational programming has been robust at the encampment, with full event schedules being posted daily by Students for Justice in Palestine.
(2024-05-05). Second Lawsuit Filed to Protect Hawaiian Petrels From Dangerous Lighting at Maui's Grand Wailea. indybay.org HONOLULU, May 2, 2024 — A coalition of conservation groups today filed a second lawsuit to protect Hawaiian petrels ( ªua ªu) from dangerous lights used by the Grand Wailea Resort on Maui. Hawaiian petrels are protected as an endangered species under the Endangered Species Act.
(2024-05-05). EMBRACE: An Interview with musician & artist KRIS FORCE. indybay.org Interview with musician Kris Force about her 2023 album with Jarboe "EMBRACE" and May 10, 2024 show at Spire the Church in Oakland, California.
(2024-05-05). Friday 5/17: Seismic Retro-Fashion: A DIY Fashion Show benefiting the SF Tenants Union. indybay.org 3158 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110-4504…
(2024-05-05). Joy Neumeyer: Moscow's Story. newleftreview.org Joy Neumeyer on Jade McGlynn, Memory Makers and Russia's War. Twin studies, scholarly and less so, of the uses of the past in Putin's war for Ukraine.
(2024-05-05). Russian Rockets Kill 2 as Rivals Mark Orthodox Easter. themoscowtimes.com Ukraine's air force said Russia fired 24 Iranian-style "Shahed" drones at its territory overnight, 23 of which were shot down.
(2024-05-05). Russia adds Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky to list of 'wanted' criminals. scmp.com The president has been a target since the start of Moscow's invasion, and says he was aware of at least 'five or six' foiled assassination attempts against him.
(2024-05-05). Ukraine is Heading for TOTAL COLLAPSE and Russia's Had ENOUGH ft. Garland Nixon. thealtworld.com rmer US Marine Corps Intelligence Officer and UN Weapons Inspector Scott Ritter and analyst Garland Nixon joined the show to discuss how neocons in both Washington and NATO are desperately attempting divert attention from the reality that Russia is moving forward in its attritional victory against Ukraine and its Western arsenal.
(2024-05-05). UK's Cameron Says Ukraine Has the 'Right' To Use British-Provided Missiles To Hit Russian Territory. news.antiwar.com
(2024-05-05). Russia adds Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky to list of 'wanted' criminals. scmp.com The president has been a target since the start of Moscow's invasion, and says he was aware of at least 'five or six' foiled assassination attempts against him.
(2024-05-05). Georgia Accuses Washington of trying to overthrow the country in order to open a second front against Russia. thealtworld.com It is just as I said, and Putin's inability to recognize reality and endlessly prolonging the conflict in Ukraine is bringing Russia and the world more trouble. | Putin's dithering has now brought the French Foreign Legion to the front lines in Ukraine, and western Ukraine is accumulating NATO troops. As I have emphasized from the beginning, wars need to be quickly won, not extended indefinitely. | Putin pretends he is engaged in a limited military operation when in fact he is at war with the West. | The limited operation has spun out of control precisely as I said it would. Now there are Western troops and intel…
(2024-05-05). Ukraine's Donbass Lines Collapsing — Russia's Strategy of Attrition Comes Full Circle. thealtworld.com Update on the conflict in Ukraine for May 5, 2024… | — Despite US arms package (along with packages from several European nations) Ukrainian defenses continue to crumble and Russian forces continue to gain ground; | — US-provided Ground Launched Small-Diameter Bombs (GLSDB) were meant to extend the range of HIMARS launched guided rockets from 70km to 150km, however, like GMLRS, GLSDBs have been rendered ineffective by Russian missile defenses and electronic warfare jamming; | — NATO and Ukrainian obsession with targeting Crimea and specifically the Crimean Bridge continues despite the strategic i…
(2024-05-05). Russia Says Forces Seized Village in Eastern Ukraine. themoscowtimes.com Russia has pressed its manpower and weapons advantage on the battlefield, advancing deeper into Ukraine, including the village of Ocheretyne.
(2024-05-05). US Forming Anti-China 'Squad' With Japan, Philippines, and Australia. news.antiwar.com The US has been working to increase military cooperation with the Philippines, Japan, and Australia as part of its strategy against China in the Asia Pacific, a grouping Pentagon officials privately call the "Squad," Bloomberg reported on Friday. The defense chiefs of the US, the Philippines, Japan, and Australia met in Hawaii on May 2 …
(2024-05-05). Cuba: Megarueda de casino a punto de romper Récord Guinness. radiohc.cu La Habana, 5 may (RHC) El Proyecto Internacional "Retomando el Son Bailando Casino" ya está listo este domingo para romper el Récord Guinnes 2024 de la rueda más grande del mundo, obtenido el pasado año por Venezuela.
(2024-05-05). NATO's "Red Lines". smoothiex12.blogspot.com
(2024-05-05). Planning To Talk… smoothiex12.blogspot.com about it tomorrow. I am talking about this:
(2024-05-05). UK's local elections see Conservative rout and opposition to Labour over Gaza, but workers need their own party. wsws.org The Socialist Equality Party rejects the call to sink political differences to bring about one big anti-Labour Gaza protest vote.
(2024-05-05). The New Issue Of JOHNSTONE: Biden's Bloodlust. thealtworld.com For those who don't know, I publish a print version of my work once a month called JOHNSTONE magazine. The new edition is called "Biden's Bloodlust", and is now available to As November gets closer and the Biden administration gets more murderous and tyrannical by the day, liberal spinmeisters are falling all over themselves to portray the president as some kind of passive witness to the atrocities we're witnessing in Gaza and the aut…
(2024-05-05). Mexican fiesta: Where to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Houston. latintimes.com Fiestas, bar crawls, and dining options to celebrate the next Cinco de Mayo…
(2024-05-05). Mexican Fiesta: Where To Celebrate Cinco De Mayo 2024 In Los Angeles. latintimes.com Mark your calendars for Sunday, May 5th, fiestas, bar crawls, and dining options…
(2024-05-05). Latin Women In Sports: Marta has defied all odds to show that women have always belonged in soccer. latintimes.com No other Brazilian, male or female, has scored more goals for the national team than Marta…
(2024-05-05). 'Canelo' àÅlvarez secures unanimous decision vs Munguía, keeps super middleweight titles. latintimes.com àÅlvarez retains his super middleweight belts and gives Munguía the first loss of his professional boxing career…
(2024-05-05). Happy Cinco de Mayo: What are its origins, and how is the celebration observed in the U.S.. latintimes.com Observed every May 5th, the holiday provides a unique opportunity to connect with Latino heritage…
(2024-05-05). Jamia Hamdard launches undergraduate program in 'International Studies and Global Politics'. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Network The Hamdard Institute of International Studies at Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, has inaugurated a flagship undergraduate program dedicated to the study and research of international studies, global politics, and world affairs for the academic year 2024-25, building upon the success of its M.A. program in International Studies. In today's world, marked …
(2024-05-05). Muslim cattle trader thrashed by Bajrang Dal members in Karnataka's Vijayapura district. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff In yet another hate crime, a Muslim cattle trader was brutally thrashed by a group of goons allegedly associated with the Hindutva Bajrang Dal outfit at Babaleshwar Taluk in Karnataka's Vijayapura district. As per reports, the victim identified as Bande Nawaz, was transporting two bulls, a buffalo calf and a cow …
(2024-05-05). Still oppose CAA, will continue to pursue case in Supreme Court: AGP. muslimmirror.com Deohati : Asom Gana Parishad (AGP), which is a part of the ruling NDA, asserted that it still opposes the CAA and will continue to pursue the case it has filed against the contentious law in the Supreme Court. After the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019 was passed in Parliament, AGP had in December 2019 challenged …
(2024-05-05). Jamia Hamdard launches undergraduate program in 'International Studies and Global Politics'. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Network The Hamdard Institute of International Studies at Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, has inaugurated a flagship undergraduate program dedicated to the study and research of international studies, global politics, and world affairs for the academic year 2024-25, building upon the success of its M.A. program in International Studies. In today's world, marked …
(2024-05-05). Congress files plaint with EC against BJP chief Nadda and others over alleged MCC violation. muslimmirror.com BENGALURU : The Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) on Sunday sought the Election Commission to initiate action against BJP's national president J P Nadda and other senior leaders for allegedly violating the model code of conduct by posting a video on social media intimidating members of SC and ST community not to vote for a …
(2024-05-05). The paradoxes of time travel and the drama of astrophysics. uwidata.com By Uƒüur Gàºven Have you ever dreamed of travelling through time like characters in science fiction films? This idea has been stirring people's imagination for centuries. Imagine that you could go back in time and see how people lived in ancient times, or travel to the future and find out what our world will be …
(2024-05-05). Universal Health Coverage: A failure of implementation or strategy? peoplesdispatch.org Halfway to the 2030 deadline for Universal Health Coverage, the world is severely off track. Nearly half of the global population lacks access to essential health services, with one in four facing devastating healthcare costs…
(2024-05-05). Green Colonialism in the Empire State. counterpunch.org In November of last year, the Tonawanda Seneca Nation sued the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) over its illegal approval of a wastewater disposal pipeline that would service STAMP. According to the Tonawanda Seneca Nation, the USFWS approved the Genesee County Economic Development Center's (GCEDC) construction of the 9.5-mile pipeline without conducting a sufficient environmental review and without a government-to-government consultation with the Nation—in direct violation of their sovereign rights. | To read this article, log in
(2024-05-05). Yemen: Presentation of the Shelter Cluster Monthly Meeting 25 March 2024. reliefweb.int 
Country: Yemen | Sources: Shelter Cluster, UN High Commissioner for Refugees | Please refer to the attached file. | Agenda | Introduction, Review of previous meeting action points & Updates from the Coordination | Team — 15 minutes | Flood preparedness and response — 15 minutes | CCPM survey results and action plan — 60 minutes | AOB (Let us know if you have any) — 5 minutes…
(2024-05-05). UAE university ranks 40th in Asia. tvbrics.com 
First in the United Arab Emirates and forty-first in Asia is Khalifa University of Science and Technology…
(2024-05-05). India maintains high level of production. tvbrics.com 
The manufacturing sector in India improved at the second-fastest rate in the previous three and a half years…
(2024-05-05). Afghan top diplomat in India steps down after 'caught smuggling' 25kg gold. geo.tv 
Afghan Consul-General Zakia Wardak was not arrested due to diplomatic immunity, reports Indian media…
(2024-05-05). Elon Musk marks son X àÜ A-Xii's birthday with sweet photo on X. geo.tv 
Tesla CEO mark's birthday on social media — how old is he now?>
(2024-05-05). Las Vegas man claims 'fighting a shapeshifter' as he ate murder victim's face. geo.tv 
Man appears in court after viciously attacking and killing another man in Las Vegas Strip…
(2024-05-05). Labour victories in key UK mayoral polls deal fresh blow to Sunak. geo.tv 
Party says anger over its stance on Gaza had tempered council results but wins show people backing it…
(2024-05-05). Who was 'richest man in history' and what would be his net worth today. geo.tv 
'Richest man in history' beats likes of Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Mukesh Ambani and even Emperor Akbar I…
(2024-05-05). Backgrounds that made Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg. geo.tv 
Billionaires attended these schools which made them what they are today…
(2024-05-05). Ex-Google CEO's $24.5m Atherton mansion up for sale. What's inside. geo.tv 
Former CEO of Google lists his 5,265 sq ft mansion in most expensive US neighbourhood…
(2024-05-05). Pezzullo: The Warmonger Who Won't Go Away. asia-pacificresearch.com
(2024-05-05). Further thoughts on the economics of imperialism. cadtm.org
(2024-05-05). The World Bank saw the debt crisis looming. cadtm.org
(2024-05-05). "The Olympic flame, a wonderful idea from Dr. Goebbels"! cadtm.org
(2024-05-05). The singularity and importance of the 1st World Anti-Fascist Conference to be held in Porto Alegre from 17 to 19 May 2024. cadtm.org
(2024-05-05). The Mexican debt crisis and the World Bank. cadtm.org
(2024-05-05). India: Modi and the rise of the billionaire Raj. cadtm.org A general election in India starts today. 970m Indians, more than 10% of the world's population, will head to the polls in what will be the largest election in history for the Lok Sabha (House of the People) parliamentary elections. The poll will spread across India and take up to 4 June to complete. Opinion polls suggest that Prime Minister Narendra Modi, leader of the Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and his coalition will win a third successive 5-year term, and win by (…) | – | / |
(2024-05-05). India : popular movements, not elections, will bring transformative change. cadtm.org With the exception of a brief period, India has been more fortunate than many other nations in being able to maintain parliamentary rule over the last 77 years. With 900 million voters—more than the populations of Europe and Australia put together—the Indian elections are hailed as the largest exhibition and celebration of democracy. The nation's economic growth over the past 30 years —one of the fastest in the world—also makes the elections noteworthy on a global scale.
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(2024-05-05). The CADTM Denounces the Lack of Action on Climate Change and the Neoliberal Approach of the Bretton Woods Institutions. cadtm.org
(2024-05-05). Towards the 6th International Ecosocialist Meeting. cadtm.org
(2024-05-05). Are the BRICS and their New Development Bank offering alternatives to the World Bank, the IMF and the policies promoted by the traditional imperialist powers? cadtm.org
(2024-05-05). BAN Toxics Report on INC-4 Closing: PH Takes Progressive Stance as Global Plastic Treaty Negotiations Sideline Overproduction Issue. pressenza.com The intergovernmental negotiations (INC-4) for a global agreement to end plastic pollution in Ottawa, Canada, concluded with a long shot at tackling the root causes of plastic pollution. | Member states agreed on intersessional work regarding hazardous plastic chemicals in products, product design, and financial implementation before the next negotiations (INC-5) in November this year. They have also agreed to establish a legal drafting group to conduct legal review and provide recommendations. | Amidst the growing influence of plastic industry players in the negotiations and evident efforts by polluting and foss…
(2024-05-05). What to do in the face of violence? pressenza.com The debate on security confronts conflicting visions of society and the state, which should be expressed in proposals that address them and, above all, take into account the principles that inspire them; the needs of the workers, but also solutions in which they participate and have the possibility of evaluating and controlling. | Hernán González. Professor. Valparaíso. 29/4/2024. The murder of three carabineros in Cañete, instead of generating a political debate on the fight against crime and security policies, has become a pretext for the use of sentimentality, demagogy, and the legitimization of the anger and…
(2024-05-05). NGO Forum Network and Allies Demand Accountability from the Asian Development Bank(ADB) amid Georgia's Civic Space Crisis. pressenza.com The ongoing oppression of civic space in Georgia serves as a poignant backdrop to the broader critique of the ADB's actions. Amidst oppressive laws targeting civil society in countries like Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan, and the shrinking civil society space in Mongolia, Vietnam, India, and Bangladesh, the ADB's role cannot be overlooked. | CSOs demand that the ADB uphold the highest standards of Environmental and Social Safeguarding (ESF), rooted in internationally agreed-upon human rights, labor, and environmental conventions. However, the Draft ESF released in October 2023 fails to meet these standard…
(2024-05-05). Vietnam celebrates another anniversary of the end of the war and its reunification. pressenza.com On 30 April, Vietnam will celebrate the forty-ninth anniversary of the end of the war and the achievement of national reunification. | The capital Hanoi and the more populous Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon) were draped in red flags and Communist Party emblems, while throughout the country thousands of people took part in cultural activities to once again celebrate the momentous event. | A commentary by the state news agency VNA, quoted by Prensa Latina, stressed that "the event put an end to the yoke of imperialism and feudalism in our country, completed the people's national democratic revolution, unified the…
(2024-05-05). BCU Trains Book Writers and Researchers In The Art and Science of Scholarly Publishing. pressenza.com 
by Genevieve Balance Kupang and Fred Florenz O. Abastillas | Baguio Central University (BCU) recently held a two-day training workshop last April 29-30, 2024, titled "Write and Publish: Books & High-Impact Journals," a significant step forward in the university's commitment to research excellence. In partnership with Beyond Books Publishing (BBP), the training aimed to equip faculty, staff, and students with the knowledge and skills necessary to transform their research into impactful publications. | University President, Dr. Margarita Cecilda B. Rillera emphasized the training's alignment with UN Sustainable Dev…
(2024-05-05). BAN Toxics Report on INC-4 Closing: PH Takes Progressive Stance as Global Plastic Treaty Negotiations Sideline Overproduction Issue. pressenza.com The intergovernmental negotiations (INC-4) for a global agreement to end plastic pollution in Ottawa, Canada, concluded with a long shot at tackling the root causes of plastic pollution. | Member states agreed on intersessional work regarding hazardous plastic chemicals in products, product design, and financial implementation before the next negotiations (INC-5) in November this year. They have also agreed to establish a legal drafting group to conduct legal review and provide recommendations. | Amidst the growing influence of plastic industry players in the negotiations and evident efforts by polluting and foss…
(2024-05-05). NGO Forum Network and Allies Demand Accountability from the Asian Development Bank(ADB) amid Georgia's Civic Space Crisis. pressenza.com Tbilisi, 2 May 2024 — In a bold stance against the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the NGO Forum network and its allies from across the globe unite to challenge the bank's policies and projects, highlighting its detrimental impact on communities, environments, and civic spaces. As the ADB convenes its 57th Annual Meeting, CSOs emphasize the urgent need for accountability and reform within the institution. | The ongoing oppression of civic space in Georgia serves as a poignant backdrop to the broader critique of the ADB's actions. Amidst oppressive laws targeting civil society in countries like Kyrgyzstan, Taji…
(2024-05-05). Victims take Chiquita Brands to court in the USA. pressenza.com Although the multinational banana company has already been sanctioned in that country for its links with paramilitary groups in Colombia, this is the first time it has had to answer in court to the families of people murdered by the United Self-Defense Forces of Colombia (AUC). | It has taken 17 years, but a group of victims has achieved what was considered impossible: the opening today of a civil case that could force the banana company Chiquita Brands International to pay reparations to the victims of the paramilitaries to whom it paid millions of dollars when they operated in the Urabá region of Antioquia. | T…
(2024-05-05). Silo and the coming revolutions. pressenza.com On 4 May 1969, Silo — the literary pseudonym of the humanist thinker Mario Luis Rodríguez Cobos — gave his first public speech. The dictatorial regime of Juan Carlos Onganía had removed him from the large urban conglomerates and the meeting took place in a remote spot near Mount Aconcagua, known as Punta de Vacas. | Surrounded by heavily armed gendarmes and an audience of around two hundred people who had gathered to hear his words, Silo presented the poetic plea "The Healing of Suffering" that day. The text, a condensation of what would later take doctrinal form in the current of New Humanism, is today…
(2024-05-05). What to do in the face of violence? pressenza.com The debate on security confronts conflicting visions of society and the state, which should be expressed in proposals that address them and, above all, take into account the principles that inspire them; the needs of the workers, but also solutions in which they participate and have the possibility of evaluating and controlling. | Hernán González. Professor. Valparaíso. 29/4/2024. The murder of three carabineros in Cañete, instead of generating a political debate on the fight against crime and security policies, has become a pretext for the use of sentimentality, demagogy, and the legitimization of the anger and…
(2024-05-05). The Heat's On — Big Time! pressenza.com "Nearly nineteen thousand (19,000) weather stations have notched record high temperatures since Jan. 1." (Source: Earth's Record Hot Streak Might be a Sign of a New Climate Era, The Washington Post, April 19, 2024) | A blistering start to the 2024 year is breaking all-time global temperature records of 2023 and bringing to the forefront a looming threat of Wet Bulb temperature concerns. | Even though summer '24 has not officially begun for the Northern Hemisphere (solstice June 20th ), according to DW News (German public broadcast network) d/d April 25th, 2024, Extreme Heat in Southeast Asia Leads to School Closu…
(2024-05-05). A Blooming Journey: Floral Splendor VI by Floral Artists Manila. pressenza.com 
"Floral Splendor VI", an immersive journey into the captivating realm of floral artistry opened May 4, 2024 at Imahika Gallery and will grace the gallery from May 4 to May 26, 2024.: | The opening reception of Floral Splendor VI gave attendees a unique chance to engage directly with the FAM artists, to gain insight into the inspirations and processes behind their captivating floral compositions. | The sixth installment of Floral Splendor by Floral Artists Manila, the exhibit is a captivating showcase of floral artistry that celebrates the beauty and diversity found within nature's floral bounty through t…
(2024-05-05). Journalist Killed in Balochistan, PEC Demands Probe. pressenza.com Geneva: Press Emblem Campaign (PEC), the global media safety and rights body, expresses serious concern over the killing of a senior journalist in Balochistan on World Press Freedom Day and demands a thorough investigation over the incident that led to the death of Maulana Mohammad Siddique Mengal. | According to local media outlets, journalist Mengal was killed in a bomb explosion that took place in the Chamrok area of Balochistan in western Pakistan on the 3rd of May. Two others were killed and many were injured during the Friday blasts. The injured were shifted to nearby hospitals for necessary medical treatme…
(2024-05-05). Silo and the coming revolutions. pressenza.com On 4 May 1969, Silo — the literary pseudonym of the humanist thinker Mario Luis Rodríguez Cobos — gave his first public speech. The dictatorial regime of Juan Carlos Onganía had removed him from the large urban conglomerates and the meeting took place in a remote spot near Mount Aconcagua, known as Punta de Vacas. | Surrounded by heavily armed gendarmes and an audience of around two hundred people who had gathered to hear his words, Silo presented the poetic plea "The Healing of Suffering" that day. The text, a condensation of what would later take doctrinal form in the current of New Humanism, is today…
(2024-05-05). Vietnam celebrates another anniversary of the end of the war and its reunification. pressenza.com On 30 April, Vietnam will celebrate the forty-ninth anniversary of the end of the war and the achievement of national reunification. | The capital Hanoi and the more populous Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon) were draped in red flags and Communist Party emblems, while throughout the country thousands of people took part in cultural activities to once again celebrate the momentous event. | A commentary by the state news agency VNA, quoted by Prensa Latina, stressed that "the event put an end to the yoke of imperialism and feudalism in our country, completed the people's national democratic revolution, unified the…
(2024-05-05). NGO Forum Network and Allies Demand Accountability from the Asian Development Bank(ADB) amid Georgia's Civic Space Crisis. pressenza.com The ongoing oppression of civic space in Georgia serves as a poignant backdrop to the broader critique of the ADB's actions. Amidst oppressive laws targeting civil society in countries like Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan, and the shrinking civil society space in Mongolia, Vietnam, India, and Bangladesh, the ADB's role cannot be overlooked. | CSOs demand that the ADB uphold the highest standards of Environmental and Social Safeguarding (ESF), rooted in internationally agreed-upon human rights, labor, and environmental conventions. However, the Draft ESF released in October 2023 fails to meet these standard…
(2024-05-05). The Heat's On — Big Time! pressenza.com "Nearly nineteen thousand (19,000) weather stations have notched record high temperatures since Jan. 1." (Source: Earth's Record Hot Streak Might be a Sign of a New Climate Era, The Washington Post, April 19, 2024) | A blistering start to the 2024 year is breaking all-time global temperature records of 2023 and bringing to the forefront a looming threat of Wet Bulb temperature concerns. | Even though summer '24 has not officially begun for the Northern Hemisphere (solstice June 20th ), according to DW News (German public broadcast network) d/d April 25th, 2024, Extreme Heat in Southeast Asia Leads to School Closu…
(2024-05-05). New guidelines launched to protect children and pregnant women from heat stress in Bangladesh. reliefweb.int Country: Bangladesh | Source: UN Children's Fund | As the country reels from a suffocating heatwave, Directorate General of Health Services, with UNICEF support, launch guidelines to respond to heat-related risks such as preterm birth and severe heat stress in young children. | DHAKA, 5 May 2024 –The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) in Bangladesh, with UNICEF's support, launched today the National Guidelines on Heat-Related Illnesses to protect children and vulnerable populations, including pregnant women from heat-related health risks. | This event marks a critical step in keeping children safe…
(2024-05-05). SPLM-N El Hilu and Sudan army to jointly facilitate delivery of aid in South Kordofan. reliefweb.int Country: Sudan | Source: Radio Dabanga | The leader of the mainstream Sudan People's Liberation Movement-North, Abdelaziz El Hilu, met with Lt Gen Shamseldin Kabbashi, deputy commander of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and member of the Sovereignty Council, the South Sudanese capital of Juba yesterday. Both sides agreed to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid to the hundreds of thousands of displaced people in South Kordofan and Blue Nile region, with each party responsible for the delivery of aid in the areas under its control. | Both parties agreed that delegations from the de facto Sudanese governme…
(2024-05-05). Sudan: RSF siege of North Darfur capital leads to food and medical supply shortages. reliefweb.int Country: Sudan | Source: Radio Dabanga | El Fasher in North Darfur is facing a semi-siege imposed by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in the north and northeast of the city. The siege further worsens the living and health conditions of those who have not been able to flee, leading to soaring commodity prices and shortages of food and medical supplies. | El Moez Mumin, medical supply officer at the El Haj Abdelsalam Centre in El Fasher, informed Radio Dabanga yesterday that the humanitarian situation in the city significantly worsened last week. "The siege enforced by the RSF has greatly affected the…
(2024-05-05). UNICEF Kenya Flash Update No.1 (Rains) 1 April – 3 May 2024. reliefweb.int 
Country: Kenya | Source: UN Children's Fund | Please refer to the attached file. | Situation Update | Kenya is currently experiencing above-average rainfall during its March-April-May (MAM) long rains season that has resulted in flooding and landslide affecting 38 out of the 47 counties (80% of the country), as per the National Disaster Operations Centre (NDOC) updates. These include Nairobi; Western Kenya (Bungoma, Busia, Kakamega); Rift Valley (Baringo, Bomet, Kajiado, Kericho, Laikipia, Nakuru, Narok, Trans Nzoia, Uasin, West Pokot, Gishu); Nyanza (Homabay, Kisumu, Kisii, Migori, Nyamira, Siaya); Eastern…
(2024-05-05). DTM Afghanistan: Weekly Flow Monitoring Snapshot (21 – 27 April 2024) [EN/Dari/PS]. reliefweb.int 
Countries: Afghanistan, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Pakistan | Source: International Organization for Migration | Please refer to the attached Infographic. | Overview | IOM Afghanistan's DTM Flow Monitoring activity, initiated at the beginning of 2024, seeks to quantify and better understand the mobility dynamics at Afghanistan's borders. On 10 January 2024, DTM began deploying field teams at four border crossing points with the Islamic Republic of Iran (IRN) and Pakistan (PAK), expanding to another border crossing point Ghulam Khan as of 11 February (see map below for the locations of all five crossing poi…
(2024-05-05). Yemen: Efforts to combat female genital deformities. reliefweb.int Country: Yemen | Source: Human Access for Partnership and Development | HUMAN ACCESS in In her speech, Ms. Hikma Saeed Al-Shuaibi, advisor to the Social Affairs and Labor office in Hadhramaut Coast, praised these a…
(2024-05-05). oPt: Palestine – Infographic, six months of activation, 16 Oct – 16 April 2024. reliefweb.int 
Country: occupied Palestinian territory | Sources: Logistics Cluster, World Food Programme | Please refer to the attached Infographic.
(2024-05-05). Sudan Health Cluster Coordination Meeting – Virtual meeting (25 April 2024). reliefweb.int 
Country: Sudan | Sources: Health Cluster, World Health Organization | Please refer to the attached file. | Agenda | ‚Ä¢ Introduction., | ‚Ä¢ Context and response update., | ‚Ä¢ Updates from agencies and partners., | ‚Ä¢ Update from inter-news., | ‚Ä¢ AOB. | Introducing Hani HAIDAR, haidarh@who.int the newly joining XB coordinator based in Chad to | support the health response effort in Darfur area. And introducing Omer Ahmad Ali | Omer.Ali@WEAREALIGHT.ORG the health cluster co-coordinator supporting the national health | respons…
(2024-05-05). Empowering Women and Girls in Somalia: A Midwifery-Led Initiative to End Female Genital Mutilation. reliefweb.int Country: Somalia | Source: United Nations Population Fund | In Somalia, where cultural norms and traditional beliefs intersect with the challenges faced by women and girls, the battle against Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) wages on. Grappling with FGM as a significant public health issue, Somalia has witnessed a glimmer of hope through an unconventional channel: midwives. These trusted figures, deeply ingrained in society, emerge as advocates for zero tolerance towards FGM. Their pivotal role in preventing FGM and promoting the well-being of women and girls is underscored by a groundbreaking initiative led by…
(2024-05-05). Yemen Quarterly Food Security Update – Quarter 1, Issued 5th May 2024. reliefweb.int 
Country: Yemen | Sources: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Government of Yemen | Please refer to the attached file. | KEY HIGHLIGHTS | During the first quarter of 2024, food security situation deteriorated compared to the same period last year. The number of households experiencing inadequate food consumption has increased to 49 percent nationally. These deteriorations are anticipated to persist until September 2024. Household purchasing power has significantly decreased due to the decline in seasonal agricultural/ casual labour opportunities. In addition, civil servants are facing e…
(2024-05-05). Afghanistan: ICCT Pipeline Tracking Report (Apr – Jun 2024) As of 20 April 2024. reliefweb.int 
Country: Afghanistan | Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs | Please refer to the attached Infographic. | Background | This snapshot shows the projected status of key humanitarian supply pipelines at the national and regional levels for relief items that are regularly stockpiled in Afghanistan or that are essential for emergency response between April to June 2024. The list does not include all humanitarian relief items. | Key Messages | Between April to June 2024, some critical Shelter, Health, Food,, | Nutrition, Protection and Education supplies are at risk of pipeline break due…
(2024-05-05). Indonesia, Flooding in Wajo (South Sulawesi) (29 Apr 2024). reliefweb.int 
Country: Indonesia | Source: ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance | Please refer to the attached file. | Sulawesi Selatan, Indonesia, | Event Date : Mon, 29 Apr 2024, | AHADID : AHA-FL-2024-000688-IDN | GLIDE Number : | Impact Update Date : Mon, 29 Apr 2024 06: 35: 00 | AFFECTED AREA/S | Wajo | DESCRIPTION | Cause: Heavy rainfall | Location: | Kec. Belawa | ‚Ä¢ Ds. Lautang, | ‚Ä¢ Ds. Wele, | ‚Ä¢ Kel. Macero, | ‚Ä¢ Ds. Leppangeng, | ‚Ä¢ Kel. Malakke | Kec. Tanasitolo | ‚Ä¢ Ds. Lowa | Kec. Tempe | &s…
(2024-05-05). oPt Health Cluster Partners Catalogue – 2024. reliefweb.int 
Country: occupied Palestinian territory | Sources: Health Cluster, World Health Organization | Please refer to the attached file.
(2024-05-05). oPt: Health Cluster End of Flash Appeal Report (Oct-2023 – Mar-2024). reliefweb.int 
Country: occupied Palestinian territory | Sources: Health Cluster, World Health Organization | Please refer to the attached file. | Summary of Humanitarian Health Needs and Response Activities | Humanitarian Health Needs | Trauma and emergency healthcare services, including early post-operative rehabilitation for thousands of injured. | Procurement of trauma and emergency care drugs, medical disposables, laboratory supplies, medical kits, and equipment which are in critical shortage. | Electricity or fuel supplies at key hospitals and for ambulance services to continue providing lifesaving services. | Acces…
(2024-05-05). Gender Alert II: Disability inclusion and gender dynamics of the Armenia refugee crisis – Six months after the crisis, April 2024 [EN/HY]. reliefweb.int 
Countries: Armenia, Azerbaijan | Source: UN Women | Please refer to the attached files. | INTRODUCTION | The objective of this second gender alert is to highlight the situation of the refugees with disabilities after the crisis | through the information gathered from the civil society organizations (CSOs) that work on disability inclusion and | social services, the organizations of persons with disabilities (OPDs) and the refugee women with disability. | The focus of this gender alert is on the gender-specific challenges and barriers to humanitarian assistance for | women, men, girls and boys with disabilit…
(2024-05-05). Somalia: Honoring Somali Midwives Who Deliver Crucial Care Amid Climate-Related Crises. reliefweb.int Country: Somalia | Source: United Nations Population Fund | By Dr. Mary Otieno | The scale and frequency of climate-related crises in Somalia in the last few years have resulted in unmitigated hardship for communities. Apart from inducing displacement, the lives and livelihoods of families have been upended by drought, floods, and related disasters. Pregnant women and lactating mothers tend to face the harshest brunt of these terrible and unannounced climate crises as their attempts to seek safety often take them away from easy accessibility to care. Against this background, midwives play a crucial role in mak…
(2024-05-05). Xi directs rescue operation, safety overhaul following fatal road collapse in south China. ecns.cn Xi Jinping gives important instructions on rescue work after road collapse in Guangdong…
(2024-05-05). Pakistan aims for economic recovery. ecns.cn Pakistan is navigating the challenging process of economic recovery, with the new government making some progress in pushing structural reforms, experts say.
(2024-05-05). To restore its financial dynamism, Hong Kong must truly embrace diversity. scmp.com Amid a series of setbacks, Hong Kong remains stuck the past when it comes to cultivating foreign talent and capital from emerging markets. By establishing itself as a hub that celebrates innovation and multiculturalism, the city can attract top-tier professionals from around the globe.
(2024-05-05). U.S. should immediately stop indulging separatist activities in Taiwan. ecns.cn The United States should immediately stop using the upcoming World Health Assembly to hype up the Taiwan question, continuing to indulge separatist activities that support "Taiwan independence".
(2024-05-05). Book Review: 'Good Jew Bad Jew' unties weaponization of anti-Semitism, its politics. presstv.ir Steven Friedman's 'Good Jew Bad Jew' seeks to untangle the weaponization of anti-Semitism and the politics behind it and is a valuable addition to the study of Zionism.
(2024-05-05). US police arrest 25 students at University of Virginia amid pro-Palestine rally. presstv.ir US Police at the University of Virginia have clashed with pro-Palestinian protesters who refused to remove tents from campus, arresting at least 25 students.
(2024-05-05). Automation adds new flavors to catering biz. ecns.cn China's pursuit of new quality productive forces, which are characterized by innovation, digitalization and high-end technology, is injecting new momentum into the country's catering industry.
(2024-05-05). California Will Have Its First HBCU This Upcoming School Year. newsone.com 
(2024-05-05). Airlines Want To Keep The Money They Owe You. levernews.com
(2024-05-05). Inspired by demos in US, students in Lebanon protest for Gaza. presstv.ir They were inspired by similar demonstrations taking American and European campuses by storm.
(2024-05-05). Afghanistan's 'only woman diplomat' Zakia Wardak resigns after gold smuggling allegations in India. scmp.com Zakia Wardak, the Afghan consul-general for Mumbai, is accused of trying to bring 25 bricks of gold into India from Dubai.
(2024-05-05). China's Communist Youth League has around 74.17m members. ecns.cn The Communist Youth League of China had about 74.17 million members from nearly 4.32 million CYLC organizations by the end of last year.
(2024-05-05). Drone footage captures aftermath of deadly Kenyan flood. presstv.ir At least 42 people have been killed in floods in central Kenya's Mai Mahiu area after a dam burst early on Monday.
(2024-05-05). 48 dead in Meizhou highway collapse. ecns.cn Death toll up to 48 after road collapse in south China's Guangdong, Xinhua reported.
(2024-05-05). London mayor Sadiq Khan wins historic 3rd term as Conservatives routed in local polls. scmp.com UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's party finished a humiliating third in local council tallies after losing nearly 500 seats.
(2024-05-05). Chinese women's badminton takes home Uber Cup for 16th time. ecns.cn The Chinese women's badminton team proved its collective strength and might in the game by lifting a record-extending 16th Uber Cup trophy on its home court on Sunday.
(2024-05-05). IEC invites citizens to pray for peaceful elections. sanews.gov.za IEC invites citizens to pray for peaceful elections | The Electoral Commission (IEC) will today participate in a National Day of Prayer ahead of the 29 May 2024 National and Provincial Elections. | Organised by the South African Council of Churches (SACC), the IEC has called on citizens to join the prayer service that will take place on Sunday, 5 May 2024, at Grace Bible Church in Soweto, Johannesburg. | The commission said the event is part of the ongoing partnership with different sectors of society to ensure a successful Election Day. | "The service calls for a powerful moment of unity and prayer as we seek d…
(2024-05-05). Genocidal Chickens Coming Home to the USA to Roost — Violence and Lawfare Threats. fightbackbetter.com We are collecting more of this information — lets track who is calling for our deaths and violence toward us.
(2024-05-05). China to launch Chang'e-6 lunar probe Friday afternoon. ecns.cn Chang'e-6, China's spacecraft to venture to the moon, is scheduled to be launched between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. (Beijing Time) Friday, with the preferred launch window targeted at 5: 27 p.m., said the China National Space Administration.
(2024-05-05). Bodies in Mexico presumed to be missing Australian, US surfers have bullet wounds to head. scmp.com Grisly discovery appeared to confirm worst fears of the families of Australian brothers Callum and Jake Robinson and American Jack Carter. Three suspects have been arrested in connection with the case.
(2024-05-05). Cathay can fly high again once it restores a sense of family. scmp.com Cathay's mass lay-offs led to a staff shortage when it needed qualified personnel the most, and service suffered. The Cathay brand will regain its global network with commitments to enhancing service quality and rebuilding its sentimental connection to Hong Kong.
(2024-05-05). German teen turns self in after attack on politician. scmp.com Matthias Ecke, a European parliament lawmaker, was set upon by four attackers as he put up election posters in an attack decried as a threat to democracy.
(2024-05-05). Official Stresses Iran's Capacity to Export Medicines, Medical Equipment to Africa. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran has the potential to export medicines and medical equipment to 20 African countries, the director of the Iranian Food and Drug Administration (IFDA) for international affairs said.
(2024-05-05). Niger Receives New Russian Advisers, Equipment. themoscowtimes.com A first set of about 100 Russian advisers had reportedly arrived in Niger on April 10 along with air defense systems.
(2024-05-05). Since the war began, entire areas of the West Bank have been emptied of their Palestinian communities. haaretz.com October 7 brought settler violence to a head in the West Bank: 18 Palestinian herding communities have since been uprooted from their homes, with the residents now living in makeshift dwellings on the outskirts of other villages, impoverished and anxious for the future…
(2024-05-05). MTN Uganda firms market grip with 500,000 new customers. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MTN Uganda has strengthened its grip on the mobile networks market, growing its new customer base by more than 500,000 in the past four months to hit 20 million. The telecom company's subscribers stood at 19.5million as at the end of December 31, 2023, according to its annual financial results. …
(2024-05-05). FIDH and Provea react to ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan's Venezuela visit. fidh.org
(2024-05-05). 'For Our Children:' Trailer For Documentary About Black Mothers And Police Brutality Released By Ava Duvernay's Company. newsone.com 
ARRAY Releasing, Ava DuVernay's independent distribution company, has released the trailer for a new documentary called "For Our Children" that spotlights two Black mothers whose sons were the victims of police brutality.
(2024-05-05). Has The Model Code of Conduct Violation by the Prime Minister Turned the Election Commission of India to a 'Tareekh pe Tareekh' Court? pilwatchgroup.blogspot.com by
∑ | The Prime Minister of India's speech in Banswara, Rajasthan on | 21st April 2024 elicited a complaint by the Opposition Parties for | violation of Model Code of Conduct (MCC) filed duly with the Election | Commission of India (ECI).
(2024-05-05). China opposes U.S. statement encouraging Taiwan's presence at WHA. ecns.cn China strongly deplores and firmly opposes the statement from U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken in which he said the United States encourages the World Health Organization (WHO) to invite Taiwan's presence as an observer at this year's World Health Assembly (WHA), a foreign ministry spokesperson said Thursday.
(2024-05-05). China's steel industry risks 'falling off a cliff' as overcapacity concerns point to end of an era. scmp.com China's steel production has increased, but a property market downturn and slowdown in infrastructure spending have seen prices plunge steeply, leading to overcapacity and trade tensions.
(2024-05-05). ABC-TV] F1 Miami Grand Prix 2024 Live Streams, Free ON TV Channel. muslimnews.co.uk This is how to watch the F1 Miami Grand Prix on May 3-5 from anywhere — including ways to get a free 2024 Miami Grand Prix live stream. We've also listed the Miami Grand Prix start times below. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . …
(2024-05-05). Elon Musk vs Australia. independent.co.ug 
Global content take-down orders can harm the internet as we know it today if they are adopted widely COMMENT | DAN JERKER B. SVANTESSON | Do Australian courts have the right to decide what foreign citizens, located overseas, view online on a foreign-owned platform? Anyone inclined to answer "yes" to this question should perhaps also ask …
(2024-05-05). LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONAL – fixed-term contract. fidh.org FIDH (International Federation for Human Rights) is an international human rights NGO. Since 1992, it has been committed to defending all civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights as defined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. It brings together 188 national human rights organizations from 112 countries. FIDH is looking for a legal and administrative support professional for the Americas office in the framework of the EU project: "Strengthening of civil society (…) | – |
(2024-05-05). IRGC warship sails into Southern Hemisphere for first time. presstv.ir The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Navy's indigenous Shahid Mahdavi oceangoing warship has crossed the Equator and sailed into the Southern Hemisphere for the first time.
(2024-05-05). Insurers Association rewards agents. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Insurers Association (UIA) has expressed optimism that recognizing top-performing industry agents will significantly boost insurance penetration and contribute to the sector's overall growth. During the 13th Annual UIA Insurance Agents Awards held on April 26 at Speke Resort Munyonyo, UIA's Chairman of the Executive Committee, Latimer Mukasa, said …
(2024-05-05). Commission applauds border officials who refused bribe. sanews.gov.za Commission applauds border officials who refused bribe | The Public Service Commission (PSC) has praised officials from the South African Revenue Service (SARS) and the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) who refused to take a bribe at the Breitbridge port of entry. | The officials were offered R200 000 and R50 000 after a truck loaded with 614 boxes of semi-manufactured tobacco to the value of R6 million entered South Africa via Beitbridge port of entry. | "These upright officials demonstrated honesty and bravery as well as an important trait of serving with integrity and ethical conduct, something that…
(2024-05-05). New US-led groups monitoring sanctions on North Korea will fail: Envoy. presstv.ir North Korea's ambassador to the United Nations Kim Song says US efforts to create new sanctions monitoring groups will fail.
(2024-05-05). CARTOONS: Pauline 'court' playing with words again. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-05-05). Iran Exports Fresh Dates to over 82 Countries in One Year: Spokesman. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran exported high-quality dates to 82 countries in the previous Iranian calendar year (ended March 19, 2024), according to the spokesman of the trade promotion and international relations commission of Iran's House of Industry, Mine and Trade.
(2024-05-05). Protesters burn photos of G7 leaders ahead of energy meeting in Italy. presstv.ir Protesters set pictures of G7 leaders on fire and chanted during a demonstration near Italy's Turin city.
(2024-05-05). IRGC warship sails into Southern Hemisphere for first time. presstv.ir The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Navy's indigenous Shahid Mahdavi oceangoing warship has crossed the Equator and sailed into the Southern Hemisphere for the first time.
(2024-05-05). Cultural events act as tourist magnets. ecns.cn Destinations across the country have increased the supply of cultural and tourism products and created new experiences to satisfy the wanderlust of travelers during the five-day May Day holiday.
(2024-05-05). Assad: Crackdown on pro-Palestine protests exposes West's state of panic. presstv.ir Syria's Assad said the violent crackdown on pro-Palestine student demonstrations in Western universities exposes the Western system's "state of panic."
(2024-05-05). Colombia: ICC prosecutor should explain closure of preliminary examination to victims. fidh.org
(2024-05-05). Title race continues as Arsenal, Man City enjoy comfortable wins. independent.co.ug 
MADRID | Xinhua | The race for the Premier League title continues as both Arsenal and Manchester City won their games on Saturday afternoon. Arsenal dominated the first half of their home win over Bournemouth, but didn't take the lead until the stroke of halftime when visiting goalkeeper Mark Travers brought down Kai Havertz and …
(2024-05-05). How the Miccosukee Tribe plans to stop oil drilling in the Everglades once and for all. grist.org 
This story was originally published by Within a thicket of the Big Cypress National Preserve, established a half-century ago to protect the marshes and sloughs here that make up a vital part of the Florida Everglades, a series of wells extracts oil from more than two miles underground. | The oil field is situated…
(2024-05-05). Jaishankar's History Lesson For Biden After US President's 'Xenophobic' Jibe At India: Watch. hindustantimes.com India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar rejected US President Joe Biden's 'xenophobic' remarks. Speaking to The Economic Times, Jaishankar said that "our economy is not faltering." He also cited CAA and said, "India has always been open and welcoming to people from diverse societies." On May 1, Biden said the economies of India, Japan, Russia, and China are not doing well because they are "xenophobic". Watch NATIONAL NEWS…
(2024-05-05). Pentagon shifts jets to Qatar after UAE bans use of base for strikes: WSJ. presstv.ir The Pentagon is shifting military gear to Qatar after UAE officials imposed restrictions on airstrikes from an air base long used by the US in the country, a report says.
(2024-05-05). Perry Anderson: Pathbreakers High and Low. newleftreview.org A decade ago, Christopher Clark upended conventional accounts of the origins of the First World War; he has now rewritten the history of the European revolutions of 1848—1849, and proposed a new way of considering their outcomes. Analytically, what differentiates and what connects these two outstanding achievements?
(2024-05-05). Cathay can fly high again once it restores a sense of family. scmp.com Cathay's mass lay-offs led to a staff shortage when it needed qualified personnel the most, and service suffered. The Cathay brand will regain its global network with commitments to enhancing service quality and rebuilding its sentimental connection to Hong Kong.
(2024-05-05). Sahra Wagenknecht: Condition of Germany. newleftreview.org Interview with a prominent leader of the German left on the state of her country, currently the epicentre of converging crises—geopolitical, economic, environmental. With politics swerving right under an SPD-led government, flux and refoundation on the left.
(2024-05-05). Limpopo mother arrested for son's gruesome murder. sanews.gov.za Limpopo mother arrested for son's gruesome murder | A woman has been arrested after allegedly decapitating her 18-year-old son in the Leshikishiki village in the Lebowakgomo policing area in Limpopo. | According to a statement by the South African Police Service (SAPS), the 48-year-old mother was arrested on Friday after a report was lodged at around 13: 00. | "Upon arrival of the police at the scene next to a local tavern, they found the decapitated body of an 18-year-old man lying on his wheelchair and his head on the ground. Shockingly, there were no people found on the scene," the statement read. | The poli…
(2024-05-05). Experts: 'Overcapacity' claim to damage global industrial development. ecns.cn Implementing protectionist policies to restrict so-called overcapacity, which limits market competition and protects backward production capacity, will cause serious damage to global industrial development and the home country, Wenhui Daily reported on April 21, quoting experts.
(2024-05-05). Head teachers' union confirms detrimental impact of school funding cuts at annual conference. leftfootforward.org School leaders' jobs have been "made far harder by this Conservative government. School buildings are falling apart, pay has been driven down and teachers are being driven out."
(2024-05-05). Huawei holds Cloud Enterprise Summit for SMEs. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | On May 2, tech giant, Huawei Technologies held a Cloud Enterprise Innovation and SME Summit 2024 in Kampala where over 100 industry startups, fintechs, venture capitals, government organizations, and key strategic partners unanimously agreed that SME development is only possible when technology is embraced. Charles Musisi, CEO fo i3C Uganda …
(2024-05-05). 1] Some precautions and concealed perils that our weak souls might overlook. salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. Allah [The Exalted] says: ŸäŸéÿπŸíŸÑŸéŸÖŸè ÿÆŸéÿߟìÿ¶ŸêŸÜŸéÿ©Ÿé Ÿ±ŸÑŸíÿ£ŸéÿπŸíŸäŸèŸÜŸê ŸàŸéŸÖŸéÿß ÿ™ŸèÿÆŸíŸÅŸê…
(2024-05-05). 4 terrorists killed in clash with police in SW Pakistan. independent.co.ug 
ISLAMABAD | Xinhua | Four terrorists were killed in a clash with police on Saturday in Quetta, capital of Pakistan's southwest Balochistan province, a spokesperson of the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) of police said. The spokesperson said the incident took place on Saturday night when four terrorists riding two motorcycles attacked a police patrolling vehicle …
(2024-05-05). Antisemitic incidents in the West saw massive spike in 2023, report finds. haaretz.com A joint report by the Anti-Defamation League and Tel Aviv University found that 'The world has seen the worst wave of antisemitic incidents since the end of WW2,' and that, in the aftermath of October 7, 'a tsunami of hate' was unleashed upon Jews around the world…
(2024-05-05). Jailed Kejriwal Is AAP Star Campaigner; TMC v BJP Over Sandeshkhali 'Sting'; Shah Booked By Hyd Cops. hindustantimes.com TMC on May 4 released a 32-minute long video over alleged rape incidents in Sandeshkhali. While releasing the purported sting operation, TMC called the cases a "BJP conspiracy". Hitting back, the BJP accused the TMC of circulating a fake video, calling it the party's "habit". Meanwhile, jailed Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal has been included in a list of AAP's star campaigners. Watch for more. NATIONAL NEWS…
(2024-05-05). 'Overcapacity' claims denied by regulator. ecns.cn Efforts by certain countries to adopt the pretext of "overcapacity" to implement trade protectionism pose a significant threat to global trade and economic growth, according to China's top economic regulator.
(2024-05-05). Robotic probe launched to lunar far side. ecns.cn The Chang'e 6 robotic probe, tasked with the world's first attempt to retrieve samples from the moon's far side, embarked on its historic journey on Friday from China's southernmost province of Hainan.
(2024-05-05). New US-led groups monitoring sanctions on North Korea will fail: Envoy. presstv.ir North Korea's ambassador to the United Nations Kim Song says US efforts to create new sanctions monitoring groups will fail.
(2024-05-05). Afghanistan's 'only woman diplomat' Zakia Wardak resigns after gold smuggling allegations in India. scmp.com Zakia Wardak, the Afghan consul-general for Mumbai, is accused of trying to bring 25 bricks of gold into India from Dubai.
(2024-05-05). Brazil floods kill 66, 101 missing, over 80,000 forced to flee. scmp.com Over one million people have no access to drinking water and fast-rising water levels are straining dams, while rescuers face a huge task with entire towns inaccessible.
(2024-05-05). France denies entry to Gaza war surgeon in 'utter vindictiveness'. presstv.ir Ghassan Abu Sittah was invited to address the French senate about Gaza.
(2024-05-05). Largest aircraft carrier begins sea trial. ecns.cn China's third aircraft carrier, the CNS Fujian, is towed by a tugboat from the dock at China State Shipbuilding Corp's Jiangnan Shipyard in Shanghai on Wednesday, on its way to its first sea trial.
(2024-05-05). Comicomment: U.S. Section 301 investigation, brazen bullying on trade. ecns.cn The petition for the Section 301 investigation initiated by the United States into China's maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding sectors is full of false accusations. In the realm of international trade, the U.S. sets barriers to serve its own interests, breaching WTO rules and hindering the global economy.
(2024-05-05). UK sanctions damage Speaker Anita Among. independent.co.ug 
What it means for her second term prospects COVER STORY | IAN KATUSIIME | Since the UK announced a barrage of sanctions against the Speaker of Parliament Anita Annet Among, there has been an attempt by her supporters and some government of Uganda officials to put a brave face to her fate. But other voices are …
(2024-05-05). Telecoms: We should jointly nurture the same small talent. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Telecommunication companies have teamed up to guide upcoming and prospective telecom engineers to ensure a bigger pool of professionals to serve the sector. Rajesh Agarwal, Airtel Uganda Networks Director says that just like the Ugandan market, the human capital resources from which the telecom's source talent, are also limited. He …
(2024-05-05). London mayor Sadiq Khan wins historic 3rd term as Conservatives routed in local polls. scmp.com UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's party finished a humiliating third in local council tallies after losing nearly 500 seats.
(2024-05-05). Death toll from southern Brazil floods rises to 78, 103 still missing. scmp.com More than a million people have no access to drinking water and fast-rising water levels are straining dams, while rescuers face a huge task with entire towns inaccessible.
(2024-05-05). The paradoxes of time travel and the drama of astrophysics. unitedworldint.com By Uƒüur Gàºven Have you ever dreamed of travelling through time like characters in science fiction films? This idea has been stirring people's imagination for centuries. Imagine that you could go back in time and see how people lived in ancient times, or travel to the future and find out what our world will be …
(2024-05-05). Q&A: Unpacking the ICC Office of the Prosecutor's New Approach to Complementarity and Cooperation. fidh.org
(2024-05-05). Police dismantle migrant camp near Paris city hall. presstv.ir Police said the dozens of tents posed a potential health and security risk.
(2024-05-05). NARO partners with Rwenzururu to transform agriculture in Rwenzori. independent.co.ug 
Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Kingdom of Rwenzururu to promote transformational agriculture. The partnership is aimed at the socio-economically uplifting communities in the Rwenzori region. A statement from NARO on Friday said the partnership is a strategic alliance focused on enhancing …
(2024-05-05). Lola Seaton: Good Mistakes. newleftreview.org Lola Seaton on Anne Carson, Wrong Norma. Multi-form collection from one of the most erudite and ludic contemporary poets.
(2024-05-05). Argentina angry after Spain accuses President Javier Milei of drug use. scmp.com The two sides were engaged in a diplomatic feud after Spain's Transport Minister Oscar Puente suggested Milei was on drugs.
(2024-05-05). Humboldt and Gaza: Berlin Bulletin No. 222, May 4, 2024. mronline.org 
It was May 10th in Germany's terrible year 1933, Hitler had been in power for hardly three months, when students and staff emptied the university libraries of forbidden books and threw them, an estimated 20,000 books by over a hundred authors, into the flames of a giant bonfire…. No books were burned this time in early May. But there were ironic parallels, some all too alarming!
(2024-05-05). Will the NATO war games on Russia's borders trigger a nuclear response? Discussion on Iran's Press TV. gilbertdoctorow.com
(2024-05-05). All the metro mayor election results. leftfootforward.org The Tories' Bank Holiday blues have gone from bad to worse, having managed to win just one of the metro mayor elections across the country. A shock defeat in the West Midlands' contest delivered another blow to Rishi Sunak and capped a dire few days of results for the Conservatives. | Here are all the metro mayor results. | Ben Houchen maintains Tees Valley | In what could be something of a political lifeline for Rishi Sunak, Conservative mayor Ben Houchen clung on to his post in Tees Valley, bucking the prevailing anti-Tory story of the local elections. Despite a 16.5 percentage swing point to Labour, Houchen…
(2024-05-05). Iran Exports Fresh Dates to over 82 Countries in One Year: Spokesman. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran exported high-quality dates to 82 countries in the previous Iranian calendar year (ended March 19, 2024), according to the spokesman of the trade promotion and international relations commission of Iran's House of Industry, Mine and Trade.
(2024-05-05). Nakaseke: Chairman maintains pressure on teachers over learners' performance. independent.co.ug 
Nakaseke, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Nakaseke District Chairman Ignatius Koomu has maintained pressure on teachers and headteachers over the poor performance of learners despite calls to stop the practice. Four headteachers from the district were recently demoted to classroom teachers over the poor performance of their candidates in the Primary Leaving Examination in 2023. The …
(2024-05-05). The ICC Office of the Prosecutor's new Policy on Complementarity and Cooperation must still meet high expectations. fidh.org
(2024-05-05). China's steel industry risks 'falling off a cliff' as overcapacity concerns point to end of an era. scmp.com China's steel production has increased, but a property market downturn and slowdown in infrastructure spending have seen prices plunge steeply, leading to overcapacity and trade tensions.
(2024-05-05). In Numbers: Emerging Trends in Holiday Tourism. ecns.cn
(2024-05-05). +[!LIVE!]+] Liverpool vs Tottenham LIVE STreams ON TV Channel 05 May 2024. muslimnews.co.uk As they enter the finishing straight of the Premier League, all Tottenham and Liverpool can do is up their pace and hope that rivals hit hurdles as they look to clamber up the table. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . …
(2024-05-05). Bodies found in Mexico likely those of missing Australian, American surfers: officials. scmp.com The grisly discovery appeared to confirm the worst fears of the families of Australian brothers Callum and Jake Robinson, and their American friend Jack Carter.
(2024-05-05). Iran Backs Any Deal in Favor of Palestine: FM. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Any agreement which would uphold the rights of the Palestinian people will get support from Iran, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian said.
(2024-05-05). Pierre Vesperini: What to Do With the Past? newleftreview.org Above the fray of mediatized controversy, a classicist situates the heritage of the 'West' in the long view. A culture forged by the interplay of ecclesiastical, capitalist and emancipatory forces; the catastrophes of European world conquest and their weight on the present. Does Benjamin offer a way through the impasse?
(2024-05-05). 10 Ways To Uplift Your Spirits When You're Having a Bad Day. newsone.com 
Source: m-imagephotography / Getty | By now you have probably heard the saying, "We wouldn't appreciate the good days as much if we didn't have the bad ones." The jury is still out to confirm who gave this indelible gem of wisdom originally, but one thing is certain: Knowing this doesn't make the bad days any easier. | Since tough moments are inevitable, it is important to have a healthy outlet. Turning to toxic people, behavior, or things will likely leave you feeling worse than when you started. Avoid the additional heartbreak with mood boosters instead. | Here are 10 ways to uplift your spirits when you're hav…
(2024-05-05). Pentagon shifts jets to Qatar after UAE bans use of base for strikes: WSJ. presstv.ir The Pentagon is shifting military gear to Qatar after UAE officials imposed restrictions on airstrikes from an air base long used by the US in the country, a report says.
(2024-05-05). China continues to improve social insurance system. ecns.cn China has been improving its social insurance system to better support the development of the country, with the number of participants in the basic pension reaching 1.07 billion as of the end of March, a year-on-year increase of 14 million, said the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security.
(2024-05-05). Islamic Resistance of Iraq Targets Haifa Port with Precision Missiles. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Islamic Resistance of Iraq announced in a statement that Haifa port, situated in the occupied territories, has been struck by precision missiles.
(2024-05-05). Newly launched Dube TradeZone attracts R1.8 billion in early investment. sanews.gov.za Newly launched Dube TradeZone attracts R1.8 billion in early investment | The Dube TradePort Corporation (DTPC) has officially launched the second phase of the highly successful industrial precinct and Special Economic Zone (SEZ) adjacent to the King Shaka International Airport, the Dube TradeZone 2. | The business entity of the KwaZulu-Natal provincial government recently hosted a ribbon-cutting event where they also previewed two factories worth over R180 million which are currently under construction within the precinct. | DTPC Board Chair, Mpumelelo Zikalala, said despite the constrained economic environment…
(2024-05-05). Mali is sinking into authoritarianism. fidh.org
(2024-05-05). To restore its financial dynamism, Hong Kong must truly embrace diversity. scmp.com Amid a series of setbacks, Hong Kong remains stuck the past when it comes to cultivating foreign talent and capital from emerging markets. By establishing itself as a hub that celebrates innovation and multiculturalism, the city can attract top-tier professionals from around the globe.
(2024-05-05). Smoke clouds billow over Berlin after fire at factory with chemicals storage. presstv.ir A large fire at a Berlin metalworking factory on the outskirts of the German capital led to plumes of black smoke on Friday.
(2024-05-05). Protesters burn photos of G7 leaders ahead of energy meeting in Italy. presstv.ir Protesters set pictures of G7 leaders on fire and chanted during a demonstration near Italy's Turin city.
(2024-05-05). What is labour about Labor. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-05-05). Rescue continues in highway disaster. ecns.cn Rescue operations and disaster relief efforts continued on Friday following a fatal road collapse on an expressway in Guangdong province.
(2024-05-05). Biden Quietly Approves $37B for Cop Funding Including 100K More Cops — On the Heels of Overwhelming Bipartisan Support the Trumpian and Fascist HR 6090. fightbackbetter.com Biden is providing funding and massive expansion of police numbers in the midst of a violent crackdown on the unified…
(2024-05-05). Inspired by demos in US, students in Lebanon protest for Gaza. presstv.ir They were inspired by similar demonstrations taking American and European campuses by storm.
(2024-05-05). Seasons Through Birds' Eyes | Lixia. ecns.cn
(2024-05-05). Social media drives schoolgirls to depression, says expert report. independent.co.ug 
There was no cross-associations between well-being and their social media usage among boys Kampala, Uganda | RONALD MUSOKE | Girls who use social media for an hour or more on a school day have been found to have lower levels of well-being than those who use less, according to the latest Global Education Monitoring (GEM) report …
(2024-05-05). Panama elects a new president. america.cgtn.com 
It's Election Day in Panama, where voters are choosing their next president. Eight candidates are on the ballot, and whoever takes the most votes will win. What are some of the big issues Panamanians are weighing as they make their selection?
(2024-05-05). German teen turns self in after attack on politician. scmp.com Matthias Ecke, a European parliament lawmaker, was set upon by four attackers as he put up election posters in an attack decried as a threat to democracy.
(2024-05-05). 'Commitment to protecting all citizens': Canada PM Trudeau after 3 Indians arrested in Hardeep Nijjar killing. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has stated that Canada is a "rule-of-law country" with a robust and independent justice system and a fundamental commitment to protecting its citizens. His statement comes a day after three Indian nationals were charged with the murder of Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar. | Nijjar, a Canadian citizen, was shot dead outside a gurdwara in Surrey, British Columbia, on June 18 of last year.Three Indians arrested have been identified as Karan Brar (22), Kamalpreet Singh (22) and Karanpreet Singh (28) all Indian nationals residing in Edmonton have been charged on Friday wit…
(2024-05-05). Islamic Resistance of Iraq Targets Haifa Port with Precision Missiles. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Islamic Resistance of Iraq announced in a statement that Haifa port, situated in the occupied territories, has been struck by precision missiles.
(2024-05-05). 6 Identifying Signs of Anxiety. newsone.com 
Source: FG Trade / Getty | Anxiety has a way of sneaking up on you like a thief in the night. Unlike a typical thief, this intruder has a penchant for unpredictability, making appearances that can diminish your joy, peace, and happiness on multiple occasions. Often misunderstood,
(2024-05-05). 2] Some precautions and concealed perils that our weak souls might overlook. salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. Husayn Bin Abdir Rahmaan narrated: I was with Sa'eed Bin Jubair when he said, "Who amongst you saw a shooting star last night?" I said, "I did". Then I said, "I was not in prayer, but was stung by a scorpion". He said, …
(2024-05-05). Official Stresses Iran's Capacity to Export Medicines, Medical Equipment to Africa. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran has the potential to export medicines and medical equipment to 20 African countries, the director of the Iranian Food and Drug Administration (IFDA) for international affairs said.
(2024-05-05). May Day holiday box office surges. ecns.cn Possessing the largest number of silver screens worldwide, China has again demonstrated its enthusiasm for movies with a soaring May Day holiday box office.
(2024-05-05). Argentina angry after Spain accuses President Javier Milei of drug use. scmp.com The two sides were engaged in a diplomatic feud after Spain's Transport Minister Oscar Puente suggested Milei was on drugs.
(2024-05-05). In Pictures: Magufuli Bridge project under construction in Tanzania. independent.co.ug 
Arusha, Tanzania | XINHUA | Connecting the Mwanza and Geita regions, the Magufuli Bridge project over Lake Victoria in Tanzania is built by China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC). The main bridge has a total length of 520 meters and the project is expected to be completed by the end of 2024. Share on: WhatsApp…
(2024-05-05). IEC finalising preparations for voting abroad. sanews.gov.za IEC finalising preparations for voting abroad | The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) says it is finalising preparations for the 78 092 South African citizens who applied to cast their special vote abroad. | Working with the Department of International Cooperation and Cooperation (DIRCO), the IEC said it has begun shipping voting materials. These include voting booths, ballot boxes and papers, stationery packs, and all the relevant lists. | The commission said voting out of the country will take place in 111 foreign missions. | South African citizens in Algiers, Amman, Cairo, Kuwait City, Jeddah, Rama…
(2024-05-05). Doctors care for 30 injured following Guangdong highway collapse. ecns.cn As of 2 pm Thursday, 30 individuals were undergoing treatment in the hospital, with no life-threatening conditions reported, after a road collapse in South China's Guangdong province, local authorities said at a briefing on Thursday afternoon.
(2024-05-05). Uganda's self-inflicted wounds. independent.co.ug 
How reliance on misguided cultural and nationalistic sentiments are driving Uganda into a bad debt situation THE LAST WORD | Andrew M. Mwenda | Our country is headed directly into the storms of economic crisis. And it is unlikely it can pull itself back from the brink. This is because too much sentiment overrides reason in government policy …
(2024-05-05). Syria/Dabbagh case : First trial in France of the crimes of the Syrian authorities. fidh.org
(2024-05-05). Police dismantle migrant camp near Paris city hall. presstv.ir Police said the dozens of tents posed a potential health and security risk.
(2024-05-05). Oliver Eagleton: Stakeholder Capitalism, Again. newleftreview.org Oliver Eagleton on Will Hutton, This Time No Mistakes. Lessons for the incoming Labour government on humanizing British capitalism, from a proselytizer of Blair's Third Way.
(2024-05-05). Xi leaves for state visits to France, Serbia, Hungary. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping left Beijing on Sunday morning for state visits to France, Serbia and Hungary at the invitation of President Emmanuel Macron of the Republic of France, President Aleksandar Vuƒçiƒá of the Republic of Serbia, and President Tamás Sulyok and Prime Minister Viktor Orbán of Hungary.
(2024-05-05). Makerere: New biometric systems to monitor staff and student attendance. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Makerere University has commissioned two biometric management systems to monitor staff and student attendance at the institution. The Digital Staff Access System and Student Attendance System unveiled at a concise event hosted at the College of Computing and Information Science, have already been deployed at all teaching facility entrances. Unlike …
(2024-05-05). Poisoning case from 1994 back in news. ecns.cn Chinese prosecutors have recently accepted an application to examine irregularities in the police investigation of an unsolved poisoning case that has long garnered public attention and interest for nearly three decades.
(2024-05-05). Drone footage captures aftermath of deadly Kenyan flood. presstv.ir At least 42 people have been killed in floods in central Kenya's Mai Mahiu area after a dam burst early on Monday.
(2024-05-05). Tanzania battles devastating floods triggered by torrential rains. independent.co.ug 
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania | Xinhua | Fikirini Mohamed, a father of three children, said he was spending sleepless nights thinking how to look after his family after his house was damaged by floods. "I am now counting losses after my 5 hectares of maize and paddy were wiped out by the floods," said Mohamed, a …
(2024-05-05). Trump NATO Revamp Plan Revealed: Will Force Members To Increase Defence Spending By… | Watch. hindustantimes.com Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump will force NATO members to ramp up defence spending from 2% to 3% of GDP if he is re-elected in November, according to a report by The Telegraph on May 3, citing sources close to the former US President. Watch INTERNATIONAL NEWS…
(2024-05-05). Smoke clouds billow over Berlin after fire at factory with chemicals storage. presstv.ir A large fire at a Berlin metalworking factory on the outskirts of the German capital led to plumes of black smoke on Friday.
(2024-05-05). Guangdong Province begins geological hazard investigation. ecns.cn Guangdong province in South China has started a province-wide comprehensive investigation of geological hazards in its highways, railways and waterways to eliminate hidden safety dangers, the province's transport authority said.
(2024-05-05). France denies entry to Gaza war surgeon in 'utter vindictiveness'. presstv.ir Ghassan Abu Sittah was invited to address the French senate about Gaza.
(2024-05-05). 20th CPC Central Committee to hold its third plenary session in July. ecns.cn The third plenary session of the 20th Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee will be held in Beijing in July, according to a decision made at a CPC Central Committee Political Bureau meeting on April 30.
(2024-05-05). Iran Backs Any Deal in Favor of Palestine: FM. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Any agreement which would uphold the rights of the Palestinian people will get support from Iran, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian said.
(2024-05-05). Consultancy Analysis of Meaningful Justice & Accountability Avenues for Victims of International Crimes committee in Sudan. fidh.org
(2024-05-05). Driver dies after vehicle crashes into White House gate. independent.co.ug 
WASHINGTON | Xinhua | A vehicle traveling at high speed collided with a gate at the White House on Saturday night, leaving the driver dead, the U.S. Secret Service. "Shortly before 10: 30 p.m. (1430 GMT) on May 4th," the vehicle crashed into "an outer perimeter gate on the White House complex," the federal law enforcement …
(2024-05-05). ONU: avanza hambruna hacia el sur de Gaza. telesurtv.net En medio del asedio de Israel, el PMA es una de las muchas agencias y organizaciones humanitarias que intentan llevar alimentos a Gaza.
(2024-05-05). Aumenta a 34.683 cifra de palestinos asesinados por Israel. telesurtv.net Fuerzas de ocupación israelíes cometieron tres masacres contra familias en Gaza durante las últimas 24 horas, lo que resultó en la muerte de al menos 29 palestinos.
(2024-05-05). Avanzan conversaciones de alto el fuego entre Israel y Hamás. telesurtv.net "Una fuente oficial del Movimiento de Resistencia Islámica (Hamás) dijo hoy sábado a Xinhua que el movimiento aceptará completar el acuerdo de alto el fuego con Israel por etapas", informó la agencia.
(2024-05-05). Javier Milei llama aberrantes a protestas antisionistas en EEUU. telesurtv.net El jefe del Estado argentino cree estar "del lado correcto de la historia" al apoyar el genocidio de Israel que ya le ha costado la vida a más de 30.000 palestinos.
(2024-05-05). Israel niega entrada al comisionado general de la Unrwa a Gaza. telesurtv.net En marzo, un informe respaldado por la ONU afirmó que la hambruna era inminente y probable en mayo en el norte de Gaza, y que podría extenderse por todo el territorio en julio.
(2024-05-05). Grandes expectativas hacia el XI Congreso de la UNEAC (+Foto y Audio). radiohc.cu Cienfuegos, 5 may (RHC) Tenemos un compromiso muy alto con el buen funcionamiento de la institucionalidad cultural y con el destino de Cuba declara Magda Resik, Vicepresidenta Primera del Comité de la Unión Nacional de Escritores y Artistas de Cuba (UNEAC) que efectuará su XI Congreso a finales del venidero mes de junio.
(2024-05-05). Comunicado del Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de la República de Cuba. radiohc.cu Con el objetivo de fomentar el turismo, facilitar el flujo de viajeros y continuar promoviendo las relaciones de amistad y cooperación con la República Popular China, se ha decidido eximir del requisito de visado a los ciudadanos chinos titulares de pasaportes ordinarios que deseen ingresar, transitar, salir o permanecer en el territorio de la República de Cuba.
(2024-05-05). En Carrasquero, guerreras y guerreros por la vida en la frontera del deber. radiohc.cu Como verdaderos guerreros y guerreras por la vida, misioneros, se califican los integrantes de la Brigada Médica Cubana que prestan sus servicios en el CDI "Presbítero Luis de Vicente", en la zona de Carrasquero, Estado venezolano de Zulia, en la frontera con Colombia.
(2024-05-05). Demandan en Guantánamo cese de las guerras y fortalecimiento de la lucha por la paz (+Foto y Audio). radiohc.cu Guantánamo, 5 may (RHC) El octavo Seminario de paz y por la Abolición de las Bases Militares Extranjeras que se efectúa en Guantánamo deviene encuentro esencial para el llamado al respeto de la soberanía de las naciones, en medio de un complejo escenario político a nivel mundial.
(2024-05-05). Aumenta a 60 cifra de muertos por históricas lluvias en Brasil. telesurtv.net Señaló que los municipios con más muertes son Gramado (6) y Santa María (6). A la fecha, se contabilizan 107 heridos y 74 ciudadanos desaparecidos.
(2024-05-05). Arrestan a más de dos mil estudiantes propalestinos en EE. UU. telesurtv.net El presidente estadounidense señaló que estos incidentes no conllevarían a un cambio en la política de su administración con respecto a Medio Oriente.
(2024-05-05). Políticos y artistas iberoamericanos exigen liberación de Jorge Glas. telesurtv.net Lamentan "que el Sistema Interamericano, pese a la gravedad de estos hechos y a que Jorge Glas recibió medidas cautelares de la CIDH en diciembre de 2019, guarde silencio y no exija el respeto al sagrado derecho al asilo".
(2024-05-05). Derrumbe y avalancha dejan unos tres muertos y varios heridos en Colombia. telesurtv.net En el municipio de Montebello, Antioquia, una avalancha de agua y lodo destruyó decenas de viviendas, con lo que unas 100 personas perdieron todas sus pertenencias.
(2024-05-05). Políticos y artistas iberoamericanos exigen liberación de Glas. telesurtv.net Lamentan "que el Sistema Interamericano, pese a la gravedad de estos hechos y a que Jorge Glas recibió medidas cautelares de la CIDH en diciembre de 2019, guarde silencio y no exija el respeto al sagrado derecho al asilo".
(2024-05-05). Gobierno de Venezuela ofrece ayuda a Brasil por lluvias. telesurtv.net Según la agencia de Protección Civil, más de 32.000 brasileños tuvieron que abandonar sus hogares debido a los efectos de las intensas lluvias.
(2024-05-05). Tribunal Electoral de Panamá comunica a José Mulino que es el ganador de las elecciones. telesurtv.net El primer candidato en reconocer su derrota fue el oficialista José Gabriel Carrizo quien dijo que el presidente electo, el que sea, tiene "la gran responsabilidad y desafío de unir a todos los panameños".
(2024-05-05). Surinam anuncia que se une a intervención militar en Haití. telesurtv.net "Le proveeremos respaldo, así como una delegación de policías liderada por Kenia, entre otras cosas", refirió el presidente de Surinam, Chan Santokhi.
(2024-05-05). Petro separa a dos funcionarios del Gobierno colombiano. telesurtv.net "Aquí no se protege a nadie. Funcionario que llegue a robar, funcionario que se va", manifestó el jefe de Estado colombiano.
(2024-05-05). Vicepresidente de PSUV marcha junto al pueblo en estado Monagas. telesurtv.net Diosdado Cabello seguró que la oposición jamás ha pedido que cesen las medidas coercitivas unilaterales contra el país.
(2024-05-05). Realizan elecciones generales en Panamá. telesurtv.net En la sede del Tribunal Electoral (TE) se desarrollan los actos protocolares que dan inicio formal a las elecciones generales en Panamá.
(2024-05-05). Presidente Maduro envía mensaje a universitarios de EE.UU. telesurtv.net El mandatario aseguró que se suman a la voz de los estudiantes y rechazó la represión policial que ha ocurrido en diferentes universidades en EE.UU.
(2024-05-05). ONU condena ataques con bombas en Congo-Kinshasa. telesurtv.net En una declaración, el teniente coronel Ndjike Kaiko, portavoz del ejército congoleño, culpó de los atentados al M23, que supuestamente tiene vínculos con la vecina Ruanda.
(2024-05-05). Hamás concluye ronda de negociaciones y abandona El Cairo. telesurtv.net El texto confirma que la ronda de negociaciones terminó "hace poco" y los miembros del equipo se dirigirán a Doha.
(2024-05-05). Comunidad internacional felicita a presidente electo panameño Mulino. telesurtv.net La SRE aseveró que "México continuará estrechando los históricos lazos que nos unen con el hermano pueblo panameño".
(2024-05-05). Universitarios costarricenses instalan campamento pro-Palestina. telesurtv.net Este movimiento es parte de la protesta estudiantil global que comenzó en universidades de primer nivel en Estados Unidos, como Harvard y Columbia.
(2024-05-05). Rusia anuncia liberación de la localidad de Ocheretino. telesurtv.net El Miniterio de Defensa ruso confirmó que "unidades del grupo de tropas 'Centro' liberaron completamente" el asentamiento.
(2024-05-05). Inician elecciones generales en Panamá. telesurtv.net En la sede del Tribunal Electoral (TE) se desarrollan los actos protocolares que dan inicio formal a las elecciones generales en Panamá.
(2024-05-05). Sudan: Un ataque contra El Fasher podría poner en peligro a cientos de miles de niños y niñas, advierte UNICEF. reliefweb.int Country: Sudan | Source: UN Children's Fund | Declaración de Catherine Russell, Directora Ejecutiva de UNICEF, sobre la situación en Darfur, Sudán | NUEVA YORK, 3 de mayo de 2024 — "El aumento de los combates en el estado sudanés de Darfur septentrional ha causado la muerte de numerosos niños y niñas en las últimas semanas. Pero la amenaza de un ataque militar inminente contra El Fasher, ciudad que alberga al menos a 500.000 personas desplazadas por la violencia en otras partes del país, corre el riesgo de provocar una escalada catastrófica, y podría poner en peligro la vida y el bienestar de 750.000 niñ…
(2024-05-05). Protestas masivas en todo el mundo en solidaridad con Palestina. telesurtv.net Los manifestantes exhibieron carteles y expresaron su repudio al ataque israelí a Gaza y la ejecución de niños palestinos.
(2024-05-05). Presidente de China llega a París para visita de Estado a Francia. telesurtv.net El presidente chino, Xi Jinping, se entrevistará con su par Emmanuel Macron, quien abogará por la "reciprocidad" comercial y la búsqueda de una solución a la guerra de Ucrania.
(2024-05-05). Lucha antiimperialista de Farabundo Martí. telesurtv.net Farabundo Martí dedicó su vida a la lucha por el socialismo en América Latina.
(2024-05-05). Italiani e Russi a Colloquio. globalresearch.ca Inauguriamo, con questa puntata di Pangea Grandangolo Incontri, una serie di colloqui con cittadini di altri paesi, le cui voci sono cancellate dal mainstream politico-mediatico. Non sono tradizionali interviste, ma scambi di idee su temi di comune interesse. | Iniziamo …
(2024-05-05). Estudiantes de la Universidad de Princeton inician huelga de hambre. telesurtv.net "Esta huelga es una respuesta a la negativa del Gobierno (de EE.UUU.) a aceptar nuestras demandas de separación y retirada de Israel", dijo uno de los estudiantes.
(2024-05-05). Panameños deciden futuro político de los próximos cinco años. radiohc.cu Ciudad de Panamá, 5 may (RHC) Tres millones cuatro mil 83 panameños deciden este domingo el futuro político de la nación en el próximo quinquenio, una votación polarizada entre el cambio social anhelado o el clientelismo y modelos transitistas de gobiernos anteriores.
(2024-05-05). Sube a 67 la cifra de muertos por inundaciones en Brasil. telesurtv.net En Río Grande del Sur, se cuentan más de 400 mil domicilios sin electricidad (con una población de 11 millones) y 115 municipios sin servicios de telefonía e internet…
(2024-05-05). Sube a 76 la cifra de muertos por inundaciones en Brasil. telesurtv.net En Río Grande del Sur, se cuentan más de 400 mil domicilios sin electricidad (con una población de 11 millones) y 115 municipios sin servicios de telefonía e internet…
(2024-05-05). José Raul Mulino Wins Panama's Presidential Elections. telesurenglish.net The Electoral Tribunal of Panama declared José Raul Mulino as the winner of the elections and elected president of the Latin American country. | RELATED: | According to unofficial data from the Electoral Tribunal of Panama, with more than 87% of the votes counted, Mulino obtained 34.4% of the ballots, compared to 25% of Ricardo Lombana, 16% of former president Martín Torrijos (2004-2009) and 11.2% reached by Rómulo Roux.
(2024-05-05). Panama: Vote counting begins in general elections. plenglish.com Panama City, May 5 (Prensa Latina) The Electoral Tribunal (TE) of Panama activated today the Unofficial Transmission of Results (TER) system, after the closure of the more than three thousand voting centers in general elections.
(2024-05-05). Venezuela felicita a Nicaragua por Día de la Dignidad Nacional. telesurtv.net "En nombre del presidente Nicolás Maduro extendemos nuestras felicitaciones a los camaradas Daniel Ortega y Rosario Murillo, así como al hermano pueblo nicaragüense …".
(2024-05-05). Hezbolá responde a bombardeo israelí con lanzamiento de cohetes. telesurtv.net El ataque al barrio libanés de Al Jaafra sucedió mientras un grupo de residentes de la localidad inspeccionaba sus casas y establecimientos comerciales.
(2024-05-05). Minuto a minuto del asedio israelí contra la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net La OMS ha alertado sobre la grave situación sanitaria en Gaza y la falta de recursos para atender a la población afectada por los ataques israelíes.
(2024-05-05). Sin alto el fuego en Gaza tras diálogo entre Israel y Hamás. telesurtv.net El primer ministro israelí Benjamín Netanyahu rechazó poner fin al bombardeo en Gaza.
(2024-05-05). Xi Jinping comienza en Francia gira por Europa. radiohc.cu Beijing, 5 may (RHC) El presidente chino, Xi Jinping, comienza este domingo visitas de Estado a Francia, Serbia y Hungría, enfocadas en promover la cooperación y la confianza política mutua.
(2024-05-05). Autoridades catalogan como éxito total FITCuba 2024. radiohc.cu La Habana, 5 may (RHC) El ministro cubano del Turismo, Juan Carlos García, clausuró en Cayo Paredón la 42 Feria Internacional de Turismo, FITCuba 2024 y convocó a la próxima edición a celebrarse en La Habana, con China como país invitado de honor.
(2024-05-05). China registra aumento notable en la búsqueda de destino Cuba. radiohc.cu Beijing, 5 may (RHC) China registró este domingo un aumento del 40 por ciento en la búsqueda de boletos de avión y hoteles en Cuba, luego del anuncio de la exención de visados para los chinos.
(2024-05-05). Amigos dominicanos reclaman a EEUU elimine a Cuba de lista terrorista. radiohc.cu Santo Domingo, 5 may (RHC) Dominicanos amigos de Cuba reclamaron el fin del bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero de Estados Unidos y exigieron al presidente de ese país, Joe Biden, eliminar a la isla caribeña de la lista de patrocinadores del terrorismo.
(2024-05-05). Presidente de Cuba recibió a miembro del Partido Popular Revolucionario Lao. radiohc.cu La Habana, 5 may (RHC) El Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y Presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel, recibió este domingo a Bounthong Chitmany, miembro del Buró Político del Partido Popular Revolucionario Lao.
(2024-05-05). Cuba elige gobernadores y vicegobernadores en cuatro provincias. telesurtv.net El Consejo de Estado de Cuba aprobó este proceso electoral el pasado 5 de abril, de conformidad con lo establecido en la Carta Magna y en la Ley No. 127, Ley Electoral, de 13 de julio de 2019.
(2024-05-05). Panameños celebran elecciones generales este domingo. telesurtv.net Los panameños deberán escoger además 81 alcaldes de distrito, 702 representantes de corregimientos y 11 concejales.
(2024-05-05). Ataque a campo de desplazados deja 12 muertos en R.D. del Congo. telesurtv.net El gobierno congoleño y Estados Unidos culpan al ejército ruandés y al grupo rebelde M23 de atacar campamentos donde miles de personas buscan refugio.
(2024-05-05). Cumbre de Organización para Cooperación Islámica aboga por la paz. telesurtv.net El presidente del bloque instó a los presentes a comprometerse "con los principios de justicia, igualdad y respeto mutuo para poner fin al sufrimiento del pueblo palestino.
(2024-05-05). Gobierno español rechaza las criticas del presidente Milei. telesurtv.net "El pueblo español seguirá manteniendo y fortaleciendo sus lazos y colaboración con el pueblo argentino", indica el ministerio de Exteriores…
(2024-05-05). EE.UU. organiza ejercicio militar Tradewinds en Barbados. telesurtv.net Con la presencia de la Marina y Fuerzas Armadas de 21 países, la maniobra se realiza anualmente en la región del Caribe.
(2024-05-05). Antisionistas interrumpen graduación en Universidad de Michigan. telesurtv.net Se han producido más de un millar de protestas estudiantiles y campamentos de diversos tipos en las universidades de EE.UU. desde el mes de octubre.
(2024-05-05). Panamá afina sistema de transmisión de resultados electorales. telesurtv.net El presidente, los diputados, los alcaldes y los representantes de los corregimientos fueron las primeras categorías de votación en ser restablecidas.
(2024-05-05). Equipos de EE.UU. preparan despliegue de misión keniana en Haití. telesurtv.net Para proteger la posición de la misión, el Departamento de Defensa de EE. UU. ha destinado alrededor de 190 millones de euros en material y equipos de seguridad.
(2024-05-05). Lluvias torrenciales dejan 15 fallecidos en Indonesia. telesurtv.net Reportan 42 casas arrasadas y un centenar de viviendas con daños graves, así como afectaciones en un puente y cuatro carreteras.
(2024-05-05). Equipos de EE. UU. preparan despliegue de misión keniana en Haití. telesurtv.net Para proteger la posición de la misión, el Departamento de Defensa de EE. UU. ha destinado alrededor de 190 millones de euros en material y equipos de seguridad.
(2024-05-05). øCómo serán las elecciones generales en Panamá. telesurtv.net El nuevo presidente, 71 diputados para la Asamblea Nacional, 81 alcaldes, 20 representantes para el Parlamento Centroamericano y más de 700 autoridades locales serán elegidos durante el proceso.
(2024-05-05). Reportan 219 fallecidos por inundaciones en Kenia desde marzo. telesurtv.net La Oficina de las Naciones Unidas para la Coordinación de Asuntos Humanitarios reporta 194 mil desplazados y más de 200 mil afectados.
(2024-05-05). Sube a 57 el número de muertos por fuertes lluvias en Brasil. telesurtv.net La Defensa Civil reporta 67 desaparecidos, más de 70 heridos y de 24.600 evacuados.
(2024-05-05). Gobierno sionista cierra el canal Al Jazeera en Israel. telesurtv.net Netanyahu anunció la decisión en X, anteriormente Twitter. "El Gobierno encabezado por mí decidió por unanimidad: el canal de incitación Al Jazeera será cerrado en Israel".
(2024-05-05). Asciende a 34.654 la cifra de palestinos asesinados por Israel. telesurtv.net En las últimas 24 horas, el Ministerio de Sanidad gazatí informó de tres masacres israelíes contra residencias familiares.
(2024-05-05). Expresidente argentino Fernández acusa a Milei de agudizar crisis con España. telesurtv.net "Lamento profundamente la reacción del Gobierno argentino ante un comentario de un ministro del gobierno español", expresó Fernández.
(2024-05-05). Venezuela rechaza escogencia del Equipo Olímpico de Refugiados. telesurtv.net De acuerdo con el COV, a los competidores no se les ha negado la tramitación de documentos venezolanos, ni se les considera como perseguidos políticos.
(2024-05-05). Lula estará en Rio Grande do Sul en la lucha contra inundaciones. telesurtv.net Las lluvias en Rio Grande do Sul han dejado, por el momento, más de medio centenar de muertos, según datos oficiales.
(2024-05-05). Candidata a presidencia de México ofrece ampliar programas sociales. telesurtv.net Sheinbaum se comprometió a "construir más preparatorias, pero también más universidades".
(2024-05-05). Rusia emite orden de búsqueda contra el presidente de Ucrania. telesurtv.net El presidente de Ucrania, Vladimir Zelenski, junto con exmandatario Petró Poroshenko es buscado por el Ministerio del Interior ruso.