WSWS (2023-05-20). US announces plans to send F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine. wsws.org On Friday, the White House announced its most reckless and dangerous escalation of US involvement in the war with Russia to date, declaring its support for sending nuclear-capable F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine.

Anonymous103 (2023-05-20). Russian UAVs Targeted Kiev Searching For Ukrainian Air Defence Systems. southfront.org Illustrative Image | On the night of May 20, another wave of Russian strikes was inflicted on Ukraine. Around midnight, an alarm sounded in various regions of the country. Residents of the capital again did not sleep for several hours because of loud explosions. | Kiev does not confirm the damage caused by the strikes; but Ukrainian media reported that loud explosions thundered in the capital as well as in the Kiev, Zhitomir and Chernihiv regions last night. | Kiev was likely the main target of the recent attack. The…

Anonymous669 (2023-05-20). Syrian Army Repels Attack From U.S.-Held Al-Tanf Area. southfront.org Illustrative image. | Syrian government forces repelled an attack that was launched from the southeastern area of al-Tanf that is controlled by the United States-led coalition and its proxies, Rear Admiral Oleg Gurinov, deputy chief of the Russian Center for Reconciliation of the Opposing Parties in Syria, announced on May 18. "At 11: 30 p.m. Moscow time on May 18, 2023, servicemen from an outpost of the 134th armored brigade of the Syrian armed forces spotted a group of militants driving three pi…

scorinoco (2023-05-20). Radioactive Cloud From Depleted Uranium Ammunition in Ukraine Is Approaching Europe, Russia Warns. orinocotribune.com The destruction of depleted uranium ammunition supplied by the West to Ukraine has led to the appearance of a radioactive cloud that is heading towards Europe, Russian Security Council Secretary Nikolai Patrushev has warned. | Patrushev made this comment at a press conference on Friday, May 19 in the Russian city of Syktyvkar, where he also reported that "an increase in radiation has already been recorded in Poland." | Regarding the presence of US President Joe Biden in Japan to attend the G7 summit, Patrushev said that instead of defending "common democratic values" as Americans believe, "the heads of Western co…

ecns.cn (2023-05-20). China's largest seawater uranium extraction test platform put into operation. ecns.cn China's largest seawater uranium extraction test platform has been successfully launched and made accessible to the public in South China's Hainan Province.

Anonymous103 (2023-05-20). Bakhmut: Relief For Ukrainian Servicemen Or Prospects For Russian Military. southfront.org Click to see full-size image | After 224 days of fighting, the city of Bakhmut came under Russia's control. Flags of the Wagner PMC and the Russian Federation were raised over the city. Despite the imminent defeat, the Ukrainian military was heavily fighting, defending their last stronghold…

Anonymous349 (2023-05-20). Map Update: Russians Fully Liberated Bakhmut. southfront.org Click to see the full-size image | Wagner fighters completely captured the city of Bakhmt | On May 25, the Wagner fighters would begin to withdraw its units for rest and retraining and positions in Bakhmut will be transferred to units of the Russian Armed Forces, according to Prigozhin, head of Wagner PMC | Clashes between the AFU and Russian forces continue near Berkhovsky water reservoir | Clashes between the AFU and Russian forces continue south of Ivanivske | Clashes between the AFU and Russia…

Anonymous834 (2023-05-20). Can Western Air Defense Systems Protect Ukraine Properly? southfront.org Click to see the full-size image | Written by Uriel Araujo, researcher with a focus on international and ethnic conflicts. | On May 16, Ukraine claimed its air defenses intercepted six Russian Kinzhal hypersonic missiles and shot them down amid "exceptionally dense" barrage fired — supposedly thanks to the arrival of Patriots, among other Western combat systems. Kinzhals are supposed to be able to overcome all existing air defense systems, and Moscow denies its Kinzhals were intercepted. | Kiev also claims to ha…

Anonymous349 (2023-05-20). Military Situation In Ukraine On May 20, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org Click to see the full-size image | The Russian Army destroyed an AN/TPQ-50 counterbattery warfare radar near Kopanki | The Russian Army destroyed two ammo depots of AFU near Avdeevka | The AFU reportedly destroyed 1 command post, 2 artillery units, 6 electronic warfare stations, 1 ammo depot, 1 S-300 radar station in the past 24 hours | Russian forces destroyed 2 armoured vehicles, 3 motor vehicles, 1 D-20 howitzer in the Kupyansk region | Russian forces destroyed 2 armoured vehicles, 2 pickups, 1 D-30 ho…

WSWS (2023-05-20). G7 leaders gather in Hiroshima amid rising threat of nuclear war. wsws.org Far from pledging never to use nuclear weapons again, the imperialist cabal is accelerating the NATO conflict against Russia in Ukraine and the US-led war drive against China, which threaten to plunge the world into a nuclear holocaust.

ecns.cn (2023-05-20). Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin to visit China. ecns.cn Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin will visit China. During his visit, China and Russia will have an in-depth exchange of views on bilateral relations, practical cooperation and issues of mutual interest, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said on Friday at the daily press conference.

_____ (2023-05-20). Adventures in NATOstan: Sparks Flying in Ibiza, Locked Down Bilderberg in Lisbon. strategic-culture.org With G7 "leadership" mired in a sticky swamp of intellectual shallowness, predictably the only agenda in colonized Japan was more sanctions on Russia. | Let's start with a graphic depiction of where the Global North and the Global South really stand. | 1. Xian, former imperial capital, and key hub of the Ancient Silk Roads: Xi Jinping hosts the China-Central Asia summit, attended by all Heartland "stans" (Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgzystan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan). | The final statement stresses economic cooperation and "a resolute stand" against Hegemon-concocted color revolutions. That expands what the Shangh…

WSWS (2023-05-20). Durham report shows Democrats fabricated anti-Russia intelligence during 2016 elections. wsws.org The long-awaited report by Special Counsel John Durham demonstrates that the Democratic Party, the 2016 election campaign of Hillary Clinton and the FBI collaborated in concocting intelligence that Donald Trump was colluding with the Russian government.

Dongsheng News (2023-05-20). China to Use Russian Port of Vladivostok. dissidentvoice.org This week's News on China in 2 minutes. | ‚Ä¢ China to use Russian port of Vladivostok | ‚Ä¢ Tech transfer to Thailand for high-speed trains | ‚Ä¢ Rural youth stay in their hometowns | ‚Ä¢ Free housing for young job seekers…

Anonymous349 (2023-05-20). Military Situation In Syria On May 20, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org Click to see the full-size image | On May 20, the Russian Ministry of Defense recorded no cases of hostilities and ceasefire violations in the Idlib region in the past 24 hours | On May 20, three SDF members were wounded by ISIS attack near Abu Khashab | On May 20, an SAA serviceman was killed by an IED explosion in Mahjah town | On May 19, Syrian President, Bashar Al-Assad attended the Arab League summit in Saudi Arabia's Jeddah for the first time since the eruption of war in Syria in 2011 | MORE O…

WSWS (2023-05-20). A year of Australia's Labor government: Militarism, austerity and "let it rip" mass death. wsws.org More rapidly than any recent government, the Labor administration has implemented a program of reaction all down the line, including escalating Australian involvement in US plans for war with China, an offensive on social spending and homicidal COVID policies.

Editor (2023-05-20). China, India, and the Emerging New World Order. scheerpost.com

_____ (2023-05-20). Concerning Signs of Chill in Relations Between China and South Korea. journal-neo.org

ecns.cn (2023-05-20). In Numbers: Cultural cooperation between China and 5 Central Asian countries. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2023-05-20). Insights | CEIBS professor: China plays absolutely important role in Southeast Asia. ecns.cn The role that China plays in Southeast Asia is absolutely important, said Bala Ramasamy, professor of Economics at China-Europe International Business School (CEIBS), during an interview with China News Network."ÄÄ "ÄÄ…

ecns.cn (2023-05-20). Spanish-language teacher: China treats him like a son. ecns.cn A boy accidentally fell into the water in Changping district, Beijing on April 30, and a woman who tried to rescue him was also trapped in the water. Liuban Lopez, from Cuba, immediately jumped into the water and pulled both of them to safety.

ecns.cn (2023-05-20). 700 Chinese sturgeon released into Yangtze River. ecns.cn More than 700 artificially-bred Chinese sturgeon were released into the Yangtze River on Friday to help restore the species' wild population. The fish were released in Wuhan, capital city of central China's Hubei Province.

ecns.cn (2023-05-20). Fossilized dinosaur egg found in east China's Fujian. ecns.cn East China's Fujian Province has unearthed a nest of fossilized eggs and some eggshell fragments. The eggs belonged to the notorious egg thief dinosaur species, Oviraptorosaur, in the Late Cretaceous. "ÄÄ…

ecns.cn (2023-05-20). Meet world's first carbon dioxide + flywheel energy storage demonstration project. ecns.cn A blue-and-white "hill" stood at a factory in Deyang, Southwest"ÄÄChina's"ÄÄSichuan Province. At the foot of the "hill," rows of factories, pipes, and tanks were arranged. Together, they formed a super power bank, the world's first carbon dioxide-flywheel energy storage demonstration project.

Elsy Fors Garzon (2023-05-20). Venezuela: new Law in defense of assets and alliance with China. plenglish.com Caracas, May 20 (Prensa Latina) The approval of a law that fortifies the State in the protection of its assets abroad and the consolidation of ties with China, stood out in the week that ends today in Venezuela.

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-05-20). Signs of Chill in Relations Between China and South Korea. libya360.wordpress.com Konstantin Asmolov Given recent diplomatic advancements between the Republic of Korea and Japan, as well as the President of the Republic of Korea's visit to the United States, this article investigates issues that may indicate a chill in relations with China. On April 19, 2023, President Yoon Suk-yeol gave an interview to Reuters. Yoon frequently…

unitedEditor (2023-05-20). The days of Horgos have come! unitedworldint.com Xi'an, China, the starting point of the ancient Silk Road, hosted a historic summit for the bright future of Central Asia. On May 18-19, the heads of state of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan met in Xian as part of the China-Central Asia Summit. Chinese President Xi Jinping hosted the summit. Kazakh President Kassym …

ecns.cn (2023-05-20). InsightsÔΩúKazakhstani scholar: China of significance in Kazakhstan's modernization process. ecns.cn Dr. Ikboljon Qoraboyev, Associate Professor of International Relations at Maqsut Narikbayev KAZGUU University, noted that the economic and trade relations between China and Kazakhstan reached new heights in 2022, with the bilateral trade volume of $30 billion.

ecns.cn (2023-05-20). President Xi Jinping and presidents of the five Central Asian countries announce the official inauguration of the China-Central Asia Summit Mechanism. ecns.cn On 19 May, the China-Central Asia Summit was held successfully in Xi'an.

Editor (2023-05-20). Netanyahu's Tactical Mistake: A Fragmented Israel Faces Palestinian Unity. scheerpost.com

MEE, agencies (2023-05-20). Israel: Tens of thousands protest against Netanyahu's judicial overhaul plans. middleeasteye.net Israel: Tens of thousands protest against Netanyahu's judicial overhaul plans | Protests across the country have entered their 20th week, as critics say proposal would remove vital checks and balances | Sat, 05/20/2023 – 23: 18 | People take part in a demonstration against the Netanyahu government's judicial overhaul plans, for the 20th consecutive week in Tel Aviv, on 20 May (Reuters)…

Israel Shahak (2023-05-20). "Greater Israel": The Zionist Plan for the Middle East. globalresearch.ca When viewed in the current context, the war on Iraq, the 2006 war on Lebanon, the 2011 war on Libya, the ongoing wars on Syria and Iraq, the war on Yemen, must be understood in relation to the Zionist Plan for the Middle East…

Anonymous669 (2023-05-20). U.S. French and UK Naval Commanders Transit Key Strait of Hormuz In Show Of Force To Iran. southfront.org On May 19, the commander of the United States Navy 5th Fleet transited the Strait of Hormuz aboard guided-missile destroyer…

Misión Verdad (2023-05-20). Argentina Court Finds 'No Evidence' Against Venezuela's Emtrasur Crew But Plane Will Not Be Returned. orinocotribune.com A few days before the one-year anniversary of the seizure of the Venezuelan Emtrasur cargo plane by the Argentinian judiciary under orders from the US Department of Justice, an Argentinian court confirmed that there is no evidence of terrorist financing of the Venezuelan plane or the Iranian and Venezuelan crew members. The court also announced that there is no reason to keep the plane seized on Argentinian soil. However, the aircraft will remain in Buenos Aires and will not be returned to Venezuela because of US orders. | On Thursday, May 18, the Federal Chamber of La Plata confirmed that there is no evidence ag…

Fight Back (2023-05-20). Despite threats, Nelson Mandela's grandson makes important visit to Minneapolis. fightbacknews.org Minneapolis, MN – "Today, I call on you and all freedom-loving people of the world, and boldly say to all of you, do not speak in hushed and muffled tones about the more than 7 million Palestinians in the diaspora who are being denied their right of return. Today, we call on all freedom-loving people of the world to support the global call for their return to Palestine," said Nkosi Zwelivelile Mandela, grandson of South African revolutionary Nelson Mandela, to a crowd of over 200. | Mandela's May 16 visit to Minneapolis came as part of a nationwide tour to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Nakba – Arabic f…

Angela (2023-05-20). Saturday 5/20: Virtual Opening Ceremony – From Palestine: Our Past, Our Future. indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…

Middle East Children's Alliance (2023-05-20). Sunday 7/16: Ride for Palestine. indybay.org 1101 8th St, Berkeley, CA 94710…

teleSUR, JCM (2023-05-20). Rusia acusa que Cumbre del G7 busca contener a Beijing y Moscú. telesurtv.net En Occidente se formuló la tarea de no solo "vencer a Rusia en el campo de batalla", sino "eliminarla como competidor geopolítico", dijo el ministro de Asunto Exteriores ruso.

teleSUR, dcdc, JDO (2023-05-20). Asciende a 145 cifra de fallecidos por ciclón Mocha en Myanmar. telesurtv.net Medios internacionales reportan que en la vecina Bangladés nadie murió por el paso del meteoro…

teleSUR, odr, JCM (2023-05-20). Suman 140 palestinos asesinados por fuerzas de Israel en 2023. telesurtv.net En la Franja de Gaza, Naciones Unidas ha verificado inicialmente el asesinato de 33 palestinos y todavía se está verificando una muerte adicional.

Ernesto López (2023-05-20). China y Estados Unidos: Una nueva guerra fría. globalizacion.ca

teleSUR, dcdc, JDO (2023-05-20). Mueren 11 personas en un accidente en China. telesurtv.net Las autoridades abrieron una investigación para determinar las causas del accidente.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-05-20). China rechaza declaración del G7 sobre asuntos internos del país. telesurtv.net China instó además al G7 a dejar de involucrarse en "pequeños círculos" cerrados y exclusivos y dejar de reprimir a otros países.

teleSUR, hvh, JDO (2023-05-20). Inicia cumbre de Liga àÅrabe con participación histórica del presidente sirio. telesurtv.net Los temas regionales -entre ellos la escalada de violencia de Israel contra Palestina- y el conflicto en Ucrania encabezarán la agenda de trabajo.

teleSUR, hvh, JDO (2023-05-20). Primer ministro ruso realizará visita oficial a China. telesurtv.net Durante la visita se tratarán temas actuales de la cooperación ruso-china en el ámbito comercial-económico.

Anand Naidoo (2023-05-19). The Heat: China Central Asia Summit. america.cgtn.com Leaders meet in China for an historic Central Asia summit. The leaders of five Central Asian countries gathered in China's historic city of Xi'an on Thursday for a two-day summit and one-on-one meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping. This year marks the 10th anniversary of …

ecns.cn (2023-05-19). China, five Central Asian countries set a good example of fostering new type of int'l relations: FM spokesperson. ecns.cn China has established comprehensive strategic partnerships and implemented the vision of building a community with a shared future on bilateral level with all the five Central Asian countries, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said on Thursday at the daily news briefing.

infobrics (2023-05-19). India slams European sanction threats for refining and selling Russian oil. infobrics.org New Delhi defends its interests despite constant Western pressure.

infobrics (2023-05-19). Ukrainian official pledges to "keep killing Russians" infobrics.org The case shows very clearly how the Ukrainian state can be considered a terrorist organization.

ecns.cn (2023-05-19). China's largest seawater uranium extraction test platform put into operation. ecns.cn China's largest seawater uranium extraction test platform has been successfully launched and made accessible to the public in South China's Hainan Province.

Staff (2023-05-19). LIVE w/ Chris Hedges: Weapons to Ukraine, Military buildup to China & Pentagon Spending. youtube.com President Biden has approved a record-breaking $842 billion war budget. Yet much of this is not even directed towards Ukraine or Russia, but China. Not content with turning Europe into a war zone, it seems US wants to do the same to Asia, spending huge sums on a ring of bases, supposedly to protect and …

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_____ (2023-05-19). Poor Georgia—What a Pity: No EU for You, NATO "On-hold too!" journal-neo.org So, the EU does not want Georgia now that it refuses to die for Ukraine or open a second front against Russia. It does not want to "Cut off its nose to spite its face". Georgia's EU candidacy status has been a carrot dangling from a stick in front of a donkey for many years, […] | –°–æ–æ–±—â–µ–Ω–∏–µ

Mnar Adley (2023-05-19). Chris Hedges on Weapons to Ukraine, Military buildup to China and Pentagon Spending. mintpressnews.com Join MintCast hosts Mnar Adley and Alan MacLeod to discuss Washington's permanent drive to war with author and Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Chris Hedges.

Staff (2023-05-19). Headlines for May 19, 2023. democracynow.org Biden Won't Apologize for 1945 Nuclear Attacks on Japan as G7 Leaders Gather in Hiroshima, Russia and Ukraine Agree to Extend Black Sea Grain Deal, Pentagon Says Accounting Error Will Allow U.S. to Send $3 Billion in Additional Arms to Ukraine, Family of Syrian Killed in U.S. Drone Strike Says He Had No Ties to al-Qaeda, Bashar al-Assad Joins Arab League Summit for First Time Since Start of Syrian Civil War, Israeli Flag Day Marchers Chant "Death to Arabs" and Attack Palestinians and Journalists, Democrats Mull 14th Amendment Workaround as Republicans Stonewall on Debt Limit, New Details Reveal…

Phil Miller (2023-05-19). Revealed: Russian Neo-Nazi Leader Obtained UK Missiles in Ukraine. globalresearch.ca

teleSUR (2023-05-19). Russia Responds to US Sanctions Announced at the G7 Summit. telesurenglish.net On Friday, the Kremlin responded to new U.S. sanctions by banning 500 U.S. citizens from entering Russian territory. Among them is former President Barack Obama. | RELATED: | This ban will apply to senior officials, congressmen and senators elected in November 2022, members of U.S. security agencies, and CEOs of military industry companies supplying weapons to Ukraine. | The Kremlin response also cover experts, analysts, and journ…

Larry Johnson (2023-05-19). A Chat with Chris Farrell of Judicial Watch. sonar21.com If you own Raytheon stock, sell. Russia has proven that the Patriot Missile is a dud when confronted by a peer military. That is one of the items I talk…

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teleSUR (2023-05-19). Russia's 2nd Largest Bank Plans to Open Office in Iran. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, Deputy Governor for International Affairs of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) Mohsen Karimi said that Russia's second-largest bank VTB plans to set up a representative office in Tehran. | RELATED: | Two Iranian banks are laying the groundwork to set up branches in Russia, as both countries have stepped up financial cooperation in the face of tough U.S. sanctions. | Iran had requested Russia's Central Bank…

Luis Linares Petrov (2023-05-19). Russia-Cuba Business Forum opens trade opportunities. plenglish.com Havana, May 19 (Prensa Latina) The 11th Meeting of the Russia-Cuba Business Forum, which ended recently, creates opportunities to strengthen bilateral cooperation, diversify and increase exports, and encourage investments in Cuba.

WSWS (2023-05-19). Montana bans TikTok: Anti-China hysteria and the attack on democratic rights. wsws.org In a major new milestone in the bipartisan effort to censor the internet and undermine the freedom of speech in America, the state of Montana signed into law a ban on the distribution of the TikTok social media app Wednesday.

Luis Feliz Leon, Labor Notes. (2023-05-19). Union Win At Bus Factory Electrifies Georgia. popularresistance.org After a bruising three-year fight, workers at school bus manufacturer Blue Bird in Fort Valley, Georgia, voted May 12 to join United Steelworkers (USW) Local 697. | "It's been a long time since a manufacturing site with 1,400 people has been organized, let alone organized in the South, let alone organized with predominantly African American workers, and let alone in the auto industry," said Maria Somma, organizing director with the USW. | "It's not a single important win. It's an example of what's possible—workers wanting to organize and us being able to take advantage of a time and a policy that allowed th…

Martha Grevatt (2023-05-19). Nakba commemoration in Cleveland: 'Today South Africa, tomorrow Palestine'. workers.org Cleveland Chief Nkosi Zwelivelile Mandela, grandson of the late South African President Nelson Mandela, was the keynote speaker at a Nakba (Great Catastrophe) commemoration in Cleveland on May 17. He is the tribal chief of the Mvezo Traditional Council and a member of South Africa's Parliament, representing the African National . . . |

Lowkey (2023-05-19). The Inevitable De-Dollarization of the Global Economy, with Ben Norton. mintpressnews.com Ben Norton returns to the Watchdog to shed light on the rapid decline of the U.S. dollar and its implications for American empire as countries worldwide shift away from the dollar in favor of regional currencies and China's rise challenges Washington's global dominance.

Lowkey (2023-05-19). Shutting Down the Israeli Arms Industry, with Huda Amori. mintpressnews.com Huda Ammori, co-founder of Palestine Action, returns to The Watchdog to reveal how their grassroots movement is forcing arms manufacturers to flee and challenging British complicity in Israeli war crimes.

Ramzy Baroud, MintPress News. (2023-05-19). Netanyahu's Mistake: A Fragmented Israel Faces Palestinian Unity. popularresistance.org All Israeli wars on the Palestinians throughout the years have been promoted and justified by Tel Aviv in the name of 'security' and 'fighting terrorism.' | Israel's biggest challenge throughout many of these wars was hardly the Palestinian Resistance, however steadfast and resilient. The challenge has always been Tel Aviv's ability to kill many Palestinians, including civilians, without tarnishing its image internationally as an oasis of democracy and civilization. | Israel has been losing the public relations battle rapidly so, and now, it is losing a different kind of battle as well.

Teri Mattson, WtF is Going on in Latin America, the Caribbean. (2023-05-19). Whatever Happened To That Plane? popularresistance.org On May 3, 2023, the Argentinian press reported a US prosecutor requested the US Justice Department to order the definitive execution of the seizure order of Emtrasur's Boeing 747-300. The plane arrived in Argentina in June 2022 in what was supposedly a routine cargo flight. Nonetheless, the airplane, its cargo and its crew raised the alarms across Argentina, and it was seized by local authorities. Shortly after, US authorities got involved claiming the sale of the aircraft by the Iranian state carrier Mahan Air to Venezuela's Conviasa was a clear violation of the US Export Control Laws. Almost a year has passed;…

Editor (2023-05-19). Not bluffing: the U.S., China and the threat of war over Taiwan. mronline.org Chris Bambery examines the grim logic of great-power competition.

Editor (2023-05-19). 'Absolutely Intolerable': China's Military Responds to US Military Aid for Taiwan, Troop Deployments. scheerpost.com

teleSUR (2023-05-19). Climate Change Increasing La Niña & El Niño Severity. telesurenglish.net A study published in the journal Nature Reviews Earth and Environment on Thursday shows that global climate change is driving an increase in the severity and frequency of La Nina and El Nino events. | RELATED: | A team of researchers from several countries, including China and Australia, found evidence that the El Nino-Southern Oscillation (ENSO), a major climate driver, has become more intense as a result of incre…

ecns.cn (2023-05-19). Sinopec, Kazakh firm KazMunayGas to co-develop polyethylene project. ecns.cn China Petrochemical Corp, or Sinopec, together with KazMunayGas, a state-owned oil and gas company in Kazakhstan, will develop the biggest polyethylene project in Kazakhstan, the Chinese company said on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2023-05-19). President Xi Jinping and presidents of the five Central Asian countries announce the official inauguration of the China-Central Asia Summit Mechanism. ecns.cn On 19 May, the China-Central Asia Summit was held successfully in Xi'an.

ecns.cn (2023-05-19). Fuzhou and Taiwan resume direct air route. ecns.cn A direct air route between Fuzhou, capital of East China's Fujian province, and Taiwan will resume on Monday after a three-year suspension, the local government announced on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2023-05-19). China's next space exploration to feature new faces. ecns.cn China's next manned mission, the Shenzhou XVI, is scheduled to be launched within this month to transport three astronauts to the Tiangong space station, according to plans made by the China Manned Space Agency.

ecns.cn (2023-05-19). Talks focus on synergy of development strategies. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping held bilateral meetings on Thursday with his counterparts from Central Asian countries who are in Xi'an, the provincial capital of Shaanxi, to attend the China-Central Asia Summit.

ecns.cn (2023-05-19). China gets new financial regulator. ecns.cn The National Administration of Financial Regulation, China's new financial regulator, was officially unveiled on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2023-05-19). Large-scale COVID reemergence 'unlikely' despite uptick in cases. ecns.cn The risk of a new large-scale COVID-19 outbreak in China in the short term is minimal, despite a recent uptick in new infections, according to health experts.

ecns.cn (2023-05-19). Macao updates national security law. ecns.cn China's Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) on Thursday deliberated on and passed an amendment to the Law on Safeguarding National Security.

Tomasz Konicz (2023-05-19). Can state-capitalist China inherit the USA as hegemon? indybay.org China's growth is thus also running on credit, and the People's Republic is similarly highly indebted as the descending Western centers of the world system.10 The Chinese deficit economy is generating even far greater speculative excesses than was the case in the U.S. or Western Europe, as the distortions on the absurdly inflated Chinese real estate market in 2021 made evident.

WSWS (2023-05-19). Biden cancels trip to Australia for anti-China Quad meeting. wsws.org The cancellation had the character of a snub. Some militarist commentators have suggested dissatisfaction in Washington over the slow pace of an Australian military build-up directed towards preparing for war against China.

Anand Naidoo (2023-05-19). The Heat: China Central Asia Summit. america.cgtn.com Leaders meet in China for an historic Central Asia summit. The leaders of five Central Asian countries gathered in China's historic city of Xi'an on Thursday for a two-day summit and one-on-one meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping. This year marks the 10th anniversary of …

_____ (2023-05-19). Iran — USA: "Tanker War" in the Strait of Hormuz. journal-neo.org Due to the fact that oil is always a geopolitical factor, history over the last century demonstrates that there is no such thing as little oil. Many new conflicts have occurred commencing from the beginning of the 20th century as a result of oil. And today, oil still plays a solely geopolitical role in the […] | –°–æ–æ–±—â–µ–Ω–∏–µ

MEE staff (2023-05-19). Iran executes three anti-government protesters. middleeasteye.net Iran executes three anti-government protesters | Iranian authorities allegedly tortured the three men, who were arrested last November following deadly violence at protests | Fri, 05/19/2023 – 11: 00 | From left to right: Saleh Mirhashemi, Majid Kazemi, and Saeed Yaghoubi, who were all executed by Iran on 19 May for taking part in anti-government protests (Social Media) | Three men allegedly tortured by aut…

Chris Hedges (2023-05-19). One year later, Israel has yet to answer for Shireen Abu Akleh's assassination. therealnews.com

Staff (2023-05-19). Israeli extremists and security forces raid Al-Aqsa mosque. thecanary.co Israeli forces raided Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa mosque on Thursday 18 May. Israeli ministers and officials reportedly also joined the storming, which prevented Palestinians from attending the call to prayer. Indeed, the attack drew condemnation from Gulf states and even drew mild censure from the US, Israel's major backer. Police presence had increased ahead of a march …

Peoples Dispatch (2023-05-19). Palestinians oppose provocative Israeli 'flag march'. peoplesdispatch.org The march is held annually by illegal Israel settlers and other right-wing and ultra-nationalist Israelis to mark 'Jerusalem day', on which the Israeli occupation of East Jerusalem started in 1967 following Israel's victory over neighboring Arab states in the six-day war…

Ryan Black (2023-05-19). The Occupation Is Destroying Israel's Democracy. progressivehub.net ALON BEN-MEIR | INDEPTHNEWS…

Ann Brown (2023-05-19). Former Clayton County Sheriff Takes Private Plane To Start Time In Penitentiary. moguldom.com Former Clayton County Sheriff Victor Hill in Georgia was convicted of violating the civil rights of six detainees in the Clayton County Jail in 2022. And on May 15, he posted a video to his Facebook page showing him strolling onto a private jet to apparently head to FCI Forrest City Low in Forrest City, …

Angela (2023-05-19). Wednesday 5/17: Knowing The Nakba: The Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine to Create the State of Israel. indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…

Angela (2023-05-19). Saturday 5/20: Virtual Opening Ceremony – From Palestine: Our Past, Our Future. indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…

Middle East Children's Alliance (2023-05-19). Sunday 7/16: Ride for Palestine. indybay.org 1101 8th St, Berkeley, CA 94710…

teleSUR, SH (2023-05-19). Xi Jinping traza curso de cooperación de China con Asia Central. telesurtv.net El líder chino resaltó que está presto para cooperar con los países de Asia Central en temas de seguridad y defensa para salvaguardar la paz regional.

teleSUR- hvh, DRL (2023-05-19). Israel despliega más de 3.000 policías por marcha sionista. telesurtv.net La marcha se realizará tras alcanzar una tregua con los palestinos luego de una escalada de violencia de cinco días.

teleSUR, nama, JDO (2023-05-19). Presidente de China intercambia con líderes de Asia Central. telesurtv.net Cumbre China-Asia Central se inspira en la legendaria Ruta de la Seda, actualizada en 2013 con el "Cinturón Económico".

Larry Johnson (2023-05-18). Ukraine City of Khmelnytskyi: Did Russia Vaporize Depleted Uranium Shells? globalresearch.ca

SouthFront5 (2023-05-18). CIA vs KGB In Modern Propaganda Video Fight. Decide Who's Dumber And Whose Side You're On. southfront.org A sarcastic promotion video calling for U.S. citizens to join Russian hackers spread across Russian social networks on May 16….

Kester Kenn Klomegah (2023-05-18). Russia, Ukraine and the African Mediators. globalresearch.ca

Anonymous669 (2023-05-18). Russian MoD Says Missile Strike On Ukrainian Patriot System Destroyed Radar, Five Launchers. southfront.org File image. | A multifunctional radar station and five missile launchers of the American-made MIM-104 Patriot air defense system were destroyed during the

Anonymous669 (2023-05-18). Russian MoD Says Missile Strike On Ukrainian Patriot System Destroyed Radar, Five Launcher. southfront.org File image. | A multifunctional radar station and five missile launchers of the American-made MIM-104 Patriot air defense system were destroyed during the

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Kit Klarenberg (2023-05-18). Leaked recordings expose shocking state corruption in 'US governed' Moldova. thegrayzone.com The Grayzone has obtained video recordings of well-connected figures within Moldova's political and business community openly testifying to rank corruption within the country's government and economy, while outlining schemes to enrich Western investors for an appropriate fee. The invasion of Ukraine placed the tiny country of Moldova on the immediate periphery of a conflict with global significance. Bordering Ukraine, counting hundreds of thousands of ethnic Russians as citizens, and home to the breakaway region of Transnistria, Moldova's doggedly pro-Western government …

teleSUR (2023-05-18). BRICS Summit to Strengthen Economic Cooperation: Anil Sooklal. telesurenglish.net In an interview with TV BRICS, South African Ambassador for Asia Anil Sooklal talks about the BRICS priorities and the leading areas of cooperation between Russia and South Africa. | RELATED: | This historian and religious scholar is currently the South African Sherpa to BRICS. He has taught at the University of KwaZulu-Natal and the University of South Africa. During this time he has published more than 20 articles in bo…

infobrics (2023-05-18). Kiev's air defense capability threatened. infobrics.org Most western media is biased and propagandistic in its narrative of the conflict, always trying to make it seem like Kiev has the advantage over the Russians.

Anonymous103 (2023-05-18). BREAKING: Wagner Took Control Of "Domino" District In Bakhmut. southfront.org Click to see full-size image | On the evening of May 18, Wagner sources reported that the last stronghold of the AFU in the western part of Bakhmut, known as the Domino area ("New" microdostrict), came under Russian control. | The remaining units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine were escaping from the area in recent days, leaving their strongholds mostly at night. Ukrainian servicemen are leaving their weapons, running from the city on foot, climbing on a hill located through the forest area on the outskirts. Their retre…

Anonymous103 (2023-05-18). Military Situation In Ukraine On May 18, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org Click to see full-size image | The Russian Army destroyed an AN/TPQ-37 counterbattery warfare radar near Krivaya Luka; | The AFU reportedly destroyed 1 command post, 2 ammo depots, 2 fuel depots, 1 artillery unit, 2 air defence systems in the past 24 hours; | Russian forces destroyed 2 armoured vehicles, 2 motor vehicles, 1 howitzer in the Kupyansk region; | Russian forces destroyed 1 tank, 4 armoured vehicles, 2 pickups in the Krasny Liman region; | Russian forces destroyed 1 tank, 3 armoured vehicles, 5…

Anonymous103 (2023-05-18). Overview Of Russian Strikes In Ukraine On May 18, 2023. southfront.org Fire on the outskirts of Odessa | On the night of May 18, Russian forces launched another massive attack on Ukrainian military facilities across the country. It was largely rated as one of the most massive recent attacks. | At night, air alert sounded in all regions of Ukraine. The main areas of the strikes were the southern and central regions of the country, where the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) are accumulating military reserves for their further transfer to the front lines. Throughout the night, Russian missiles,…

Dave DeCamp (2023-05-18). Ukraine Tells China It Won't Cede Territory for Peace Deal. news.antiwar.com China's special representative for Eurasian affairs, Li Hui, was in Ukraine on Tuesday and Wednesday to discuss the prospect of peace talks and met with senior Ukrainian officials, including Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba and President Volodymyr Zelensky. According to the Ukrainian side, Kuleba told Li that Ukraine won't agree to any deal that cedes territory …

_____ (2023-05-18). Clowns to the Left of Me, Jokers to the Right. NATO's Soft War Soldiers. strategic-culture.org NATO can send in the clowns but hopefully at day's end, against the cold steel of the Russian Armed Forces, the joke will be on them. | Ukraine's Clown Prince Zelensky, history's richest ever comedian, was refused permission to perform during the finals of this year's Eurovision Song Contest, a rigged contest his rump Reich was allowed win last year. | Although Europe's TV watchers were spared the ordeal of once again being forced to watch this swamp creature, whose obsessions include dressing up as GI Joe and showing his naked penis to his adoring audience, the question is, why does NATO entertain such utter idi…

Javier Arana Villasusa (2023-05-18). Hungarian Foreign Minister will go to China to discuss peace plan. plenglish.com Budapest, May 18 (Prensa Latina) Hungary's Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Economic Relations, Peter Szijjártó, traveled today to China in order to discuss ways to solve the conflict in Ukraine. The minister explained, on his Facebook account. that he will arrive in Beijing next Monday night where he will have talks with representatives of the leadership of the People's Republic of China.

Ana Luisa Brown (2023-05-18). Russia, confirms extension, of grain agreement, for two months more. plenglish.com 'We can confirm that the Russian side also decided to continue this so-called Black Sea agreement for a period of two months, which is a relative result in the negotiations with the participation of representatives of Turkey, Ukraine and the UN', Peskov explained. | Regarding guarantees for Rosselkhozbank, the spokesman said that several options are being worked out to unblock the SWIFT system and make financial transfers feasible for Russia. | 'There are certain hopes on the basis of the ongoing negotiations on the grain agreement. | In this regard, a decision was made to extend it, and the unblocking of access…

ecns.cn (2023-05-18). Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky meets with Chinese special envoy Li Hui in Ukraine from May 16 to 17. ecns.cn Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with Chinese special envoy Li Hui in Ukraine from May 16 to 17. The two sides exchanged views on political settlement of the Ukraine crisis and China-Ukraine relations: FM…

Anonymous669 (2023-05-18). Russia Completes Tests Of New Malva 152 MM Howitzer. southfront.org russian 2S43 "Malva" self-propelled artillery gun. Open source photo. | The state tests of the latest 2S43 Malva self-propelled howitzer confirmed its designed characteristics, chief executive officer of the Uralvagonzavod defense manufacturer, a part of the state tech corporation Rostec, Alexander Potapov told The Malva is based on the BAZ-6010-027 8&t…

MEE correspondent (2023-05-18). Iranian press review: Russia to modernise Iran's outdated oil and gas industry. middleeasteye.net Iranian press review: Russia to modernise Iran's outdated oil and gas industry | Meanwhile, Savak informant linked to dissidents killed under shah dies, the judiciary prosecutes MP who revealed the 'SUV-gate' corruption case, and plane tickets are hard to find | Thu, 05/18/2023 – 11: 35 | An Iranian man passes by the oil equipment during the International Oil, Gas, and Petrochemical…

unitedEditor (2023-05-18). The Global Multipolarity Conference. unitedworldint.com The institutions Nova Resistência (Brazil), the New International Order Initiative Türkiye), the International Eurasian Movement (Russia), the Thinkers' Forum (China) and the International Russophile Movement organized a 'Global Multipolarity Conference' on April 29th, 2023. Hundreds of personalities from all over world participated in the conference in part personally and in part online. The Foreign Minister …

teleSUR (2023-05-18). Iran and Russia Sign 10 Oil Cooperation Agreements. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, Iran and Russia signed ten documents for cooperation in the oil industry in the Iranian capital of Tehran, as stated by the Iranian Oil Ministry. | Related: | Following a formal meeting between Javad Owji, Iran's Oil Minister, and Alexander Novak, the Deputy Prime Minister of Russia and co-chair of the Permanent Russian-Iranian Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation, a series of agreements were signed. These deals…

teleSUR (2023-05-18). Russian Extends Black Sea Grain Deal. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, United Nations Secretary Antonio Guterres welcomed Russia's decision that would allow the extension of the Black Sea Grain Initiative, which allows the export of Ukrainian grain and other agricultural products from Black Sea ports. | RELATED: | "We have some positive and significant developments: confirmation by the Russian Federation to continue its participation in the Black Sea Initiative for another 60 day…

Prof. Patrick Bond (2023-05-18). South Africa "Mischief-makers"? Is Ugly-American Ambassador to Pretoria Reuben Brigety Correct, that South Africa Weapons Were Shipped to Russia? globalresearch.ca

Dave DeCamp (2023-05-18). NATO to Draw Up Russia War Plans for First Time Since Cold War. news.antiwar.com NATO is drawing up plans on how to fight a war with Russia for the first time since the Cold War. According to Reuters, at the upcoming NATO summit in Vilnius this July, alliance leaders will approve thousands of pages of secret military plans that will detail how to respond to a Russian attack. The …

Pavel López Lazo (2023-05-18). Russia, Cuba to reach agreements to boost strategic cooperations. plenglish.com Havana, May 18 (Prensa Latina) Russia and Cuba have reached several agreements Thursday to boost bilateral strategic cooperation in different areas including phytosanitary control, customs service, construction, sugar production and sports.

Elsy Fors Garzon (2023-05-18). Russia and Cuba complete work on 10 investment projects. plenglish.com Havana, May 18 (Prensa Latina) Russia and Cuba are working on 10 investment projects and seek to deepen mutually advantageous cooperation in the scientific-technical sphere, Cuban Deputy Prime Minister Ricardo Cabrisas said today.

Jeremy Kuzmarov (2023-05-18). Durham Report Indicts FBI for Role in Russiagate Scam But Is Silent About the CIA. globalresearch.ca

Paul Craig Roberts (2023-05-18). The United States Has Been Destroyed by Its Ruling Elites. thealtworld.com Against the backdrop of the United States' recognition of the investigation against Donald Trump as politically motivated, structural and ideological controversies, and concerns that the American economy will enter a recession, the GEOFOR editorial board asked Paul Craig Roberts, Chairman of the Institute for Political Economy (USA), a PhD in Economics and US Undersecretary of Treasury in the Reagan administration, to share his views on America's future. | GEOFOR: Special Counsel John Durham "acquitted" Donald Trump on the so-called "Russiagate", writing in his report that the FBI investigation was politically mo…

Ajamu Baraka (2023-05-18). Durham report reveals the real threat to "democracy" — The FBI weaponized by Democrat Party affiliated elites. mronline.org Six years and millions of dollars later, the "Durham report" released on May 15th confirmed once again what a few of us had the nerve to argue before all of the reports and stories that subsequently emerged—that "Russiagate" was the most massive fraud ever perpetrated on the U.S. public by a section of the capitalist rulers and represented a maturing of a form of U.S. neofascism unique to this historical moment.

Anonymous834 (2023-05-17). Japan To Open NATO Liaison Office In New Provocation Against China And Russia. southfront.org Click to see the full-size image | Written by Ahmed Adel, Cairo-based geopolitics and political economy researcher. | Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi announced that his country is considering opening a NATO liaison office, demonstrating that Tokyo is deepening its ties with the US and becoming more hostile to China and Russia. Tokyo's rapprochement with NATO would strengthen the anti-China/Russia alliance and advance the US plans to create a NATO-styled organisation in the Far East."We are…

News Desk, The Cradle. (2023-05-18). Report: Over 4.5 Million People Killed In Post 9/11 Wars. popularresistance.org A new study from the Costs of War project at Brown University's Watson Institute estimates that over 4.5 million people have died from wars launched by the west in the aftermath of the 11 September 2001 attacks. | The study estimates that between 906,000 to 937,000 people have been killed as a direct result of wars in Afghanistan, Iraq, Pakistan, Syria, Yemen, Libya, and Somalia. | "These countries have experienced the most violent wars in which the US government has been involved in the name of counterterrorism since 2001," the report highlights. | Moreover, 3.6 million people are estimated to have died indirect…

Andy Kroll (2023-05-18). Goodbye to the American Century. tomdispatch.com Not so long ago, political analysts were speaking of the "G-2" — that is, of a potential working alliance between the United States and China aimed at managing global problems for their mutual benefit. Such a collaborative twosome was seen as potentially even more powerful than the G-7 group of leading Western economies. As former Undersecretary of the Treasury C. Fred Bergsten, who originally imagined such a partnership, wrote in 2008, "The basic idea would be to develop a G-2 between the United States and China to steer the global governance process." That notion would become the basis for the Obama admin…

WSWS (2023-05-18). Workers Struggles: Europe, Middle East & Africa. wsws.org National strike in Belgium against "social dumping" by Delhaize and other companies to drive down wages and conditions; continuing strikes and protests across Iran over cost of living, pay and conditions involving pensioners, Haft Tappeh sugarcane workers as strike leaders of offshore gas workers arrested; Nigerian doctors give union mandate for indefinite stoppage over pay, unions call five-day warning strike…

Miko Peled (2023-05-18). Unveiling a Dark History: Nakba's Tragedy Continues Unabated after 75 Years. mintpressnews.com Even with all the protests and mentions of Nakba Day on social media, commemorating this horrific, sad event is nowhere near where it ought to be. Arguably one of the darkest and most awful chapters in the long history of Palestine, the Nakba needs to be fully commemorated in every capital in the world. | The politicization of the ethnic cleansing of Palestine and the consequent installment of an apartheid regime to govern it is such that few countries dare even to mention these crimes against humanity. | The full scope of the Nakba, a combination of several crimes against humanity, is yet to be understood. | To…

Fight Back (2023-05-18). Chief Zwelivelile Mandela, grandson of Nelson Mandela, in Milwaukee to commemorate 75th Nakba anniversary. fightbacknews.org Milwaukee, WI – May 15 marked the 75th anniversary of the Nakba. Over 250 community members and activists gathered in downtown Milwaukee to see Chief Zwelivelile Mandela, the grandson of the great anti-apartheid hero Nelson Mandela, in commemoration of the tragedy in Palestine. | Zwelivelile Mandela is the tribal chief of the Mvezo Traditional Council and has served as a member of the South African parliament since 2009. Continuing in his grandfathers' footsteps, Mandela is a staunch supporter of Palestinian liberation. The Nakba ("catastrophe" in English) began in 1948, the same year that apartheid was made law…

Ben Norton (2023-05-18). US post-9/11 wars caused 4.5 million deaths, displaced 38-60 million people, study shows. geopoliticaleconomy.com Wars the US waged in Iraq, Afghanistan, Syria, Yemen, and Pakistan following September 11, 2001 caused at least 4.5 million deaths and displaced 38 to 60 million people, with 7.6 million children starving today, according to studies by Brown University.

Michael Arria (2023-05-18). Historic New York Bill Aims to End Funding of Illegal Israeli Settlements. truthout.org Two New York lawmakers have introduced legislation that would block local charities from funding illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank. State assembly member Zohran Mamdani (Queens) and State Senator Jabari Brisport's (Brooklyn) Not on our dime!: Ending New York funding of Israeli settler violence Act would amend New York's not-for-profit corporation law and establish a civil penalty for… |

Lynda Carson (2023-05-18). Tenant Activists: April 18, 2023, has been declared as James Vann day in Oakland. indybay.org James E. Vann, former Council Member Nancy Nadel, former Mayor Jean Quan, and others at an Oakland rally in Chinatown years ago. Lydia Gans photo.

_____ (2023-05-18). Israel and the 'New' Middle East. journal-neo.org In 2020, when Israel, backed by the US, signed the Abraham Accords with the UAE and some other Middle Eastern states, the Israeli government looked well in charge of the trajectory of the peace process in the Middle East. Three years later, peace-making is no longer made in the US or Israel, as China's success […] | –°–æ–æ–±—â–µ–Ω–∏–µ

Caitlin A. Johnstone (2023-05-18). Understanding the highly complex world of Western China analysis. mronline.org Former Pentagon official Elbridge Colby was interviewed on The National Review's Charles CW Cooke Podcast, where he provided some very high-level analysis on the tensions around China, Taiwan, and the United States.

Editor (2023-05-18). China and the Axis of the Sanctioned. scheerpost.com

Gilbert Achcar (2023-05-18). Washington obstaculiza el acuerdo político en Ucrania. globalizacion.ca La forma como ha reaccionado la administración Biden ante la oferta de China de facilitar un arreglo político del conflicto ucraniano revela claramente el objetivo no declarado de Washington en esta guerra. El contraste entre la actitud de la administración…

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2023-05-18). China Is Governed in the Interests of Working People, the US in the Interests of Capital (Interview). orinocotribune.com In this interview with The very concept of shared future and cooperation has a profound impact. It's not threatening to other countries, and it has the win-win idea, meaning if your e…

ecns.cn (2023-05-18). China has 6,565 museums by 2022. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2023-05-18). President Xi Jinping holds talks with President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan. ecns.cn On the afternoon of May 18, President Xi Jinping held talks in Xi'an with President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan who is in China for the China-Central Asia Summit and a state visit.

ecns.cn (2023-05-18). President Xi Jinping meets with President Serdar Berdimuhamedov of Turkmenistan. ecns.cn On May 18, President Xi Jinping met in Xi'an with President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov who is in China for the China-Central Asia Summit.

ecns.cn (2023-05-18). China continues expanding maternity insurance. ecns.cn China will continue to expand coverage of maternity insurance and explore wider implementations long-term care insurance as part of its efforts to achieve balanced population development and tackle its rapidly aging trend.

ecns.cn (2023-05-18). China inaugurates new national financial regulatory administration. ecns.cn China's new national financial regulatory administration held its opening ceremony on Thursday, closing the operations of the China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission. "ÄÄ…

ecns.cn (2023-05-18). National Financial Regulatory Administration officially unveiled in Beijing. ecns.cn China's National Financial Regulatory Administration (NFRA) was officially established in Beijing on Thursday, marking an important step for China's financial supervision reform.

ecns.cn (2023-05-18). Fuzhou celebrates International Museum Day with night show. ecns.cn Fujian Museum in east China's Fujian Province will be the country's main venue for this year's International Museum Day, which falls on May 18.

ecns.cn (2023-05-18). Chongqing resumes passenger flights to Taiwan. ecns.cn After three years, a direct passenger flight route linking Southwest China's Chongqing Municipality and Taiwan resumed on Wednesday. "ÄÄ…

ecns.cn (2023-05-18). Xi holds talks with Kyrgyz president. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday held talks in the city of Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, with Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov, who is in China for the China-Central Asia Summit and a state visit.

teleSUR (2023-05-18). Chinese Envoy Calls for Comprehensive Cease-Fire in Yemen. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, Geng Shuang, China's deputy permanent representative to the United Nations, called for efforts to strive for a comprehensive cease-fire so as to create a favorable environment for the political process in Yemen. | RELATED: | Relevant parties have, for some time, maintained close communication on the political settlement of the Yemeni issue and strived to end the suffering of the Yemeni people. | They should m…

Luis Linares Petrov (2023-05-18). Kazakhstan signs major deals with China. plenglish.com Astana, May 18 (Prensa Latina) The bilateral agreements signed during the visit to the People's Republic of China by the president of Kazakhstan, Kasim-Yomart Tokaev, amount to 22 billion dollars, the Kazakh Presidency reported.

Anonymous669 (2023-05-18). Syrian Army, Allies Kick Off Operation Against ISIS Cells In Central Region. southfront.org illustrative image. | On May 18, the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) and its allies kicked off a military operation against ISIS cells in Syria's central region. | Citing a military source, the North Press Agency said that commando units from the army's 4th Division and 17th Division will take part in the operation, along with other units from the Iranian-backed Afghan Liwa Fatemiyoun and the Palestinian al-Quds Brigade. | Fighter jets and attack helicopters from the Syrian Arab Air Force will back the operation, which will t…

Editor (2023-05-18). Western silence needs to be confronted: Ilan Pappe on the Nakba, Gaza and inclusive solidarity. mronline.org Once more the Gaza Strip is bombarded from the air, land, and sea, and, once more, Israeli inhumanity and cruelty are met with Western silence.

Staff (2023-05-18). 22 May, Toronto: Annual Walk Against "Israel" — Confronting Zionist Racism. samidoun.net TORONTO: The annual walk of shame is happening again! On Victoria Day, 22 May, zionists will be celebrating 75 years of occupation in North York! Will we remain silent? Absolutely not! On Monday, 22 May, We will show up to disturb their event and make sure they regret celebrating the ethnic cleansing and genocide of …

Latifeh Abdellatif (2023-05-18). Jerusalem: Palestinians assaulted as Israeli ministers join divisive 'flag march'. middleeasteye.net Jerusalem: Palestinians assaulted as Israeli ministers join divisive 'flag march' | Far-right lawmaker Itamar Ben Gvir joins thousands at the rally associated with violence against Palestinians and 'display of incitement, Jewish dominance and racism' | Thu, 05/18/2023 – 12: 54 | Participants of the Israeli far-right march beat a Palestinian man during the event in the Old City of…

MEE staff (2023-05-18). Israel pushes law banning Palestinian flag. middleeasteye.net Israel pushes law banning Palestinian flag | Bill advanced by far-right lawmakers passes preliminary vote in parliament | Thu, 05/18/2023 – 11: 18 | Palestinians in Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip protest against the holding of the annual far-right Israeli rally in Jerusalem, 18 May 2023 (AFP) |

MEE staff (2023-05-18). Israeli settlers and politicians storm Al-Aqsa ahead of far-right march. middleeasteye.net

SAM (2023-05-18). The U.S. Still Owes Money To The Family Of 10 Afghans It Mistakenly Killed. progressivehub.net ALICE SPERI | THE INTERCEPT…

WSWS (2023-05-18). Georgia parent speaks out on H. influenzae infection in school child. wsws.org The death of Jimari Williams in Detroit from an unexplained infection has brought forward reports of similar infections among other school children.

Prof. Alon Ben-Meir (2023-05-18). The Occupation Is Destroying Israel's Democracy Regardless of What Kind of Spin Is Put on It. globalresearch.ca

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2023-05-18). Israel Aimed To Eradicate Islamic Jihad, Bring Resistance Groups to Knees but Failed (Interview). orinocotribune.com The Israeli regime, by its recent onslaught on the besieged Gaza Strip, aimed to eradicate the Islamic Jihad resistance movement and bring other Palestinian resistance groups to their knees, but failed, according to a Lebanese political analyst. | Faysal Abdel Sater made the comment in an exclusive interview with Press TV Website after the Tel Aviv regime launched a deadly bombing campaign on Gaza on May 9, sparking the firing of over 1,000 rockets by the Islamic Jihad toward the occupied territories. | The two sides agreed after five days of fighting to an Egyptian-brokered ceasefire that took effect on Saturday…

teleSUR (2023-05-18). Clashes in Nablus: Palestinians Injured by Israeli Soldiers. telesurenglish.net According to both Palestinian and Israeli sources, a several Palestinians were injured on Wednesday as a result of clashes with Israeli military personnel in the outskirts of the northern West Bank city of Nablus. | Related: | According to Palestinian security sources, confrontations erupted between Palestinian demonstrators and Israeli military personnel who shut down primary routes within the city in order to sa…

Anonymous103 (2023-05-18). Palestine — Song By Mistahi. southfront.org SouthFront presents to you the song of our friend This song goes out to the courageous Palestinian people and their supporters around the world. | MORE ON THE TOPIC: : |

Dave DeCamp (2023-05-18). Dozens of House Democrats Tell Biden to Support Ending Yemen War. news.antiwar.com Reps. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) and Ro Khanna (D-CA) led 37 other House Democrats in a letter that calls on President Biden to support the diplomatic progress in Yemen by declaring the US will not provide military support to the Saudi-led coalition in the conflict. In a major diplomatic breakthrough, the Saudis and the Houthis recently …

teleSUR (2023-05-18). Myanmar: Destruction & Death Toll Increase After Cyclone Mocha. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, as per the report released by the government, the death toll from Cyclone Mocha in Myanmar has escalated to 48, many people remain missing and the amount of destroyed establishments increase. | Related: | Most of the deaths have been reported in Myanmar's coastal Rakhine state, on the Bay of Bengal. However, unconfirmed reports put the death toll much higher (near 200), especially in camps where the internally displaced Rohingya minorit…

Kelly Hayes (2023-05-18). Palestinian Organizers: We Honor Our Grief by Practicing Hope. truthout.org "Whenever there is grief, there is unity, and in unity, there is strength, and we feel it," says Jalal Abukhater. In this episode of "Movement Memos," host Kelly Hayes talks with Abukhater, a Palestinian writer living in Jerusalem, and Palestinian activists Jeanine Hourani and Lea Kayali, about the 75th anniversary of the Nakba, resistance in the face of Israeli aggression and how hope sustains… |

Luis Linares Petrov (2023-05-18). Israeli settlers storm Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem. plenglish.com Ramallah, May 18 (Prensa Latina) More than 200 Israeli settlers stormed the Al-Aqsa Mosque in the city of Jerusalem, as a prelude to the march of the flag, which commemorates the capture of the Old City by Israel in the War of the Six Days, in 1967.

Peoples Dispatch (2023-05-18). Israeli restrictions on foreign entry into West Bank denounced by rights group. peoplesdispatch.org A new report released by the International Centre of Justice for Palestinians (ICJP) on Tuesday, May 16, has

Angela (2023-05-18). Wednesday 5/17: Knowing The Nakba: The Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine to Create the State of Israel. indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…

Angela (2023-05-18). Saturday 5/20: Virtual Opening Ceremony – From Palestine: Our Past, Our Future. indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…

Middle East Children's Alliance (2023-05-18). Sunday 7/16: Ride for Palestine. indybay.org 1101 8th St, Berkeley, CA 94710…

Staff (2023-05-18). Cuba condena impacto del bloqueo en la salud pública. cubadebate.cu El ministro de Salud Pública de Cuba, doctor José Angel Portal Miranda, condenó hoy el bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero contra la isla impuesto por Estados Unidos hace más de 60 años, una política de estrangulamiento que afecta el desarrollo de la salud. Lo hizo en la reunión de ministros de esa rama del Movimiento de Países No Alineados.

teleSUR- lvm (2023-05-18). Fuerzas de Israel demuelen propiedades palestinas en Cisjordania. telesurtv.net Las fuerzas israelíes demolieron un edificio residencial que albergaba a 50 personas de la familia al-Husseini en el barrio de Wadi Qaddum.

teleSUR- hvh, DRL (2023-05-18). Israel despliega más de 3.000 policías por marcha sionista. telesurtv.net La marcha se realizará tras alcanzar una tregua con los palestinos luego de una escalada de violencia de cinco días.

teleSUR, nama, JDO (2023-05-18). Presidente de China intercambia con líderes de Asia Central. telesurtv.net Cumbre China-Asia Central se inspira en la legendaria Ruta de la Seda, actualizada en 2013 con el "Cinturón Económico".

teleSUR, SH (2023-05-18). China acoge cumbre presidencial con países de Asia central. telesurtv.net Durante la cumbre, los mandatarios celebrarán conversaciones de alto nivel para sellar nuevos acuerdos en diversas áreas.

teleSUR, jaa, YSM (2023-05-18). Presidente Maduro recibe a delegación del Partido Comunista de China. telesurtv.net La delegación china fue recibida por el presidente en el Palacio de Miraflores de Caracas.

Staff (2023-05-17). 18 May, Webinar: The Just Cause of National Liberation. samidoun.net "The Just Cause for National Liberation" brings together speakers from current revolutionary struggles in Kurdistan, Palestine and the Philippines. Samidoun will be participating in this event! From the basic principles of national liberation struggles in these countries to their position in relation to the terrorist-tagging and -designation of revolutionary movements, this webinar offers a people-centred …

Larry Johnson (2023-05-17). The Corruption of America Takes a Dangerous Turn. sonar21.com Well, at least John Durham finally released a report exploding the claim that Donald Trump and his campaign colluded with the Russians in 2016. That is the "good news." The…

Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2023-05-17). Georgian Airways receives permit to fly to Russia. plenglish.com Tbilisi, May 17 (Prensa Latina) Georgia's national air carrier Georgian Airways received a permit on Tuesday to carry daily flights to Russia starting on May 20, the country's Civil Aviation Agency announced.

Oraily Madruga Rios (2023-05-17). Europeans maneuver into the Arctic dismissing Russia's warnings. plenglish.com Stockholm, May 17 (Prensa Latina) Dismissing Russia's repeated warnings to the West to prevent the Arctic from militarization, 14 European countries will be at the Arctic Challenge Exercise 2023 (ACE23) military maneuvers, reported the Swedish Ministry of Defense.

Dave DeCamp (2023-05-17). CIA Publishes Video Telling Russians to Contact Them. news.antiwar.com On Monday, the CIA published a video on YouTube and Telegram urging Russians to contact the agency in an effort to recruit intelligence assets inside Russia. Text at the end of the short video said: "Contact us. Perhaps the people around you don't want to hear the truth. We want to." The video closed with …

ecns.cn (2023-05-17). Letter backs researcher's proposal on Xinjiang. ecns.cn Eleven Chinese research institutions said in a joint open letter on Tuesday that they are willing to collaborate with researchers focusing on Xinjiang around the world to promote academic research on Xinjiang-related issues.

Labor Video Project (2023-05-17). On 75th Anniversary of Nakba Speak Out In SF While SF Mayor In Israel Supporting Zionists. indybay.org On the 75th anniversary of Nabka, a rally was held in San Francisco. Speakers talked about SF mayor London Breed's visit to Israel to support the apartheid Zionist regime and the continued police murders of Black youth in the City by her police.

Monica Moorehead (2023-05-17). On Nakba anniversary: Global protests show solidarity with Palestine. workers.org To mark the 75th anniversary of Nakba (The Disaster), global protests took place this past weekend. The actions commemorate the day, when on May 15, 1948, the new Zionist state of Israel began its brutal removal of hundreds of thousands of Palestinian people from their rightful lands. This genocide continues . . . |

Lynda Carson (2023-05-17). Tenant Activists: April 18, 2023, has been declared as James Vann day in Oakland. indybay.org James E. Vann, former Council Member Nancy Nadel, former Mayor Jean Quan, and others at an Oakland rally in Chinatown years ago. Lydia Gans photo.

Michael Veronda Hazou, In These Times. (2023-05-17). Last Year Was The Deadliest For Palestinians In Almost Two Decades. popularresistance.org The year 2022 was the deadliest on record for Palestinians in the West Bank since 2005, which marked the end of the Second Intifada and was also when the United Nations began systematically recording deaths. | This year could be much worse. | On April 4, Mariam Barghouti, senior Palestine correspondent for Mondoweiss, announced on Twitter: "üö®üö®üö®BREAKING: there's a full fledged slaughter happening in Palestine. Three months. 95 Palestinians killed since January." | About two weeks earlier, Barghouti had tweeted: "88 killed…

ecns.cn (2023-05-17). Stink spins delicious profits as durian imports rise. ecns.cn In terms of durian consumption globally, China lags only Indonesia and Malaysia now as domestic production of tropical fruits is limited, necessitating imports.

ecns.cn (2023-05-17). Tianjin unveils plans for industrial park to boost higher-level innovation. ecns.cn Tianjin is expected to gather pace amid its push for higher-level innovation, supported by the launch of the Tiankai Higher Education Innovation Park, an incubation hub and high-tech industrial park, in the North China municipality.

ecns.cn (2023-05-17). Aviation links with Central Asia strengthened. ecns.cn China's civil aviation sector has strengthened cooperation with Central Asian nations, the Civil Aviation Administration of China said.

ecns.cn (2023-05-17). Xi to put forward key proposals. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping will put forward a series of proposals on the long-term development of China and the Central Asian countries, and announce multiple pragmatic measures on cooperation between the two sides during the China-Central Asia Summit…

ecns.cn (2023-05-17). Economy maintains growth momentum. ecns.cn China's economy maintained strong growth momentum in April, with gauges of consumption and services gathering pace, improving the outlook for steady growth of the world's second-largest economy this year.

ecns.cn (2023-05-17). China, Japan defence ministers talk over direct line. ecns.cn Defense ministers of China and Japan held a conversation through a direct telephone line for the first time as part of a maritime and aerial communication mechanism on Tuesday, China's Ministry of National Defense said.

ecns.cn (2023-05-17). U.S. plans for armed shipments to Taiwan opposed. ecns.cn China firmly opposes plans by the United States government to offer arms assistance to Taiwan as well as sending instructors to help train military on the island.

ecns.cn (2023-05-17). Uzbek envoy hails cooperation between two countries. ecns.cn The visit by Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev to China will undoubtedly give new momentum to the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries, with a package of agreements in politics, trade and culture expected to be signed, said the country's top envoy in Beijing.

ecns.cn (2023-05-17). Ministry aims to improve tourism. ecns.cn Under the theme of "Beautiful China, Happy Journey", a launch ceremony will be held in Heshun ancient town in Tengchong, Yunnan province, on Friday to celebrate China Tourism Day.

ecns.cn (2023-05-17). Air Force's August 1st stunt team to pilot J-10C fighters. ecns.cn The August 1st Air Demonstration Team, China's best-known aerobatic team, has been equipped with J-10C fighter jets and will fly their new planes at an upcoming exhibition in Malaysia, according to the spokesman for the People's Liberation Army Air Force.

ecns.cn (2023-05-17). Social media accounts closed for fake news. ecns.cn More than 107,000 online accounts have been shut down in the past month for falsely representing news anchors or press agencies, as part of China's latest efforts to eliminate fake news and rumor-mongering.

ecns.cn (2023-05-17). China sets up science-tech ethics committee for risk prevention amid global AI craze. ecns.cn MIIT announced on Tuesday the establishment of a committee and expert group for science and technology ethics. Experts noted the move pioneers risk prevention in the field amid rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) across the globe.

ecns.cn (2023-05-17). Vehicle plunges into water on Enshi's floating bridge, claiming 5 lives. ecns.cn A multi-purpose vehicle carrying eight passengers crashed through the railing of the popular floating bridge in the scenic spot of Shiziguan in Enshi, Central China's Hubei Province, killing five people. The local government promptly announced the suspension of operations at the site.

ecns.cn (2023-05-17). Media Center for China-Central Asia Summit opens in Xi'an. ecns.cn The China-Central Asia Summit will be held from May 18 to 19 in Xi'an.

ecns.cn (2023-05-17). China opposes any country interfering in the South China Sea issue under the pretext of U.S.-Philippines bilateral security guidelines. ecns.cn When commenting on bilateral security guidelines between the U.S. and the Philippines, Tan Kefei, spokesman for the Ministry of National Defense, said on Tuesday that China firmly opposes any country interfering in the South China Sea issue and undermining China's territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests under the pretext of so-called bilateral treaties."ÄÄ…

ecns.cn (2023-05-17). Xi'an gears up for China-Central Asia Summit. ecns.cn The Olympic Sports Center is lit up to welcome the upcoming China-Central Asia Summit in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, May 16, 2023…

Javier Arana Villasusa (2023-05-17). Agricultural complexes to be established in areas of Afghanistan. plenglish.com Kabul, May 17 (Prensa Latina) The Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock announced the upcoming establishment of agricultural complexes in four areas of Afghanistan, which will have an impact on nearly 80 percent of the population.

Fight Back (2023-05-17). Atlanta police doubles down on attacks on Cop City protesters. fightbacknews.org Atlanta, GA – Several activists were arrested and charged with felonies for the crime of hanging up flyers demanding justice for Manuel "Tortuguita'' Terán, a forest defender who was shot 57 times and murdered by Georgia State Patrol in January 2023. | The three people arrested are being charged with felony 'intimidation of an officer', which falls under Georgia's domestic terrorism laws, and are facing 20 years in jail for posting flyers on mailboxes in Cartersville, a suburb in north metro Atlanta. All three arrested are being denied bail and held in solitary confinement. The bogus charges and unjust…

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2023-05-17). End the 'Memoricide': Planting for Nakba Day. orinocotribune.com By Lois Griffiths — May 15, 2023 | May 15, Nakba Day, is an important date for the Palestinian people. It's the day when Palestinians commemorate their history and their culture. While Israeli nationalists and Zionist supporters celebrate the forming in 1948 of the State of Israel, the 'Birth' of Israel, Palestinians remember the Nakba, the catastrophe, ie, what was done to the indigenous people. | It's a memory that the Israeli regime has tried to outlaw, to erase. Decades ago Israel deliberately renamed, ie 'Hebrewized ', villages and geographical locations. Some destroyed villages were covered over with p…

Angela (2023-05-17). Wednesday 5/17: Knowing The Nakba: The Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine to Create the State of Israel. indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…

Angela (2023-05-17). Saturday 5/20: Virtual Opening Ceremony – From Palestine: Our Past, Our Future. indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…

teleSUR, hvh, JCM (2023-05-17). Prevén cientos de muertos en Myanmar tras paso de ciclón Mocha. telesurtv.net Partners Relief and Development, señaló que los campamentos de rohinyás en Sittwe se destruyeron casi completamente.

Sara Flounders, a guest author (2023-05-16). A lesson from Russia-Ukraine conflict: Don't go along with U.S. provocations. workers.org By Global Times The China-based Global Times published this interview with Sara Flounders April 14. [Global Times] Editor's Note: At the two ends of Eurasia, the U.S. has been provoking Russia through Ukraine and provoking China through the island of Taiwan. What lessons can the world draw from the Russia-Ukraine . . . |

David Miller, MintPress News. (2023-05-16). 'Independent' Ukrainian 'Kill List' Actually Run By Kiev. popularresistance.org Late last year, my name was added to a blacklist published online by the Ukraine Center for Countering Disinformation. I joined over ninety others deemed to be "speakers who promote narratives consonant with Russian propaganda." | These included Manuel Pineda and Clare Daly, both leftist Members of the European Parliament (MEP); Also counted are people on the right, such as Doug Bandow of the Cato Institute, neocon and former IDF officer Edward Luttwak, a slew of rightist MEPs; Ex CIA officer, Ray McGovern; former military and intelligence figures such as Scott Ritter and Douglas McGregor, as well as academics su…

WSWS (2023-05-16). Zelensky's wartime visit to Berlin and Germany's new "Drive to the East" wsws.org Zelensky's visit to Berlin marks a new stage in the intervention of German imperialism in the war in Ukraine. It continues a dark tradition. Already in the 20th century, German imperialism tried twice to subdue Russia militarily and failed. Now the ruling class is trying a third time.

_____ (2023-05-16). The United States is making significant efforts to reduce Russia's and China's influence in Central Asia. journal-neo.org

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Global Research News (2023-05-16). Selected Articles: This War Is the Big One: "The Objective Is to Destroy Russia and the Russian Empire" globalresearch.ca By Every uncompromised world politician and citizen of the world, who against great odds, have kept themselves informed …

Labor Video Project (2023-05-16). On 75th Anniversary of Nakba Speak Out In SF While SF Mayor In Israel Supporting Zionists. indybay.org On the 75th anniversary of Nabka, a rally was held in San Francisco. Speakers talked about SF mayor London Breed's visit to Israel to support the apartheid Zionist regime and the continued police murders of Black youth in the City by her police.

Haidar Eid (2023-05-16). Israel views children's lives as irrelevant. electronicintifada.net Lobbyist Maurice Hirsch tries to excuse the bombing of Gaza's civilians.

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2023-05-16). 'We Left Everything Behind' — The Nakba at 75. orinocotribune.com By Yasmin Abusayma — May 15, 2023 | Between 750,000 and a million Palestinians were forcibly displaced by Zionist militias in 1947-49, never to be allowed back. | Hundreds of villages and towns were destroyed, thousands were killed, many of them in massacres that terrorized Palestine's native population. | Seventy-five years later, many of that first generation have died. But some are still alive to tell stories of the Nakba — Arabic for catastrophe. | Fatima Abu Dayya, 82, was 7 when her family was forced to flee their village of Yibna, which was seized by Zionists in 1948. Yibna is 15 km southwest of…

Lynda Carson (2023-05-16). Tenant Activists: April 18, 2023, has been declared as James Vann day in Oakland. indybay.org James E. Vann, former Council Member Nancy Nadel, former Mayor Jean Quan, and others at an Oakland rally in Chinatown years ago. Lydia Gans photo.

ecns.cn (2023-05-16). Multicultural drumming festival held in Montreal's Chinatown. ecns.cn Drummers and dance teams from different ethnicities gathered in Montreal's Chinatown to celebrate Asian Heritage Month on Saturday.

Margaret Flowers, Clearing the FOG. (2023-05-16). How People's Movements Globally Are Resisting Western Imperialism. popularresistance.org Leaders of the G7 countries, the United States and its Western Imperialist partners plus Japan, will meet this week in Hiroshima to discuss ways to escalate the war on China. As they lead us closer to global and potentially nuclear war, the significance of the location is offensive to people's movements. Clearing the FOG speaks with Rhonda Ramiro, the spokesperson for BAYAN-USA and a leader of the US chapter of the International League of People's Struggle, about protests being planned against the G7 Summit and how people can participate virtually. She also discusses campaigns in the US against state repression a…

ecns.cn (2023-05-16). 16-year-old Chinese girl reaches summit of Mt. Qomolangma. ecns.cn 16-year-old Chinese high-school student Xu Zhuoyuan from Changsha, capital of Hunan Province, successfully climbed to the summit of Mt. Qomolangma on Monday, setting a record of the youngest female athlete in China to reach the top of the world from the south slope.

ecns.cn (2023-05-16). Xi calls for strengthening friendship with Central Asia. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping has encouraged young people from Central Asian countries who are studying in China to be devoted to promoting China-Central Asia friendship and to make greater contributions to bolstering relations between China and their home countries.

ecns.cn (2023-05-16). G7 urged to safeguard economic security. ecns.cn China called on the Group of Seven on Monday to urge Washington to correct its aggressive adjustment of monetary policies and avoid shifting domestic risks to the whole world, in order to safeguard economic security.

ecns.cn (2023-05-16). Ministry on alert for flood season. ecns.cn China has identified risks in its water resources management facilities as it prepares to cope with flooding in some major river basins this year, according to the Ministry of Water Resources.

ecns.cn (2023-05-16). Water diversion plays key role in development. ecns.cn China's mega water diversion project, which channels water from the Yangtze River Basin to the drought-prone north, has diverted over 62 billion cubic meters of water, according to the China South-to-North Water Diversion Corporation.

ecns.cn (2023-05-16). Cleaner environment promises village a better life. ecns.cn An improved rural environment has made a water village in East China's Zhejiang province attractive and promises to deliver higher incomes to locals.

ecns.cn (2023-05-16). Air travel, freight approaching 2019 levels. ecns.cn China's civil aviation sector is recovering from the effects of COVID-19, with the number of flights returning to about 96 percent of their level before the pandemic began, an official from the Civil Aviation Administration of China said on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2023-05-16). China increases flights between Xi'an, Central Asian nations. ecns.cn China's civil aviation sector has strengthened cooperation with Central Asian nations, the Civil Aviation Administration of China said.

ecns.cn (2023-05-16). Chinese stunt team to fly J-10C fighter jets at Malaysian air show. ecns.cn The August 1st Air Demonstration Team, China's best-known aerobatic team, has been equipped with J-10C fighter jets and will fly their new planes at a coming exhibition in Malaysia, according to the spokesman for the People's Liberation Army Air Force.

ecns.cn (2023-05-16). Deflation not present in China's economy. ecns.cn On a monthly basis, the prices were down slightly by 0.1 percent, according to data from the National Bureau of Statistics released on Tuesday.The market demand has a limited leverage on driving up prices in short term, said NBS spokesperson Fu Linghui.

ecns.cn (2023-05-16). China's economic recovery accelerates in April. ecns.cn China's economic recovery gained pace in April, newly released official data showed on Tuesday, as domestic consumption has kept surging in the first four months of the year, while industrial production and fixed asset investment are both rising.

ecns.cn (2023-05-16). 4,000 years old granaries in central China. ecns.cn A total of 28 granaries found at the Shizhuang Site are believed to be among China's earliest centralized grain storage facilities.

ecns.cn (2023-05-16). Hear wave hits parts of China. ecns.cn Starting from Sunday, a searing heat wave scorched many parts of China…

ecns.cn (2023-05-16). Simulated Mars Base 1 in NW China. ecns.cn Located in the Gobi Desert, Mars Base 1 Camp simulates the living environment of astronauts on Mars.

ecns.cn (2023-05-16). Syria's return to Arab League serves long-term interests of Arab states: Chinese FM spokesperson. ecns.cn As what China pointed out before, Syria's return to the Arab League is conducive to the strength and unity of Arab states, accelerated development and revitalization of the Arab world and peace and stability in the Middle East. This serves the long-term interests of Arab states, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said on Monday.

ecns.cn (2023-05-16). Xi replies to letter from Central Asian students at China University of Petroleum. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping recently replied to a letter from Central Asian students at China University of Petroleum, encouraging them to make greater contributions to the promotion of ties between China and Central Asian countries.

ecns.cn (2023-05-16). Breathtaking scenery of Mount Gurla Mandata in Tibet. ecns.cn Blue sky and Mount Gurla Mandata (Namo Nanyi) are reflected in a lake, creating a tranquil scenery in Purang County, Ngari Prefecture, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, May 13, 2023.

ecns.cn (2023-05-16). World's largest pump track park opens in NE China's Liaoning. ecns.cn Pump tracks are playgrounds or sports facilities for bikers, skateboarders or scooter riders. Using their arms and legs, riders can pump their bikes, boards or scooters around the tracks consisting of jumps, rollers and banked turns. "ÄÄ…

ecns.cn (2023-05-16). Newborn baby Francois' langurs make first public debut. ecns.cn Two newborn Francois' langurs met the public at the Guangzhou Chimelong Safari Park in Guangzhou, capital of south China's Guangdong Province, on Sunday. "ÄÄ…

teleSUR, JCM (2023-05-16). Prisioneros palestinos en cárceles israelíes realizan huelga de hambre. telesurtv.net Esta medida de los reos es en protesta por las políticas represivas en las cárceles de Israel, que mantiene a cientos de palestinos prisioneros.

teleSUR, SH (2023-05-16). Ciclón Mocha deja al menos tres muertos en Myanmar. telesurtv.net A su paso por Myanmar el ciclón Mocha destruyó 864 casas, 27 edificios religiosos, 64 escuelas y 14 centros de salud.

teleSUR, DRL (2023-05-16). Ejército israelí asesina a otro joven palestino en Nablus. telesurtv.net Las fuerzas de ocupación también irrumpieron en el campo de refugiados de Aqabat Jaber, en la ciudad de Areeha, y en la zona de Silat Al-Harithiya, al oeste de Yenín.

Rick Rozoff (2023-05-15). British troops join 14,000-troop NATO war games near Russian border. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com United Kingdom Ministry of DefenseMay 14, 2023 1,500 UK troops join major NATO exercise amid expanded UK deployment to Estonia More than 1,500 UK troops are set to train alongside thousands of personnel from NATO Alliance countries, as part of a major exercise in Estonia. More than 140 platforms including Mastiff, Jackal and Coyote have …

ecsorinoco (2023-05-15). Ukraine's Arable Land Plunder. orinocotribune.com By Colin Todhunter — May 10, 2023 | It's a lose-lose situation for Ukrainians. While they are dying to defend their land, financial institutions are insidiously supporting the consolidation of farmland by oligarchs and Western financial interests. | So says Frédéric Mousseau, Policy Director of the Oakland Institute, an independent think tank. | Depending on which sources to believe, between 100,000 and 300,000 Ukrainian soldiers (possibly more) have died during the conflict with Russia. That figure, of course, does not include civilian casualties. | The mainstream narrative in the West is that Russia grabb…

WSWS (2023-05-15). Witness to a social crime: The reality of US immigrant child detention. wsws.org American imperialism justifies its military provocations against Russia by claiming to defend "democracy" and "freedom" abroad. This WSWS article provides a detailed review of conditions at one immigrant child detention facility.

Staff (2023-05-15). Headlines for May 15, 2023. democracynow.org Turkish Elections Head to Runoff as Pres. Erdoƒüan Fails to Capture 50% of Vote Against Kilicdaroglu, Thai Voters Back Reform Parties in Sharp Rebuke to Monarchy and Military Gov't, Ukraine Makes Gains in Bakhmut as European Leaders Up Military Support for Zelensky, Israel and Gaza Fighters Agree to Truce After 5 Days of Fighting Kills 33 Palestinians, Powerful Cyclone Kills at Least 6 People in Burma, Destroys Rohingya Refugee Shelters, Death Toll from Kenyan Starvation Cult Tops 200, Including Many Children, Guatemalan Newspaper El Periódico Shutters After Persecution by Giammattei Gov't,…

teleSUR (2023-05-15). 392 Yemeni Citizens Evacuated From Sudan. telesurenglish.net On Monday, Yemen's state television station has reported that within the preceding 24 hours, a sum of 392 Yemeni nationals were successfully returned from Sudan and arrived safely in their home country. | Related: | The Yemeni national airline, Yemenia, made the transportation of its citizens by means of two outbound flights to facilitate their repatriation. | On Sunday, the first flight, transporting a total of 197 individuals, arrive…

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_____ (2023-05-15). David Miranda, Campaigner and Former Brazilian Congressman, Dies Aged 37. transcend.org 9 May 2023 – Pres. Lula celebrates 'extraordinary trajectory' of favela-born politician and Guardian columnist who played key role in Snowden leaks with husband Glenn Greenwald.

infobrics (2023-05-15). China Promises Bilateral Cooperation With South Africa. infobrics.org China and South Africa have a longstanding relationship that dates back to the era of the anti-apartheid struggle. This relationship is characterized by strong solidarity between the two countries as they work to promote their shared interests and values…

infobrics (2023-05-15). Japan to open NATO liaison office in new provocation against China and Russia. infobrics.org Establishing the NATO office in Tokyo could open the path for an office in Seoul too.

Shimbun Akahata (2023-05-15). Corporate donations to Japan's ruling party driving government's anti-China military buildup. peoplesworld.org TOKYO—Behind the Japanese government's policies prioritizing a huge military buildup and the promotion of nuclear power generation lies the huge donations made by corporations in the relevant industries to the ruling Liberal Democratic Party. New data shows that Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's party is raking in cash from arms manufacturers and atomic power companies. According …

Anonymous767 (2023-05-15). Russian Artillery Units Purge Rear Of Kyiv's Forces In Donbass Amid Clashes Around Bakhmut. southfront.org

Dave DeCamp (2023-05-15). Wagner Chief Denies Claims That He Offered Ukraine Russian Troop Positions. news.antiwar.com Yevgeny Prigozhin, the head of the Russian mercenary group Wagner, dismissed claims made by The Washington Post that he offered Ukraine Russian troop positions in exchange for a Ukrainian withdrawal from Bakhmut, calling the report "laughable." "Reading this is of course nice. It means I am not only fighting for Russia but Zelensky is also …

Anonymous103 (2023-05-15). Military Situation In Ukraine On May 15, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org Click to see full-size image | The Russian Army destroyed an AN/TPQ-37 counterbattery radar near Krivaya Luka; | Russian artillery struck AFU positions near Chasov Yar; | The AFU destroyed a command post of Russian Army in Klishchiivka; | The AFU reportedly destroyed 1 command post, 4 artillery units, 1 air defence asset of the Russian Army in the past 24 hours; | Russian forces destroyed 2 armoured vehicles, 3 motor vehicles, 1 howitzer in the Kupyansk region; | Russian forces destroyed 1 Gvozdika artill…

WSWS (2023-05-15). Tensions over China at G7 finance meeting amid deepening banking crisis. wsws.org Behind a show of unity on the Ukraine war, there were signs of developing tensions as financial problems, centred in the US, continue to grow and the world economy slows significantly amid differences over the issue of China.

WSWS (2023-05-15). New Zealand Labour government boosts military spending. wsws.org The Labour government is presiding over a major military build-up as it deepens its involvement in the war in Ukraine while preparing to join the US and Australia in a war against China.

Scott Horton (2023-05-15). U.S. Meddling Contributed to the Russia-Ukraine War, It's Time We Stop Meddling Around the World. globalresearch.ca

Rick Rozoff (2023-05-15). Poland: U.S. delivers first HIMARS rocket launchers to Russian border. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Polish RadioMay 15, 2023 Poland receives first HIMARS rocket launchers from US Poland has received the first batch of HIMARS rocket artillery launchers from the United States to strengthen its army amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine, officials have said. Defence Minister Mariusz B≈Çaszczak told reporters on Monday that the delivery was destined for Poland's 16th …

ecns.cn (2023-05-15). Envoy's visit to promote Ukraine peace talks. ecns.cn China's special envoy for Eurasian affairs, Li Hui, will visit Ukraine, Poland, France, Germany and Russia starting from Monday to exchange views with various parties on a political settlement of the Ukraine crisis.

Editor (2023-05-15). European 'strategic autonomy' and the perception of reality. mronline.org French President Emmanuel Macron's statement in China about developing "strategic autonomy" from the United States is empty posturing intended for the domestic French market.

Larry Johnson (2023-05-15). What are we to Make of Prigozhin and the Wagner Group? sonar21.com I am fascinated by the misinformation and deception being spread via social media channels about famed-Russian Chef, Evgeny Prigozhin, and his mythical military prowess. The latest example of this comes…

Rick Rozoff (2023-05-15). Georgia: American proconsul again orders Russian forces out of Abkhazia, South Ossetia. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Rustavi 2May 15, 2023 The question there is, why is Putin giving this "gift" to Georgia now? — Kelly Degnan The US Ambassador to Georgia responds to the issue of the resumption of direct flights with Russia. "…I think most Georgians would be much happier to have Putin withdraw Russian forces from Abkhazia and Tskhinvali, …

_____ (2023-05-15). Iraq and Syria to Re-Open Crucial Oil Pipeline. transcend.org 8 May 2023 – An end to US regional resource piracy is finally in sight with the Russia-Iran alliance.

Irwin Jerome (2023-05-15). This War is the Big One: "The Objective is to Destroy Russia and the Russian Empire" globalresearch.ca

WSWS (2023-05-15). Russia downs British-supplied long-range missile as Zelensky and Sunak declare "jets coalition" wsws.org Central to NATO's plans to defeat Russia and force regime change in Moscow is aerial supremacy over the Ukrainian battlefield. Speaking to reporters after the talks, Zelensky said, "We want to create this jet coalition."

Pepe Escobar (2023-05-15). Cries and Whispers Along the Russian Watchtowers. globalresearch.ca

Rick Rozoff (2023-05-15). Poland: Pentagon, NATO reach milestone in plans for direct confrontation with Russia. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATOMay 15, 2023 US demonstrates readiness to reinforce NATO battlegroup in Poland The United States has shown its ability to rapidly deploy reinforcements to the NATO enhanced Forward Presence Battle Group in Poland, expanding its capabilities from a battalion to a brigade-level element. This advancement aligns with NATO's new Force Model, designed to strengthen the …

teleSUR (2023-05-15). Russian University to Host Chinese Language Competition. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, Irkutsk State University (ISU) will host the finals of the All-Russian Chinese Language Competition "Chinese Language is a Bridge" among all age groups: primary school pupils, secondary school pupils, and students. | RELATED: | The "Chinese Language is a Bridge" contest is of worldwide scale and gives students and school pupils from 150 countries an opportunity to show their knowledge of the Chinese culture, history, geography, and litera…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-05-15). Russia and Central Asia: A Great Peaceful Game. libya360.wordpress.com Timofei Bordachev The most important question for the Central Asian Five may be their ability to overcome the trap where they're at a level of development when the destruction of the state is impossible, but so is reaching a new level in terms of the quality of life of the population. It is unlikely that Russia wants its most important southern neighbours to be in a position where the gap is insurmountable, writes Valdai Club Programme…

Rick Rozoff (2023-05-15). "We, the democratic, pro-Western political parties of Georgia" vow NATO membership, "de-occupation" antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Civil GeorgiaMay 12, 2023 Pro-Western Opposition Parties: "Georgia Faces International Isolation" Pro-Western opposition parties issued a joint statement today accusing the ruling Georgian Dream of "once again" threatening Georgia's European and Euro-Atlantic future, saying the country is facing the real risk of the international isolation and of being left in Russia's sphere of influence…. The …

Rainer Shea (2023-05-15). Why I'm Pro-Russia & Pro-Rage Against the War Machine: Anti-Imperialists Can't Win With Idealism. orinocotribune.com By Rainer Shea — May 12, 2023 | When somebody rejects all of the practical paths towards fighting imperialism and class exploitation, on the basis that they feel we should be taking a purer path, then you had better make sure this other path is viable. If it's not viable, and they're saying this simply to complain rather than to offer a serious alternative, then you shouldn't even entertain them. Because what's the point of validating somebody who has nothing constructive to say? Unless an option is practicable, it's not worth bringing up. | So is the case for the ways that Marxists who hold on to ultra-left…

_____ (2023-05-15). The President of the Republic of Korea's Visit to the United States: An Analysis of Key Documents and Statements. Part 3. Russian (and Chinese) Issues at the US and ROK Presidents' Summit. journal-neo.org

Kelly Laco (2023-05-15). Biden Family 'Got $1 Million From Romania' While Joe Vowed to Clean Up Corruption: GOP 'Influence-peddling' Probe Into $10M in Foreign Cash Reveals Hunter Set Up 15 Companies After His Dad Became VP and Lay Out How Money Came from China. globalresearch.ca

teleSUR (2023-05-15). Israeli Cities on Strike Over Controversial Property Tax Law. telesurenglish.net On Sunday, The Federation of Local Authorities in Israel declared their intention to initiate a general strike on Monday regarding a controversial property tax law advanced by the government. | Related: | The proposed law mandates wealthy local authorities to redistribute the earnings derived from commercial real estate business to financially disadvantaged urban areas as an incentive for increased residential development. | Fu…

Labor Video Project (2023-05-15). On 75th Anniversary of Nakba Speak Out In SF While SF Mayor In Israel Supporting Zionists. indybay.org On the 75th anniversary of Nabka, a rally was held in San Francisco. Speakers talked about SF mayor London Breed's visit to Israel to support the apartheid Zionist regime and the continued police murders of Black youth in the City by her police.

Mansa Musa (2023-05-15). Khader Adnan's martyrdom and Israel's abuse of Palestinian prisoners. therealnews.com The death of Khader Adnan in Israeli detention during a hunger strike on May 2 of this year sparked mourning worldwide and a general strike in occupied Palestine. The 45-year-old Adnan was on his 87th day of hunger strike while serving a sentence for his 12th arrest by the Israeli state at the time of his death. A baker by trade and a father to nine children, Adnan was the first Palestinian to die of hunger strike in an Israeli prison since 1992. As a spokesperson for Palestinian Islamic Jihad, Adnan first captured the world's attention when he launched a hunger strike from behind bars in 2011, sparking a g…

Sameena Rahman (2023-05-15). 75 years of al-Nakba: Palestinian struggle continues against Israeli apartheid. liberationnews.org The resistance by the Palestinian people has not let up, and the struggle is joined by more and more people with each passing year.

Mnar Adley, Mintpress News. (2023-05-15). Nkosi Mandela On South Africa Resisting Israeli Apartheid. popularresistance.org In 1999, South African anti-apartheid activist and revolutionary leader Nelson Mandela visited Gaza and said, "We know too well our freedom is not complete without the freedom of the Palestinians." | Since his death in 2013, Mandela's unifying message of decolonization reverberated across the globe. The anti-colonial, anti-apartheid struggle that he led to end racial segregation and transform South Africa into a democratic nation has been lauded by Palestinians, who have drawn parallels between Israeli occupation and apartheid to the situation that Black South Africans faced. | Joining Mnar Adley for this week's…

Caitlin Johnstone (2023-05-15). Understanding The Highly Complex World Of Western China Analysis. thealtworld.com Former Pentagon official Elbridge Colby was I will here attempt to explain some of Colby's comments for the benefit of the average reader, because Colby has been studying these things for many years and his commentary can be a bit advanced and esoteric for the casual punditry consumer. | "The analogy I use is… Taiwan is…

ecns.cn (2023-05-15). Multicultural drumming festival held in Montreal's Chinatown. ecns.cn Drummers and dance teams from different ethnicities gathered in Montreal's Chinatown to celebrate Asian Heritage Month on Saturday.

Rick Rozoff (2023-05-15). China condemns NATO strategy using Japan to spearhead drive into Asia-Pacific. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Nikkei AsiaMay 13, 2023 China slams Japan for plans to host NATO office China criticized Japan for plans to host a NATO liaison office in Tokyo, saying the U.S.-led military alliance is interfering in regional affairs and inciting confrontation. "We urge Japan to draw lessons from history, stay committed to the path of peaceful development, …

krish-rad_ind (2023-05-15). China's Report On US Cyber Attacks Only Scratches Surface Of Washington's Impunity. popularresistance.org

Ryan Fatica, Unicorn Riot. (2023-05-15). Three Face Felonies For Allegedly Flyering Near Home Of Georgia Trooper. popularresistance.org Bartow County, Georgia — More than 3 Ω months after Georgia State Patrol agents killed forest defender Manuel 'Tortuguita' Esteban Paez Terán during a raid on the Weelaunee Forest, officials still refuse to name the officers responsible for their death or take any steps toward bringing them to justice. | After months of waiting, it appears that activists and community members have begun stepping up to provide transparency themselves. | In late April, researchers with the Atlanta Community Press Collective released the names of six Georgia State Patrol SWAT agents believed to be involved in Tortuguita'

Global Times (2023-05-15). An Absurd Scene at G7: The Bandit Leader Ran for Police Chief. dissidentvoice.org Illustration: Liu Rui/GT The Group of Seven (G7) Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors' meeting that ended on Saturday did not name China in the joint statement, nor did it mention the so-called economic coercion that has been hyped for a long time. Nonetheless, it is hard to say the G7 is returning to rationality …

_____ (2023-05-15). Radio Free Asia: A US Propaganda Organ. journal-neo.org On April 26, Mary Zhao, a writer for Radio Free Asia, wrote a bizarre piece attacking China for not providing "transgender girls with necessary medicines," exposing once again the absurd lengths to which the US propagandists will go to undermine a nation it has targeted. The same day, they posted a cartoon of French President […] | –°–æ–æ–±—â–µ–Ω–∏–µ

Alejandro Marcó del Pont (2023-05-15). La guerra por la refeudalización en América Latina. globalizacion.ca La irrupción de China en el concierto mundial de naciones modificó drásticamente las relaciones del mundo con el país asiático. En el caso de Latinoamérica, la relación del comercio con China, en particular, ha permitido un acoplamiento perfecto, la necesidad…

ecns.cn (2023-05-15). Messe Frankfurt to hold more biz exhibitions across China. ecns.cn With numerous Chinese companies rushing to participate in various trade shows at both home and abroad in recent months, Messe Frankfurt, one of the world's largest trade fair and event organizers by sales revenue, is set to hold more than 40 business exhibitions across China in 2023, said its top executive.

ecns.cn (2023-05-15). Post urges greater delivery supervision. ecns.cn A campaign to crack down on illegal activities in the mail and express delivery sector has been carried out with the aim of promoting delivery safety, the State Post Bureau of China said recently.

ecns.cn (2023-05-15). 7 Chinese nurses win international honor for courage, devotion. ecns.cn Seven Chinese nurses have received this year's Florence Nightingale Medal, making China the country with the largest single number of recipients this year, according to the Red Cross Society of China.

ecns.cn (2023-05-15). International equestrian event sets stage for Asian Games. ecns.cn The First China Hangzhou (Tonglu) International Equestrian Open kicked off on Saturday in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, in a bid to test the Tonglu Equestrian Centre and perfect services for the Asian Games later this year.

ecns.cn (2023-05-15). Upgrading trade to deepen global recovery. ecns.cn China's foreign trade is resilient in a challenging, uncertain environment as the players concerned continue to innovate and be nimble for steady growth, riding policy support for new growth points, observers said.

ecns.cn (2023-05-15). CNOOC offshore oil and gas platform sets new record. ecns.cn The installation of the offshore oil and gas platform on Saturday in the eastern waters of the South China Sea, which weighs more than 15,000 tons, sets a new weight record for China's offshore oil and gas platform dynamic positioning float-over installation.

ecns.cn (2023-05-15). CIIE 2023 draws more new companies, startups. ecns.cn More new companies and start-ups are expected to participate in this year's China International Import Expo compared to the fifth one, with an initial planning of 500 start-ups and projects, said a spokesperson during its media briefing on Sunday.

ecns.cn (2023-05-15). G7 leaders' 'coercion' talk about China seen as ironic. ecns.cn The recent disputes over technology between the West and China seem to be a matter of who cast the first stone.

Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2023-05-15). China urges G7 to refrain from harming world with selfish interests. plenglish.com Beijing, May 15 (Prensa Latina) China on Monday urged the Group of Seven (G7) not to affect global development with the selfish interests of its members and to promote the principles of inclusion and openness instead to contribute to stability and growth in the world.

RECALL JENKINS (2023-05-15). Friday 5/12: Recall Brooke Jenkins! indybay.org 325 China Basin Street, San Francisco | Public transit: MUNI #22 #15 and T Third light rail…

Jeremy Corbyn (2023-05-15). Jeremy Corbyn: Unite to end the Nakba. therealnews.com This story originally appeared in On 15 May, Palestinians will commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Nakba, their violent eviction from their homes and their land by Israeli forces. Nakba means catastrophe — and how else could you describe the ethnic cleansing of two-thirds of t…

Staff (2023-05-15). Ongoing Catastrophe: Israel Threatens New Mass Expulsions as Palestinians, U.N. Mark 75th Nakba Anniversary. democracynow.org Palestinians across the globe are marking the 75th anniversary of the Nakba ("catastrophe" in Arabic), when some 700,000 Palestinians fled from or were violently expelled from their homes upon Israel's founding in 1948. The occasion comes as five days of fighting, that killed 33 Palestinians in Gaza and two people in Israel, was brought to a stop this weekend after the Israeli army and the militant group Islamic Jihad agreed to a Egyptian-brokered ceasefire. Today the United Nations is holding its first-ever high-level special meeting to commemorate the Nakba. We host a roundtable discussion wit…

Staff (2023-05-15). As the world marks 75 years of the Nakba, people come out in support of Palestinians. thecanary.co In 2023, Israel's meting-out of the Nakba against Palestinians has been ongoing for 75 years. Even in recent days, Israeli forces have killed dozens of people in the Occupied Territories. So, across the world, Palestinians and their supporters marked the continuing "catastrophe" with a show of resistance. The Nakba: 75 years and counting As Al …

Prof. Akbar E. Torbat (2023-05-15). Anticlerical Rule Is on the Rise in Iran. globalresearch.ca

Peoples Dispatch (2023-05-15). "Israel Is Built on the Ruins of Hundreds of Palestinian Villages" globalresearch.ca

teleSUR (2023-05-15). Israeli Forces Kill Palestinian, Wound Another in West Bank. telesurenglish.net On Monday, Israeli occupation forces killed one Palestinian and wounded another in clashes sparked by a new military incursion in Nablus, a northern West Bank city. | RELATED: | "Saleh Sabra, 22, was shot dead in the chest during the Israeli aggression in Nablus… Another man was wounded by bullets in the upper extremities," the Palestinian Health Ministry stated. | An Israeli Army spokesman confirmed the operation in Nablus a…

thecommunists (2023-05-15). Free Palestine; end zionism! thecommunists.org Download this leaflet as a pdf. ***** Today we mark the 75th anniversary of the Nakba (Disaster), when the Palestinian people were ethnically cleansed from their own homeland by zionist gangs in 1948. Hundreds of Palestinian villages were systematically wiped out and their inhabitants either murdered or expelled from their land to live as penniless …

Anonymous103 (2023-05-15). Military Situation In The Gaza Strip On May 15, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org Click to see full-size image | On May 9, the Israeli regime started an operation AKA "Shield and Arrow" against Gaza by assassinating three high-level commanders of Al-Quds Brigades; | 33 Palestinians were killed and 190 others were wounded as a result of the Israeli aggression in the Gaza Strip; | One Israeli was killed and 77 others were wounded by the Palestinians rocket attacks on the occupied territories; | On May 13, Israel and Islamic Jihad movement have agreed to declare a truce ending five days…

Fight Back (2023-05-15). Brooklyn commemorates the 75th anniversary of the Nakba. fightbacknews.org Brooklyn, NY — Several hundred gathered on Saturday, May 13 in Bay Ridge, commonly known as "Little Palestine," to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Nakba. | The protest was called by Within Our Lifetime and was endorsed by several anti-imperialist organizations in New York. The afternoon began at 2 p.m. with face painting, music and vendors selling items to attendees. Despite the family-friendly atmosphere, the NYPD brought out a large number of officers trying to curtail the activities. | After a series of chants by Nerdeen Kiswani, Rude Mechanical Orchestra kept spirits militant and energized by…

Staff (2023-05-15). China será la economía de más rápido crecimiento en 2023, según Comisión Europea. cubadebate.cu Con un incremento proyectado de su PIB de 5.5% en 2023 y 4.7% en 2024, China se convertirá este año en la economía de más rápido crecimiento entre las principales del mundo, según un reporte de la Comisión Europea publicado este lunes, en el cual se prevé que la eurozona crecerá por encima de 0.9% este año y la economía mundial, un 3.1%.

Camilo Rengifo Marín (2023-05-15). Colombia — Petro advierte sobre posible golpe de Estado. globalizacion.ca El presidente de Colombia, Gustavo Petro, advirtió esta semana sobre un posible golpe de Estado en su contra después de que lanzara un mensaje a través de la red social Twitter, donde señaló: " øPor qué conspiran para un golpe de…

teleSUR, JCM (2023-05-15). Prisioneros palestinos en cárceles israelíes realizan huelga de hambre. telesurtv.net Esta medida de los reos es en protesta por las políticas represivas en las cárceles de Israel, que mantiene a cientos de palestinos prisioneros.

teleSUR- hvh, JCM (2023-05-15). Papa Francisco aboga por la paz en conflicto israelí-palestino. telesurtv.net El Sumo Pontífice señaló que en los enfrentamientos "han perdido la vida personas inocentes, también mujeres y niños".

teleSUR, SH (2023-05-15). Ciclón Mocha deja al menos tres muertos en Myanmar. telesurtv.net A su paso por Myanmar el ciclón Mocha destruyó 864 casas, 27 edificios religiosos, 64 escuelas y 14 centros de salud.

teleSUR, SH (2023-05-15). Ciclón Mocha llega a las costas de Bangladés y Myanmar. telesurtv.net Ante la inminente llegada de Mocha, las autoridades de Bangladesh iniciaron la evacuación de más de medio millón de personas en la costa este del país.

Staff (2023-05-15). Asambleas Municipales cubanas elegirán a gobernadores y vicegobernadores provinciales el 28 de mayo. cubadebate.cu La elección de gobernadores y vicegobernadores provinciales se realizará el próximo 28 de mayo en toda Cuba, informó Alina Balseiro, presidenta del Consejo Electoral Nacional. Los delegados a las Asambleas Municipales del Poder Popular se reúnen en esa fecha, constituidos en colegios electorales, para elegir en votación libre, directa y secreta a esos funcionarios.

teleSUR, DRL (2023-05-15). Ejército israelí asesina a otro joven palestino en Nablus. telesurtv.net Las fuerzas de ocupación también irrumpieron en el campo de refugiados de Aqabat Jaber, en la ciudad de Areeha, y en la zona de Silat Al-Harithiya, al oeste de Yenín.

teleSUR, ACH, JGN, SH (2023-05-15). Palestinos recuerdan el Día de la Nakba o catástrofe palestina. telesurtv.net El día de la Nakba hace referencia al 15 de mayo de 1948 cuando inició el éxodo forzado del pueblo palestino, como consecuencia de la creación del Estado de Israel.

Larry Johnson (2023-05-14). Ambush of Russian Special Air Group Likely to Spawn Major Escalation in Russia's War with Ukraine and NATO. sonar21.com A black and dangerous day for the Russian air operations in Ukraine. A Russian Special Air Group was ambushed, causing the deaths of at least 9 pilots. Simplicius tells the…

Anonymous669 (2023-05-14). Germany Announces Largest Aid Package To Kiev With Tanks, Howitzers & Air Defense Systems. southfront.org German Leopard 1A5 at the 2015 Military Day in Uffenheim on 7 June 2015. By Wikimedia user Rainer Lippert. | On May 13, Germany announced that it would supply Kiev forces with a military aid package worth nearly $3 billion, marking Berlin's largest pledge in military aid since the start of the Russian special military operation in Ukraine. | The German Ministry of Defence said in a statement that the package will include 30 additional Leopard 1A5 main battle tanks, 20 new Marder infantry fighting…

Luis Linares Petrov (2023-05-14). Second "Resorts of Russia 2023" tourism forum to be celebrated. plenglish.com Moscow, May 14 (Prensa Latina) The city of Mineralnye Vody will host the Second Business Forum-Exhibition "Resorts of Russia 2023", dedicated to the development of tourist areas in the Russian Federation, the TVBRICS channel reported.

teleSUR (2023-05-14). Iranian FM Lauds Progress in Tehran-IAEA Cooperation. telesurenglish.net Iranian Foreign Affairs Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said the exchange of delegations between Tehran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is continuing and both sides are "satisfied" with the progress being made in the technical aspect. | RELATED: | He made the remarks when commenting on the latest developments in the cooperation with IAEA in an interview with the official news agency IRNA, which was…

Martin Hacthoun (2023-05-14). Russia thwarts Ukrainian attempts to advance in Bakhmut. plenglish.com Moscow, May 14 (Prensa Latina) The Ukrainian army unsuccessfully tried to break through the Russian defense north and south of the city of Bakhmut (Artiomovsk), in the Donetsk People's Republic, the spokesman of the Russian Defense Ministry, Igor Konashenkov, assured today.

F. William Engdahl (2023-05-14). How Blackrock Investment Fund Triggered the Global Energy Crisis. globalresearch.ca The energy crisis is a long-planned strategy of western corporate capital to dismantle industrial economies in the name of a dystopian Green Agenda. That has its roots well before February 2022, when Russia launched its military action in Ukraine.

ecns.cn (2023-05-14). Senior officials of China, U.S. hold candid, in-depth talks in Vienna. ecns.cn Director Wang fully elaborated on China's serious position on the Taiwan question. The two sides also exchanged views on the situation in the Asia-Pacific region, Ukraine and other international and regional issues of mutual interest, Wang added.

ecns.cn (2023-05-14). Envoy's visit to promote Ukraine peace talks. ecns.cn China's special envoy for Eurasian affairs, Li Hui, will visit Ukraine, Poland, France, Germany and Russia starting from Monday to exchange views with various parties on a political settlement of the Ukraine crisis.

Anonymous669 (2023-05-14). In Video: Russian Lancet Drone Takes Out Another 'Firefinder' Radar Of Kiev Forces. southfront.org

_____ (2023-05-14). Defeated NATO and Kiev Will Soon Say 'A Frozen Conflict Anyone?'. strategic-culture.org Russia shall not be fooled twice, writes Natasha Wright | 'The current on his way out' NATO Secretary General

Julie Varughese, Toward Freedom. (2023-05-14). First Public Comments After African People's Socialist Party Members Indicted. popularresistance.org Saint Petersburg, Florida—Three of the four U.S.-based defendants in the U.S. government's case about a conspiracy with Russia to sow social discord spoke out May 10 for the first time since indictments dropped last month. | "It's important to note where there's some troubling aspects of this case, where the federal government is using federal criminal law to stifle dissenting voices," said Leonard Goodman, attorney for Penny Hess, chair of the African People's Solidarity Committee. The committee formed in 1976 in Saint Petersburg for white people to organize in the white community for reparations to Africa…

Anonymous669 (2023-05-14). Gaza Confrontation Reaches End With Egypt-Brokered Ceasefire. southfront.org File image. | Late on May 14, Israel concluded its military operation in the Gaza Strip and Palestinian armed factions halted rocket attacks under a ceasefire agreement that was brokered by Egypt. | The confrontation in Gaza broke out on May 9, when the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) launched Operation Shield and Arrow against the Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) in response to a series of rocket attacks that targeted southern Israeli towns and settlements a week earlier. | The PIJ and other Palestinian armed f…

teleSUR (2023-05-14). Chinese FM Proposes Three Principles for China-Europe Relations. telesurenglish.net On Friday, Qin Gang, the State Councilor and Foreign Minister of China, presented three fundamental principles aimed at preserving the stable development of China-European relations amidst the current backdrop of interlaced and tumultuous international circumstances. | Related: | "China and Europe are two globally influential powers, two vast markets, and two great civilizations. I deeply felt, through the visit, a strong willingness of the E…

Luis Linares Petrov (2023-05-14). Cautious calm reigns in Gaza after ceasefire in Israeli aggression. plenglish.com The agreement was mediated by Egypt and entered into force from 22: 00 local time on Saturday, and included a commitment to a cessation of hostilities, as well as to stop attacking civilians and demolishing houses. | The Israeli Army Radio confirmed the reopening of all crossings in the Strip since Sunday morning, in addition to the entry of workers and traders to and from Gaza. | Palestinians took to the streets of the central governorate before dawn to celebrate the victory of the Al-Quds Brigades and the resistance in the fight against Tel Aviv. | For Abd al-Rahman Nassar, Arab and regional affairs analyst for…

Kerry Smith (2023-05-14). Al Nakba 75 years on remembered and protested across Australia. greenleft.org.au Thousands came out across Australia on April 13 to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Al Nakba (the catastrophe) in 1948, when Zionist terrorist gangs began to carry out massacres, ethnic cleansing and the seizure of Palestinian land to create the state of Israel. | Palestinians and supporters held signs and chanted against Israeli apartheid, for an end to the murderous raids on the West Bank, to defend the right of return, to stop illegal settlements on Palestinian land and to lift the siege on Gaza.

Danny Haiphong, Black Agenda Report. (2023-05-14). China's Report On US Cyber Attacks Only Scratches Surface Of Washington's Impunity. popularresistance.org U.S. political leaders and media analysts often hype "threats" from abroad in order to justify an increasingly aggressive foreign policy. China is now considered a top "threat" from significant elements of the U.S. political establishment and is regularly accused of conducting cyber espionage and other forms of snooping. Often, these accusations reflect the actual policies carried out by the U.S. government regardless of which political party holds majority power. On May 4, China's National Computer Virus Emergency Response Center (NCVERC) and internet security company 360 offered verifiable proof of this in a jo…

Palestine Action. (2023-05-14). Activists Smash Into Logistics Giant And Arms Traffickers. popularresistance.org This morning, Palestine Action activists targeted the premises of Kuehne + Nagel, a global transport and logistics company known to partner with Elbit Systems. The activists smashed their way into the building, and covered the premises in spray paint, while taking apart office equipment including phones and computers. The office, at the Meridian Business Park, Braunstone Town, Leicester, is only across from the UAV Tactical Systems (U-TacS) factory to which actionists are currently laying siege [1]. | A whistle blower from Kuehne + Nagel employee alerted Palestine Action to the extent of their company's involveme…

Martin Hacthoun (2023-05-14). China and Australia turn the page on trade disputes. plenglish.com Beijing, May 14 (Prensa Latina) China and Australia turned the page on the discord that strained their relations in the trade field and decided to resume high-level interactions to expand cooperation, an official statement hilighted today.

RECALL JENKINS (2023-05-14). Friday 5/12: Recall Brooke Jenkins! indybay.org 325 China Basin Street, San Francisco | Public transit: MUNI #22 #15 and T Third light rail…

ecns.cn (2023-05-14). In Jilin, hydrogen-powered train takes center stage. ecns.cn The world's first hydrogen-powered urban train was on public display at China Brand Day, which kicked off on Wednesday in Shanghai.

ecns.cn (2023-05-14). China possibly surpasses Japan to become world's largest automobile exporter. ecns.cn According to data released by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers that cited the General Administration of Customs, China exported about 1.07 million vehicles in the first quarter of this year, an increase of 58.1 percent over the same period last year.

ecns.cn (2023-05-14). U.S. repatriates two carved stone relics to China. ecns.cn On Tuesday afternoon local time, authorized by China's National Cultural Heritage Administration, the Chinese Consulate-General in New York and the Manhattan District Attorney's Office in New York held a handover ceremony, during which the US handed to the Chinese government two important Chinese cultural relics which had been illegally transported overseas and seized in investigations.

ecns.cn (2023-05-14). China's status as a developing country is supported by concrete facts: FM spokesperson. ecns.cn China is the world's largest developing country, a fact that is recognized by the world, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said at a news briefing on Friday.

ecns.cn (2023-05-14). Giant pandas enjoy summer sunshine in Sichuan. ecns.cn A giant panda plays at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 11, 2023.

ecns.cn (2023-05-14). Memorial ceremony marking 15th anniv. of Wenchuan earthquake held in Sichuan. ecns.cn People gather at the ruined site of Xuankou Middle School during a memorial ceremony marking the 15th anniversary of the Wenchuan Earthquake in Yingxiu Township of Wenchuan County, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 12, 2023.

ecns.cn (2023-05-14). In Numbers: China has over 5 mln registered nurses. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2023-05-14). Crayfish dishes offered for graduates-to-be in Nanjing. ecns.cn A total of 15 flavors of crayfish dishes were offered at Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics during the crayfish festival in east China's Jiangsu Province on Wednesday.

Israel Shahak (2023-05-14). "Greater Israel": The Zionist Plan for the Middle East. globalresearch.ca When viewed in the current context, the war on Iraq, the 2006 war on Lebanon, the 2011 war on Libya, the ongoing wars on Syria and Iraq, the war on Yemen, must be understood in relation to the Zionist Plan for the Middle East…

teleSUR (2023-05-14). Gaza Returns to Normal After Israeli Military Onslaught. telesurenglish.net On Sunday, daily life returned to normal in Gaza after five days of incessant Israeli attacks on the Palestinian population, which left 33 dead, over 150 injured, and economic losses valued at more than 45 million euros. | RELATED: | On Saturday night, the mediation carried out by Egypt managed to get the Israeli Army and Palestinian militants to declare a ceasefire and agree to a truce. | In the morning, most businesses, companies, and…

teleSUR, JCM (2023-05-14). Honduras negociará un Tratado de Libre Comercio con China. telesurtv.net El Canciller Eduardo Enrique Reina anunció que el café hondureño ya fue aprobado para ser exportado a la República Popular China.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-05-14). El ciclón Mocha avanza hacia las costas de Bangladés y Myanmar. telesurtv.net El Departamento Meteorológico de Bangladés solicitó al puerto de Cox's Bazar, en la costa este del país, que emitiera la señal de peligro diez para esta región.

Staff (2023-05-14). Israel y Palestina acuerdan cese al fuego tras cinco días de intensos enfrentamientos. cubadebate.cu Después de cinco días de intensos enfrentamientos que dejaron más de 30 muertos y cuantiosos daños, Israel y Palestina acordaron cesar el fuego. La mediación de Egipto fue clave en las negociaciones, que también contaron con la intervención de la ONU y Qatar. El acuerdo incluye el compromiso de "dejar de atacar a civiles y dejar de demoler casas".

teleSUR, SH (2023-05-14). Soldados israelíes abaten a otros dos palestinos en Cisjordania. telesurtv.net El Ministerio de Sanidad palestino indico que los dos fallecidos respondían a los nombres de Yihad Shaker Mesha y Wasim Yousef al Araj.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-05-14). Fuerzas de ocupación israelíes asesinan a un palestino en Yenín. telesurtv.net "Ahmed Muhamed Atatreh, de 33 años, fue asesinado por balas de la ocupación (israelí) cerca de Yenín", una localidad del norte de Cisjordania ocupada.

teleSUR, SH (2023-05-14). Ciclón Mocha llega a las costas de Bangladés y Myanmar. telesurtv.net Ante la inminente llegada de Mocha, las autoridades de Bangladesh iniciaron la evacuación de más de medio millón de personas en la costa este del país.

teleSUR, dcdc, JDO (2023-05-14). Israel y Palestina acuerdan cese al fuego tras ataques a Gaza. telesurtv.net Alrededor de 151 palestinos han sido asesinados por las fuerzas de ocupación israelíes desde principios de este año.

Staff (2023-05-14). Reportan calma en la Franja de Gaza tras el alto al fuego pactado con Israel. cubadebate.cu El acuerdo mediado por Egipto entró en vigor ayer desde las 22: 00, hora local, e incluyó un compromiso con un cese de hostilidades, así como dejar de atacar a civiles y detener la demolición de casas. La Radio del Ejército israelí confirmó la reapertura desde esta mañana de todos los cruces de la Franja.

teleSUR, jaa, SH (2023-05-14). Israel viola cese al fuego al atacar la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net El lado palestino no ha informado sobre fallecidos, ni heridos, sin embargo en próximas horas pueden hacerse públicas informaciones sobre posibles víctimas.

Brian Berletic (2023-05-13). Ukraine Receiving Storm Shadow Cruise Missiles + the Propaganda Storm around Bakhmut. thealtworld.com Update on the conflict in Ukraine for May 13, 2023: | — Russian media space panics over false claims of Ukraine's offensive beginning; | — The trading of territory in Bakhmut is typical of urban combat operations and does not indicate a "momentum shift" until the vector sum of the fighting begins favoring Ukraine rather than Russian forces; | — Additional evidence has surfaced that Ukraine is using some of its best military hardware in and around Bakhmut including German-made self-propelled howitzers, indicating that Russian plans to draw in and destroy Ukraine's best troops and equipment is workin…

Anonymous103 (2023-05-13). Military Situation In Bakhmut On May 13, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org Click to see full-size image | Russian forces captured Olympic School in the north-west of Bakhmut city; | Russian forces captured several buildings in the Cherema district; | Clashes between the AFU and Russian forces continue west of Chaikovskoho street; | Wagner fighters are advancing along Medvedev, Chernyakhovsky and Tolbukhin Streets; | The units of the Russian Ministry of Defense left the heights near Berkhovka and retreated to the Berkhovsky water reservoir; | The AFU slightly advanced sou…

Anonymous103 (2023-05-13). Military Situation In Donbass On May 13, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org Click to see full-size image | Russian artillery struck the AFU positions near Ivanivske; | Russian artillery struck the AFU positions near Avdeevka; | Russian artillery struck the AFU positions near Ugledar; | The Russian Army destroyed an ammo depot of the AFU near Avdeevka; | The AFU advanced in the north of Bakhmut and pushed back the Russian Army from the Chasov Yar-Bakhmut road; | Clashes between Russian forces and the AFU continue in the western parts of Bakhmut city;…

Prabhat Patnaik (2023-05-13). Public opinion and imperialism. mronline.org A New York Times News Service report reproduced in The Telegraph of Kolkata (May 7), discusses the findings of a global public opinion survey carried out by the Bennett Institute of Public Policy of Cambridge University. These show that the Ukraine conflict had shifted public sentiment "in developed democracies in East Asia and Europe as well as the United States of America, uniting their citizens against both Russia and China and shifting mass opinion in a more pro-American direction".

Anonymous103 (2023-05-13). Overview Of Russian Strikes On May 13, 2023 : Western Ukraine On Fire. southfront.org Smoke over Khmelnitsky | On the night of May 13, Russian forces launched new wave of massive strikes throughout Ukraine. According to…

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Eric Zuesse (2023-05-13). The Only Populists that Billionaires Fund are Right-wingers. dissidentvoice.org The 372-page book that the European Center for Populism Studies published in March 2023, The Impacts of the Russian Invasion of Ukraine on Right-wing Populism in Europe, opens its Chapter (p. 200-209) on "The Russia-Ukraine War and Right-Wing Populism in Latvia" by saying something that has broad applicability across all U.S.-and-allied nations, Right-wing populism, and …

SouthFront5 (2023-05-13). Russian Army Launched Night Operation To Destroy Forces And Means In AFU Rears. southfront.org At this time, the Russian Air Forces are carrying out massive strikes against concentrations of AFU troops (today, following the agenda of the Euro-Atlantic bureaucracy, it is more accurate to say AFU-NATO) and Ukrainian military infrastructure facilities. | Many dozens of missiles and striking drones are aimed at targets in Ukraine. | Already now there have been explosions in Zapoprozhye, Depropetrovsk and Mykolaiv regions. | Before that, explosions occurred near the cities of Slavyansk and Kramatorsk, where the AFU reserves…

ecns.cn (2023-05-13). Envoy's visit to promote Ukraine peace talks. ecns.cn China's special envoy for Eurasian affairs, Li Hui, will visit Ukraine, Poland, France, Germany and Russia starting from Monday to exchange views with various parties on a political settlement of the Ukraine crisis.

Anonymous103 (2023-05-13). Military Situation In Ukraine On May 13, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org Click to see full-size image | On May 13, the AFU shot down two Russian Mi-8 helicopters, a Su-34 fighter bomber and probably a Su-25 near Klintsy; | On May 12, Russian Mi-28 helicopter crashed in the Dzhankoy district in Crimea; | Russian forces struck military targets in Zhytomyr; | Russian forces struck military targets in Mykolaiv; | Russian forces struck military targets in Gulyai-Pole; | Russian forces struck military targets in Kramatorsk-Slavyansk region; | Russian forces struck military targets i…

ecns.cn (2023-05-13). Senior officials of China, U.S. hold candid, in-depth talks in Vienna. ecns.cn Director Wang fully elaborated on China's serious position on the Taiwan question. The two sides also exchanged views on the situation in the Asia-Pacific region, Ukraine and other international and regional issues of mutual interest, Wang added.

Anonymous669 (2023-05-13). Russian Lancet Loitering Munitions Hit 15 Howitzers, Combat Vehicles (Videos). southfront.org MOSCOW REGION, RUSSIA — JUNE 25, 2019: A ZALA Lancet-3 attack drone developed by Kalashnikov Concern on display at the Army 2019 International Military Technical Forum at Patriot Park. Marina Lystseva/TASS | Between May 4 and 13, Russian news sources shared videos documenting 15 recent strikes with Lancet loitering munitions against military equipment Kiev forces in the special military operation zone. | The pinpoint strikes destroyed or damaged the following pieces of military equipment: | Five…

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Anonymous103 (2023-05-13). UPDATE: Four Russian Aircraft Shot Down Over Bryansk Region (Video). southfront.org Click to see full-size imageUPDATE: Russian forces suffered significant losses in the border Bryansk region on May 13. In total, 2 Mi-8 helicopters, 1 Su-34 fighter bomber and probably a Su-25 were shot down. The pilots were killed. The fire was conducted by the SAM systems from the border areas of the Ukrainian Chernihiv region. | According to preliminary reports two Russian aircraft were shot down over the Russian border Bryansk region on May 13. | A Mi-8 helicopter was likely shot down and crashed in the town of Klintsy.

WSWS (2023-05-13). Turkey heads to critical elections in shadow of NATO-Russia war. wsws.org Opposition candidate Kemal Kƒ±lƒ±àßdaroƒülu's campaign against Russia underlines how workers' social aspirations and opposition to war find no expression in the official election campaign.

Alina Ramos Martin (2023-05-13). Russian cosmonauts complete new spacewalk. plenglish.com Moscow, May 13 (Prensa Latina) Russian cosmonauts Serguei Prokopiev and Dimitri Petelin completed this Saturday a new extravehicular walk out of the International Space Station (ISS), the Russian Space Agency (Roscosmos) informed.

Pepe Escobar, The Cradle. (2023-05-13). Bold Gambits On The West Asian Chessboard. popularresistance.org West Asia is a region that is currently experiencing a great deal of geopolitical activity. Recent diplomatic efforts, initiated by Russia and overseen by China, secured a long-elusive Iranian and Saudi Arabian rapprochement, while Syria's return to the Arab League has been welcomed with great fanfare. The diplomatic flurry signals a shift away from the Imperial "Divide and Rule" tactics that have been used for decades to create national, tribal, and sectarian rifts throughout this strategic region. | The proxy war in Syria, backed by the Empire and its terror outfits — including the occupation of resource-…

Anonymous103 (2023-05-13). Military Situation In Syria On May 13, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org Click to see full-size image | On May 13, Russia reported that Idlib militants violated the ceasefire regime in Greater Idlib 4 times: 2 — in Idlib province, 1 — in Latakia province, 1 — in Hama province; | On May 11, a PKK commander reportedly was killed by Turkish drone attack south of Ain al-Arab; | Only the withdrawal of US troops from the occupied territories of Syria will ensure the return of the population of the region to peaceful life, according to the Moscow and Damascus joint s…

A Guest Author (2023-05-13). Martyrdom of Sheikh Khader Adnan after 86 days of hunger strike: latest target of Israeli assassinations. workers.org Published by Samidoun, the Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network, May 1, 2023. Sheikh Khader Adnan Sheikh Khader Adnan, Palestinian prisoner, hunger striker and resistance leader, was martyred in the early morning hours of Tuesday, May 2, after 86 days of hunger strike demanding his freedom. Adnan, 45, was married to Randa . . . |

Keerti Gopal (2023-05-13). YOU LOVE TO SEE IT: New York's Green New Deal. levernews.com After a long hiatus and much demand, we have some good news about good news — our weekly round-up, You Love To See It, is back! This reader-favorite series, exclusively for paid subscribers, is a round-up of progress, victories, and action steps in the fight for a thriving democracy. I'm Keerti Gopal, formerly a Fulbright/National Geographic Fellow in Taiwan and The Lever's new editorial fellow, and I'll be bringing a much-needed dose of optimism to your inbox each week.This week: New York State takes a lead on fossil-fuel phase outs, train and plane riders get some federal backup, workers stand up to Am…

ecns.cn (2023-05-13). Shenzhen strives to attract young talent. ecns.cn Shenzhen, Guangdong province, will aim to maintain its talent demographic and optimize its population structure as the city pushes forward with innovation to attract young, high-quality workers.

Visualizing Palestine (2023-05-13). On Khader Adnan's Hunger Strike. dissidentvoice.org The story of the ongoing Nakba is the story of Khader Adnan, who spent eight years of his life in Israeli prison without charge or trial and died last week on hunger strike in solitary confinement.

Anonymous669 (2023-05-13). Israel Assassinates Sixth Islamic Jihad Commander In Gaza Hindering Ceasefire Talks (Videos). southfront.org Illustrative image. Source: the Israeli Air Force. | Late on May 12, Israel assassinated yet another senior commander of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) in the Gaza Strip. | The commander, Iyad al-Hassani, was killed along with his assistant in a strike that hit the neighborhood of Nasser in Gaza city. | In a joint statement, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and Shin Bet security agency said al-Hassani was a top official in the PIJ's military council, in charge of its operations department…

midwesternmarx (2023-05-13). We must speak up before the propagandists get their war with China By: John Pilger. midwesternmarx.com Where are the voices that speak up against fascism, war, and propaganda, asks renowned journalist John Pilger as he surveys the past decade of dirty tricks perpetrated by the United States and its allies The Congress of American Writers that was held in New York City took a firm stand against fascism and war. Photo: Daily Worker / People's World Archives Speak up. Now.In 1935, the Congress of American Writers was held in New York City, followed by another two years later. They cal …

ecns.cn (2023-05-13). Around 2,000 Nazi badges seized at Guangzhou airport. ecns.cn A total of 1,881 Nazi badges in a courier were intercepted by Guangzhou Customs before they were shipped overseas through the airport of Guangzhou, Guangdong province, recently.

Udani Samarasekera (2023-05-13). Perspectives] Jaime Miranda: nurturing future public health researchers. thelancet.com Jaime Miranda had just finished his first day as Professor and Head of School at the Sydney School of Public Health, University of Sydney, NSW, Australia, when we spoke in late April, 2023. He had spent part of the day on the ground floor of the school to "get to know people" and tell them he is "going to be working with them and for them for the next 5 years at least". Miranda, who has a warm and unpretentious style, combines this new role with his positions as Professor in the School of Medicine at the Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia (UPCH) in Lima, Peru, Professor of Global Health at the London School of…

ecns.cn (2023-05-13). Resumption of high-level economic talks sends encouraging signs on thaw of China-Australia relations. ecns.cn Australian Trade Minister Don Farrell's visit to Beijing witnessed multiple encouraging signs in the stabilized recovery of China-Australia cooperation, including the resumption of a landmark high-level economic meeting and the minister's tour of Beijing's iconic Forbidden City.

ecns.cn (2023-05-13). Over 800 Taiwan compatriots pay respects to sea goddess in E China's Fujian. ecns.cn Thousands of devotees from both sides of the Taiwan Strait gathered in Meizhou, a seaside resort in Putian of Fujian province, to celebrate the 1,063rd anniversary of the birth of Mazu — a revered goddess of the sea on Friday. "ÄÄ…

Ricardo Vaz (2023-05-13). Venezuela: Oil Output Reaches Three-Year High, Chevron Eyes Production Increase. venezuelanalysis.com Caracas is also looking to secure renewed investment and credit lines from China.

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2023-05-13). Who Is Behind Canada's State-Level Sinophobia? orinocotribune.com By Timur Fomenko — May 11, 2023 | Ottawa has kicked out a diplomat for 'foreign interference,' but its constant spats with Beijing are themselves instigated from abroad | On Tuesday, China and Canada engaged in a tit-for-tat The claims created a media firestorm in Ottawa after the Canadian Secret Intelligence Servi…

RECALL JENKINS (2023-05-13). Friday 5/12: Recall Brooke Jenkins! indybay.org 325 China Basin Street, San Francisco | Public transit: MUNI #22 #15 and T Third light rail…

Connor Freeman (2023-05-13). US, China Tentatively Agree to Restart Dialogue, as Washington Fears Allies Will View Policies As Too Aggressive. news.antiwar.com

ecns.cn (2023-05-13). In Jilin, hydrogen-powered train takes center stage. ecns.cn The world's first hydrogen-powered urban train was on public display at China Brand Day, which kicked off on Wednesday in Shanghai.

ecns.cn (2023-05-13). China possibly surpasses Japan to become world's largest automobile exporter. ecns.cn According to data released by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers that cited the General Administration of Customs, China exported about 1.07 million vehicles in the first quarter of this year, an increase of 58.1 percent over the same period last year.

ecns.cn (2023-05-13). U.S. repatriates two carved stone relics to China. ecns.cn On Tuesday afternoon local time, authorized by China's National Cultural Heritage Administration, the Chinese Consulate-General in New York and the Manhattan District Attorney's Office in New York held a handover ceremony, during which the US handed to the Chinese government two important Chinese cultural relics which had been illegally transported overseas and seized in investigations.

ecns.cn (2023-05-13). China's status as a developing country is supported by concrete facts: FM spokesperson. ecns.cn China is the world's largest developing country, a fact that is recognized by the world, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said at a news briefing on Friday.

Anonymous669 (2023-05-13). U.S. Navy To Increase Presence In Strait Of Hormuz To Challenge Iran. southfront.org Ensign Gordon Kitchener looks out from the bridge of the guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Hamilton (DDG 60), May 9, 2023 in the Arabian Gulf. (Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Elliot Schaudt) | The United States 5th Fleet is working with regional allies and partners to increase the rotation of ships and aircraft patrolling in and around the Strait of Hormuz in response to the recent seizure of two oil tankers by Iran, the U.S. Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT) announced on Ma…

Anonymous669 (2023-05-13). Islamic Jihad, Allies Launched More Than 1,200 Rockets From Gaza (Videos). southfront.org Illustrative image. Source: the PIJ military media. | The number of rockets and mortar shells fired by the Palestinian Islamic Jihad and other armed factions in the Gaza Strip since the start of Israel's Operation Shield and Arrow reportedly exceeded 1,200 on May 13. | The last wave of rocket attacks targeted several Israeli settlements and towns around Gaza, wounding at least three people near Shokeda. | In its latest update, Israel's Magen David Adom ambulance service said that t…

Vanessa Beeley (2023-05-13). UKC — Vanessa Beeley — Iraq, Iran, Syria and the commodity bloc. thealtworld.com

Mitchell Plitnick (2023-05-13). Biden Administration Quietly Backs Israel's Deadly Assault on Gaza. truthout.org It should come as no surprise that the United States has fully backed Israel in its latest assault on Gaza. In the hours before Israel began raining down more bombs on the besieged territory, Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke with Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen over the phone. While the readout of their call did not mention what were, at the time, escalating tensions with the Palestinian… |

Alina Ramos Martin (2023-05-13). Venezuela Cooperation and defending the Palestinian people. plenglish.com Caracas, May 13 (Prensa Latina) Venezuela's cooperation and solidarity with friendly countries in Africa and the region, and ALBA-TCP's rejection of Israel's aggressions against the Palestinian people, stood out in the week that ends today.

Javier Arana Villasusa (2023-05-13). Israel and the US are responsible for the aggression in Palestina. plenglish.com Ramallah, May 13 (Prensa Latina) The official spokesman of the Palestinian presidency, Nabil Abu Rudeineh, blamed today the authorities of Israel and the United States for the deterioration over the occupied territories.

Javier Arana Villasusa (2023-05-13). Venezuela: Cooperation, solidarity and defense with Palestine. plenglish.com with friendly countries in Africa and the region, and ALBA-TCP's | rejection of Israel's aggressions against the Palestinian people, | stood out in the week that closes here today. | The meeting of the Ministers of Defense of the Bolivarian Republic, | Vladimir Padrino, and of Colombia, Ivan Velazquez, ratified the will | of the governments of Nicolas Maduro and Gustavo Petro, respectively, | to advance in the consolidation of the reestablished diplomatic | relations. | Padrino and Velazquez signed a joint declaration on strategic areas of | cooperation in security matters, such as the increase of the Armed | For…

Anonymous669 (2023-05-13). Hezbollah Leader Says Israel Failed To Isolate Islamic Jihad In Gaza. southfront.org Hezbollah Secretary-General Hasan Nasrallah as seen during his speech on May 12 on al-Manar TV. | Israel has failed to isolate the Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) and to cause sedition within the resistance in the Gaza Strip, Hassan Nasrallah, Secretary-General of Lebanon's Hezbollah, said on May 12. | Nasrallah made the remarks during a ceremony organized to commemorate senior Hezbollah commander Mustafa Badreddin, who died in Syria seven years ago."Benjamin Netanyahu aims to escape internal div…

Staff (2023-05-13). Cuba y Argentina disfrutan coronas en Continental de Ajedrez femenino. cubadebate.cu La cubana Yerisbel Miranda reinó en el torneo de partidas rápidas y la argentina Candela Belén Francisco en el de clásicas durante el Campeonato Continental Femenino de Ajedrez de las Américas 2023. En el evento de partidas clásicas, principal convocatoria que reunió a 70 jugadoras de 20 naciones, la sonrisa más amplia la tuvo Candela, una joven de apenas 16 años de edad.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-05-13). Honduras negociará un Tratado de Libre Comercio con China. telesurtv.net El Canciller Eduardo Enrique Reina anunció que el café hondureño ya fue aprobado para ser exportado a la República Popular China.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-05-13). El ciclón Mocha avanza hacia las costas de Bangladés y Myanmar. telesurtv.net El Departamento Meteorológico de Bangladés solicitó al puerto de Cox's Bazar, en la costa este del país, que emitiera la señal de peligro diez para esta región.

teleSUR, hvh, JDO (2023-05-13). Myanmar y Bangladés en alerta ante llegada de ciclón Mocha. telesurtv.net La portavoz de la Organización Meteorológica Mundial, Clare Nullis, señaló que se trata de un ciclón "muy peligroso".

teleSUR, SH (2023-05-13). Soldados israelíes abaten a otros dos palestinos en Cisjordania. telesurtv.net El Ministerio de Sanidad palestino indico que los dos fallecidos respondían a los nombres de Yihad Shaker Mesha y Wasim Yousef al Araj.

teleSUR, MER (2023-05-13). Aumenta a 33 cifra de muertos por ataques de Israel contra la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net Las autoridades han detallado que al menos seis niños y tres mujeres se encuentran entre el total de los decesos.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-05-13). Fuerzas de ocupación israelíes asesinan a un palestino en Yenín. telesurtv.net "Ahmed Muhamed Atatreh, de 33 años, fue asesinado por balas de la ocupación (israelí) cerca de Yenín", una localidad del norte de Cisjordania ocupada.

teleSUR, dcdc, JDO (2023-05-13). Israel y Palestina acuerdan cese al fuego tras ataques a Gaza. telesurtv.net Alrededor de 151 palestinos han sido asesinados por las fuerzas de ocupación israelíes desde principios de este año.

teleSUR, nama, JDO (2023-05-13). ONU condena muertes de civiles en Gaza por ataques de Israel. telesurtv.net Las víctimas mortales por los bombardeos de Tel Aviv contra la Franja de Gaza aumentaron a 31, entre ellos seis niños y tres mujeres. También se reporta un civil fallecido en Israel.

Anonymous103 (2023-05-12). BREAKING: First German Leopard Main Battle Tank Destroyed Near Soledar, DPR — Report. southfront.org Click to see full-size image | On May 12, Ukrainian troops launched offensive operations along the entire line of contact (more than 95 km) in the area of the city of Soledar. | According to the Russian Ministry of Defence, the AFU units launched 26 attacks, in which more than a thousand servicemen and up to 40 tanks were involved.All attacks of the AFU units are repelled. No breaks through the defense of the Russian troops were allowed, — Russian Defence Ministry reported. | On May 13, the reports were c…

Dave DeCamp (2023-05-12). Spanish PM Will Ask Biden to Listen to China and Brazil on Ukraine. news.antiwar.com Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez will meet with President Biden in Washington on Friday and plans to urge the American leader to listen to China, Brazil, and other non-NATO countries on Ukraine, Reuters reported Thursday, citing a Spanish diplomatic source. According to Reuters, Spain is aligned with the US on the war in Ukraine, but Sanchez …

Anonymous767 (2023-05-12). Clashes Intensify In Bakhmut Amid Ukrainian Attempts To Attack Around Zaporozhie And Lyman. southfront.org Click to see the full-size image | As of the first half of May 12, reports appeared that units of Kyiv's forces have carried out several attacks on positions of Russian units at the contact line in Zaporozhie Region and in the Lyman area in Donetsk Region. There have been no precise video and photo evidence confirming a large-scale offensive of the Kyiv regime in these directions. Despite this, the situation there remains tense. | The Russian Defense Ministry reports that the general situation is under control: T…

Anonymous587 (2023-05-12). Military Overview Of Situation In Ukraine On May 11, 2023: On Eve Of Ukrainian Counterattack. southfront.org Ukrainian military on the eve of a counterattack | According to the situation on the night of May 11, 2023, there is significant activation in all parts of the front, mainly by the Ukrainian Armed Forces. The Ukrainian army is conducting reconnaissance operations. There are also attempts to break through the front line in several directions. | The most complicated and contradictory situation is in the Bakhmut direction, where back on May 9, the AFU launched an attack on the flanks of the Russian group of troops. A…

infobrics (2023-05-12). China Promises Bilateral Cooperation With South Africa. infobrics.org China and South Africa have a longstanding relationship that dates back to the era of the anti-apartheid struggle. This relationship is characterized by strong solidarity between the two countries as they work to promote their shared interests and values…

infobrics (2023-05-12). India and Russia Plan Big on Transport Corridors — Mundra to Saint Petersburg, Chennai to Vladivostok. infobrics.org FESCO, one of the largest private transport and logistics companies in Russia, has announced that it has signed an agreement with an Indian logistics group to develop maritime transportation between the two countries…

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JANET (2023-05-12). A lesson from Russia-Ukraine conflict: not to go along with US provocations to create crisis. iacenter.org By Global Times Apr 14, 2023 Illustration: Liu Rui/GT www.globaltimes.cn/page/202304/1289163.shtml Editor's Note: At the two ends of Eurasia, the US has been provoking Russia through Ukraine and provoking China through the island of Taiwan. What lessons can the world draw from the Russia-Ukraine conflict? Does the US want to provoke a war in the Taiwan Strait to contain China? Sara Flounders (Flounders), a political writer and activist for 50 years in the US, shared her thoughts in an interview with Global Times (GT) reporter Wang Wenwen. Flounders is a contributing editor of Workers World Newspaper and h…

ecns.cn (2023-05-12). Senior officials of China, U.S. hold candid, in-depth talks in Vienna. ecns.cn Director Wang fully elaborated on China's serious position on the Taiwan question. The two sides also exchanged views on the situation in the Asia-Pacific region, Ukraine and other international and regional issues of mutual interest, Wang added.

_____ (2023-05-12). Nazi Germany's Defeat… But a Pause for Fascism as NATO's Proxy War in Ukraine Demonstrates. strategic-culture.org Nazi Germany's defeat in 1945 has proven to be only a pause in a longer historical struggle against fascism. We are seeing that struggle playing out in Ukraine, and with Washington's madcap psychopathic aggression toward Russia. | This week marked the 78th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany in May 1945. While the evil Third Reich was vanquished, a deeper monster had not been slain. Nazi Germany was only one version of Western imperialist fascism, a force that reemerged postwar in full strength in the form of the United States of America and its various Western clients. | It is not hyperbole to describe Wa…

Rick Rozoff (2023-05-12). Poland: Weimar Triangle pushes NATO-EU absorption of Ukraine, Bosnia, Moldova. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Polish RadioMay 12, 2023 Polish, German, French ministers hold Weimar Triangle talks The Polish, German and French ministers for European affairs gathered for a Weimar Triangle meeting in western Poland on Friday to discuss Russia's war in Ukraine and plans to enlarge the European Union and reform its institutions…. The meeting at Kórnik Castle in …

Staff (2023-05-12). Belligerent UK's long-range missile delivery cranks up Ukraine war. thecanary.co British Storm Shadow missiles have arrived in Ukraine. The delivery of long-range weapons has angered Russian leaders and caused concern among allies. The UK's belligerence in regard to Ukraine has caused tensions before. Of course, a stockpile of weapons which could penetrate deeply into Russian territory risks a wider escalation of the war. Defence minister …

WSWS (2023-05-12). Washington manoeuvres as Beijing pushes for Ukraine peace talks. wsws.org While determined to pursue its war aims of crushing Moscow, Washington is seeking to prevent Beijing from taking advantage of cracks appearing in the NATO alliance as the conflict grinds on.

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Anonymous669 (2023-05-12). Iran To Receive First Batch Of Russian Su-35 Fighter Jets Next Week — Report. southfront.org File image. | Iran will receive the first batch of Su-35 fighter jets from Russia sometime during next week, The news agency didn't clarify how many fighter jets will be delivered, or when and where they will land exactly. Furthermore, the report is yet to be confirmed by any official source in Iran or Russia. | Reports from December said that Russia has agreed to supply Iran with 24 Su-35s which…

ecns.cn (2023-05-12). China urges EU 'not to set bad precedent' after reported EU plans to sanction Chinese firms for alleged cooperation with Russia. ecns.cn China urges the EU to cherish the overall situation of China-EU mutual trust and cooperation, act prudently and not set a bad precedent, a spokesperson of the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) said on Thursday.

WSWS (2023-05-12). Kƒ±lƒ±àßdaroƒülu denounces Russia as rival candidate withdraws on eve of Turkish elections. wsws.org Muharrem ƒ∞nce's withdrawal from the presidential race could lead to Kƒ±lƒ±àßdaroƒülu, NATO's preferred candidate, winning the election in the first round.

ecns.cn (2023-05-12). Shenzhen strives to attract young talent. ecns.cn Shenzhen, Guangdong province, will aim to maintain its talent demographic and optimize its population structure as the city pushes forward with innovation to attract young, high-quality workers.

Anonymous669 (2023-05-12). Islamic Jihad Fire Rockets At Jerusalem, Israel Respond With More Strikes On Gaza (Videos). southfront.org Illustrative image. Source: the PIJ military media. | The Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) claimed responsibility for a rocket attack that targeted Jerusalem city on May 12 afternoon. | The Gaza-based armed factions said that it had launched two main barrages, aimed at Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, and other cities in central Israel. | Israeli military sources said that two rockets fired from Gaza toward Jerusalem were intercepted, one by the Iron Dome and the second by David's Sling. Howeve…

Peoples Dispatch (2023-05-12). Israeli assault on Gaza enters fourth day with 31 Palestinians killed in bombing. peoplesdispatch.org Israeli airstrikes on Gaza Israel's indiscriminate airstrikes have primarily st…

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teleSUR (2023-05-12). Three Yemeni Soldiers Killed in Houthi Drone Strike. telesurenglish.net An overnight drone strike conducted by the Houthi group targeted military installations in the Harib district of Marib province, killing three soldiers and critically injuring five others. | RELATED: | "The Houthis targeted our soldiers stationed at Harib sites with an explosive-laden drone late on Thursday night, causing a large explosion," said an official who requested anonymity. | The drone attack occurs am…

Richard Becker (2023-05-12). Israel at 75: Fascist, apartheid and genocidal watchdog for US imperialism. liberationnews.org All people who believe in justice need to join in solidarity with the heroic and long-suffering Palestinian people.

Mnar Adley (2023-05-12). Africa Rising: Nkosi Mandela on South Africa Resisting Israeli Apartheid. mintpressnews.com Nelson Mandela's grandson and member of the African National Congress, Nkosi Zwelivelile Mandela, joins Mnar Adley in this exclusive interview to deconstruct Africa's rise against colonialism, and its fight against Israeli apartheid.

ecns.cn (2023-05-12). Around 2,000 Nazi badges seized at Guangzhou airport. ecns.cn A total of 1,881 Nazi badges in a courier were intercepted by Guangzhou Customs before they were shipped overseas through the airport of Guangzhou, Guangdong province, recently.

teleSUR (2023-05-12). NATO Liaison Office in Japan Harms Regional Peace, China Warns. telesurenglish.net On Friday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said that the Asia-Pacific lies beyond the geographical scope of the North Atlantic and has no need for a replica of North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). | RELATED: | He made the comment in response to reports that Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg confirmed respectively at interviews that the two s…

Rick Rozoff (2023-05-12). NGO/SCO/regime change crew blasts Georgian government for not joining massive NATO war games. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Agenda.geMay 12, 2023 Georgian Defence Minister rejects opposition criticism on absence from NATO exercise by pointing to "record number" of drills Georgian Defence Minister Juansher Burchuladze on Friday rejected the criticism by the domestic opposition about the absence of the Georgian Defence Forces from an ongoing NATO exercise by highlighting the "record number" of six …

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Palestine Action. (2023-05-12). Palestine Action On Day Ten Of 'The Siege'. popularresistance.org Yesterday the Israeli occupation bombarded densely populated areas of Gaza, murdering 13 Palestinians including 4 children. Not willing to tolerate British complicity in these sort of abuses, two actionists retaliated, this morning, against the British roots of Israeli aerial domination over Palestinians. | Palestine Action drove a car through the inner perimiter of Leicester's Israeli drone factory, UAV Tactical Systems (U-TacS), blockading the only entrance for the site. Two activists are using a lock on device to maintain the block in place, which immediately stopped a delivery from entering the premises. The…

Anonymous103 (2023-05-12). China's Government Calls America's Government an International Outlaw. southfront.org Illustrative Image | Written by Wang Wenbin, China's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson, held

teleSUR (2023-05-12). China Urges G7 Not to Be Accomplice to US Economic Coercion. telesurenglish.net On Friday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said that China is a victim of U.S. economic coercion, and urged G7 countries to stop engaging in exclusive "small circles" and refrain from becoming accomplices to economic coercion. | RELATED: | Wang made the remarks in response to recent media reports that G7 members will allegedly declare a joint response to economic coercion to send a signal to China. | Speakin…

teleSUR (2023-05-12). Ecuador and China Sign a Free Trade Agreement. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday night, China's Commerce Minister Wang Wentao and Ecuador's Production Minister Julio Prado signed a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) after a year of negotiation. | RELATED: | This bilateral deal will allow 50 percent of Ecuador's exportable supply to be immediately released from tariffs for entry into China. In the course of the next 10 years, 99.6 percent of Ecuadorian products will be completely tax-free. | Among the ma…

ecns.cn (2023-05-12). IMF prescribes fiscal support for households. ecns.cn China may need to boost fiscal support for households and launch additional monetary easing as the latest economic figures indicate that demand is yet to recover fully"ÄÇ…

ecns.cn (2023-05-12). Imaging satellite takes piggyback ride on spacecraft. ecns.cn The first satellite designed and built in China's northeastern province of Liaoning has been carried into space by the Tianzhou 6 cargo spacecraft, which was launched on Wednesday night, according to the Dalian University of Technology.

ecns.cn (2023-05-12). Xi: Build up capabilities of PLA submarine fleet. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping has stressed efforts to comprehensively enhance the capabilities of China's submarine fleet in order to realize the goals set for the 100th anniversary of the founding of the People's Liberation Army.

ecns.cn (2023-05-12). Exit, entry policies optimized. ecns.cn China will fully restore fast-lane entry and exit services at all ports starting on Monday, facilitating the cross-border travel of Chinese citizens and foreign nationals.

ecns.cn (2023-05-12). China aims to increase mental health facilities in schools by 2025. ecns.cn Ninety-five percent of schools and universities in China are to be equipped with psychology teachers by 2025, as the country takes more steps to strengthen mental health education of students, a new guideline said on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2023-05-12). China stands strong against apparent U.S. restrictions. ecns.cn China will resolutely object if the United States coerces its allies to restrict investment in China, the country's Ministry of Commerce said on Thursday.

Eric Zuesse (2023-05-12). China's Government Calls US Government an International Outlaw. dissidentvoice.org Wang Wenbin, China's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson, held his regular press conference in Beijing, on May 11th, and answered a reporter's question: "It was reported that the G7 Summit to be held in Japan will ask China to abide by international rules. Do you have any comment?" by saying that those countries are hypocritical for accusing …

scorinoco (2023-05-12). Bolivia Considering Using Yuan for Trade with China. orinocotribune.com Bolivia is considering "not transacting" in US dollars and instead using the Chinese national currency, the yuan, to carry out its international transactions with China, joining Brazil and Argentina in the de-dollarization trend. | The president of Bolivia, Luis Arce, stated in a press conference on Wednesday, May 10, that Bolivia is considering shifting to yuan in its bilateral trade with China, given that Argentina and Brazil, the two largest economies in the region, are already trading in yuan in their commercial activities with China. | Arce said that although the Latin American region has traditionally been…

RECALL JENKINS (2023-05-12). Friday 5/12: Recall Brooke Jenkins! indybay.org 325 China Basin Street, San Francisco | Public transit: MUNI #22 #15 and T Third light rail…

Richard Becker (2023-05-12). Israeli bombing of Gaza the latest in 75 years of massacres. liberationnews.org In four straight days of shelling of civilian areas in Gaza, Israeli planes have killed more than 33 Palestinians and injured more than 110, including several children.

Canadians for Justice, Peace in the Middle East (2023-05-12). One Year After the Killing of Shireen Abu Akleh, Canada Must Hold Israeli Officials Accountable. globalresearch.ca

Peoples Dispatch (2023-05-12). US 'seizes' over a dozen web domains related to Lebanese resistance group Hezbollah. peoplesdispatch.org In 2021, the US had similarly seized domains related to Press TV, Al-Masirah, and Palestine Today—all of them critical of the policies of the US and its allies, especially Israel…

Vanessa Beeley (2023-05-12). "Peace in the Middle East is sending Western Globalists and Israel into a tailspin." thealtworld.com Quantum Nurse www.quantumnurse.life presents: | Freedom International Livestream | On May 9, 2023 Thursday @ 12: 00 PM EST 5: 00 PM UK 6: 00 PM Germany | Guest: Vanessa Beeley | Topic: "Peace in the Middle East is sending Western Globalists and Israel into a tailspin."

Anonymous669 (2023-05-12). Iranian Economy Minister Arrives In Saudi Arabia, As Kingdom Appoints Ambassador To Tehran. southfront.org File image. | On May 11, Iran's minister of finance and economic affairs arrived in the Saudi city of Jeddah in the first visit to the kingdom by a senior Iranian official since the restoration of diplomatic relations between the two countries. | The semi-official Iranian Students' News Agency (ISNA) said that Ehsan Khandouzi arrived in Jeddah leading an economic delegation. The minister was welcomed at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah by officials of the Saudi government, Islamic Developmen…

Anonymous669 (2023-05-12). Death Toll From Israeli Attack On Gaza Reaches 31 (Videos). southfront.org Click to see full-size image. Source: the Israeli Air Force. | On May 11, the death toll from the Israeli operation against the Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) in the Gaza Strip reached 31. | The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) launched the operation, codenamed Shield and Arrow, early on May 9 in response to a series of rocket attacks that targeted settlements around Gaza a week earlier. At least 215 positions of the PIJ have been struck since the start of the operation, according to…

teleSUR, JDO (2023-05-12). Militarizan con 24.000 efectivos lado estadounidense de la frontera con México. telesurtv.net Autoridades de EE.UU. intentan controlar el flujo incrementado de migrantes, que aspiran a entrar a ese país antes de que expire el Título 42.

Oto Higuita (2023-05-12). øDe un mundo unipolar hacia uno multipolar? globalizacion.ca La pulsión del mundo hoy se puede inferir de lo que el portavoz del Ministerio de Exteriores de China, Wang Wenbin, dijo en una reciente rueda de prensa. Uno, cuál es la contradicción más importante que se presenta hoy en…

teleSUR, hvh, JDO (2023-05-12). Myanmar y Bangladés en alerta ante llegada de ciclón Mocha. telesurtv.net La portavoz de la Organización Meteorológica Mundial, Clare Nullis, señaló que se trata de un ciclón "muy peligroso".

teleSUR, nbb, JGN (2023-05-12). Presidente colombiano advierte sobre posible golpe de Estado. telesurtv.net El presidente Petro dijo: "¿Por qué conspiran para un golpe de Estado? Porque les aterroriza que acabemos la impunidad".

teleSUR, nama, JDO (2023-05-12). ONU condena muertes de civiles en Gaza por ataques de Israel. telesurtv.net Las víctimas mortales por los bombardeos de Tel Aviv contra la Franja de Gaza aumentaron a 31, entre ellos seis niños y tres mujeres. También se reporta un civil fallecido en Israel.

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (2023-05-12). Asciende a 29 cifra de muertos en la Franja de Gaza por bombardeos de Israel. telesurtv.net En el último ataque aéreo con drones contra la ciudad de Gaza, murió un palestino en la aldea de Ezbet Abd Rabo.

Visualizing Palestine (2023-05-11). Israel's Systemic Targeting of Journalists. dissidentvoice.org Tomorrow marks one year since veteran journalist Shireen Abu Akleh was murdered by the Israeli military while covering an Israeli invasion of Jenin refugee camp. The brutal silencing of her voice, and the images of Israeli riot police beating mourners at her funeral, will be remembered as defining moments exposing the cruelty of Israeli apartheid. …

Staff (2023-05-11). One Year After Israeli Sniper Kills Shireen Abu Akleh, No Justice for Palestinian-American Journalist. democracynow.org One year ago, on May 11, 2022, an Israeli soldier fatally shot the Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh in the head as she was reporting on an Israeli military raid just outside the Jenin refugee camp in the occupied West Bank. She was shot while wearing a blue helmet and blue flak jacket clearly emblazoned with the word "press." Abu Akleh was one of the most prominent TV journalists in the Arab world and had worked for Al Jazeera for a quarter of a century. She was also a U.S. citizen. But a year after her death, no one has been held accountable despite detailed testimony from eyewitness…

ecns.cn (2023-05-11). China to fully restore fast-track port entry, exit on May 15. ecns.cn China will fully resume fast-track entry and exit at ports to further facilitate the exchange of Chinese nationals and foreign personnel from May 15, the National Immigration Administration (NIA) announced on Thursday.

Larry Johnson (2023-05-11). My Chat With Judge napolitano Regarding CIA Lies and Ukraine. sonar21.com A chat with the Judge is stimulating and thought provoking, and today was no exception. One of the topics explored is what I call, "Russia's Cuban Missile Crisis." In 2016…

Lucas Leiroz de Almeida (2023-05-11). Russia Concludes Investigations on Donbass Genocide. globalresearch.ca

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infobrics (2023-05-11). How BRICS Is Coming Together to Challenge the U.S. Dollar. infobrics.org The US dollar is continuously facing backlash. Now Russia thinks that BRICS should do more. It has floated the idea of common currency…

infobrics (2023-05-11). China Is Cementing Its Position as an Arctic Superpower Through Russia. infobrics.org China is courting Russia to consolidate its power in the Arctic, even as it builds a fifth research station in Antarctica…

Anonymous103 (2023-05-11). UPDATED: Battle For Bakhmut On May 11, 2023 : Ukraine Declares New Victories (Video 18+). southfront.org Click to see full-size imageUPDATE: Prigozhin said that the Ukrainian offensive has already begun, and Zelensky's statement that it was allegedly delayed is an informational cover of the operations. | On May 11, there were additional reports that the AFU managed to take control of some areas in the Bakhmut region. Russian units of the 4th separate motorized strike brigade and the 374 separate motorized battalion lost some of their positions northwest of Kleshcheyevka. At the moment, the position…

Anonymous103 (2023-05-11). Military Situation In Bakhmut On May 11, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org Click to see full-size image | Russian forces captured several buildings on Chaikovskoho street; | Russian forces took control of Post Office in the north-west of Bakhmut city; | In the north-west of Bakhmut, Wagner fighters advanced along the streets of Medvedev, Chernyakhovsky, Tolbukhin; | Wagner's assault detachments captured several positions near the intersection of Levanevsky and Defenders of Ukraine streets; | The AFU captured some Russian positions and advanced about 600 meters near the…

Rick Rozoff (2023-05-11). 44 Georgian soldiers killed in Ukraine, U.S. viceroy pushes for all-out conflict with Russia. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Rustavi 2May 11, 2023 Another Georgian fighter died near Bakhmut in Ukraine Another Georgian fighter died near Bakhmut in Ukraine. According to the existing information, the deceased served in the foreign legion. As the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said, the Embassy of Georgia in Ukraine has been informed about the death of a Georgian citizen …

Anonymous103 (2023-05-11). Battle For Bakhmut On May 11, 2023 : Ukraine Declares New Victories (Video 18+). southfront.org Click to see full-size image | The heavy battle for the city of Bakhmut continues. Wagner fighters are slightly advancing on the city streets despite the lack of ammunition supplies, while some units of the Russian Army failed to save control of some areas on the city outskirts; and Ukrainian forces continue claiming new victories. | On the evening of May 10, the head of Wagner PMC Yevgeny Prigozhin reported that his fighters took control of 50,000 square meters more in Bakhmut. During the day,…

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Dave DeCamp (2023-05-11). Ukraine Claims Gains Near Bakhmut. news.antiwar.com Ukrainian military officials on Wednesday claimed that their forces made some gains near the eastern Donbas city of Bakhmut, where Russian forces have been steadily advancing for months. According to Oleksandr Syrskyi, commander of the Ukrainian Ground Forces, Ukrainian troops were able to push the Russians back by 2 kilometers (1.2 miles). "In some areas …

Anonymous669 (2023-05-11). UK Confirms Delivery Of Long-Range 'Storm Shadow' Cruise Missiles To Ukraine. southfront.org A Storm Shadow missile inside the Royal Air Force museum in London. By Wikimedia user (Rept0n1x). | On May 11, the United Kingdom confirmed that it had supplied Ukraine with Storm Shadow cruise missiles that has a range of more than 200 kilometers. | The announcement was made in the House of Commons by UK Defence Secretary Ben Wallace, who said that the missiles would "allow Ukraine to push back Russian forces based on Ukrainian sovereign territory". | Wallace said that…

krish-rad_ind (2023-05-11). EU, NATO, U.S.: All Are Now Committed to Defeating Russia in Ukraine. theduran.com

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2023-05-11). US Asked Türkiye for Access to Russian Air Defense System — FM. orinocotribune.com Ankara turned down a proposal that would have involved giving S-400s to Ukraine, Mevlut Cavusoglu has said | The US approached Türkiye in the hope that the country would grant Washington access to its Russian-made S-400 air defense systems or hand them over to Ukraine, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu claimed on Sunday. Ankara refused the request on the grounds that doing so would undermine its sovereignty and independence, he added. | In an interview with the newspaper Habertàºrk on Sunday, Cavusoglu recounted how the US had "made offers that directly concern our sovereignty, such as giving us…

teleSUR (2023-05-11). UK Sends Long-Range Missiles to Ukraine. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, Russia received "very negatively" the news about the United Kingdom's supply of long-range missiles to Ukraine. | RELATED: | "This requires an adequate response also from our forces, who will take the corresponding decisions from the military point of view," said the Kremlin spokesman Dmitri Peskov. | CNN reported that London has supplied Ukraine with Storm Shadow missiles, giving Ukrainian forces one of…

midwesternmarx (2023-05-11). Countries worldwide are dropping the US dollar: De-dollarization in China, Russia, Brazil, ASEAN By: Ben Norton. midwesternmarx.com The global de-dollarization campaign is gaining momentum, as countries around the world seek alternatives to the hegemony of the US dollar. China, Russia, Brazil, India, ASEAN nations, Kenya, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE are now using local currencies in trade.(Se puede leer esta nota en español aquí.)The global de-dollarization campaign is gaining momentum, as countries around the world seek alternatives to the hegemony of the US dollar.China and Russia are trading in their own currencies.B …

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midwesternmarx (2023-05-11). Zelensky regime's fate is sealed By: M. K. BHADRAKUMAR. midwesternmarx.com Moscow Kremlin ​The West's cryptic or mocking remarks doubting the Kremlin statement on the failed Ukrainian attempt to assassinate President Vladimir Putin do not detract from the fact that Moscow has no reason on earth to fabricate such a grave allegation that has prompted the scaling down of its Victory Day celebrations on May 9, which is a triumphal moment in all of Russian history, especially now when it is fighting off the recrudescence of Nazi ideology on Eur …

Anonymous103 (2023-05-11). Military Situation In Donbass On May 11, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org Click to see full-size image | Russian artillery struck the AFU positions near Stupochki; | Russian artillery struck the AFU positions near Avdeevka; | Russian artillery struck the AFU positions near Ugledar; | The Russian Army destroyed an ammo depot of the AFU near Belokuzminovka; | The Russian Army destroyed an ammo depot of the AFU near Preobrazhenka; | The Russian Army slightly advanced near Bilogorivka; | Clashes between Russian forces and the AFU continue in Mariinka;…

Anonymous103 (2023-05-11). Russian Forces Continue Surrounding Ukrainian Garrison In Avdiivka, DPR. southfront.org Click to see full-size image | Heavy battles are ongoing in the area of Avdiivka, where the Russian Army continues surrounding the Ukrainian garrison from several directions. | On May 11, Russian forces reportedly expanded the zone of their control north of Opytne and captured some Ukrainian strongholds on the southern outskirts of Avdiivka. Clashes are ongoing along the railway station and near the ninth district of the town. |

Anonymous103 (2023-05-11). NATO Has Now Openly Declared War Against Russia. southfront.org Illustrative Image | Written by NATO's Secretary General, Jens Stoltenberg, during

teleSUR (2023-05-11). Iran and Russia Discuss Further Improvement of Economic Ties. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, Iran and Russia conferred on methods to enhance comprehensive relations, specifically in the trade and economic fields. | Related: | At a quadrilateral meeting concerning the Syrian crisis held in Moscow, constructive deliberations occurred between the Iranian Foreign Minister, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, and his Russian counterpart, Sergei Lavrov. Additionally, the Syrian and Turkish Foreign Ministers were presen…

Pavel López Lazo (2023-05-11). South Africa to investigate alleged arms shipping to Russia. plenglish.com Pretoria, May 11 (Prensa Latina) South Africa will investigate the reality after allegations made by the U.S. ambassador Reuben Brigety that South Africa has shipped arms to Russia.

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Julie Varughese (2023-05-11). First Public Comments After African People's Socialist Party Members Indicted for Colluding with Russia. towardfreedom.org The "Uhuru 3," three of the four U.S.-based defendants—who are members of the African People's Socialist Party—spoke out for the first time since U.S. government indictments dropped last month that accuse them of trying to work with Russia to sow social discord in the United States. TF editor Julie Varughese reports.

Dave DeCamp (2023-05-11). US Ambassador Accuses South Africa of Supplying Russia With Weapons. news.antiwar.com The US ambassador to South Africa has accused the nation of secretly supplying Russia with weapons, a claim that drew a rebuke from Pretoria. US Ambassador Reuben Brigety said he knew that a Russian ship that docked in South Africa in December was loaded with weapons but did not provide evidence for the claim. "We …

unitedEditor (2023-05-11). Western interference in Turkish elections. unitedworldint.com UWI author Onur Sinan Gàºzaltan was the guest of Russia Today. The British Economist published an article that claimed Erdoƒüan victory in the presidential elections would harm democracy in Türkiye. Gàºzaltan responded questions in regard to the article and Western interventions into the elections. Below is the transcription of the program. Our guest is …

Anonymous103 (2023-05-11). Military Situation In Syria On May 11, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org Click to see full-size image | On May 11, Russia reported that Idlib militants violated the ceasefire regime in Greater Idlib 2 times: 1 — in Idlib province, 1 — in Latakia province; | On May 11, artillery of Turkish-backed forces shelled SDF positions near Tel Tamar; | On May 11, an SAA officer was killed and four policemen were wounded in a car explosion in Damascus. ISIS claimed responsibility for the attack; | On May 10, foreign ministers of Syria, Turkey, Russia and Iran met in Moscow to…

Anonymous669 (2023-05-11). Turkish, Syrian Foreign Ministers Hold High-Level Talks In Moscow. southfront.org The foreign ministers of Russia, Syria, Turkey and Iran have met in Moscow (Russian Foreign Ministry) | On May 10, the foreign ministers of Russia, Syria, Turkey and Iran met in Moscow for high-level talks on the normalization process between Ankara and Damascus. | In his opening speech, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov expressed hope that the meeting would pave the way to drafting a road map for normalizing Turkish-Syrian relations. The minister said that he sees Moscow's task as "not only…

WSWS (2023-05-11). Assange and the Australian government's persecution of alleged Afghan war crimes whistleblower. wsws.org The Australian Labor government is itself presiding over prosecutions aimed at punishing those who have exposed war crimes in Afghanistan, in a clear parallel with the attempted US extradition of Assange.

WSWS (2023-05-11). Assange and the Australian government's persecution of Afghan war crimes alleged whistleblower. wsws.org The Australian Labor government is itself presiding over prosecutions aimed at punishing those who have exposed war crimes in Afghanistan, in a clear parallel with the attempted US extradition of Assange.

Dianne Mathiowetz (2023-05-11). Okefenokee Swamp threatened by proposed strip mine. workers.org Okefenokee Swamp, Georgia. Atlanta A years-long struggle by the Muskogee Creek Nation and environmentalists to preserve the Okefenokee Swamp, home of the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, is ramping up its campaign to stop Alabama-based Twin Pines Minerals from strip mining the eastern edge of this unique ecosystem. Opponents say that . . . |

Anonymous669 (2023-05-11). Israel Assassinates Another Islamic Jihad Commander In Gaza (Videos). southfront.org Click to see full-size image. Source: the Israeli Air Force. | On May 11 afternoon, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) assassinated another senior commander of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) in the Gaza Strip. | The commander was identified as Ahmad Abu Daqqa. He was reportedly the second-in-command in the PIJ's rocket force. Ali Ghali, the commander of the force, was killed in an Israeli strike on Gaza in the morning. | The IDF said that the assassination of Abu Daqqa was carrie…

Staff (2023-05-11). Headlines for May 11, 2023. democracynow.org Children Among the Dead as Israeli Airstrikes on Gaza Kill 27 Palestinians, Rep. Rashida Tlaib Leads Capitol Hill Nakba Event Despite Speaker McCarthy's Efforts to Cancel It, 8 Killed in Growing Unrest Across Pakistan over Arrest of Ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan, Five Killed as Gunman Opens Fire on Historic Synagogue in Tunisia, Japan Plans to Open NATO Liaison Office, Rep. George Santos Pleads "Not Guilty" to 13 Federal Charges, Sen. Dianne Feinstein Returns to Capitol Hill After Lengthy Illness, Daniel Perry Gets 25-Year Sentence for Murdering Texas Protester; Gov. Abbott Has Pledged a Pardon,…

Staff (2023-05-11). Israeli forces kill 25 Palestinians, as we reach the anniversary of them killing journalist Shireen Abu Akleh. thecanary.co Israel's army have been bombing Palestinians with another escalation of violence. Strikes have killed 25 people in the blockaded Palestinian enclave. Israeli forces have killed rebels as well as civilians, including several children. Palestinian rebels in the Gaza Strip have fired more than 500 rockets at Israel, causing no casualties so far. The Arab League …

_____ (2023-05-11). Palestine Is Boiling and Will Not Cool Down. strategic-culture.org The Israeli aggression against Palestinians has reached the point where they are not permitted to hear the call to prayer, Steven Sahiounie writes. | Khader Adnan, 45, of Jenin in the occupied West Bank, died while on a hunger strike in an Israeli prison. | He started the hunger strike on February 5, when he was arrested and sentenced in an Israeli military court and placed into "administrative detention", which means detention without charges in abhorrent prison conditions. | It was the Israeli common practice of administrative detention that prompted the hunger strike. | Held without charges or trial, this mark…

Robert Inlakesh (2023-05-11). Israel Launches A New War On Gaza, Kills Overwhelmingly Civilians, But Why Now? thelastamericanvagabond.com At around 2: 00 AM, Tuesday Morning, unprovoked Israeli airstrikes rained down on residential buildings throughout the besieged Gaza Strip. Israel had decided to launch an assassination campaign against leaders in the Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) movement, murdering three of them along with their families whilst they slept in their beds at night. Despite the majority

teleSUR (2023-05-11). Palestinian Death Toll From Israeli Airstrikes Reaches 25. telesurenglish.net In the early hours of Thursday, Israel continued to indiscriminately shell the Gaza Strip, killing three citizens and wounding 15 people. From Tuesday until today, the Israeli occupation forces have left 25 Palestinians dead. | RELATED: | According to data from the Palestinian authorities, the Israeli bombardments have killed 15 civilians, including six children. The number of wounded in Gaza now amounts to 79 people. | Am…

Peoples Dispatch (2023-05-11). "Israel is built on the ruins of hundreds of Palestinian villages" peoplesdispatch.org The International People's Assembly (IPA) organized an online event to mark 75 years of the Nakba and the Palestinians' continued resistance against the Zionist colonial apartheid occupation of Israel…

Tamara Nassar (2023-05-11). Resistance vows to fight on after more Israeli assassinations. electronicintifada.net Rockets from Gaza claim first Israeli fatality since escalation began.

Omar Karmi (2023-05-11). Stuck in Israel's stranglehold. electronicintifada.net Squeezed on all sides, Palestinians increasingly look for change at the top.

Ahmed Al-Sammak (2023-05-11). Israel kills woman weeks before wedding. electronicintifada.net Dania Adas and Muhammad Saad had planned their celebrations and their future.

Nora Barrows-Friedman (2023-05-11). Podcast Ep 77: Zionism's inevitable demise. electronicintifada.net Ghada Karmi's new book explains the inevitability of the one-state solution and a post-colonial future in Palestine.

Jessica Buxbaum (2023-05-11). Israel's Latest Hasbara Scheme Enlists High School Students as Trolls Against Palestine. mintpressnews.com The Israeli government is training high school students as part of its propaganda efforts to combat criticism of its policies and delegitimize the BDS movement.

Staff (2023-05-11). Serbia and China Mark Anniversary of Embassy Bombing by NATO. globalresearch.ca

Rick Rozoff (2023-05-11). Georgia: NATO's land bridge to Eurasia. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Spelling of the NATO official's name is that provided by the Georgian Defense Ministry. ==== Georgian Ministry of DefenseMay 11, 2023 A farewell meeting was held with the deputy head of the NATO-Georgia essential package A farewell meeting was held with the Deputy Head of the NATO Core Team, Sarah Wolff, at the Ministry of …

Rick Rozoff (2023-05-11). U.S. senators appeal to Blinken, Power to insure Georgians vote right way. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Rustavi 2May 11, 2023 US Senators appeal to the US Secretary of State to establish a long-term observation mission in Georgia for the 2024 elections US Senators Jeanne Shaheen and Jim Risch have sent a letter to the US Secretary of State and the head of the Agency for International Development, in which they appeal …

Rick Rozoff (2023-05-11). New AFRICOM/NATO military outpost: Ivory Coast. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com The Barack Obama/Hillary Clinton regime overthrew the Ivorian government of President Laurent Gbagbo with the assistance of French and United Nations troops in 2011, at the time it was also attempting to also overthrow governments in Iraq, Libya, Syria and Yemen. What has subsequently been deemed the rules-based international disorder. — RR ==== U.S. Army …

_____ (2023-05-11). U.S. Remains Largest Military Spender by Far. strategic-culture.org The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute's data shows that Washington spends three times as much on its military than China, the second-largest spender, Ashik Siddique reports. | By Ashik SIDDIQUE | World military spending reached a new record high of $2.24 trillion in 2022, according to new data published by the That's up 3.7 percent since the previous year, including the steepest increase am…

ecns.cn (2023-05-11). China National Offshore Oil reaches historical high. ecns.cn Oil and gas production of China National Offshore Oil Corp reached a historical high last year and has further ensured domestic energy security, the company said on Thursday during a press conference in Beijing.

ecns.cn (2023-05-11). China's civil aviation industry continues to grow. ecns.cn The number of commercial airports in the Chinese mainland has increased to 254 as of last year, a rise of six over the end of 2021, according to a newly released report about China's civil aviation development.

ecns.cn (2023-05-11). 'Permanent populations' lower in S China manufacturing hubs. ecns.cn Official data on Monday shows that three manufacturing cities in Guangdong — Shenzhen, Foshan, and Dongguan — saw a negative growth in their permanent population in 2022.

ecns.cn (2023-05-11). More single Chinese women tend to buy homes before marriage. ecns.cn A survey conducted by China Youth Daily shows that among 2,006respondents, 84.2 percent said more and more single women are buying houses before marriage with 93.9 percent in full support.

ecns.cn (2023-05-11). China, Ecuador sign agreement for trade, investment cooperation. ecns.cn China inked a free trade agreement with Ecuador on Thursday to further tap the potential of trade and investment cooperation between the two countries, according to the Ministry of Commerce.

ecns.cn (2023-05-11). Beijing tops China as most attractive city for talents. ecns.cn Beijing, the capital of China, has taken the crown as the most attractive city for talents in China, China Economic Weekly reported.

ecns.cn (2023-05-11). Commerce Minister meets with U.S. Ambassador to China. ecns.cn Commerce Minister Wang Wentao met with U.S. Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns on Thursday. The two sides exchanged views on China-U.S. economic and trade relations, and economic and trade issues of respective concern, according to the Ministry of Commerce.

ecns.cn (2023-05-11). China has 700 million metric tons of grain storage capacity. ecns.cn China's grain warehouses are capable of providing about 700 million metric tons of storage capacity, an official said on Thursday, generally on par with the country's annual grain output.

ecns.cn (2023-05-11). China's huge cosmic-ray observatory LHAASO approved for operation. ecns.cn China's Large High Altitude Air Shower Observatory (LHAASO) – one of the country's key national science and technology infrastructure facilities, passed national acceptance procedures on Wednesday evening, hoping to reveal athe origin of cosmic rays, a century-old mystery.

Alina Ramos Martin (2023-05-11). Humans from China among first settlers in the Americas. plenglish.com Beijing, May 11 (Prensa Latina) Humans from China were among the first groups to arrive in the Americas and they did so in two migratory waves, according to a study released here.

Dave DeCamp (2023-05-11). Jake Sullivan Meets With China's Top Diplomat in Vienna. news.antiwar.com National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met with China's top diplomat for two days in Vienna this week, marking the highest level of in-person engagement between the two nations since President Biden and President Xi Jinping held talks in Bali last November. According to a White House readout, Sullivan and Wang Yi, director of China's Central …

RECALL JENKINS (2023-05-11). Friday 5/12: Recall Brooke Jenkins! indybay.org 325 China Basin Street, San Francisco | Public transit: MUNI #22 #15 and T Third light rail…

unitedEditor (2023-05-11). "Old global power structures are changing" unitedworldint.com By Dure Akram for UWI reporting from Lahore, Pakistan In an interview to UWI, the former Prime Minister of Pakistan speaks of India's foreign policy as an example to follow, calls Afghanistan "a future life line" and blames his government of not establishing according relations "due to fear from the U.S.". Mr. Khan also predicts …

Anonymous669 (2023-05-11). Israeli Army Says Over 500 Rockets, Mortars Were Fired From Gaza (Videos). southfront.org Click to see full-size image. Source: the Israeli Air Force. | Palestinian armed factions have launched at least 507 rockets and mortars from the Gaza Strip since the start of the current confrontation, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) announced on May 11. | The rocket attacks targeted Tel Aviv and the surrounding area in central Israel as well as the southern cities of Sderot, Ashkelon and nearby settlements. | The IDF said that at least 368 of the projectiles crossed the separatio…

Anonymous103 (2023-05-11). Military Situation In Yemen On May 11, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org

Brittani Banks (2023-05-11). The Taliban and the Islamic State Continue to Fight for Afghanistan's Future. independentmediainstitute.org On April 25, 2023, U.S. officials confirmed that the Taliban had killed the head of the Islamic State (IS) cell operating in Afghanistan. Though his identity has not been revealed, the IS leader is believed to have masterminded the 2021 Kabul airport attack that killed 170 Afghan civilians and 13 U.S. military personnel. His assassination …

Rhoda Wilson (2023-05-11). Iranian study finds neurological adverse effects occur after all types of covid vaccinations. expose-news.com

unitedEditor (2023-05-11). Iran's view on the Turkish elections: Erdogan or Kilicdaroglu? unitedworldint.com As Türkiye's election season gains momentum and the primary presidential candidates emerge, Iran — one of Türkiye's most important neighbors and regional competitors — is closely following this pivotal political event. Iranians from all walks of life, including politicians and policymakers, have been pondering two key questions for weeks: Who will emerge victorious in the …

Farid Abdel-Nour (2023-05-11). 1 Year Ago Israel Killed Shireen Abu Akleh. We Won't Forget Her, or the Nakba. truthout.org Two weeks before an Israeli sniper killed Shireen Abu Akleh, Reporters Without Borders marked the fourth anniversary of the killing of Palestinian journalists Ahmed Abu Hussein and Yasser Murtaja by Israeli forces. The organization also reported that from March 30, 2018, to April 25, 2022, "at least 144 Palestinian journalists [had] been at the receiving end" of Israeli military or police violence. |

teleSUR, JDO (2023-05-11). Militarizan con 24.000 efectivos lado estadounidense de la frontera con México. telesurtv.net Autoridades de EE.UU. intentan controlar el flujo incrementado de migrantes, que aspiran a entrar a ese país antes de que expire el Título 42.

teleSUR, JGN (2023-05-11). Ataque aéreo de la ocupación israelí contra Gaza deja tres palestinos muertos. telesurtv.net El más reciente asedio de Israel ha dejado al menos 24 palestinos asesinados, incluyendo mujeres y menores de edad, y unos 70 heridos.

teleSUR, hvh, JCM (2023-05-11). Presidente de Rusia anula régimen de visados con Georgia. telesurtv.net Desde el 15 de mayo, los georgianos podrán entrar y salir de Rusia sin visados, excepto para trabajo y estudios.

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (2023-05-11). Asciende a 29 cifra de muertos en la Franja de Gaza por bombardeos de Israel. telesurtv.net En el último ataque aéreo con drones contra la ciudad de Gaza, murió un palestino en la aldea de Ezbet Abd Rabo.