(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 …
(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…
(2023-05-15). Imran Khan's Arrest Brings Pakistan's Crisis Closer To Its End Game. popularresistance.org
(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.
(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,…
(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…
(2023-05-15). AU and US officials meet in Sudan. plenglish.com Addis Ababa, May 15 (Prensa Latina) African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat met with US Assistant Secretary of State Molly Phee on Monday in Saudi Arabia to discuss the conflict in Sudan.
(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.
(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…
(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.
(2023-05-15). Saudi Arabia Could Aid BRICS' De-Dollarization Initiative: Here's How. infobrics.org De-dollarization is currently a prominent topic of discussion across the globe. Many nations have stepped forward to reduce their reliance on the dollar and implement an alternative financial system…
(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 …
(2023-05-15). Russian Artillery Units Purge Rear Of Kyiv's Forces In Donbass Amid Clashes Around Bakhmut. southfront.org 
(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 …
(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…
(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.
(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.
(2023-05-15). U.S. Meddling Contributed to the Russia-Ukraine War, It's Time We Stop Meddling Around the World. globalresearch.ca
(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 …
(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.
(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.
(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…
(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.
(2023-05-15). This War is the Big One: "The Objective is to Destroy Russia and the Russian Empire" globalresearch.ca
(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."
(2023-05-15). Cries and Whispers Along the Russian Watchtowers. globalresearch.ca
(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 …
(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…
(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…
(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 …
(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 
(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
(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…
(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.
(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…
(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.
(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…
(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…
(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.
(2023-05-15). Unspoken Divisions within NATO. Turkey is "Sleeping with the Enemy". Turkey's Elections, Washington Wants to Get Rid of Erdogan. globalresearch.ca
(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, …
(2023-05-15). Japanese Rally Against G7 Summit in Hiroshima. telesurenglish.net Over 200 Japanese people rallied at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park in a protest against the upcoming Group of Seven (G7) summit, carrying banners reading "No War Accomplices" and "No G7." | RELATED: | "Japan is saying it will send a peaceful message of abolishing nuclear weapons to the world through this summit, but at the same time it is seeking to rely on nuclear weapons to achieve 'national security.' This is contradictory," said Ichiro…
(2023-05-15). China's Report On US Cyber Attacks Only Scratches Surface Of Washington's Impunity. popularresistance.org
(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'
(2023-05-15). Tipi Erected At Thacker Pass; Law Enforcement Issues Final Warning. popularresistance.org Peehee Mu'huh, Nevada – On Thursday, the Humboldt County Sheriff's department issued a final warning to Indigenous land defenders at Thacker Pass. Members of law enforcement are demanding that the land defenders vacate a service road leading into the lithium mining operation. The Indigenous land defenders have erected a tipi on a proposed water line, set to feed lithium development at the rate of 500,000 gallons for every ton of lithium processed. | Dorece Sam, an enrolled member of the Fort McDermitt Paiute-Shoshone Tribe, spoke during a Facebook livestream on Friday, saying "Mother's Day is coming up. This here…
(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
(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…
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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…
(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…
(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…
(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 …
(2023-05-15). Turkey Presidential Election Heads to Runoff as Erdoğan Faces Toughest Challenge of 2-Decade Rule. democracynow.org 
Turkey's closely watched presidential election is headed to a May 28 runoff, as both incumbent President Recep Tayyip Erdoƒüan and his main rival fell short of the 50% needed to win outright in Sunday's vote. Erdoƒüan is facing his toughest challenge since coming to power 20 years ago, as opposition candidate Kemal Kƒ±lƒ±àßdaroƒülu leads a broad coalition in a bid to unseat him amid criticism for his administration's economic policies, weakening Turkey's democracy and poor response to the deadly February earthquakes. Kƒ&plusm…
(2023-05-15). Anticlerical Rule Is on the Rise in Iran. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-15). "Israel Is Built on the Ruins of Hundreds of Palestinian Villages" globalresearch.ca
(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…
(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 …
(2023-05-15). Euthanasia Right Defender Cecilia Heyder Dies in Chile. telesurenglish.net In the early hours of Monday, Cecilia Heyder, a well-known Chilean pro-euthanasia and human rights activist, passed away as a result of metastatic cancer, lupus and a blood disorder. | RELATED: | "We will always keep in our memory and spirit her struggles. Cecilia will never die because she lives on in our hearts, thoughts, and memories," her daughter tweeted. | "Our dear Cecilia Heyder, who fought until her last day fo…
(2023-05-15). Ilhan Omar Voted to Withdraw from Somalia, but She's No Anti-Imperialist. transcend.org 10 May 2023 – Congresswoman Ilhan Omar is not the progressive she is thought to be. She follows US policy regarding her native Somalia and has connections there that compromise her actions. True anti-imperialist politics are needed to counteract the US interference that has devastated the country.
(2023-05-15). Tamaulipas Accident Leaves 26 Mexicans Dead. telesurenglish.net On Sunday, a collision between a freight truck and a van caused the death of 26 Mexicans. The accident occurred on the Hidalgo-Zaragoza highway, in the state of Tamaulipas. | RELATED: | After the impact, the two vehicles ended up on fire. The trailer of the truck was not found when Civil Protection agents arrived. They found the bodies of a child and a woman. | Later, when the firefighters managed to put out the fire caus…
(2023-05-15). US-backed Military Once Again Targets Deposed Pakistani PM Imran Khan. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-15). Bail for Imran Khan sparks protests by ruling coalition in Pakistan. peoplesdispatch.org The ruling coalition in Pakistan has launched a sit-in protest outside the Supreme Court to oppose the court's order granting relief to former Prime Minister Imran Khan after his arrest last week…
(2023-05-15). A Historic Defeat of Imperialism: Arab League Readmits Syria. transcend.org 10 May 2023 – On Sunday [7 May], the Arab League voted to readmit Syria, marking a significant step in Damascus' efforts to normalize relations with regional countries. Assad Could Attend an Arab League Summit in Saudi Arabia Later This Month…
(2023-05-15). As Arab States Seek Peace, US Insists That Syrians Suffer. transcend.org 14 May 2023 – After the Arab League re-admits Syria, Washington threatens new sanctions to prevent reconstruction.
(2023-05-15). Biden Unilaterally Extends 'National Emergency' Targeting Syria. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-15). Erdoƒüan upsets opposition hopes of victory, run-off with Kƒ±lƒ±àßdaroƒülu expected in Turkey's presidential race. peoplesdispatch.org The incumbent People's Alliance led by the Justice and Development Party (AKP) secured a majority with close to 50% of all votes and 321 seats in the 600-seat parliament. For…
(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…
(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…
(2023-05-15). Philippine President's Trip to the United States. journal-neo.org 
On April 30, Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the president of the Philippines, departed for a five-day trip to the United States of America. In a way, the trip served as the culmination of a number of in-depth assessments designed to probe the stance of all three significant players in the region who form the field of […] | –°–æ–æ–±—â–µ–Ω–∏–µ
(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%.
(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…
(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.
(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".
(2023-05-15). Los robos financieros de Estados Unidos. globalizacion.ca øUsted se ha preguntado qué hubiera pasado si algún gobierno de América Latina, Asia, àÅfrica o Europa se adueñara de una empresa estadounidense estacionada en esos territorios para entregársela en bandeja de plata a una persona que no estuviera de…
(2023-05-15). Delegación de mujeres cubanas prosigue visita a Vietnam. cubadebate.cu Una delegación de la Federación de Mujeres Cubanas (FMC) que encabeza su secretaria general, Teresa Amarelle, continúa este lunes en la provincia de Ninh Binh la visita de trabajo que realiza a Vietnam desde el jueves último.
(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.
(2023-05-15). Muere la activistas pro-eutanasia Cecilia Heyder en Chile. telesurtv.net Durante años Heyder se abocó a la defensa de diversas causas relacionadas con los derechos humanos incluyendo el derecho a un "buen morir" en la última etapa de su vida.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.