Dave DeCamp (2023-05-24). Boris Johnson Sent to Texas to Lobby Republicans to Keep Arming Ukraine. news.antiwar.com Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson met with a group of Republicans in Texas on Monday to urge them to continue supporting Ukraine in its war with Russia, POLITICO reported. The Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA), a pro-Ukrainian think tank based in Washington, decided to enlist Johnson to push Republicans to support Ukraine as more …
_____ (2023-05-24). Elections turn Turkey into yet another arena of the US-Russian standoff. journal-neo.org 
Anonymous765 (2023-05-24). Kiev Leaves No Hope To Attack Russian Flanks. southfront.org 
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Anonymous834 (2023-05-24). Kiev Used US-Supplied Vehicles To Invade Russia. southfront.org 
Click to see the full-size image | Written by Lucas Leiroz, journalist, researcher at the Center for Geostrategic Studies, geopolitical consultant. | The US claims that the weapons sent to Ukraine are only used within the borders of the conflict zone, but it is increasingly clear that this equipment is being used by Ukrainian forces to carry out terrorist attacks in the undisputed Russian territory. Photos and videos shared on the internet show that US armored vehicles were used by pro-Kiev forces to…
Anonymous669 (2023-05-24). Russian Lancet Loitering Munitions Takes Out Two Ukrainian S-300 Launchers in Kherson (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 | The Russian military has targeted yet another Soviet-made S-300PS long-range air defense system of Kiev forces in the Kherson region. | Videos that surfaced online on May 23 show Lancet loitering munitions targeting two 5P85S transporter erector launchers (TELs) of the system. The vehicles re…
Anonymous103 (2023-05-24). Military Situation In Southern Ukraine On May 24, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | Russian artillery struck AFU positions near Gulyaipole; | Russian artillery struck AFU positions near Orikhiv; | Russian artillery struck AFU positions near Kamyanske; | Up to 125 Ukrainian servicemen, 2 motor vehicles, 1 howitzer were destroyed by Russian artillery in southern Donetsk and Zaporozhye region, according to the Russian MOD; | Up to 25 Ukrainian servicemen, 7 motor vehicles, 1 Msta-B howitzer in Kherson region, according to the Russia…
Anonymous103 (2023-05-24). In Video: Unmanned Boats Targeted Russian Ship In Black Sea. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | On the morning of May 24, the Armed Forces of Ukraine attempted to attack Russian reconnaissance ship Ivan Khurs of the Black Sea Fleet. The ship was ensuring the safety of the Turkish Stream and Blue Stream gas pipelines in the economic zone of Turkey. | Three unmanned boats targeted the ship at about 5.30 am local time. The incident took place 140 kilometers northeast of the Bosphorus. | As a result of response fire, the attack failed. All Ukrainian boats were destroyed by fire from the st…
Staff (2023-05-24). Jeffrey Sachs: Bipartisan Support of War, from Iraq to Ukraine, Is Helping Fuel U.S. Debt Crisis. democracynow.org 
The United States faces a default on its debt in early June if a deal on the debt ceiling is not reached between the Biden administration and Republicans in Congress before then. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is pushing for sweeping budget cuts and new work requirements for recipients of government programs, including Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid and SNAP. Notably, however, neither Republicans nor Democrats are proposing cuts to one of the biggest drivers of the nation's debt: the massive U.S. military budget. "We've got to get this military-industrial lobby under control, but it's h…
Brian Berletic (2023-05-24). US Meddling in Thai Elections + NATO-Ukraine Actions Vindicate Russian Fears. thealtworld.com I discuss with Garland Nixon the results of recent elections in Thailand heavily influenced by US meddling and the impact it will have on US-Chinese tensions.
Dave DeCamp (2023-05-24). US Says It's Investigating Reports of US Equipment Used in Belgorod Raid. news.antiwar.com Biden administration officials have said that the US is looking into reports of US military equipment being used in a cross-border raid that was launched from Ukraine into Russia's Belgorod region. Both Russia and the militias that launched the attack said US armored vehicles were used in the raid. But the Biden administration is claiming …
Kyle Anzalone (2023-05-24). Ukrainian Intelligence Says It's Trying to Kill Putin. news.antiwar.com The Ukrainian intelligence service says it's attempting to kill Russian President Vladimir Putin. A high-ranking official admitted to actively plotting the Russian leader's assassination after a recent drone attack on the Kremlin. "Putin is noticing that we are getting closer and closer to him," Vadym Skibitsky, the deputy head of Ukraine's Main Intelligence Directorate, told Welt in an interview. …
thecommunists (2023-05-24). Zelensky piling up his millions as Nato tries regime change via assassination. thecommunists.org The failed bid to assassinate Russian president Vladimir Putin in May, whether directly ordered by the west-backed junta in Ukraine or the work of freelancing fascists, signalled a new level of provocation and threat against Russia. The drone attack on the Kremlin, taken together with the supply by Britain and others of long-range weapons capable …
Anonymous103 (2023-05-24). Military Situation In Donbass On May 24, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | Russian artillery struck the AFU positions near Avdeevka; | Russian artillery struck the AFU positions near Ivanivske; | The Russian Army destroyed an ANT/PQ-36 counter-battery system near Ugledar; | The Russian Army destroyed an ammo depot of the AFU near Verkhnekamenskoye; | The AFU reportedly destroyed 3 command posts, 4 concentrations of weapons and military equipment, 1 ammo depot, 2 artillery units in the past 24 hours; | Clashes between Rus…
Dave DeCamp (2023-05-24). Russia-China Ties at 'Unprecedented High' Due to Western Pressure. news.antiwar.com Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said Wednesday that cooperation between Russia and China has reached an "unprecedented high" due to pressure both nations are facing from the West. "Today, relations between Russia and China are at an unprecedented high level," Mishustin said in talks with Chinese Premier Li Qiang in Beijing. "They are characterized by …
Dave DeCamp (2023-05-24). Neo-Nazi Militia Used US Armored Vehicles in Attack on Russia's Belgorod Region. globalresearch.ca
teleSUR (2023-05-24). Russia's Belgorod Suffers New Drone Attack. telesurenglish.net On Monday, Belgorod Governor Viacheslav Gladkov denounced a new drone attack against this Russian territory, which was already attacked by Ukrainian saboteurs earlier in the week. | RELATED: | "The night was restless. There were a large number of drone attacks. The anti-aircraft defense dealt with most of them," Gladkov said, adding that the attack caused no casualties but caused damage to cars, some houses and administrative buildin…
Dave DeCamp (2023-05-24). Russia Says Warship Attacked By Ukrainian Sea Drones Near Bosphorus Strait. news.antiwar.com Moscow said Wednesday that a Russian warship protecting pipelines in the Black Sea was attacked by unmanned Ukrainian speedboats near the Bosphorus Strait, far from Russian and Ukrainian territory. The Russian Defense Ministry said the naval ship Ivan Khurs repelled the attack by three unmanned watercraft in an incident that took place about 87 miles …
Ana Ibis Falcón Lamoth (2023-05-24). Havana to host Russia-Cuba Friendship Race. plenglish.com Havana, May 24 (Prensa Latina) The 7th Friendship Race, in salute to the 78th anniversary of the victory over fascism and the end of the Great Patriotic War (1941-1945), will be held in Havana on May 27, its organizers announced today at a press conference.
Rick Rozoff (2023-05-24). Japanese prime minister to join Zelensky at NATO summit in nation bordering Russia. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Kyodo NewsMay 24, 2023 Japan PM Kishida mulls attending NATO summit in July: gov't sources Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is making arrangements to attend a NATO summit scheduled for July, government sources said Wednesday, as the Asian country has deepened ties with the trans-Atlantic alliance amid global security concerns. On the sidelines of the …
unitedEditor (2023-05-24). Towards a new free multipolar world. unitedworldint.com By Dr.Elie Hatem United World International has started publishing papers that were presented to the Global Multipolarity Confernce held on April 29. At last, UWI published the video address of Sergey Lavrov, Russian Foreign Minister, to the conference that was organized by Nova Resistência (Brazil), the New International Order Initiative Türkiye), the International Eurasian Movement …
Boaventura de Sousa Santos (2023-05-24). The US empire and the complicity of intellectuals. indybay.org Interventions have always been dictated by the geopolitical and economic interests of the country. In fact, the United States is no exception to this rule. On the contrary, every empire acts in this way (see, for example, the invasions of Russia by Napoleon and Adolf Hitler). History also shows that imperial interests have often led to the suppression of aspirations for self-determination.
Bevan Ramsden (2023-05-24). Labor Rushes Through a Bill to Exempt AUKUS Nuclear Submarines from Environmental Protections. asia-pacificresearch.com
MEE staff (2023-05-24). Turkey elections: Anti-refugee politician backs Kilicdaroglu, hints he'll become 'interior minister'. middleeasteye.net 
Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-05-24). Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki in China. libya360.wordpress.com Ann Garrison Eritrea can chart an exciting new development path through mutually respectful collaboration with China. Any doubt that a new multipolar world has emerged in the Horn of Africa should have dissipated last week with Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki's trip to China. President Xi Jinping rolled out the red carpet for Afwerki and his delegation and…
ecns.cn (2023-05-24). Sinopec vows to 'deepen cooperation in oil and gas resources'. ecns.cn China Petrochemical Corp, or Sinopec, vowed on Wednesday to strengthen cooperation on oil and gas pipeline networks between central Asian and Southeast Asian countries and regions, and promote collaboration in areas of new energy.
Mohammad Ayesh (2023-05-24). Arabic press review: Egyptian prisoners launch collective hunger strike. middleeasteye.net 
Arabic press review: Egyptian prisoners launch collective hunger strike | Meanwhile, Qatar is set to boost investments in Egypt while Saudi Arabia tops regional box office revenues | Wed, 05/24/2023 – 13: 53 | A media tour of the Correctional and Rehabilitation Center in Badr City, 70 kilometres northeast of Cairo, on 16 January 2022 (AFP)
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Unicorn Riot (2023-05-24). The Battle at NagaWorld: The Longest Strike in Cambodian History Rages On, PT. II. unicornriot.ninja
Dave DeCamp (2023-05-24). CENTCOM Lied About Drone Strike in Northwest Syria That Killed a Civilian. news.antiwar.com US Central Command claimed they killed a senior al-Qaeda leader in a May 3 drone strike when announcing it on Twitter even though they had no confirmation of who died, CNN reported Tuesday. The victim of the drone strike turned out to be 56-year-old Lotfi Hassan Misto, a father of 10 who was killed while …
Andrew Korybko (2023-05-24). Why's The Pakistani Establishment Pressuring Leading PTI Members To Defect? thealtworld.com The Establishment's pressure on leading PTI members to defect represents the culmination of the second phase of their plan that was designed to restore Pakistan's vassalhood status vis-à -vis its Western overlords in parallel with strengthening its feudal political system.
David Cronin (2023-05-24). Internal paper shows EU eager to embrace Israel's killer cops. electronicintifada.net Force practices racist violence preached by Itamar Ben-Gvir.
_____ (2023-05-24). Led by China and India: The Global South Is Trying to Fix the UN. strategic-culture.org Dr. Ramzy BAROUD | In anticipation of next month's United Nations Security Council "The reform of the Security Council should uphold fairness and justice, increase the representation and voice of developing countries, allowing more small and medium-sized countries to have more opportunities…
Anonymous834 (2023-05-24). Zelensky Humiliatingly Withdraws From Meeting With Lula In Japan. southfront.org 
Click to see the full-size image | Written by Ahmed Adel, Cairo-based geopolitics and political economy researcher. | Ukrainian President Volodymir Zelensky responded with irony to a journalist's question about why he did not meet with his Brazilian counterpart Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva during their respective visits as guests to the G7 Summit in Japan. However, given that Zelensky responded defensively, it is clear he, and not Lula, is disappointed in the meeting not occurring. | On May 19, the Ukrainian president's team…
_____ (2023-05-24). Clown Prince Zelensky's Saudi And Japanese Slime Trail. strategic-culture.org The way forward for Japan, as well as Taiwan and Korea, is to emulate Saudi Arabia and to tiptoe away as gingerly as they can from their American lords and masters. |
Max Elbaum (2023-05-24). Sanders and Johnson: Trump and all his GOP opponents must be defeated. peoplesworld.org 
Within days of Joe Biden announcing he will run for re-election, Senator Bernie Sanders and newly elected Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson endorsed his candidacy. Sanders said: "The last thing this country needs is a Donald Trump or some other right-wing demagogue who is going to try to undermine American democracy or take away a woman's right …
Rick Rozoff (2023-05-24). NATO military official visits Taiwan. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com The China ProjectMay 24, 2023 NATO official visits Taiwan as patchwork approach to countering Beijing emerges NATO Defense College confirmed a previously unreported meeting in Taiwan in March. It's just one of an array of regional and global moves aimed at restraining China's future military options. In late March, as global media focused on how …
ecns.cn (2023-05-24). Full consultation needed in Japan's Fukushima water plan: Ministry. ecns.cn Japan should ensure its nuclear-contaminated water is treated in a scientific, open, transparent and safe way, and try its best to prevent risks, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said.
Anonymous669 (2023-05-24). Syrian Gunfire Target Israeli Drone Operating Over Golan Front. southfront.org 
St. Inigoes, Md. (June 27, 2005) — A "Skylark" Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) on display at the 2005 Naval UAV Air Demo held at the Webster Field Annex of Naval Air Station Patuxent River. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Daniel J. McLain. | On May 24, gunfire from Syria territory targeted a drone of the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) that was operating over the Golan Heights front. | In a statement, the IDF said that the drone was conducting "routine surveillance activity"
Anonymous103 (2023-05-24). Military Situation In Iraq On May 25, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | On May 23, three YBS members were killed by Turkish drone attack in the Snuni area north of Sanjar; | On May 16, three PKK members were killed by Turkish drone attack in Khana Sor; | The Iraqi Popular Mobilization Units will form the second brigade consisting of 2000 fighters in the town Sinjar. | MORE ON THE TOPIC: : |
_____ (2023-05-24). The PRC-Japan rivalry extends to Europe. journal-neo.org 
Together with India, China and Japan form today the strategic triangle on which the political and economic situation in Asia will increasingly depend. The latter however is the continent where the focus of the current stage of the "Great Game" is shifting more and more definitely. Leaving the territory of another continent, which for centuries, […] | –°–æ–æ–±—â–µ–Ω–∏–µ
Editor (2023-05-24). The U.S. continues to lose Middle East power and 'Tel Aviv' makes things worse. mronline.org 
If the U.S. wishes to navigate its way in a world where it no longer rules, but shares power with China, it must reconnect with reality.
Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2023-05-24). Bolivia's president highlights deepening ties with China. plenglish.com La Paz, 24 May (Prensa Latina) President Luis Arce said at the 2nd World Trade and Investment Summit on Wednesday that relations between Bolivia and China have been continuously deepening for 38 years through cooperation and cultural exchange.
teleSUR (2023-05-24). World Trade Summit In China, A "Unique" Opportunity – Arce. telesurenglish.net The president of Bolivia, Luis Arce Catacora, participated this Wednesday in the II World Trade and Investment Promotion Summit of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade. | RELATED: | Arce participated in the summit held in Beijing with a virtual intervention and spoke of China's role on the world stage and bilateral cooperation on issues of industrialization of zinc and lithium, among others. | He stressed that the s…
Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-05-24). De-dollarisation Clashes with India-China Border Dispute. libya360.wordpress.com Saheli Chowdhury The global de-dollarisation trend is not totally a bed of roses, or at least there are thorns in the roses that have to be taken into account. While de-dollarisation seems to be an irreversible trend on the global scale, at regional levels it is running into bilateral or regional political tensions. In this…
ecns.cn (2023-05-24). China's digital economy scale reaches $7.12 trillion: report. ecns.cn The scale of China's digital economy reached 50.2 trillion yuan (around $7.12 trillion) in 2022, maintaining its position as the world's second largest, according to a report published by the Cyberspace Administration of China on Tuesday.
ecns.cn (2023-05-24). Breathtaking scenery of Puma Yumco Lake in Tibet. ecns.cn Breathtaking scenery of the Puma Yumco Lake with an altitude of about 5,000 meters in Shannan City, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region. Covering an area of 292 square kilometers , Puma Yumco literally means 'The Blue Jewel which is floating in the sky'.
ecns.cn (2023-05-24). One-China principle prerequisite for Taiwan's participation in foriegn cooperation. ecns.cn Taiwan is an inalienable part of China's territory, and the one-China principle is a prerequisite for Taiwan's participation in foreign economic cooperation, the Ministry of Commerce said on Tuesday.
ecns.cn (2023-05-24). China special envoy meets with French official in Paris. ecns.cn Li Hui, held talks with Frederic Mondoloni, the director general of political and security affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of France in Paris, France on Tuesday.
ecns.cn (2023-05-24). China-built railway wagon assembly plant in Nigeria officially enters operation. ecns.cn A railway wagon assembly plant built by China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) in Kajola of Ogun State, Nigeria officially entered operation on Monday, the Xinhua News Agency reported on Tuesday.
ecns.cn (2023-05-24). "2023 Forum on the Development of Xizang, China" held in Beijing. ecns.cn A forum on the development of Tibet kicked off on Tuesday in Beijing.
ecns.cn (2023-05-24). Digital economy seen as key to development. ecns.cn China's economic rebound has been better than expected, and because it has a strong digital economy, the prospect of an electronic currency should be explored.
ecns.cn (2023-05-24). China, Brazil aim to bolster bilateral ties. ecns.cn Brazil and China are set to embrace a higher state of strong partnership, and the two sides have shown strong commitment to bolstering bilateral trade, cooperation in aviation and high-tech sectors, and response to climate change.
Anand Naidoo (2023-05-24). The Heat: G7 Communique on China. america.cgtn.com 
China pushes back against harsh rhetoric from G7 nations. The Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Saturday that it lodged a strong protest to G7 summit host Japan and other relevant parties after the group pointed fingers at China on a number of topics. The ministry …
_____ (2023-05-24). US Threatens Georgia with Sanction: "The Beacon of Democracy" over direct flights and visa free travel. journal-neo.org 
Anonymous669 (2023-05-24). IRGC Says It Dismantled Terrorist Cell In Southeastern Iran. southfront.org 
File image. | On May 24, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said that it dismantled a terrorist cell during an operation in the southeastern Iranian province of Sistan and Baluchestan in cooperation with intelligence services. | In a statement, the guards said that two terrorists were killed and a third was captured during the operation. Loads of weapons and ammunition were also seized. | The IRGC didn't provide any additional information about the counter-terrorism operation, or clarify the allegiance of t…
MEE correspondent (2023-05-24). Iran: Outgoing security chief Shamkhani planning bid for presidency. middleeasteye.net 
Anonymous669 (2023-05-24). Israeli Army Drops Leaflets Over Lebanon Warning People Against Approaching Frontline (Photos). southfront.org 
Maximillian Alvarez (2023-05-24). East Palestine, 100 Days Later. therealnews.com 
It's been over 100 days since the catastrophic derailment of a Norfolk Southern train carrying over 100,000 gallons of toxic materials occurred in East Palestine, Ohio, on Feb 3. Since then, residents of East Palestine and the surrounding area in Ohio and Pennsylvania have had their lives turned completely upside down. Entire families have been uprooted from their homes, with many having to live in hotels or wherever they can find shelter, unable to return home out of fear of exposure to chemicals that were spilled into the water and soil from the derailment and spewed into the air from Norfolk Southern's "
Peoples Dispatch (2023-05-24). Cyclone Mocha adds to the problems of Myanmar's Rohingyas, kills 145 in its wake. peoplesdispatch.org 
A total of 21 townships—17 in Rakhine State and four in Chin State—have been declared as disaster (cyclone)-affected areas by the authorities…
Staff (2023-05-24). Kissinger at 100: New War Crimes Revealed in Secret Cambodia Bombing That Set Stage for Forever Wars. democracynow.org 
A bombshell new investigation from The Intercept reveals that former U.S. national security adviser and Secretary of State Henry Kissinger was responsible for even more civilian deaths during the U.S. war in Cambodia than was previously known. The revelations add to a violent résumé that ranges from Latin America to Southeast Asia, where Kissinger presided over brutal U.S. military interventions to put down communist revolt and to develop U.S. influence around the world. While survivors and family members of these deadly campaigns continue to grieve, Kissinger celebrates his 100th birthday this week. "This…
Anonymous103 (2023-05-24). Military Situation In Syria On May 24, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
The New Arab (2023-05-24). 'Palestine must be obliterated,' Says Deleted Times of Israel Column. globalresearch.ca
Middle East Eye (2023-05-24). Israel Pushes Law Banning Palestinian Flag. globalresearch.ca
Prof. Marjorie Cohn (2023-05-24). "There Is No Safe Place in Gaza": Palestinians Speak Out During Israeli Assault. globalresearch.ca
Peoples Dispatch (2023-05-24). Israeli authorities are trying to kill Walid Daqqa inside prison, claim Palestinians. peoplesdispatch.org Walid Daqqa has been inside an Israeli prison since 1986. The 61-year-old needs intensive medical care after being diagnosed with bone marrow cancer last year and suffering a blood clot-induced stroke this year in February…
WUFJEP (2023-05-24). Friday 5/26: Free Palestine! indybay.org Israeli Consulate | 456 Montgomery | San Francisco…
splcenter (2023-05-24). Anti-Asian violence underscores need for honest history, rejection of hate. splcenter.org
Staff (2023-05-24). Protest Song Of The Week: 'La Banda Más Chingón en Wyoming' By No-No Boy Featuring Mariachi Los Broncos. shadowproof.com Originally published at Ongoing History of Protest Music No-No Boy is a multimedia project formed by Julian Saporiti & Erin Aoyama while pursuing their doctorates at Brown University. The project employs music as an educational tool to teach historical lessons about the Asian American experience, something they both share in their heritage. Saporiti's family were …
WSWS (2023-05-24). To combat "fake news," India's far-right government creates new body of state censors. wsws.org The Modi government is trying to eviscerate the citizenry's constitutionally protected democratic right to free expression on social media by creating a bureaucracy to suppress "fake, false or misleading" news, especially about its own actions.
Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2023-05-24). Cuban FMC members meet with Cambodian Minister of Women's Affairs. plenglish.com Phnom Penh, May 24 (Prensa Latina) The delegation of the Federation of Cuban Women(FMC), led by its Secretary General Teresa Amarelle, visits the Kingdom of Cambodia and will meet with Minister of Women's Affairs Kantha Phavi on Wednesday.
Abdul Rahman (2023-05-24). Is there a way out in sight to Lebanon's political crisis? peoplesdispatch.org Political groups and parties elected to the parliament in the last elections were first unable to cobble up a majority, and after Michel Aoun's term ended in October, no cabinet could be formed without a president. However, over the past few months, the candidature of Suleiman Frangieh for president has gained traction…
Staff (2023-05-24). Is there a way out in sight to Lebanon's political crisis. peoplesdispatch.org The Jeddah declaration adopted at the end of the recently concluded 32nd summit of the League of Arab States urged "all Lebanese parties to dialogue in order to elect a president of the republic who fulfills the aspirations of the Lebanese people" and who can assure regular functioning of the constitutional institutions along with policies …
WSWS (2023-05-24). Outrage continues over police tasering of 95-year-old woman in Australian nursing home. wsws.org What happened to Clare Nowland speaks volumes about two critical issues—the rising levels of police violence and the appalling conditions in chronically-underfunded aged care homes.
Bill Scheuerman, Sid Plotkin (2023-05-24). Steering the Titanic into the Iceberg. dissidentvoice.org Patty Chayefsky's film Network, an acid-laced spoof of capitalist media, reaches its climax when Chairman Arthur Jensen, leader of the fictional mega-corporation CAA, thunders his disapproval to the crazed but wildly popular anchorman, Howard Beale. Encouraging his viewers to protest CAA's unpatriotic merger deal with Saudi Arabian capitalists, Jensen accuses Beal of having "meddled with …
teleSUR (2023-05-24). 300 Unprotected Level Crossings to Be Secured in Sri Lanka. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, Bandula Gunawardena, Sri Lanka's Minister of Transport and Highways, said will secure its over railway network by fortifying over 300 unprotected level crossings situated along its 1,610 km rail tracks. | Related: | According to Gunawardena, in a session of the parliament, the modifications to secure the level crossings will be completed in two months. | Gunawardena also said that the total estimated cost…
Walt Zlotow (2023-05-24). Pentagon Keeping America Safe… Blowing Up Syrian Sheepherder, Father of Ten. globalresearch.ca
Joseph W. Elder (2023-05-24). From the Archives: Forty Months of Failure. progressive.org As Henry Kissinger nears 100, our October 1972 story reports from an off-the-record meeting in which he and President Nixon 'were certain they could end the war in Vietnam in six months.'
Luis Linares Petrov (2023-05-24). Parliament of Vietnam analyzes two draft laws. plenglish.com The bill of the Tender Law was debated last March by the Permanent Legislative Committee and seeks to guarantee transparency in these processes through compliance. | The Civil Defense Law bill, on the other hand, was presented last November to the fourth session of the Legislature, delimits the activities in this sphere and defines the rights and obligations of agencies, organizations and individuals in the exercise of their functions, as well as the management and State resources for its execution. | The said bill has the purpose of completing and improving the legal framework for the prevention, control and ac…
Anonymous669 (2023-05-24). Iran Appoints Ambassador To Saudi Arabia. southfront.org 
Alireza Enayati, Via Twitter. | On May 23, Iran appointed Alireza Enayati, a veteran diplomat, as its ambassador to Saudi Arabia after resuming bilateral relations two months ago. | Enayati served as Iran's ambassador to Kuwait from 2014 to 2019. Later, he was director general of the Persian Gulf Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He also previously served as assistant to the foreign minister, according to the semi-official Fars News Agency. | Iran and Saudi Arabia agreed on March 10…
Anonymous669 (2023-05-24). Infamous Saudi Cleric Moved Out From Syria's Greater Idlib — Reports. southfront.org 
Abdullah al-Muhaysini as seen in a propaganda video. | Infamous Saudi cleric Abdullah al-Muhaysini has moved from the northwestern Syrian region of Greater Idlib, which is ruled by al-Qaeda-affiliated Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), to neighboring Turkey, several Syrian opposition sources revealed on May 22. | Al-Muhaysini arrived in Syria 2013 to support efforts to overthrow the government of President Bashar al-Assad. The cleric quickly aligned himself with jihadist groups, includin…
MEE staff (2023-05-24). Israel passes budget after increasing funds to ultra-Orthodox communities. middleeasteye.net 
Israel passes budget after increasing funds to ultra-Orthodox communities | Government accused of 'looting' public purse after deals with far-right and ultra-Orthodox coalition partners to pass parliament vote | Wed, 05/24/2023 – 07: 47 | Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu greets National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, ahead of a vote on the national budget on 23 May 2023 at the parliament in Jer…
Brittani Banks (2023-05-24). How The U.S. War on Taiwanese Semiconductors Might Benefit Japan. independentmediainstitute.org On May 15, 2023, Berkshire Hathaway reported in a Form 13F filing to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission that it had completed the sale of its $4 billion stake in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC). This sale completed a process that began in February 2023, when Berkshire Hathaway announced that it sold 86 percent …
CRD (2023-05-24). G7 Protest Against US-led War; Banko Brown's Murder; Turkey's Critical Elections By CRD. indybay.org Pacifica's Capitalism, Race and Democracy on G7 Protest Against US-led War; Banko Brown's Murder & Turkey's Critical Elections By CRD…
Staff (2023-05-24). Gigante tecnológico Huawei promueve servicios de su nube para Latinoamérica y el Caribe. cubadebate.cu Huawei, uno de los gigantes tecnológicos de China, abrió hoy un evento para promover las distintas prestaciones, innovaciones y oportunidades que ofrece su nube al sector empresarial e institucional de América Latina y el Caribe. Se auguró mayor avance de la herramienta en terrenos como comercio electrónico y economía digital, entre otros.
teleSUR, JCM (2023-05-24). Presidente Xi Jinping promete a Rusia el firme apoyo de China. telesurtv.net El mandatario chino resaltó el continuo desarrollo de las relaciones bilaterales y una cooperación polifacética que fructificó en el aumento de la confianza.
teleSUR, SH (2023-05-24). Rusia y China afrontarán a los países que impongan su voluntad. telesurtv.net El primer ministro ruso, anunció que los presidentes de Rusia y China se reunirán a finales de año.
teleSUR, lvm, YSM (2023-05-24). ONU pide ayuda para afectados por ciclón Mocha en Myanmar. telesurtv.net Se identificaron a quienes han perdido sus hogares, y los que carecen de acceso a servicios de salud y agua potable.
teleSUR- hvh (2023-05-24). Presidente iraní se reúne con su par indonesio en Yakarta. telesurtv.net Ambos líderes rubricaron un acuerdo preferencial de comercio en el Palacio Presidencial de Bogor, ubicado en Yakarta.
Editor (2023-05-24). Editorial/Fuerzas de clase detras del asesinato de Jordan Neely. workers.org 
Debido a la lucha de masas, Daniel Penny, blanco y ex marine, cuyo estrangulamiento de 15 minutos de duración provocó la muerte de Jordan Neely, un afroamericano de 30 años sin hogar y con un enfermo mental, fue acusado de homicidio involuntario en segundo grado. Si es declarado culpable, y . . . |
Staff (2023-05-24). OPS destaca capacidades cubanas en la producción de medicamentos. cubadebate.cu El director de la Organización Panamericana de la Salud y director Regional para las Américas de la Organización Mundial de la Salud, Jarbas Barbosa, destacó hoy la importancia de aprovechar las capacidades de Cuba en la producción de medicamentos para el beneficio de la región, al agradecer el encuentro con el ministro cubano José àÅngel Portal Miranda.
teleSUR, dcdc, JCM (2023-05-24). ONG instan a Israel a liberar al prisionero Walid Daqqa. telesurtv.net Las ONG palestinas responsabilizan al Servicio de Prisiones de Israel (SPI) de negligencia médica y del agravamiento del estado de salud de Daqqa.
teleSUR, JCM (2023-05-24). Ataque suicida causa cuatro muertos en el noroeste de Pakistán. telesurtv.net En el atentado murieron tres agentes de seguridad y un civil, y otros dos uniformados resultaron heridos. Ningún grupo se ha atribuido aún la autoría del ataque.
teleSUR, odr, YSM (2023-05-24). Reportan erupción del volcán Merapi en Indonesia. telesurtv.net Según los reportes, este martes el volcán expulsó materias volcánicas, incluida lava, a dos kilómetros de distancia.
teleSUR (2023-05-23). Director Of TeleSur To Receive Journalism Award In Honduras. telesurenglish.net Patricia Villegas, Colombian journalist and director of the TeleSUR network, will receive this Wednesday, May 24, one of the "Mártires de la Resistencia" journalism awards from the hands of the President of Honduras, Xiomara Castro. | Related: | During the gala, Villegas will receive the "Wendy àÅvila" award, in honor of the young woman who dedicated herself to the struggle against the coup d'état against Manuel Zelaya…
Click to see the full-size image | Written by Lucas Leiroz, journalist, researcher at the Center for Geostrategic Studies, geopolitical consultant. | Once again, Germany makes it clear that it is willing to sacrifice its own strategic interests just to match US geopolitical plans. The country is launching a campaign to extend the boycott of Russia to the level of sanctions against the nuclear sector, which will seriously harm Berlin and other states, but will favor American interest of increasing tens…
Illustrative Image | Since the rule of the current Kiev regime is based on lies, fake images on the TV screens and emotional TikTok videos, Ukrainian soldiers on the front lines are always armed with cameras. Most of the videos from the battlefields are shared by Ukrainian servicemen. Ukrainian men are paying with their blood in an attempt to become popular heroes. | Unfortunately, they also film their defeats. After the city of Artyomovsk (former Bakhmut) came under the full Russian control, thousa…
I will apologize up front for using the campy 1984 movie, Revenge of the Nerds, as a prescient portrayal of the shifting power relationship that favors Russia and China and…
On May 10, an earlier announced meeting of the foreign ministers of the Astana format participants — Russia, Iran, Turkey and Syria — took place in Moscow. It should be noted that this summit of representatives of the Quartet took the baton from the heads of defense departments. The latter shows that Russia, as the […] | –°–æ–æ–±—â–µ–Ω–∏–µ 
Green Berets and their partner force, the Maghaweir al-Thowra (MaT), during a joint patrol mission near At-Tanf Garrison, Syria, April 29, 2020. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. William Howard) | The United States is training ISIS terrorists in the southeastern Syrian area of al-Tanf on sabotage, Sergey Naryshkin, director of Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service, revealed on May 24. "According to our information, the U.
By Miko Peled / MintPress News The annual display of Jewish Supremacy in Palestine, known as the Flag March, is not limited to the Old City of Jerusalem. It is part of a campaign of intimidation in cities around the country that have a significant Palestinian population. This year this racist, violent display of supremacy …
Though the United States remains a strong supporter of Israel, there are some indications that the supposed 'unbreakable bond' with Tel Aviv is faltering, though more in language than in deeds. | Following the provocative ' The language used by the US State Dep…
Click to see full-size image. Source: the Israeli Defense Forces. | On May 25, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) announced that it had downed a drone that crossed the frontline with Lebanon. | The IDF Spokesperson's Unit said in a brief statement that the drone was downed near the settlement of Zar'it, adding that it was tracked by Israeli air defenses."The IDF will continue to act to prevent any violation of the sovereignty of the State of Israel," the statement reads. | The IDF re…
Khoramshahr 4 or Kheibar ballistic missile. Source: the Tasnim News Agency. | On May 25, Iran announced that it had successfully tested an upgraded version of the Khorramshahr medium-range ballistic missile. | The new version, dubbed Khoramshahr 4 or Kheibar, was unveiled in the presence of Defense Minister Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Ashtiani during an event marking the 41st anniversary of the liberation of the southwestern city of Khorramshahr."The message of the Ministry of…
Israel: US voices support for civil society groups targeted by legislation | Israel set to clampdown on human rights groups through a new bill that will restrict foreign funding | Thu, 05/25/2023 – 08: 53 | A man walks past a billboard advertising a campaign by Israeli rights group B'Tselem ahead of the US President's official visit, Bethlehem, 13 July 2022 (AFP) | The United States on Wednesday voiced supp…
Months after an explosive Norfolk Southern train derailment changed their lives and communities forever, residents of East Palestine, Ohio, and the surrounding area feel "numb," lied to, and abandoned… and they're running out of drinkable water.