(2025-05-26). Father of 9 children killed in Israel strikes in intensive care. newarab.com 
The father of Hamdi Al-Najjar, himself a doctor, was at home in Khan Younis with his 10 children when an Israeli air strike occurred, killing all but one of them. He was rushed to the nearby Nasser Hospital in southern Gaza where he is being treated for his injuries…
(2025-05-26). Israeli airstrike on Gaza school-turned-shelter kills 30 Palestinians, including children. presstv.ir Israel's overnight airstrikes kill at least 30 Palestinians, with one targeting a school in central Gaza housing displaced families.
(2025-05-26). Gaza child, 4, dies from severe malnutrition due to Israeli blockade. presstv.ir A 4-year-old Palestinian boy succumbs to severe malnutrition under Israeli regime's ongoing blockade of the Gaza Strip.
(2025-05-26). Father of nine children—killed in Israeli airstrike on Gaza—fights for his life. presstv.ir A Palestinian doctor, who lost nine children in an Israeli strike on Friday, remains in critical condition.
(2025-05-26). How the West can stop Israel and end Gaza's 'intolerable' suffering. asiatimes.com 
The British, French and Canadian leaders issued a joint statement on May 19 in which they condemned Israel's "egregious actions" in Gaza, warning that concrete action could follow if it does not stop its military offensive. They said an 11-week blockade on humanitarian aid reaching the territory had led to an "intolerable" level of human …
(2025-05-26). Israeli military unveils plan to internally displace entire remaining population of Gaza. wsws.org The Israeli military on Sunday unveiled a plan to occupy three-quarters of the Gaza Strip, pushing the entire remaining Palestinian population onto one-quarter of the enclave's territory.
(2025-05-26). Spain's Morenoite CRT peddles illusions in protest pressure on imperialism over Gaza genocide. wsws.org By claiming imperialist governments can be pressured into halting genocide, the CRT works to tie the working class to the imperialist state and block a movement that can stop the genocide.
(2025-05-26). Head of US-backed Gaza aid group resigns over 'principles' >. newarab.com 
In a statement by the
(2025-05-26). Families of hostages protest Gaza war escalation in Tel Aviv. newarab.com 
Israelis took to the streets of Tel Aviv and Jerusalem on Saturday in what were described as major rallies protesting According to Israeli media, protesters marked the 600th day of the war, with anger intensifying following Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's
(2025-05-26). South Gaza bakeries close after three days as flour runs out. newarab.com 
Bakeries supported by the World Food Programme (WFP) in the southern Gaza Strip ceased operations on Sunday, just three days after reopening following the Israeli siege. | The bakeries were forced to close due to the very limited quantities of flour recently allowed into the war-torn territory by Israel, which has imposed The UN and aid groups have said the humanitarian convoys are not enough to meet the huge needs of people in Gaza. | One bakery owner told Anad…
(2025-05-26). US presses Israel to reenter Gaza talks, delay offensive: report. newarab.com 
The Trump administration is reportedly putting pressure on Two sources have told The Jerusalem Post that US officials have pressed the Netanyahu government to delay plans for its anticipated invasion of the Palestinian territory and told it to re-engage in truce talks. | This comes only a few days after the Israeli prime minister instructed his n…
(2025-05-26). Spain hosts European, Arab nations to pressure Israel on Gaza. newarab.com 
The international community should look to sanction Israel to stop the war in Gaza, Countries Israel had long counted on as allies have been adding their voices to
(2025-05-26). Swiss authorities exploring probe into US-backed Gaza aid group. newarab.com 
Swiss authorities said on Sunday they were exploring whether to open a legal investigation into the activities of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, The move comes after a Swiss NGO submitted a request for a probe into
(2025-05-26). Israel's new Gaza aid system likened to 'concentration camps'. newarab.com 
(2025-05-26). Protesters across Europe urge intl. intervention to stop Gaza genocide. presstv.ir Thousands of protesters in Berlin, Paris, and Stockholm demand their governments break their silence on Israel's genocidal war in Gaza, urging immediate international intervention and sanctions against the regime.
(2025-05-26). Tens of thousands in Tel Aviv, other cities protest Gaza war escalation. presstv.ir Tens of thousands of Israeli settlers have staged rallies across the Israeli-occupied territories to express outrage over the failure of prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu's administration to secure the release of captives held in Gaza.
(2025-05-26). Daesh-linked gang leader looting Gaza aid under Israeli protection: Report. presstv.ir A criminal gang leader tied to the Da'esh terrorist group has emerged in the besieged Gaza Strip under Israeli protection, plundering the limited humanitarian aid convoys entering the war-torn territory amid a 12-week Israeli siege, according to a report by Palestinian media.
(2025-05-26). NGOs sue Paris Air Show for showcasing Israeli arms companies. presstv.ir A coalition of advocacy groups has filed a legal complaint to prevent the participation of Israeli arms companies in the Paris Air Show over the Tel Aviv regime's ongoing genocidal war in Gaza.
(2025-05-26). Israel has no intention of ending Gaza aid crisis: US-based aid contractor. presstv.ir Israel has no intention of alleviating the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza, says director of a US-Israeli firm.
(2025-05-26). Spain proposes international sanctions on Israel to stop war on Gaza. presstv.ir Spain's foreign minister says the international community should look to sanction Israel to stop the war in Gaza.
(2025-05-26). A light extinguished: The story of a Palestinian journalist killed with her dream. presstv.ir The cowardly murder of Gaza-based journalist Nour Qandeel is not only a crime against an individual or a family, but also a stark symbol of the collective tragedy that Palestinian journalism faces…
(2025-05-26). Journalist, his family members, among 23 killed in new Israeli strikes on Gaza. presstv.ir At least 23 Palestinians have been killed in separate Israeli air strikes across the Gaza Strip, among them a journalist and a senior rescue service official, according to Gaza health officials.
(2025-05-26). Mexican journalist José Carlos González shot dead in Acapulco. CPJ Staff
(2025-05-26). CPJ, human rights organizations urge Jordanian authorities to reverse decision to block websites. CPJ Staff
(2025-05-26). Tax audits target Hong Kong journalists, news outlets as press freedom concerns intensify. CPJ Staff
(2025-05-26). Russian authorities raid Bars TV station, editor's home over defamation case, seize equipment. CPJ Staff
(2025-05-26). CPJ, others call on UK prime minister to exert diplomatic pressure to secure writer Alaa Abdelfattah's release. CPJ Staff
(2025-05-26). CPJ, partners press Cambodia to release environmental reporter Ouk Mao. CPJ Staff
(2025-05-26). US press freedom groups launch Journalist Assistance Network to address growing need for legal, safety, immigration resources. cpj.org
(2025-05-26). Central African Republic journalist Landry Ulrich Nguéma Ngokpélé detained. CPJ Staff 
(2025-05-26). Turkish journalist àñznur Deƒüer's terrorism trial opens for her reports on PKK. CPJ Staff
(2025-05-26). Motarilavoa Hilda Lini, 'a trailblazer' for Vanuatu women in politics, dies. asiapacificreport.nz 
RNZ Pacific Motarilavoa Hilda Lini, a pioneering Ni-Vanuatu politician, has died. Lini passed away at the Port Vila General Hospital on Sunday, according to local news media. Lini was the first woman to be elected to the Vanuatu Parliament in 1987 as a member of the National United Party. She went on to become the…
(2025-05-26). The age of bullshit. onlineopinion.com.au In a world of 'frameworks', 'stakeholders', and 'outcomes' public language is losing its grip on meaning.
(2025-05-26). Of saints and sinners. onlineopinion.com.au If Francis is to become a saint, he has to produce two miracles… after his death. Milei is already well on the way to more than two miracles, well before his.
(2025-05-26). Europe-Japan GCAP fighter racing against China's rising air power. asiatimes.com 
The UK, Japan and Italy are turbocharging their sixth-generation Global Combat Air Program (GCAP) stealth fighter ambitions in a race to outpace China's fast-rising and now battle-proven airpower. The South China Morning Post (SCMP) recently reported that GCAP's acceleration reflects growing concern over China's growing edge in military technology. That was on display in the …
(2025-05-26). Eyewitness video shows moment of plane crash in Kazakhstan. presstv.ir A passenger plane flying from Azerbaijan to Russia crashed near the city of Aktau in Kazakhstan.
(2025-05-26). Concerns mounting over new energy crisis in EU as Russian gas transit via Ukraine ends. presstv.ir As the agreement allowing Russian gas transit through Ukraine to Europe expires on Tuesday, concerns are mounting over new energy crisis in EU.
(2025-05-26). More than 260 Rohingya refugees arrive in Indonesia. presstv.ir More than 260 Rohingya refugees have arrived in Indonesia's westernmost province of Aceh after floating at sea for days.
(2025-05-26). Rescue workers search for survivors after powerful quake strikes China's Tibet. presstv.ir Rescue workers search rubble for survivors after powerful quake strikes China's Tibet.
(2025-05-26). California firefighters battling wildfire near Los Angeles. presstv.ir California firefighters battle a fast-moving wildfire.
(2025-05-26). Search, rescue ops continue in Tibet's Shigatse following deadly 7.1 magnitude earthquake. presstv.ir Rescue efforts continue in Shigatse region after a devastating earthquake hit Tibet.
(2025-05-26). Aerial shots of damage caused by the Eaton fire in Altadena, California. presstv.ir Aerial shots show the destruction of a wide range of houses by the Eaton fire in Altadena, California.
(2025-05-26). Activists in Mexico rally against incoming Trump's anti-immigration policies. presstv.ir Migrant rights groups in Mexico demonstrated against the proposed anti-immigration measures of US President-elect Donald Trump.
(2025-05-26). 'Un-American,' 'Help people already here'- birthright citizenship debate divides NY. presstv.ir With the new administration of Trump rolling out immediate policy pushes on immigration, reaction on the street ran the gamut from horror to firm support.
(2025-05-26). Nearly 200 migrants deported from US, all men, arrive in Venezuela. presstv.ir Two planes carrying Venezuelan migrants deported from the US landed at Venezuela's La Guaira airport.
(2025-05-26). Trump's Targets: Why Japan and Canada Wait for G7 Relief. thinktank.pk As the world watches the buildup to the G7 Summit scheduled for June 15-17, 2025, in Kananaskis, Canada, two key nations—Japan and Canada—find themselves in a delicate waiting game. The summit, a gathering of the world's leading industrialized democracies, has become a critical juncture for addressing U.S. President Donald Trump's aggressive tariff policies and his …
(2025-05-26). Ni tantico así. cubadebate.cu La dignidad del pueblo cubano no está en venta. No es mercancía ni privilegio. Es un valor intrínseco a la estirpe mambisa, heredera del independentismo y el antiimperialismo de Martí y Fidel. Por ello, ante la provocación de la embajada de EE.UU. vuelve la advertencia histórica del Che para no bajar la guardia jamás, de que no se puede confiar en el imperialismo ni tantico así.
(2025-05-26). Documentary: Shadows of the Rainbow. thinktank.pk 
"Shadows of the Rainbow: The Lasting Legacy of Vietnam's Herbicides" uncovers the devastating impact of U.S. chemical warfare during the Vietnam War (1955-1975). Explore how Agent Orange and the lesser-known Agent Blue, laced with arsenic, left a toxic legacy of cancers, birth defects, and environmental ruin. This documentary reveals the intergenerational health crisis, Vietnam's poisoned …
(2025-05-26). Germany: Three construction workers fall to their death. wsws.org The latest spate of horrific industrial accidents can only be fought independently of politicians, corporations and trade union bureaucrats. The aim must be to reveal the causes of accidents in detail and take joint action to remedy abuses!
(2025-05-26). New Zealand's budget for austerity and war. wsws.org The right-wing government aims to double military spending while cutting public healthcare, driving down wages, reducing workers' retirement savings and kicking teenagers off welfare.
(2025-05-26). 5 years since the police murder of George Floyd. wsws.org Floyd's murder at the hands and knees of the Minneapolis Police Department sparked mass sustained protests in the United States and internationally. But five years later the cops, supported by all capitalist parties, continue to kill record numbers of people.
(2025-05-26). Duisburg Regional Court rules chants of "From the river to the Sea, Palestine will be free" and "Yalla Intifada" are not punishable by law. wsws.org Duisburg Regional Court has acquitted one of the co-founders of the now banned "Palestine Solidarity Duisburg," Leon Wystrychowski, of the charge of "condoning criminal offences" by Hamas.
(2025-05-26). Vote 'No' on Pratt & Whitney tentative agreement! Build rank-and-file committees to expand the strike and prepare a strategy for victory! wsws.org The IAM announced a deal at 1 am last Friday and scheduled a vote for Tuesday, while giving workers no information. Any contract introduced in such a fashion can only be a miserable sellout.
(2025-05-26). This week in history: May 26-June 1. wsws.org This column profiles important historical events which took place during this week, 25 years ago, 50 years ago, 75 years ago and 100 years ago…
(2025-05-26). Egypt working to integrate railways in Asia-Europe network. newarab.com 
Egypt has been expanding its railways along seven separate axes, he said. These include three high-speed lines that would connect Sokhna Port on the Red Sea with the Med…
(2025-05-26). Mo Salah: Talks with Saudi League officials were serious. newarab.com 
(2025-05-26). Trump calls last round of Iran nuclear talks 'very, very good'. newarab.com 
(2025-05-26). Egypt prosecutors question journalist Rasha Qandil. newarab.com 
Egyptian prosecutors Qandil, a former presenter with BBC Arabic, was released after paying 50,000 Egyptian pounds (about 880 euros) in bail. | "The prosecutors office accuses her of broadcasting
(2025-05-26). 13 killed as Russia hits Ukraine with biggest ever drone attack. newarab.com 
Ukraine's emergency services described a night of "terror" amid a second straight night of massive Russian air strikes, including on the capital Kyiv. | The attacks came as the two countries compl…
(2025-05-26). Iran summons French envoy after FM's Cannes, regime comments. newarab.com 
France's envoy in Tehran was summoned on Sunday over "insulting" comments In a post on X after dissident filmmaker
(2025-05-26). Iran warns entire region will ignite if the country is attacked. newarab.com 
(2025-05-26). HRW accuses Qatar of discriminating against Baha'i minority. newarab.com 
"The "This state-spon…
(2025-05-26). Ireland to push forward Israel trade ban legislation. newarab.com 
Ireland's deputy prime minister and minister for foreign affairs, trade and defence announced on Saturday that the country will push forward a bill Tanaiste
(2025-05-26). Iraq's water reserves fall to 80-year low, official warns. newarab.com 
Water is a major issue in the country of 46 million people undergoing a serious environmental crisis because of climate change, drought, rising temperatures and declining rainfall. | Authorities also blame upstream dams built in neighbouring Iran and Turkey for dramatically lowering the flow of the once-mighty Tigris and Euphrates, which have irrigated Iraq for millennia. | "The summer seas…
(2025-05-26). Iraq's first ever director in Cannes wins best feature debut. newarab.com 
Hasan Hadi, the first filmmaker from Iraq to be selected for the prestigious His first feature-length film follows nine-year-old Lamia after her school teacher picks her to bake the class a cake for President Saddam Hussein's birthday or risk being denounced for disloyalty. | It is the early 1990s…
(2025-05-26). 'They targeted mothers': Kuwait strips thousands of citizenship. newarab.com 
Leaving her weekly workout class, Lama was shocked to discover she was no longer a After her credit card payment for the class in Kuwait City was declined, she learnt her bank account was temporarily frozen because her nationality, acquired through marriage, had been revoked. | "It was a shock," said the grandmother in her 50s, originally from Jordan, who like others interviewed by AFP asked to use a pseudonym, fearing a backlash from the authorities. | "To be a law-…
(2025-05-26). Egypt in talks to buy 40-60 LNG cargoes amid energy crunch. newarab.com 
The country faces spending up to $3 billion at current prices to secure the LNG, squeezing government coffers already under strain to keep the lights on amid falling gas production and a cost of living crisis. | President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Wednesday directed the government to "preemptively take whatever needs necessary to ensure stable electri…
(2025-05-26). Israel army conducts raids in West Bank amid settler violence. newarab.com 
Israeli forces have intensified military raids across The
(2025-05-26). Iran FM: 'France lacks moral authority' to lecture Iran. presstv.ir Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has condemned recent anti-Iranian remarks by his French counterpart, Jean-Noel Barrot.
(2025-05-26). Iran says Omani proposal to remove obstacles in US talks 'under review'. presstv.ir Iran says it is reviewing a number of approaches forwarded by Omani mediators towards potentially removing standing obstacles in the way of indirect talks with the US.
(2025-05-26). Iran's central bank governor travels to Oman for monetary cooperation. presstv.ir The Governor of the Central Bank of Iran travels to Oman to discuss development of monetary and banking cooperation.
(2025-05-26). Donald Trump puts US presidency up for sale at cryptocurrency dinner. wsws.org In a historically unprecedented display of political corruption, Donald Trump hosted a dinner at his national golf course in Virginia on Thursday at which he openly sold access to the US presidency in exchange for investments in his $Trump cryptocurrency.
(2025-05-26). Memorial Day 2025: Honor the memory of Ronald Adams Sr. and the other victims of class war in America. wsws.org The promotion of "national unity" on Memorial Day is aimed at concealing the fact that, within the United States itself, a relentless war is being waged against the working class by the same corporations that profit from endless wars abroad.
(2025-05-26). Australia: Victorian state Labor government budget sees record debt, massive cuts. wsws.org The state Labor administration's cuts to education and its mass sacking of public sector workers are warnings of what the federal Labor government will seek to impose more broadly.
(2025-05-26). Discover Iran: Chogha Zanbil, the world's oldest religious monument and timeless ziggurat. presstv.ir Chogha Zanbil, in southwestern Khuzestan province, is one of the few remaining and best-preserved ziggurats outside of Mesopotamia, offering a rare glimpse into pre-Persian civilization.
(2025-05-26). Yemeni missile halts flights at Ben Gurion, sends settlers to shelters. presstv.ir Yemen's Armed Forces have carried out a fresh missile strike against the Israeli-occupied territories, halting flights at the Ben Gurion International Airport and setting off sirens across Israeli towns and settlements.
(2025-05-26). Iran warns of 'harsh' response if 'snapback' mechanism invoked. presstv.ir The Iranian foreign minister warns that Tehran will respond harshly if the snapback mechanism is activated.
(2025-05-26). Iran summons French envoy over minister's 'meddlesome' Cannes remarks. presstv.ir Iran summons the French chargé d'affaires to protest meddlesome remarks by the country's foreign minister.
(2025-05-26). Hezbollah chief: 'Trump must free himself from grip of Israel'. presstv.ir Hezbollah Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem has said that US President Donald Trump must free himself from "the grip of Israel if he wants to achieve his goals."
(2025-05-26). Feria Internacional Exposur 2025: Un espacio de innovación y desarrollo en Cienfuegos. cubadebate.cu Con gran éxito y notable participación de patrocinadores, expositores, visitantes y autoridades, se llevó a cabo la Feria Exposur 2025, evento que durante cuatro días se convirtió en un punto de encuentro clave para el intercambio comercial, tecnológico y cultural en La Perla del Sur.
(2025-05-26). Meteoro 2025 fortalece preparación ante desastres con simulacros en toda Cuba. cubadebate.cu El Ejercicio Popular Meteoro 2025 concluyó exitosamente demostrando avances significativos en la preparación del país para enfrentar emergencias de diversa índole. Con notable organización y disciplina, las actividades realizadas permitieron evaluar y perfeccionar los protocolos de actuación ante fenómenos naturales, tecnológicos y sanitarios.
(2025-05-26). Ratifican a la UJC de Cuba como secretaria general de la Federación Mundial de Juventudes Democráticas. cubadebate.cu La Unión de Jóvenes Comunistas fue ratificada como secretaria general de la Federación Mundial de Juventudes Democráticas, según se conoció en la jornada final de la 21ra. Asamblea General de la organización, que sesiona en Windhoek, República de Namibia, y reúne a más de 150 participantes en representación de 78 organizaciones de 57 países.
(2025-05-26). Tigres de Ciego de àÅvila arrasan 8-1 a Industriales y avanzan a la final de la Liga Élite. cubadebate.cu En una exhibición ofensiva contundente, los Tigres de Ciego de àÅvila sellaron este domingo su pase a la gran final de la III Liga Élite del Béisbol Cubano tras golear 8-1 a Leones de Industriales en el Estadio Latinoamericano. El equipo dirigido por Danny Miranda impuso su ritmo desde el inicio y definió el juego con un racimo de cinco carreras en el octavo inning.
(2025-05-26). Uno en estado crítico y otro estable: Así evolucionan los lesionados del choque en Santa Clara. cubadebate.cu Las autoridades de salud informaron sobre la evolución de los dos pacientes ingresados en el Hospital Provincial Arnaldo Milián Castro a causa del accidente de tránsito ocurrido el pasado 23 de mayo en el kilómetro 275 de la Autopista Nacional, en el tramo correspondiente a Santa Clara. Los lesionados graves eran pasajeros de un vehículo PEUGEOT 405.
(2025-05-26). Discover Iran: Dezful, the 'bridge city' where rivers, heritage, and history flow together. presstv.ir Dezful, an ancient Iranian city famed for its historic bridge, rich hydraulic systems, and Safavid-Qajar architecture, blends natural beauty with a 5,000-year cultural heritage.
(2025-05-25). Father of nine children ⚪ killed in Israeli airstrike on Gaza ⚪ fights for his life. radiohc.cu Khan Yunis, May 26 (RHC) ⚪ Palestinian physician Hamdi al-Najjar, who lost nine of his ten children in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza, is in critical condition, according to the hospital treating him.
(2025-05-25). U.S. introduces land border checkpoints, biometric surveillance in new crackdown on pro-Palestine students. radiohc.cu Washington, May 26 (RHC) ⚪ The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has introduced a new set of measures, including land border checkpoints and biometric surveillance, to expand its crackdown on students protesting Israel's genocide against Palestinians in the besieged Gaza Strip.
(2025-05-25). Microsoft blocks internal e-mails with words Gaza, Palestine or genocide. radiohc.cu New York, May 26 (RHC) ⚪ Microsoft has quietly implemented a policy blocking employee e-mails on its internal Exchange servers that contain the words "Palestine," "Gaza," "genoci6de," or "apartheid" ⚪ in the latest move seen as censorship in support of the Israeli regime.
(2025-05-25). Protests across Europe call for international intervention to stop Gaza genocide. radiohc.cu Paris, May 26 (RHC) ⚪ Tens of thousands of protesters in Berlin, Paris and Stockholm have demanded their governments break silence on Israel's genocidal war in Gaza, urging immediate international intervention and sanctions against the regime.
(2025-05-25). Journalist and his family members are among 23 killed in new Israeli strikes on Gaza. radiohc.cu Gaza City, May 26 (RHC) ⚪ At least 23 Palestinians have been killed in separate Israeli air strikes across the Gaza Strip, among them a journalist and a senior rescue service official, as the occupying regime continues its brutal war on the besieged enclave.
(2025-05-25). Musk Ditches D.C. for Tesla and X: Back to Business? thinktank.pk The article discusses Elon Musk's announced shift from his role in the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) back to his business ventures, including Tesla, SpaceX, X, and xAI. It also mentions an X platform outage and public opinion on Musk's government role. Claim: Elon Musk announced plans to scale back his engagement as …
(2025-05-25). China's New Power Play: Uniting ASEAN and GCC for Global Impact. thinktank.pk Chinese Premier Li Qiang's visit to Indonesia and attendance at the inaugural ASEAN-GCC-China Summit in Kuala Lumpur signal China's ambition to forge a new cooperative bloc with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). This initiative comes at a time of global economic uncertainty, exacerbated by US tariffs and …
(2025-05-25). Fiji lawyer Nazhat Khan takes up acting top prosecution role at ICC. asiapacificreport.nz By Anish Chand in Suva Fiji lawyer Nazhat Shameem Khan has been elevated to the top prosecutorial position at the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague. The Office of the Prosecutor at ICC has announced that deputy prosecutors Nazhat Shameem Khan and Mame Mandiaye Niang have taken over leadership following chief prosecutor Karim AA…
(2025-05-25). While Pacific is target of geopolitics, many nations still fight for basic sovereignty. asiapacificreport.nz 
Samoan-Kiwi filmmaker Tuki Laumea checks in with indigenous communities in 10 Pacific nations for a new Al Jazeera documentary series, reports RNZ Saturday Morning. RNZ News As the Pacific region becomes a battleground for global power-play, many island nations are still fighting for basic sovereignty and autonomy, says Pacific filmmaker Tuki Laumea. Pacific leaders are…
(2025-05-25). U.S. banana giant Chiquita fires thousands over Panama strike. radiohc.cu Panama City, May 26 (RHC) ⚪ The United States-owned banana giant says it was letting "all" daily labourers go for the "unjustified abandonment of work at our plantations."
(2025-05-26). China's first large-scale lithium-sodium hybrid energy storage station starts operation. ecns.cn China's first large-scale lithium-sodium hybrid energy storage station began operations on Sunday in Southwest China's Yunnan Province. This station integrates the storage advantages of lithium and sodium batteries.
(2025-05-26). Shopping gala set to meet consumer demand for quality goods. ecns.cn A promotional display arc for the midyear "618" shopping festival from Chinese e-commerce platform JD is seen in a mall in Shenyang, Liaoning province, on May 22, 2025.
(2025-05-26). E-commerce platforms to adjust supply chains, logistics networks. ecns.cn Shein and Temu, two Chinese cross-border e-commerce platforms offering a wide selection of merchandise at competitive prices, recently raised prices for U.S. consumers.
(2025-05-26). Solid-state battery advancements set to propel eVTOLs. ecns.cn Chinese major battery manufacturers are making progress in solid-state battery development, which promises higher energy density and safety while reducing costs compared to lithium-ion batteries.
(2025-05-26). NEV giants fueling shift to electric heavy trucks. ecns.cn Some of the biggest new energy vehicle giants are putting their efforts into heavy-duty trucks, a sector which is expected to gain momentum and become a major growth driver in China's commercial vehicle market.
(2025-05-26). Chinese film takes home Special Award at Cannes. ecns.cn Chinese film director Bi Gan's latest art-house feature, Resurrection, claimed the Special Award at the 78th Cannes Film Festival on Saturday, marking the first time in a decade that a Chinese-language film has been honored in the festival's main competition.
(2025-05-26). RCEP set to help stabilize global trading system. ecns.cn The advancement of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership agreement to a higher level and toward broader coverage will bolster economic growth in the Asia-Pacific region and help stabilize a fracturing world trade system.
(2025-05-26). Leaders affirm ASEAN role amid tensions. ecns.cn Leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations stressed the bloc's 'indispensable role' amid rising geopolitical tensions and trade protectionism on the eve of the ASEAN Summit on Sunday.
(2025-05-26). Scholars, officials speak on the need to advance regional integration. ecns.cn Scholars and officials on Sunday called for greater solidarity and cooperation to steadily advance regional integration under the framework of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership.
(2025-05-26). Xi sends congratulatory letter to 20th Western China International Fair. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday sent a congratulatory letter to the 20th Western China International Fair, held in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province.
(2025-05-26). Xi congratulates Fudan University on 120th founding anniversary. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday sent a congratulatory letter to Shanghai-based Fudan University, celebrating its 120th founding anniversary.
(2025-05-26). Measuring up a tall task for science. ecns.cn Nowadays, China's ongoing measurement missions in the region remain important in understanding the evolving conditions on the world's tallest mountain.
(2025-05-26). China's FAST and South Africa's MeerKAT team up to refresh the limits of Galactic observation. ecns.cn An international team of astronomers conducted high-precision observations of Galactic globular clusters using China's Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical Radio Telescope (FAST) and South Africa's MeerKAT radio telescope array.
(2025-05-26). Six dead in mountain flood in Guangxi. ecns.cn As of 6 pm on Sunday, six of the eight missing persons in the mountain flood in Longsheng county, South China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, have been found but unfortunately confirmed deceased with 2 people still missing.
(2025-05-26). China's cybersecurity police dismantle 'internet water army' extortion gang. ecns.cn Chinese cybersecurity police recently cracked an online extortion case involving the "internet water army," with 15 suspects arrested and more than 20 devices seized, achieving a full-chain crackdown on criminal activities.
(2025-05-26). Experts call for more prevention, treatment for COVID cases. ecns.cn One of China's leading respiratory disease experts has called on authorities to step up prevention and treatment efforts for COVID-19 and influenza, warning that COVID infections remain at a high level across the country.
(2025-05-26). Seniors urged to contribute unique skills. ecns.cn China will step up support for the elderly, encouraging them to contribute their knowledge, skills and experience to socioeconomic and cultural development to help address the country's aging population woes and improve older residents' sense of fulfillment and happiness.
(2025-05-26). Cargo ships sail on Xijiang River. ecns.cn Cargo ships sail on clouds-shrouded Xijiang River under the morning glow, creating a stunning scenery in Wuzhou, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.
(2025-05-26). China wins four gold medals at world table tennis finals. ecns.cn China swept four medals out of five at the World Table Tennis Championships which ended in Doha on Sunday.
(2025-05-26). (W.E. Talk) Expert: China's support for private sector entered the phase of rule-of-law and institutionalization. ecns.cn
(2025-05-26). Insights丨Slovenian State Secretary: Slovenia as a Strategic Gateway for Chinese Businesses into Europe. ecns.cn
(2025-05-26). From high-speed rail to power stations, foreign officials applaud cooperation with China. ecns.cn The Seminar on Ethnic Policy and Practice for BRI Partner Countries was held in Beijing. During interviews, representatives from countries such as Malaysia, Nepal, and Sri Lanka praised their cooperation and friendship with China.
(2025-05-25). Draft guidelines propose stricter e-commerce fee regulations. ecns.cn China's top market regulator unveiled draft guidelines on Sunday to tighten oversight of how e-commerce and online platforms charge merchants, as Beijing ramps up efforts to promote fairer competition and reduce the operational burden on smaller vendors, who form the backbone of the platform economy.
(2025-05-25). Tracing origins of civilization makes stridesc. ecns.cn Archaeological studies of the origins of rice-based agriculture are an important part of a national project tracing the origins of Chinese civilization itself. President Xi Jinping has greatly valued the project.
(2025-05-25). China, Indonesia pledge to enhance cooperation. ecns.cn China and Indonesia vowed to further enhance bilateral relations and cooperation amid ongoing major changes in the world, as Premier Li Qiang met with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto in Jakarta on Sunday.
(2025-05-25). International students at harvard face uncertain academic futures. ecns.cn The Trump administration has frozen billions of federal funding to Harvard and opened an investigation into how it has handled antisemitism. In April, Harvard sued the administration over the funding.
(2025-05-25). Agricultural base connects people to land. ecns.cn As summer arrives, the Wanmu modern agriculture base in Dabu village in the Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region welcomes a steady stream of visitors seeking a connection to the land.
(2025-05-25). Team harvests 4 golds at world table tennis finals. ecns.cn Despite a gold-laden campaign at the world championships, China's once invincible national table tennis team has left the prestigious tournament in Doha, Qatar, with alarm bells ringing for its Olympic ambitions.
(2025-05-26). Giant panda celebrates 11th birthday at Jinan zoo. ecns.cn Giant panda Ya Ji enjoys a special cake to celebrate its 11th birthday at Jinan zoo in east China's Shandong Province, May 25, 2025.
(2025-05-26). Terracotta Warriors return to California, unveiling China's ancient past. ecns.cn Opening on May 24 and running through October 19, the exhibition marks the 50th anniversary of the discovery of the Terracotta Army, which is widely regarded as one of the greatest archaeological finds of the 20th century.
(2025-05-26). Rainbow spotted at sunset in Inner Mongolia. ecns.cn A stunning rainbow is spotted across the sky at sunset in Erenhot, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, May 23, 2025.