(2022-05-24). Oxfam report: As millions face starvation food giants' profits soar. wsws.org Billionaires in the food and agribusiness sector have seen their collective wealth increase by $382 billion or 45 percent over the past two years.
(2022-05-24). Oxfam Calls for Wealth Tax on Billionaires to Benefit Women in Informal Sectors. moderndiplomacy.eu Oxfam International Executive Director Gabriela Bucher today called for a wealth tax on billionaires to benefit women plunged into poverty by the pandemic, in her remarks during a session on gender parity at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2022 in Davos-Klosters. Bucher noted that "some industries are in fact doing extremely well and billionaire …
(2022-05-24). In the wake of Russian victory in Mariupol. mronline.org 
Thank God, Russia eschews any triumphalism over the surrender of the so-called neo-Nazi Azov regiment in the Azovstal factory complex in Mariupol. The Defence Ministry in Moscow announced on Friday that a total of 2,439 "Azov Nazis" and Ukrainian servicemen had laid down their arms since May 16, and that the entire Azovstal complex is now under control of Russian forces.
(2022-05-24). Canadian imperialism's fascist friends—Part 4: How Ottawa provided the Ukrainian fascists refuge and incubated and promoted far-right Ukrainian nationalism. wsws.org The Canadian ruling class provided safe-haven to the Nazis' Ukrainian accomplices, helped them whitewash their crimes, and incubated and promoted a far-right Ukrainian nationalism that has served as the political-ideological spearhead of the drive to transform "independent" Ukraine into an instrument of the NATO powers. |
(2022-05-24). NATO eyes Danish port as naval hub for Baltic Sea operations. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Copenhagen PostMay 23, 2022 Esbjerg could become NATO maritime hub Esbjerg has long thrived on maritime business….[S]oon, it could become ground zero for a different kind of maritime industry…the military sort. The defence minister, Morten Bà∏dskov, is in the city today to look into the possibility of Esbjerg Harbour becoming a NATO maritime hub. NATO …
(2022-05-24). NATO partner Colombia to train Ukrainian military on demining. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Azeri Press AgencyMay 23, 2022 Colombia to train Ukrainian military on landmine removal A team of Colombian soldiers will travel to Europe to train their Ukrainian counterparts on de-mining techniques, the South American country's defense minister said on Monday…. Colombia's nearly 60 years of internal conflict between the armed forces, leftist rebels, right-wing paramilitaries and …
(2022-05-24). Is Fatigue Causing Twists and Turns in Russia Ukraine War? moderndiplomacy.eu As Russia Ukraine war completes three months, both sides are witnessing spectacular twists and turns, showing that reality is biting both sides. Few would have predicted a month ago that President Putin would be willing to swallow the bitter pill of Finland and Sweden's bid to join NATO, which effectively amounts to NATO's eastward expansion, …
(2022-05-24). US Trying to Create a "Second Front" against Russia in Syria. journal-neo.org 
Without even bothering to mask its Russophobic positions in the conflict in Ukraine and experiencing a failure in its actions there, Washington is strenuously seeking to unleash a "second front" against Russia in any zone sensitive to Moscow. The United States is actively trying to destabilize the situation in the Central Asian region, to worsen …
(2022-05-24). Danes pledge missiles for use against Russian Black Sea Fleet, Pentagon war group expands. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Defense NewsMay 23, 2022 Ukraine to get Harpoon anti-ship missiles from Denmark amid Russian Black Sea blockade Denmark will arm Ukraine with a modern Harpoon anti-ship launcher and missiles to protect its coasts, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Monday after concluding the latest U.S.-led meeting of international defense chiefs to coordinate military aid for Ukraine. …
(2022-05-24). As it escalates war against Russia, Biden administration threatens war against China. wsws.org The United States is recklessly intensifying its war with Russia in Ukraine, which has already killed tens of thousands of people and displaced millions.
(2022-05-24). What's missing from the gun debate [sic]? dissidentvoice.org 
The shooting in Buffalo has once again ignited an ill-informed "debate" on the topic of guns. Thus, I feel compelled to re-share some of the missing context. Male Violence (as usual) Must Be Factored In Please allow me to introduce some damn good reasons to consider some kind of gun control: On average, 57 women …
(2022-05-24). Two Quick Notes: Inflation and the Stock Market Plunge. cepr.net 
Sorry folks, I'm back!!!! Anyhow, I was following the news the last few weeks and was struck by a couple of items that seem to have gotten little attention. First, on inflation, we have seen a sharp fall in the breakeven inflation rate for inflation-indexed 10-yearTreasury bonds compared with conventional Treasury bonds. This breakeven rate …
(2022-05-24). Selected Articles: Another Orchestrated Health Crisis in the Works? Smallpox Vaccine to Protect Against Monkeypox. globalresearch.ca 
By The corrupt public health officials in the Western world, who are shills for Big Pharma as they share …
(2022-05-24). Expand the Minnesota mental health workers strike! Unite with Minnesota nurses! wsws.org A one-day strike expresses the anger of healthcare staff at MHealth Fairview, however the issues they face cannot be solved alone and require a united struggle with healthcare workers across the state and the US.
(2022-05-24). Colombia: Leftist vice-presidential candidate threatened during campaign rally. greenleft.org.au The leftist Historic Pact presidential ticket, headed by Gustavo Petro and Francia Márquez, is favoured to win Colombia's presidential elections on May 29. However, the candidates face ongoing threats, reports Tanya Wadhwa.
(2022-05-24). Latest COVID wave exacerbates dire conditions in New York City K-12 schools. wsws.org New York City K-12 schools have seen a near-twofold increase in infections recently, with more than 10,000 cases last week.
(2022-05-24). US Troops Smuggle 70 Oil Tankers Out of Syria. orinocotribune.com US Forces Have Smuggled Hundreds Of Oil Tankers Out Of Syria Over The Past Few Months. | US occupation forces continue to loot Syrian oil from the northern Al-Jazeera region of Syria's Hasakah governorate, as a US military convoy of around 70 oil tankers reportedly made their way towards Iraq through the illegal Al-Waleed border crossing on 14 May. | According to local sources in the Al-Yarubiyah countryside, the convoy was accompanied by an additional 15 trucks carrying military equipment as well as six armored vehicles. | A day earlier, 46 US vehicles were reportedly transferred out of Syria through the same bo…
(2022-05-24). Banner Drop at NC Republican Nominating Convention in Solidarity with Prisoners at Alexander Correctional Institution. itsgoingdown.org Report on banner drop in solidarity with prisoners at Alexander CI who have issued a set of demands. On May 21, 2022, prison abolitionists dropped a banner in the middle of the nominating convention of the North Carolina Republican Party at the Koury Convention Center in Greensboro. The banner read "Meet Alexander Prisoners' Demands," and…
(2022-05-24). Australia's still-minority Labor government rushes to commit to war and austerity. wsws.org Labor's interim ministry is moving with extraordinary haste to implement the anti-working-class agenda demanded of it by Washington and the corporate elite.
(2022-05-24). Imperialism and the lie of the soul. wsws.org The Financial Times' Gideon Rachman has written a column that is an unintentional—and, therefore, all the more devastating—exposure of the intellectual and moral putrefaction of bourgeois journalism and the political and social system it defends.
(2022-05-24). Detroit Diesel: Reject the second UAW sellout contract! Demand strike action! wsws.org The UAW has again ignored workers' 98 percent strike mandate and repackaged the contract that workers voted down May 10, forcing another vote.
(2022-05-24). Papua New Guinea elections loom amid growing domestic and global crisis. wsws.org The election in the Pacific's largest and most populous country is taking place amid widespread popular disaffection, an escalating social crisis and sharpening geo-strategic tensions.
(2022-05-24). Workers speak on Australian election: "It doesn't matter who gets in, the whole system is broken" wsws.org Keith, a manufacturing worker who voted for the SEP, said: "Everything is now skewed towards the rich in this country. Things are getting too hard for the average worker to make ends meet."
(2022-05-24). US Mulls Sanctioning Countries That are Buying Russian Oil. news.antiwar.com As the US is looking for more ways to inflict damage on Russia's economy, the Biden administration The New York Times
(2022-05-24). United States: Abortion protests kick off 'Summer of Rage'. greenleft.org.au Hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets across 600 cities and towns in the United States on May 14 in defence of abortion rights, reports Barry Sheppard.
(2022-05-24). Israeli DM: US Firm Against Removing IRGC From Terror List. news.antiwar.com Fresh off of a visit to the US to lobby officials on Iran, Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz says that the That was a major issue holding up the Iran nuclear deal, and Gantz and other Israeli officials expressed hope that the US unwillingness to make a deal on that would ruin the whole process. | That position may be changing as Israeli intelligence is…
(2022-05-24). Iran's President Says Slain IRGC Colonel Will Be 'Avenged'. news.antiwar.com On Monday, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi Col. Hassan Sayyad Khodaei was shot five times by unidentified gunmen on motorcycles in the heart of the Iranian capital on Sunday. No one has taken responsibility for the assassination, but Israel is suspected since it has a history of carrying out targeted killings inside Iran. | Raisi blamed the killing on "the…
(2022-05-24). Housing: Coalition and Labor score an 'F'. greenleft.org.au You probably noticed that there was nothing in the federal election attack ads by either major party which mentioned over-the-moon home prices, spiralling rents, and a rise in homelessness. Renfrey Clarke explains why.
(2022-05-24). Yemen Govt Upbeat on Chances of Extending Yemen Ceasefire. news.antiwar.com Since the UN raised the possibility of extending Yemen's ceasefire late last week, the Houthis have spoken favorably twice on the idea. Now, the Saudi-backed government is The two sides had a 2-month ceasefire starting in April, and going to June 2. It has been wildly successful, with no airstrikes, and increased aid shipping as the process went on. The hope is to expand shipping of aid and start a peace process. | T…
(2022-05-24). NTEU stands firm at Sydney University. greenleft.org.au Pip Hinman spoke to members of the National Tertiary Education Union on the picket line at the University of Sydney.
(2022-05-24). Education Must Come First in our Global Economic Agenda. moderndiplomacy.eu With leaders gathering at this year's World Economic Forum, it's time to prioritize the impact investments in education bring to businesses, economies and beyond. As all eyes turn to this week's World Economic Forum in Davos, we call on world leaders and world-leading businesses to put education at the heart our global social and economic …
(2022-05-24). What are Market Anticipations and Policy Expectations as Shares Tumble? moderndiplomacy.eu On April 21st, the three major A-shares indices saw a severe drop due to a combination of local and global causes. The Shanghai Composite Index dropped 2.26%, the Shenzhen Component Index dropped 2.7%, the ChiNext Index dropped 2.17%, and the CSI 300 Index dropped 1.84%. More than 4,400 stocks fell in both cities, while industrial …
(2022-05-24). Commission revealed 12 winners of VET Excellence Awards. moderndiplomacy.eu The European Vocational Skills Week took place across Europe and beyond last week (from 16 to 20 May). Organised by the European Commission every year, it is an occasion to celebrate best practices in Vocational Education and Training (VET), bringing together everyone involved — from local, to national and regional authorities, students, teachers and education and training …
(2022-05-24). New York Times Repudiates Drive for "Decisive Military Victory" in Ukraine, Calls for Peace Negotiations. dissidentvoice.org A week ago, we made note of a May 11 New York Times news article, documenting that all was not going well for the U.S. in Ukraine, and a companion opinion piece hinting that a shift in direction might be in order. Now on May 19, "THE EDITORIAL BOARD," the full Magisterium of the Times, …
(2022-05-24). 2 killed in warplane crash in eastern Isfahan. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) — News sources reported that two were killed in a fighter jet crash in southern Isfahan province on Tuesday.
(2022-05-24). VIDEO: Mass funeral of Martyr Khodaei attended by Tehraners. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) — The mass funeral ceremony of Martyr Colonel Hassan Sayyad Khodaei, who was assassinated by terrorists in Tehran on Sunday afternoon, was held in the presence of thousands of mourners in the Iranian capital on Tuesday morning.
(2022-05-24). Azerbaijan agrees with Armenia on Zangezur corridor: Aliyev. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) — Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev said Monday that Baku agreed with Armenia on the opening of the Zangezur corridor, including the construction of both railways and highways.
(2022-05-24). Drone hits US base near Baghdad airport (+VIDEO). en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 23 (MNA) — Media sources reported on Tuesday morning that a US military base near Baghdad airport, Iraq was targeted by a drone.
(2022-05-24). Yemeni army shoots down Saudi drone over Sanaa. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) — A spokesman for the Yemeni Armed Forces announced that the Yemeni army had shot down a Saudi drone over the skies of Sanaa.
(2022-05-24). 10 killed in ISIL attacks in Kirkuk, Diyala, Nineveh. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 23 (MNA) — ISIL terrorist attacks in three provinces of Kirkuk, Diyala, and Nineveh provinces killed 10 people, wounding several others.
(2022-05-24). Crossing Iran's red lines will have heavy consequences. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) — According to officials of Iran's Interior Ministry, the Israeli regime's agents were responsible for the assassination of an IRGC colonel in Tehran which demonstrates that the Israelis have crossed a red line this time.
(2022-05-24). Terrorist attack on western Kabul leaves several killed. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) — Media sources on Monday reported a terrorist attack in the Afghan capital of Kabul.
(2022-05-24). Assassination of Martyr Khodaei shows enemies' anger at IRGC. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) — Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said on Tuesday that the assassination of Martyr Sayyad Khodaei once again showed the depth of the Iranian nation's enemies' anger at the IRGC.
(2022-05-24). White House walks back Biden's remarks after China's threat. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) — The White House has walked back on Biden's remarks on defending Taiwan after China's foreign ministry hit back at Biden on Monday, expressing "strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition" to his comments.
(2022-05-24). Headlines of Iran's Persian dailies on May 24. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) — Mehr News agency takes a look at headlines of Iran's Persian-language dailies on Tuesday, May 24.
(2022-05-24). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on May 24. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Tuesday, May 24.
(2022-05-24). New phase of Iran-Oman political trust begins: Raeisi. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) — Iranian President Seyyed Ebrahim Raeisi said that the trade cooperation of Iran and Oman lags behind the two sides' political relations, calling for bolstering the mutual ties in the trade fields.
(2022-05-24). Countries' right to self-defense must be recognized. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) — Iran's permanent ambassador to the United Nations says any framework adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on the management of conventional ammunition must recognize member states' right to self-defense.
(2022-05-24). Tanker arrives in Venezuela to discharge Iran's crude: Report. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) — A tanker carrying about 1m barrels of Iranian heavy crude arrived in recent days in Venezuelan waters for delivery to the country's largest refinery, according to a shipping report and vessel tracking data.