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Israel is being accused of a blatant disregard for international law as it shuttered on Thursday three schools in Israeli-annexed East Jerusalem that are run by the UN Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA).

BREAKING Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, a Chicago-born missionary, has been elected the first American pope, taking the name Leo XIV. Chosen after Pope Francis’s death, his election followed four conclave votes. In his first address, he called for unity and dialogue.

A second day of voting for a new pope by the 133 cardinals in the Roman Catholic conclave has proved inconclusive. The voting continues.

Europe and the UK are commemorating VE Day today, marking 80 years since end of WW2 in Europe.

Syrian interim President al-Sharaa confirmed indirect talks with Israel, mediated by the UAE, to ease tensions after Israeli strikes near Damascus. Al-Sharaa urged an end to Israeli interference, while the U.S. remains cautious about endorsing Syria’s new leadership.

A U.S. court has ordered Israeli spyware firm NSO Group to pay nearly $170 million to WhatsApp and Meta for hacking 1,400 accounts using Pegasus spyware. Meta plans further legal action and support for digital rights.

Donald Trump is now saying that during his May 13-16 visit to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, he'll decide how the U.S. refers to the “Persian Gulf." American media have recently reported that Trump plans to begin calling it the Arabian Gulf or the Gulf of Arabia.

Documents seen by the Washington Post indicate that Donald Trump had asked Ukraine to accept deportees from the U.S. Two Ukrainian officials said the proposal never proceeded to the highest levels of government.

India struck nine sites in Pakistan, killing 26, citing retaliation for an attack in Kashmir by militants. Pakistan condemned it as an “act of war,” claimed to have downed five Indian jets, and vowed to respond. The UN urged restraint from both nuclear powers.

The U.S. will halt airstrikes on Yemen’s Houthi rebels after they agreed to stop attacking Red Sea ships, per a ceasefire brokered by Oman. Houthis vow to keep targeting Israel.

BREAKING Israel says it plans full destruction and occupation of Gaza under “Operation Gideon’s Chariots,” sparking global outrage and ethnic cleansing fears. Hamas rejected truce talks, citing a “hunger war” and worsening humanitarian crisis due to Israel’s blockade.

In his visit with Donald Trump today at the White House, Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney told Trump firmly that Canada "won't be for sale, ever."

Donald Trump continues to push ethical boundaries in promoting his meme coin, offering buyers access to the president. Ethics watchdogs call it unambiguous and public corruption, unprecedented on the part of a U.S. president.

Ukraine launched a drone attack on Moscow just days before a planned ceasefire for the 9 May WWII victory parade. No casualties were reported. Putin had proposed a 3-day truce, but Ukraine demands a 30-day halt to attacks on civilians.

On May 5, 2025, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered a 20% cut in four-star officers and a 10% reduction across all general ranks to streamline command. The move aims raises concerns over politicization and military readiness.

Brooks and Capehart on Trump's faceoff with the courts

Americas

Brooks and Capehart on Trump's faceoff with the courts

Behind the US-Iran talks: five points of convergence between Trump and Khamenei

MENA

Behind the US-Iran talks: five points of convergence between Trump and Khamenei

Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists

How Gaza’s horrors turned Israeli normalization into a Saudi domestic crisis

MENA

How Gaza’s horrors turned Israeli normalization into a Saudi domestic crisis

A War on the First Amendment: David Cole on Trump Targeting Students, Law Firms, Schools & Journalists

Americas

A War on the First Amendment: David Cole on Trump Targeting Students, Law Firms, Schools & Journalists

Stop Asking 'Can It Happen Here?' It Is Happening Here.

MENA

Stop Asking 'Can It Happen Here?' It Is Happening Here.

War on Gaza: How Palestinians are resisting existential despair

MENA

War on Gaza: How Palestinians are resisting existential despair

Middle East Eye

The Far-Right Group Building a List of Pro-Palestine Activists to Deport

MENA

The Far-Right Group Building a List of Pro-Palestine Activists to Deport

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Israel’s “Culture of Cruelty” Inspires the Far Right Worldwide, Says Pankaj Mishra

A Letter From Palestinian Activist Mahmoud Khalil

Sorry, but It’s Not Over

The American Prospect

M.Gessen: “Imperialism and Totalitarianism Go Hand in Hand"

Hamas Launches Unprecedented Legal Case in Britain, Demanding the Government Remove its Terror Designation

BREAKING: Mahmoud Khalil Can Be Deported, Immigration Judge Rules

Trump appears all in for Netanyahu's political survival

Responsible Statecraft

Marco Rubio Plays Thought-Police On Behalf Of Israel

The Young Turks

Trump Wants Elon OUT After Wisconsin Disaster

Breaking Points

They’re Not Tariffs, They’re Sanctions

The American Prospect

Inside the Israeli movement to recolonize Gaza

Cracks in the Wall

The American Prospect

How Elon's plans for Mars threaten Earth

Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists

Tesla, Big Oil have a weakness in common: they're both way behind the technological curve

M.Gessen: “Imperialism and Totalitarianism Go Hand in Hand"

US silent as Israel heaps scorn on Arab League's Gaza ceasefire plan

Middle East Eye

Can Trump Legally Deport Mahmoud Khalil? What About Free Speech?

Since 1975, $79 Trillion Has Flowed From Bottom 90% to Top 1% in US

Ex-Democratic Leader Schumer

The American Prospect

Trump just assaulted the independence of the nuclear regulator

Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists

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Breaking Points

How Trump’s compulsion to dominate sabotages dealmaking, undermines democracy and threatens global stability

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