(2021-05-12). Reactions to Palestine flare-up. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 12 (MNA) — People in many countries in the world are strongly condemning the Israeli regime's crimes against Palestinians as calls for an end to Israeli crimes in Gaza and Quds grow.
(2021-05-12). Venezuela Condemns New Violent Actions Against the Palestinian People (Communiqué). orinocotribune.com 
The Foreign Affairs Minister of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela Jorge Arreaza reported, through a statement, that Venezuela expresses its strongest condemnation of Israel's new military actions against the Palestinian people, which have left at least 20 dead. | Through his official account on the social media network Twitter the senior official wrote: "Venezuela condemns the new violent actions against the Palestinian people by Israel, and calls upon the international community, reaffirming its historical position in defense of the sovereignty, independence, and self-determination of Palestine." | In the sta…
(2021-05-12). Final victory belongs to Palestine: Ghalibaf. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 12 (MNA) — Iranian Parliament Speaker said that martyrdom of former IRGC's Quds Force Commander Lt. Gen. Qassem Soleimani proved that motivation of resistance movement has been strengthened more than before.
(2021-05-12). Bombing of Gaza created serious conditions in region: Zarif. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 12 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said that the criminal actions of the Zionist regime have intensified and created very serious conditions in the region.
(2021-05-12). Economics of the new cold war and US 'super imperialism' with economist Michael Hudson. thegrayzone.com The Grayzone's Max Blumenthal and Ben Norton interview world-renowned economist Michael Hudson on his concept of American "super imperialism" and the economics of the new cold war on China and Russia. In this wide-ranging discussion on the Moderate Rebels podcast, Hudson addresses US sanctions on Venezuela and Iran, the policies of the Joe Biden administration, Beijing's economic model, cryptocurrencies, and dedollarization — the potential end to the dollar as the global reserve currency. Transcript Ben Norton 0: 03 Hello everyone, I'm …
(2021-05-12). More violence 'last thing Yemen needs', peace 'only way' to resolve crises. news.un.org Peace is "the only way" to resolve the crisis in Yemen, the UN Humanitarian Coordinator told the Security Council on Wednesday.
(2021-05-12). Berlin's rent cap law changed people's lives. Then landlords, vulture capitalists, and Merkel's party killed it. therealnews.com 
With support from landlord associations, property speculators, and Angela Merkel's party coalition, Germany's Constitutional Court overturned a local rent cap law that helped make Berlin one of the rare affordable metropolises. Now activists are calling for radical action.
(2021-05-12). Venezuela's popular Democracy under siege: A conversation with Elías Jaua. mronline.org 
Chavez's former Vice President and long-time minister talks about the internal dynamics of the Bolivarian process. | May 12, 2021 | Exchange…
(2021-05-12). Military Situation In Yemen On May 12, 2021 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | The Liaison and Coordination Officers' Operations Room (loyal to Ansar Allah) reported 107 ceasefire violations in al-Hudaydah during the past 24 hours | On May 11, Saudi-led coalition warplanes conducted 15 airstrikes on the Sarwah area | On May 11, Saudi-led coalition warplanes conducted 3 airstrikes on the Madghal area | On May 11, Saudi-led coalition warplanes conducted an airstrike on the Hajjah area | On May 12, clashes between Ansar Allah and Saudi-led forces continued…
(2021-05-12). Iranian Foreign Minister Arrives In Damascus To Discuss West Bank Escalation. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | On May 12th, Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif arrived in Damascus to meet and hold talks with Syrian authorities and exchange views on bilateral and regional issues, as well as to review the latest developments in Israel and its encroachment on Muslim shrines. | FM Zarif will also meet with the leaders of Palestinian groups living in Syria and discuss the latest developments in the region. | In a statement to journalist after his arrival, the Iranian Foreign Minister expressed happiness t…
(2021-05-12). Venezuela to Hold Regional Elections as Opposition Groups Signal Intent to Participate. venezuelanalysis.com President Nicolás Maduro said US-backed Juan Guaidó's call for dialogue was a desperate attempt to avoid being marginalized.
(2021-05-12). China Urges the US to Lift Sanctions Against Venezuela. orinocotribune.com The government of China demanded an end to the coercive measures of the United States administration against Venezuela, calling the unilateral sanctions illegal and highlighting that the coercive measures were intensified amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, despite the fact that the sanctions are violating human rights. | China's position was ratified by the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Hua Chunying, who pointed out that while Washington presents itself as a defender of legal guarantees and human rights, it nonetheless is intensifying its illegal measures, not only against Venezuela, but also agains…
(2021-05-12). Iran coronavirus update: 16k news cases, 366 deaths. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 12 (MNA) — According to the Iranian Health Ministry, 16,409 new COVID-19 infections have been detected across the country in the past 24 hours.
(2021-05-12). Congresswoman Jayapal Misses the Mark by Saying Biden Deserves an 'A' Grade. counterpunch.org It's the job of progressive advocates and activists to tell inconvenient truths, without sugarcoating or cheerleading. To effectively confront the enormous problems facing our country and world, progressives need to soberly assess everything — good, bad and mixed. Yet last week, the chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, Pramila Jayapal, made headlines when she graded
(2021-05-12). Rally on Milwaukee's southside in solidarity with Colombians struggling against political repression. fightbacknews.org Milwaukee, WI – On the sunny afternoon of May 10, members of the Milwaukee's Colombian community, activists and supporters gathered at Walker's Square Park on the Southside to demonstrate solidarity with the people of Colombia in the wake of the violent repression. Nearly 40 people joined the protest, including members of the Red Condor Collective, Freedom Road Socialist Organization, Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression, The People's Revolution, and Our Wisconsin Revolution. | On April 28, most sectors of Colombia began a general strike in response to anti-people measures put forward by the…
(2021-05-12). Salt Lake City activists fighting for community control of police, end to attacks on homeless encampments. fightbacknews.org Salt Lake City, UT — As the struggle for community control of the police rages on, Salt Lake City Police have been displacing homeless residents in order to gentrify the downtown and west Salt Lake areas. | Last Tuesday, May 4, the police were called to an encampment and immediately went after Carl Moore, a local activist, who is also indigenous. Moore was choked and slammed into a car by Clinton Fox, the same officer who murdered Patrick Harmon in the summer of 2017. | When Fox was asked by activists how he slept after killing Harmon, a homeless Black man, he boasted "Like a baby." In that same month, Salt…
(2021-05-12). Duque's Lightning Visit to Cali & the Stark Contrast with How He Addressed Venezuelans. orinocotribune.com The president of Colombia, Iván Duque, made a lightning visit early morning on Monday, May 10, to the city of Cali, the epicenter of the protests that have been going on in Colombia since April 28. The president stayed in Cali for hardly four hours to meet with the security council established there in the aftermath of the paramilitary attacks perpetrated against an indigenous minga [community reunion]. | On May 9, Duque was emphatic that he had no intention of visiting the capital of Valle del Cauca department; however, eventually he yielded to the pressure from the members of his Democratic Center party. At 3: 4…
(2021-05-12). Venezuela's Supreme Court Authorizes Leopoldo López Extradition Request from Spain. orinocotribune.com This Tuesday, May 11, the Criminal Cassation Chamber of Venezuela's Supreme Court of Justice (TSJ) admitted a request to the government of Spain for the extradition of the fugitive from the Venezuelan justice, Leopoldo López Mendoza, leader of the extreme right-wing political party Popular Will (Voluntad Popular). | The extradition request was executed for the fulfillment of the remainder of the right-wing politician's sentence to be served in Venezuela, which is eight years, six months, 25 days and 12 hours. | López was convicted of committing the crimes of inciting arson, inciting damages, public instigation, a…
(2021-05-12). CODEPINK Holds Mother's Day Peace Rally at Golden Gate. indybay.org Continued killing in Afghanistan and other issues protested…
(2021-05-12). Pan American Silver Pressured to Shut Down Community Interference in Guatemala. counterpunch.org In the wake of a shooting attack, death threats, and fear of further violence against members of the peaceful resistance to Pan American Silver's Escobal silver mine in Guatemala, nearly 4,000 people are calling on the Vancouver-based company to halt all community activities in the Central American country. In mid-April, activists delivered a petition to
(2021-05-12). Bancos, militares y políticos, los tres pilares del negocio de las armas en España. globalizacion.ca La banca española financió con 8.686 millones de dólares a las empresas de armas que suministran a la guerra en Yemen. Esa impunidad para vender armas con la autorización del Gobierno solo se explica por el fichaje de una treintena…
(2021-05-12). Iranian foreign minister arrives in Damascus. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 12 (MNA) — Iran's Foreign Minister Zarif arrived in Damascus minutes ago to meet with the Syrian high-ranking official.
(2021-05-12). Headlines of Iran's Persian dailies on May 12. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 12 (MNA) — Mehr News takes a look at the headlines of Iran's Persian-language dailies on Wednesday, May 12.
(2021-05-12). Leader pardons, commutes sentences of above 2,000 convicts. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 12 (MNA) — Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has pardoned or commuted the sentences of above 2,000 of Iranian prisoners on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr.
(2021-05-12). Tehran ready for close ties with Riyadh: Zarif. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 12 (MNA) — Iranian FM announced on Wed. that Tehran is ready to have close ties with Saudi Arabia.
(2021-05-12). Resumption of Additional Protocol requiring sanctions lifting. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 12 (MNA) — Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs said that the resumption of voluntary application of Additional Protocols by Iran is predicated on sanctions being lifted.
(2021-05-12). Zarif, Syrian president meet to discuss bilateral ties, coop. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 12 (MNA) — The Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Syria' President Bashar al-Assad held a meeting in Damascus on Wednesday.
(2021-05-12). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on May 12. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 12 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English-language dailies on Wednesday, May 12.
(2021-05-12). Cuba welcoms Iran-Saudi talks. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 12 (MNA) — The Director-General of Bilateral Affairs of the Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Emilio Lozada García announced that his country welcomes Tehran-Riyadh talks.
(2021-05-12). US not caring about concerns of Afghan gov., people. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 12 (MNA) — Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said that the United States does not care about the concerns of the Afghan government and people.
(2021-05-12). Knowledge-based firm domestically produce railway equipment. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 12 (MNA) — An Iranian knowledge-based company has succeeded in taking a major step in producing equipment needed in the railway industry.
(2021-05-12). Iran's non-oil exports up 80% in current year: Industry min. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 12 (MNA) — The Minister of Industry, Mine and Trade said that Iran's export of non-oil commodities registered an eighty percent hike in the first two months of the current Iranian calendar year (from March 21 to May 20).
(2021-05-12). Ayatollah Khamenei appreciates Iran Army Air Force. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 12 (MNA) — Following the presentation of the Army Air Force's three-year performance report, Commander-in-Chief of the Iranian Armed Forces Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei appreciated Army Air Force.
(2021-05-12). Iran ready to support Palestinian people, resistance. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 12 (MNA) — The Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif praised the patience and resistance of the Palestinian people, and stressed Iran's readiness to support the Palestinian people and the resistance.
(2021-05-12). FM Zarif leaves for Damascus to meet with Syrian officials. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 11 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif left Tehran for the Syrian capital of Damascus on Wednesday morning to meet with the Syrian authorities and review the latest developments in the occupied territories.
(2021-05-12). Iran to host grass Skiing World C'ship 2021. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 12 (MNA) — Iran is to host the final stage of World Grass Skiing C'ship 2021.
(2021-05-12). Zionist regime Western countries' puppet. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 12 (MNA) — The deadly silence of the Western world in the face of the crimes of the child-killing regime of Israel has only one meaning, and that is that the Zionist regime is their own puppet, Iranian envoy to Moscow said.
(2021-05-12). Resistance of Iranian people coming to fruition: Rouhani. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 12 (MNA) — Iranian President Hassan Rouhani hailed the resistance of the Iranian nation against the economic war of enemies.
(2021-05-12). Over 43 tons of illicit drugs seized in Iran in last 2 weeks. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 12 (MNA) — Over 43 tons of narcotics have been busted by Iranian anti-narcotics police forces in Iran in the last two weeks, according to an official in Iran Drug Control Headquarters.
(2021-05-12). Briefing on Iran's daily developments. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 12 (MNA) — The following are the Islamic Republic of Iran's latest developments in the last 24 hours.
(2021-05-12). Zionists' spider webs shattered by Palestinian Resistance. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 12 (MNA) — The Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Shamkhani said that the spider webs that the Zionists claimed to be iron [Iron dome] collapsed with Palestinian Resistance missiles.
(2021-05-12). Iran Enriches Uranium to 63%, Its Highest Rate Ever. news.antiwar.com Still well short of the weapons-grade uranium levels, the IAEA has confirmed Iran has enriched uranium to its highest level ever, The IAEA chalked up the 60% to 63% difference to "fluctuations" in the process. Since Iran has no use for 60% enriched uranium in the first place, this largely doesn't matter, though the technical new high made this a new story. | Iran's civilian program only uses 20% and lower enriched uranium for fu…
(2021-05-12). Iran Enriches Uranium to 63%, Its Highest Rate Ever. news.antiwar.com Although still well short of weapons-grade uranium levels, the IAEA has confirmed Iran has enriched uranium to its highest level ever, The IAEA chalked up the 60% to 63% difference to "fluctuations" in the process. Since Iran has no use for 60% enriched uranium in the first place, this largely doesn't matter, though the technical new high made this a news story. | Iran's civilian program only uses 20% and lower enriched uranium…
(2021-05-12). Venezuela needs $77.6 bn to rebuild gas, oil industry. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 12 (MNA) — Venezuelan state-owned oil giant Petroleos de Venezuela SA (PDVSA) believes it needs $77.6 billion investment to rebuild the country's oil and gas industry.
(2021-05-11). U.S. Coast Guard Warship Fires 30 Warning Shots At IRGC Speed Boats. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | On May 10th, a US Coast Guard warship fired 30 warning shots at 13 Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) "fast boats" that reportedly approached it in the Strait of Hormuz. | Pentagon spokesperson John Kirby said that after the Iranian vessels didn't heed a warning call, the US warship was forced to fire warning shots. | During a briefing today at the Pentagon, Kirby said it was six U.S. Navy vessels that were escorting the guided missile submarine USS Georgia which were involved in the incid…
(2021-05-11). Houthis Repelled Attack In Yemen, Targeted Saudi International Airport. southfront.org 
Illustrative image, a Qasef-2K being intercepted by a Saudi fighter jet. | On May 10th, Ansar Allah fighters thwarted an attack by the Saudi-led forces in the northeastern Saadah and northern al-Jawf provinces. | The clashes took place after Saudi coalition attempted to take control over the Khar heights in northeastern Saadah province and al-Dhahra mountain in northern al-Jawf province. Ansar Allah (widely known as the Houthis) reportedly inflicted loses to Saudi-led forces and captured some weapons. The exact number of casua…
(2021-05-11). Military Situation In Yemen On May 11, 2021 (Map Update). southfront.org Click to see full-size image | On May 10, Saudi-led coalition warplanes conducted 16 airstrikes on the Sarwah area | On May 10, Saudi-led coalition warplanes conducted 3 airstrikes on the Madghal area | On May 10, Saudi-led coalition warplanes conducted an airstrike on the Boqa area | On May 10, Ansar Allah attacked Abha Airport with a Qasef 2k suicide drone | On May 10, the Saudi-led forces attacke Ansar Allah position in Khar mountain, the attack reportedly was repelled by Ansar Allah | On May 11, clashes…
(2021-05-11). ACURA Viewpoint: Sanctions and Forever Wars by Krishen Mehta. mronline.org 
The U.S. has sanctions against over 30 countries, close to one-third of the world's population. When the pandemic startedin early 2020, our Government tried to prevent Iran from buying respirator masks from overseas, and also thermal imaging equipment that could detect the virus in the lungs. | May 11, 2021…
(2021-05-11). Military Situation In Iraq On May 11, 2021 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | On May 8, the Iraqi resistance group attacked Ain Al Asad Airbase with a fixed wing drone | On May 9, the PMU and Iraqi Army launched a security operation code name Ali Waliullah against ISIS terrorists in south of Mosul | On May 9, clashes between protesters and security forces were reported near to Iran's consulate in Karbala, Iraq. Dozens of protesters and security forces were injured due to clashes | On May 10, a logistical convoy of the US military was targeted by a…
(2021-05-11). Headlines for May 11, 2021. democracynow.org Israeli Airstrikes Kill 26 Palestinians in Gaza, Including 9 Children, Bodies of Indian COVID-19 Victims Found on Banks of Ganges River, World Health Organization Chief Blasts "Shocking Global Disparity" in Vaccine Access, U.S. Drug Regulator Clears Pfizer's COVID-19 Vaccine for Use in Children 12 and Older, Democrats Urge President Biden to Lift Iran Sanctions and Return to 2015 Nuclear Deal, Colombian President Warns Indigenous Protesters Amid Mounting Attacks by Vigilantes, Mother's Day Marchers Demand Mexican Government Take Action to Find Missing Children, Moroccan Authorities Raid Home of Western Sahara Ind…