2022-05-02: News Headlines

_____ (2022-05-02). Yemen's Tragedy and US-Saudi Maneuvers. journal-neo.org Yemeni President Abdrabbuh Mansour Hadi has resigned and handed over power to a new body, the President's Leadership Council (PLC). He sacked his vice-president Ali Mohsen al-Ahmar in a sudden development believed to have been prompted by new US and Saudi tricks. According to media reports, the kingdom "rewarded" the move by promising $3bn …

Staff (2022-05-02). Amir-Abdollahian, Karzai discuss Afghanistan over phone. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 02 (MNA) — Iran's Foreign Minister expressed hope that with the acceleration of the process of forming an inclusive government, the ways will be paved for Afghanistan to expand its cooperation with its neighbors.

Staff (2022-05-02). Buy original saffron from Zarchin. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 02 (MNA) — Saffron has long been one of the most widely used spices in Iranian homes, which gives the food a pleasant taste and also its seductive smell, indicates genuine Iranian food.

Zahra Mirzafarjouyan (2022-05-02). Teacher Day in Iran; Commemoration of Ayatollah Motahari. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 02 (MNA) — Iran is celebrating Teachers' Day which marks the day in memory of Ayatollah Morteza Motahari who was assassinated on May 1, 1979.

Staff (2022-05-02). Feria de Turismo de Cuba 2022 se celebrará esta semana en Varadero. cubadebate.cu Varadero -catalogado hace poco como la segunda mejor playa del mundo según los usuarios de Tripadvisor- se reafirma como el principal polo del país. No en vano será la sede de la XL Feria Internacional FITCuba-2022, que desde este martes 3 hasta el próximo 7 de mayo reunirá a agencias de viajes, turoperadores y líneas aéreas, entre otros.

Staff (2022-05-02). Inauguran planta generadora de oxígeno medicinal en Pinar del Río. cubadebate.cu Una planta generadora de oxígeno medicinal fue inaugurada hoy en el hospital provincial Abel Santamaría Cuadrado, de Pinar del Río, con capacidad para 60 metros cúbicos por hora y de ese modo, abastecer a la mayor institución del territorio. La instalación de unas 48 plantas en ese tipo de centros asistenciales, en tanto ya existen 20 en suelo nacional.

Staff (2022-05-02). El tiempo: Chubascos y tormentas eléctricas en centro y oriente. cubadebate.cu 🌦Amanecerá parcialmente nublado en zonas de la costa norte oriental, con poca nubosidad en el resto del país. Desde el final de la mañana estará parcialmente nublado y se nublará a partir del mediodía en oriente, con chubascos y tormentas eléctricas, que durante la tarde y la noche se extenderán a la región central. En occidente las lluvias serán aisladas.

Staff (2022-05-02). Ricardo Alarcón en mi memoria. cubadebate.cu La alegría de los cubanos por los masivos y combativos actos realizados este Primero de Mayo, quedó empañada por la triste noticia del fallecimiento del compañero Ricardo Alarcón. Ricardo, a quien conocí en el Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores en la ya lejana década de los años sesenta del pasado siglo, siempre me decía que era más joven que yo.

Staff (2022-05-02). Amor por Cuba desde pequeños. cubadebate.cu Trabajadores de la salud, la educación, la cultura, el deporte, la construcción, el transporte, el turismo, entre otros sectores, desfilaron en La Habana este domingo. Entre ellos, los más pequeños de la casa acompañaron a sus padres, abuelos, vecinos en este día. Ellos, con esa corta edad, este Primero de Mayo también demuestran su amor por Cuba.

Staff (2022-05-02). Raúl sobre el Primero de Mayo: "Tengo el corazón lleno de alegría" cubadebate.cu El general de Ejército Raúl Castro aseguró sentirse muy feliz al comprobar el respaldo de millones de cubanos a la Revolución durante las multitudinarias marchas por el Día Internacional de los Trabajadores. "Tengo el corazón lleno de alegría", dijo Raúl Castro en un vídeo compartido en Twitter por el Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC).

Staff (2022-05-02). Chavismo Commemorates 3 Years since Failed Coup Led by Guaidó and López (Photos). orinocotribune.com This Saturday, April 30, three years after the People's Victory Day against the failed coup, which took place on the same day in 2019, was commemorated. From the Altamira bridge, Diosdado Cabello, first vice president of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV), pointed out that, "today we can shout to the world that traitors will never return to Venezuela again." | During his speech, from the same place where the extreme right, led by former deputy Juan Guaidó and fugitive Leopoldo López, tried to carry out a coup against President Nicolás Maduro Moros, Cabello warned that "if today the Venezuelan oppositi…

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-05-01). Ukraine attacks Russian military site in Belgorod region. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 01 (MNA) — One person was injured in a fire on a Russian defense ministry facility in the southern Belgorod region bordering Ukraine, media have cited Belgorod region governor as saying on Sunday.

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-05-01). Fire at Russian military site near Ukraine injures one. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 01 (MNA) — One person was injured in a fire on a Russian defense ministry facility in the southern Belgorod region bordering Ukraine, media have cited Belgorod region governor as saying on Sunday.

_____ (2022-05-01). In Georgia, Protesters March At Monument To South's Pro-Slavery Past. popularresistance.org Atlanta, Georgia — Carrying signs decrying "racist traitors," about a hundred civil rights activists marched and chanted at Georgia's Stone Mountain on Saturday to protest at the return of an annual celebration of the Confederacy at the foot of a towering monument to the heroes of the South's pro-slavery past. | As dozens of state and local police, including SWAT teams with armored trucks, looked on, the state chapter of the Sons of Confederate Veterans (SCV) with 200 supporters gathered for its celebration, which it says honors the sacrifices of their forebears. | The Atlanta NAACP and other civil rights s…

Staff (2022-05-01). Saudis violate Yemeni ceasefire 124 times in a day. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 01 (MNA) — News sources reported that the Saudi coalition has violated the ceasefire in Yemen 124 times during the past day.

Anonymous669 (2022-05-01). Iraqi 'Resistance' Group Releases Drone Footage Of US Embassy In Baghdad. southfront.org Official logo of The Islamic Resistance in Iraq — 'Ashab al-Kahf | On May 1, the pro-Iranian Islamic Resistance in Iraq — 'Ashab al-Kahf released drone footage of the US embassy in the Iraqi capital, Baghdadi. | The footage, which were likely taken by a small quadcopter, shows the main building of the US embassy and the nearby Union III military base in the highly-secured Green Zone. | In a statement, 'Ashab al-Kahf alleged that its drones carried out 92 reconnaissance sorties over the US emba…

Staff (2022-05-01). Oman, Qatar felicitate Raeisi on Eid al-Fitr. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 02 (MNA) — Sultan of Oman and Emir of Qatar in separate phone calls congratulated Eid al-Fitr to Iranian President and people.

Staff (2022-05-01). Iran,Tajikistan stress need to ensure security in region. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 02 (MNA) — The presidents of Iran and Tajikistan stressed the need for coordination between the two countries to ensure security in the region.

Marzieh Rahmani (2022-05-01). Afghanistan rulers not seeking to get into conflict with Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 02 (MNA) — Former President of Afghanistan told an Iranian diplomat in Kabul that the rulers of Afghanistan have no intention to get into a conflict with the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Staff (2022-05-01). Iran Foreign Ministry summons Sweden ambassador. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 02 (MNA) — The Iranian foreign ministry has summoned Swedish ambassador to Tehran to protest against the baseless and fabricated accusations of the Swedish prosecutor about the Islamic Republic.

Staff (2022-05-01). Open session of Iranian Parliament. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 01 (MNA) — Chaired by Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the Iranian parliament held an open session on Sunday with the participation of the Iranian Minister of Cooperatives, Labour, and Social Welfare Hojjat Abdolmaleki.

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-05-01). Bagheri Kani meets with Norwegian dep. FM In Tehran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 01 (MNA) — Deputy Iranian Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Ali Bagheri Kani has held a meeting with visiting Norwegian Deputy Foreign Minister Henrik Thune in Tehran on Sunday.

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-05-01). Iran FM congratulates Togo independence anniversary. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 01 (MNA) — The Iranian foreign minister in a message on Sunday offered congratulations to the Togolese government and people on the 62nd anniversary of the country's independence.

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-05-01). Iranian FM congratulates appointment of new Malta FM. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 01 (MNA) — Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian congratulated Ian Borg's appointment as Minister for Foreign and European Affairs and Trade of the Republic of Malta on Sunday.

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-05-01). Iranian FM sends congratulatory messages on Eid al-Fitr. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 01 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has sent separate messages to his counterparts from Islamic countries congratulating their governments and people on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr.

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-05-01). Iran warns citizens against unnecessary travels to Sweden. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 01 (MNA) — The Iranian foreign ministry has warned Iranain citizens against unnecessary travels to Sweden amid the intensified attacks against Muslims and the extrajudicial behavior of the Swedish police.

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-05-01). Tehran ready to resume talks with Kuwait over Arash field. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 01 (MNA) — The Iranian Ambassador to Kuwait pointed to recent remarks by the senior Iranian diplomats and said that Tehran is ready to resume talks with Kuwait over the joined gas field with the Arab country…

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-05-01). Iran among top 5 countries in nanotechnology. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 01 (MNA) — Iran is among the 5 eading Countries in Nanotechnology, according to the Iranian Vice Presidency for Science and Technology said in a statement on Sunday.

Staff (2022-05-01). No place for trans-regional countries in Persian Gulf. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 01 (MNA) — Stating that trans-regional countries have no place in the region, Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri said that Iran's response to those who pose a problem for Iran's interests in the Persian Gulf will be decisive and regrettable.

Staff (2022-05-01). Iran army has largest artillery in West Asia. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 01 (MNA) — Executive Deputy of the Army of Iran Brigadier General Kioumars Sharafi says that the army has the largest artillery in West Asia, and this is a fact that both friends and foes alike acknowledge.

Staff (2022-05-01). Intelligence Min. issues statement on rumors about Afghans. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 01 (MNA) — The Iranian Intelligence Ministry says that common enemies of the nations of Iran and Afghanistan are making efforts desperately and constantly to create differences between the neighboring countries of the West Asian region.

Staff (2022-05-01). Iranian cheetah gives birth to three cubs. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 01 (MNA) — The Iranian cheetah named "Iran" gave birth to three cubs two years after she was released in natural habitat.

Staff (2022-05-01). Funeral ceremony of veteran filmmaker Nader Talebzadeh. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 01 (MNA) — The funeral ceremony of Iran's veteran filmmaker Nader Talebzadeh was held on Saturday.

Staff (2022-05-01). Pakistan secures $8bn package from Saudi Arabia. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 01 (MNA) — Pakistan has secured a "sizeable package" of around $8 billion from Saudi Arabia.

_____ (2022-05-01). May First Always Makes You Think. popularresistance.org This commentary will be published several days before the celebration of International Workers' Day, on this May 1, 2022. It has been 136 years since that Saturday in 1886 when 200,000 workers in Chicago went on strike to demand the 8-hour workday; and every celebration of this day always makes us think. | No longer was that strike, as in previous history, a battle for the sovereignty of a nation-state. This was a battle for social justice. | In Cuba, many years later, we are fighting the same battle. But we are doing it from a Revolution in power, and we are fighting not to lose the social justice we have conque…

Staff (2022-05-01). Grecia e Italia abandonan algunas restricciones contra la covid. cubadebate.cu Justo antes del inicio de la temporada vacacional, las autoridades de Italia y Grecia se unieron este domingo a las de otros países que han ido relajando paulatinamente algunas de las restricciones para evitar la propagación de la covid. En Grecia, donde el turismo genera cerca del 20% del PIB, el cumplimiento de las normas ya era más laxo antes del domingo.

Staff (2022-05-01). Lula da Silva: Brasil será reconstruido luego de las elecciones. cubadebate.cu El expresidente Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva expresó este domingo en Sao Paulo su seguridad de que Brasil elegirá en los comicios de octubre próximo a alguien mejor que el ultraderechista Jair Bolsonaro y el país será reconstruido. Líder en los sondeos preelectorales, Lula dijo que tiene 76 años, "con la energía de los 30 y el entusiasmo de luchar por este país" como nunca.

Staff (2022-05-01). Yariel Rodríguez lidera departamento de hold points en Liga Central del béisbol japonés. cubadebate.cu El pícher cubano Yariel Rodríguez, que lanza por los Dragones de Chunichi, lidera el departamento estadístico de hold points (mantener la ventaja del juego) en la Liga Central de la Liga Japonesa de Béisbol Profesional.

Staff (2022-05-01). Científicos reiteran advertencia sobre efecto del cambio climático en propagación de enfermedades infecciosas. cubadebate.cu Los crecientes efectos del cambio climático generarán la propagación de miles de nuevos virus entre las especies animales hacia 2070, lo que probablemente elevará el riesgo de que las enfermedades infecciosas emergentes pasen de los animales a los humanos, alertaron científicos en una publicación en la revista "Nature".

Staff (2022-05-01). Cuba reporta 190 nuevos casos de COVID-19 y un fallecido. cubadebate.cu Al cierre de este sábado 30 de abril, Cuba reportó 190 nuevos casos de COVID-19, un fallecido y 199 altas médicas. Actualmente hay 838 casos activos, informó este domingo el Minsap en su parte diario.

Staff (2022-05-01). 📨 Modo Avión: No es un domingo cualquiera 🙂. cubadebate.cu Un anuncio que volvió loco a uno de nuestro equipo. Malas noticias por un lado. Otras regulares por otro. Buenas buenas, pocas. Pero seguimos, que abril no nos quite el sueño. Las que se tienen que ir son las ojeras. Ah, se acabó la Feria en La Habana. Pero de eso ya hablamos la semana pasada. Sigue aquí, en Modo Avión. Participa y destácate. Te leemos en los comentarios.

Staff (2022-05-01). Esta dictadura nuestra, °Qué barbaridad! cubadebate.cu Esta ®dictadura ® nuestra, es desconcertante °hace cada cosas! ahora se ha empeñado en pedir al pueblo que salga a las calles este día primero, que tome avenidas, que replete parques øAcaso no es un riesgo para dictadores reunir a un millón a solo unos metros de sus oficinas? øQuién controla eso?

Staff (2022-05-01). Qué trae la prensa cubana, domingo 1 de mayo de 2022. cubadebate.cu

Staff (2022-05-01). Fidel hace 60 años: Y eso es nuestra Revolución, el poder de los trabajadores. cubadebate.cu Lo que ocurre el primero de mayo sirve para definir cuál es la política de un país. Allí donde los trabajadores están oprimidos, allí donde la clase obrera es víctima de la explotación más feroz, del Primero de Mayo no puede ni siquiera hablarse; dondequiera que el imperialismo, y los regímenes explotadores que lo apoyan, deciden en la política de cualquier país del mundo.

Staff (2022-05-01). Falleció Ricardo Alarcón de Quesada. cubadebate.cu El reconocido diplomático y político cubano Ricardo Alarcón de Quesada falleció en la noche de ayer en La Habana, confirmaron fuentes oficiales. Ricardo Alarcón de Quesada será recordado como un revolucionario cabal por su antimperialismo y su fidelidad revolucionaria.

Staff (2022-05-01). Biden pretende llevarse de Rusia los mejores científicos e innovadores. cubadebate.cu Joe Biden quiere llevarse de Rusia los mejores científicos e innovadores tecnológicos de Vladimir Putin. De esta forma, el gobierno de Biden le apunta a los rusos con experiencia en semiconductores, tecnología espacial, ciberseguridad, ingeniería nuclear, inteligencia artificial y tecnologías de propulsión de cohetes.

Staff (2022-05-01). El 10 de Argentina: Amor de ida y vuelta. cubadebate.cu Amigos, jóvenes deportistas, glorias del deporte cubano como Javier Sotomayor y Ana Fidelia Quirot, los amantes del fútbol y vecinos de la zona… Allí estaban —en la cancha- y asomados a los balcones de las casas para rendir tributo a uno de los íconos del deporte más popular de los argentinos, el que más ha querido a Cuba y al que la Isla correspondió con el cariño del pueblo de Fidel.

Staff (2022-05-01). International Women's Federation Congress in Venezuela Ends with Meeting at Miraflores Palace. orinocotribune.com The 17th Congress of the International Democratic Federation of Women (FDIM), held during April 27-30 in Caracas, Venezuela, ended on Saturday, April 30. As part of the activities of the closing ceremony, FDIM presented its feminist work agenda in a meeting with the Venezuelan Minister for Women, Diva Guzmán; Vice President Delcy Rodríguez; and President Nicolás Maduro at Miraflores Palace. | Lorena Peña, the current president of FDIM, gave a presentation of the resolutions approved during the international congress. She highlighted the challenges faced by women in their struggle against patriarchy and imperia…

Ana Perdigón (2022-05-01). Oil Above All: Paraguay Joins New 'Friends of Venezuela' Club Despite Multi-Million Dollar Debt and Refusal to Recognize Maduro. orinocotribune.com The President of the Senate of Paraguay, àìscar Salomón, informed the press that next Tuesday, May 3, a delegation of Venezuelan National Assembly deputies will discuss with their Paraguayan colleagues the possibility of resuming the purchase of Venezuelan fuel by Paraguay. | The meeting will take place between a team of Paraguayan senators and four Venezuelan deputies who are currently in Paraguay, discussing the reinstatement of Venezuela in the Mercosur Parliament (Parlasur). | "Paraguay today needs cheaper fuel and Venezuela can give us that possibility to buy," said Senator Salomón. | He added that th…

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