(2024-05-22). May 22, 2024. sitrepworld.info 
The Beatles — Let It Be The Problem Isn't Civil Disobedience, It's Civil Obedience, by Caitlin Johnstone Indeed, there is no comparison: Israel's crimes are far worse than Hamas', by Jonathan Cook Pal Chron Day 228 — Biden: Not a Genocide | Massacres throughout Gaza Strip The Jewish State Is Genocidal, But Is Israeli Society Sick, Too? by Ilana Mercer From Russia running out of missiles to Zelensky running out of road, by Don Hank UCLA attackers exposed: meet the violent Zionist agitators LA police haven't arrested, by Wyatt Reed Israel Fuming At UN's Moment Of Silence For Ira…
(2024-05-22). Russia Has Also Become a Lot More Important to China. infobrics.org Image of dependence on Beijing overlooks role of geoeconomic strategy…
(2024-05-22). First Russia-India Direct Agroexpress Train Sent from Chelyabinsk to Mumbai. infobrics.org The first fully-fledged Agroexpress train, carrying oat flakes and cereals has been sent from the Yuzhnouralsky Transport and Logistics Center in Russia's Chelyabinsk region to India's Mundra Port in Mumbai via the eastern route of the International North-South Transport Corridor…
(2024-05-22). G7 wants to help "Trump-proof" Ukraine using profits from frozen Russian assets. infobrics.org Economic warfare against Russia will once again boomerang on the West.
(2024-05-22). "Not an Organization": Russian BRICS Delegation Lobbies for Alliance Ahead of Moscow Summit. infobrics.org Ethiopia's accession to BRICS last August has been followed by mixed signals both domestically and internationally as aspirations for wider global influence are pitted against concerns over Western backlash in the polarized reception…
(2024-05-22). And Now, BRICS Eyes Creation of a Central Bank for Currency Issue. infobrics.org China, with backing from Russia and South Africa, is planning an onslaught on the mighty dollar by introducing a new currency, to be issued by a proposed BRICS central bank that would combine the strengths of the respective currencies of the five countries in the economic forum…
(2024-05-22). Advantages of Vietnam's Involvement in BRICS. infobrics.org On a recent visit to Vietnam, Associate Professor Dr. Artem Yakovlev, Director of the Center for Russian Strategy in Asia, engaged in talks with the Prime Minister regarding the potential for economic collaboration between Vietnam and the Russian Federation…
(2024-05-22). Brazil's Lula Voices Support for More Countries Joining BRICS Group. infobrics.org Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said that he supports more countries joining the BRICS group of large developing nations, which currently includes Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa…
(2024-05-22). Zimbabwe's Fervent Bid to Join the New Development Bank. infobrics.org Zimbabwe has officially expressed its intention to join the New Development Bank (NDB), an emerging financial institution founded by the BRICS countries — Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. This move underscores the country's commitment to fostering economic ties and pursuing sustainable growth within a global partnership framework…
(2024-05-22). Richard Beck: Bidenism Abroad. newleftreview.org Panoramic survey of US foreign policy as Washington attempts to maintain its global hegemony in conditions of faltering growth. Containing China, confronting Russia, driving decarbonization: each of Biden's stated aims has been beset by insoluble contradictions from the outset, Richard Beck argues, now compounded by Israel's punitive war on Gaza.
(2024-05-22). EU approves use of profits from frozen Russian accounts. plenglish.com Brussels, May 22 (Prensa Latina) After several months of internal controversies, the European Union (EU) announced an agreement for the use of dividends obtained from Russia's frozen accounts in Western banks, local television reported.
(2024-05-22). Russia-Latin America relations develop despite the US. plenglish.com Moscow, May 22 (Prensa Latina) Cooperation between Russia and Latin America is actively developing, despite the opposition of the United States and its allies, said today the vice president of the Russian State Duma (lower house of Parliament), Ivan Melnikov.
(2024-05-22). The 2nd Mediterranean Forum for Peace and Nonviolence: The power of the human being. pressenza.com Active nonviolence, as a philosophy and practice, seeks to transform conflicts without resorting to violence, promoting dialogue, empathy and mutual understanding. | The 2nd Mediterranean Forum for Peace and Nonviolence, to be held in Malaga on 22 and 23 June 2024, represents a unique opportunity for individuals, organisations and movements committed to building a more just and non-violent society. This event is a continuation of the commitment initiated at the Mediterranean Nuclear Disarmament Forum in 2008 and is presented as a space for exchange and proposals focused on the methodology of active nonviolence.
(2024-05-22). Russia Denies Launching Anti-Satellite Weapon Into Space. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that Russia has not violated international law in any way, commenting on U.S. allegations that Moscow had launched an anti-satellite weapon into space on May 17. | RELATED: | Recently, the U.S. Pentagon claimed that Russia had launched a satellite into low-Earth orbit that "is likely a counter-space weapon presumably capable of attacking other satellites." | "We a…
(2024-05-22). Tourism to Venezuela Grew by 220 Percent. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, Tourism Minister Ali Padron announced that the number of international visits to Venezuela increased by 220 percent in the first four months of 2024 compared to 2023. | RELATED: | This growth is the result of greater air and land connectivity with neighboring countries such as Colombia and Brazil, as well as the arrival of visitors from Europe, Russia, and Poland. | Venezuela received about 1.6 m…
(2024-05-22). Representatives of Russia's leading media outlets hold talks with officials from Chinese provinces. tvbrics.com 
The parties discussed areas for the development of relations between the countries…
(2024-05-22). Russia starts 'tactical nuclear drills' near Ukraine border. aljazeera.com Exercises involve Iskander and Kinzhal hypersonic missiles and are seen as warning to Ukraine's Western allies.
(2024-05-22). Man Killed in Cross-Border Shelling of Russia's Belgorod. themoscowtimes.com Russia's Defense Ministry said it shot down six Ukrainian missiles and three drones in the region between Tuesday night and Wednesday morning.
(2024-05-22). Joy Neumeyer: Moscow's Story. newleftreview.org Joy Neumeyer on Jade McGlynn, Memory Makers and Russia's War. Twin studies, scholarly and less so, of the uses of the past in Putin's war for Ukraine.
(2024-05-22). U.K. Says China Supplying Russia With 'Lethal Aid'. themoscowtimes.com British Defense Secretary Grant Shapps said Beijing is sending or preparing to send combat equipment to Russia for use in Ukraine.
(2024-05-22). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 817. aljazeera.com As the war enters its 817th day, these are the main developments.
(2024-05-22). WION, Indian global television, on the Russian nuclear weapon drills at the Ukrainian border. gilbertdoctorow.com
(2024-05-22). Russian Woman Who Filmed Troops Sentenced to 12 Years for Treason. themoscowtimes.com The young woman was accused of sharing footage of Russian soldiers and military equipment heading toward Ukraine with Kyiv.
(2024-05-22). Russia Jails Man 3.5 Years for Urging Friend to Surrender to Ukrainian Army. themoscowtimes.com The Saratov resident was detained last year on suspicion of "repeatedly persuading" a Russian soldier fighting in Ukraine to surrender.
(2024-05-22). Russia starts tactical nuclear drills near Ukraine, citing Western 'threats'. scmp.com The exercises are taking place in Russia's Southern Military District, which borders and includes parts of Ukraine that Moscow claims to have annexed.
(2024-05-22). Russian Army Says Recaptured Village in Ukraine's Luhansk. themoscowtimes.com Russian troops previously captured Klishchiivka in January 2023, but Ukraine reclaimed the village in September.
(2024-05-22). Russia Returns 6 Children to Ukraine With Qatar's Mediation. themoscowtimes.com Since July 2023, Qatar has helped bring back scores of Ukrainian children taken to Russia and occupied territories during the war.
(2024-05-22). Russia launched space weapon in path of American spy satellite, US says. scmp.com The Cosmos 2576 'inspector' spacecraft is thought to be capable of attacking satellites in low Earth orbit.
(2024-05-22). Russia launches 'space weapon' in path of US satellite: Pentagon. aljazeera.com US believes Russia's recently launched satellite can inspect and attack other satellites in low Earth orbit.
(2024-05-22). Russia's Proposal to Redraw Baltic Sea Borders Sparks Concern From Neighbors. themoscowtimes.com Experts said the drafted changes could be used to put pressure on NATO-member countries like Estonia, Finland and Sweden.
(2024-05-22). U.S. Accuses Russia of Launching Space Weapon in American Satellite's Orbit. themoscowtimes.com "Russia deployed this new counter-space weapon into the same orbit as a U.S. government satellite," the Pentagon said Tuesday.
(2024-05-22). Northeast China home to more rare tigers, leopards. ecns.cn Siberian tiger and Amur leopard populations in the wild have been steadily increasing at the Northeast China Tiger and Leopard National Park, thanks to the establishment of the national park system and the implementation of national protection policies.
(2024-05-22). Georgia: Last chance to stop Russian-style crackdown on civil society. fidh.org International human rights organisations, civil society groups, and election observers are urging European and national leaders to promptly address the Georgian government's attempt to crackdown on civil society as the country approaches its General Elections in October.
Since April 15th Georgians have been rallying in protest against the proposed "Transparency of Foreign Influence" law, which bears striking resemblance to the Russian so called "Foreign Agent Law". This law threatens to (…) | – |
(2024-05-22). In Russia, a journalist is detained for 'apology' for the Taliban. globalvoices.org 
(2024-05-22). Memorial Designates Bashkir Activist Alsynov 'Political Prisoner'. themoscowtimes.com Memorial described the case against Fail Alsynov as "blatant political prosecution," adding that he enjoys "the strong backing from the public."
(2024-05-22). US working with EU to counter China on its Russia support, overcapacity, say Antony Blinken and Janet Yellen. scmp.com America's top diplomat describes Beijing as seeking 'better relations with Europe' while fuelling its 'greatest security threat' since the Cold War.
(2024-05-22). Ucrania ataca con un dron la central nuclear de Zaporiyia. telesurtv.net "El bombardeo de civiles, así como de la central nuclear de Zaporiyia y sus infraestructuras, es inaceptable y constituye inequívocamente un acto terrorista".
(2024-05-22). Zelensky asks NATO to shoot down Russian missiles. presstv.ir Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky urges NATO to shoot down Russian missiles over the skies of his country.
(2024-05-22). Ukraine attacks kill two in Russia's Belgorod, Donetsk. presstv.ir Ukraine kills two people in separate aerial attacks on Russia's border region of Belgorod and the city of Donetsk.
(2024-05-22). Putin calls Raeisi martyrdom 'a great loss', says will continue to boost Iran ties. presstv.ir Putin calls the tragic death of his Iranian counterpart Ebrahim Raeisi "a great loss".
(2024-05-22). 'Ukraine Army In Deep Trouble': Kremlin Boasts As Zelensky Begs Allies To Shoot Russian Missiles. hindustantimes.com The Kremlin termed Ukrainian President hysterical for asking the U.S.-led West and its allies to help intercept Russian missiles. Dmitry Peskov further said that Ukraine was in panic more and that the Ukrainian forces were in deep trouble as Russia was making advances at the frontline. Ukraine's foreign minister also repeated Volodymyr Zelensky's apparent plea to the West to shoot down Russian missiles from their territory. His comments came alongside Germany's foreign minister, who also warned the West that their security was at risk due to Russian attacks. Watch for more details. INTERNATIONAL NEWS…