(2024-05-10). 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.
(2024-05-10). USA: Between war and the courage to negotiate. pressenza.com President Joe Biden's recent decision to approve a $95 billion military aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan is very bad for the world because it assures us that conflicts and military escalation will continue, with undoubted consequences for everyone. | Before this presidential approval, DW News reported that the US House of Representatives had approved the military aid package, showing a representative speaking on the floor of the US Congress with a picture of Russian President Vladimir Putin, China's Xi Jinping, and Iran's Ebrahim Raisol-Sadati on a lectern behind him. | The image more than eloquently s…
(2024-05-10). 'For the first time I don't want to speak Hebrew on the streets of Vienna'. haaretz.com This week at Ben Gurion Airport: An Austrian biblical archaeologist travels to Israel for business and pleasure, and two Russian pilgrims head to Jerusalem to celebrate a birthday in a holy way…
(2024-05-10). Europe braces for the next Ukraine. nationofchange.org If both the European Union and the United States—increasingly dominated by far-right politicians—allow Bosnia to fall apart, that will send a strong signal to Russia about the likely fate of Ukraine.
(2024-05-10). Havana ready for the Cuba-Russia Friendship Race. plenglish.com Havana, May 10 (Prensa Latina) Everything is ready today for the traditional Cuba-Russia Friendship Race to be held on Saturday in this capital dedicated to the 79th anniversary of the victory against fascism.
(2024-05-10). Cuban president meets Algerian authorities. plenglish.com Havana, May 10 (Prensa Latina) President Miguel Diaz-Canel met in Algeria with Brahim Bougali, President of the National People's Assembly, during a technical stopover on his return trip from Moscow, where he was on a working visit.
(2024-05-10). Syria and Russia honor 79th anniversary of the Great Patriotic War (+Photo). plenglish.com 
Damascus, May 10 (Prensa Latina) A joint parade of the Syrian and Russian Armed Forces took place at the Hmeimim air base, in the province of Latakia, on the occasion of the 79th anniversary of the triumph over Nazism in World War II.
(2024-05-10). China condemns unilateral US sanctions on its firms. plenglish.com Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian stressed the legitimate right of China and Russia to engage in usual economic and trade cooperation, which should not be interfered with or restricted. | The spokesperson also underscored the constant US crackdown on Chinese companies under the pretext of "national security risks" without providing any evidence. | He urged Washington to halt the generalization of this concept and stop politicizing, exploiting, and militarizing economic, trade, and technology issues. | "China will continue to take necessary steps to defend firmly, the legitimate rights and interests of its e…
(2024-05-10). Vladimir Putin ipresents Mishustin's candidacy for prime minister. plenglish.com Moscow, May 10 (Prensa Latina) President Vladimir Putin introduced, to the State Duma (Lower House of Parliament), the candidacy of Mikhail Mishustin as prime minister, Vyacheslav Volodin, head of the legislative body, said on Friday.
(2024-05-10). Fierce fighting reported in Chasov Yar, Donetsk region. plenglish.com Moscow, May 10 (Prensa Latina) A fierce battle is taking place on the line of contact between Russian and Ukrainian forces in Donetsk, in the strategic settlement of Chasov Yar, the Vzgliad digital newspaper reported.
(2024-05-10). Vladimir Putin presents Mishustin's candidacy for prime minister. plenglish.com Moscow, May 10 (Prensa Latina) President Vladimir Putin introduced, to the State Duma (Lower House of Parliament), the candidacy of Mikhail Mishustin as prime minister, Vyacheslav Volodin, head of the legislative body, said on Friday.
(2024-05-10). The BRICS — Is another world possible? pressenza.com The BRICS is the name given to the group of five countries that began to form this group and to work consensually in areas such as trade, investment, technology, and finance, to promote their common interests on the world stage, seeking to counter the hegemony of other international institutions such as the G7 or the World Bank. The group was formally established in 2006 when the leaders of the member countries met in New Delhi, India. In 2010, South Africa joined the group to form what is now known as BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa). | By Felix Madariaga | The BRICS are seen by many as an…
(2024-05-10). Vladimir Putin presenta candidatura de Mishustin para primer ministro. radiohc.cu La Habana, 10 may (RHC) El presidente de Rusia, Vladimir Putin, presentó a la Duma Estatal (Cámara Baja del Parlamento) la candidatura de Mijaíl Mishustin al cargo de primer ministro, informó hoy el jefe del órgano legislativo, Viacheslav Volodin.
(2024-05-10). 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.
(2024-05-10). Ukraine war: Russian forces spark 'fierce battle' after attack on Kharkiv. scmp.com Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said a "fierce battle" was under way after Moscow launched a surprise new offensive on Friday morning.
(2024-05-10). Iran Producing Top-Quality Heavy Water: Nuclear Chief. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The heavy water produced in Iran is among the highest-quality compounds in the world, Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Mohammad Eslami said.
(2024-05-10). Russia celebrates World War II victory. ecns.cn Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that the Russians will always remember the alliance against the Nazis, and it is unacceptable that the West tried to distort the truth about World War II.
(2024-05-10). 'New way to understand the world' unlocked by quantum researchers. ecns.cn Chinese researchers have taken a significant step toward unlocking the potential of quantum computing by achieving a breakthrough in simulating a complex quantum state using photons.
(2024-05-10). Victory Day military parade held in Moscow. ecns.cn Russia on Thursday held an annual military parade on Moscow's downtown Red Square to mark the 79th anniversary of the Soviet Union's Victory over Nazi Germany in 1945.
(2024-05-10). Vladimir Putin reappoints Mikhail Mishustin as Russia's prime minister. scmp.com Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin was reappointed as head of the country's government on Friday.
(2024-05-10). Contain China? Washington, that ship has sailed. scmp.com Unlike the Soviet Union in the 1980s, China has a highly diversified economy and capable defences making it unlikely to collapse or be contained. Despite what some pundits in Washington may believe, much of the world would not readily join the US in a war or containment strategy against China…
(2024-05-10). Russia Remembers, The United States Forgets. sonar21.com 
Today, May 9, marks the 79th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany aka Victory in Europe day and the Russian people held massive marches and commemorations — not just in Russia — but in countries around the world where Russian expats live. But in the United States, where the mythology persists that the United States defeated the Nazis, there were crickets. Nothing. Why the difference? | It is a simple The Soviet Union is estimated to have suffered the highest number of W…
(2024-05-10). 'NATO Troops Already In Ukraine': Poland PM Admits As Putin Warns Of Global Clash | Russia War. hindustantimes.com Poland's PM Donald Tusk has admitted that NATO troops are already present in Ukraine. He told a group of reporters that, "NATO today is helping as much as it can. Without NATO's help, Ukraine would not have been able to defend itself for so long. Well, and there are some troops there, I mean soldiers. There are some soldiers there. Observers, engineers. They're helping them out." His remarks come amid spiralling tensions between the Russian president and NATO with Vladimir Putin even threatening of a global clash. Watch for more details. INTERNATIONAL NEWS…
(2024-05-10). Putin Pulls Back Russian Troops, Protests Erupt In Armenia; U.S. Tilt To Cost PM Pashinyan. hindustantimes.com
(2024-05-10). Putin's Aerial Blitz Burns Kharkiv, Russian FPV Drones Chase Kyiv's Troops At Frontline | Watch. hindustantimes.com
(2024-05-10). U.S. Fires Back At Russia Over 'Interference In Indian Elections' Charge; 'No, We Don't…' | Watch. hindustantimes.com