Turkish police arrest more than 500 people at May Day rallies

Turkey sees significant police deployments on 1 May each year, when marches led by workers and unions are held.

May Day Protests Pushing for Worker Protections Expected Across the U.S.

Organizers have billed the events as a nationwide day of action to demand policies that put the interests of working people over those of the ultrawealthy.

By Chris Hippensteel

Robotaxis Are Rolling Out Across America - WSJ

Robotaxis Are Rolling Out Across America  WSJ

Pope appoints former undocumented immigrant as bishop of West Virginia

Leo, who has criticized Trump’s hardline immigration policy, selected Evelio Menjivar-Ayala as state’s new bishop Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox Pope Leo XIV has appointed a man who had once entered the United States as an undocumented immigrant, hidden in the trunk of a car, as the new bishop of West Virginia. The pope approved the resignation of Bishop Mark E Brennan of Wheeling-Charleston, West Virginia, and selected Bishop Evelio Menjivar-A...

By Marina Dunbar

Photos: Cuba holds May Day celebrations amid US threats

March celebrating International Workers' Day coincided with announcement of further US sanctions on island.

Non-woke college newspapers find home in new Drudge Report-style publication

The Collegiate Network announced a new website in the style of Drudge Report that will aggregate stories from non-woke college newspapers across the country.

King Charles charms America and avoids pitfalls during his four-day whirlwind US tour - CNN

King Charles charms America and avoids pitfalls during his four-day whirlwind US tour  CNN

Trump tells U.S. Congress that ceasefire 'terminated' Iran conflict, as war powers deadline arrives

In a letter to congressional leaders on Friday, U.S. President Donald Trump declared that a ceasefire had "terminated" hostilities against Iran, as he sought to bolster his argument that he does not need lawmakers' permission to continue the conflict.

US sanctions China-based operator, others over alleged Iran oil trade links

The United States on Friday sanctioned multiple entities and individuals it said were involved in trading Iranian petroleum and petroleum products, including a China-based oil terminal operator and a Chinese national. The State Department said the operator, Qingdao Haiye Oil Terminal Co., Ltd, “imported tens of millions of barrels of sanctioned Iranian crude oil”. Also on the sanctions list is Li Xinchun, a Chinese national who is president of the China-based oil terminal, as well as a Hong...

By SCMP Reporter,Dewey Sim

FOMAT Becomes Largest Embedded Research Organization in the U.S. with Acquisition of Topography Health's Research Sites - The Globe and Mail

FOMAT Becomes Largest Embedded Research Organization in the U.S. with Acquisition of Topography Health's Research Sites  The Globe and Mail

Cubans mark May Day amid rising humanitarian crisis

People are gathering in cities worldwide to mark International Workers' Day, taking to the streets to demand higher wages and better working conditions. Long observed as a public holiday led by unions advocating for workers’ rights, May 1 has seen large demonstrations this year. In Istanbul, tensions have escalated, with police using tear gas and arresting around 400 people. In Paris, protests are also getting underway this afternoon, beginning at Place de la République, reflecting the countr...

By FRANCE24

Ex-HOA president admits fleecing Miami residents in $11 million fraud scheme

Marglli Gallego, 44, used HOA credit cards to buy fast food and groceries

By Andrea Cavallier

US continues to account for significant share of global propylene demand

Trump tells Congress Iran hostilities 'terminated' ahead of 60-day deadline - Haaretz

Trump tells Congress Iran hostilities 'terminated' ahead of 60-day deadline  Haaretz

Pope names former undocumented migrant as US bishop - The Straits Times

Pope names former undocumented migrant as US bishop  The Straits Times

Pope Leo Names Former Undocumented Migrant As US Bishop

The Vatican in a statement announced the nomination of 56-year-old Evelio Menjivar-Ayala, currently an auxiliary bishop in Washington.

Workers hold annual May Day march to Ledra Palace

Workers and members of the trade union movement on Friday held their annual May Day march to the Ledra Palace hotel, in Nicosia’s buffer zone, with marches beginning from either side of Cyprus’ divided capital. The day’s Greek Cypriot march began from Eleftheria Square, on the southern edge of Nicosia’s old town, while the Turkish […]

US calls for Myanmar to immediately release Suu Kyi

The United States has called for Myanmar to immediately release deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi after the junta said it would move her to house arrest, five years since putting her into detention in a coup.

Georgian Dream claims ties with US will improve in May

One ruling party MP claimed that the bilateral relations are now ‘restored’.

By Mikheil Gvadzabia

Turkish police fire tear gas, arrest hundreds at Istanbul May Day rallies

Over 500 people were arrested by Turkish police during May Day protests in Istanbul, with tear gas used to stop marches toward Taksim Square.

Labour groups demand reform

Labour groups marched to Government House on Friday to mark International Workers’ Day, submitting a nine-point list of demands to the government including energy reform, social security restructuring and the scrapping of the controversial “Care” pension formula.

Iran sends proposal for negotiations with US to mediator Pakistan - Arab News

Iran sends proposal for negotiations with US to mediator Pakistan  Arab News

UN chief Guterres says money owed by US is 'non-negotiable'

Says UN will reform to be more effective, cost-efficient, and deliver for people

By Reuters

‘We felt safe, supported’: Workers mark Labour Day with resilience, hail UAE stability - Khaleej Times

‘We felt safe, supported’: Workers mark Labour Day with resilience, hail UAE stability  Khaleej Times

Beijing Bad: Chinese Nationals Charged Building Meth Super Factory

Beijing Bad: Chinese Nationals Charged Building Meth Super Factory Two Chinese citizens were indicted on by the DOJ on charges of conspiring to flood the United States with methamphetamine through a sophisticated, factory-style production operation, federal prosecutors announced this week. Wenfeng Cui, 41, also known as “Vincen,” (no "t') and Fan Pang, 26, also known as “Jerry,” both nationals of the People’s Republic of China, were arrested in New York City on February 2, 20...

By Tyler Durden

Bangladesh seeks justice over killings of 2 students in US: Shama Obaed - The Daily Star

Bangladesh seeks justice over killings of 2 students in US: Shama Obaed  The Daily Star

10 Nigerians convicted in a $215m international fraud scheme in US

The Nigerians were convicted alongside 15 American nationals, including a certain Aruan Drake and Peter Reed. The post 10 Nigerians convicted in a $215m international fraud scheme in US appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Beloved John

YLBHI Urges Police to Identify Alleged May Day Infiltrators - Tempo.co English

YLBHI Urges Police to Identify Alleged May Day Infiltrators  Tempo.co English

URIF aims to sign its first three investment agreements by end of 2026

The United States-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund (URIF), established a year ago, aims to conclude its first three investment agreements by the end of 2026.

Pope names former undocumented migrant as US bishop

Pope Leo XIV has appointed Evelio Menjivar-Ayala, a former undocumented migrant from El Salvador, as the new bishop of Wheeling-Charleston, West Virginia. Read More: https://punchng.com/pope-names-former-undocumented-migrant-as-us-bishop/

By Punch Newspapers

Peter Obi hails workers, urges better leadership, economic justice in Nigeria

Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has paid tribute to workers across the world, especially Nigerians, describing them as the backbone of every nation and the driving force of economic and social development. The post Peter Obi hails workers, urges better leadership, economic justice in Nigeria appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Nwafor

Workers' Day: From protest and arrests to high cost of living, Ethiopian workers mark May Day under yearlong mounting strain - Addis Standard

Workers' Day: From protest and arrests to high cost of living, Ethiopian workers mark May Day under yearlong mounting strain  Addis Standard

HSWU Women’s Committee observes May Day with visually impaired children

The Women’s Committee of the Health Services Workers’ Union (HSWU) in the Volta and Oti regions has observed this year’s May Day celebration with visually impaired children at the New Horizon School for the Blind in Ho.

By Albert Kuzor

May Day in Helsinki proceeds with large turnout and limited disruption

Helsinki marked May Day with large crowds, a police operation in Kaivopuisto, and marches through the city centre, as officers reported arrests and dismissed online claims of a knife attack. Police said tens of thousands gathered at Market Square on Thursday to watch the capping of the Havis Amanda statue, a central event that opened the celebrations. The Helsinki University Student Union placed a student cap made from apple peel on the statue during the ceremony. Officers maintained a vi...

May Day 2026 in Matanzas, Cuba

Workers, students, and representatives of official social organizations took part Friday in the International Workers’ Day parade. (26 photos) The post May Day 2026 in Matanzas, Cuba appeared first on Havana Times.

By Circles Robinson

Iran Judiciary chief: US cannot impose will at talks after failing on battlefield - PressTV

Iran Judiciary chief: US cannot impose will at talks after failing on battlefield  PressTV

Türkiye: A very well-attended May Day, nearly 400 arrests - Seneweb

Türkiye: A very well-attended May Day, nearly 400 arrests  Seneweb

Migrants deported from US stranded, 'scared' in DR Congo - Africa - World - Ahram Online

Migrants deported from US stranded, 'scared' in DR Congo - Africa - World  Ahram Online