(2023-05-11). China to fully restore fast-track port entry, exit on May 15. ecns.cn China will fully resume fast-track entry and exit at ports to further facilitate the exchange of Chinese nationals and foreign personnel from May 15, the National Immigration Administration (NIA) announced on Thursday.
(2023-05-11). My Chat With Judge napolitano Regarding CIA Lies and Ukraine. sonar21.com 
A chat with the Judge is stimulating and thought provoking, and today was no exception. One of the topics explored is what I call, "Russia's Cuban Missile Crisis." In 2016…
(2023-05-11). Russia concludes investigations on Donbass genocide. infobrics.org According to data released by the Moscow's investigative committee, 5,000 ethnic Russian civilians died in Donbass region since 2014.
(2023-05-11). How BRICS Is Coming Together to Challenge the U.S. Dollar. infobrics.org The US dollar is continuously facing backlash. Now Russia thinks that BRICS should do more. It has floated the idea of common currency…
(2023-05-11). China Is Cementing Its Position as an Arctic Superpower Through Russia. infobrics.org China is courting Russia to consolidate its power in the Arctic, even as it builds a fifth research station in Antarctica…
(2023-05-11). Military Situation In Bakhmut On May 11, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | Russian forces captured several buildings on Chaikovskoho street; | Russian forces took control of Post Office in the north-west of Bakhmut city; | In the north-west of Bakhmut, Wagner fighters advanced along the streets of Medvedev, Chernyakhovsky, Tolbukhin; | Wagner's assault detachments captured several positions near the intersection of Levanevsky and Defenders of Ukraine streets; | The AFU captured some Russian positions and advanced about 600 meters near the…
(2023-05-11). Battle For Bakhmut On May 11, 2023 : Ukraine Declares New Victories (Video 18+). southfront.org Click to see full-size image | The heavy battle for the city of Bakhmut continues. Wagner fighters are slightly advancing on the city streets despite the lack of ammunition supplies, while some units of the Russian Army failed to save control of some areas on the city outskirts; and Ukrainian forces continue claiming new victories. | On the evening of May 10, the head of Wagner PMC Yevgeny Prigozhin reported that his fighters took control of 50,000 square meters more in Bakhmut. During the day,…
(2023-05-11). Ukraine Claims Gains Near Bakhmut. news.antiwar.com Ukrainian military officials on Wednesday claimed that their forces made some gains near the eastern Donbas city of Bakhmut, where Russian forces have been steadily advancing for months. According to Oleksandr Syrskyi, commander of the Ukrainian Ground Forces, Ukrainian troops were able to push the Russians back by 2 kilometers (1.2 miles). "In some areas …
(2023-05-11). UK Confirms Delivery Of Long-Range 'Storm Shadow' Cruise Missiles To Ukraine. southfront.org 
A Storm Shadow missile inside the Royal Air Force museum in London. By Wikimedia user (Rept0n1x). | On May 11, the United Kingdom confirmed that it had supplied Ukraine with Storm Shadow cruise missiles that has a range of more than 200 kilometers. | The announcement was made in the House of Commons by UK Defence Secretary Ben Wallace, who said that the missiles would "allow Ukraine to push back Russian forces based on Ukrainian sovereign territory". | Wallace said that…
(2023-05-11). UK Sends Long-Range Missiles to Ukraine. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, Russia received "very negatively" the news about the United Kingdom's supply of long-range missiles to Ukraine. | RELATED: | "This requires an adequate response also from our forces, who will take the corresponding decisions from the military point of view," said the Kremlin spokesman Dmitri Peskov. | CNN reported that London has supplied Ukraine with Storm Shadow missiles, giving Ukrainian forces one of…
(2023-05-11). Countries worldwide are dropping the US dollar: De-dollarization in China, Russia, Brazil, ASEAN By: Ben Norton. midwesternmarx.com 
The global de-dollarization campaign is gaining momentum, as countries around the world seek alternatives to the hegemony of the US dollar. China, Russia, Brazil, India, ASEAN nations, Kenya, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE are now using local currencies in trade.(Se puede leer esta nota en español aquí.)The global de-dollarization campaign is gaining momentum, as countries around the world seek alternatives to the hegemony of the US dollar.China and Russia are trading in their own currencies.B …
(2023-05-11). Zelensky regime's fate is sealed By: M. K. BHADRAKUMAR. midwesternmarx.com 
Moscow Kremlin The West's cryptic or mocking remarks doubting the Kremlin statement on the failed Ukrainian attempt to assassinate President Vladimir Putin do not detract from the fact that Moscow has no reason on earth to fabricate such a grave allegation that has prompted the scaling down of its Victory Day celebrations on May 9, which is a triumphal moment in all of Russian history, especially now when it is fighting off the recrudescence of Nazi ideology on Eur …
(2023-05-11). Military Situation In Donbass On May 11, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | Russian artillery struck the AFU positions near Stupochki; | Russian artillery struck the AFU positions near Avdeevka; | Russian artillery struck the AFU positions near Ugledar; | The Russian Army destroyed an ammo depot of the AFU near Belokuzminovka; | The Russian Army destroyed an ammo depot of the AFU near Preobrazhenka; | The Russian Army slightly advanced near Bilogorivka; | Clashes between Russian forces and the AFU continue in Mariinka;…
(2023-05-11). NATO Has Now Openly Declared War Against Russia. southfront.org 
Illustrative Image | Written by NATO's Secretary General, Jens Stoltenberg, during
(2023-05-11). Iran and Russia Discuss Further Improvement of Economic Ties. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, Iran and Russia conferred on methods to enhance comprehensive relations, specifically in the trade and economic fields. | Related: | At a quadrilateral meeting concerning the Syrian crisis held in Moscow, constructive deliberations occurred between the Iranian Foreign Minister, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, and his Russian counterpart, Sergei Lavrov. Additionally, the Syrian and Turkish Foreign Ministers were presen…
(2023-05-11). First Public Comments After African People's Socialist Party Members Indicted for Colluding with Russia. towardfreedom.org The "Uhuru 3," three of the four U.S.-based defendants—who are members of the African People's Socialist Party—spoke out for the first time since U.S. government indictments dropped last month that accuse them of trying to work with Russia to sow social discord in the United States. TF editor Julie Varughese reports.
(2023-05-11). Western interference in Turkish elections. uwidata.com UWI author Onur Sinan Gàºzaltan was the guest of Russia Today. The British Economist published an article that claimed Erdoƒüan victory in the presidential elections would harm democracy in Türkiye. Gàºzaltan responded questions in regard to the article and Western interventions into the elections. Below is the transcription of the program. Our guest is …
(2023-05-11). Military Situation In Syria On May 11, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | On May 11, Russia reported that Idlib militants violated the ceasefire regime in Greater Idlib 2 times: 1 — in Idlib province, 1 — in Latakia province; | On May 11, artillery of Turkish-backed forces shelled SDF positions near Tel Tamar; | On May 11, an SAA officer was killed and four policemen were wounded in a car explosion in Damascus. ISIS claimed responsibility for the attack; | On May 10, foreign ministers of Syria, Turkey, Russia and Iran met in Moscow to…
(2023-05-11). Turkish, Syrian Foreign Ministers Hold High-Level Talks In Moscow. southfront.org 
The foreign ministers of Russia, Syria, Turkey and Iran have met in Moscow (Russian Foreign Ministry) | On May 10, the foreign ministers of Russia, Syria, Turkey and Iran met in Moscow for high-level talks on the normalization process between Ankara and Damascus. | In his opening speech, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov expressed hope that the meeting would pave the way to drafting a road map for normalizing Turkish-Syrian relations. The minister said that he sees Moscow's task as "not only…
(2023-05-11). Assange and the Australian government's persecution of alleged Afghan war crimes whistleblower. wsws.org The Australian Labor government is itself presiding over prosecutions aimed at punishing those who have exposed war crimes in Afghanistan, in a clear parallel with the attempted US extradition of Assange.
(2023-05-11). Assange and the Australian government's persecution of Afghan war crimes alleged whistleblower. wsws.org The Australian Labor government is itself presiding over prosecutions aimed at punishing those who have exposed war crimes in Afghanistan, in a clear parallel with the attempted US extradition of Assange.
(2023-05-11). Okefenokee Swamp threatened by proposed strip mine. workers.org 
Okefenokee Swamp, Georgia. Atlanta A years-long struggle by the Muskogee Creek Nation and environmentalists to preserve the Okefenokee Swamp, home of the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, is ramping up its campaign to stop Alabama-based Twin Pines Minerals from strip mining the eastern edge of this unique ecosystem. Opponents say that . . . |
(2023-05-11). Palestinian Death Toll From Israeli Airstrikes Reaches 25. telesurenglish.net In the early hours of Thursday, Israel continued to indiscriminately shell the Gaza Strip, killing three citizens and wounding 15 people. From Tuesday until today, the Israeli occupation forces have left 25 Palestinians dead. | RELATED: | According to data from the Palestinian authorities, the Israeli bombardments have killed 15 civilians, including six children. The number of wounded in Gaza now amounts to 79 people. | Am…
(2023-05-11). China, Myanmar to hold border economic, trade exhibition. ecns.cn China and Myanmar will jointly hold a border economic and trade exhibition from May 25 to 28 in Naypyidaw, the capital of Myanmar.
(2023-05-11). Humans from China among first settlers in the Americas. plenglish.com Beijing, May 11 (Prensa Latina) Humans from China were among the first groups to arrive in the Americas and they did so in two migratory waves, according to a study released here.
(2023-05-11). China National Offshore Oil reaches historical high. ecns.cn Oil and gas production of China National Offshore Oil Corp reached a historical high last year and has further ensured domestic energy security, the company said on Thursday during a press conference in Beijing.
(2023-05-11). China's civil aviation industry continues to grow. ecns.cn The number of commercial airports in the Chinese mainland has increased to 254 as of last year, a rise of six over the end of 2021, according to a newly released report about China's civil aviation development.
(2023-05-11). More single Chinese women tend to buy homes before marriage. ecns.cn A survey conducted by China Youth Daily shows that among 2,006respondents, 84.2 percent said more and more single women are buying houses before marriage with 93.9 percent in full support.
(2023-05-11). China, Ecuador sign agreement for trade, investment cooperation. ecns.cn China inked a free trade agreement with Ecuador on Thursday to further tap the potential of trade and investment cooperation between the two countries, according to the Ministry of Commerce.
(2023-05-11). Beijing tops China as most attractive city for talents. ecns.cn Beijing, the capital of China, has taken the crown as the most attractive city for talents in China, China Economic Weekly reported.
(2023-05-11). Commerce Minister meets with U.S. Ambassador to China. ecns.cn Commerce Minister Wang Wentao met with U.S. Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns on Thursday. The two sides exchanged views on China-U.S. economic and trade relations, and economic and trade issues of respective concern, according to the Ministry of Commerce.
(2023-05-11). China has 700 million metric tons of grain storage capacity. ecns.cn China's grain warehouses are capable of providing about 700 million metric tons of storage capacity, an official said on Thursday, generally on par with the country's annual grain output.
(2023-05-11). China's huge cosmic-ray observatory LHAASO approved for operation. ecns.cn China's Large High Altitude Air Shower Observatory (LHAASO) – one of the country's key national science and technology infrastructure facilities, passed national acceptance procedures on Wednesday evening, hoping to reveal athe origin of cosmic rays, a century-old mystery.
(2023-05-11). Friday 5/12: Recall Brooke Jenkins! indybay.org 325 China Basin Street, San Francisco | Public transit: MUNI #22 #15 and T Third light rail…
(2023-05-11). "Old global power structures are changing" uwidata.com 
By Dure Akram for UWI reporting from Lahore, Pakistan In an interview to UWI, the former Prime Minister of Pakistan speaks of India's foreign policy as an example to follow, calls Afghanistan "a future life line" and blames his government of not establishing according relations "due to fear from the U.S.". Mr. Khan also predicts …
(2023-05-11). Israeli Army Says Over 500 Rockets, Mortars Were Fired From Gaza (Videos). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image. Source: the Israeli Air Force. | Palestinian armed factions have launched at least 507 rockets and mortars from the Gaza Strip since the start of the current confrontation, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) announced on May 11. | The rocket attacks targeted Tel Aviv and the surrounding area in central Israel as well as the southern cities of Sderot, Ashkelon and nearby settlements. | The IDF said that at least 368 of the projectiles crossed the separatio…
(2023-05-11). Military Situation In Yemen On May 11, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
(2023-05-11). Iranian study finds neurological adverse effects occur after all types of covid vaccinations. expose-news.com
(2023-05-11). Iran's view on the Turkish elections: Erdogan or Kilicdaroglu? uwidata.com As Türkiye's election season gains momentum and the primary presidential candidates emerge, Iran — one of Türkiye's most important neighbors and regional competitors — is closely following this pivotal political event. Iranians from all walks of life, including politicians and policymakers, have been pondering two key questions for weeks: Who will emerge victorious in the …
(2023-05-11). The Taliban and the Islamic State Continue to Fight for Afghanistan's Future. independentmediainstitute.org On April 25, 2023, U.S. officials confirmed that the Taliban had killed the head of the Islamic State (IS) cell operating in Afghanistan. Though his identity has not been revealed, the IS leader is believed to have masterminded the 2021 Kabul airport attack that killed 170 Afghan civilians and 13 U.S. military personnel. His assassination …
(2023-05-11). Militarizan con 24.000 efectivos lado estadounidense de la frontera con México. telesurtv.net Autoridades de EE.UU. intentan controlar el flujo incrementado de migrantes, que aspiran a entrar a ese país antes de que expire el Título 42.
(2023-05-11). Ataque aéreo de la ocupación israelí contra Gaza deja tres palestinos muertos. telesurtv.net El más reciente asedio de Israel ha dejado al menos 24 palestinos asesinados, incluyendo mujeres y menores de edad, y unos 70 heridos.
(2023-05-11). Presidente de Rusia anula régimen de visados con Georgia. telesurtv.net Desde el 15 de mayo, los georgianos podrán entrar y salir de Rusia sin visados, excepto para trabajo y estudios.