(2022-05-19). UN warns Russia-Ukraine conflict could cause global food crisis. america.cgtn.com The UN warns that 49 million people across 43 nations are facing emergency levels of hunger. UN Secretary-General says the crisis in Ukraine will have lasting implications around the world.
(2022-05-19). Why young people should support the SEP (Australia) election campaign. wsws.org The Socialist Equality Party is the only party standing in the May 21 federal election which fights in the interests of youth and students, and the working class as a whole.
(2022-05-19). 10,000 healthcare workers strike in New Zealand. wsws.org The nationwide strike points to growing anger in the working class over the Labour Party-led government's austerity measures, the soaring cost of living, and the worsening death toll from COVID-19.
(2022-05-19). As US daily COVID-19 cases surpass 100,000, White House makes clear that it will take no serious action. wsws.org The refusal of the American government to do anything to address the latest surge of COVID-19 underscores the basic truth that the fight against the pandemic will only be taken forward by the working class.
(2022-05-19). Inflation surge past 11 percent in UK a disaster for millions. wsws.org Numerous reports attest to acute social distress, including millions of people suffering soaring levels of hunger.
(2022-05-19). Biden administration says government has no role in producing baby formula amidst nationwide shortage. wsws.org Seeking to tamp down immense social anger, Biden's invocation of the Defense Production Act will do little to alleviate the immediate crisis while further exposing the bankruptcy of capitalism.