2026-06-09: News Headlines

Associated Press (2026-06-09). Trump responds to US Apache helicopter crash near Hormuz, claims Iran deal close. scmp.com A US Army Apache attack helicopter crashed near the Strait of Hormuz, with President Donald Trump saying the two crew members abroad were "fine" after the incident involving the strategic waterway, which remains under a chokehold by Iran. | What caused the crash remained unclear Tuesday morning in the Middle East, which was still reeling after Iran and Israel exchanged fire the previous day in the biggest blow yet to the straining ceasefire in the Iran war. Iranian state media, relying on foreign…

APR editor (2026-06-09). The train the changes everything the Silk Road railway beats blockade. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Lim Tean In 1904, a British geographer named Halford Mackinder stood before the Royal Geographical Society in London and delivered what would become the most prophetic warning in the history of geopolitics: "Who rules the Heartland commands the World Island. Who rules the World Island commands the World." Mackinder's insight was deceptively simple.

Artin Dersimonian (2026-06-09). The internationalization of Armenia's elections. responsiblestatecraft.org For a small, land-locked nation between the Black and Caspian Seas and surrounded by Iran, Russia, and Turkey, Armenia has had a bright spotlight shone on it the last couple of months. The reason? The country's most consequential election since regaining independence 35 years ago. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's Civil Contract party

newarab (2026-06-09). Iran, Israel halt first strikes since April ceasefire. newarab.com

WSWS (2026-06-09). Israel bombs Iran on the 100th day of the US-Israeli war as fighting spreads across Lebanon and Gaza. wsws.org Israel bombed Central and Western Iran before dawn Monday, striking air defenses, missile launchers and a petrochemical complex used by the Revolutionary Guard, hours after Iran fired a barrage of ballistic missiles at Israeli cities.

hindustantimes (2026-06-09). 'War is not over…': Netanyahu defies Trump again as Israeli PM draws red line after Iran strikes. hindustantimes.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has struck a defiant tone following the latest escalation with Iran, insisting that Israel will continue acting against perceived threats to its security. His remarks come amid renewed regional tensions, warnings directed at Iran and Hezbollah, and growing international concern over the risk of a wider Middle East conflict.

geo.tv (2026-06-09). Trump says pilots safe after US Army Apache goes down near Hormuz. geo.tv US President Donald Trump attends an event at Custer Farms in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, US. — Reuters/FileTwo crew rescued from crashed helicopter: NYT.Incident comes after Iran-Israel attack on each other.Trump told reporters "Nobody injured".Two US pilots whose helicopter…

The Conversation (2026-06-09). Iran Strikes Israel to Reshape the Middle East. juancole.com

MAPA (2026-06-09). Thursday 6/11: Webinar: Vets Say NO to the Iran War. indybay.org Online | masspeace.us/VetsSayNo

Associated Press (2026-06-09). Trump booed by crowd at NBA Finals in New York. scmp.com US President Donald Trump was booed loudly by fans inside Madison Square Garden when he was shown on video screens during the national anthem prior to Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Monday night. | Trump was shown for several seconds giving a military salute. The boos ended when the US flag followed him on the screens, and fans cheered when New York Knicks players were shown. Mentions of the San Antonio Spurs also elicited loud boos.

geo.tv (2026-06-09). Trump booed at NBA Finals in Madison Square Garden. geo.tv US President Donald Trump gestures on exiting Marine One, after attending Game 3 of the NBA Finals, at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York, US, June 8, 2026.— ReutersUS President Donald Trump was booed during the NBA Finals matchup at Madison Square Garden on Monday,…

albawaba (2026-06-09). Video: Trump booed during national anthem at NBA Finals. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – US President Donald Trump was recently booed during the NBA Finals game at Madison Square Garden in New York. Videos flooded social media, capturing the crowd's discontent with the president when the camera panned to him saluting during the country's national anthem.According to Euronews, Trump's attendance prompted "ultra-tight" security measures, causing chaos outside the Manhattan stadium. Reports indicate that fans without tickets were forced several blocks away from the stadium, and watch parties excited to watch the Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs were also banned.Video: Trump booed during n…

aljazeera (2026-06-09). Israel intensifies strikes in southern Lebanon killing 12 people. aljazeera.com Al Jazeera's Obaida Hitto reports on the strikes he witnessed in and around Tyre.

hindustantimes (2026-06-09). Netanyahu defies Trump's ceasefire push as Israel unleashes heavy strikes on Lebanon yet again. hindustantimes.com Israeli airstrikes reportedly hit multiple locations in southern Lebanon, including Al-Kharayeb, Khraibeh, Zifta, and Srifa, amid ongoing cross-border tensions and diplomatic pressure for de-escalation. Local reports indicate casualties and damage as drones and warplanes were used in coordinated operations. The strikes come despite international calls for restraint and renewed ceasefire efforts, with Israeli leadership continuing military operations across the border region. Lebanese officials claim thousands of strikes have occurred since mid-April, while Israel maintains it is targeting militant positions. The…

aljazeera (2026-06-09). UN questions legality of Israeli forced evacuation orders in Lebanon. aljazeera.com

Russell Mokhiber, Counter Punch. (2026-06-09). Genocide, The Non Profit Industrial Complex And The Democratic Party. popularresistance.org Over the past couple of years, a hybrid type of activist has emerged in Washington, D.C. | To get a paycheck and pay the bills, they toil away inside the non-profit industrial complex — made up of non-profit organizations generally aligned with the Democratic Party. | Then they have side gigs, where they go on Substack and podcasts and rip away at the beast, without mentioning their employment with the public interest group in question. | In the May/June 2026 edition of the Capitol Hill Citizen, we interviewed one of these public interest warriors — Aaron Regunberg. | During the day, Regunberg works o…

Margaret Flowers, Clearing the FOG. (2026-06-09). End Sportswashing Of US Crimes And Elite Capture Of The People's Games. popularresistance.org The 2026 World Cup, taking place in North America, begins on June 11. In the United States, the games will be played in 11 cities from coast to coast with 'security' being provided by federal agencies, including ICE, which have been terrorizing communities, detaining travelers, residents, and citizens in inhumane conditions, and committing violence with impunity. The Anti Fascist Football Coalition opposed holding the games in the US to avoid legitimizing a country that supports genocide in Palestine and is waging illegal wars, and is now calling for a boycott. Clearing the FOG speaks with Maria Hernandez, an org…

Ed Newman (2026-06-09). Cuba denounces U.S. doctrine of peace through strength before the United Nations. radiohc.cu During the IV Meeting of the Group of Friends in Defense of the Charter of the United Nations held in Zimbabwe, Cuban Deputy Foreign Minister Elio Rodríguez denounced the application of the doctrine of "peace through strength" promoted by the United States government. | The diplomat described this stance as a direct violation of the principles of international law and multilateralism, warning of Washington's systematic disregard for the value of the United Nations in a complex scenario for its members. | Speaking in the general debate of the 4th Meeting of National Coordinators of the Group of Friends in Defense…

BARRY (2026-06-09). US Indictment of Raúl Castro Comes Amid a Long History of American Aggression Against Cuba. portside.org US Indictment of Raúl Castro Comes Amid a Long History of American Aggression Against Cuba |

Martha Rios (2026-06-09). Juristas cubanos revalidan compromiso con la patria. radiohc.cu El acto de reconocimiento por el Día del Trabajador Jurídico, realizado este lunes en el Memorial José Martí, de La Habana destacó la entrega y relevancia de los trabajadores del sector en defensa de la legalidad socialista. | Al espacio dedicado al agasajo de los profesionales del Derecho en Cuba asistieron Salvador Valdés Mesa, vicepresidente de la República, y Roberto Morales Ojeda, secretario de Organización del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba, entre otros representantes de la organización y del sector. | Como invitado especial acudió a la actividad el Comandante del Ejército Rebelde José Ramón M…

Martha Rios (2026-06-09). ONU-Ginebra: Alto Comisionado insta a poner fin a medidas de EE.UU. contra Cuba. radiohc.cu El Alto Comisionado de las Naciones Unidas para los Derechos Humanos, Volker Tàºrk instó este lunes al levantamiento inmediato de las sanciones impuestas por EE.UU. contra Cuba, advirtiendo que su ampliación está provocando graves consecuencias humanitarias y poniendo en peligro la vida del pueblo cubano.Las restricciones al suministro de combustible aplicadas desde principios de 2026, junto con el endurecimiento de las sanciones extraterritoriales están afectando gravemente el acceso a bienes y servicios esenciales, particularmente para los sectores más vulnerables de la población", aseveró. | Asimismo, sub…

Martha Rios (2026-06-09). Reportan sismo perceptible en el occidente de Cuba. radiohc.cu La red de estaciones del Servicio Sismológico Nacional Cubano registró este lunes un terremoto de magnitud 6.2, reportado como perceptible en el occidente del país a las 02: 00 p. m., hora local. | El movimiento telúrico fue localizado en las coordenadas 23.66 grados de latitud norte y los -84.63 grados de longitud oeste, a una profundidad de 20 kilómetros (km), situado a 100 km al noroeste de Mantua, en la provincia de Pinar del Río, refiere el Boletín informativo número seis, con hora de cierre 02: 30 p. m. | Se recibieron reportes de perceptibilidad en algunas localidades de las provincias de Pinar del Río, La H…

Martha Rios (2026-06-09). Parlamento cubano publica cuatro nuevos proyectos de ley. radiohc.cu La Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular de Cuba (Parlamento) publicó este lunes los proyectos de ley Código de Trabajo, de Tierra Agropecuaria y Forestal, de la Vivienda y de Organización de la Administración Central del Estado. | En el sitio web del legislativo también aparece el correo electrónico habilitado para promover la participación ciudadana en ese proceso y contribuir a la cultura jurídica de la población. | La primera de estas propuestas de disposiciones normativas actualiza y perfecciona las regulaciones que garantizan la protección de los derechos y el cumplimiento de los deberes, derivados de la rela…

Dalia Reyes (2026-06-09). Los cinco: 25 años de una condena injusta. radiohc.cu Este 8 de junio nuestro país y las personas de bien del mundo recuerdan una de las páginas inscritas ya en la historia de nuestro país y en las tensas relaciones Cuba-Estados Unidos. | Justamente en esa fecha comenzó el juicio, calificado de amañado, injusto y parcial, a cinco cubanos, luchadores antiterroristas, quienes, en la década de los 90s del pasado siglo se habían infiltrado en los grupos de la mafia cubano americana de Miami. | La misión era denunciar e impedir los planes de odio y muerte de inocentes en nuestro país, como sabotajes a lugares públicos, entre ellos, plazas, centros laborales y estudiantil…

geo.tv (2026-06-09). Strongest earthquake in nearly 150 years hits off Cuba, shakes Mexico, Florida. geo.tv Employees return to the Federal Judiciary building following an evacuation after a 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Cuba and was felt in the Mexican resort cities of Cancun, Playa del Carmen and Tulum, in Cancun, Mexico, June 8, 2026. — Reuters

aljazeera (2026-06-09). Palestine weekly wrap: Israel presses deeper into Gaza as Cairo talks begin. aljazeera.com Israel pushes deeper into Gaza, killing Palestinians across the enclave.

Supporter of Palestine (2026-06-09). Help Basel from Gaza to Continue His Dream of Becoming a Doctor for Gazans. indybay.org

ICRC (2026-06-09). The ICRC's response to affected populations and infrastructure following the events of January 2026 in Venezuela. icrc.org

ecns.cn (2026-06-08). China's industrial robots reshape smart manufacturing. ecns.cn Inside the sprawling welding workshop of Geely's new energy vehicle plant in Yiwu, east China's Zhejiang Province, a new industrial scene is taking shape.

Staff (2026-06-09). The Personal Finance Guide to Cutting Recurring Monthly Expenses. moguldom.com Recurring monthly expenses can quietly drain your budget because they are easy to stop noticing. Once a charge becomes familiar, it may feel permanent, even if it no longer fits your needs. Streaming services, phone plans, insurance premiums, app subscriptions, gym memberships, transportation costs, groceries, and debt payments can all become automatic parts of your …

aljazeera (2026-06-09). Botswana diamond slump hits miners living on the edge of survival. aljazeera.com Botswana's diamond-driven economy is under mounting strain as global demand weakens and production falls.

Fariba Amini (2026-06-09). Iran and the Axis of Empire. juancole.com Axis of Empire: Interview with the Author by Fariba Amini. | Professor of History Afshin Matin-Asgari specializes in 20th-century Middle East, modern Iran, and modern Islamic political and intellectual movements. He received his PhD from UCLA in 1993 under the direction of Professor Nikki Keddie and has been teaching in the University California system since then. He is currently at Cal State L.A. | He is the author of three books and some twenty scholarly articles. His most recent book, Axis of Empire, a history of Iran/U.S. relations was published by Verso in the UK and Penguin Random House in the US in 2026.

aljazeera (2026-06-09). 'They were laughing': Israel's use of rape and sexual abuse in prisons. aljazeera.com Former detainees detail systematic torture and sexual violence, including rape, while in Israeli custody.

ecns.cn (2026-06-09). Xi says ready to join Kim for greater development of China-DPRK ties. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese president, said on Monday that he is ready to work with General Secretary Kim Jong Un to keep bilateral relations advancing with the times and achieve greater progress in bilateral ties.

Leon Kunstenaar (2026-06-09). Marin Protests Against ICE Continue at County Jail. indybay.org Large Mill Valley protest against ICE financing by Citizens Bank followed up next day with action at Marin County Jail…

Phil Pasquini (2026-06-09). Marin County Jail Protest Calls to Scrap ICE. indybay.org Protesters outside the Marin County Jail calling for "ICE Out of Marin" charged Sheriff Jamie Scardina with complicity for continuing to assist in the arrests of undocumented county prisoners upon their release from jail by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Phil Pasquini (2026-06-09). Activists demand Citizens Bank De-ICE its investments. indybay.org Human rights and immigration reform activists in Marin County protested at the Citizens Private Bank office calling for the bank to sever its continued financial support of private for-profit prison companies that run ICE facilities nationwide.

Freedom Socialist Party (2026-06-09). Saturday 6/20: Public Memorial: Nellie Wong — °Presente! indybay.org Oakland High School, Multi-Purpose Room, Oakland CA | Entrance & Parking Lot: Put "51 Home Place E" in your GPS…

Alisa Higuera (2026-06-09). Beyond the Food Desert: How East Bay Communities are Fighting for Food Access. indybay.org Food deserts continue to affect thousands of residents across Richmond and East Oakland, where access to affordable, nutritious food remains limited. This article explores how community-led initiatives, including community fridges, urban gardens, and mobile markets, are attempting to address food insecurity while confronting challenges such as funding shortages, regulatory barriers, and long-term sustainability. Through local examples and an interview with Homies Empowerment Food Justice Coordinator Rogelio, the piece examines both the promise and limitations of grassroots solutions in expanding food access…

Mike Raccoon Eyes Kinney (2026-06-09). Second Annual Gun Violence and Prevention Summit in Richmond CA. on June 7th, 2026. indybay.org This free community event is bringing together survivors, youth leaders, advocates, performers, and community organizations to raise awareness and create real change.

WSWS (2026-06-09). 3 women dead in 25 days: Social murder in Michigan prisons. wsws.org Four women have died in seven months at Michigan's only women's prison, where toxic mold, privatized medical neglect and bipartisan austerity have created deadly conditions.

ICRC (2026-06-09). Nairobi Regional Delegation Facts & Figures 2025. icrc.org January – December 2025…

Leon Kunstenaar (2026-06-09). Marin County Joins Thousands Throughout Country to Resist ICE. indybay.org Action at local Citizens Bank branch blasts bank for financing for-profit prisons…

Kevin Munroe (2026-06-09). Wednesday 6/10: Corner – Lindy Hop & Swing Dancing in San Francisco. indybay.org Broadway Studios…

Caitlin Johnstone (2026-06-09). Blind Submission To Authority Is Caused By Bad Parenting. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Blind submission to authority is the result of propaganda and indoctrination, but it's also the result of bad parenting. Raising kids who aren't allowed to say no to you is raising adults who don't think anyone should be allowed to oppose their rulers. | That's mainly what you're seeing in the comments section of any viral police brutality video with people defending the cop's actions and saying the victim should have complied with commands more perfectly. All they're really saying is "Don't disobey Daddy and y…

Lynda Carson (2026-06-09). curse of the coal mongers and black lung disease. indybay.org An enemy of the residents of Oakland, Phil Tagami.

aljazeera (2026-06-09). Wembanyama scores 32 as Spurs power past Knicks in Game 3 of NBA Finals. aljazeera.com San Antonio Spurs net first win in Game 3 of best-of-seven NBA Finals with crucial 115-111 victory at New York Knicks.

aljazeera (2026-06-09). New York City crowd boos US President Donald Trump at NBA playoff game. aljazeera.com US President Donald Trump was loudly booed when he was shown on screens before Game 3 of the NBA Finals.

ecns.cn (2026-06-09). DPRK holds grand welcome ceremony for Xi Jinping. ecns.cn The DPRK held a grand welcome ceremony at Kim Il Sung Square for Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese president, who arrived in Pyongyang on Monday for a state visit.

albawaba (2026-06-09). Crew rescued after sanctioned tanker catches fire in suspected attack off Oman. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- A 24-member Indian crew was safely evacuated after a commercial oil and chemical tanker caught fire following a suspected attack while sailing in the Arabian Sea off the coast of Oman on Monday.The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said the incident occurred approximately 15 nautical miles (28 km) northeast of Oman's Masirah Island, triggering an emergency response and international rescue coordination.The vessel has been identified as the MT Marivex, a tanker carrying oil and chemical products and registered under the flag of Palau, though maritime tracking data suggests it had recently…

newarab (2026-06-09). US Congressman Massie demands probe into 1967 USS Liberty attack. newarab.com Republican Congressman Thomas Massie has renewed calls for a congressional investigation into Speaking late on Monday, the 59th anniversary of the attack, Massie was joined by several survivors of a "vicious" assault on the American intelligence-gathering vessel during…

Strike Debt Bay Area (2026-06-09). Saturday 7/11: Strike Debt Bay Area Book Group: Here Comes the Sun, by Bill McKibben. indybay.org Email strike.debt.bay.area@gmail.com a few days beforehand for the online invite. All are welcome!

aljazeera (2026-06-09). Deschamps backs hat-trick hero Olise to shine for France at World Cup. aljazeera.com Michael Olise starred alongside Kylian Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele and Desire Doue in 3-1 win against Northern Ireland.

Eldar Mamedov (2026-06-09). Did CNN just out Azerbaijan as Israel's secret military partner? responsiblestatecraft.org Years ago, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev

WSWS (2026-06-09). Prominent New Zealand entertainer Lynda Topp denounces government's military budget. wsws.org The speech by one of the country's foremost entertainers fiercely denounced government cuts to the arts budget amid soaring military spending.

ecns.cn (2026-06-09). Chinese film 'Dear You' announces global rollout. ecns.cn Dear You, a Chinese mainland hit inspired by the tradition of qiaopi — letters and remittances sent home by overseas Chinese in the 19th and 20th centuries — will begin its global release on Friday.

Phoebe (2026-06-09). Saturday 6/6: Honoring Ann Fagan Ginger: further her legacy of civil and human rights, international law. indybay.org BFUU Hall, 1924 Cedar St., Berkeley a block east of MLK Jr Wy…

Friends of the Golden Gate Park Band (2026-06-09). Saturday 6/13: 2026 Golden Gate Park Band Festival. indybay.org Golden Gate Park Band Shell…

Greenaction Organization (2026-06-09). Wednesday 6/24: Rally at SF City Hall, Bayview-Hunters Point Calls for Mass Mobilization Over Shipyard. indybay.org On the Steps of San Francisco City Hall – 1 Dr Carlton B Goodlett Pl, San Francisco, CA 94102…

ecns.cn (2026-06-09). French Open champion Zverev confirms China Open participation. ecns.cn Newly crowned French Open champion Alexander Zverev will make his eighth appearance at the China Open in Beijing this autumn, the tournament's organizing committee said on Monday.

independentaustralia.net (2026-06-09). What is an LEI code and when do Australian businesses need one. independentaustralia.net

ecns.cn (2026-06-08). Mega dam expansion to boost Yangtze economic belt. ecns.cn China launched a colossal infrastructure project on Monday to expand the Three Gorges Dam's navigation system in Yichang, Hubei province, marking another milestone effort designed to eliminate chronic shipping capacity bottlenecks and supercharge the industrial arteries of the nation's vast economy.

WSWS (2026-06-09). Gordon S. Wood, 1933-2026: Leading historian of the American Revolution. wsws.org Gordon S. Wood, 92, a leading historian of the American Revolution, died Sunday after being struck by a car. His career spanned more than half a century, most of it at Brown University, where he trained generations of early Americanists and helped shape modern interpretation of the Revolutionary era.

Revolution Books (2026-06-09). Saturday 6/13: Persepolis, Film Showing and Discussion. indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley, CA…

WSWS (2026-06-09). Sri Lankan police arrest Tamil rapper under draconian Prevention of Terrorism Act. wsws.org The World Socialist Web Site and the Socialist Equality Party condemn the arrest of Sangeethsan Ganeskumar—a blatant attack on freedom of expression—and demand his immediate and unconditional release.

ecns.cn (2026-06-08). China seeks to expand extraction of strategic minerals from seawater. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Natural Resources on Monday released a report highlighting new progress in the country's utilization of seawater, while also shedding light on the huge reserve of strategic minerals contained in seawater and the nation's plans to expand the extraction of such resources through technological progress.

aljazeera (2026-06-09). Nuclear weapons spending surges to record high of $119bn, report says. aljazeera.com International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons says states spent an extra $16.8bn on their nuclear arsenals in 2025.

ecns.cn (2026-06-09). IDF: Urgent Warning to Residents of the City of Tyre – Including the Christian Quarter – and the Surrounding Camps and Neighborhoods. ecns.cn IDF: Urgent Warning to Residents of the City of Tyre-Including the Christian Quarter-and the Surrounding Camps and Neighborhoods.

Lynda Carson (2026-06-09). Sean Penn explains why he did not go to the Oscars recently. indybay.org 2001 Photo of filmmaker Rob Nilsson in leather jacket, actress Monica Cortes Viharo, Oscar winner actor Sean Penn, myself (Lynda Carson) in red hair and glasses, plus others at the Broken Drum bar/restaurant in San Rafael, after we watched the World Premiere of Rob's film Scheme C6, at the Christopher B. Smith, Rafael Film Center.

WSWS (2026-06-09). Canada's Liberal government preparing massive onslaught on worker rights with revision of Labour Code. wsws.org Carney has his eye on a far-reaching re-write of labour laws that will deeply erode what remains of federally regulated workers' right to strike and their precarious ability to bargain independently of government interference.

aljazeera (2026-06-09). Race to find survivors as Philippines quake toll rises to 37. aljazeera.com The quake inflicted some of the worst damage on General Santos, a city of about 720,000 people in southern Mindanao.

WSWS (2026-06-09). Debate blocked at Australian Education Union "briefing" on sellout deal in Victoria. wsws.org At an AEU meeting, officials declared out of order a resolution opposing their agreement with the state Labor government.

Indivisible Fremont CA (2026-06-09). Sunday 6/14: Fremont; Flag Day Resistance Protest. indybay.org Intersection of Mowry Ave and Fremont Blvd. | Fremont, CA…

aljazeera (2026-06-09). World Cup 2026: What time can fans in Europe, Middle East and Africa watch? aljazeera.com Are you a football fan in Europe, Africa or the Middle East? Scroll down to find out World Cup timings in your region.

aljazeera (2026-06-09). FIFA drops Somali World Cup referee after US denies him entry. aljazeera.com Award-winning Somali referee, Omar Artan, has been removed from the World Cup roster after being denied entry into US…

aljazeera (2026-06-09). Protests erupt in Kenya over US Ebola quarantine centre in Nanyuki. aljazeera.com Anger grows in Kenya as residents accuse the US of offloading Ebola risks onto Kenyans.

albawaba (2026-06-09). Activists release wake-up call amid US 'racist' actions. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Before it starts, and as football teams are still arriving in the United States, the FIFA World Cup 2026 has been the centre of discussion online, sparking fury and criticism due to actions by the U.S. that were considered 'racist'.Activists lashed out at Washington, which is one of the three countries hosting the World Cup next to Canada and Mexico, over its inhumane treatment of many players and participants. The hashtag #BoycottWorldCup2026 has been gaining traction online in response to Washington's actions ahead of the tournament, which is held every four years, as people are calling to boycott th…

ecns.cn (2026-06-09). FIFA President Infantino welcomes World Cup match officials ahead of 2026 tournament. ecns.cn FIFA President Gianni Infantino greeted 170 match officials who gathered in Miami for a 10-day seminar in preparation for the much-anticipated 2026 World Cup. The assembly includes 52 referees, 88 assistant referees, and 30 video match officials, each set to play a crucial role in the tournament.

ecns.cn (2026-06-08). Flowers and cheers greet Xi in Pyongyang. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and Chinese president, received a warm and grand welcome upon his arrival here Monday for a state visit to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK).

Mark Brody (2026-06-09). As the Climate Crisis Heats Our Ocean, Trump Is Tossing the Thermometer. portside.org As the Climate Crisis Heats Our Ocean, Trump Is Tossing the Thermometer |

ecns.cn (2026-06-08). Xi watches artistic performance in Pyongyang during state visit to DPRK. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese president, and his wife Peng Liyuan, along with Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the DPRK, and Kim's wife Ri Sol Ju, watched the performance on Monday evening.

Jonathan Bennett (2026-06-09). This Week in People's History, Jun 10—16, 2026. portside.org This Week in People's History, Jun 10—16, 2026 |

Bobby Fishkin (2026-06-09). Sunday 7/26: Hiking to a Bright Future Together. indybay.org Legion of Honor, 100 34th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121…

aljazeera (2026-06-09). Ranking the Middle East and North African teams at World Cup 2026. aljazeera.com Breaking down the eight Middle East and North African teams' chances at the World Cup in North America.

WSWS (2026-06-09). Fired "60 Minutes" journalist reveals pro-Trump censorship at CBS News. wsws.org In a lengthy interview with the New York Times, Scott Pelley details the demands by newly installed corporate bosses for a pro-Trump slant in coverage.

ecns.cn (2026-06-08). China starts mega waterway project on world's third-longest river. ecns.cn China on Monday began construction of a mega waterway project, including what is expected to become the world's largest inland ship lock, in response to the rising shipping demand along the Yangtze, the world's third-longest river.

WSWS (2026-06-09). Renegotiation of US-Mexico-Canada trade pact faces hurdles. wsws.org The USMCA (US-Mexico-Canada) trade pact is due for review on July 1, with negotiations likely to run past the deadline.

Tom Engelhardt (2026-06-09). War, What is it Good For? Absolutely Nothing. juancole.com [Note from Tom: Yes, TomDispatch (at least as run by me) is now done, but if all goes well, Tom himself isn't. And with that in mind, here's what I hope will be but the first of a series of pieces that I'll be writing on this ever-stranger world of ours at this

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Michael Corbin (2026-06-09). Putin denies economic stagnation after 4 years of war. responsiblestatecraft.org Given the uneven course of the Russian economy during the first five months of 2026, Russian authorities, especially President Vladimir Putin, were keen to minimize the impacts of any possible stagnation at the 29th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. When asked by a reporter about Russia's stagnating economy, Putin avoided a detailed response and paraphrased American novelist

Nick Cleveland-Stout (2026-06-09). WaPo op-ed backs Section 224, omits author's direct Israeli stake. responsiblestatecraft.org On Monday, the Washington Post ran an

ecns.cn (2026-06-09). Xi, Kim pledge to carry forward great traditional China-DPRK friendship through generations. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese president, and Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), agreed on Tuesday that the two countries should carry forward their great traditional friendship from generation to generation.

Abul Rizvi (2026-06-09). What Hanson should be asked at the National Press Club. independentaustralia.net

geo.tv (2026-06-09). Outdoor hospitals, cut-off communities as Philippine quake toll hits 41. geo.tv

ecns.cn (2026-06-08). China's foreign trade expands 16.9 pct in May. ecns.cn China's foreign trade in yuan-denominated terms grew 16.9 percent year on year in May, data from the General Administration of Customs showed on Tuesday.

geo.tv (2026-06-09). World conflicts hit peak in 2025: report. geo.tv

editor (2026-06-09). The truth is out there, Donald. onlineopinion.com.au Too little to confirm, too much to dismiss. The almost quantum physical world of the USA and UFOs.

WSWS (2026-06-09). As its contract expires, the Detroit Federation of Teachers hands its podium to the school superintendent. wsws.org The DFT invited the school superintendent to the union meeting in order to stump for a millage vote, endorsing Proposal S, which will fall on Detroit renters to pay.

WSWS (2026-06-09). Modern slavery in Italy: 4 migrant farmworkers burned alive in a minivan. wsws.org The workers were massacred in Calabria by gangmasters in a system of hyper-exploitation whose conditions were created by Italy's government and "opposition."

Rhythmix Cultural Works (2026-06-09). Friday 7/10: O Say Can You See … the Soul of Our Nation — Opening Reception. indybay.org 2513 Blanding Avenue | Alameda, CA 94501…

Victoria Fielding (2026-06-09). News Corp jumps on One Nation bandwagon. independentaustralia.net

Edited by Khubaka Michael Harris (2026-06-09). Leidesdorff Plaza Diamond Jubilee Historic Preservation along the American River Parkway. indybay.org "Our hearts tell us these grave markers should be replaced," Kiger said. "But we recognize and respect the ongoing discussion among community members and historians about their historical accuracy, and about finding the best way to address the offense and hurt they continue to cause."

ecns.cn (2026-06-08). FAO praises China's efforts for black soil protection. ecns.cn The protection of black soil, renowned for its fertility, has been significantly successful in China, with the country's efforts recognized by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.

aljazeera (2026-06-09). Marwan Barghouti's son calls for his release on stage at Berlin concert. aljazeera.com At Berlin's Citadel Music Festival, activist Arab Barghouti called for the release of his father.

The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel (2026-06-09). Thursday 6/18: The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel Announces "Redwood Room After Dark" indybay.org The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel – 495 Geary St San Francisco, 94102…

ecns.cn (2026-06-09). World's first ancient hydrological station Baiheliang inspires global heritage cooperation. ecns.cn Visiting the Baiheliang (White Crane Ridge) Underwater Museum in Chongqing's Fuling District, human rights experts from 20 countries marveled at the 1,600-meter-long stone ridge submerged in the Yangtze River.

aljazeera (2026-06-09). Ebola death toll in DR Congo climbs to 101. aljazeera.com The Democratic Republic of the Congo is grappling with its 17th Ebola outbreak since virus was first identified in 1976.

ICRC (2026-06-09). ICRC President: "We can no longer pretend that what we are witnessing across war zones is in accordance with the law" icrc.org Speech given by Mirjana Spoljaric, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, at the UN Security Council Open Debate on the Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict — 20 May 2026, New York…

ecns.cn (2026-06-08). Casualties continue to rise after strong quake in S. Philippines. ecns.cn At least 37 people were killed, and some 500 people were injured after a 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck southern Philippines on Monday morning, authorities said on Tuesday.

aljazeera (2026-06-09). India's fertility rate falls below replacement level: Why it matters. aljazeera.com India's fertility rate falls to 1.9 children per woman, with consequences for the workforce, the elderly and economy.

ecns.cn (2026-06-09). At least 19 killed, 134 injured in strong earthquake in southern Philippines. ecns.cn Videos released by local government authorities showed collapsed buildings and severe damage to infrastructure in General Santos City. Local media also reported power outages in several areas, while tremors were felt across neighboring provinces.

aljazeera (2026-06-09). ICC prosecutor suspended pending vote on sexual misconduct claims. aljazeera.com Karim Khan rejects suspension as ICC governing body refers him to disciplinary proceedings before member states.

Binoy Kampmark (2026-06-09). Investigating the foolish: The AUKUS Public Inquiry is announced. independentaustralia.net

ecns.cn (2026-06-09). China launches world's first prefabricated computing center base in Qingdao. ecns.cn China has begun operating the world's first prefabricated computing-power center base, part of its push to expand infrastructure for artificial intelligence and data processing, according to media reports.

ecns.cn (2026-06-09). Chinese, international guests experience fulfilling life for seniors in Hangzhou. ecns.cn On Sunday, participants of the "Human Rights Action in China ∑2026" themed visit to Zhejiang toured the Hemu Community in Hangzhou. Officials, representatives, and experts from multiple countries, together with Chinese human rights scholars and media journalists, visited the community to learn about the development of its integrated elderly care service.

The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel (2026-06-09). Thursday 6/18: The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel Continues Its Speaker Series: Making History Fun Again. indybay.org The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel (495 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94102)…

ecns.cn (2026-06-08). Xi says China-DPRK ties stand at new historical starting point. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Chinese president, said on Monday that the relationship between China and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) stands at a new historical starting point.

APR editor (2026-06-09). Te Kuaka advocacy group calls for NZ transparent, independent 'Pacific foreign policy'. asiapacificreport.nz Asia Pacific Report A New Zealand policy research and advocacy group released a detailed blueprint today for a fresh "independent" Te Tiriti and Pacific-based approach to foreign policy, and called for greater transparency in election year. The current coalition government has "radically shifted New Zealand's longstanding foreign policy traditions" — including by moving the country…

aljazeera (2026-06-09). Spain cruise past Peru in final World Cup 2026 warm-up match. aljazeera.com Mikel Oyarzabal opens the scoring after two minutes as Spain comfortably win their final World Cup warm-up in Puebla.

ecns.cn (2026-06-08). Xi, Kim hold talks in Pyongyang, pledge to advance China-DPRK ties. ecns.cn Xi noted that after seven years, he is very pleased to once again visit the beautiful city of Pyongyang, and feels especially warm and familiar.

WSWS (2026-06-09). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org A nationwide strike by Mexican teachers continues, while an eight-week strike by thousands of Nova Scotia care home workers has been suspended by the union ahead of a contract vote.

ecns.cn (2026-06-09). China emerges as the only nation mastering all three 'crown jewels' of shipbuilding. ecns.cn On World Oceans Day, China announced it has mastered construction of the shipbuilding industry's three "crown jewels" — aircraft carriers, large liquefied natural gas carriers and large cruise ships — vessels widely regarded as pinnacles of marine engineering for their technical complexity.

editor (2026-06-09). We're like Texas I can tell… onlineopinion.com.au California or Texas? How hard a choice can, or should, it be?

ecns.cn (2026-06-09). Xi calls on China, DPRK to consolidate trust, boost practical cooperation. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese president, said on Monday that China and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) should consolidate the foundation of political mutual trust and enhance the level of practical cooperation.

albawaba (2026-06-09). Pashinyan secures mandate as Armenia shifts west. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has claimed a "historic victory" after parliamentary elections delivered a strong mandate for his government's plan to normalize relations with Turkey, pursue a peace agreement with Azerbaijan, and accelerate Armenia's shift toward closer ties with the West.Preliminary results from Armenia's Central Election Commission show Pashinyan's Civil Contract Party securing about 49.8% of the vote, translating into an estimated 61 to 64 seats in the National Assembly, enough to maintain a governing majority and consolidate control over the legislative agenda.The result is…

aljazeera (2026-06-09). Two years after Israel's Nuseirat 'rescue' success, we are still bleeding. aljazeera.com My family survived the massacre that freed four captives. Its wounds and nightmares have not left us.

ICRC (2026-06-09). Calls to action to parties to conflicts in Colombia. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-06-09). The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement expresses concern over attack on Red Cross volunteers in Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). icrc.org

ICRC (2026-06-09). Penal repression of serious violations of international humanitarian law — Factsheet. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-06-09). Georgia: Remains of eleven people missing in connection with 1992—93 armed conflict handed over to families. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-06-09). ICRC RED aircraft to operate from Jeddah to strengthen humanitarian access to Sudan. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-06-09). Democratic Republic of the Congo: Kimareki rebuilds a life beyond disability. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-06-09). Certificates and declarations of absence: A guidance note. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-06-09). Poland: High level briefing on IHL for the Polish ministries. icrc.org

The Lever (2026-06-09). Today's Referendum On Graham Platner. levernews.com

ICRC (2026-06-09). Frequently asked questions: Understanding the ICRC's neutrality. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-06-09). Ethiopia: Beyond survival, a journey defined by possibility. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-06-09). Jordan: The Essay Competition on International Humanitarian Law. icrc.org

ecns.cn (2026-06-09). Xi says he reaches important consensus with Kim on developing China-DPRK relations in new era. ecns.cn

ICRC (2026-06-09). Colombia 2025: A humanitarian crisis beyond numbers. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-06-09). Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: Red Cross volunteers at the heart of the response in Bunia. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-06-09). Latin America and the Caribbean: When seeking medical care is dangerous. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-06-09). Egypt: States Convene in Cairo to Reinforce Respect for Rules of War Amid Rising Conflicts. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-06-09). ICRC report: Failure to respect rules of war deepened humanitarian crisis in Colombia in 2025. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-06-09). Searching for people missing in connection with the 1992-1993 armed conflict continues. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-06-09). Children and adolescents in armed conflicts in Colombia. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-06-09). Frequently asked questions: Our work in Mali. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-06-09). Synergy in Action: IHL and Islamic Law for Humanitarian Outcomes. icrc.org

aljazeera (2026-06-09). Indian crew rescued after attack on oil tanker off Oman. aljazeera.com

ICRC (2026-06-09). Sudan: ICRC RED aircraft makes first Port Sudan—Khartoum flight since war began. icrc.org

reenvia Red Latina sin fronteras (2026-06-09). Bolivia con la Vida, la Tierra y la Memoria despiertas: °Ahora es cuando! indybay.org BOLIVIA: CUANDO UNO SIEMBRA, NO SE PREGUNTA øDESPUÉS QUÉ?, SINO LA VIDA, LA TIERRA Y SU MEMORIA LE DESPIERTA: °AHORA ES CUàÅNDO!

Martha Rios (2026-06-09). Perú: Sánchez supera a Fujimori en balotaje. radiohc.cu Según los resultados proporcionados por la Oficina Nacional de Procesos Electorales de Perú (ONPE), con el 94,20 % de las actas contabilizadas, pasadas las 14: 00 [hora local] de este lunes, Roberto Sánchez va arriba con el 50,04 % (8.825.325 sufragios), frente al 49,95 % (8.809.564) alcanzado por Keiko Fujimori. | La diferencia entre ambos, que es de 15.761 votos a favor del representante de Juntos por el Perú, revierte la tendencia que se había observado hasta la mañana de esta jornada cuando la candidata de Fuerza Popular, la conservadora hija del fallecido dictador Alberto Fujimori, estaba en primer lugar. | L…

ICRC (2026-06-09). El incumplimiento del DIH agravó la situación humanitaria en Colombia en 2025. icrc.org

Bonnie Lockhart (2026-06-09). Thursday 6/25: Community Meeting to Keep Coal Out of the East Bay. indybay.org La Peña Cultural Center | 3105 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley…

ecns.cn (2026-06-07). Iran launches missiles at Israel for first time since April ceasefire. ecns.cn JERUSALEM/TEHRAN, June 8 ⚪ Iran on Sunday evening launched several waves of missiles against Israel and warned the latter not to retaliate, in the first such strikes since a ceasefire was reached in April.

Associated Press (2026-06-08). Israel, Iran appear to pause strikes after trading fire for first time since ceasefire. scmp.com Israel and Iran appeared to back away from further strikes on Monday, hours after they traded fire for the first time since the US agreed to a ceasefire with Tehran two months ago. Both countries warned that they were ready to launch retaliatory attacks if provoked. | The renewed hostilities raised concerns that the Middle East could plunge back into a full-scale war.

Staff (2026-06-08). Iran Warns Israel over Escalating Attacks on Lebanon After Iran, Israel Exchange Strikes: Trita Parsi. democracynow.org Iran and Israel exchanged fire overnight in the most serious escalation since a U.S.-Iranian truce was reached in April. Iran launched a wave of missiles at northern Israel in retaliation for Israeli attacks near Beirut on Sunday. Israel responded with attacks on Iran, with explosions reported in Tehran, Tabriz and Isfahan. This comes as peace talks appear stalled between the United States and Iran, largely over Iran's insistence that any agreement must include Lebanon and halt Israel's attacks on that country. President Donald Trump has also repeatedly expressed frustration with Israeli Prime Ministe…

The Canary (2026-06-08). 100 days of Trump's war on Iran: Trump rambles, prevaricates, and walks off an interview. thecanary.co In an NBC interview recorded on Friday, US President Donald Trump repeatedly defended his war of choice on Iran. He said Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu was a "good comrade" but disagreed with him, stating that strikes on Lebanon should be more surgical than they are. However, the Financial Times (FT) reported that Trump later insisted […] | By

Jared Szuba (2026-06-08). US military helped Israel intercept missiles: What to know. al-monitor.com Iranian barrages targeting Israel came after Israeli warplanes struck the outskirts of Beirut, despite the White House publicly signaling its opposition to such strikes.

al-monitor (2026-06-08). Lebanon says Israeli strikes on south kill 14 as attacks persist despite Iranian threat. al-monitor.com Israeli strikes on south Lebanon killed at least 14 people on Monday, the Lebanese health ministry said, including seven after Iran threatened to attack Israel again if it continued bombing the country.Iran-backed Hezbollah meanwhile said it had targeted Israeli troops inside Lebanon, but did not claim any attacks on Israeli territory."An Israeli enemy raid on the city of Tyre, near the Red Cross centre, resulted in 5 martyrs and 8 wounded, four of whom were Red Cross paramedics," the Lebanese health ministry said in a statement.

geo.tv (2026-06-08). Israel, Iran trade fire for first time since truce. geo.tv A missile is launched during a military exercise in Isfahan, Iran, October 28, 2023. — ReutersFirst exchange since two-month truce.No casualties reported so far.Houthis declare Red Sea shipping ban.Israel and Iran exchanged attacks on Monday for the first time since a ceasefire in…

Howard Altman (2026-06-08). Iran And Israel Step Back From The Brink. twz.com

newarab (2026-06-08). Have flights resumed operations since the Iran-Israel attacks. newarab.com The latest escalation saw Iran launch dozens of ballistic missiles towards Israel, while Israel carried out airstrikes on targets inside Iran, forcing aviation authorities to reassess flight routes as…

ecns.cn (2026-06-07). Iraqi armed group threatens to attack U.S. bases if Washington joins attacks on Iran. ecns.cn The Iraqi Shiite militia Kataib Hezbollah on Sunday threatened to attack U.

al-monitor (2026-06-08). Iran top negotiator threatens to defeat US blockade on Iran. al-monitor.com DUBAI, June 8 (Reuters) – Tehran will turn the naval blockade established by the United States into another defeat for the "enemy", Iran's top negotiator Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said in a message posted on his Telegram channel on Monday."We are not going to either just fight or just negotiate; rather, we are going to fight at our own time and negotiate at our own time", Qalibaf said, adding, "our goal is the end of the war and stable security and we have no trust towards the opposing party".

Truthout (2026-06-08). How Israel Engineered Gaza's Health Care Collapse. juancole.com By Hend Salama Abo Helow | This article was originally published by A Palestinian doctor in Gaza says the territory is facing its worst medication shortage since Israel began the genocide. | My mother has been a hypertension patient for the past 25 years. Ever since her initial diagnosis, she has adhered strictly to her prescribed medication. Yet since the genocide broke out, her medicine gradually ran out until it vanished from the markets altogether, with no clinic, pharmac…

Ansam al-Qitaa (2026-06-08). Gaza farmers begin the hard work of rebuilding an agricultural sector decimated by Israel's genocide. mondoweiss.net With 96 percent of Gaza's farmland destroyed, farmers are returning to fields buried in rubble and unexploded ordnance, but Israel's blockade is making recovery nearly impossible.

Sam Carliner, Waging Nonviolence. (2026-06-08). In Japan, Raves And Tea Parties Become Sites Of Protest. popularresistance.org Shinjuku Station in Tokyo is the busiest railway station in the world. On a given day, roughly 2.7 million passengers pass through. On March 29, they were joined by a stream of ravers, who danced while holding signs opposing the genocide in Palestine, xenophobia, queerphobia, fascism and war. | Under the slogan "Drop Bass Not Bombs," thousands danced and waved glow sticks while demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, due to the government's escalating push towards rearmament and close relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump.

Struggle, La Lucha. (2026-06-08). Pride 2026: Genocide Of Trans People Threatens All Workers. popularresistance.org Four years ago, SLL's 2022 Pride Month statement called on the workers and oppressed to "Resist the capitalist 'trans panic' strategy." We wrote then: "The only way fascist movements have ever been defeated is by people uniting and fighting back. | "It is not enough to rely on elections or hope that friendly politicians will save us. They won't. The Democratic Party is tied by a million threads to the same capitalist class that demands these anti-people measures." | The campaign of demonization has only intensified since then. | For the past 18 months, Donald Trump's regime has been steadily putting in place all…

WSWS (2026-06-08). Medicaid work requirements threaten coverage for millions as Trump escalates class war on the poor. wsws.org The Congressional Budget Office estimates that the work requirement provisions in Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill will reduce federal Medicaid spending by $326 billion over 10 years—the single largest source of savings in the legislation—and strip coverage from an estimated 5.2 million adults by 2034.

Ed Newman (2026-06-08). Cuban jurists: Commitment to justice and the nation. radiohc.cu This June 8th, Cuba celebrates Jurist's Day, a date dedicated to recognizing the work of those who, from the most diverse spheres of legal practice, contribute to strengthening institutions, upholding the rule of law, and protecting citizens' rights. | The commemoration takes place on a particularly significant day for the legal profession, coinciding with the 49th anniversary of the National Union of Jurists of Cuba (UNJC), an organization that for almost five decades has brought together professionals in the sector and promoted professional development, scientific research, and the advancement of legal culture…

aljazeera (2026-06-08). UN human rights leader calls for Cuba sanctions to be 'lifted immediately'. aljazeera.com Volker Turk, the UN's high commissioner for human rights, warns that 'children are dying' as result of US oil blockade.

Vivian La (2026-06-08). Becoming a farmer is hard. This Michigan program wants to help. grist.org As the U.S. faces an aging farmer population, communities are looking for ways to shore up the next generation of growers. But high upfront costs, access to land, and a shifting climate can make entry into the field feel out of reach for many people looking to get into the business. | Tucked on farmland at the southern edge of Traverse City, Michigan, one program wants to solve some of these problems by letting aspiring farmers learn by doing. | The Great Lakes Incubator Farm attracts students from all over the country. Over the course of seven months, a three-student cohort learns about topics like pest manag…

Ed Newman (2026-06-08). The Blockade in 2026: Financial Suffocation, Forced Divestment and the Resistance of a People Who Will Not Surrender. radiohc.cu By Reasons for Cuba Editorial Staff | The sanctions system imposed by the United States against Cuba is the longest-running and most complex in contemporary economic history. Its roots go back to 1917 (Trading with the Enemy Act), but it was in 1962 that John F. Kennedy proclaimed a total blockade on bilateral trade. | Since then, the embargo has only intensified: the Torricelli Act (1992) internationalized the blockade by prohibiting foreign subsidiaries of U.S. companies from trading with the island; the Helms-Burton Act (1996) codified all restrictions under the Cuban Assets Control Regulations (CACR) and stri…

WiBOPM (2026-06-08). Venezuela ALBA New 6.4.2026: Mass Protests in Bolivia; Defense of Venezuela and Cuba. wibailoutpeople.org Joao Pedro Stedile (MST, Brazil): Why We Continue To Support VenezuelaThe current political situation in Venezuela cannot be explained solely by the events following 3rd January. We need to contextualize what has been happening over the last four decades. [On January 3] Venezuela, its people and its armed forces were defeated. Lives were lost, and …

Nuria Barbosa (2026-06-08). Pueblo estadounidense demanda fin de amenazas militares contra Cuba. radiohc.cu En Estados Unidos, el pueblo exige el fin de todas las medidas coercitivas y de la amenazas de agresión militar contra Cuba en varias acciones realizadas el fin de semana último en Los àÅngeles, New York y Miami. | La protesta en Los àÅngeles, celebrada el 6 de junio frente al Edificio Federal, contó con el respaldo de 35 organizaciones y sindicatos, la abrió Bita Amani, profesora de Epidemiología que lleva a sus estudiantes cada año para conocer el sistema médico cubano. | En su alocución dijo: ´Cualquier forma en que podamos apoyar a Cuba para demostrarles que estamos con ellos, no solo honra…

Martha Rios (2026-06-08). II Bienal de Humor Político, en Cuba, promete amplia presencia internacional. radiohc.cu El caricaturista cubano Arístides Hernández (Ares) confirmó este domingo que la II Bienal Internacional de Humor Político en Cuba (del 9 al 14 de junio), promete un programa variado y amplia presencia de creadores extranjeros. | En entrevista concedida a la televisión nacional, el artista expresó: En esta ocasión, se recibieron 359 obras de 118 autores, procedentes de 38 países, una participación mucho más grande y de mayor calidad que en la anterior". | Dijo que asistirán el humorista gráfico belga Luc Descheemaeker, ganador de la primera edición del evento, y otros importantes exponentes que dialogarán de manera…

Pablo Rafael Fuente (2026-06-08). En puerto cubano nueva carga solidaria procedentes de México y Belice. radiohc.cu Por: Antonio Jesús Matos Reyes. | En un gesto que refuerza los lazos de hermandad regional, el puerto de La Habana recibió este domingo un nuevo cargamento de ayuda procedente de México y Belice. | Las mil 700 toneladas de alimentos e insumos básicos de primera necesidad llegaron a bordo del buque comercial Asian Katra, en una muestra de que la mayor de las Antillas no está sola en momentos difíciles. | La embarcación atracó en el puerto habanero de Haiphon donde tendrá lugar operativo logístico que permitirá la distribución de los insumos. | La ministra de Comercio Interior, Betsy Díaz Velázquez, reiteró su agr…

aljazeera (2026-06-08). Israel kills 14 people in attacks across Gaza. aljazeera.com Israel killed at least 14 people in Gaza on Sunday in strikes across Khan Younis, Gaza City, and Deir el-Balah.

Charlie Jaay (2026-06-08). Israel has killed more than 200 Palestinian fishermen in Gaza since October 2023. thecanary.co On 7 June, Israel's occupation naval forces intentionally targeted and killed Gaza fisherman Mohammad Mousa Abu Jiyab. Mohammed Atef Al-Aqra, who was in the same vessel, was seriously injured. They were fishing off the coast of Deir al Balah, in central Gaza. Israel intentionally targets Gaza's fishermen Off the coast of Gaza City, in a […] | By

aljazeera (2026-06-08). Survivors recall Israeli raid that killed 274 in Gaza refugee camp. aljazeera.com Two years on, witnesses recount the June 2024 Israeli raid on Nuseirat refugee camp to free four captives.

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2026-06-08). Venezuela Expresses Serious Doubts About ICJ Process After Guyana Statements. orinocotribune.com The Venezuelan Government said this Sunday that it has "well-founded doubts" about the process being carried out by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) regarding the territorial dispute with Guyana over Esequibo, after Georgetown assured that the court would rule in favor of the validity of the 1899 arbitral award. |

WSWS (2026-06-08). European powers pledge arms to Ukraine while issuing ultimatums to Russia at London summit. wsws.org The E3, represented by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron, and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz gathered in Downing Street and issued a joint five-point declaration.

Katya Schwenk (2026-06-08). Trump Admin Urges Legal Aid Groups to Give Up Migrant Children's Sensitive Data. truthout.org The Trump administration is withholding pay from legal aid groups while demanding they share confidential case data about unaccompanied migrant children fighting to remain in the country, according to records reviewed by The Lever. For months, the records show, the primary legal services provider for unaccompanied migrant youth has been locked in a standoff with the federal government over… |

geo.tv (2026-06-08). Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee declared unlawful. geo.tv

Guest Blogger (2026-06-08). Weekly Climate and Energy News Roundup. wattsupwiththat.com Quote of the Week: "One thing I have learned in a long life: that all our science, measured against reality, is primitive and childlike — and yet it is the most precious thing we have."

UMMID (2026-06-08). What makes Mirra Andreeva's French Open 2026 Victory Significant. ummid.com In a remarkable achievement, Russian teen Mirra Andreeva Saturday June 06, 2026 won the French Open Women's Singles Title 2026.

Chris Walker (2026-06-08). Lawsuit Challenges Legality of Trump's UFC Event at White House Next Week. truthout.org A lawsuit filed in federal court this past weekend seeks to block the White House from hosting an Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) match on White House grounds next week, an event that would coincide with President Donald Trump's 80th birthday. The event, "UFC Freedom 250," is set to occur on June 14. Although it is happening on Trump's birthday, it is being billed as part of the… |

IRA (2026-06-08). Sunday Science: Mindscape Ask Me Anything, Sean Carroll June 2026. portside.org Sunday Science: Mindscape Ask Me Anything, Sean Carroll June 2026 |

ecns.cn (2026-06-08). Xi arrives in Pyongyang for state visit to DPRK. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese president, arrived in Pyongyang on Monday for a state visit to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK).

Human Rights Watch (2026-06-08). Zimbabwe: Opposition Activist Acquitted, Freed After 7 Months. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Police officers outside the Magistrates Court in Harare, Zimbabwe, April 6, 2021. | © 2021 Tafadzwa Ufumeli/Getty Images | (Johannesburg) — A Zimbabwe court on June 3, 2026, acquitted and released a prominent opposition activist after more than seven months in detention on baseless charges, Human Rights Watch said today. The case underscores the ongoing weaponization of the criminal justice system by President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government. A Harare magistrates' court acquitted Godfrey Chidhau Karembera, 47, popularly known as "Madzibaba Veshanduko" ("leader of change" in S…

Bloomberg (2026-06-08). Trump will ask Supreme Court to revive his US$475 million defamation lawsuit against CNN. scmp.com US President Donald Trump told the US Supreme Court he intends to ask the justices to revive his US$475 million defamation lawsuit against CNN over use of the term "Big Lie" in reporting on his claim that the 2020 election was rigged against him. | Trump's lawyers asked the Supreme Court for a 60-day extension to August 15 to file his petition for review of the lower court's dismissal of the case, according to a request that was formally docketed by the justices on Friday.

Bloomberg (2026-06-08). Trump moves to revive US$475 million defamation lawsuit against CNN. scmp.com US President Donald Trump told the US Supreme Court he intends to ask the justices to revive his US$475 million defamation lawsuit against CNN over use of the term "Big Lie" in reporting on his claim that the 2020 election was rigged against him. | Trump's lawyers asked the Supreme Court for a 60-day extension to August 15 to file his petition for review of the lower court's dismissal of the case, according to a request that was formally docketed by the justices on Friday.

UMMID (2026-06-08). Maharashtra Launches CAP 2026-27 Portal, Invites Foreign Nationals to Apply. ummid.com The Maharashtra CET Cell has launched the Central Admission Process 2026-27 (CAP 2026-27) Portal, inviting the Foreign Nationals (FN), NRIs, PIO, CIWGC and Merchant Navy Students to apply.

Julianne Le (2026-06-08). This THC Matcha Latte Vendor in Long Beach Supports Immigrants with Her Proceeds. lataco.com "I went to Amsterdam, and I saw the combination of the coffee shops and the smoke shops, and I was like, 'We need something like that here in Cali,'" Nardo tells L.A. TACO.

Kate Yoder (2026-06-08). Why are so many Democrats going quiet on climate change? grist.org As the midterm elections approach, something strange has happened: Democratic politicians who once talked about climate change as the defining crisis of our time now barely mention it at all. The phrase has

newleftreview (2026-06-08). Sebastian Veg: Three Vistas of Hong Kong. newleftreview.org Sebastian Veg on Ming-Sho Ho, Be Water; Ching Kwan Lee, Forever Hong Kong; Edmund Cheng and Samson Yuen, The Making of Leaderful Mobilization. Studies of Hong Kong's 2019 protests.

UMMID (2026-06-08). Not Brainwashed or Forced: Shamli Millionaire's Son who Converted to Islam. ummid.com Mohammed Ali, earlier Ayush Malik — Shamli millionaire's son who converted to Islam, has refuted the allegations that he was forced or blackmailed to shun Hinduism and convert to Islam.

newarab (2026-06-08). Ex-wife of UAE royal released on bail in custody dispute. newarab.com The Zeynab Javadli was detained after her former husband, Sheikh Saeed bin Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum, accused her of abducting their three children. | "Dubai Public Prosecution confirms that Ms Zeynab Javadli has been released on bail following questioning," the prosecutors said in a statement on Saturday. | They added that the questioning was "in connection with an ongoing…

Paul Gregoire, People's World. (2026-06-08). US Steps Up Interference In Australia's Domestic Politics. popularresistance.org Sydney, Australia — This past March, the Trump administration sent a cable ordering its embassies and consulates to launch local campaigns to proactively combat propaganda targeting the U.S. This initiative, of course, includes the U.S. embassy and its consulates in Australia, where Washington is already monitoring the criminal activity of local migrants and taking a keen interest in other aspects of the country's domestic sphere. | U.S. Secretary of State Mark Rubio signed the March 30, 2026, cable, an initiative that involves the U.S. Department of War's Military Information Support Operations (MISO), for…

WSWS (2026-06-08). Who stands to lose: Future faces of the Medicaid work requirement cuts. wsws.org These profiles are hypothetical composites drawn from the documented demographic patterns of the Medicaid expansion population and the known mechanisms by which work requirements produce coverage loss. They represent no single individual, but they exemplify millions.

ecns.cn (2026-06-07). Two very large crude carriers named and delivered by Chinese builder on same day. ecns.cn Two 306,000-deadweight-ton very large crude carriers, independently designed and built by a Chinese shipbuilder, were named and delivered at Changxing Island in Dalian, Liaoning province, on Friday.

Agence France-Presse (2026-06-08). Afghan women detained by Taliban in clothing crackdown. scmp.com Afghan residents in the western city of Herat have told of witnessing multiple women detained by the Taliban government's morality police, in a crackdown over clothing which has drawn criticism from the United Nations. | The UN mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) said Sunday it was "concerned over multiple arrests and detentions of women in Herat, Afghanistan, for alleged non-compliance with dress requirements".

APR editor (2026-06-08). May Pik: Waking up from a Zionist nightmare, let's carry the spirit of Sumud. asiapacificreport.nz May Pik is a Jewish woman now living in Aotearoa. She gave this perspective on growing up in Israel and why she moved to New Zealand as a talk at a recent national hui of the Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) in Rotorua. COMMENTARY: By May Pik The Israeli narrative is mostly told through the…

ecns.cn (2026-06-07). HKSAR, Central Asian countries expand cooperation in economy, trade. ecns.cn HONG KONG, June 7 ⚪ John Lee, chief executive of Chinas Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, recently led the largest trade delegation of the current administration to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.

United World International (2026-06-08). Towards the 2026 NATO Summit hosted by Türkiye 1: The overlooked function of NATO — Gladio. uwidata.com The 2026 NATO Summit will be held on 7 and 8 July 2026 at the Be≈ütepe Presidential Compound (Kàºlliye) in Ankara. As NATO heads into the 2026 summit, we have prepared a special dossier that revisits Türkiye's long and often contentious relationship with the alliance that began with the country's membership in 1952. Drawing on …

Bloomberg (2026-06-08). Trump picks ally Todd Blanche as attorney general, teeing up US Senate fight. scmp.com US President Donald Trump nominated Todd Blanche, acting US attorney general, to fill the position on a permanent basis, rewarding a loyal ally whose controversial actions ensure an uphill Senate confirmation fight. | The White House announced on Monday it had sent Blanche's nomination to the Senate, a move Trump telegraphed last week during remarks at a private event in the Rose Garden. Blanche formerly served as one of Trump's personal lawyers before the president picked him for the No 2…

Human Rights Watch (2026-06-08). Hungarian Prosecutors Drop Pride-Related Charges. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Hungarians march in downtown Budapest to protest against the previous government's law banning LGBTQ+ Pride events, May 1, 2025. | © 2025 Denes Erdos/AP Photo | Hungarian prosecutors announced on June 4 that they had dropped charges against a mayor and a civic activist for their roles in organizing 2025 Pride events in Budapest and Pécs. The charges, which were brought under Fidesz-era anti-LGBT legislation, were part of the former government's crackdown on civic space and LGBT rights.Prosecutors had filed criminal charges this January against Budapest mayor Gergely Karácsony, seek…

bwitanek (2026-06-08). Proposal to Boycott Kushner Properties in NJ in Solidarity with Albania. fightbackbetter.com By now you probably heard that at the suggestion of Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump's best buddy and yacht owner Nathaniel Rothschild they have managed to gain development rights to Sazan Island which is part of the sovereign nation of Albania. The deal struck between the Primer Minister of Albania and the Kushner controlled Affinity Partners to transfer developmental rights has led to a full scale corruption investigation by Albanian anti-corruption authorities and a major uprising involving 100s of 1000s of Albanians with a so far week long presence in the Albanian streets. | It should be pointed out that Nat…

UMMID (2026-06-08). Mamata Banerjee: Down But Not Out. ummid.com After defeat in the 2026 West Bengal Polls and rebellion in the Trinamool Congress, the question being widely discussed in political circles is whether Mamata Banerjee will rise again like a phoenix in the coming years.

The Canary (2026-06-08). Polanski warns UK food system is close to collapse. thecanary.co Green Party leader Zack Polanski has warned that food insecurity is not a distant threat. He says it's already impacting customers, farmers and workers in the food industry. In a speech to the Bakers, Food and Allied Workers Union on 8 June, Polanski warned that the UK's food system is close to collapse. He spoke […] | By

UMMID (2026-06-08). Ebola: Returning Hajj Pilgrims asked to submit Self Declaration Form. ummid.com In view of the Ebola outbreak, the Haj Committee of India (HCoI) has asked all the pilgrims returning from their Hajj Journey to Makkah, Saudi Arabia to fill and submit a Self Declaration Form (SDF).

Amberin Zaman (2026-06-08). Will Pashinyan's victory in Armenia be enough to unlock peace with Turkey, Azerbaijan? al-monitor.com Armenia's election result strengthens Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, but his push to normalize ties with Turkey and Azerbaijan still faces major political and constitutional hurdles.

WSWS (2026-06-08). This week in history: June 8-14. wsws.org Charleston Five longshoremen face state repression; Jimmy Carter clinches Democratic presidential nomination; Two of "Trenton Six" convicted in racist frame-up; June Tenth movement in Korea against Japanese rule.

newleftreview (2026-06-08). Thomas Meaney: Western Promises. newleftreview.org Thomas Meaney on Fritz Bartel, The Triumph of Broken Promises. The Cold War's end recast as upshot of a contest to enforce capital's discipline, East and West.

UMMID (2026-06-08). Meet Atiqa Mir: 1 of only 3 girls globally selected by Formula 1 Academy. ummid.com Atiqa Mir, 11-year-old Kashmiri teen racing sensation who is currently residing in Dubai, created history after her selection by the Formula 1 Academy (F1 Academy) for its 'Discover Your Drive' development programme.

ecns.cn (2026-06-08). Indonesia urges northern coastal residents to evacuate after powerful Philippine quake. ecns.cn June 8 ⚪ Indonesias National Disaster Management Agencyon Monday urged the evacuation of residents to higher ground in northern coastal areas of the country threatened by tsunami waves following a powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake in the southern Philippines.

newarab (2026-06-08). Iran arrives at new base camp in Mexico ahead of World Cup. newarab.com

aljazeera (2026-06-08). Philippines earthquake kills 15, prompts tsunami fears: All to know. aljazeera.com The latest tremors come eight months after the Philippines suffered its strongest earthquake in 12 years.

geo.tv (2026-06-08). Stabbing wounds six at New York's Penn Station. geo.tv New York Knicks fans arrive outside Penn Station and Madison Square Garden before Game 2 of the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs on June 05, 2026, in New York City. — AFP One victim suffers serious injuries.All victims expected to survive.Police cordon off tracks 5 and…

Skwawkbox (2026-06-08). Tony award winner Bourzgui's acceptance speech compares Zionists and billionaires to vampires. thecanary.co Musician Ali Louis Bourzgui won a Tony award last night, 7 June, for his portrayal of a vampire in the musical adaptation of The Lost Boys. As he received his award, he compared Zionists and billionaires to the vampires of the show — people "who have shunned their own humanity in order to achieve a nonexistent […] | By

Joseph Trevithick (2026-06-08). VC-25B Air Force One "Bridge" Aircraft Now Wears Trump's Preferred Red, White, and Blue Paint Job. twz.com The U.S. Air Force has confirmed that

Mark Gruenberg (2026-06-08). Labor jumps full force into 2026 election battles. peoplesworld.org MINNEAPOLIS—Entering her second full-term as AFL-CIO President, Liz Shuler laid out big plans for the nation's labor federation over the next five years. For the current midterm elections, the federation plans to put 50,000 "election protectors" in the field. Accepting her re-election, unopposed, at the AFL-CIO Convention's opening session in Minneapolis, Shuler also set a …

IRA (2026-06-08). Revealed: Israel's Curriculum for 'Influencing Public Consciousness'. portside.org Revealed: Israel's Curriculum for 'Influencing Public Consciousness' |

WSWS (2026-06-08). The Philippines engulfed in acute political and constitutional crisis. wsws.org The Senate standoff in the Philippines has spiraled into a constitutional crisis that Marcos is exploiting to expand his presidential powers and tear up the 1987 charter restraints.

aljazeera (2026-06-08). Which European nation has the best chance to win World Cup 2026? aljazeera.com Europe has the most World Cup winners in the event's history, but what are the continent's chances at the 2026 edition?>

GJ Burchall (2026-06-08). Why Australia needs its own protests. independentaustralia.net

Willem Moore (2026-06-08). Lewis Goodall leaps to Israel's defence in debate with Hasan Piker. thecanary.co On 1 June, the Starmer government banned streamer Hasan Piker from entering the UK. He blamed the ban on his criticism of Israel. And since then, he's had ample opportunities to discuss his position with the British media. The most recent example of this happened on 7 June with LBC host Lewis Goodall: I started to […] | By

Ian Ellis-Jones (2026-06-08). Iwo Jima Completes Deployment, Nimitz Heading Back To The United States. twz.com

Guest Blogger (2026-06-08). How Climate Fear Took Over a Generation. wattsupwiththat.com What happens when children grow up believing the world is ending?

Zo HaDerekh (2026-06-08). Israel included on United Nations' sexual violence blacklist. peoplesworld.org NOTICE: This news article contains descriptions of sexual violence. TEL AVIV—United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres has placed Israel's armed forces on his blacklist of countries and entities accused of sexual violence in war zones, citing abuse of Palestinian inmates. The 2026 edition of the Secretary-General's Report on Conflict-Related Sexual Violence, which covers the year …

Alaa Shamali (2026-06-08). Senegal primed for World Cup after AFCON debacle. thecanary.co Senegal enters the 2026 World Cup finals with a rare blend of ambition, experience and renewal, in an attempt to rewrite one of the most beautiful stories in African football on the world stage. Although the 'Lions of Teranga' were unable to go beyond the quarter-finals of the 2002 World Cup, the signs leading up […] | By

Julia Conley (2026-06-08). Fired Journalist Says Bari Weiss Pushed to Air Propaganda on CBS News. truthout.org Days after being fired from the CBS News program "60 Minutes" for speaking out against the dismissal of several top correspondents and declaring that editor-in-chief Bari Weiss was "brought in to kill" the show, veteran journalist Scott Pelley described in detail the right-wing former opinion columnist's efforts to push for political coverage that centered the White House's point of view… |

UMMID (2026-06-08). Maharashtra 11th Admission 2026 Round 2 Begins, Check Registration Steps. ummid.com The School Education and Sports Department, Maharashtra has started through its official website 'mahafyjcadmissions.in' CAP Round 2 of FYJC or Class 11 admission 2026, and asked the students to fill Part 1 Form (Registration Form) and Part 2 Form (Option Form) from today i.e. June 06, 2026.

Jim Byrne, Fight Back! News. (2026-06-08). Bolivian General Strike Enters Fifth Week. popularresistance.org Nearly 100 roadblocks around the country have the neoliberal agenda of domestic and foreign elites in the grip of the masses of organized Bolivians. From indigenous campesino organizations and trade unions, to mining cooperatives and neighborhood councils, working-class Bolivians have paralyzed the efforts of President Rodrigo Paz to make Bolivia a buffet for corporate interests. | City streets once filled with vehicles and small businesses have turned into massive popular assemblies organized by neighborhood councils. The singular unified demand of the masses: President Rodrigo Paz resign immediately!

Zack Linly (2026-06-08). Convictions Reversed For Colorado Paramedics Involved In Death Of Elijah McClain. newsone.com Source: Twitter / Twitter | In America, even when justice is achieved regarding a high-profile case in which a Black person has died unjustly, it's justice that can be erased with the stroke of a judge's pen. The family of 23-year-old massage therapist Elijah McClain knows this all too well, as they had only received a small fraction of what should be considered true justice, and last week, that small fraction was reversed on appeal. | According to

mediasanctuary (2026-06-08). UAlbany Democrats: What It Means to Be Politically Engaged on Campus Today. mediasanctuary.org A conversation with UA Democrats on student political engagement, campus organizing, and creating space for student voices at the University at Albany.

WSWS (2026-06-08). David Attenborough at 100, an appreciation. wsws.org Attenborough continues to explore new scientific opportunities and discoveries in covering all aspects of the natural world. His series are distinguished by a systematic approach, to groups of organisms or specific eco-systems, grounded in the history of science.

ecns.cn (2026-06-08). At least 5 killed in S. Philippine strong earthquake, tsunami waves up to 1.4 meters. ecns.cn MANILA, June 8 ⚪ At least five people have been reported dead after a 7.8-magnitude offshore earthquake that hit the southern Philippines, according to a local disaster official.

shorinoco (2026-06-08). Sri Lanka's Hambantota Port, and the Complete Collapse of the "Debt Trap" Narrative. orinocotribune.com By Carlos Martinez — June 6, 2026 | For years, Sri Lanka's Hambantota port was the textbook example of what Western politicians called Chinese "debt-trap diplomacy" — the claim that Beijing lures poor countries into unpayable loans and then seizes their strategic infrastructure. In the following article, Friends of Socialist China co-editor Carlos Martinez shows how comprehensively that story has collapsed. | Drawing on studies by Chatham House, the Johns Hopkins economist Deborah Brà§utigam and Sri Lankan officials themselves, Carlos sets out the facts: the port was a Sri Lankan initiative, not a…

geo.tv (2026-06-08). UN urges Afghan Taliban to end arrests of women over dress rules. geo.tv

Rachael Swindon (2026-06-08). Disgraceful Nigel Farage is selling the nation 'grievance fuel'. thecanary.co In the grim annals of British political opportunism, few figures have mastered the art of turning tragedy into a personal recruitment drive quite like Nigel Farage. The murder of 18-year-old Henry Nowak in Southampton last December was a horror that should unite any decent society in grief and resolve. A young student, full of promise, […] | By

Staff (2026-06-08). Peru Votes for President Amid Trump's "Unprecedented Program of Aggression" Against Leftists in Region. democracynow.org Peru's presidential runoff is too close to call as ballots continue to be counted from Sunday's election between Keiko Fujimori, daughter of former dictator Alberto Fujimori, and leftist lawmaker Roberto Sánchez. Peruvian election officials say final results could take up to a month to confirm. | Peruvian economist and public policy expert Gustavo Guerra-García Picasso says "democracy has been undermined" by Fujimori and her right-wing coalition, and that "reforms must be implemented quickly to restore a presidential system with checks and balances."…

Vince Hooper (2026-06-08). AUKUS: Australia gets what America can spare. independentaustralia.net

WSWS (2026-06-08). Scientists expelled by police at diabetes conference as Trump administration accelerates dismantling of biomedical research. wsws.org The expulsion of leading researchers from the American Diabetes Association conference by armed police exposes the capitulation of medical institutions to the Trump administration's fascistic anti-science agenda.

Sarah Anderson (2026-06-08). World Cup Fans: Welcome to Mexico, a Paradise for Soccer and Inequality. inequality.org This year's World Cup is historic because for the first time ever it will be co-hosted simultaneously by three countries: Mexico, the United States, and Canada. However, in Mexico it will leave behind a trail of socioeconomic blows, including huge debts the government has incurred to host it. While the competition enjoys global passion, the …

mediasanctuary (2026-06-08). Truimph and Optimism in the Face of Homelessness. mediasanctuary.org Alizabeth Claudio, an Albany native, found herself homeless in the winter of 2025. She shares her story, detailing her resilience while going through this difficult period, the experiences of other unhoused people, and her ideas on reforming housing assistance programs across the country. Lennox Apudo reports.

Ed Sykes (2026-06-08). The Telegraph's desperate, antisemitic attack on Zack Polanski stinks. thecanary.co Notorious pro—Israel bigot Stephen Pollard has written a desperate, antisemitic article trying to smear Zack Polanski. He did this in response to the Green leader backing calls to hold potential war criminals to account. And he did so in the Telegraph, which has joined other right-wing rags in publishing antisemitic Polanski caricatures. Lobby backlash as […] | By

newarab (2026-06-08). Katz lashes out at Turkey minister's wish to 'govern Jerusalem'. newarab.com Israeli Defence Minister Katz's response came a day after Ciftci made the remarks during a visit to the central Turkish province of Corum, where he spoke about Jerusalem,…

hindustantimes (2026-06-08). Trump sidelined by Shehbaz Sharif? Pakistan sends secret message to Iran's Mojtaba Khamenei. hindustantimes.com Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi reportedly delivered a "special message" from Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to Iran's leadership during a high-level visit to Tehran. According to official statements, the message was addressed to Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei amid ongoing regional tensions and fragile U.S.—Iran relations. Naqvi held meetings with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni, focusing on diplomatic coordination, border security, counter-terrorism, and drug trafficking. The discussions also touched on broader efforts to reduce regional conflict and…

Staff (2026-06-08). Graham Platner's Billionaire-Bashing Message Resonates in Maine Senate Race, Despite Controversies. democracynow.org Voters are casting ballots in primary elections Tuesday in Maine, one of a handful of states that could decide which party controls the Senate after this year's midterm elections. Democrats believe they have their best shot in years to unseat Republican Senator Susan Collins, but their presumptive nominee has been mired in controversy. | Graham Platner is a 41-year-old oyster farmer and Marine veteran who entered the race as a populist progressive. Democratic Governor Janet Mills, who was urged to run by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, suspended her campaign in April amid polls predicting Platner woul…

ALEX (2026-06-08). Farage has taken over £80,000 from the US anti-abortion lobby. thecanary.co On 7 June, the i Paper revealed that Nigel Farage has personally taken over £83,000 in earnings and expenses from US anti-abortion groups. The news comes less than a week after Reform's candidate for the Makerfield by-election, Robert Kenyon, faced a grilling on Question Time for his previous comment that: abortion is the cowardly act of […] | By

WSWS (2026-06-08). Four workers dead at Palmetto—the consequence of decades of cuts and the drive to privatize USPS. wsws.org Four workers have died at the Palmetto Regional Processing and Distribution Center in Georgia in the past two years. The most recent, Demarcus Little, told a supervisor he felt unwell last week, collapsed, and died.

APR editor (2026-06-08). Tsunami advisories issued in Pacific after 7.8 Philippines earthquake. asiapacificreport.nz By RNZ Pacific reporters and Mark Rabago The US Tsunami Warning Centre has issued advisories for parts of the Pacific following a massive earthquake off Mindanao in the Philippines. The magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck at a depth of 63km truck off the coast of Sarangani province on Monday morning, rocking many parts of Mindanao and…

IRA (2026-06-08). Flu Vaccines Should Not Be This Hard. portside.org Flu Vaccines Should Not Be This Hard |

Reuters (2026-06-08). US judge strikes down Trump's US$100,000 H-1B visa fee as unlawful. scmp.com A federal ‚Å judge on Monday ‚Å struck down a US$100,000 fee that ‚Å US President Donald Trump imposed on new H-1B visas for highly skilled foreign workers, concluding that it constituted an unlawful tax that Congress never authorised. | US District Judge Leo Sorokin ‚Äåin Boston issued the ruling in a lawsuit filed by 20 Democratic state attorneys general challenging a fee Trump announced in September that dramatically raised the cost of obtaining H-1B visas, which tech companies in particular rely…

mediasanctuary (2026-06-08). Using the Green Amendment Locally. mediasanctuary.org In 2021, New Yorkers voted overwhelmingly to amend the state constitution with what became known as the "New York Green Amendment" (NYGA): "Each person shall have the right to clean air and water, and a healthful environment." The Earth Law Center works with municipalities and community leaders to help translate this constitutional right into meaningful local policies. Flo Perez and Gary Bowitch discussed the Center's efforts with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Paul Gregoire (2026-06-08). U.S. steps up interference in Australia's domestic politics. peoplesworld.org SYDNEY—This past March, the Trump administration sent a cable ordering its embassies and consulates to launch local campaigns to proactively combat propaganda targeting the U.S. This initiative, of course, includes the U.S. embassy and its consulates in Australia, where Washington is already monitoring the criminal activity of local migrants and taking a keen interest in …

WSWS (2026-06-08). Court rules that Trump's name must be removed from the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. wsws.org A Washington DC federal district judge ruled that the president's stacking of the board with his loyalists and placing the Trump name on the Kennedy Center was a "procedurally defective and substantively unlawful action."

Gary Wilson (2026-06-08). In China, AI is no excuse to fire workers. mronline.org The day before International Workers' Day, a court in China sent a clear message to employers: artificial intelligence is not a license to throw workers away.

UMMID (2026-06-08). Maharashtra FYJC Admission 2026 Round 2 Schedule Released. ummid.com The School Education and Sports Department Maharashtra has published the FYJC 2026 or Class 11 Round 2 Admission Schedule on its official website.

UMMID (2026-06-08). Technology, at its Core, is Automated Impatience. ummid.com Modern technology is fundamentally engineered to exploit and automate human impatience.

newarab (2026-06-08). Israel releases Palestinian women's footballer Rand Halawani. newarab.com Israeli authorities have released a player on the Palestinian national women's Wissam Halawani said Israeli police released her daughter, Rand Halawani, 20, at around 8: 30 pm (1730 GMT) on Sunday, with a five-day house arrest order. | Wissam Halawani told AFP that she had "gone through very difficult times over the past few days" following her daughter's detention, and that she now…

DPA (2026-06-08). UK's Starmer gives Apple, Google 3 months to stop children sending nude images. scmp.com Apple and Google have been given a three-month ultimatum to make it impossible for children to take, share or view nude images on their smartphones, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday. | The government wants firms to activate built-in features on their devices or come up with technological solutions on phones and tablets to detect and block such content. | It means all adults will need to verify their age if they want to take or view nude images.

geo.tv (2026-06-08). US judge asked to bar Trump's UFC fight at White House. geo.tv Construction continues on a temporary arena that will host the UFC Freedom 250 fight card at the White House in Washington, DC, US, on June 5, 2026. — ReutersWASHINGTON: A federal judge in Washington has been asked to block President Donald Trump's plan to host an Ultimate…

newleftreview (2026-06-08). Loic Wacquant: Against Abolitionism. newleftreview.org A sociological critique of calls for the wholesale elimination of police, courts and prisons, arguing instead for a radical 'penal minimalism'—a better-funded system, with fewer suspects funnelled into it, and imprisonment a punishment of last resort.

Alaa Shamali (2026-06-08). Tuchel tells Bellingham to fight for his place. thecanary.co England manager Thomas Tuchel has sent a direct message to Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham, emphasising that competition for starting places in the squad heading to the 2026 World Cup will be wide open, with no guarantees for any player. Bellingham's place not confirmed — yet According to Sky Sports, Tuchel emphasised that Bellingham is […] | By

ecns.cn (2026-06-07). 5 people stabbed at Penn Station in New York. ecns.cn NEW YORK, June 7 ⚪ Five people were stabbed at Penn Station on Sunday, with at least one sustaining serious injuries, CBS reported.

ecns.cn (2026-06-08). Xi arrives to grand welcome in Pyongyang for state visit to DPRK. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese president, arrived in Pyongyang on Monday for a state visit to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK).

Willem Moore (2026-06-08). Farage to speak at Yank hand-me-down event in UK. thecanary.co The Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) is a US event at which American Conservatives gather to revel in their own evil. Or it was, anyway. The most recent event was significantly diminished from the conference's heyday. And as such, it's no surprise to see the organisers expanding out into new markets: CONFIRMED SPEAKER: Nigel Farage […] | By

Alan Austin (2026-06-08). Flailing newsrooms flog fears of a fictional recession. independentaustralia.net

newleftreview (2026-06-08). Marcus Verhagen: The Art of Counter-Remembrance. newleftreview.org In 2017, a fire killed 72 residents of Grenfell Tower in West London, exposing a bleak background of neglect. How can art grapple with such an event? Contrasting modes of aesthetic response explored in the works of Chris Ofili, Steve McQueen and Forensic Architecture.

editor (2026-06-08). License to inflate: the One Nation surge and political astrology. onlineopinion.com.au One Nation's rise may be real. The commentary surrounding it often borders on performance art.

ecns.cn (2026-06-07). Nearly 10,000 residents evacuated as torrential rain batters southwest China's Guizhou. ecns.cn GUIYANG, June 7 ⚪ Torrential rain battered parts of southwest Chinas Guizhou Province from Saturday to Sunday, triggering floods and forcing the evacuation of nearly 10000 residents.

Editor (2026-06-08). What Canadian cities can learn from Zohran Mamdani's housing plan. mronline.org The strategy combines public investment, tenant protections, and non-market housing at a scale rarely seen in North America.

newarab (2026-06-08). World Cup warm-up: Morocco draw with Norway. newarab.com Norway captain Martin Odegaard equalised 15 minutes from time to force a 1-1 draw with Morocco in their Morocco had been ahead from the seventh minute when Brahim Diaz thundered home a shot from the edge of the penalty area, but Norway fought their way back and could have won the clash with the North Africans, who Norway shrugged off the hot conditions a…

UMMID (2026-06-08). Why is Hindutva Gang Protecting Dharmendra Pradhan? ummid.com What began as a demand for the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan may eventually evolve into a broader movement challenging what critics describe as the RSS control over the education system.

ecns.cn (2026-06-07). Why East China's Zhejiang so attractive to foreign leaders. ecns.cn A growing number of foreign leaders have made East China's Zhejiang Province a key stop on their official visits. Why is the province so attractive? The answers lie in the province's booming robotics industry, abundant business opportunities, and development experience.

Walden Bello (2026-06-08). Capital's Organic Intellectuals. fpif.org When we were fighting the IMF and World Bank-imposed structural adjustment or austerity programs in the 1980s and 1990s, many of us thought that we were up against a strategy that had been formulated mainly as a response to the social democratic compromise with capital in the Global North and to state-led developmentalist initiatives in the Global South. Of course, we knew that the intellectual inspiration for neoliberalism came from nineteenth-century classical free-market-oriented economics. | What few of us realized at the time was that the neoliberal counterrevolution that took off in the late 1970s had an ea…

geo.tv (2026-06-08). 'Crooked network': Trump storms out of tense, rain-plagued NBC interview. geo.tv US President Donald Trump pictured with NBC's Meet the Press host Kristen Welker during an interview. — X/@kwelkernbcPresident Donald Trump lasted through probing questions about his Iran war strategy and repeated weather disruptions during an interview with US broadcaster NBC…

aljazeera (2026-06-08). Ohio police drag away football pitch invader in pre-World Cup friendly. aljazeera.com US police were filmed dragging away a pitch-invading fan during a friendly football match between Ecuador and Guatemala.

Ryan Black (2026-06-08). What a Week in the Hospital Showed Me About Our Broken Healthcare System. progressivehub.net GREGG GONSALVES | THE NATION…

Alaa Shamali (2026-06-08). Pérez retains Real Madrid presidency after first election in 20 years. thecanary.co Florentino Pérez has retained his position as president of Real Madrid after winning the club's first competitive election in two decades, securing a new five-year term at the helm of the club. According to the Guardian, Pérez secured around 65 per cent of the club members' votes, beating his rival, businessman Enrique Riquelme, who received […] | By

Nikola Mikovic (2026-06-08). Why Hong Kong matters to Kazakhstan's financial ambitions. scmp.com As part of its decades-old "multi-vector" foreign policy, based on balancing relations between major powers such as China, Russia, the United States and the European Union, Kazakhstan — Central Asia's largest country — is now actively diversifying its economic and financial policies. While in the past, Astana sought to strengthen cooperation with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the leading international financial hub in the Middle East, today, Hong Kong seems to be becoming a key partner for…

Fight Back! News. (2026-06-08). New Yorkers Rally Against Billionaires At New York City Police Gala. popularresistance.org New York, NY — On June 4, New Yorkers protested outside of the annual New York City Police Foundation Gala at the Intrepid Museum in Manhattan, where billionaires representing some of the top financial, tech and political dynasties in New York City gathered to donate millions of dollars to the New York Police Department. | The crowd of 75 protesters, led by the New York Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression (NYAARPR), shamed each gala attendee as they arrived, chanting "Blood on your hands!"

Ryan Black (2026-06-08). Everybody Hates Data Centers. progressivehub.net PAUL MESSERSMITH-GLAVIN | TRUTHOUT…

Nathan Spears (2026-06-08). Smile Design Before and After: What Changes Can You Expect? thecanary.co Smile design blends art and dental science to improve alignment, color, gums, and bite in a single plan. By assessing facial proportions and lip-tooth relationships, dentists create natural results tailored to each patient. Digital imaging previews outcomes, supporting realistic expectations. The before-and-after difference is often striking. Many patients report higher self-esteem and social confidence after […] | By

WiBOPM (2026-06-08). Juneteenth Green Bay, June 13, 2026 Parade Festival. wibailoutpeople.org This year's Juneteenth theme—From Freedom to Flourishing—honors the journey from emancipation to empowerment. It's a celebration of Black legacy, love, and liberation, while also a call to invest in a future where Black excellence thrives. Together, we're building not just an event, but a vision of what's possible when community, culture, and commitment meet. Explore …

The Canary (2026-06-08). Equity congratulates SAG-AFTRA and says AI standards must become UK benchmark. thecanary.co Equity, the UK performing arts and entertainment union, has today congratulated US union SAG-AFTRA on reaching a new agreement for film and TV workers. Crucially, the US agreement includes stronger protections around AI and Equity says its members: will accept no less than the global industry standard on AI protections. A ballot of SAG-AFTRA members […] | By

ptcnews.tv (2026-06-08). Massive earthquake of 7.8 magnitude jolts Philippines; tsunami warning issued, 12 killed, over 200 injured. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: At least twelve people were killed and over 200 others injured after a powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck the southern Philippine city of General Santos on Monday, according to Reuters. | The quake, which struck at a depth of 10 kilometres, triggered widespread concern across the region. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center subsequently issued a tsunami warning for the next three hours for parts of the coastlines of Indonesia, Philippines, Palau, Taiwan and Papua New Guinea. | According to the GFZ Helmholtz Centre for Geosciences, the earthquake occurred at a relatively shallow depth, a factor…

ecns.cn (2026-06-08). China's AI-generated actors raise concerns over performers' rights and job security. ecns.cn China's growing use of AI-generated actors and digitally replicated performers is raising concerns over performers' rights, as some actors say they are being pressured to authorize the use of their facial data for AI training or risk losing work, according to media reports.

Pablo Rafael Fuente (2026-06-08). India se prepara para Cumbre del Brics en septiembre venidero. radiohc.cu India, que preside los Brics este año, se prepara para la Cumbre prevista para septiembre venidero, afirmó el secretario de Asuntos Exteriores, Vikram Misri, en un reciente evento sobre neurología del bloque intergubernamental. | En el tercer Simposio de Neurociencia del bloque intergubernamental, el primero que se realiza en la nación surasiática, el diplomático señaló, además, que la colaboración internacional cobra una importancia creciente ante desafíos complejos que requieren compartir conocimientos y recursos. | Afirmó que los Brics representan una plataforma donde los países en desarrollo y las economías e…

A a (2026-06-08). L'India, la guerra in Medio Oriente e un grande problema da risolvere prima di Delhi 2026. strategic-culture.su Le crisi mediorientali del 2026 segnano un momento di discontinuità strutturale nella politica estera indiana. | Segue nostro Attore strategico nella regione | In vista della sessione plenaria dei BRCS+ a Delhi, occorre inquadrare più nel dettaglio il ruolo dell'India, che quest'anno ricopre la presidenza, negli scenari più caldi di questo periodo. | Negli ultimi tre decenni, l'India ha progressivamente e profondamente trasformato il pro…

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