(2026-06-05). US-Iran Talks: Where do They Stand? juancole.com The Conversation) — To understand where talks on ending the war between the US and Iran currently stand, all we can confidently assume is that Donald Trump's pronouncements offer no guide. The US president said an agreement had been That proposal would have reopened the Strait of…
(2026-06-05). IAEA: Little change in report on Iran nuclear sites despite war. newarab.com 
In its first report into Iran's nuclear programme since the day before the United States and Israel launched air strikes on Iran at the end of February, the IAEA repeated calls fo…
(2026-06-05). Trump urged Xi to help end Ukraine war; China's tech sanctions list: SCMP's 7 highlights. scmp.com We have selected seven stories from this week's news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. | 1. Trump 'personally called for China's help' to end Ukraine war in summit with Xi…
(2026-06-05). A simultaneous operation is underway against Russia and Iran. unitedworldint.com Either the forces defending the Western-centered world, unipolarity and American hegemony will prevail, or the forces favoring the tendency toward multipolarity. Ukraine carried out an attack on a school and a dormitory in the Luhansk region on the morning of May 22. According to President Vladimir Putin, at least 39 people were wounded, and six …
(2026-06-05). Is Ukraine-Russia war entering the end game? strategic-culture.su A Model of Attritional Warfare Suggests Yes | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The Persian Gulf war of USA/Israel against Iran has l…
(2026-06-05). Hassan Ahmadian: "Iran was 2 hours away from launching an attack on Israel" Ep. 27. thealtworld.com Dr. Hassan Ahmadian is an Assistant Professor at the University of Tehran specializing in Iran's regional policy and political change in West Asia. He previously held research positions at Harvard University.
(2026-06-05). Under Israeli bombs, Lebanon's Palestinian refugees face limbo. newarab.com 
(2026-06-05). UAW Members Demand that UAW Rescind Endorsement of Zionist /Billionaire Shill Scott Wiener. indybay.org Rank and file members of UAW 4811 and UAW 2035 are demanding that the UAW 4811, Region 6 and the UAW rescind their support of Zionist billionaire shill Scott Wiener. Wiener who is being funded by the Zionists has played a role in targeting UC faculty and UAW 4811 members who have opposed the genocide in Gaza.
(2026-06-05). Israel Has Engineered a Deadly Shortage of Medications and Health Care in Gaza. scheerpost.com By Hend Salama Abo Helow This article was originally published by Truthout 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 …
(2026-06-05). Miami Herald: U.S. denies sanctions caused Cuba's crisis as UN warns of worsening shortages. radiohc.cu The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations on Thursday rejected claims the U.S. policies are responsible for Cuba's worsening humanitarian crisis, telling U.N. member states that the U.S. government is offering a new $100 million humanitarian aid package while accusing the Cuban government of causing the island's shortages through corruption and failed economic policies.
(2026-06-05). U.S. blockade: A medieval measure applied by the U.S. against Cuba. radiohc.cu By Antonio Rondón, Prensa Latina correspondent in France | The United States' application of an illegal blockade against Cuba constitutes a medieval and immoral measure, declared historian and essayist Dr. Salim Lamrani on Thursday, who gave a presentation on the topic at UNESCO headquarters in Paris. | "This is a completely immoral application by the White House, with a total lack of ethical principles, with a constant violation of the ethical principles that are part of human dignity," Lamrani told Prensa Latina. | "I believe that the countries that received aid from Cuba at some point should express firm suppo…
(2026-06-05). Wednesday 6/3: No War on Cuba! indybay.org at corner of Ocean and Water Street, Santa Cruz…
(2026-06-05). Díaz-Canel rejects new threats and sanctions from the Trump administration. radiohc.cu Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, has rejected new threatening statements by the President of the United States against Cuba, as well as the addition of other Cuban leaders, organizations, and companies to an illegitimate sanctions list by the U.S. Treasury Department.
(2026-06-05). Cuba presents data demonstrating majority rejection of military intervention. radiohc.cu Military aggression is not a demand of the people, but rather a narrative fabricated by centers of power to justify unjustifiable actions, emphasized Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez. | According to data from a Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs study on online social media conversations related to the island during May of this year, 90.1 percent of users expressed their opposition to the U.S. military threat against Cuba. | The results were presented by the Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez and showed that only 9.9 percent of participants in the online debate support armed aggression against the Caribb…
(2026-06-05). No War on Cuba! in SF Action on Market & Powell. indybay.org Trump threatens Cuba in continuing aggression against perceived weaker nations…
(2026-06-05). Defending the Cuban Revolution's Record Against Ahistorical Attacks. scheerpost.com Sam E. Anderson, Black Agenda Report. Beyond the Algorithm. A critical analysis of the U.S. backed social media "influencer" war propaganda campaign against Cuba as it struggles against a criminal siege. A new front has opened in the long-running information war against Cuba. It is not being fought with overt political tracts or state-sponsored media, but …
(2026-06-05). Trump maintains "maximum pressure" on Cuba: More threats of intervention and sanctions against Díaz-Canel. radiohc.cu U.S. President Donald Trump reiterated this Thursday that, after Iran, his administration will "take care of" Cuba, on a day when he continued his interventionist plan with the announcement of more illegal unilateral sanctions against the island — this time targeting President Miguel Díaz-Canel, social and civil society organizations, and relatives of the Cuban leadership. | "We're going to take care of that [Cuba] as soon as we're done [with Iran]. I like to do one thing at a time," stated the White House occupant, who since last January has repeatedly threatened military intervention against the Caribbean…
(2026-06-05). The ICRC's response to affected populations and infrastructure following the events of January 2026 in Venezuela. icrc.org
(2026-06-05). The War on Terror Comes Home in the Trump Era. juancole.com ( [Final Note from Tom: Yes, I began TomDispatch 24-and-a-half years ago and, today, I'm finally putting up my own last piece, at least as the editor-in-chief of this site. Very soon, the superlative Nick Turse will be running TomDispatch under the auspices of The Intercept (though I'll undoubtedly continue to lend a hand). It's been a long run. I only wish I could say that, so many years later, this world was a better place… Sigh, no such luck. (Anything but, in fact!) | There are so many people to thank…
(2026-06-05). Jeffrey Epstein, the Russian Mob, the Hidden Assets of the Maxwells (w/ Moe Tkacik) The Chris Hedges Report. scheerpost.com Chris Hedges The release of the Epstein Files has shocked the public with unimaginable stories of the pedophilia, exploitation of women and brash depravity of the ruling class. While these stories have been the major source of public outrage, a deeper dive into the Epstein Files reveals the inside world of how the billionaire class …
(2026-06-04). China opposes U.S. use of 'forced labor' as a pretext for extra tariffs. ecns.cn The China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) on Thursday voiced its firm opposition to what it described as the U.S. use of "forced labor" as a pretext to impose extra tariffs on imports from the Chinese mainland and Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR).
(2026-06-05). Israel Supreme Court strikes down ban on Red Cross prison visits. newarab.com 
Israel's Supreme Court has said Israel must allow visits to Palestinian prisoners
(2026-06-05). Did Zelenskyy Already Open Back Channels Before Inviting Putin to Meet? thinktank.pk When Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy publicly invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to a face-to-face meeting in a neutral country, many observers viewed it as another attempt to revive stalled peace negotiations. Yet beneath the headline-grabbing proposal lies a more intriguing question: Was the public letter merely the final stage of a broader diplomatic strategy already …
(2026-06-05). These Republican Lawmakers Challenged Abortion Bans. Then They Faced Backlash. scheerpost.com Cassandra Jaramillo Propublica Co-published with North Dakota Monitor If Eric Murphy loses his primary election on June 9, he believes he already knows one reason why. Last year, the North Dakota state representative, a Republican, tried to expand the window of pregnancy in which women could access abortion. The state legislature had banned it for almost …
(2026-06-05). The Justification for Net Zero Has Vanished with the Demise of RCP8.5. wattsupwiththat.com Any justification for Ed Miliband's Net Zero climate policy, whether real or imaginary, has vanished with the official abandonment by the IPCC of the scariest concentration scenario RCP8.5. Even Tony Blair can now perceive that the pursuit of Net Zero is unwarranted and harmful to Britain.
(2026-06-05). New Zealand capital flooded with faeces after wastewater failure. geo.tv 
Representational image of a sewerage water outlet. — Unsplash
(2026-06-05). The AI Revolution Is Here—But Human Leadership Still Rules. thinktank.pk Artificial Intelligence is transforming the global economy at a speed few experts anticipated. From corporate boardrooms to university campuses, conversations about AI are often dominated by concerns over automation, job displacement, and the uncertain future of work. Headlines frequently warn that millions of jobs could disappear as algorithms become more sophisticated and capable of performing …
(2026-06-05). World Nears Oil Operational Floor, $200/b Without Hormuz Deal. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The International Energy Agency has made its
(2026-06-04). Report: Cities experience soaring port economy output last year. ecns.cn Chinese seaport cities saw the added value of their port economy hit 7 trillion yuan ($1.03 trillion) in 2025, according to a report released by an institute under the Ministry of Transport.
(2026-06-05). Wednesday 6/17: In SF New Opera "Echoes of Eureka" , a seven-movement opera about Chinese Immigrants. indybay.org In San Francisco a New Opera "Echoes of Eureka", which is a powerful seven-movement opera about Chinese immigration to California by Artistic Director, Eric Tua will be presented at the Chinese Historical Society…
(2026-06-05). Australia: Queensland teachers in arbitration straitjacket, facing long pay freeze. wsws.org After reluctantly calling a second statewide stoppage in November to head off teachers' discontent, the QTU leadership shut down further industrial action and effectively joined hands with the state government to refer the dispute to compulsory arbitration.
(2026-06-05). Bridgewater Interiors auto parts workers reject sellout while Dana workers set to vote on contract deal. wsws.org Workers at Bridgewaters Interiors in Warren, Michigan, have voted to reject a tentative agreement while thousands of Dana auto parts workers are being kept in the dark ahead of imminent contract ratification votes.
(2026-06-05). Workers Struggles: Europe, Middle East & Africa. wsws.org General strike in Portugal over pay, conditions and labour reform; thousands of teachers in Valencia, Spain continue indefinite strike over staff shortages, pay and conditions; indefinite stoppage by Nigerian oil workers at regulatory commission over wages and benefits…
(2026-06-05). US House approves fraudulent resolution on Iran war. wsws.org The resolution is not an "antiwar" measure at all, but rather an appeal to Trump to make Congress a full partner in the war-making process.
(2026-06-05). Protesters Provide Additional Information at Microsoft Event. indybay.org Attendees met by large signs calling out Microsoft's complicity in war crimes and climate devastation…
(2026-06-05). New tool shows toxic PFAS chemicals pervasive in Delaware River. whyy.org This story is part of the From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to know about climate change? What would you like us to cover?
| Toxic PFAS chemicals are pervasive across the Delaware River, as well as in the fish that swim along the waterway and its tributaries, according to a Delaware River Basin Commission report published in May. | The study finds that PFAS concentrations are inc…
(2026-06-05). Shadow of old dictatorship looms over Peru's bitter presidential run-off. scmp.com Peru's duelling presidential hopefuls made a final pitch to voters on Thursday, capping a bruising and razor-tight race dominated by anger over rising crime and political instability. | Conservative Keiko Fujimori and leftist Roberto Sanchez staged rival events in Lima ahead of Sunday's vote, with ardent flag-waving supporters arguing their "communist" or "dictator" opponents would bring the country to ruin.
(2026-06-05). Sunday 6/7: Vigil for Marin Residents Detained by ICE. indybay.org We will be gathering in front of the Marin County jail at the Civic Center in San Rafael…
(2026-06-05). 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)…
(2026-06-05). 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."
(2026-06-05). *Azerbaijan Hosts Baku Energy Week 2026*. unitedworldint.com 
Hundreds of local and international companies, investors, and representatives of international organizations from nearly 40 countries participated in the event. By Tehran Tapdigov, from Baku / Azerbaijan From June 1 to 3, the 31st Baku Energy Week was held at the Baku Expo Center and the Baku Congress Center. The event brought together three major …
(2026-06-05). A reply to Edward Luce of the Financial Times on youth radicalization. wsws.org David North replies on X to Financial Times columnist Edward Luce on the radicalization of youth and the rediscovery of Trotsky.
(2026-06-05). Saturday 6/27: Hard Reset. indybay.org Telematic Media Arts | 323 10th St. @ Folsom (SoMa), San Francisco, CA 94103…
(2026-06-04). Action plan unveiled to stabilize employment. ecns.cn China has unveiled an 18-point action plan to stabilize employment and raise incomes, including measures designed to shield the labor market from external shocks such as trade wars and geopolitical tensions.
(2026-06-05). Trump taps personal fixers to lead Justice Department and intelligence apparatus. wsws.org Todd Blanche and Bill Pulte have been selected not for independence or competence, but for their proven willingness to wield state power on Trump's behalf.
(2026-06-04). Blushing plums in a Sichuan county herald onset of midsummer. ecns.cn In the mist-shrouded valleys of southwestern China, summer does not arrive with a date on the calendar; it arrives with a sound — the crisp snap of plums being plucked from their branches.
(2026-06-04). Aging population triggers demand for 'senior toys'. ecns.cn Aging population triggers demand forsenior toys.
(2026-06-05). Why Mogadishu clashes are deepening Somalia's political crisis again. aljazeera.com Tensions over Somali elections escalate into violence, leaving Mogadishu residents grappling with fear and disruption.
(2026-06-05). China's Xi to visit North Korea next week. geo.tv 
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un welcomes Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Pyongyang International Airport in Pyongyang, North Korea, in this undated photo. — Reuters/FileThis will be Xi's first trip to Pyongyang in seven years.It is also Xi Jinping's first official trip…
(2026-06-04). Xi to pay state visit to DPRK from June 8 to 9. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Chinese president, will pay a state visit to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) from June 8 to 9 at the invitation of Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the DPRK, a spokesperson for the International Department of the CPC Central Committee announced on Friday.
(2026-06-05). Sunday 6/28: The Declaration of Independence Forum. indybay.org Online: meet.google.com/yix-dvdu-mqo…
(2026-06-05). CCR Condemns New York Officials' Support of Israeli War Criminals at Israel Day Parade. indybay.org June 1, 2026, New York — Today, the Center for Constitutional Rights made the following statement in response to New York officials marching with Israeli war criminals in New York's Israel Day Parade yesterday.
(2026-06-05). Tuesday 6/2: Fishing Mission Creek, a free walking tour. indybay.org Starts at Mission Dolores, 3321 16th Street | We meet on the basilica steps on Dolores Street | (guide will be wearing a California Republic bicycle cap)…
(2026-06-04). China launches 18 satellites, expands Qianfan internet constellation to 182 spacecraft. ecns.cn China launched 18 satellites into orbit on Thursday, expanding its Qianfan satellite internet constellation to 182 spacecraft as the country accelerates the development of its low-Earth-orbit communications network.
(2026-06-05). Thursday 6/11: Democrats for Palestinian Rights – Bay Area. Film Screening. indybay.org 2901 Moorpark Ave. #110 | San Jose, CA 95128…
(2026-06-05). Quarantine in Texas: US races to contain deadly flesh-eating parasite. scmp.com Following the ‚Å first confirmation of screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite, on a US farm in decades, federal and state officials have fanned out in South Texas, where a calf was found infested this week. | US Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said on Thursday no other infestations of cattle or other animals have been detected around the confirmed case.
(2026-06-05). Nairobi Regional Delegation Facts & Figures 2025. icrc.org January – December 2025…
(2026-06-05). Trenton City Council delays vote on ICE cooperation ban after pushback on immigration detainers. whyy.org From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? A bill to prohibit the Trenton Police Department from working with federal immigration officials on civil enforcement was tabled by the City Council for two weeks after tensions flared between activists and council members during their Thursday night meeting. | At the center of the conflict are
(2026-06-04). Under the panels: Green energy creates more benefits in Nilka, Xinjiang. ecns.cn In Xinjiang, one of China's richest regions in terms of solar energy resources, these "sunlight harvesters" stretch across both sides of the Tianshan Mountains, converting sunlight into a continuous stream of green energy. Now, let's turn our attention to Nilka County, nestled in the northeastern hinterland of the Ili River Valley.
(2026-06-05). Saturday 6/13: Protest FIFA – Stop Sportswashing U.S. Human Rights Abuses. indybay.org 2800 Mission College Blvd, Santa Clara near the Levi's Stadium…
(2026-06-05). A Tale of Two Types of States: Those with Dumb Energy Laws, and Those with Smart Laws. wattsupwiththat.com "It was the best of energy policies; it was the worst of energy policies" — Charles Dickens, A Tale of Two Cities. (Apocryphal)…
(2026-06-04). Two red pandas from Shanghai to arrive in Taipei under city exchange program. ecns.cn Two red pandas from Shanghai are planned to arrive in Taipei on Saturday as part of a 2024 wildlife exchange program agreed between the two cities, according to media reports.
(2026-06-05). ECB reports shift away from US Treasury bonds towards gold. wsws.org Stocks of gold are now the second highest store of value held by central banks as part of their reserves.
(2026-06-04). Cultural icon 'Xinjiang Lamb' wins hearts across China, sparks new wave of creativity. ecns.cn A small lamb doll dressed in colorful Xinjiang-style attire has become one of China's hottest cultural products this summer, winning over social media users nationwide with its distinctive look and handcrafted charm.
(2026-06-04). 2026 FIVB Volleyball Women's Nations League in Nanjing: Poland beats Czech Republic 3-0. ecns.cn Poland defeated Czech Republic 3-0 in the 2026 FIVB Volleyball Women's Nations League China at the Nanjing Youth Olympic Sports Park Gymnasium in Jiangsu Province on Thursday.
(2026-06-04). China, Australia bask in solar panel success. ecns.cn Members of photovoltaic and renewable energy research team from the University of New South Wales introduce solar panel products at the 64th Smart Energy Conference and Exhibition in Sydney in May.
(2026-06-05). 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…
(2026-06-05). Kushner Island? Why a planned resort has provoked protests in Albania. aljazeera.com Government hopes the project can boost Albania as a global tourism destination – but environmental concerns are rife.
(2026-06-04). Science meets art to unlock nature's hidden connections. ecns.cn Step into the temporary exhibition hall on B1 of the Shanghai Natural History Museum, and a field of all-black metal flowers appears to bloom in silence on one side of the gallery.
(2026-06-05). In open letter, Zelenskiy invites Putin to talks on ending war. geo.tv 
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. — ReutersUkraine urges full ceasefire during peace negotiations.Zelenskiy warns Kyiv remains ready to continue fighting.United States seen capable of monitoring ceasefire lines.
(2026-06-04). Services sector registers robust May. ecns.cn Chinas services activity expanded at a faster pace in May, according to the latest RatingDog China General Services Purchasing ManagersIndex, which points to robust growth in new business and a rebound in overseas demand.
(2026-06-05). 2026 World Cup overshadowed by war, repression and sky-high ticket prices. wsws.org US officials have warned that ICE immigration enforcement agents will be deployed at every stadium and every match.
(2026-06-05). Rival confirms he will challenge Starmer to be UK prime minister. scmp.com Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has confirmed for the first time his intention to challenge Keir Starmer to be Britain's prime minister, drawing immediate criticism from the premier who vowed not to walk away from the job. | "If I get your support, I would seek to represent you at the highest possible level and give this constituency maximum power and influence," Burnham said in an episode of the BBC's Question Time. He cited the ambitions of his top rival, former health secretary Wes…
(2026-06-05). The EU is turning into a debating club. strategic-culture.su Ironically, we could ask: "what would have happened if enlargement had not been a priority". The fact that never in the history of the EU has 13 years passed without enlargement speaks more to the priority this process has been than political declarations about the importance of enlargement as a high strategic priority. If this is the success of enlargement, then we do not know what the failure could be.
(2026-06-05). How a shake-up in Senegal could strengthen Trump's hand in the Sahel. responsiblestatecraft.org Senegal is navigating a major political crisis following President Bassirou Diomaye Faye's
(2026-06-04). Long-term strategies help China's great green wall thrive. ecns.cn Unlike many ecological projects, which falter due to short-term aid cycles, China's great green wall — the Three-North Shelterbelt Forest Program — thrives thanks to its long-term strategies and predictable funding, incentivizing local people and businesses to invest in restoration.
(2026-06-05). Racist: Cartoon depicting PM Modi as snake charmer fuels ongoing Norway row. strategic-culture.su By Danita YADAV | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The cartoon was published as a commentary by Norwegian newspaper Aftenposten days…
(2026-06-05). "Warehousing Human Beings" theintercept.com 
Hundreds of detained people launched a hunger and labor strike at Delaney Hall in Newark, New Jersey, over Memorial Day weekend to protest inhumane conditions at the immigration detention facility run by the for-profit company "Detainees are raising that they have no access to…
(2026-06-04). Guizhou golden monkeys get a chance for survival. ecns.cn Deep in the misty Mount Fanjingshan in Southwest China's Guizhou province, Yang Wei, a young veterinarian, has spent six years communicating with one of the world's rarest primates, Guizhou snub-nosed monkeys, growing very close to these mysterious creatures.
(2026-06-04). Xizang's high-quality environment debunks groundless Western accusations. ecns.cn Xizang boasts 97 nature reserves, covering a total area of 434,000 square kilometers, and is home to 246 wildlife species under key national protection. Notably, over 80 percent of the global Tibetan antelope, wild yak and black-necked crane populations spend winter in the region.
(2026-06-05). Saturday 6/6: Virtual screening of the documentary film "A Plan for Palestine: Return to a Single State" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RSja……
(2026-06-05). Saturday 6/20: OPC Community Garden Work Day! indybay.org Oakland Peace Center Garden, 111 Fairmount Ave. in Oakland, CA…
(2026-06-05). NATO cover up of catastrophic nuclear threat to Europe gives the heinous game away. thealtworld.com The West's "victim" regime is trying to blow up Europe with a nuclear catastrophe using EU and NATO funding and weapons. | The biggest civilian nuclear power station in Europe was hit for the first time in a direct air strike — and the Western "news" media gave zero reporting on the incident, even though the damage could have had catastrophic consequences for the whole of Europe. | Since Russian forces took over the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) in March 2022, the huge facility has come under repeated drone and missile attack from the NATO-backed Ukrainian regime. | The latest strike on May 30, howe…
(2026-06-05). SF Mayor Union Busting Drive On City Workers Threatens All Public Workers. indybay.org San Francisco City workers face a union busting contracting out war on them and their unions. The mayor and his managers particularly at the Department of Public Health are shutting down community healthcare centers and ignoring the union contract and civil service rules threatening all city workers as well as massively pushing privatization of public services.
(2026-06-05). 'You Have This Assumption That It's Going to Be Easy to Overthrow the Iranian Government'. progressivehub.net JANINE JACKSON | FAIR…
(2026-06-05). Minnesota Republicans observe moment of silence for Derek Chauvin, police officer who murdered George Floyd. wsws.org On May 30, delegates to the Minnesota Republican Party convention approved the motion for and then observed a moment of silence for Derek Chauvin, the Minneapolis police officer who was convicted by a 12-member jury in April 2021 on state charges of murdering George Floyd.
(2026-06-05). Apocalyptic Dry Non-Stop El-Nino as Climate Change on Continents to 2050?! Part One. indybay.org The same titled in the other way reads as follows: Reversal of Marine-Land Air Circulation for Planetary Hydro-Natural Circulation: the Ocean Warm & Humid, the Continent Cool & Dry. The justification includes an outline of: The Latest Theory of the Expanding Earth and Theory of the Great Collision in the Solar System between Primordial Mars and Jupiter.
(2026-06-05). Not Just Allies—Partners: The U.S.-Pakistan Reset That's Changing the Game. thinktank.pk When Chargé d'Affaires Natalie A. Baker took the stage at the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad on June 4, 2026, the message was clear: the U.S.-Pakistan strategic partnership is no longer just about geopolitics—it's about shared humanity, cultural synergy, and a bold vision for the future. Marking the 250th anniversary of American independence, the U.S. Mission …
(2026-06-05). Thursday 6/11: SEIU CIR Interns Unity Break At UCSF Campuses For A Fair Contract. indybay.org UCSF Parnassus Campus | SF General Hospital | UCSF Mission Bay…
(2026-06-05). American Axle workers defy strikebreaking as workers press for broader walkout across auto industry. wsws.org One thousand American Axle workers continue their walkout which began on Monday against the key auto supplier and are reporting efforts by the company to move product across their picket lines while provocations against pickets have been reportedly instigated by company security guards.
(2026-06-05). India's 'Cockroach Party' chief flies to New Delhi for protest. geo.tv 
Logo of the Cockroach Janta Party . — Instagram/@abhijeetdipkeNEW DELHI: The founder of India's satirical online "Cockroach People's Party" said he was flying back to New Delhi on Friday, to take the viral social media campaign to the streets.Abhijeet Dipke, the 30-year-old…
(2026-06-04). China says U.S. abuse of export controls disrupts global semiconductor industrial, supply chains. ecns.cn China on Thursday said the United States' abuse of export controls has seriously undermined the stability of global semiconductor industrial and supply chains.
(2026-06-05). France charges HSBC in case of Lebanon's Riad Salameh. newarab.com 
The bank was charged with money laundering and criminal conspiracy to commit acts such as embezzlement, the prosecutor's office said. | HSBC was required to deposit 80 million euros ($93 million)…
(2026-06-05). Saturday 6/6: ICE Out Everywhere! Anti-ICE, Anti-Fascism Protest in Sacramento. indybay.org Stockton Boulevard and Fruitridge Road | Sacramento, CA 95820…
(2026-06-04). Insights | Singaporean youth leader: Young people inject innovative momentum into China-ASEAN cooperation. ecns.cn As artificial intelligence and the digital economy reshape global business and innovation models, they are also shifting the dynamics of China-ASEAN cooperation. Amid this digital transformation wave, in China and the ASEAN region, tech-savvy young people with innovative mindsets have become the core engine for bilateral industrial collaboration and innovation.
(2026-06-04). India's Tata to leverage Chery's EV tech. ecns.cn Tata Motors will use an automaking platform from Chery to locally build electric cars under its premium Avinya brand, Reuters reported on Wednesday.
(2026-06-05). Opposition mounts to 4th UAW-backed contract at Nexteer: "They haven't changed anything" wsws.org Like previous TAs, the latest proposal does not include any protection against layoffs, under conditions in which as many as 300 to 400 workers face job elimination over the next years through automation and consolidation.
(2026-06-04). Uruguay announces visa-free policy for Chinese citizens. ecns.cn Uruguayan Foreign Minister Mario Lubetkin announced Thursday that Uruguay will cancel visa requirements for Chinese citizens holding ordinary passports. | Details of the relevant policies will be announced later, Lubetkin said at an event in the country's capital Montevideo.
(2026-06-05). Florida executes Andrew Lukehart, eighth victim of DeSantis death machine in 2026. wsws.org The brutal crime for which Lukehart was executed cannot be separated from the life that produced him. The evidence presented at the penalty phase described an individual who had been systematically destroyed long before he ever came before a judge.
(2026-06-05). When Healthcare Meets the Law: Abortion, Cannabis, and Corporate Medicine. whyy.org We like to think of our healthcare as personal and private — something that exists between us and our doctors. But healthcare can also be an intensely public matter, one that's heavily influenced by our government and legal system. | Laws determine which treatments are available to patients and which aren't, what kinds of research gets approved and funded — in some cases, they can even result in criminal charges against clinicians for prescribing drugs or providing treatments.
| On this episode, we look at the intersection of health, medicine, and the law. We explore how the upcoming reschedulin…
(2026-06-04). Parents turn to lucky charms as gaokao approaches. ecns.cn As millions of Chinese students feverishly prepare for the national college entrance examination, or gaokao, this weekend, parents across the country are turning to products symbolizing good fortune, fueling a surge in sales of flowers, pastries, clothing and other related merchandise.
(2026-06-04). Legends of the Great Wall meet mountain mists in Shanxi. ecns.cn Looking for a summer getaway that combines history, nature, and serenity? Xinzhou city in North China's Shanxi province offers exactly that.
(2026-06-05). Sri Lankan apparel company ELPHIS LANKA locks out workers for taking action demanding job security. wsws.org Workers launched their struggle spontaneously, while the Ceylon Mercantile, Industrial and General Workers Union (CMU) has taken no action to defend hundreds of jobs.
(2026-06-05). 'We are fighters': Iraq aim to shock rivals at 2026 World Cup. aljazeera.com Coach Graham Arnold and two key players speak to Al Jazeera ahead of Iraq's first World Cup appearance since 1986.
(2026-06-05). Sunday 6/14: Rise Up, Sing Out! Pro-Democracy Concert Watch Party (Sacramento). indybay.org UU Society of Sacramento Center | 2425 Sierra Blvd | Sacramento, CA 95825 | RSVP to get full party details…
(2026-06-05). Nose down: Lufthansa investigating Boeing 787 landing gear collapse in Frankfurt. scmp.com German airline Lufthansa said several employees were injured on Thursday after the nose gear of a Boeing jet collapsed while the aircraft was parked at a gate at Frankfurt Airport. | Only crew members and ground staff were on board the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner when the front tip of the plane crashed to the ground ahead of passenger boarding for a scheduled flight to Los Angeles. The flight was later cancelled.
(2026-06-05). UK Policing Culture — From The Nowak Murder To Crushing Protest — Grows Ever More Rotten. scheerpost.com Jonathan Cook Substack Here are two things that can be true at the same time: First, the actions of police officers in Southampton in handcuffing 18-year-old student Henry Nowak and reading him his rights as he lay on the ground taking his last gasps of air, his lungs filling with blood from a stab wound, …
(2026-06-05). Auditors shine light on UK royal housing, disgraced Andrew's 'peppercorn rent'. scmp.com King Charles' disgraced younger brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor held leases for 10 properties, three of which he sublet, while the monarch ‚Å pays rent for the former prince's daughters' palace ‚Å homes, a report by the UK's spending watchdog said. | In the most ‚Å detailed review ever of royal property arrangements, the National Audit Office (NAO) report on Friday showed some leases were based on commercial valuations, while for others, senior figures paid no rent or negligible amounts for their…
(2026-06-05). Tuesday 6/9: Reflections for Freedom "Reflections Behind Bars & " Free Our Kids" Film Screening. indybay.org The New Parkway Theatre (474 24th St, Oakland, CA 94612)…
(2026-06-05). Climate Fact-Check May 2026. wattsupwiththat.com Debunking claims of climate causing 'less healthy' food — Melting ice will NOT 'drown millions' — Droughts NOT caused by fossil fuels — Earth is NOT spinning slower due to climate change!
(2026-06-05). Southern California chemical crisis was one warning too many: millions are living inside a ticking bomb. wsws.org The Garden Grove near-disaster exposes a bipartisan political consensus that consistently places corporate profit above the lives of working-class communities.
(2026-06-04). Rolling optimization chip enhances smart machine capabilities. ecns.cn Researchers from Shanghai-based Tongji University have unveiled their independently developed first-generation specialized computing chip for rolling optimization, called the Moving Horizon Unit, which functions like an intelligent brain for autonomous vehicles, robots, drones and other smart machines.
(2026-06-05). Saturday 6/20: Tech & Palestine Solidarity: How to Use Tech Safely in Our Activism. indybay.org Zoom | us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/fE-pkJg……
(2026-06-05). Egypt: States Convene in Cairo to Reinforce Respect for Rules of War Amid Rising Conflicts. icrc.org
(2026-06-05). UN envoys call on Trump to stop Israeli annexation. aljazeera.com
(2026-06-05). ICRC RED aircraft to operate from Jeddah to strengthen humanitarian access to Sudan. icrc.org
(2026-06-05). Upholding international humanitarian law in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-06-05). Treatment of civilians in Colombia during 2025. icrc.org
(2026-06-05). Searching for people missing in connection with the 1992-1993 armed conflict continues. icrc.org
(2026-06-05). Democratic Republic of the Congo: Kimareki rebuilds a life beyond disability. icrc.org
(2026-06-05). Frequently asked questions: Our work in Mali. icrc.org
(2026-06-05). Poland: High level briefing on IHL for the Polish ministries. icrc.org
(2026-06-05). Colombia 2025: A humanitarian crisis beyond numbers. icrc.org
(2026-06-05). Georgia: Remains of eleven people missing in connection with 1992—93 armed conflict handed over to families. icrc.org
(2026-06-05). Pew poll: Negative vibes for Israel in 36 countries. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2026-06-05). Synergy in Action: IHL and Islamic Law for Humanitarian Outcomes. icrc.org
(2026-06-05). Calls to action to parties to conflicts in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-06-05). The humanitarian cost of non-compliance with IHL in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-06-05). Frequently asked questions: Understanding the ICRC's neutrality. icrc.org
(2026-06-05). Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: Red Cross volunteers at the heart of the response in Bunia. icrc.org
(2026-06-05). Certificates and declarations of absence: A guidance note. icrc.org
(2026-06-05). Microsoft Workers Protest War Profiteering & Data Centers at SF Conference. indybay.org
(2026-06-05). Latin America and the Caribbean: When seeking medical care is dangerous. icrc.org
(2026-06-05). ICRC report: Failure to respect rules of war deepened humanitarian crisis in Colombia in 2025. icrc.org
(2026-06-05). Penal repression of serious violations of international humanitarian law — Factsheet. icrc.org
(2026-06-05). Children and adolescents in armed conflicts in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-06-05). Ethiopia: Beyond survival, a journey defined by possibility. icrc.org
(2026-06-05). Fireball seen after explosion at Mexico gas facility. aljazeera.com
(2026-06-05). Peter Thiel tries to take control of the Brazilian judiciary. strategic-culture.su
(2026-06-05). Il Kazakistan non "sceglie l'Occidente" : la visita di Putin conferma la centralità della Russia nella politica multi-vettoriale di Astana. strategic-culture.su La recente visita di Vladimir Putin ad Astana smentisce le letture occidentali che avevano interpretato alcune mosse kazake come uno spostamento verso l'Occidente. Il Kazakistan non rompe con Mosca, ma diversifica le proprie relazioni mantenendo la Russia come partner strategico fondamentale. | Segue nostro La politica estera del Kazakistan rappresenta uno dei casi più significativi di diplomazia multi-vettoriale nello spazio eurasiatico…
(2026-06-05). Old Sacramento prepares for California 175 – State Capitol Juneteenth Dia de Los Negroes. indybay.org Reflecting deeply on the extensive words of Pope Leo XIV and his apology for the Catholic Church role in Chattel Slavery; his influence may have a strong impact toward officially recognizing the slavery auction blocks here in Old Sacramento and the ongoing impacts from Slavery throughout California.
(2026-06-05). Local authorities in Jalisco, Mexico move to silence well-known labor rights activist Luis Daniel Prieto Moreno. wsws.org Prieto Moreno has maintained a regular protest presence outside the Lagos de Moreno municipal presidency, using hand-lettered signs and chants to denounce corruption and abuse of power by local officials.
(2026-06-05). NATO and Ukraine escalate war against Russia. wsws.org The latest Ukrainian attacks deep inside Russia, NATO maneuvers in the Baltic Sea and German-Ukrainian arms cooperation show: NATO is de facto waging war against Russia and risking a nuclear catastrophe.
(2026-06-05). El incumplimiento del DIH agravó la situación humanitaria en Colombia en 2025. icrc.org
(2026-06-05). Hegseth Orders Pacific Allies To Arm For China War. scheerpost.com Gary Wilson, Struggle — La Lucha. U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth went to Singapore on May 30 with an order for Washington's allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific: spend more on war or face consequences. Hegseth used China as the pretext to demand that U.S.-aligned governments spend more on war, buy more weapons and bind …
(2026-06-04). Alexander Zevin: Trump's Gulf War. newleftreview.org Asymmetries of the US-Israeli assault on Iran, as an uneasy balance holds between Tehran's tourniquet on the Strait of Hormuz—and the world economy—and the enormous firepower of the aggressors, at the end of the first round.
(2026-06-04). Why China's Latin America ties aren't immune to Trump's influence. scmp.com For over two decades, China's rise in Latin America has been viewed as one of the most significant geopolitical developments in the western hemisphere. Through trade, investment, infrastructure projects and diplomatic engagement, Beijing built a presence that would have been difficult to imagine at the beginning of the century. | The strategy appeared highly successful. Beijing became a leading trading partner for much of the region, financed major projects, expanded its diplomatic footprint and…
(2026-06-04). Peace forces win war powers resolution vote, but Iran war isn't over yet. peoplesworld.org 
For the first time since the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran on Feb. 28, the House of Representatives has voted to rein in President Donald Trump's waging of an undeclared war. After months of attempts, a war powers resolution finally passed 215-208 on Wednesday, with four Republicans breaking from their party to …
(2026-06-04). Hezbollah rejects 'humiliating' US-brokered Lebanon truce deal. newarab.com 
Our coverage has now concluded, here are the updates from today: | Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem on Thursday demanded a comprehensive ceasefire and Israel's withdrawal from Lebanon, as an official from his group confirmed it rejected a truce announced following talks between the two countries in Washington. | This comes as envoys from Israel and Lebanon had held a fourth round of US-brokered talks in Washington on Wednesday, agreeing to implement a ceasefire that hinged on Hezbollah halting its attacks. | Israeli strikes in Lebanon are still ongoing, despite the ceasefire announcement. | Iran's IRGC says Hezbollah…
(2026-06-04). In blow to Trump, US House votes for measure that would end Iran war. geo.tv 
An Iranian flag lies amidst the rubble of a building of the Sharif University of Technology, which was damaged in a strike, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, April 7, 2026. — ReutersFour Republicans join Democrats to back measure. House also backs Ukraine…
(2026-06-04). Israel, Iran and the Ceasefire Crisis: Who Is Undermining Peace Efforts? thinktank.pk As tensions continue to simmer between the United States and Iran, one question is increasingly dominating diplomatic discussions across the Middle East: Why do ceasefires repeatedly collapse when Israel is involved? The latest round of violence in Lebanon and the Gulf has once again exposed a recurring pattern. While Washington attempts to negotiate ceasefires and …
(2026-06-04). House Dems Coming Around on Iran War — But Won't Vote to Stop Israel's Destruction of Lebanon. theintercept.com 
Though its backers remain optimistic, a bill blocking U.S. support for Israel's war in Lebanon exposed rifts among Democrats.
(2026-06-04). Iran-linked Handala group exposed US military targets, guided Mojtaba's missiles, drones during war. hindustantimes.com An Iran-linked hacker group known as Handala has claimed it provided targeting intelligence to Iranian military units during recent attacks on U.S. military facilities. According to reports cited by Iranian media, the group said it supplied updated information on American military bases to missile and drone operators affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Handala claimed its database contained current intelligence on U.S. military positions and asserted that all designated targets were successfully struck. The claims have not been independently verified, and no public evidence has been pres…
(2026-06-04). Trump Attacks GOP Lawmakers After House Passes Bipartisan Iran War Resolution. truthout.org On Wednesday evening, the United States House of Representatives passed, with bipartisan support, a war powers resolution that seeks to curtail President Donald Trump's continued war on Iran. The measure passed with 215 votes in favor versus 208 opposed. Four Republican lawmakers joined with Democrats to pass the resolution, following two weeks of GOP leadership delaying the vote. |
(2026-06-04). Trump says deal close but Iran FM says 'no tangible progress' in talks. geo.tv 
This screen grab made on June 3, 2026, from a handout video released by US Central Command on June 2, 2026, shows what the US military says is a missile strike by US forces on the Botswana-flagged M/T Lexie, an unladen oil tanker attempting to sail to an Iranian port in violation of an…
(2026-06-04). Trump slams 'unpatriotic' US House vote to end Iran war. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump speaks during the signing ceremony for an executive order on mail ballots, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, March 31, 2026. — Reuters/FileVote comes in middle of final talks with Iran: Trump.Four Republicans cast votes in support of…
(2026-06-04). Trump's art of the deal meets Iran's long memory of foreign exploitation. responsiblestatecraft.org As the government's standing plummets to an all-time low due to a reckless disregard for the welfare of its people, mass protests sweep across major Iran's cities, including Shiraz, Tabriz and Tehran. Driven by a threat to their economic survival, the merchant class, or bazaaris, are leading the demonstrations. This is not a
(2026-06-04). Five months of imperialist kidnapping of President Maduro and Deputy Cilia Flores denounced. radiohc.cu The Venezuela-Cuba National Movement of Friendship and Mutual Solidarity denounced that five months have passed since the illegal kidnapping of the constitutional president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, and the deputy and first lady, Cilia Flores. The solidarity organization detailed that both popular leaders remain arbitrarily deprived of their liberty in a United States prison, where they were forcibly taken following the invasion of the South American nation. | The statement characterizes this act as a crude geopolitical maneuver executed by the Trump Administration, which seeks to unilaterally impose the law…
(2026-06-04). NDAA: New US Bill Will Fuse Israel And US Militaries Into One. popularresistance.org Amid widespread and growing public opposition to the Israeli genocide of Gaza and South Lebanon, a controversial new bill seeks to formally integrate the U.S. and Israeli militaries like never before, making it difficult to tell where one ends and the other begins. | Section 224 of the 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) proposes to join the two forces together at the hip, laying the groundwork for extensive cooperation into "seemingly every manner of U.S.-Israeli military-industrial complex cooperation," according to the Institute for Responsible Statecraft.
(2026-06-04). Clashes test 'ceasefires' in Lebanon, Gaza, and the Gulf. newarab.com 
This live blog has now ended. You can follow our latest coverage Hello, | If you are just joining us, here are the latest updates: | Lebanese and Israeli delegations in Washington announced that they had tentatively agreed on a ceasefire with conditions. Moments after the announcement, Israeli strikes were reported in the southern regions of the country. Israel has killed more than 3,500 people in Lebanon, including women and children, since this new round of violence began on 2 March
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(2026-06-04). UN force says peacekeeper killed, 2 wounded in south Lebanon. newarab.com 
The United Nations Interim Force in "A UNIFIL peacekeeper died early this morning from critical injuries sustained when mortar shells struck his position," a statement from the force said, adding that an investigation had been launched. | Meanwhile, Israel struck south Lebanon on Thursday and threatened new attacks on Beirut despite an announcement hours earlier that Israel and Le…
(2026-06-04). The Future Zionism Buried: How Anti-Zionist Jews Once Fought Oppression Without Colonizing Another People. scheerpost.com Joshua Scheer This conversation strikes close to home. My grandmother was part of the Bundist tradition discussed here, a movement that offered a radically different vision of Jewish life—one rooted in solidarity, workers' rights, and the belief that oppression should be confronted rather than displaced onto others. While my own politics have evolved in different …
(2026-06-04). New York Democrats and Mamdani administration provide platform for Israel Day pro-genocide march. wsws.org The DSA mayor did not attend the Israel Day parade, but his administration provided the permits and police protection for a march featuring Israeli officials implicated in genocide, annexation and ethnic cleansing.
(2026-06-04). Cuba's Health Miracles While Under Blockade. scheerpost.com Nuvpreet Kalra Last week, the Cuban Center for Molecular Immunology (CIM) announced a major health breakthrough with VAXIRA, a vaccine treatment for lung cancer. This is a remarkable achievement, made only more impressive by the fact that this is Cuba's second lung cancer vaccine. The vaccine stops the progression of cancer by developing the patient's …
(2026-06-04). Event in Beijing commemorates Raúl Castro's 95th birthday, reaffirming historic alliance between China and Cuba. radiohc.cu In Beijing, the Cuban Embassy organized an event commemorating the 95th birthday of General Raúl Castro, which gained political significance with the expressions of support for Cuba from Chinese authorities. The gathering brought together representatives of the Chinese Communist Party, diplomats, and academics amidst increasing US pressure against the island. | The event took place at a time of escalating tensions between the United States and Cuba, with new economic and energy sanctions, as well as increased diplomatic and legal pressure on Cuban authorities. In Washington, the rhetoric of "regime change" resurf…
(2026-06-04). Banco extranjero suspende operaciones en Cuba con Visa y Mastercard. radiohc.cu El Banco Central de Cuba informó este miércoles que recibió comunicación del banco extranjero, procesador de las operaciones que se realizan en el país utilizando tarjetas VISA y Mastercard, que interrumpió su relación con la empresa Fincimex S.A.. | Dicha interrupción se relaciona directamente con la Orden Ejecutiva número 14.404, del 1 de mayo pasado, emitida por el presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, como parte de su estrategia de asfixia contra el pueblo de Cuba. | A partir de la decisión, Cuba se ve imposibilitada de recibir ingresos como resultado de la comercialización de bienes y servicios por int…
(2026-06-04). Las montañas son escenario vital de la agricultura cubana. radiohc.cu En medio de un agudo déficit en la producción de alimentos y ante el recrudecido bloqueo estadounidense, los cubanos siguen mirando hacia las zonas montañosas, para en la medida de las posibilidades aplicar la estrategia integral de desarrollo. | Esa perspectiva de avance multifacético se esboza en el Plan Turquino, cuyo aniversario 39 es rememorado, porque a pesar de las carencias materiales sigue en pie como uno de los objetivos económicos y sociales. | Concebido para aplicar en 54 municipios de 11 provincias, el bosquejo fue creado oficialmente el dos de junio de 1987 por el general de ejército Raúl Castro y c…
(2026-06-04). 8 in 10 Labour members back UK sanctions on Israel over Gaza. newarab.com 
(2026-06-04). Gaza aid volunteers enter fourth day of hunger strike in Libya. newarab.com 
More than a week after setting out The activists, part of the Global Sumud Land Convoy, disappeared on 25 May while attempting to negotiate safe passage for hundreds of volunteers and aid vehicles travelling towards Egypt and the Rafah cros…
(2026-06-04). Nancy Fraser: Gaza as World Event. newleftreview.org The global reverberations of Israel's destruction of Gaza, understood as world event—an epochal turning point which serves to reveal the changing nature of the times. Philosophical reflections on the rise of a new-era McCarthyism in Germany and the US.
(2026-06-04). Gaza surgeon wins New Jersey House primary on healthcare not bombs campaign. nationofchange.org Dr. Adam Hamawy, a retired Army combat surgeon who treated patients in Gaza during Israel's assault on the enclave, won New Jersey's Democratic primary in a deep-blue congressional district after running on a platform centered on healthcare, economic reform, immigration policy, and opposition to U.S. support for the war in Gaza.
(2026-06-04). Australian flotilla survivors describe ordeal after Gaza mission. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-04). Is This A Glimpse Of The Aircraft That Gave Birth To The F-47. twz.com 
A purported sighting over Area 51 has features that would fit with what we think we know about the F-47, but many questions remain.
(2026-06-04). Trump to nominate Todd Blanche as US attorney general. scmp.com President Donald Trump said he would ‚Å move to ‚Å nominate acting US Attorney ‚Å General Todd Blanche on Thursday to permanently lead the Justice Department, which would make his former personal lawyer the nation's top law enforcement officer. | "He's acting attorney general. Tomorrow. ‚ÄåI'm instructing Dan (Scavino) and everybody else that's involved in that very complicated process — which is going to go, I think, very quickly — that we are going to make him permanent attorney general," Trump said at…
(2026-06-04). Philadelphia City Council rejects most of Mayor Cherelle Parker's tax proposals to advance $7.1B budget. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Philadelphia City Council approved a $7.1 billion preliminary budget, r…
(2026-06-04). "I use the story to do the thinking" : Ann Leckie on Writing "Radiant Star" publicbooks.org "Panicking never helps. Building a new model of how things work (in your mind, and in the world) is going to take time and will be the result of many small, inglorious acts."
(2026-06-04). Illegal internet addiction correction in central China halted after student's ordeal. ecns.cn Authorities in central China's Henan Province have ordered an education consultancy to cease illegal operations after a university student alleged she was tricked into a correction facility where force and surveillance were used to enforce discipline, according to an official statement Tuesday.
(2026-06-04). Adventurers scramble to experience sky ladder in Hunan. ecns.cn A shaky chestcam video, a mist-shrouded iron ladder and one trembling question — "Is this the way to heaven?" — have propelled the 168-meter "sky ladder", part of a via ferrata, or protected climbing route, in Zhangjiajie, Hunan province, into the global spotlight.
(2026-06-04). AP EAMCET (EAPCET) 2026 Result Date June 01: Link to Check. ummid.com The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) is releasing the result of AP EAPCET 2026 Engineering, Agriculture and Pharmacy, formerly known as AP EAMCET 2026, along with the Merit List and Toppers Name and Score, on its official website 'cets.apsche.ap.gov.in'.
(2026-06-04). Microsoft teases new era of AI-driven devices at annual developer conference. ecns.cn Microsoft on Tuesday announced a sweeping slate of AI initiatives, from autonomous workplace assistants and gadgets to Nvidia-powered PCs and a new in-house reasoning model, in a push to move beyond apps and remake computing around AI.
(2026-06-04). The making of Sudan's RSF. aljazeera.com Sudan's Rapid Support Forces have a long history of violations, going back to when they were known as the 'Janjaweed'.
(2026-06-04). Hundreds protest in Libya outside UN agency against undocumented migrants. aljazeera.com Protesters accuse the UN of settling undocumented migrants in the country, a claim the agency rejects.
(2026-06-04). Trump foe John Bolton to plead guilty in classified information case. scmp.com Former Trump administration national security adviser John Bolton has agreed to plead guilty to a single count of retaining classified information under a deal with the US Justice Department that could allow him to avoid prison time, a person familiar with the matter said on Thursday. | The deal would resolve a criminal case filed in October that charged Bolton with 18 counts of either retaining or disseminating classified information, including diary-like notes from his time in government that…
(2026-06-04). Who are the World Cup Golden Boot favourites? Mbappe, Ronaldo, Messi, Kane? aljazeera.com There are a host of top players who could claim the coveted title of top goal scorer, including two from the same team.
(2026-06-04). The U.S. House Is Trying to Stop Donald Trump's War on Iran. progressivehub.net DAVID SIROTA | JACOBIN…
(2026-06-04). PM Modi's silence complicity, not indifference: Rahul on exam chaos. ummid.com Leader of Opposition (LoP) and Congress leader, Rahul Gandhi, Sunday May 31, 2026 accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of being 'complicit' in the 'fraud' that risked the career of the students who appeared in the NEET UG and CBSE 12th board exams.
(2026-06-04). Lebanon's founding father Patriarch Elias Hoayek to be beatified. newarab.com 
Lebanon's "founding father" is being honoured at a moment when the country needs his message more than ever, according to a priest involved in the campaign that led to his beatification by the Catholic Church. | Speaking to The New Arab, Monsignor Pierre Tanios said the upcoming beatification of Patriarch Elias Hoayek, the architect of Greater Lebanon and one of the most influential figures in the country's modern history, comes as Lebanon grapples with war, economic collapse and deep political divisions. | "Patriarch Hoayek used to say, 'My sect is Lebanon'," Tanios said. "He was a religious man, but he believed…
(2026-06-04). Ukraine Tests New Missile In Hopes Of Leading To Low Cost Patriot Alternative. twz.com 
As interceptor shortages strain its defenses, Ukraine has a plan to build anti-ballistic missiles that are cheaper and faster to produce than Western types.
(2026-06-04). Wyoming Golden Eagles should be listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. wattsupwiththat.com Wyoming's Golden Eagles are in trouble and need the protection of the Endangered Species Act. That things are going badly for the eagles is no secret, but the Wyoming authorities are ignoring this rapidly growing threat.
(2026-06-04). 518 Rising Stars, Deacon Elijah Jackson Brotherhood, Books, Football Part 2. mediasanctuary.org On this interview of 518 Rising Stars with H Bosh Jr. Deacon Elijah "Eli" Jackson shares his journey as a standout student-athlete, community leader, and graduating senior earning both his diploma and associate's degree in Mathematics and Science while inspiring others though leadership, faith, and service.
(2026-06-04). Visit signals pragmatic engagement. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's visit to Canada signals an effort by both sides to strengthen ties as Ottawa seeks to diversify trade and navigate growing uncertainty in its economic relationship with the United States, experts say.
(2026-06-04). How Washington Is Building A Surveillance State Without Calling It One. popularresistance.org The most effective systems of control rarely arrive wearing jackboots. They arrive wrapped in reassuring language about innovation, security, and public safety. | In a blistering critique of the Trump administration's new artificial intelligence executive order, economist and commentator Jeffrey Wernick argues that Washington is quietly constructing something far more consequential than a technology policy: a framework for government-managed access to the most powerful AI systems ever created. Not through outright bans or formal licensing requirements, but through classified thresholds, privileged partnerships, a…
(2026-06-04). Canadian border authorities handing refugees over to Trump's fascist ICE thugs. wsws.org Acting on the orders of the Liberal government, Canada's border authorities are systematically handing over asylum seekers to ICE, full in the knowledge that they will be confined to concentration camp-like conditions before being expelled from the US.
(2026-06-04). Leaders' visits offer view of China's future. ecns.cn Humanoid robots performing martial arts, robotic dogs demonstrating their agility and robots dancing to foreign folk music have become some of the more unusual scenes on foreign leaders' trips to China this year.
(2026-06-04). Unpaid super is wage theft. From July, the excuses run out. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-04). Saturday 6/6: Suds, Snacks and Socialism ⚪ Seize the Time! The Need for Left Unity Now. indybay.org Starry Plough Pub – 3101 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley | Also viewable online via Zoom…
(2026-06-04). Elon Musk to become the world's first trillionaire: The case for expropriation. wsws.org Within the next 10 days Elon Musk is set to become the world's first trillionaire, when SpaceX, the space launch monopoly he controls, carries out the largest initial public offering in history.
(2026-06-04). Camden's mayor says investments in public safety, jobs and neighborhoods are making the city stronger. whyy.org From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? Camden Mayor Vic Carstarphen used his State of the City address to argue that investments in neighborhoods, public safety and community partnerships are helping drive continued improvements in residents' quality of life. | Carstarphen delivered his"Neighborhoods First: A City for All" presentation at the Camden High School campus Wednesday night, making the case that the city is not only "Camden Strong," but "Camden Stronger," adding "Camden is no longer…
(2026-06-04). Why is the US so invested in Colombia's election? aljazeera.com Al Jazeera's Hala Al Shami explains why US officials are invested in Colombia's presidential elections.
(2026-06-04). Trump hands top intelligence role to loyalist with no national security experience. nationofchange.org President names housing regulator Bill Pulte to oversee 18 intelligence agencies despite no known background in intelligence, defense, or military service, raising bipartisan concerns about experience, accountability, and political loyalty.
(2026-06-04). One week before World Cup kickoff, Iran still awaits US visas. newarab.com 
The players, who have been attending a training camp in "The Iran national football team will depart Antalya for Tijuana at 15: 20 (1220 GMT)…
(2026-06-04). Capital Pride 2026 with David Archuleta. mediasanctuary.org On Sunday June 14, 2026 in Albany's historic Washington Park there will be The Capital PRIDE Parade & Festival featuring David Archuleta. Deb Vincent, Board President of the Pride Center of the Capital Region, spoke with Lavender and Sina about the power of visibility, the importance of this event, and the headliner.
(2026-06-04). Fired 60 Minutes Correspondent Scott Pelley Says CBS Told Him To Inject 'Falsehoods' Into Reporting. portside.org Fired 60 Minutes Correspondent Scott Pelley Says CBS Told Him To Inject 'Falsehoods' Into Reporting |
(2026-06-04). The Top 5 Suppliers Of Automation Parts In 2026. moguldom.com 
Industry automation is key to saving time, money, and manpower hours within thousands of different businesses. All in all, if you need to produce a physical product, you're going to have automated machinery taking care of the bulk of the work for you. However, when that machinery breaks down, you need to get it fixed …
(2026-06-04). After San Diego mosque shooting, a community struggles to heal. newarab.com 
Miss Imani had just finished benchmark testing and was sending her last student back to the classroom when she heard it: the sharp crack of gunfire that echoed off the high ceilings of the Minutes later, fists pounded on the door. "Police, open up." She hesitated. Anyone could say that. | When she finally emerged, headed toward the evacuation zone, she saw Amin Abdullah, the mosque's security guard, lying on the floor in front o…
(2026-06-04). Action against Conglomerate: Australia seeks $1.4 billion in damages from company 3M. ecns.cn Australia is seeking 1.4 billion in damages from 3M.It claims the multinational conglomerate withheld information about the harmful effects of its firefighting foam used on military bases around the country.
(2026-06-04). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-06-04). Meet Tahsin, Nishan, Indian origin footballers, to play in 2026 FIFA World Cup. ummid.com India has not qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup but two footballers — Tahsin and Nishan, are making the country proud as the countdown for the football mega event begins.
(2026-06-04). Germany's Die Welt: "Too Much Is Too Much" … Green Energies Are Cannabalizing Each Other! wattsupwiththat.com Daniel Wetzel in Die Welt (paid article) on a phenomenon: more and more plants are being put into operation, but the yield does not increase to the same extent.
(2026-06-04). Liverpool appoint Spaniard Iraola as new manager in place of Slot. aljazeera.com Andoni Iraola left his role at Bournemouth at the end of the season and takes over at Liverpool in place of Arne Slot.
(2026-06-04). Our latest interstellar visitor has no signs of alien technology, scientists say. scmp.com The group leading the charge in the search for extraterrestrial life has given the all-clear: an interstellar comet looks to be completely natural and free of any alien tech. | The SETI Institute said Wednesday that extensive radio scans by its telescope in Northern California found no signs of otherworldly technology from our solar system's latest interstellar visitor.
(2026-06-04). Voters in California city become first in US to approve permanent ban on data centers. therealnews.com 
Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images | " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/therealnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/GettyImages-2269038116-scaled.jpg?fit=780%2C520&ssl=1″ /> | This story originally appeared in Common Dreams on Voters in Monterey Park, California on Tuesday overwhelmingly approved a permanent ban on data centers within city limits, becoming the first city in the US to prohibit the power-hu…
(2026-06-04). Fighting in Somalia's capital as anger over election delay erupts. aljazeera.com Residents flee from their homes due to fighting between two warring political factions.
(2026-06-04). Congresswoman Fakes Code Pink "Assault" , And Other Notes. thealtworld.com Republican congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna falsely reported that antiwar activist Medea Benjamin " If you watch
(2026-06-04). Beijing, Shanghai post strongest monthly home sales in five years. ecns.cn Existing-home sales in China's largest cities remained resilient in May, with Beijing and Shanghai recording their strongest monthly May transaction volumes in five years, suggesting that recent policy easing is helping support housing demand despite continued weakness in the broader property market, according to media reports.
(2026-06-04). UGEAC Counselling 2026: Last Date of Registration June 05. ummid.com The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECE) has asked students seeking admission in First Year Engineering Courses (B.E./B Tech) in Bihar to register via its official website 'bcece.admissions.nic.in' before June 05, 2026 to participate in the Under Graduate Engineering Admission Counseling 2026 [UGEAC 2026].
(2026-06-04). Iran leader says dealt enemies 'decisive blow' in MidEast war. newarab.com 
(2026-06-04). N Korea's Kim Jong Un calls for 'exponential' expansion of nuclear arsenal. aljazeera.com Kim says expansion necessary due to worsening security threats, long-term confrontations with 'most ferocious enemies'.
(2026-06-04). Hubble latest image shows active galaxy M88. ummid.com The latest image sent by the Hubble Space Telescope has captured more details about the active spiral galaxy, Messier 88 or M88, first detected by Charles Messier on March 18, 1781.
(2026-06-04). Due close ties with Israel, Germany loses out on UNSC seat. newarab.com 
Portugal and Austria defeated Germany's close relations with Israel and leading role in rallying support for Ukraine may have cost Berlin a seat on the UN Security Council, Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul remarked. | "We have always taken a clear stance on certain issues, and these are positions that not all member states share," Wadephul told reporters. | "The fact that…
(2026-06-04). Students at Blankenburg Elementary celebrate community with annual puppet march despite looming closure. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Students from Blankenburg Elementary marched through the streets on Wednesday alongside Spiral Q, a nonprofit community arts organization, carrying banners and accompanied by a drumline and giant puppet sculptures. | The West Philadelphia elementary school is one of 17 city schools set for closure after the 2027-2028 school year, despite being one of the few public schools in the area. | "We're just here to bring some life and joy to a situation that is less than ideal. Folk…
(2026-06-04). Trump Compares UFC "Claw" to Eiffel Tower, Says It May Stay at White House Forever. truthout.org President Donald Trump has suggested that "The Claw" — an enormous structure presently on the South Lawn of the White House, meant to serve as the arena for an Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) event on his birthday — could remain a permanent fixture on the grounds. In a video he posted on TikTok on Wednesday, Trump compared The Claw to the Eiffel Tower, the Parisian landmark and UNESCO… |
(2026-06-04). Workers and youth oppose Iran war and Labor's austerity measures at meetings in Australia and NZ. wsws.org "Workers should unite to fight. Workers are oppressed, but without them, the capitalists have no wealth."
(2026-06-04). Thousands protest in Albania against coastal resort linked to Jared Kushner. aljazeera.com Environmental organisations have called for the project's suspension, citing threats to biodiversity.
(2026-06-04). JEE Advanced 2026 Result Date June 01, Time 10:00 AM. ummid.com IIT Roorkee is releasing the JEE Advanced 2026 Result, along with the Merit List and Toppers Names and their All India Rank (AIR), on its official website jeeadv.ac.in.
(2026-06-04). Afghans held for months in Poland fear return to Taliban. newarab.com 
On the other end of the line, Javed sounds worried and tired. | "Our situation here is getting worse every day," he shares with The New Arab. "Some of my comrades have been locked up here for eight months, others for ten. This situation is generating a lot of stress and tension." | His voice trails off for a moment, then he adds, "There have already been several suicide attempts in this camp." | Like Javed, dozens of
(2026-06-04). Putin says Trump ideas could bring peace in Ukraine, urges Kyiv to compromise. scmp.com President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that US President Donald Trump's proposals for peace in Ukraine could end the fighting, but said Kyiv needed to compromise — and that he saw no signs of that, so was ready to fight on to victory. | Speaking to foreign media editors on the sidelines of Russia's annual economic forum in what is the fifth ‚Äåyear of Europe's deadliest land war since World War II, Putin said Russia would defeat Ukraine on the battlefield if necessary.
(2026-06-04). Democrat fails to block US measure to deepen Israel military cooperation. aljazeera.com Congressman Ro Khanna says the integration push only boosts Netanyahu, but his push to revoke the measure fell short.
(2026-06-04). RFK Jr. Pursues Federal Government Access to Americans' Medical Records. truthout.org US health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is pursuing federal government access to most Americans' medical records, in a quest to research a link between vaccines and autism — a connection the medical establishment studied for decades and flatly rejects. The Department of Health and Human Services is seeking data from little-known state systems that allow hospitals and clinics to exchange… |
(2026-06-04). Midterm Madness: Progressives Push Back Against Party-Approved Dems. levernews.com 
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(2026-06-04). Block the bombs: Support grows for US bill to restrict arms for Israel. aljazeera.com 'Long road' remains ahead as bill garners 73 co-sponsors one year after its introduction in Congress, advocates say.
(2026-06-04). Somali military and opposition-allied militias trade fire. newarab.com 
Government troops and militias allied with the opposition exchanged fire overnight and on Thursday morning in The violence flared up ahead of planned protests on Thursday over President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's decision to remain in office after his term expired last month. Parliament in March backed constitutional changes that could allow Mohamud to extend his term by a year and delay an election. | Fighting began around 5 p.
(2026-06-04). Trump says he won't nominate Pulte as permanent US spy chief after backlash. scmp.com US President ‚Å Donald Trump on Thursday indicated ‚Å that he would not nominate mortgage regulator ‚Å Bill Pulte to be the nation's intelligence chief once his temporary appointment expires early next year. | His comments follow a backlash against Pulte's appointment as acting director of national intelligence from Democrats and some key senators of his Republican Party over the ‚ÄåTrump loyalist's lack of national security experience.
(2026-06-04). Another cautionary tale about AI "hallucinations" in legal research. ukhumanrightsblog.com 
Cork and another v Smith [2026] EWHC 1199 This was an unfortunate case of delegation, where the ultimate outsourcing ended up with an AI system. It started as a simple block transfer application to the Chancery Division. Such applications are almost invariably determined without a hearing but the judge gave directions for the matter to …
(2026-06-04). Kenyan president defends US Ebola facility amid deadly protests. aljazeera.com Kenyan President William Ruto said allowing the US to build an Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya was the "right thing".
(2026-06-04). FM: The harder Japan tries to hide its past, the louder the alarm rings for the world. ecns.cn Japan has been rather quiet about its militarist invasion, war crimes, and obligations under international law, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning said on Wednesday, warning that the harder Japan tries to cover up its past, the louder the alarm rings for the international community.
(2026-06-04). Lebanon's latest truce: What is different from the April agreement? aljazeera.com The ceasefire's prospects appear uncertain before its implementation has even started.
(2026-06-04). JEE Advanced Result 2026 Out; Check Full List of Toppers. ummid.com Shubham Kumar of IIT Delhi has secured the All India Rank 1 (AIR 1) in JEE Advanced 2026 the result of which is declared today whereas Arohi Deshpande, also from the IIT Delhi, is the female topper.
(2026-06-04). 'Huge win for the Constitution' as House finally passes Iran war powers resolution. therealnews.com 
(2026-06-04). Best Crypto Derivatives Platforms in 2026: Liquidity and Slippage Compared. ummid.com The number of crypto derivatives platforms with verifiable trust scores has grown since 2024 — but execution quality still varies wildly between them, scroll through any leaderboard and you'll see dozens of platforms advertising perpetual futures.
(2026-06-04). Chile's President Defends Migrant Expulsions as Part of Plan With "Human Dimension" orinocotribune.com The president of Chile, José Antonio Kast, in his first appearance in Congress presenting the government report on Monday, June 1, defended his security and border control policy implemented since the beginning of his administration. | As the main discussion of the matter, the president announced the launch of the "Return Plan," a strategy designed to expedite the departure of undocumented immigrants. | Kast said that this initiative reinforces the commitment of his government program to prioritize curbing illegal migration flows and restore order at border crossings. He highlighted a sustained increase in both e…
(2026-06-04). How Israel is preparing the expulsion of Palestinians from E1. newarab.com 
East Jerusalem – From 1997 to 2007, Displaced next to a Jerusalem municipal landfill, these Bedouins not only lost their homes but also their traditional way of life, now living in stone townhouses with limited grazing land for their livestock. | The homes they were expelled from are today a part of the Israeli settlement of Ma'ale Adum…
(2026-06-04). Ivory Coast beats France in World Cup warning to one of the favourites. aljazeera.com Ivory Coast defeats France 2-1 in friendly ahead of the 2026 World Cup, as Manchester United's Amad Diallo seals win.
(2026-06-04). Indonesia: Flurry of Shoot-on-Sight Orders Risks Lives. hrw.org Click to expand Image | An Indonesian police officer fires tear gas during a demonstration in Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia, August 29, 2025. | © 2025 AP Photo/Trisnadi | (Jakarta) — Indonesian authorities should immediately rescind new policies to counter street crime that would result in the unlawful use of force by security personnel, Human Rights Watch said today. The government should strictly limit the military's role in law enforcement and adopt and enforce long promised reforms to the National Police Law to end police brutality and create a professional and humane police force.These policie…
(2026-06-04). Held by ICE, US Palestinian activist Sarsour's health declines. newarab.com 
Over two months after his Family and attorneys of Sarsour, who is in his early 50s and has type 2 diabetes that requires daily monitoring of his blood sugar level, say he has lost around 30 pounds and has experienced severe abdominal pain. They say he h…
(2026-06-04). Why is a US Ebola facility in Kenya sparking protests? aljazeera.com The plan has drawn backlash from Kenyans as well as the country's union of healthcare workers.
(2026-06-04). Econoscope | Hong Kong overtakes Switzerland as global wealth hub as capital flows eastward. ecns.cn Hong Kong has overtaken Switzerland to become the world's largest cross‚Äëborder wealth management center, cementing its position as a rising powerhouse in global finance.
(2026-06-04). WATCH: Lufthansa Boeing jet tips onto its nose at German airport. geo.tv 
(2026-06-04). Lufthansa employees injured after Boeing 787 collapses in Frankfurt. aljazeera.com Several Lufthansa staff members were injured when the nose gear of a Boeing 787 jetliner collapsed at Frankfurt airport.
(2026-06-04). Rights group sues South African government over US arms exports. aljazeera.com Case challenges permits approved by South Africa's arms control body, citing compliance failures and oversight gaps.
(2026-06-04). Nobody Wants To Live Next To A War Criminal. popularresistance.org Earlier this year, Declassified revealed that over 2,000 Britons served for the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) since October 2023. | This information would never have come to light using sources in Britain. | The U.K. government does not collect data on British nationals serving in the IDF, and soldiers returning from Israel have not been questioned about their activities in the region. | Instead, the information came from a Freedom of Information request issued to the IDF by a lawyer in Israel. The U.K. government's failure to collect data on the movements of potential war criminals or properly investigate their ac…
(2026-06-04). Trump's Ex-Border Patrol Chief Joined Portugal Far Right Mass Deportation Summit. truthout.org Hundreds of far-right activists gathered in Portugal on Saturday for the annual "Remigration Summit" advocating for the mass deportation of immigrants. Former U.S. Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino and white nationalist leader Jared Taylor were VIP guests alongside elected officials from Germany and Spain's far-right parties. In an interview ahead of the event, Bovino cited Nazi Germany's… |
(2026-06-04). Constitutional Win: House Passes Iran War Powers Act. juancole.com "Now it's time for the Senate to act," said CodePink's Medea Benjamin. "Let's keep the pressure on and send this resolution to Trump's desk. No more illegal wars. No more blank checks for militarism." | By Brett Wilkins | — | (
(2026-06-04). As Putin still controls America's nuclear fuel supply, US makes desperate move as 'ban' looms | Russia. hindustantimes.com Washington is on edge as new reporting reveals how deeply U.S. nuclear power still depends on Russian fuel, even while Moscow wages war in Ukraine and tightens its grip on global enrichment capacity. With a 2028 import ban looming, America is racing to expand domestic enrichment, attract investments like URENCO's New Mexico plant, and fend off Rosatom's growing international influence before a second energy crisis hits.
(2026-06-04). Is Germany Still the Economic Engine of Europe? thinktank.pk For decades, Germany was considered Europe's economic engine. When the European Union faced financial crises, energy shocks, or geopolitical uncertainty, Berlin often acted as the stabilizing force that kept the bloc moving forward. Today, however, a growing number of economists, policymakers, and business leaders are asking a troubling question: What happens when the engine itself …
(2026-06-04). Living shoreline aims to mitigate flooding, erosion in Lewes, Delaware. whyy.org 
This story is part of the From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to know about climate change? What would you like us to cover?
| As climate change threatens rising seas and stronger storms, the popular vacation destination of Lewes, Delaware, faces frequent tidal flooding. | Floods in the low-lying beach town have led to road closures, high flood insurance costs and lost revenue for…
(2026-06-04). Fired and Jailed: Attacks on free speech under Trump. therealnews.com 
Transcript | The following rushed transcript may contain errors. It will be updated as soon as possible. | Michael Fox: | Okay. One, two. Okay. Yeah, we're good. All right, I will start it off. | Marc Steiner: | Okay, you want to start it off? Oh yeah. Then I'll throw this out. Yeah, exactly. All right.under | Speaker 3: | Arrest. | Speaker 4: | Turn around, turn around, turn | Speaker 3: | Around, turn around. Okay. He's not resisting. | Michael Fox: Mahmoud Khalil was detained and arrested on March 8th, 2025 outside of his Manhattan apartment. It's a chilling video. Plain clothes agents are there. They re…
(2026-06-04). Israel must allow ICRC to visit Palestinians in prison, Supreme Court rules. aljazeera.com Israel's Supreme Court rejects government ban on prisoner visits, affirming Red Cross access under international law.
(2026-06-04). Pride march and festival, St. Vincent with the Pops, and the Chinese Lantern Festival lead this week's 'Things To Do'. whyy.org Pride weekend runs through Sunday, with the city showing up loud and proud across multiple stages and events. At the same time, Thursday brings a packed start with rapper A$AP Rocky at Xfinity Mobile Arena and the laid-back, jam-band energy of In & Out of the Garden Fest at Snipes Farm from Thursday through Saturday. In that same stretch, the What's Now Festival continues to activate community, performance and creativity across multiple venues around the city. | By Friday, Summer Walker slides into town with her latest chapter in the "Over It" trilogy, and St. Vincent heads to the Met with the Philly Pops on Satu…
(2026-06-04). Democrats force vote on Trump's $1.8bn settlement fund in 'vote-a-rama'. aljazeera.com Republicans seek to pass $70bn immigration-enforcement funding, but must endure series of votes on controversial issues.
(2026-06-04). Confidence plummets in UK university degrees. ecns.cn A major survey of public opinion in the United Kingdom shows confidence in the value of university degrees has plummeted over two decades, amid a weak graduate jobs market and rising student debt.
(2026-06-04). Sister villages embrace for poverty fight. ecns.cn On a laptop screen inside a meeting room in a rural area of Hunan province, the face of Padith flickers to life.
(2026-06-04). Sri Lanka receives further IMF loan installments and demands for escalating austerity. wsws.org To impose the brutal measures demanded by the IMF, Sri Lanka's government, backed by every section of the ruling elite, is preparing autocratic forms of rule.
(2026-06-04). Beekeeper sells sweet success. ecns.cn Long Xianlan, 39, used to be known as Shibadong village's "three ghosts" — drunkard, beggar and lazybones. Today, with more than 300 beehives and a honey packaging workshop, he is the "Bee Master".
(2026-06-04). Technology, at its Core, is Automated Impatience. ummid.com Modern technology is fundamentally engineered to exploit and automate human impatience.
(2026-06-04). President of Colombia Calls Out 'Proof of Fraud' in Presidential Elections. orinocotribune.com The president of Colombia, Gustavo Petro, denounced an alleged electoral fraud in the first round of the presidential elections through deliberate manipulation of the voter registry and the preliminary counting system. Petro stated that he verified evidence to support his claim, and expressed his willingness to hand it over to competent authorities. | The Colombian president stated that his decision not to recognize the preliminary count issued by a private entity is based on finding compelling evidence, emphasizing that his commitment to the people and his life struggles have motivated him to risk everything by…
(2026-06-04). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-06-04). CBSE claims cyber attacks after 12th re-evaluation portal launch. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Tuesday June 02, 2026 launched the re-evaluation portal for Class 12th Students but claimed the website faced cyber attacks soon later.
(2026-06-04). No Tech For Fascism, War, Plunder. popularresistance.org Bay Area, CA — 700 anti-war, labor, and community organizers from across the country gathered from May 30th to June 1st for an Anti-Imperialist Political Conference, Peace Forum, and mass protest in response to the Trump administration's attacks on working people around the world, aided by increasingly powerful tech and weapons companies, many of them based in the Bay Area. The protest targeted OpenAI and ScaleAI headquarters in downtown San Francisco and included testimonies from communities directly impacted by US high-tech warfare, environmental destruction by data centers, and AI-powered ICE surveillanc…
(2026-06-04). REST Act Added to the NYS Senate Agenda. mediasanctuary.org The Rent Emergency Stabilization for Tenants Act, also know as the REST Act was recently added to the New York State Senate Agenda and may be voted on before the end of the 2026 legislative session. Bebhinn Francis, an organizer with the United Tenants of Albany joins us to discuss this development. Lennox Apudo reports.
(2026-06-04). Madison, July 19, 2026: Big Ride For Palestine! (Information). wibailoutpeople.org Hello everyone, The Sunday, July 19 Big Ride for Palestine is just weeks away!For the third time, we are joining with the Middle East Children's Alliance (MECA) in their annual bike ride fundraiser for emergency aid to Palestine and Lebanon. The route has been determined, registration is OPEN and we are signing up volunteers to …
(2026-06-04). $250 Trump bill is perfect denomination to fill your gas tank. peoplesworld.org 
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(2026-06-04). Can Human Conflict Ever Really End? Thinkers Explain Aggression and Division. ummid.com Human beings have become extraordinarily advanced at cooperation — and extraordinarily effective at conflict, read on as thinkers explain aggression and division.
(2026-06-04). The "Great American State Fair" debacle: Trump's megalomania and extreme isolation. wsws.org One of the centerpieces of the anniversary is a mixed martial arts cage match scheduled to take place June 14 on the South Lawn of the White House.
(2026-06-04). Sunday 6/14: U.S. Policy Towards Israel/Palestine: How to Change It. indybay.org Unitarian Universalist of San Francisco | 1187 Franklin St. | San Francisco…
(2026-06-04). The Real "Divide" Among Democrats Over Israel Is Between Party Leadership and Voters. theintercept.com 
A supporter of Israel counterprotests as Palestine solidarity activists take part in a demonstration on Nakba Day on May 15, 2026, in New York City. Photo: Adam Gray/Getty Images | As Israel's standing in the U.S., and among liberals in particular, continues to crater, the mainstream American media is vaguely taking notice. But when they report on this increasingly potent political dynamic, national publications continue to frame it as a tension among Democratic voters — rather than a tension between Democratic voters and their party leadership. | "A Democrat's Dodge on AIPAC Points to the Party's T…
(2026-06-04). Trump Administration Tries to Shift Blame for Ebola Response. theintercept.com 
As an Ebola outbreak continues to rage in Central Africa, the Trump administration keeps trying to blame the World Health Organization — revealing what experts say is a deep misunderstanding about global disease response. | In the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, local health workers have been battling the devastating virus without adequate supplies, testing materials, or international support. The outbreak is further complicated by the rare strain of the disease, known as Bundibugyo, that standard field tests often miss and for which there are no vaccines or therapeutics. At least 62 people in Cong…
(2026-06-04). Electric three-wheelers gaining traction overseas. ecns.cn At a workshop owned by Jiangsu Zhufeng Electromechanical Technology Co in Xuzhou, Jiangsu province, a buyer evaluated an electric three-wheeler model destined for Indonesia, discussing modifications with engineers, who took detailed notes on the customer's requirements.
(2026-06-04). Trump Says a Ceasefire in the Middle East Means "Shooting in a Moderate Manner" truthout.org In remarks in the Oval Office on Wednesday, President Donald Trump stated that in the Middle East, "a ceasefire is when you're shooting in a more moderate manner." "A ceasefire there is much different than in other parts of the world," Trump said, in response to a question by a reporter about his definition of a ceasefire. "In that part of the world, a ceasefire is when you're shooting… |
(2026-06-04). What is the UK's 'two-tier policing' debate? aljazeera.com The murder of Henry Nowak has sparked a political storm in the UK, with renewed claims of 'two-tier policing'.
(2026-06-04). 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.
(2026-06-04). UAW bureaucracy releases "highlights" of fourth sellout deal at Nexteer. wsws.org Rank-and-file workers have already denounced the deal as the same contract they have already rejected three times.
(2026-06-04). 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.
(2026-06-04). The Return of the Dixiecrat South. portside.org The Return of the Dixiecrat South |
(2026-06-04). MAHA moms test their influence in US glyphosate fight. aljazeera.com 'Make America Healthy Again' activists see legislative wins, White House disappointments and questions for the midterms.
(2026-06-04). The shield of the Americas exposed: Fascism's new face in the Americas. mronline.org 
A counter revolution is consolidating itself in the Americas—firing drones and missiles at farmers and fishermen, plotting internal destabilization campaigns against insubordinate governments, and manufacturing lies and fever dreams about some bullshit they're calling narcoterrorism. This new-old tactic is a hybridization of the War on Terror and the War on Drugs, developed to justify warfare …
(2026-06-04). What Are Cryptocurrency Market Makers and How Do They Work? moguldom.com Crypto market making is one of those mechanisms that keeps exchanges functional but rarely gets explained clearly. Most traders interact with its effects every time they place an order — they just don't think about where the liquidity on the other side comes from. This article covers who market makers are, what they actually do, and …
(2026-06-04). Acts of revenge: Israel arrests Palestinian women footballers and students. radiohc.cu By Fayha Shalash in Ramallah, occupied Palestine | The pounding on the door came before dawn. | When Ahmed Safi awoke to the sound of Israeli soldiers storming his apartment building in Birzeit town, he assumed they were there for someone else. | The Palestinian father never imagined the raid would end with the arrest of his 20-year-old daughter, Sama, a psychology student at Birzeit University, north of Ramallah in the occupied West Bank. | "We were surprised, even shocked. We never expected the raid to be for her arrest," Ahmed told Middle East Eye. | According to the family, soldiers entered the building in th…
(2026-06-04). Fearful foreign nationals in South Africa forced out of their homes. aljazeera.com Anti-immigration violence in South Africa has forced foreign migrants to flee their homes.
(2026-06-04). Blood in the well: One town's fight against the slaughterhouse polluting it. grist.org 
When Trish Leigey's taps started running brown and foul in late 2019, she had an uneasy suspicion about what was tainting the once-clear mountain water. | Tests later confirmed her hunch. Bovine DNA had infiltrated drinking water supplies in rural Loganton, Pennsylvania — contamination her lawyers linked to Nicholas Meat and its practice of spreading liquefied animal waste on nearby fields. | That may not have surprised many of Leigey's neighbors. Most of them were well aware of the desiccated animal parts occasionally strewn across local roads. Not many gave a second thought to trucks spraying a cocktai…
(2026-06-04). Pro-Palestinian badges should not be worn by NHS staff, UK review suggests. aljazeera.com Anti-Semitism review recommends that badges proclaiming political support should not be worn by public health workers…
(2026-06-04). Abraham Accords: Peace Without Justice Cannot Stabilize the Middle East. thinktank.pk The Abraham Accords are often presented as a historic opening for peace in the Middle East. In simple terms, they are a set of normalization agreements through which Israel established formal relations with several Arab and Muslim-majority states. The first agreements were signed in 2020 between Israel, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain. Later, Morocco …
(2026-06-04). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 2:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-06-04). National Abortion Hotline Workers Fight Against Implementing AI. scheerpost.com Nicole Froio and Jade Jasmine Hurley for Prism Unionized workers of the National Abortion Hotline initiated a 24-hour unfair labor practice (ULP) strike on May 26 over AI implementation disputes with the National Abortion Federation (NAF), which houses the hotline. Contract negotiations that began last October had come to a halt, union members of the Washington-Baltimore News Guild Local 32035 told …
(2026-06-04). Global airline chiefs to confront Iran war fuel shock. newarab.com 
Global airline bosses gathering in Rio de Janeiro this weekend will be searching for answers to the industry's biggest crisis since the pandemic, with the The 6-8 June annual meeting of the
(2026-06-04). Iran, l'arte di mantenere il predominio nell'escalation. strategic-culture.su La risposta dell'Iran alla provocazione americana ha chiarito senza ombra di dubbio che l'attuale versione del quadro proposto per il cessate il fuoco di 60 giorni non regge. | Segue nostro MOSCA — L'Iran detiene un vantaggio insuperabile in termini di controllo dell'escalation rispetto agli Stati Uniti. E questo sta facendo impazzire completamente il chiassoso Imperatore di Barbaria. | Ricapitoliamo rapidamente i punti salienti de…
(2026-06-04). 'The Magic Flute' review: Mozart's opera puts us on a path of enlightenment. peoplesworld.org 
LA Opera's current production of The Magic Flute is a revival of a unique reinterpretation of Mozart's masterpiece by the Australian and British co-directors Barrie Kosky and Brit Suzanne Andrade, with Welsh filmmaker/animation designer Paul Barritt, which last graced the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in 2019. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's last opera is far more than an …