(2026-06-02). The Strait of Hormuz: The Supply Chain Loop that broke the World. juancole.com The Conversation) — It took only five days after the
(2026-06-02). 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.
(2026-06-02). Australian government echoes US threats against China. wsws.org The Labor government and the fascistic Trump administration were as one at the forum in their denunciations of China and their plans for a further military build-up.
(2026-06-02). Israel Hunted Down the Iraqi Shepard Who Exposed Its Secret Military Bases. thealtworld.com Israel secretly operated covert military bases inside Iraq for more than a year to prepare for war with Iran, reportedly without Iraq's knowledge or consent. | Rania Khalek and Zoe Alexandra discuss the bombshell report, Israel's assasination of the Iraqi shepherd who discovered the bases, and mounting evidence that the U.S. knew about the operation the entire time. | "Israel is secretly operating military bases inside another sovereign country without that country's public knowledge or consent," Khalek explains. "If Iran, Russia, or China had done this, Washington would call it an act of war."
(2026-06-02). Workers and students in northern Sri Lanka oppose the US-Israeli war against Iran. wsws.org Opposition to the war is growing among workers and youth, who face soaring living costs and worsening social conditions.
(2026-06-02). Report: US Pressuring Neutral Oman To Cut Ties With Iran. news.antiwar.com The US has been pressuring Oman to pick a side in its war against Iran and to sever ties with Tehran, despite Muscat's history of acting as a neutral mediator in the region, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal. Sources told the Journal that at the start of the US-Israeli bombing campaign …
(2026-06-02). Why Iran Ended Talks and Why Trump Failed to Restrain Israel. thinktank.pk The latest Middle East crisis has exposed a difficult reality for U.S. President Donald Trump: even when Washington claims to be Israel's closest ally, it may not possess complete control over Israeli military decisions. At the same time, Iran's declaration that "all talks are finished" reflects a deeper strategic calculation rather than merely an emotional …
(2026-06-02). Lebanon announces partial ceasefire between Israel, Hezbollah but attacks continue. geo.tv 
Smoke rises in Lebanon following an air strike, as seen from the Israeli side of the Israel-Lebanon border, June 1, 2026. — ReutersLebanon says attacks will stop on Beirut and its suburbs.Fighting continues in southern Lebanon.Iran threatens to break off talks with US.
(2026-06-02). Bahrain: Migrant Workers, Harmed by Conflict, Get No Aid. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Smoke rises after Iran launched a missile attack targeting the headquarters of the US Navy Base in Manama, Bahrain about 3 mi/5 km away from Dry Dock Prison, February 28, 2026. | © 2026 Anadolu via Getty Images…
(2026-06-02). Trump blasts Netanyahu as Iran Talks Stall over Beirut. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — Monday began with a The ministry accused the United States of repeatedly violating the ceasefire by its attacks on commercial Iranian shipping. Moreover, it said, Israe…
(2026-06-02). Prominent figures in Spain sign Manifesto for Cuba. radiohc.cu Numerous prominent figures from various sectors in Spain have released a Manifesto for Cuba and against the threat of military aggression by the United States. | According to José Manzaneda, coordinator of Cubainformación, in a statement sent to Prensa Latina, more than 120 members of Spanish universities, two former rectors, and scientific personnel from the CSIC (Spanish National Research Council) are mobilizing against military intimidation of Cuba. | Faced with the growing threats of military intervention from the Donald Trump administration, and the statements made by his Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, num…
(2026-06-02). Israel Attacks Tyre Hospital, Killing Four and Wounding 127. news.antiwar.com Israel continued its attacks on southern Lebanon after President Trump announced he'd received assurances from both Israel and Hezbollah aimed to reduce fighting in the country. At least eight were killed in Israeli strikes since that announcement, including two children. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered attacks on Beirut on Monday, and those attacks were apparently …
(2026-06-02). President Trump attempts to end hostilities in Lebanon. aljazeera.com US President Trump claims a diplomatic breakthrough after speaking with Israeli PM to halt escalation toward Beirut.
(2026-06-02). Hezbollah, Israel accept US plan for limited truce in Lebanon. newarab.com 
Under the arrangement, which Hezbollah has accepted, according to a statement from the Lebanese embassy in Washington shar…
(2026-06-02). Thursday 6/18: Summer Workshops: Challenging Zionism in Schools. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/workshop26…
(2026-06-02). Sunday 6/28: Doctors Against Genocide (DAG) Weekly Webinar. indybay.org
(2026-06-02). Cuban president congratulates children on International Children's Day. radiohc.cu Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel congratulated Cuban children on Monday — International Children's Day. | "We congratulate Cuban girls and boys on International Children's Day. We care for and respect them for what they are: a treasure." | "José Martí aptly said that hope resides in them, and that they are the ones who know how to love; in this last definition, the Apostle was speaking of nobility, sincerity, and an inventiveness in the face of the world that adults should always contemplate and even imitate." | The president also referred to the Cuban government's commitment to "protect them from so much…
(2026-06-02). No War on Cuba! in SF Action on Market & Powell. indybay.org Trump threatens Cuba in continuing aggression against perceived weaker nations…
(2026-06-02). Wednesday 6/3: No War on Cuba! indybay.org at corner of Ocean and Water Street, Santa Cruz…
(2026-06-02). Defend Cuba! SF Rally Against US Blockade Attacks On Cuba & Attacks On US Working People. indybay.org
(2026-06-02). Si Fidel es el caballo, Raúl es el más intrépido y valiente jinete. radiohc.cu Por: Miguel Barnet | Querido Raúl: | Los creadores de la Unión de Escritores y Artistas de Cuba celebramos sus 95 años de vida ejemplar, consagrada a la defensa de nuestra patria a la cual ha entregado incondicionalmente su tiempo, compromiso y pasión revolucionaria. | Reciba este presente de quienes no olvidamos su sostenido apoyo a la creación artística en Cuba. | Tenemos muy en cuenta su reflexión acerca del rol de nuestra Unión que "continuará encarando con valentía, compromiso revolucionario e inteligencia, los complejos desafíos" de los tiempos actuales, cuando estamos "doblemente amenazados en el campo de…
(2026-06-02). Evento teórico sobre nexos fraternos entre àÅfrica y Cuba. radiohc.cu 
´Los vínculos entre Cuba y àÅfrica, no se han tejido al azar, sino en la solidaridad, en las luchas compartidas y en el respeto mutuo ª, aseguró Fernando González Llort, presidente del Instituto Cubano de Amistad con los Pueblos (ICAP) al dejar inaugurada la Conferencia: "Solidaridad, Historia y Horizontes Comunes". | La actividad ocurrió este lunes 1ro de junio, en la sede del ICAP, en saludo a la jornada por el Día de àÅfrica acontecido en el pasado mes para celebrar la fundación de la Unión Africana (UA) el 25 de mayo de 1963. | ´No sólo nos sentimos identificados con el continent…
(2026-06-02). Mintur desmiente noticias falsas sobre supuestas negociaciones. radiohc.cu El Ministerio de Turismo (Mintur), de Cuba, informó desde su perfil en la red social Facebook que son falsas las publicaciones digitales que intentan vincular al titular del ramo, Juan Carlos García Granda, con supuestas negociaciones con autoridades extranjeras en República Dominicana. | La institución precisó que tales afirmaciones carecen de veracidad y forman parte de intentos de manipular la realidad nacional. | García Granda reafirmó que Cuba mantiene un rumbo soberano y transparente en sus relaciones internacionales. | El organismo convocó a la ciudadanía y a los públicos internacionales a seguir siempre l…
(2026-06-02). Industriales y Las Tunas comparten la cima en IV Liga Élite del Béisbol Cubano. radiohc.cu Los Leñadores de Las Tunas doblegaron este lunes 6-4 a los Leones de Industriales en el estadio Latinoamericano, de La Habana, y forzaron un empate en la cúspide de la IV Liga Élite del Béisbol Cubano. | El equipo oriental borró el recuerdo reciente de tres derrotas en casa y consiguió su quinta victoria consecutiva en el torneo, justo cuando los Leones rugían con seis triunfos en fila y disfrutaban del trono en solitario, informa la agencia Prensa Latina. | El punto de quiebre llegó en el séptimo capítulo, cuando un racimo de cuatro carreras —bordado con el estruendo del cuadrangular de Yordanis Alarcón co…
(2026-06-02). Falleció destacado intelectual cubano Luis Eduardo àÅlvarez. radiohc.cu El Instituto Cubano del Libro (ICL) informó este lunes el fallecimiento en Brasil del poeta, crítico literario, investigador y académico cubano Luis Eduardo Rafael àÅlvarez àÅlvarez, doctor en Ciencias y doctor en Ciencias Filológicas. | La institución cultural precisó en su perfil en la red social Facebook, que àÅlvarez, nacido en Camagàºey en 1951, fue profesor en la Universidad de La Habana y desarrolló una extensa obra que abarcó el ensayo, la poesía, la edición crítica y la docencia. | Entre sus títulos más reconocidos se encuentran ´Estrofa, imagen, fundación: la oratoria de Jo…
(2026-06-02). Figuras del Ballet Nacional de Cuba en el Panamá Ballet Fest 2026. radiohc.cu Figuras de la talla de Viengsay Valdés, primera bailarina y directora general del Ballet Nacional de Cuba, entre otros destacados miembros de la compañía, son parte del catálogo del Panamá Ballet Fest 2026. | Las funciones serán del 4 al 7 de junio en el Teatro Aurea "Baby" Torrijos, en la Ciudad de las Artes, y también se espera la actuación de àÅnyelo Montero, Yankiel Vázquez, Alianed Moreno, Nadila Estrada y Alejandro Alderete. | Según un comunicado difundido por la agrupación, el programa que defenderán los cubanos incluye el Adagio de la Rosa, de La bella durmiente del bosque, en versión de Alicia Alon…
(2026-06-02). Viceprimer ministro de Cuba llega a Japón para cumbre sobre los Océanos. radiohc.cu El viceprimer ministro de la República de Cuba, Eduardo Martínez Díaz llegó a Japón al frente de la delegación de su país que participará en la Cumbre de los Estados Insulares sobre los Océanos (ISOS), que se celebrará en Tokio del 2 al 4 de junio. | La representación cubana está integrada, además, por la directora general de Medioambiente de Ministerio de Ciencia, Tecnología y Medio Ambiente, CITMA, Odalys Goicochea, y la Dra. Marcia Cobas, asesora en la oficina del viceprimer ministro. | Martínez Díaz fue recibido por el presidente honorario de la Fundación Nippon, Yohei Sasakawa; el embajador para Diplomacia E…
(2026-06-02). Israeli Troops Raid Syrian Village, Capture Local. news.antiwar.com Israeli ground troops launched a new incursion into the southwestern Quneitra Governorate in Syria on Tuesday, raiding the Ain Zivan and capturing a local man before withdrawing. The IDF has yet to comment on the operation, and the fate of the captive remains uncertain. This raid early on Tuesday followed a flurry of operations on …
(2026-06-02). 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.
(2026-06-02). Israeli Attacks in Gaza Kill Three Palestinians. news.antiwar.com Israeli attacks in Gaza on Tuesday killed at least three Palestinians across the Strip, health officials have told Reuters, as the IDF continues its constant violations of the US-backed ceasefire deal. One strike in Deir el-Balah, central Gaza, hit a vehicle and killed one Palestinian, identified by the WAFA news agency as 32-year-old Ahmad Khaled …
(2026-06-02). Why the plan to disarm Hamas is destined to fail. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2026-06-02). Venezuela Welcomes Back 1,097 Migrants Via Return to the Homeland Program. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( This humanitarian initiative, governed by bilateral frameworks, remains a critical lifeline for Venezuelans seeking to escape labor exploitati…
(2026-06-02). The ICRC's response to affected populations and infrastructure following the events of January 2026 in Venezuela. icrc.org
(2026-06-02). India's Zee Entertainment signs World Cup 2026 broadcast deal with FIFA. aljazeera.com Zee will broadcast the 2026 and 2030 World Cups and the 2027 Women's World Cup among 39 FIFA tournaments until 2034.
(2026-06-02). Bolivia: U.S.-backed government clears road to martial law against general strike. mronline.org 
Bolivia's Congress has cleared the road for martial law.
(2026-06-02). This Modern-Day Digital Jester Is an Absurdist Sex Toy Artist. lataco.com Anything is a Fleshlight, if you're brave enough.
(2026-06-02). Hailstorm hits Denver and causes widespread disruption. aljazeera.com A powerful hailstorm swept through the US city of Denver, bringing hailstones reportedly as large as golf balls.
(2026-06-02). Nathan Sperber: Beyond Neoliberalism? newleftreview.org Investigating the persistence—or retreat—of capital's great prog ≠rammatic offensive, along its many fronts: ideological struggle, policy prescription, macro-regulation of economic life, class direction. A multi-dimensional analysis of an uneven condition.
(2026-06-02). South Africa's World Cup delegation departs for Mexico without coach. aljazeera.com Bafana Bafana's departure was delayed due to non-issuance of visas for several players and support staff.
(2026-06-02). How a New Crypto Casino Generation Is Built on Blockchain Speed and Rewards. moguldom.com Black entrepreneurs have been threading blockchain into business models faster than the broader market has tracked, and the resulting picture in 2026 looks different from the one the trade press was describing two years ago. Robert F. Smith's Vista Equity Partners continued the AI-and-blockchain infrastructure investment cycle through 2025 with the data-center commitment that closed …
(2026-06-02). China unveils regulation on outbound investment. ecns.cn The regulation aims to promote the country's high-standard opening-up and the high-quality development of its outbound investment, protect the legitimate rights and interests of investors and their outbound investment, and safeguard national sovereignty, security and development interests.
(2026-06-02). Daily Memo: Adelanto Hunger Strike Expands to East Wing, As Staff Tempts Strikers With Burrito. lataco.com "[T]hese hunger strikers we talked to said that a person could be lying on the ground seizing for half an hour, and nobody will come. It takes that long for anybody to get any medical attention," said Congresswoman Judy Chu.
(2026-06-02). Louisiana Supreme Court Rejects Calvin Duncan's Appeal. newsone.com 
(2026-06-02). Democrats are at a Huge Crossroads in California Governor's Race. progressivehub.net NORMAN SOLOMON | THE GUARDIAN…
(2026-06-02). Steward's Corner: Respect Is the Foundation of Organizing. scheerpost.com Ellen David Friedman Labor Notes Solidarity among co-workers is your source of power against the employer. And one essential ingredient for solidarity is respect. In the workplace we typically don't experience respect—we experience coercion. No matter how much the boss may call us "partners" or claim "we're a family here," the employment relationship is fundamentally …
(2026-06-02). How to Integrate freight tracking software with Existing Logistics Systems. moguldom.com Modern supply chains depend on real-time visibility, accurate delivery updates, and connected operations. Yet many businesses still manage shipping data across disconnected platforms, spreadsheets, and manual processes. This creates delays, communication gaps, and limited visibility into the full shipment lifecycle. Integrating freight tracking software with your current logistics environment helps unify operations across transportation, warehousing, procurement, and carrier …
(2026-06-02). A Warning to the Civilian Community: Active Threat from the JBLM DES. indybay.org AS LONG AS JBLM DES ABUSE, CORRUPTION, AND RETALIATION CONTINUE WE WILL EXERCISE OUR 1ST AMENDMENT RIGHTS AND FULFILL OUR MORAL AND ETHICAL DUTY TO SPEAK OUT AND PROTEST THIS THREAT TO OUR COMMUNITY.
(2026-06-02). 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…
(2026-06-02). 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)…
(2026-06-02). Saturday 6/20: Trump Regime Takedown (every Saturday). indybay.org corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell St, San Francisco…
(2026-06-02). Saturday 6/6: Author Cole Nicole LeFavour to discuss their new memoir IN THE ARMS OF MOUNTAINS. indybay.org Mrs. Dalloway's Bookstore | 2904 College Ave | Berkeley, CA 94705…
(2026-06-02). Ukraine repatriates the remains of Nazi collaborator Andriy Melnyk. wsws.org In reburying and celebrating this Nazi criminal as a hero, the ruling class is attempting to reanimate the political corpse of fascism.
(2026-06-02). Friday 6/26: Virtual Action Hour for Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | afsc.org/events/action-hour-palestine…
(2026-06-02). Woman assaulted by Dutch police at asylum centre speaks to Al Jazeera. aljazeera.com Malak Mahmoud, the pregnant woman filmed being thrown to the ground by a Dutch police officer has spoken to Al Jazeera.
(2026-06-02). Serious Doubts Arise About Kew Temperature 'Records' as Recent UK Heatwave is Weaponised to Drive Net Zero. wattsupwiththat.com The observed changes in temperature over the past 30 years therefore owe more to flaws in measurement… rather than any wider anthropogenic effect. The uncritical adoption of the PRT technology, which conveniently reinforced what the modellers believed, now drives the Net Zero Cult.
(2026-06-01). NCD Convention promotion event held in Chongqing. ecns.cn "From Chongqing to Accra: The UN Convention on Negotiable Cargo Documents to Build a New Inclusive Global Trade Prospect" promotion event was held in Chongqing on Monday. The event was co-hosted by the Chongqing Municipal People's Government and the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL).
(2026-06-02). Parks breathe fresh impetus into economies. ecns.cn Fine spring sunshine, burgers sizzling on grills and the beat of a rock band pulsing across Beijing's Chaoyang Park set a festive mood as the Juicy Burger Festival was in full swing during last month's May Day holiday.
(2026-06-02). Bill Cosby Ordered To Pay Nearly $60M In Damages, But Does He Actually Have It? newsone.com 
Source: Gilbert Carrasquillo / Getty | On May 29, Los Angeles Judge Bradley S. Phillips denied Bill Cosby's request for a new trial, leaving him liable for nearly $60 million in damages awarded in the sexual assault case brought by Donna Motsinger. | Here's why Bill Cosby's motion for a new trial was shut down.: | According to court documents
(2026-06-02). Mozambique says 5 citizens killed in 'xenophobic attacks' in South Africa. aljazeera.com The violence prompted 300 Mozambicans to return home over the weekend.
(2026-06-02). AI's 'Original Sin': NYT Publisher Accuses Tech Giants of Content Theft. thinktank.pk MARSEILLE, France — As artificial intelligence continues to transform industries worldwide, The New York Times Publisher and Chairman A.G. Sulzberger has issued one of the strongest warnings yet about the impact of AI on journalism, copyright, and the future of creative work. Speaking at the World News Media Congress, Sulzberger argued that many AI companies …
(2026-06-02). Gunman kills six family members, then himself, in eastern Iowa: police. geo.tv 
(2026-06-02). Saturday 6/6: ICE Out Everywhere! Anti-ICE, Anti-Fascism Protest in Sacramento. indybay.org Stockton Boulevard and Fruitridge Road | Sacramento, CA 95820…
(2026-06-02). Monday 6/8: EBPG June Potluck + Community Hangout. indybay.org üìç Oakland Peace Center — 111 Fairmount Ave, Oakland, CA | Held in the Grace Room, located downstairs (Someone will be helping direct folks from 5: 45-6: 15p)…
(2026-06-02). Are 'heat spikes' becoming more common? wattsupwiththat.com From NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT By Paul Homewood www.bbc.co.uk/weather/articles/clyp513yn… Chris Morrison's excellent piece in the Daily Sceptic today, which I trailed earlier, deals with the corruption of…
(2026-06-02). Sunday 6/28: The Declaration of Independence Forum. indybay.org Online: meet.google.com/yix-dvdu-mqo…
(2026-06-02). 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…
(2026-06-02). A Crisis more Dangerous than Hormuz: Israeli Designs on Al-Aqsa. juancole.com This is not a diplomatic manoeuvre. It is the culmination of a systematic…
(2026-06-02). Norway salvages 18th-century shipwreck, recovers porcelain and chandelier. aljazeera.com Archaeologists recovered Chinese porcelain and European goods from an 18th-century shipwreck found in southern Norway.
(2026-06-02). Fuhrman Left His Mark on Media. scheerpost.com Ari Paul for FAIR The racism of Mark Fuhrman, the Los Angeles police detective whose involvement in the O.J. Simpson murder investigation helped sink the prosecution's case, was so well-known comedian Dana Carvey once mocked him with a Nazi salute, calling him "Mark the Fuhrer-man." Fuhrman's death this month (New York Times, 5/18/26) took middle-aged and older Americans …
(2026-06-02). Sebastian Veg: Three Vistas of Hong Kong. newleftreview.org Sebastian Veg on Ming-Sho Ho, Be Water; Ching Kwan Lee, Forever Hong Kong; Edmund Cheng and Samson Yuen, The Making of Leaderful Mobilization. Studies of Hong Kong's 2019 protests.
(2026-06-02). The Transnistrian knot: Will the frozen conflict in Moldova reignite? (1). uwidata.com By Gà∂kalp Erba≈ü In recent days, the political agenda in both Moldova and the Transnistrian Republic has been dominated by a new decree enacted by Russia on May 15, designed to facilitate the acquisition of Russian citizenship for residents of Transnistria. The ice surrounding the Transnistria—Chi»ôinƒÉu tensions, long characterized as a "frozen conflict," had already …
(2026-06-02). South Africa's Conference of the Left issues a bold call for working-class unity. mronline.org 
The Conference of the Left in South Africa has brought together a wide range of left-wing political parties, socialist organizations, and progressive movements in an effort to forge greater unity, coordination, and collective action among working-class forces.
(2026-06-01). New measures to tackle flood risks. ecns.cn The Ministry of Water Resources has pledged to fully leverage the digital twin system it has developed to enhance flood forecasting, as parts of the country move into a critical flood period.
(2026-06-02). 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…
(2026-06-02). Mexican protesters clash with police ahead of the 2026 World Cup. aljazeera.com Teachers marched in Mexico demanding better pay and pensions, warning of further protests ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
(2026-06-02). Sunday 6/14: Rise Up, Sing Out! 1st Amendment Freedoms Concert – Nationwide Watch Parties & Protests. indybay.org NYC concert; | Nationwide protest rallies and concert watch events…
(2026-06-02). Reviving classical wisdom for the 21st century. ecns.cn The Chinese Academy of Social Sciencesannounces that the second World Conference of Classical Studies will be held from June 9-10 at the century-old Academy of Athens.
(2026-06-02). More than 4.5 million Canadians living in poverty. wsws.org At least 11 percent of all Canadians, 11.5 percent of children, and more than 25 percent of all "unattached individuals" under the age of 64 are living in poverty, according to a recent government report.
(2026-06-02). Foreign mayors try out exoskeleton devices on Huangshan Mountain. ecns.cn The practice of Chinese Modernization — the balance between tradition and modernity — left a deep impression on foreign mayors.
(2026-06-02). US Secretary of War again targets China at Shangri-La Dialogue. wsws.org Far from being a force for stability and peace, as Hegseth claimed, the US is on a global military rampage in open violation of international law and without any mandate from the UN or the US Congress.
(2026-06-02). The Militarism War of Words: Why China and Japan Are Facing Off Again. thinktank.pk A new war of words between Japan and China is exposing deeper geopolitical tensions across Asia. While Tokyo insists it is only strengthening its defenses in response to growing regional threats, Beijing argues that Japan is slowly abandoning its post-World War II pacifist identity and returning to a path of militarization. The latest confrontation emerged …
(2026-06-02). Monday 6/1: Court Support for Stop AI Activist. indybay.org McAllister St & Polk St…
(2026-06-02). Waves with world's first wind power undersea data center. ecns.cn China has begun operations of the world's first undersea data center directly powered by offshore wind, as the country races to solve the soaring energy demands of artificial intelligence with greener and more efficient infrastructure.
(2026-06-02). Japan's carefully crafted image as friendly nation faces growing scrutiny. ecns.cn Japan has long promoted itself as a welcoming destination known for politeness and hospitality. But a recent online backlash against a Chinese couple's dance video near Mount Fuji has exposed an undercurrent of xenophobia and challenged that image.
(2026-06-02). 30 Indian truck drivers arrested for living and working illegally in US, to be deported. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Around 30 Indian nationals living illegally in the United States have been arrested as part of a federal enforcement operation targeting undocumented commercial truck drivers and are expected to face deportation. | According to the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Border Patrol agents from the Yuma Sector in Arizona carried out "Operation Checkmate" between May 11 and May 15, leading to the arrest of 52 people found to be unlawfully present in the country. Among them were 36 individuals operating semi-trucks. | Of the 36 truck drivers arrested, 30 were Indian citizens, while the remaining s…
(2026-06-02). Marcus Verhagen: The Art of Counter-Remembrance. newleftreview.org In 2017, a fire killed 72 residents of Grenfell Tower in West London, exposing a bleak background of neglect. How can art grapple with such an event? Contrasting modes of aesthetic response explored in the works of Chris Ofili, Steve McQueen and Forensic Architecture.
(2026-06-02). 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.
(2026-06-02). Saturday 6/13: Human Banner on Ocean Beach. indybay.org Ocean Beach – Stairwell 17 | 1000 Great Hwy | San Francisco, CA 94121…
(2026-06-02). Denmark's prime minister secures third term after marathon talks. scmp.com Denmark's Social Democratic leader ‚Å Mette Frederiksen said on Monday ‚Å she has agreed to form a centre-left coalition government, maintaining her grip on power amid a crisis in ties with US President Donald Trump over the future of Greenland. | The deal to form a minority cabinet gives Frederiksen a third ‚Äåconsecutive term as prime minister, ending months of uncertainty after a March election in which 12 parties won seats in the Danish parliament.
(2026-06-02). 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…
(2026-06-02). Floods sweep away more than 20,000 ducks in Hubei, sparking cross-regional search. ecns.cn More than 20,000 ducks raised by a farmer in central China's Hubei Province were swept away by floodwaters from the Fuhe River last Tuesday after heavy rainfall, prompting a cross-regional search involving residents, patrol teams, police and firefighters.
(2026-06-02). One Company May Know Everything About You. portside.org One Company May Know Everything About You |
(2026-06-02). Chinese researchers achieve world's first pig-to-human liver, double-kidney transplant. ecns.cn A university in South China announced on Monday that a research team led by Sun Xuyong has successfully transplanted a complete pig liver and two pig kidneys into a single human recipient.
(2026-06-01). Jinjiang model still shaping China's growth. ecns.cn More than 47 years ago, Hong Zhaoshe started a clothing business with little more than a wooden door panel for a workbench, a single sewing machine and less than 300 yuan ($44) to his name. Like many small workshop owners in China at the time, he cut, sewed and sold garments himself, often sleeping just two hours a day.
(2026-06-02). Google parent Alphabet to sell $80bn in stock to fund AI plans. aljazeera.com US tech giant says fundraising drive includes deal to sell $10bn of stock to Berkshire Hathaway.
(2026-06-02). 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…
(2026-06-02). Left Voice's "united front" aims to prop up the union bureaucracy and Democratic Party. wsws.org Left Voice's publication of an article by DSA member Joe Wrote—who celebrated Trotsky's murder with an ice-pick tweet— exposes the politics behind the organization's call for a "united front" with the Democratic Party-aligned pseudo-left.
(2026-06-02). Israel, Hezbollah clash overnight ahead of US-hosted talks. newarab.com 
Israel and Hezbollah clashed overnight despite
(2026-06-02). Nairobi Regional Delegation Facts & Figures 2025. icrc.org January – December 2025…
(2026-06-02). Trump taps loyalist with no intel experience to lead US spy agencies. responsiblestatecraft.org President Donald Trump
(2026-06-02). Education Department Set To Kill Trade School Student Loans. newsone.com 
(2026-06-02). How to Blend Traditional SEO With Answer Engine Optimisation. moguldom.com How to Blend Traditional SEO With Answer Engine Optimisation Search used to be a list of blue links, a few ads, and the occasional map pack. Now it's a moving target: featured snippets, "People also ask," AI Overviews, voice assistants, and chat-based interfaces that summarise instead of sending clicks. If you're still thinking purely in …
(2026-06-02). Whale Deaths on Track to Make 2026 Among Deadliest Years on West Coast. indybay.org OAKLAND, Calif., May 28, 2026 — At least 51 whales have died along the West Coast already this year, according to an analysis of public data and media reports by the Center for Biological Diversity. If whale deaths continue at this rate, 2026 could rank among the deadliest years for West Coast whales — second only to 2019, when a record-setting 122 whales died.
(2026-06-02). Chinese corner event connects international students. ecns.cn International faculty and students from Tongji and Sanming universities has met for a dynamic Chinese Language Corner event themed "Shared Future, Shared Fortune".
(2026-06-02). Thomas Meaney: Western Promises. newleftreview.org Thomas Meaney on Fritz Bartel, The Triumph of Broken Promises. The Cold War's end recast as upshot of a contest to enforce capital's discipline, East and West.
(2026-06-02). One blade of grass, three generations: Xinjiang's eyebrow tradition challenges claims of 'cultural erasure'. ecns.cn In Hotan, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, the tradition of using usma grass to nourish and tint eyebrows has been passed down for more than two centuries. In 2013, it was officially recognized as an intangible cultural heritage of Xinjiang.
(2026-06-02). Notable Black Folks Who Died In 2026. newsone.com 
UPDATE — Tuesday, June 2, 2026, 11: 20 a.m. EST: We love our Black celebrities. Period. No matter how famous they get or how big the stages become, there's always a different kind of pride that comes with seeing Black folks win. It feels personal, like their success is proof that we can make it too, …
(2026-06-02). Fascistic candidate tied to paramilitaries leads first round of Colombian elections. wsws.org The runoff election in the third-largest country in Latin America, a long-standing hub for US operations, has started with allegations of fraud and appeals for military intervention.
(2026-06-02). WHO chief calls for reconsidering travel ban as DR Congo fights Ebola. ecns.cn World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Saturday called on countries that have imposed travel bans or closed borders in response to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda to reconsider such measures.
(2026-06-02). OpEd: How To Strengthen and Grow Californians' Access To Trusted Local News. lataco.com As local newsrooms continue to close, California's proposed $35 million investment in local journalism deserves everyone's support.
(2026-06-02). Ohio Gubernatorial Nominee Vivek Ramaswamy Gets Anti-Black In Resurfaced Clip About Abortion. newsone.com 
Source: Anadolu / Getty | A three-year-old clip of Ohio gubernatorial nominee In the clip from his 2023 appearance on some right-winger's podcast, Ramaswamy declared, "A Black baby is probably safer…in the inner city of Chicago, than in the womb of his own Black mother," invoking mysoginoir against Black w…
(2026-06-02). Wednesday 6/24: Picket & Pray. indybay.org Zoom | zoom.us/meeting/register/tU6krXE_RRGWnxK……
(2026-06-02). EU Imperialism Rising After Hungarian Coup. scheerpost.com Kit Klarenberg Substack On April 12th, a political earthquake in Hungary upended 16 years of continuous rule by Viktor Orban. It was a period characterised by ever-mounting and fractious confrontation between Budapest and the European Commission, the EU's executive body. Now, Orban's exit has removed a major barrier to EU federalisation, and militarisation. Brussels' fingerprints are plastered …
(2026-06-02). We can't afford to grow up. mronline.org 
Thoughts on the Peter Pan generation and how its shaped our relationship to money.
(2026-06-02). SEP (Australia) meetings oppose Iran war and austerity offensive against working class. wsws.org The final meeting in the series will be held Saturday June 6 at the University of Newcastle and online.
(2026-06-02). China the global hub of EV development. ecns.cn Automakers are increasingly turning to China to revive legacy brands and accelerate their transition to electrification, marking a structural shift in the global auto industry.
(2026-06-02). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org About 4,500 public service workers across the province of Ontario are entering their second week on strike, while journalists at four McClatchey-owned newspapers are pressing wage demands and restrictions on AI…
(2026-06-02). Monday 6/1: Press Conference – UAW Region 6 & UAW 4811: NO Support for Zionist Shill Scott Wiener. indybay.org UAW 4811 Berkeley Office | 2730 Telegraph Ave Floor 1 | Berkeley CA 94705…
(2026-06-02). Using AI to protect mental health. ecns.cn Beyond the gifts and the fun at amusement parks on International Children's Day, how can we lay a strong foundation for our children's mental health?
(2026-06-02). People punished for cyberbullying flood-relief village official over 'gold earrings'. ecns.cn Chinese authorities have imposed administrative penalties on several individuals for cyberbullying a female village official who was praised for her flood-relief work, after she was targeted online for wearing what some claimed were expensive gold earrings, the Ministry of Public Security said on Tuesday.
(2026-06-02). The Torah Was Changed? What Rabbinic Scholarship Actually Says. muslimskeptic.com One of the foundational claims of traditional Judaism is that the Torah was revealed directly by God to Moses in a complete, fixed, and authoritative form; and that this revelation was transmitted faithfully and unchanged through history. Classical rabbinic literature presents the Torah not merely as inspired scripture but as a divinely dictated text whose …
(2026-06-01). Overseas investment regulation acclaimed. ecns.cn China's latest move to regulate outbound investment will bolster high-level opening-up, expand international investment cooperation and better safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese companies operating overseas, said market watchers and business leaders.
(2026-06-02). The World Has Rendered Its Verdict on American Power. scheerpost.com The World Is Voting With Its Opinion — And Washington Won't Like the Results For decades, U.S. leaders spoke as if history had already been settled. The Soviet Union had fallen, American power was unmatched, and the world would eventually follow Washington's political and economic model. But a remarkable new international survey suggests that era …
(2026-06-02). Major Russian attack on Kyiv, other Ukraine cities kills at least 9, wounds dozens. scmp.com Russian air attacks on major Ukrainian cities such as Kyiv, Dnipro and Kharkiv killed at least nine and wounded more than 60 early on Tuesday, authorities said, following days of warnings that Moscow was planning a major assault. | Russia has targeted Ukraine's power supply and infrastructure while Ukraine has stepped up attacks this year on Russian ‚Äåoil facilities in a war now more than four years old, sometimes causing casualties, but both deny targeting civilians.
(2026-06-02). US Defense Department bars journalists from its press office. aljazeera.com Media freedom advocates condemn move as latest effort to curtail independent reporting on the US military.
(2026-06-02). Is Europe Becoming Fortress Europe? EU Approves Toughest-Ever Migration Law. thinktank.pk The European Union has approved what many observers are calling its toughest migration policy in modern history, opening the door to offshore "return hubs," longer detention periods, and faster deportation procedures. Supporters argue the move is necessary to restore control over Europe's borders. Critics, however, see something far bigger unfolding: a fundamental shift in Europe's …
(2026-06-02). Culture-driven rural development highlighted at event in Beijing's Tongzhou. ecns.cn An event on applying Beijing Studies to rural revitalization was held in Derenwu village, Yongledian town of Beijing's Tongzhou district, from May 26 to 27.
(2026-06-02). The American Axle strike and the revolt of the auto parts workers. wsws.org The walkout by members of UAW Local 2093 is part of a growing revolt among auto parts workers, who are fighting to overturn decades of UAW-backed concessions.
(2026-06-02). Do Palantir's bosses have blood on their hands over the Starobelsk massacre? strategic-culture.su The murder of 21 Russian students at a college dormitory has yet to be fully understood in terms of the exact involvement of NATO states. | The murder of 21 Russian students at a college dormitory on May 22 has yet to be fully understood in terms of the exact involvement of NATO states. | The university building in Starobelsk, Lugansk, was attacked in the early hours of the morning with 16 drones in three consecutive waves of assault. The targeting of the dormitory was deliberate. There were no Russian military installations in the vicinity. | NATO's involvement in this act of terrorism is on multiple levels. Ukr…
(2026-06-02). "It requires a fight" : NYC transit worker speaks out on contract demands. wsws.org Around 40,000 subway and bus workers in New York City's Metropolitan Transit Authority remain on the job more than two weeks after their collective bargaining agreement expired.
(2026-06-02). U.S. administration is privatizing nuclear war. mronline.org 
The U.S. Department of Energy has decided to transfer the "excess weapons-grade plutonium accumulated during the Cold War" to private companies for processing into nuclear fuel. That is the official version.
(2026-06-02). Tech and light show illuminates nightscape in Hangzhou, Zhejiang. ecns.cn A drone and music fountain performance takes place at Jinsha Lake in Qiantang District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, on June 1, 2026.
(2026-06-02). Mass protests erupt in Kenya against US offshore Ebola quarantine camp. wsws.org Mass demonstrations in Nanyuki, Kenya, have erupted against a planned US Ebola quarantine facility, denouncing Washington's callous and imperialist response to the catastrophic outbreak ravaging central Africa.
(2026-06-02). 'A clear-minded, if taciturn, Marxist'. mronline.org 
On the centenary of her birth, JOHN GREEN celebrates the life—and politics—of Marilyn Monroe.
(2026-06-02). India-US trade deal: Trump sends team to Delhi for big move after suffering tariff blow from courts. hindustantimes.com India and the United States have begun a crucial new round of trade talks in New Delhi aimed at finalising an interim trade pact and advancing a broader bilateral agreement. With market access, tariffs, and investment cooperation on the table, the outcome could shape the future of India-U.S. economic ties.
(2026-06-02). Chinese authorities warn of rising flood risks across south as annual flood season begins. ecns.cn China officially entered its annual flood season on June 1, with authorities warning of heightened flood risks across southern regions and forecasting possible flooding above warning levels in several major river systems this month, according to media reports.
(2026-06-02). Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Is Blocking Promotions For Black And Women Navy Officers, Too. newsone.com 
Source: Ezra Acayan / Getty | Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has been trying his best to make the title "Secretary of War" catch on, but perhaps he'd have better luck calling himself the Secretary of Military Racism and Misogyny, as that descriptor would better apply to what he is and all he has done since becoming a member of President Donald Trump's white nationalist administration. | Last month,
(2026-06-02). Landlord endangers tenants in condemned 292-unit apartment complex in Kalamazoo, Michigan. wsws.org After months of complaints, a coverup and a 20-day delay by the landlord to acknowledge that the complex had been condemned by local building officials, residents of Wildwood Off Main apartments in Kalamazoo were abruptly forced to vacate their residences in the 292-unit complex.
(2026-06-02). West Bank healthcare workers go on strike as Israel's financial siege guts the Palestinian health sector. mondoweiss.net 
As Israel indefinitely withholds Palestinian customs revenues, public hospitals have cut hours and slashed healthcare workers' salaries. Patients are left to navigate a system running on interns and half-capacity labs.
(2026-06-02). Luoyang, the peony city that stole a British girl's heart. ecns.cn Jane Jonesand, a British international student, enjoys peony flowers in Luoyang.
(2026-06-02). Can US and India Forge a 'Big, Beautiful' Energy Deal? wattsupwiththat.com A U.S.-India alliance would strike at the heart of the corrupt climate lobby. By trading massive quantities of fossil fuels, it would break a stranglehold on energy policy that climate alarmists have long sought to make permanent.
(2026-06-02). Senegal president names government, boycotted by ally-turned-rival. aljazeera.com Ousted PM says his party, which holds the parliamentary majority, will not participate in the new government.
(2026-06-02). This Week in People's History, Jun 3—9, 2026. portside.org This Week in People's History, Jun 3—9, 2026 |
(2026-06-02). Palestine is reshaping Democratic Party politics, and nowhere is this clearer than in New York City. mondoweiss.net 
New York goes to the polls on June 23, and, as in the rest of the country, Palestine is having a major impact on the races. Mondoweiss speaks with political consultant Peter Feld about the rapidly shifting politics around Israel in New York City.
(2026-06-02). Richard Overy: Rethinking The Second World War. newleftreview.org Interviewed by Tom Stevenson, one of Britain's leading historians discusses the development of his understanding of the war as a terminal clash between imperial-colonial systems, built on close analysis of its interrelated military, political and economic dimensions.
(2026-06-02). Despite Climate Policy Setbacks, a Just Transition Is Still Within Reach. scheerpost.com By C.J. Polychroniou This article was originally published by Truthout Many US states have the ability to implement climate stabilization programs and become carbon-neutral by 2050. The evidence for rapid human-caused climate change keeps piling up, yet the world continues to flood the atmosphere with greenhouse gases amid a political backlash against the struggle for …
(2026-06-02). North Carolina Cop Caught On Doorbell Camera Punching Black Woman Fired And Charged With Assault. newsone.com 
Source: North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation / NCSBI | In a just world, any police officer caught red-handed engaging in However, a now-former North Carolina police officer didn't have such luc…
(2026-06-02). China's first online departure tax refund store opens in Beijing. ecns.cn Beijing's tax authorities announced on Tuesday that China's first online departure tax refund store has launched in the capital.
(2026-06-02). Insights | Singaporean youth chapter chairman: China-ASEAN youth poised for great synergy and innovation in the AI era. ecns.cn
(2026-06-02). Ukraine's military has a real Nazi problem. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2026-06-02). Penal repression of serious violations of international humanitarian law — Factsheet. icrc.org
(2026-06-02). Trotsky's My Life: An imperishable contribution to Marxism and world literature. wsws.org
(2026-06-02). Georgia: Remains of eleven people missing in connection with 1992—93 armed conflict handed over to families. icrc.org
(2026-06-02). Poland: High level briefing on IHL for the Polish ministries. icrc.org
(2026-06-02). Global initiative launched in Chongqing to promote innovative practices of NCD Convention. ecns.cn
(2026-06-02). The humanitarian cost of non-compliance with IHL in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-06-02). Ethiopia: Beyond survival, a journey defined by possibility. icrc.org
(2026-06-02). Searching for people missing in connection with the 1992-1993 armed conflict continues. icrc.org
(2026-06-02). Colombia: Conduct of hostilities and use of explosive hazards. icrc.org
(2026-06-02). Frequently asked questions: Our work in Mali. icrc.org
(2026-06-02). Calls to action to parties to conflicts in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-06-02). Synergy in Action: IHL and Islamic Law for Humanitarian Outcomes. icrc.org
(2026-06-02). ICRC report: Failure to respect rules of war deepened humanitarian crisis in Colombia in 2025. icrc.org
(2026-06-02). Latin America and the Caribbean: When seeking medical care is dangerous. icrc.org
(2026-06-02). Frequently asked questions: Understanding the ICRC's neutrality. icrc.org
(2026-06-02). Colombia 2025: A humanitarian crisis beyond numbers. icrc.org
(2026-06-02). Treatment of civilians in Colombia during 2025. icrc.org
(2026-06-02). ICRC RED aircraft to operate from Jeddah to strengthen humanitarian access to Sudan. icrc.org
(2026-06-02). Democratic Republic of the Congo: Kimareki rebuilds a life beyond disability. icrc.org
(2026-06-02). Upholding international humanitarian law in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-06-02). The Pension Chief Betting On Oil While California Burns. levernews.com
(2026-06-02). Egypt: States Convene in Cairo to Reinforce Respect for Rules of War Amid Rising Conflicts. icrc.org
(2026-06-02). New Jersey 2026 primary election results. whyy.org
(2026-06-02). Certificates and declarations of absence: A guidance note. icrc.org
(2026-06-02). Touting battlefield successes, Ukraine leans into peace talks. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2026-06-02). Children and adolescents in armed conflicts in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-06-02). Copa Mundial de la FIFA 2026: un evento que paraliza al mundo. radiohc.cu La Copa Mundial de la FIFA 2026, también conocida como Canadá-México-Estados Unidos 2026, será la vigésima tercera edición del torneo de fútbol más importante del planeta. | Este mundial será histórico por múltiples razones: será la primera vez que tres países anfitriones alberguen conjuntamente el evento, y la primera vez que se juegue con 48 selecciones participantes, en lugar de las 32 tradicionales. | El torneo comenzará este 11 de junio con el partido inaugural en el icónico Estadio Azteca de la Ciudad de México, donde la selección de este país se enfrentará a Sudáfrica. | El estadio Azteca será el primer re…
(2026-06-02). Celebration, shock and scepticism follow Colombia's presidential election. aljazeera.com Far-right lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella beat left-wing Senator Ivan Cepeda in the first round, upending expectations.
(2026-06-02). 1854 Historic Negro Bar, Sacramento County – Leidesdorff Plaza – Diamond Jubilee. indybay.org Beginning in 1844, Rancho Rio De Los Americanos an 8 Mexican Legues or 35,521 acres, was entitled to the "African Founding Father of California." Honorable William Alexander Leidesdorff, Jr., first elected Treasurer of San Francisco, served as US Vice Consul, known as the first US Diplomat of Pan African Descent, and owner of the miracle mile long region named, Negro Bar, in Spring 1848, at the dawn of the California Gold Rush…
(2026-06-02). Colombia: De la Espriella and Cepeda Advance to Runoff in Presidential Elections. orinocotribune.com Abelardo de la Espriella and Iván Cepeda will advance to the second round of Colombia's presidential elections after neither candidate won over half of the votes in the first round held this Sunday, May 31. | Far-right lawyer De la Espriella came in first place, obtaining 10,338,440 votes, equivalent to 43.73%. Meanwhile, left-wing candidate Cepeda received 9,673,390 votes, representing 40.91% of the popular support. | Colombia's National Registry reported a 57.77% voter turnout, equivalent to 23,933,224 voters. This figure surpasses the 54.9% recorded in the first round of the 2022 presidential elections. | Thus…
(2026-06-02). 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.
(2026-06-02). Gala estudiantil africana, una exibición de lo autóctono. radiohc.cu 
Un homenaje a la identidad nacional, las raíces y tradiciones conforman las galas culturales realizadas en la Escuela Latinoamericana de Medicina (ELAM) que muestran ritmos contagiosos, bailes, hermosos trajes y una decoración propia de la escenografía para armonizar en las energías estudiantiles del público. | La gala africana mostró la fortaleza y espíritu de lucha de un continente, estuvo dedicada al aniversario de la Unión Africana que cada 25 de mayo celebra su día y se recordó el centenario del natalicio del Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro, precursor de la solidaridad mundial y fundador de la ELAM. La evoca…
(2026-06-02). El incumplimiento del DIH agravó la situación humanitaria en Colombia en 2025. icrc.org
(2026-06-01). Troy Public Library Happenings in June 2026. mediasanctuary.org The Troy Public Library provides a lot of great public resources in addition to a lot of great reading material! Patrick Kiley of The Troy Public Library came to the studio with his daughter to speak about book suggestions and library programming.
(2026-06-01). California primary: Governorship, U.S. Congress, mayoralty races at stake. peoplesworld.org 
LOS ANGELES—When California voters go to the polls on June 2, if they already haven't mailed in their votes, they'll confront butterfly ballots and contested—and often bitter—races for the governorship, the Los Angeles mayoralty, and congressional seats, plus dozens of bond referendums, and even two term limit initiatives in San Francisco. And that's not even …
(2026-06-01). No clear winner: Colombia's hard right and left will battle out in runoff. responsiblestatecraft.org Right-wing outsider Abelardo de la Espriella and left-wing senator Ivan Cepeda have emerged victorious in Colombia's high-stakes, first-round presidential election Sunday, setting the stage for a tight runoff on June 21 that could reshape the country's relationship with the Trump administration and political dynamics across Latin America.De la Espriella, 47, a criminal lawyer and businessman with the Defenders of the Homeland movement, won 10.3 million votes, or 43.7% of the total—shy of the 50% required to clinch victory in the first round—while Cepeda, 63, a human rights activist and former peac…
(2026-06-01). La pazienza della Russia sta finalmente finendo? strategic-culture.su Il recente attacco ucraino contro un dormitorio a Lugansk sembra aver determinato un cambiamento di posizione da parte della Russia. | Segue nostro I recenti avvenimenti nell'ambito dell'operazione militare speciale suggeriscono che il conflitto potrebbe finalmente entrare in una nuova fase, in cui la Russia è pronta ad adottare misure più decisive contro il nemico al fine di proteggere la propria popolazione civile. | Il terrore ucraino…