(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). 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). The Thucydides trap and the decline of US imperialism. uwidata.com 
By Michael Roberts On the first day of talks during US President Donald Trump's recent state visit to China, his host China's Xi Jinping invoked the so-called "Thucydides trap" to warn against any war between the two superpowers that now dominate the world economic and political landscape. Xi was referring to the fifth-century BC Greek …
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). The ICRC's response to affected populations and infrastructure following the events of January 2026 in Venezuela. icrc.org
(2026-06-02). Israel, Hezbollah clash overnight ahead of US-hosted talks. newarab.com 
Israel and Hezbollah clashed overnight despite
(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".
(2026-06-01). 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). 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.
(2026-06-02). Singapore Airlines opens direct flight to Hangzhou. ecns.cn Singapore Airlines launched a new direct flight between Singapore and Hangzhou on Tuesday, marking its ninth passenger destination in the Chinese mainland, the carrier said.
(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). France World Cup 2026 preview: Players to watch, group matches and squad. aljazeera.com Departing Deschamps looks to win second title with side led by superstar forwards Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele.
(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). 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.
(2026-06-01). 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). 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). 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). In Numbers: Home-made C919 transports 5 million passengers in past 3 years. ecns.cn China's self-developed large passenger aircraft the C919 has safely transported more than 5 million passenger trips since entering commercial service three years ago, and has reached 23 cities in its flight network, its producer.
(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). 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). 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). Saturday 6/13: Human Banner on Ocean Beach. indybay.org Ocean Beach – Stairwell 17 | 1000 Great Hwy | San Francisco, CA 94121…
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 'Like mice in a cage': Inside Europe's prison overcrowding crisis. aljazeera.com In some of Europe's richest countries, including Belgium, overcrowding is driving a severe deterioration of conditions.
(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). Nairobi Regional Delegation Facts & Figures 2025. icrc.org January – December 2025…
(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). 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). Gunman kills six family members, then himself, in eastern Iowa: police. geo.tv 
(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). 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). China's visa-free policy to South America marks first anniversary as travel continues to grow. ecns.cn China's visa-free policy for citizens of five South American countries — Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru and Uruguay — marked its first anniversary Saturday, with inbound tourism through Shanghai continuing to rise.
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). Wednesday 6/24: Picket & Pray. indybay.org Zoom | zoom.us/meeting/register/tU6krXE_RRGWnxK……
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). Saturday 6/20: Trump Regime Takedown (every Saturday). indybay.org corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell St, San Francisco…
(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). 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). Hong Kong asks CMSA to arrange space class with Shenzhou-23 astronaut Lai Ka-ying. ecns.cn The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) has asked the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) to arrange a space class for local students featuring Shenzhou-23 astronaut Lai Ka-ying.
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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.
(2026-06-02). 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). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(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). Sunday 6/28: The Declaration of Independence Forum. indybay.org Online: meet.google.com/yix-dvdu-mqo…
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). Monday 6/1: Court Support for Stop AI Activist. indybay.org McAllister St & Polk St…
(2026-06-02). Tennis stars rejoice as Serena Williams announces competitive comeback. aljazeera.com The 44-year-old will return at the Queen's Club Championships this month after receiving women's doubles wildcard entry.
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). Friday 6/26: Virtual Action Hour for Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | afsc.org/events/action-hour-palestine…
(2026-06-02). Chinese, foreign media tour Hangzhou to explore tech and industrial innovation. ecns.cn Chinese and foreign media jointly learned about Zhejiang's sci-tech and industrial innovation progress during a media trip to Zhejiang province organized by the State Council Information Office (SCIO).
(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). 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). 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). ICRC RED aircraft to operate from Jeddah to strengthen humanitarian access to Sudan. icrc.org
(2026-06-02). Searching for people missing in connection with the 1992-1993 armed conflict continues. icrc.org
(2026-06-02). Certificates and declarations of absence: A guidance note. icrc.org
(2026-06-02). Huge Messi statue taken down in India over safety fears. aljazeera.com
(2026-06-02). Frequently asked questions: Understanding the ICRC's neutrality. 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). Poland: High level briefing on IHL for the Polish ministries. icrc.org
(2026-06-02). Colombia: Conduct of hostilities and use of explosive hazards. icrc.org
(2026-06-02). Trotsky's My Life: An imperishable contribution to Marxism and world literature. wsws.org
(2026-06-02). Nigerian drifters build track, dream of Formula One. aljazeera.com
(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). 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). New Jersey election 2026: Primary voters are heading to the polls. Here's what to know. whyy.org
(2026-06-02). Frequently asked questions: Our work in Mali. icrc.org
(2026-06-02). Colombia 2025: A humanitarian crisis beyond numbers. icrc.org
(2026-06-02). Children and adolescents in armed conflicts in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-06-02). Upholding international humanitarian law in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-06-02). Ethiopia: Beyond survival, a journey defined by possibility. icrc.org
(2026-06-02). New Jersey 2026 primary election results. whyy.org
(2026-06-02). Treatment of civilians in Colombia during 2025. icrc.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). ICRC report: Failure to respect rules of war deepened humanitarian crisis in Colombia in 2025. icrc.org
(2026-06-02). Democratic Republic of the Congo: Kimareki rebuilds a life beyond disability. icrc.org
(2026-06-02). Latin America and the Caribbean: When seeking medical care is dangerous. icrc.org
(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). Penal repression of serious violations of international humanitarian law — Factsheet. 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). 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). 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). El incumplimiento del DIH agravó la situación humanitaria en Colombia en 2025. icrc.org
(2026-06-01). Chevron CEO shrugs off Hormuz toll, but can he really? thecanary.co 
Chevron CEO, Mike Wirth, who is the money behind Donald Trump, said his company would not pay a toll to enter the Strait of Hormuz, claiming it is "international waters". Trump recently threatened to blow up Oman if it, along with Iran, were to charge a toll on the ships passing through the Strait of […] | By
(2026-06-01). 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.
(2026-06-01). Trump's surprised 'we shouldn't have been…' Iran remarks come as Mojtaba refuses nuclear deal. hindustantimes.com U.S. President Donald Trump has sparked fresh debate with remarks on Iran, defending the 2025 U.S. strikes while also warning against the long-term consequences of military interventions. Trump argued that B-2 bomber attacks prevented Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon and claimed Washington deliberately avoided destroying much of Iran's military infrastructure. He also suggested that broader diplomacy could help reopen the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz and reduce regional tensions. The comments have fueled speculation about a possible shift in Trump's Middle East approach as discussions over regional se…
(2026-06-01). France seizes Russia-linked oil tanker with ties to Iran. newarab.com 
Since September, France has boarded three other ships believed to belong to the shadow fleet, used by
(2026-06-01). Will Iran attack Israel over its escalating war in Lebanon. newarab.com 
Iranian military and political officials issued a series of warnings to Israel and the United States on Monday, threatening to open "new fronts" and hinting at possible military action if Israel continues expanding its Iran's Revolutionary Guards threatened to open "new fronts" while an army spokesperson warned that Tehran "cannot tolerate" Israel's continued attacks on Lebanon. | Anger has grown among conservative circles and supporters of Iran's Revolutionary Guards over the lack of response to Israel's repeated…
(2026-06-01). Israeli claims about an Iran 'threat' were always a lie. Now we have proof. asiapacificreport.nz It isn't Tehran led by unhinged, genocidal megalomaniacs threatening the security of the region and the world. It is Tel Aviv and Washington, writes Jonathan Cook. ANALYSIS: By Jonathan Cook Could it be that Israel's 30-year narrative about Iran — one that persuaded US President Donald Trump to wage a criminal and disastrous war of…
(2026-06-01). Iranian Media: Iran Suspends Exchange of Messages With US Due to Israel's War and Escalations in Lebanon. news.antiwar.com Updated on June 1, 2026, at 2: 34 pm EST Iran's Tasnim news agency reported on Monday that Tehran has suspended the exchange of messages with the US that was being done through Pakistan due to Israel's continued war and its escalations in Lebanon. "Given the continuing crimes of the Zionist regime in Lebanon and considering …
(2026-06-01). Iranian Media Says Iran Is Suspending Talks With US Over Ceasefire Violations. truthout.org On Monday, Iranian state-aligned media said that Iran was suspending negotiations with the U.S. Iranian officials decried the U.S.'s blockade of Iranian ports, as well as the deepening Israeli invasion of Lebanon, declaring that both are in violation of the ceasefire. "The ceasefire between Iran and the US is unequivocally a ceasefire on all fronts, including in Lebanon… |
(2026-06-01). US-Iran diplomacy mired in uncertainty as Trump claims Lebanon de-escalation. scmp.com Efforts to negotiate an end to war in the Middle East appeared in limbo on Tuesday, after Iran-linked media reported that Tehran had suspended contact with Washington over Israel's expanding offensive in Lebanon, even as US President Donald Trump insisted talks were continuing "at a rapid pace" and claimed to have helped broker a halt to fighting between Israel and Hezbollah. | The conflicting accounts highlighted the fragile state of negotiations aimed at ending more than three months of…
(2026-06-01). US and Iran Trade Attacks as Region Remains on Brink of Full-Scale War. news.antiwar.com The US and Iran have again traded as the region remains on the brink of full-scale war despite the nominal ceasefire between the two sides. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced on Sunday that it shot down a US MQ-1 Predator drone that it said "entered Iranian airspace over territorial waters with the aim …
(2026-06-01). US Imposes Fresh Sanctions On Iran. popularresistance.org The US imposed fresh sanctions on Iran on Thursday, May 28, despite the ongoing peace talks in Qatar to end the war and hostilities which, if successful, will lead to the possible lifting of all previous sanctions. | It "is sanctioning numerous entities, individuals, and vessels that form the backbone of Iran's illicit oil economy, directly targeting the financial lifeline of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) and Iran's military apparatus," the US State Department said in a statement on Thursday. | The sanction targeted several Iranian cargo ships involved in the transportation of petroleum products a…
(2026-06-01). They're not even hiding it anymore The Grayzone live. wibailoutpeople.org Cerie Bulivant, a passenger on the Gaza Sumud Flotilla, joins The Grayzone to share his testimony of experiencing heinous abuses and torture by Israeli soldiers after the aid boats were intercepted. Max Blumenthal is then joined by Wyatt Reed from Beirut, who will discuss his coverage of the war in southern Lebanon between invading Israeli …
(2026-06-01). US proposes new plan to ease Israel-Lebanon tensions amid fighting. geo.tv 
Smoke rises from the site of an Israeli strike in the southern Lebanese city of Tyre on May 31, 2026. — AFP Hezbollah asked to halt attacks.Israel urged to avoid Beirut escalation.Washington talks scheduled for June.US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with both Lebanese…
(2026-06-01). FightBackBetter Editor Says: Merge US and Israel Military Formally in Next NDAA? Hell to the F squared NO! NO TO USA MERGER INTO GREATER GENOCIDAL ISRAEL! fightbackbetter.com OK this is a rant sorry. I have been seeing memes claiming this and thinking — nah — this must…
(2026-06-01). Solidarity and fundraising for Cuba in Bilbao. radiohc.cu Hundreds of people gathered at the entrance to Bilbao City Hall, in the Basque Country, where they reiterated their solidarity with Cuba at the close of a fundraising campaign. | According to Prensa Latina, the demonstration received strong popular support for the call made by Euskal Herria-Ekimena, the Basque Country-Cuba friendship association, and the internationalist platform Hegoak, which brings together Basque unions, political parties, and NGOs. | The demonstration was titled "Kuba: Genozidioa Gelditu" (Cuba: Stop the Genocide), and served as the culmination of the campaign "Argia eta indarra Kubarentzat.
(2026-06-01). UK publishes new Mandelson files, raising heat on PM Starmer. scmp.com Peter Mandelson assured the British government it would "never regret" appointing him as ambassador to the United States, according to documents released on Monday, a pledge that was dramatically proven wrong within months. | More than 1,500 pages of files relating to the appointment of Mandelson, a friend of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, as envoy to Washington at the start of US President Donald Trump's second term, were released by the government to comply with a demand by…
(2026-06-01). Clear "Yes for Cuba" at solidarity event in Zimbabwe. radiohc.cu Signatures, cultural expressions, and statements of support marked the "Yes for Cuba" day of solidarity with the Caribbean nation in Zimbabwe, amidst unanimous calls for the lifting of the blockade and opposition to a potential US military aggression. | Nearly 200 graduates from the Caribbean nation, members of the Friendship Association (Zicufa), health and education workers, representatives of government, university, youth, and academic institutions, and Cuban residents attended the event at the diplomatic headquarters with the firm purpose of reiterating that the island is not alone. | Joining the global campa…
(2026-06-01). Around 500 People Are On Hunger Strike At Five ICE Detention Centers. popularresistance.org It started with one man at the Torrance County Detention Facility in New Mexico; a Cuban immigrant named Rogelio Bolufe, who has been in ICE detention since last August. | Around April 28, he raised concerns about conditions at the facility and has since gone on hunger strike. Bolufe mobilized dozens of fellow detainees to protest about legal library access, water quality, tablets, and what he alleges were constitutional abuses. | Bolufe says that on May 5, he was removed from his cell and transferred to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency's field office in Albuquerque, then transferred to Camp Ea…
(2026-06-01). The Rice Catastrophe Paper and the RCP 8.5 Rug-Pull. wattsupwiththat.com Rice has fed civilizations through the Holocene Climatic Optimum, the mid-Holocene warm spike, the Medieval Warm Period, and the Little Ice Age. The paper's own author concedes that aggregate production can be maintained. The paper's own introduction acknowledges that adaptation is already masking the warming that has occurred. And the paper's thirty-times figure rests on a scenario that no longer exists in the literature.
(2026-06-01). Is the US-backed Gaza peace process in serious danger? aljazeera.com Israel killing more Palestinians, moves to seize 70 percent of Gaza Strip…
(2026-06-01). Hamawy, a doctor who worked in Gaza leading race for US Congress. newarab.com 
(2026-06-01). Tomgram: Rebecca Gordon, Endings and Beginnings. warisacrime.org This article originally appeared at TomDispatch.com. To receive TomDispatch in your inbox three times a week, click here. From torture to wars of so many kinds, cruelty seems to have been an essential trait of American ruling groups in this century and Donald Trump has been anything but an exception. He's kidnapped the president of Venezuela; …
(2026-06-01). Albany Father And Child Abducted By ICE Face Venezuela Deportation. mediasanctuary.org A father and his four-year-old child, Alexander and Alexandra, were abducted off of North Lake Ave in Albany and taken to the ICE headquarters at 11 Old Stonebreak Road, Malta NY. ICE agents had been staking out the neighborhood for some days. Hearing that this family was facing immediate removal to Texas and then to Venezuela, Capitol Region Sanctuary Coalition organizers moved quickly and rallied allies outside the headquarters. The next day over fifty neighbors gathered on the corner of Lake Ave and Central Ave in Albany, to denounce ICE and deportations and to amplify rapid response mobilizations against r…
(2026-06-01). WHO hails Saudi Arabia's health measures after safe Hajj season. newarab.com 
(2026-06-01). ICE detained them, and then they vanished. peoplesworld.org 
For about five days in December, Abdullahi Mohamed seemingly vanished into the U.S. immigrant detention system. Immigration and Customs Enforcement had detained him near Portland, Maine, and held him for more than seven weeks in Massachusetts. Then, without warning, ICE began moving him repeatedly across the country, from state to state and facility to facility, …
(2026-06-01). Saturday 5/30: San José…Oligarchs extract. We create. indybay.org Winchester Shopping Center sign | 3137 Stevens Creek Blvd, San Jose, 95117…
(2026-06-01). Every Alley Is Stud Alley. indybay.org announcement re: Pride Stud Alley…
(2026-06-01). Chinese consulate thanks South African rescuers after tourist rescued on Table Mountain. ecns.cn The Chinese Consulate General in Cape Town recently held a commendation ceremony to honor 19 rescue workers who helped save a Chinese tourist stranded on Table Mountain.
(2026-06-01). Chinese naval hospital ship sets sail for mission in South China Sea. ecns.cn GUANGZHOU, May 31 ⚪ The Chinese Peoples Liberation ArmyNavy hospital ship, Silk Road Ark, departed from a military port in Zhanjiang, south Chinas Guangdong Province.
(2026-06-01). Global sea level rise threatens 77-132 million people with inundation. wsws.org As global warming accelerates, sea levels are projected to rise on average 1 meter (3.3 feet) by the end of the century, inundating vast low-lying areas.
(2026-06-01). The British army took control of Philadelphia in 1777. They had a whale of a time. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? The British army took control of the city of Philadelphia during the Revolutionary War, from September 1777 to May 1778. | As Philadelphia celebrates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, those nine months are often referred to as the But from a British perspective, Philly was a really fun town. | "There are balls; there's horse…
(2026-06-01). Trump Admin Uses Iran War Oil Shock to Push Drilling in Alaskan Wilderness. scheerpost.com By Michael Arria This article was originally published by Truthout The five-year plan is expected to cause 4,000 additional oil spills and the destruction of fragile ecosystems. The Trump administration and fellow Republicans are citing the Iran war as a pretext for oil drilling in Alaska, in an attempt to rapidly implement longstanding policy goals …
(2026-06-01). Germany's Ecological Holocaust… Once Fairy Tale Forests Getting Cleared for Wind Turbines. wattsupwiththat.com Germany is chronically stuck in "green" insanity. Prognosis: very poor.
(2026-06-01). Activists plaster missing posters around Mexico stadiums ahead of World Cup. aljazeera.com Activists put up missing persons posters to raise awareness of the disappearance crisis ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
(2026-06-01). French Constitutional Council approves changes to New Caledonia's electoral roll. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Patrick Decloitre, RNZ Pacific correspondent French Pacific desk The French Constitutional Council has validated an adjustment to New Caledonia's restrictions for their forthcoming provincial elections due to be held on 28 June 2026. The adjustment will now allow more than 10,000 people to cast their votes in the French territory's local elections. The ruling…
(2026-06-01). Who benefits from the 'significant improvement' in Hong Kong's finances? scmp.com It's that time of the year again — tax season, so don't forget to fill out your return. It's also the time of the year when the Hong Kong government decides on pay rises for its civil service staff of over 170,000. | There's a well-established system for deciding on pay rises. It includes the pay trend survey submitted to the government last week. Its preliminary results indicate that civil servants are in line for wage increases of 4.12 per cent for senior civil servants, 2.64 per cent for…
(2026-06-01). New York Comptroller's Trip to Israel Raised Ethical Concerns, State Commission Said. theintercept.com Tom DiNapoli's visit was sponsored by a group with financial ties to Israel Bonds, an investment vehicle that has become an issue in his primary.
(2026-06-01). Trump Finally Admits Aloud: "We Shouldn't Have Been in Iran" scheerpost.com Joshua Scheer Donald Trump may have delivered the most honest assessment of the Iran War yet — entirely by accident. In an interview conducted not by a journalist but by his daughter-in-law on Fox News, Trump stumbled into a confession that cuts through months of White House triumphalism, media cheerleading, and endless declarations of victory. …
(2026-06-01). Democratic Party austerity, pseudo-left posturing and a MAGA aspirant: The 2026 Los Angeles mayoral race. wsws.org Los Angeles voters head to the polls amid a billion-dollar budget crisis, mass layoffs and ecological disaster to choose among candidates offering austerity, pseudo-left posturing or right-wing populism.
(2026-06-01). US targeting of drug gangs seen as attempt to shake up Brazil's election. scmp.com The US decision to classify two Brazilian gangs as terrorist organisations is a political one aimed at boosting an ally of US President Donald Trump, the son of former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro, politicians and analysts say. | The gangs join eight other Latin American organised crime groups designated by the US as foreign terrorist organisations. But unlike the rest, they do not operate in the United States.
(2026-06-01). Indian-origin pilot dies in US chopper crash hours after wedding, wife survives. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: An Indian-origin pilot was killed in chopper crash in the United States hours after celebrating his wedding, while his wife survived the deadly crash. | What began as a dream wedding for a young Indian-origin couple ended in tragedy when a helicopter carrying them crashed shortly after takeoff, killing the groom and the pilot while leaving the bride seriously injured. | Dave Fiji, 25, an Atlanta resident and pilot with Delta Air Lines, died when the five-seater Robinson helicopter crashed near Dawsonville in Dawson County on Friday. His wife, Jessni, survived the crash and remains hospitalized wit…
(2026-06-01). Mamdani's "COGE" commission to prepare deeper cuts to New York City social programs and regulations. wsws.org After avoiding mass layoffs and cuts to social programs in the 2027 New York City budget, Mamdani has announced the formation of COGE to recommend the implementation of permanent austerity.
(2026-06-01). Gangster Capitalism And Corruption In Trump's America. popularresistance.org Corruption has never been far from the center of American politics. Some of the most notorious scandals stretch from the cronyism of Warren G. Harding to the abuses of power exposed during the Watergate scandal under Richard Nixon. Yet many historians argue that what distinguishes Donald Trump from earlier corrupt presidencies is that corruption no longer operates behind closed doors, shielded by the liberal rituals of institutional legitimacy and the euphemisms of political decorum. Under Trump, corruption is performed openly as spectacle, celebrated as a sign of strength, wealth, vengeance, and personal loyalty…
(2026-06-01). Golden Gate Bridge Protestors Testimony Begins Friday. indybay.org Seven Bay Area Community Members charged with felony conspiracy and false imprisonment for stopping traffic on the Golden Gate Bridge on Tax Day 2024 testify in front of the jury…
(2026-06-01). Pro-Palestinian activists plan protest against 'Israeli pond' diplomacy push in Pacific. asiapacificreport.nz 
Asia Pacific Report Israel is working with US Christian Zionists to make the Pacific "an Israeli pond" to help deliver votes in the United Nations, warns the advocacy and protest movement Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA). National spokesperson Rinad Tamimi said in a statement today that PSNA would picket the Fiji High Commission in Wellington…
(2026-06-01). Ex-US Fed Chair Powell warns against politicisation amid Trump's attacks. aljazeera.com Jerome Powell says the US central bank is undergoing a 'stress test' like other institutions in the current era.
(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). Court blocks US military removing transgender troops for now. scmp.com US President Donald Trump has suffered a partial legal setback in his push to exclude transgender people from the military. | The Trump administration may not remove the plaintiffs who brought the case from active military service, a federal appeals court in Washington said on Monday. The wider ban remains in place for now, however, giving the administration time to appeal.
(2026-06-01). Arsenal fall short in Budapest. thecanary.co 
Arsenal were beaten by Paris Saint-Germain on penalties after a 1-1 draw in the Champions League final, a result that leaves a mixture of pride and frustration in its wake. The Gunners matched a star-studded PSG for long stretches, pushed the game to the limit, and ultimately lost in the lottery of spot-kicks. For Arsenal […] | By
(2026-06-01). Kenyans protest planned US Ebola quarantine facility. aljazeera.com Hundreds protest near the site of the planned facility, which would serve US nationals exposed to the virus.
(2026-06-01). Weekly Climate and Energy News Roundup. wattsupwiththat.com "The difference between stupidity and genius is that genius has its limits.." — Albert Einstein…
(2026-06-01). Ultra-orthodox draft protests cripple central Israel. newarab.com 
Tens of thousands of ultra-Orthodox demonstrated across Israel's police said demonstrators blocked major intersections and attacked a soldier who disembarked from a bus near a protest. Police struggled to control the crowds with water cannons and horses. | The protest largely crippled the country's centre, with highways close…
(2026-06-01). 'Criticism of Israel is not antisemitic' UK Jewish group's viral video. thecanary.co 
"Antisemitism is real. Criticism of Israel is not antisemitic." That's the clear message from a UK Jewish group whose social media video featuring members repeating these two statements has now gone viral. The reel by Hastings Jews for Justice, with backing from several prominent Jewish groups, has racked up tens of thousands of views and […] | By
(2026-06-01). Egypt's Hamza Abdelkarim signs Nike deal ahead of World Cup. newarab.com 
The 18-year-old will now endorse the sports manufacturing giant, exclusively wear and promote their products in a move that will pro…
(2026-06-01). Around the World, Global Solidarity and Cooperation are Remarkably Popular. warisacrime.org One of the curious ironies of our time is that, although many politicians spout heated nationalist rhetoric, rail against foreign nations, and belittle international cooperation, this approach to international affairs is not at all what most people want. The climate of aggressive nationalism is clear enough. In nations around the globe, demagogues (usually of a …
(2026-06-01). Iran denies reports about president's resignation. ecns.cn TEHRAN, June 1 ⚪ A senior Iranian official on Sunday denied media reports claiming that Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian had resigned.
(2026-06-01). China sees rapid rise in youth athletics competitions. ecns.cn TAIYUAN, June 1 ⚪ As International Childrens Day arrives and the 2026 China KidsAthletics Month campaign closes, youth athletics activities continue to gain momentum across China.
(2026-06-01). Reform councillor accused of stealing a constituent's video. thecanary.co 
Since Reform UK did well in the 2025 local elections, there's been a steady stream of stories about how weird their new councillors are. Because Reform won even more seats in the 2026 locals, that stream is fast becoming a river, with stories like this regularly bubbling to the surface: Reform: you wouldn't steal a […] | By
(2026-06-01). China's Niu sets new Asian women's pole vault record. ecns.cn BEIJING, May 31 ⚪ Chinas Niu Chunge set a new Asian womens pole vault record by clearing 4.73 meters at the fourth stop of Chinas National Athletics Grand Prix in Bengbu on Sunday.
(2026-06-01). Protesters rally at N.J. Gov. Sherrill's office, saying she is 'enabling these Gestapo-Nazi tactics'. 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? About 60 people attended a rally Monday afternoon at the statehouse in Trenton, New Jersey, to object to Gov. Mikie Sherrill's handling of protesters in Newark, who have been advocating for better conditions inside and outside of Over the past week, there have been violent clashes between protesters and U.S…
(2026-06-01). 'What's the word?' New Jersey voters look for answers about Tom Kean Jr.'s absence from Congress. whyy.org 
When New Jersey voters gathered this week to talk with a state lawmaker about affordable housing and new data centers, there was something else on their mind, too. Where is their congressman, Republican Tom Kean Jr.? | "What's the word?" Steve McCabe, an 80-year-old retired lawyer, asked Jon Bramnick, a GOP state senator. | Bramnick had no answer for Kean's unexplained medical absence that has stretched over nearly three months. But he told the audience how Kean hated to miss votes when they served together in the Legislature, even if that meant driving through a snowstorm. | "I said, 'Tom, we should really turn…
(2026-06-01). Despite Climate Policy Setbacks, a Just Transition Is Still Within Reach. truthout.org 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 a future free of fossil fuels. Greenhouse gas emissions continue to grow, which means humans are continuing to make the climate crisis worse. Global average temperatures are expected to stay at record levels for… |
(2026-06-01). Xenophobia Reveals Unresolved Historical Fractures in Latin America. orinocotribune.com By Damian Fossi — May 29, 2026 | There is a sentimental fantasy called "Latin America." A comfortable idea, repeated for decades in political discourses, cultural festivals, and continental unity songs. The notion that Latin Americans share a historical brotherhood based on language, colonization, miscegenation, and a common experience in the face of foreign powers. Yet, a migration crisis, an economic recession, or a wave of crime is enough to discover that this fraternity is usually much more fragile than we imagine. | Xenophobia among Latin Americans is one of the most uncomfortable issues on the continen…
(2026-06-01). Polling suggests Arab-majority parties could shift Israeli policy—if they stay united. peoplesworld.org 
TEL AVIV—If the elections for the Israeli legislature, the Knesset, were held today, the "Joint List"—an alliance of Arab-majority political parties—would become the third largest party in, according to the results of a poll taken last week. Elections are due sometime before Oct. 27, 2026. According to the poll, the Joint List would receive 16 …
(2026-06-01). Nakba Day Commemorated in Osaka, Japan. worldbeyondwar.org 
By Gerry Yokota, World BEYOND War, June 1, 2026 | On Saturday, May 16, members of the Japan chapter of World BEYOND War participated in two Nakba Day events in Osaka. | The first event was an interfaith prayer service organized by Kairos Palestine Japan. The liturgy was prepared by Global Kairos Asia. The service ended with congregants singing this beautiful lullaby. | The last lines of the lullaby are from a poem by Mahmoud Darwish: | The seeds of a grain of wheat dying
| Will…
(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). Powell uses JFK award speech to defend Fed from political pressure. scmp.com Former US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell used one of his first major public appearances since leaving office to defend independent institutions while accepting an award Sunday honouring his efforts to preserve the central bank's independence. | Speaking at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library, Powell called universities, courts, Congress and the central bank "the foundation and the embodiment of our democracy" and argued that the Fed's independence was a "priceless asset" that must be…
(2026-06-01). Can Morocco trump its 2022 success in the 2026 World Cup? thecanary.co 
After the Atlas Lions stole the show at the 2022 Qatar World Cup, becoming the first Arab and African team to reach the semi-finals, Morocco enters the 2026 edition with aspirations that extend far beyond repeating their historic achievement. Having transformed from the tournament's surprise package to one of the world's leading teams, Morocco now […] | By
(2026-06-01). A simple — yet expensive — way to climate-proof the grid: Bury the power lines. grist.org 
Power lines across the country weren't designed for a changing climate, with much of the nation's grid built more than half a century ago. Today, stronger storms and heavier precipitation cause hundreds of outages a year, many because of trees falling on above-ground power lines. | In northern Michigan, some utilities want to change that. | In March 2025, a devastating ice storm hit the region, knocking down trees and snapping utility poles. Thousands of people lost power for weeks. | During the blackout, Lewiston, Michigan, resident Wanda Whiting suddenly had to get her husband, Dave, to the hospital. He was…
(2026-06-01). Resistance is only half the equation. wagingnonviolence.org 
This article When movements are at their most powerful, they not only withdraw cooperation from unjust systems, but build the capacity to live without them. | This article
(2026-06-01). Ex-Your Party activists form new Socialist Federation. thecanary.co 
250 delegates representing Your Party branches and former branches across England, Scotland and Wales met in an online conference on 31 May and launched the Socialist Federation. Delegates included representatives of groups in London, Bristol, Cardiff, Birmingham, Coventry, Leeds, Sheffield, Manchester, Essex, North Devon, Dundee, Newcastle and Cumbria. Attendees said they'd comprehensively lost patience with […] | By
(2026-06-01). Richard Wolff: Europe and the US at the crossroads, then and now. therealnews.com 
This story originally appeared in Professor Richard Wolff's Substack on By the end of World War 2 in Europe, that continent's extremely violent self-destruction had killed tens of millions and wrecked many economies. Its politically dominant employer classes had driven their national governments to a clash that had produced those results. By 1945 the war's outcome had proved far worse than many in those classes had imagined or wanted before t…
(2026-06-01). China makes substantial progress in improving accessibility for children with disabilities: UNICEF representative. ecns.cn BEIJING, June 1 ⚪ China has made substantial progress in improving accessibility for children with disabilities, said Amakobe Sande, the United Nations Childrens FundRepresentative to China.
(2026-06-01). Asian Killer Mosquito: The Climate Threat Europe Can No Longer Ignore. thinktank.pk For decades, Europe viewed tropical diseases as distant problems belonging to other continents. Dengue fever, chikungunya, Zika virus, and mosquito-borne epidemics were largely associated with Southeast Asia, Africa, and South America. That assumption is rapidly collapsing. The Asian tiger mosquito, one of the world's most invasive insect species, is now spreading deeper into Europe and …
(2026-06-01). Trump halts $1.8bn 'anti-weaponisation' fund amid bipartisan backlash. aljazeera.com The announcement comes after Trump met with congressional Republicans over concerns about his settlement with the IRS.
(2026-06-01). 'My Personal Pride and Joy': Mandelson's UK Palantir Deal. bylinetimes.com On 22 July 2025, Britain's Ambassador to the United States sent a short email to the two most senior aides in Downing Street. The subject line was a name: "Peter Thiel." | "This celebrated techie is in London til Aug 9," Lord Mandelson wrote to Morgan McSweeney, then the Prime Minister's Chief of Staff, and his deputy Jill Cuthbertson. "I don't know whether you have been approached already, but would the PM like to meet him?" | Contained in the second tranche of the so-called Mandelson files laid before Parliament, this email is one of a series of moments in which Mandelson personally connected the UK governme…
(2026-06-01). Turkey's Secretive Electronic Warfare Jet Appears In New Imagery. twz.com 
(2026-06-01). Workers facing 'systemic violations' of rights worldwide: report. geo.tv 
(2026-06-01). China Coast Guard patrols waters east of Taiwan Island. ecns.cn The China Coast Guard (CCG) conducted a law-enforcement patrol Monday in waters east of Taiwan in response to Japan and the Philippines' announcement of maritime delimitation talks in the area, a CCG spokesperson said.
(2026-06-01). Starbucks Workers United: 'Sure, Jan.!'. wibailoutpeople.org 
View this email in your browser Welcome to Solidarity Saturday, your weekly highlight reel and shortcut to staying plugged in. Union baristas are fighting for higher wages, minimum staffing, more hours, and real protections against discrimination and unsafe conditions. A fair contract is within reach… if Starbucks executives would stop stalling and actually show up …
(2026-06-01). Everybody Moves The Asian Diaspora: Wei Qin from China. mediasanctuary.org This weekly series profiles the migration stories of members of our community, whether the migration be their own stories of that of their parents or grandparents, and reminds us that migration touches us all, as it is a part of the human experience. | This episode is a part of Season 2 of the Everybody Moves series. Season 2 features stories collected and produced by a team of students at the University at Albany. | This week we feature Wei Qin from China.
(2026-06-01). Understanding AI market intelligence for anthropic stock tracking. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-01). The rise of anti-refugee violence in the Netherlands: What history reveals. wsws.org What is unfolding is not a spontaneous eruption of "popular anger," as it is often portrayed, but the outcome of a consciously cultivated political campaign by the bourgeois establishment and official media, developed over many years.
(2026-06-01). Ultra-Orthodox protesters clash with Israeli police over army draft. aljazeera.com Police seen dragging ultra-Orthodox protesters from under a bus after they blocked roads in Jerusalem over conscription.
(2026-06-01). International Children's Day gala staged in Beijing. ecns.cn The themed gala "Growing Up with the Motherland" celebrating International Children's Day was held at the National Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing. The event was jointly organized by the China Soong Ching Ling Foundation, the China Welfare Institute, and other organizations.
(2026-06-01). Sanders Proposes Sovereign Wealth Fund to Harness AI Profits for Public Good. truthout.org Sen. Bernie Sanders on Monday announced he will soon introduce legislation that would give the American public "a direct ownership stake" in the largest artificial intelligence companies in the U.S. by establishing a sovereign wealth fund, which would ensure everyone benefits from the rapidly advancing technology. Sanders (I-Vt.) wrote in a New York Times op-ed that his American AI Sovereign… |
(2026-06-01). US host cities made transit improvements a World Cup goooooooal. grist.org 
The latest addition to Seattle's already impressive public transit system opened to great fanfare this spring when more than 200,000 people rode the Crosslake Connection light rail line. | Its March 28 debut was second only to the parade that followed the Seahawks' Super Bowl victory as Sound Transit's busiest day ever. Trains now glide across Lake Washington on what is believed to be the world's first electric rail line that spans a floating bridge, linking the city with Bellevue and Redmond, and doubling the frequency of stops in the heart of Emerald City. | Those same tracks will carry tens of thousands of…
(2026-06-01). AI giant Anthropic files for US IPO as investors bet big on AI future. aljazeera.com Anthropic, which operates AI chatbot Claude, did not disclose the size or the terms of the offering.
(2026-06-01). 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.
(2026-06-01). South Jersey woman turns health scare into dream bookstore in Bordentown. 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? After building a strong following throughout South Jersey through her mobile bookstore, Charity Herndon is preparing to open the first permanent home for The opening weekend will include a regency-themed celebration inspired by Jane Austen's era. | For Herndon, a Black…
(2026-06-01). 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.
(2026-06-01). People celebrate holy month of Saga Dawa in Lhasa. ecns.cn The Saga Dawa Festival honoring the life of Buddha is celebrated on the 15th day of the 4th Tibetan month, which falls on May 31 this year, and is one of the most important religious festivals celebrated in Tibet. Buddhists on this day usually goes to temples, raise a prayer pole and light butter lamps.
(2026-06-01). How Whoopi Goldberg And Tracy Morgan Are Leading The 2026 Wellness Shift. newsone.com 
ShutterStock royalty-free image #2003674955, 'Group of multiethnic mature people stretching arms outdoor. Middle aged yoga class doing breathing exercise at park. Beautifil women and fit men doing breath exercise together with outstretched arms. ' uploaded by user #301539971, retrieved from ShutterStock on April 30th, 2026. License details available at Whoopi Goldberg and Tracy Morgan are leading the wellness shift in 2026 by doing something stil…
(2026-06-01). Washington proposes 'roadmap' for de-escalation in Lebanon: US official. aljazeera.com Plan aims to create conducive environment for a gradual de-escalation and cessation of all hostilities, official says.
(2026-06-01). Controversial stress-relief toy sparks concern over children's mental health. ecns.cn A stress-relief toy known as "Natasha," a palm-sized squeeze doll marketed as "ugly-cute," has gone viral on Chinese social media, raising concerns among parents and educators about its potential impact on children's emotional development.
(2026-06-01). Building Unity 2026 Statewide Democracy Tour June 19-November 3. wibailoutpeople.org Traveling to every Indigenous Nation, region, & congressional district of Wisconsin! Tour stops will be a wide & everchanging variety of activities designed to increase voter education & activation, expand our movement building infrastructure, & deepen our solidarity relationships that are needed now. Tour stops will include: Join for this 20 week tour whenever it …
(2026-06-01). Sheinbaum accuses US of 'interference' amid probe of Mexican officials. aljazeera.com Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has accused the United States of interfering in Mexico's internal affairs.
(2026-06-01). Climate Gentrification Is Hitting Miami's Black Neighborhoods Hard. truthout.org By the time Latonya Floyd came outside, the photographer's lens was already pointed toward her family's home. There was "no knock, no hello," she said. When she asked what he was doing, he replied that he was "just getting pictures of the property," for his boss, a real estate investor. The Floyds had lived in that house for three generations, through racial uprisings in the 1960s… |
(2026-06-01). US to drastically slash number of embassies in Africa that can process visas. scmp.com The US State Department plans to drastically slash the number of US embassies and consulates in Africa that can process visas for foreigners seeking to go to the United States. | The almost 50 US embassies and consulates that are processing visa applications will be reduced to 20 in the coming weeks, according to three US officials and an internal memo obtained by Associated Press.
(2026-06-01). 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.
(2026-06-01). Former election clerk Tina Peters released after Trump pressure campaign. aljazeera.com Peters had been sentenced to nine years in state prison after allowing access to Colorado state voting machines.
(2026-06-01). As the U.S. Avoids the Thucydides Trap, Will It Face the Syracuse Dilemma? uwidata.com By Adem Kƒ±lƒ±àß, Political Scientist Now entering the third month of his war with Iran, Trump has reached a critical crossroads. Hundreds of airstrikes may have killed Iran's top-tier leaders, severely damaged its air force and navy, and depleted its missile stockpiles and production facilities, yet Iran continues to defy the U.S. Even after targeting …
(2026-06-01). US targeting of Brazilian gangs is an attempt to sway election there, experts say. scmp.com The US decision to classify two Brazilian gangs as terrorist organisations is a political one aimed at boosting an ally of US President Donald Trump, the son of former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro, politicians and analysts say. | The gangs join eight other Latin American organised crime groups designated by the US as foreign terrorist organisations. But unlike the rest, they do not operate in the United States.
(2026-06-01). Jefferson Health doctor dreams up EpiPen alternative autoinjector that attaches to your phone. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Dr. Edmund Pribitkin watched his teenage daughter rush around as she got ready for a school dance. All she was taking along was a very small clutch purse. | "And I said to her as she was making her way out, 'Well I hope you have your EpiPen in there,'" Pribitkin said, adding that his daughter replied 'Dad,'" with exasperation. | Pribitkin was concerned. At the time, his daughter had a bad nut allergy. She had a prescription for
(2026-06-01). Tianya Community resumes after three-year shutdown, launches new domain. ecns.cn Tianya Community, one of China's most influential online forums from the early internet era, resumed access Monday after being offline for more than three years.
(2026-06-01). Everybody Moves Migrant Business Owners: Amit from India. mediasanctuary.org This weekly series profiles the migration stories of members of our community, whether the migration be their own stories of that of their parents or grandparents, and reminds us that migration touches us all, as it is a part of the human experience. | This episode is a part of Season 2 of the Everybody Moves series. Season 2 features stories collected and produced by a team of students at the University at Albany. | This week we feature Amit from India.
(2026-06-01). What does Israel's capture of Beaufort Castle actually achieve. newarab.com 
Israeli forces raised their flag over the The Israeli army announced it had taken control of the Crusader-era fortress, known in Arabic as Qalaat al-Shaqif, following days of heavy bombardment of surrounding villa…
(2026-06-01). Protesters call on Kenyan government to halt femicide crisis. aljazeera.com Advocacy groups have given the government 40 days to intervene to deal with the plague of gender-based violence.
(2026-06-01). Foreign Christians ask for forgiveness over failure to support Israel at Knesset. aljazeera.com 'Lord, please forgive us for all the things that we did that we did not support Israel.'
(2026-06-01). Abby Martin: The US military machine is destroying our planet. therealnews.com 
"The rest of the world is ready to go. They're waiting for Americans. They're looking at us and saying, 'It's time for you guys to wake up, because we don't want our planet destroyed [by] your out-of-control government and military empire." | "The rest of the world is ready to go. They're waiting for Americans. They're looking at us and saying, 'It's time for you guys to wake up, because we don't want our planet destroyed [by] your out-of-control government and military empire." climate change,Military Industrial Complex,video,war,Abby Martin
(2026-06-01). 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.
(2026-06-01). Southeast Asia in the Global South. uwidata.com By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer The "Global South" is a useful shorthand expression applied for decades to describe countries in Africa, Latin America, Asia, and Oceania which have shared colonial histories, development issues, and peripheral positions in the world economy. In postcolonial solidarity rhetoric, the Global South paradigm aims to place at its center structural distortions …
(2026-06-01). Why are art schools disappearing in America? wsws.org Arts education has suffered an unprecedented reversal in the past few years. Art schools, a number of which have served students and communities for over 100 years, have been abruptly closed.
(2026-06-01). 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.
(2026-06-01). Explosion reported at Hanwha Aerospace facility in S. Korea's Daejeon. ecns.cn SEOUL, June 1 ⚪ Authorities received a report of an explosion at the Hanwha Aerospace facility in Daejeon, South Korea, after a loud bang was heard by witnesses, Yonhap News Agency reported Monday.
(2026-06-01). WHYY Newscast for Monday 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-06-01). The Peter Mandelson Network. thecanary.co 
The Labour front bench will not be looking forward to the return of Parliament. On 1 June 2026, after the parliamentary recess, the second set of the Mandelson Files will be released, set to expose the disgraced Epstein-informant's cosy relationship with senior Labour Party officials. Mandelson and the Policy Network Last week, it was revealed […] | By
(2026-06-01). China's SAIC plans to build first EU car plant in Spain's Galicia. scmp.com China's SAIC Motor plans to set ⁠up a car ⁠factory in Spain's ⁠northwestern region of Galicia that would be its first production facility in the European Union, the regional government said on Monday. | Galicia's leader Alfonso Rueda said his administration ‌had given strategic priority to the project, with an initial investment envisaged at around €200 million (US$232 million).
(2026-06-01). Farage spits his dummy out over Desert Island Discs snub. thecanary.co 
Between 2016-2020, right-wingers like Nigel Farage were fond of accusing the left of being 'easily offended'. At some point, however, these same people realised that being offended was great for driving attention and they dove in both feet first. Abolish the BBC licence fee. pic.twitter.com/y6pWf4VR5C — Nigel Farage MP (@Nigel_Farage) May 31, 2026 The first […] | By
(2026-06-01). UK govt to release second batch of ex-US envoy Mandelson files. newarab.com 
British ministers braced on Monday for the release of potentially embarrassing documents relating to Hundreds of files expected to run to more than 1,000 pages were to be published on Monday as the scandal over
(2026-06-01). The Real Story of the D-Day Weather Forecast. wattsupwiththat.com Weather prediction was a primitive, subjective affair at that time. There were no numerical weather prediction models, little understanding of jet streams and upper-level weather features, and an acute lack of observations, particularly over the ocean.
(2026-06-01). Torture, Racism, War and Male Chauvinism: Fighting Back. juancole.com (
(2026-06-01). 'After the Whales Spoke' brings COVID-conscious theater to Western Massachusetts. thecanary.co 
A mask-required reading of After the Whales Spoke, a new play written and directed by Molly Brennan, will be performed Saturday 6 June 2026, from 7 to 9 p.m. at The LAVA Center in Greenfield, Massachusetts, as part of LAVA's fourth annual On the Boards New Play Fest. The story is described as follows: Street […] | By
(2026-06-01). Saturday 6/13: Film Screening: The Palestine Laboratory. indybay.org The Albany Public Library is located at 1247 Marin Ave. in Albany. Free parking available and walking distance from EC Plaza BART. Enter the Edith Stone Room. Doors open at 10: 15…
(2026-06-01). IFAB shakes up 2026 World Cup with new rules. thecanary.co 
Football's rulemakers have sharpened the playbook. Ahead of the 2026 World Cup, the International Football Association Board (IFAB) has approved a compact, hard-hitting package of changes designed to speed play, curb gamesmanship and give VAR clearer teeth. Fans can expect quicker restarts, stricter conduct rules and new limits on tactical time-outs. What has IFAB introduced? […] | By
(2026-06-01). New Jersey Governor Acquiesces to DHS, Deploys Police Outside Delaney Hall. truthout.org On Sunday night, New Jersey police arrested dozens of protesters for defying a curfew outside of Delaney Hall, the immigration jail in Newark, New Jersey, where hundreds of detainees are on day 11 of a hunger strike. Newark Mayor Ras Baraka instituted the curfew on Saturday night, after both state and local police charged at the protesters. The day before, Democratic Gov. |
(2026-06-01). 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.
(2026-06-01). Trump Administration's 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' Weaponizes Redress. hrw.org Click to expand Image | An American flag flies outside the Department of Justice in Washington, March 22, 2019. | © 2019 AP Photo/Andrew Harnik | The Trump administration's decision to establish a US$1.776 billion "Anti-Weaponization Fund" to compensate participants of the January 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol Building in Washington, DC, has triggered widespread public outrage. Many people, including Black reparations movement leaders and advocates, have pointed out a jarring double standard: as the administration moves quickly to provide financial redress for its political base, decades of institutional…
(2026-06-01). WHYY Newscast for Monday 5:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-06-01). AI Torture, Fighting Back, IBT & Using AI To Fight The Bosses. indybay.org WorkWeek covers the role of inward AI inferred cameras in truck cabs and what this means to millions of workers. They have been installed in trucks throughout the country and they are causing tumors and cataracts for many truckers who are under these cameras for up to 60 hours a week. WorkWeek also looks at how AI is being used by workers to fight back against bosses.
(2026-06-01). List-Building 101, or How to Expand Your Reach as a Troublemaker. scheerpost.com Lisa Xu Labor Notes Effective troublemakers need many skills. One of the most important, though not the most glamorous, is list-building. If you otherwise have the fundamentals of organizing in place but you're still struggling to reach more people, make sure you're paying attention to your list and not leaving an opportunity on the table. KEY COMPONENTS …
(2026-06-01). Lens defender Abdulhamid spearheads Saudi 2026 World Cup squad. newarab.com 
(2026-06-01). DoD not allowed to fix most of its own stuff. Guess who's cashing in? responsiblestatecraft.org Because defense contracts
(2026-06-01). The reality of US-Israel relations—Part 2. wsws.org Reducing the origins of the war to the manoeuvres of the Israel lobby or the decisions of Israel's government sidelines the historical, geopolitical, socio‚Äëeconomic and class dynamics that have shaped the conflict.
(2026-06-01). A party of Independents will only succeed if it is transparent. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-01). WHYY Newscast for Monday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-06-01). Should billionaires pay more taxes? whyy.org As America's billionaire class grows, some states and some in Congress are proposing a wealth tax. Polls show most Americans think the rich aren't paying their fair share.
(2026-06-01). 'Before, the land sustained us': Who benefits from Guinea's bauxite wealth? aljazeera.com The country has vast reserves of the ore, a source material for aluminium. But citizens still languish in poverty.
(2026-06-01). Graham Platner And The New Politics Of Character. levernews.com On CBS' Face the Nation on Sunday, Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) was
(2026-06-01). June 4th BNP Forum on Kenwood Data Center. mediasanctuary.org On Thursday, June 4th, Bethlehem Neighbors for Peace is sponsoring a forum on the issue of data centers coming to the Capital District and their impact on electricity and water use. A main focus in the proposal to redevelop the old Kenwood Center in the South End of Albany. Professional engineer Oliver Holmes talks with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine. The event will be at 7 PM at the Bethlehem Public Library, 451 Delaware Avenue, Delmar…
(2026-06-01). A Year After Beating Back Trump's First ICE Surge, Los Angeles Remains Vigilant. truthout.org One year after the Trump administration deployed thousands of federal agents to Los Angeles to arrest and detain people, immigrant rights activists are cautiously optimistic about the success of their organizing efforts. Although arrests by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Southern California have dramatically dropped, organizers expect them to ramp up again in the future. |
(2026-06-01). British Sikh man jailed for life for student killing in Southampton. scmp.com A UK court on Monday jailed a British Sikh man for life for killing a university student in a case that sparked anger after police handcuffed the dying victim following a false claim of racial abuse. | A judge at Southampton Crown Court sentenced Vickrum Digwa, a 23-year-old local resident, to life in prison with an obligation to spend at least 21 years in jail for the killing of 18-year-old student Henry Nowak on December 3.
(2026-06-01). NZ King's Birthday Honours 2026: Pasifika people among those recognised. asiapacificreport.nz By Tiana Haxton, RNZ Pacific Twelve Pasifika people in New Zealand received awards in this year's King's Birthday Honours. The New Zealand Royal Honours acknowledges people who have served their communities and recognises their achievements. The honors system includes three Orders: The Order of New Zealand; The New Zealand Order of Merit; and The King's…
(2026-06-01). International arbitrators reject $134M claim by Rwanda on UK. newarab.com 
(2026-06-01). Israel threatens Beirut strikes; Hezbollah attacks kill soldier. newarab.com 
(2026-06-01). 'A Midsummer Night's Dream': Athenian violence and theatrical utopia. peoplesworld.org 
Set against pagan associations of midsummer festivity and disorder, A Midsummer Night's Dream is usually presented as one of Shakespeare's most carefree comedies. Yet such a reading risks overlooking the darker foundation upon which the comedy rests. The play's enchantment and comic confusion emerge from a social order defined by violence, hierarchy, and coercion. Shakespeare …
(2026-06-01). EU Imperialism Marching After Hungarian Coup. covertactionmagazine.com On April 12th, a political earthquake in Hungary upended 16 years of continuous rule by Viktor Orban. It was a period characterized by constant and ever-mounting confrontation between Budapest and the European Commission, the EU's executive body. Now, Orban's exit has removed a major barrier to EU federalization, and imperialism. Brussels' fingerprints are plastered all …
(2026-06-01). Tense election night in Colombia as country heads to presidential runoff. aljazeera.com Colombia's election heads to a June 21 runoff after a tight first round between de la Espriella and Cepeda.
(2026-06-01). Colombia's outsider candidate defied the polls. aljazeera.com Far-right outsider, Abelardo de la Espriella, will face leftist senator, Ivan Cepeda on June 21.
(2026-06-01). Saturday 5/30: ART and REVOLUTION ~ Opening Reception. indybay.org Companeros Del Barrio | 474 Valencia St. | San Francisco, CA 94103…
(2026-06-01). 'Su Super League' match ignites football passion in Zhenjiang. ecns.cn Changzhou defeated Zhenjiang 2-0 on Saturday in the Jiangsu City Football League, known as the Su Super League.