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2026-06-03: News Headlines

hindustantimes (2026-06-03). Hezbollah's attacks keep coming, Bibi's top man keeps threatening Dahiyeh – who has the real plan. hindustantimes.com Israel's Defence Minister Israel Katz declared that there is "no ceasefire" in Lebanon and warned that any continued attacks on Israeli settlements could trigger strikes on Beirut's Dahiyeh district. His remarks came after reports that Israel had halted a planned assault on Beirut following diplomatic pressure and rising regional tensions. Katz said the IDF would continue operations against Hezbollah across Lebanon and insisted that Israel would maintain its security zone and military pressure until its objectives were achieved. He also claimed that hundreds of thousands of residents evacuated Dahiyeh after Israe…

aljazeera (2026-06-03). Benjamin Netanyahu faces Israeli backlash over Lebanon strategy. aljazeera.com Hawkish voices in Israel have accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of holding back on bombing Beirut.

ptcnews.tv (2026-06-03). Iran attacks US bases in Kuwait, Bahrain in retaliation for strikes on Qesham Island. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Iran launched missiles and drones at US military bases in Kuwait and Bahrain on Wednesday, saying the attacks were in retaliation for an earlier US strike on Iran's Qeshm Island. Iran's Armed Forces claimed they targeted the US Fifth Fleet and a US air base in the region, describing the operation as a response to US attacks on an Iranian telecommunications facility and an oil tanker. They said the strikes were part of the "more severe" retaliation they had previously warned about. | Meanwhile, Kuwait's military said its air defence systems successfully intercepted incoming missiles and drones. Res…

newarab (2026-06-03). Iran attack shuts Kuwait airport after US strike on Qeshm. newarab.com Kuwait's state news agency KUNA reported that an Iranian drone strike hit a passenger terminal at Kuwait International Airport, wounding several people and forcing the suspension of air traffic. | The General Directorate of Civil Av…

Reuters (2026-06-03). US and Iran exchange new attacks as sides locked in stalemate. scmp.com Gulf hostilities flared anew on Wednesday, with the US military saying Iranian missile attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait and other regional targets were either thwarted or failed, as diplomacy between Washington and Tehran showed little progress. | Two Iranian missiles shot at Kuwait fell short or broke apart in flight, while several ballistic missiles aimed at regional targets failed and three missiles heading for Bahrain were intercepted, US Central Command said.

aljazeera (2026-06-03). Hezbollah video shows attack on Israeli troops at Lebanon's Beaufort Castle. aljazeera.com Hezbollah has released drone video showing attacks targeting Israeli forces occupying Beaufort Castle…

aljazeera (2026-06-03). Israel's invasion of southern Lebanon devastates centuries of history. aljazeera.com From Phoenician temples to Crusader castles, heritage sites bear the brunt of Israel's expanding military offensive.

hindustantimes (2026-06-03). From Iran to another trap: Trump's US now prepares for two-front missile war it knows it's losing. hindustantimes.com As tensions with China and Russia intensify, the U.S. Navy is investing $100 million to prepare for the missile threats it fears most. Using the supersonic GQM-163A Coyote target missile, American warships will train against sea-skimming attack profiles designed to replicate advanced Chinese and Russian anti-ship weapons, sharpening readiness for a potential future conflict in the Indo-Pacific and beyond.

LVP (2026-06-03). UAW Members Demand that UAW Rescind Endorsement of Zionist /Billionaire Shill Scott Wiener. indybay.org Rank and file members of UAW 4811 and UAW 2035 are demanding that the UAW 4811, Region 6 and the UAW rescind their support of Zionist billionaire shill Scott Wiener. Wiener who is being funded by the Zionists has played a role in targeting UC faculty and UAW 4811 members who have opposed the genocide in Gaza.

ICRC (2026-06-03). The ICRC's response to affected populations and infrastructure following the events of January 2026 in Venezuela. icrc.org

ptcnews.tv (2026-06-03). US proposes 12.5 % tariff on India, China over forced labour import curbs. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: India and China are among 60 economies that could face new US tariffs after Washington proposed import duties of up to 12.5% on countries it believes have not done enough to curb the trade of goods linked to forced labour. | The proposal was announced by the Office of the United States Trade Representative under Section 301 of the US Trade Act of 1974, the same law used during US President Donald Trump's first term to impose tariffs on Chinese goods. Section 301 allows the US government to take trade action against countries it considers to be engaging in unfair practices that harm American econom…

Doctors Against Genocide (2026-06-03). Sunday 6/28: Doctors Against Genocide (DAG) Weekly Webinar. indybay.org

Allan Fisher (2026-06-03). Wednesday 6/3: No War on Cuba! indybay.org at corner of Ocean and Water Street, Santa Cruz…

WSWS (2026-06-03). The balance sheet of Castroism as Trump prepares war on Cuba. wsws.org Workers in Cuba, the US and across the Americas must urgently mobilize in opposition to Trump's blockade and war plans, but effective opposition to imperialism requires a historical balance sheet of Castroism and the Cuban Revolution.

Ed Newman (2026-06-03). Saying Raúl is more than enough. radiohc.cu Raúl turns 95. It's no ordinary age, almost a century. His name, though common, is not just any name either. Earned through admiration and example, it resonates with the Cuban people in a particular, intimate way, like that of a father or a brother. | Raúl is the young man who followed Fidel to Havana, not only to continue his studies, but also—though he didn't know it then—to dream alongside him of changing the Cuban reality, a reality plagued by injustices. | Achieving this was no easy task, nor was it accomplished overnight, as revolutions never are. Much blood of valuable individuals stained the i…

Leon Kunstenaar (2026-06-03). No War on Cuba! in SF Action on Market & Powell. indybay.org Trump threatens Cuba in continuing aggression against perceived weaker nations…

LVP (2026-06-03). Defend Cuba! SF Rally Against US Blockade Attacks On Cuba & Attacks On US Working People. indybay.org

Martha Rios (2026-06-03). Industriales recupera el mando en solitario en Liga Élite del Béisbol Cubano. radiohc.cu El equipo Industriales venció este martes 8-1 a los Leñadores de Las Tunas, como anfitriones en el estadio Latinoamericano, de La Habana, y volvieron a quedarse solos en la cima de la IV Liga Élite del Béisbol Cubano. | Los Leones tomaron desquite de la derrota sufrida la víspera ante estos mismos rivales, les quebró una racha de cinco victorias consecutivas y aseguró —con cuatro éxitos— el empate en el duelo particular de la temporada, informa la Agencia Cubana de Noticias (ACN). | Alain Sánchez volvió a firmar otra sólida apertura y se acreditó su segunda victoria con el uniforme de Industriales, tr…

Martha Rios (2026-06-03). Presidente Lula: Marco Rubio es enemigo de América Latina. radiohc.cu El presidente de Brasil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva manifestó este martes que el secretario norteamericano de Estado, Marco Rubio, es anti-América Latina, y enemigo mortal de países de la región como Cuba. | Así se manifestó el mandatario en la inauguración de la nueva sede definitiva del Instituto Federal Goiano en la ciudad de Català£o, en Goiás. | Lula refiere que realizó observaciones sobre el jefe de la diplomacia estadounidense durante el encuentro que tuvo el mes pasado en la Casa Blanca con el presidente Donald Trump.Tuve una conversación de tres horas con el presidente Trump. Marco Rubio, el jefe de…

Martha Rios (2026-06-03). Aerovaradero S.A. anuncia nuevo sistema automatizado de carga. radiohc.cu La empresa Aerovaradero S.A. informó la próxima puesta en marcha de un Sistema de Clasificación Automatizado de la Carga, capaz de procesar hasta nueve mil 600 bultos en ocho horas, con el propósito de agilizar operaciones logísticas en Cuba. | Desde su perfil en la red social Facebook, la entidad explicó que la tecnología permitirá manejar cargas desde 0,1 hasta mil kilogramos, con seguridad garantizada mediante equipos radiológicos de última generación y seguimiento global en tiempo real a través de candados electrónicos inteligentes. | Según directivos de la empresa, el proyecto incluye 24 salidas automatizada…

rhc-admin (2026-06-03). Raúl, un hombre de la cultura y las ideas. radiohc.cu Por: Abel González Santamaría* | El general de Ejército Raúl Castro Ruz es hoy un símbolo de dignidad de la nación cubana, construido luego de más de siete décadas de intenso batallar. | Desde la época de estudiante en la carrera de Administración, de la Facultad de Derecho de la Universidad de La Habana, siguió el mismo camino transitado por su hermano Fidel, y se convirtió en un activista del movimiento estudiantil. | Fue abanderado de los jóvenes que, en abril de 1952, realizaron simbólico entierro de la constitución democrática humillada por la dictadura batistiana. | Militó en la Juventud Socialista y partic…

Martha Rios (2026-06-03). Ciego de àÅvila respalda al líder de la Revolución cubana Raúl Castro. radiohc.cu El pueblo de Ciego de àÅvila, concentrado en la plaza 'Camilo Cienfuegos', de esa central ciudad cubana, respaldó este martes en tribuna abierta, al general de Ejército Raúl Castro Ruz, líder al frente de la Revolución, ante las espurias e ilegítimas acusaciones en su contra vertidas por el Gobierno de EE.UU. | En la multitudinaria muestra de lealtad, dignidad y sentido de justicia, los avileños allí representados reafirmaron su rechazo a la canalla imputación que forma parte de un esquema recrudecido de guerra multidimensional contra Cuba, que se encuentra actualmente bajo amenaza permanente de agresión mi…

Zoà´ Read (2026-06-03). Lessons learned from Ida: Philadelphia must brace for next big storm, Penn researchers say. whyy.org This story is part of the From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to know about climate change? What would you like us to cover?
| As the remnants of Hurricane Ida hit Philadelphia in 2021, the Schuylkill River rose above 16 feet, flooding nearby roads, businesses, homes and landmarks. | Parts of Boathouse Row were encompassed by flood waters, the popular Schuylkill River Trail was sub…

ecns.cn (2026-06-03). Hong Kong university students visit Beihang University. ecns.cn More than 100 members of university flag-raising teams from 11 higher education institutions in Hong Kong Special Administrative Region visited Beihang University in Beijing on Monday. During the visit, they toured the Beihang Space Museum and learned about the development of China's aerospace industry.

ecns.cn (2026-06-03). From ping-pong to pickleball, friendships endure. ecns.cn The Chinese embassy in Washington hosted an evening celebrating youth friendship and "pickleball diplomacy" on Saturday, with the premiere of a documentary following a trip by US students to China during Spring Festival earlier this year.

aljazeera (2026-06-03). Rebecca Bennett wins New Jersey Democratic primary, to face Trump ally Kean. aljazeera.com Democrats pick former Navy commander to challenge Republican Tom Kean in New Jersey's 7th District.

ecns.cn (2026-06-03). China's Pinglu Canal enters water-testing phase, set for full navigation in September. ecns.cn China's Pinglu Canal, a key project on the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor, achieved full water filling on Wednesday as the Madao and Qishi navigation hubs has begun to be filled with water.

P. Kenneth Burns (2026-06-03). Justin Murphy wins New Jersey's Republican Senate primary. He'll face Cory Booker in November. whyy.org The Associated Press declared Murphy the winner at 11: 25 p.m., , with Murphy leading the other GOP candidates with 33% of the vote. Murphy will face Democratic incumbent

ecns.cn (2026-06-03). France sees hottest spring on record. ecns.cn France experienced its hottest spring in 2026 since climate records began in 1900, with temperatures significantly above seasonal norms and rainfall well below average.

ecns.cn (2026-06-03). Hainan tropical island hub for global investment. ecns.cn A visitor walks through the international healthcare consumption section of the sixth China International Consumer Products Expo in Qionghai, Hainan province, on April.

aljazeera (2026-06-03). Messi trains alone as Argentina hold first World Cup practice. aljazeera.com Messi works on 'specific exercises' as he recovers from muscle fatigue in his left hamstring before the World Cup.

Coalition Against Project 2025 (2026-06-03). Saturday 6/6: ICE Out Everywhere! Anti-ICE, Anti-Fascism Protest in Sacramento. indybay.org Stockton Boulevard and Fruitridge Road | Sacramento, CA 95820…

WSWS (2026-06-03). Train derailment in Houston TX further expose the brutality of corporate railways. wsws.org While the cause of the accident still remains unknown, officials said 11 rail cars carrying finished vehicles derailed along a major rail corridor that cuts through a busy industrial and commuter section of northwest Houston.

WHYY (2026-06-03). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…

P. Kenneth Burns (2026-06-03). Zack Mullock wins New Jersey's Democratic primary for 2nd Congressional District. He'll face Van Drew in November. whyy.org Cape May Mayor Zack Mullock defeated three other candidates in the 2026 Democratic primary election for The 2nd Congressional District covers voters across Atlantic, Cape May, Cumberland and Salem counties, plus parts of Gloucester and Ocean counties. | The Associated Pre…

aljazeera (2026-06-03). How social media changes the way we see war. aljazeera.com We see war now as we see everything else – through a screen.

Juan Cole (2026-06-03). Mamdani Skipped the Parade; Israeli War Criminals Didn't. juancole.com Oakland, Ca. (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — The presence of Israeli Finance Minister Bezelal Smotrich (Religious Zionist Party) at the Israel Day Parade in New York City on May 31 was a puzzling choice as an ambassador to "bolster Israel's image." That would be like the US ambassador to the United Nations palling around with Steve Bannon, Alex Jones or a Proud Boys on the dais. Smotrich is a war criminal, according to the International Criminal Court. Admittedly, Smotrich and far-right Heritage Minister Amichay Eliyahu of the fascist Otzma Yehudit (Jewish Power) party, showed up on their own accoun…

Reuters (2026-06-03). 60 Minutes correspondent fired after clashing with bosses over US show. scmp.com CBS News has terminated the ‚Å contract of 60 Minutes correspondent ‚Å Scott Pelley, two sources at ‚Å the network said on Tuesday, joining more than half a dozen departures in recent weeks. | "Your antipathy to the future of the show has come through loud and clear. And I have heard you," the show's ‚Äåexecutive producer, Nick Bilton, wrote in a Tuesday email to Pelley that was seen by Reuters.

Matteo Giovannini (2026-06-03). Hong Kong is emerging as a leading capital hub of the multipolar era. scmp.com For years, Hong Kong's obituary has been repeatedly written by international commentators. Geopolitical tensions, pandemic isolation, concerns over capital flight and questions surrounding the city's future contributed to a narrative of irreversible decline. | In many Western analyses, the assumption that Hong Kong's best days as an international financial centre were behind it became almost automatic. Yet the latest global wealth management data tells a very different story.

WSWS (2026-06-03). Zohran Mamdani promised free buses; New Yorkers are getting a bus fare enforcement crackdown instead. wsws.org Commuters in the city's poorest neighborhoods, already stretched by soaring costs of living, are now facing roving MTA inspection teams in place of the free rides their mayor promised them.

geo.tv (2026-06-03). Fire in Delhi hotel kills at least 21, say police. geo.tv Aftermath of the fire at a local hotel in New Delhi, India, June 3, 2026. — Screengrab/Press Trust of IndiaHotel located in Malviya Nagar in south Delhi.Television visuals showed building on fire. Footage shows two people jumping from higher floor.

aljazeera (2026-06-03). US artist sues FIFA over destruction of Dallas whale mural for World Cup. aljazeera.com Wyland's mural stood for nearly three decades before workers began painting over it last month to promote the World Cup.

David Giesen (2026-06-03). 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)…

geo.tv (2026-06-03). Is the US-Iran standoff exposing deep fault lines in US intelligence coordination. geo.tv CIA logo and US flag are seen in this illustration taken May 6, 2025.— Reuters CIA reduces contributions to some intel assessments amid disputes.ODNI group accused of bypassing protocols, CIA of blocking access.IG probing claims CIA barred ODNI's access to COVID-19…

aljazeera (2026-06-03). Fire at New Delhi hotel kills at least 21 people. aljazeera.com It took eight fire engines to extinguish the blaze, as more than 40 people were rescued and taken to nearby hospitals.

UUSF Forum (2026-06-03). 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…

ICRC (2026-06-03). 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…

independentaustralia.net (2026-06-03). Popular backyard pool design trends for modern homes. independentaustralia.net

WSWS (2026-06-03). "This is capitalism gone awry. It's just not working for everyday people" : A veteran nurse speaks about worsening conditions in healthcare. wsws.org With a career spanning 47 years, Mary Jo Marinelli offers a candid look at the steady decline of the American healthcare system.

David Giesen (2026-06-03). Sunday 6/28: The Declaration of Independence Forum. indybay.org Online: meet.google.com/yix-dvdu-mqo…

aljazeera (2026-06-03). Unfancied Brazil will stay sharp at the World Cup, Casemiro says. aljazeera.com Brazil are aiming for a record-extending sixth world title at the 2026 tournament in North America.

P. Kenneth Burns (2026-06-03). Michael McGuire wins Republican primary for New Jersey's 3rd Congressional District. whyy.org Michael McGuire defeated Justin Barbera and Jason Cullen in McGuire will face Democratic incumbent Herb Conaway in November's general election. Conaway, who was unopposed in his primary contest, will be seeking a second term. | The Associated Press declared McGuire the winner, calling the race at 9 p.m. McGuire currently holds a total of 57%. of the votes, com…

Patty Hoyt (2026-06-03). 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…

aljazeera (2026-06-03). Japan's stock market hits new record as AI boom gathers steam. aljazeera.com Benchmark Nikkei 225 tops 68,000 for first time as AI-driven buying frenzy shows no signs of slowing down.

WSWS (2026-06-03). Successful meeting at Berlin's Humboldt University calls for the freedom of Bogdan Syrotiuk. wsws.org The meeting took place at a time when Bogdan's trial is at a critical turning point. Two expert reports have now exposed the core of the charge—that Bogdan spreads Russian propaganda—as baseless.

hindustantimes (2026-06-03). China sends warship against Japan, Philippines amid Taiwan war fear. hindustantimes.com China has sent coastguard ships into waters east of Taiwan after Japan and the Philippines agreed to start delimiting their maritime boundary, a move Beijing calls "illegal" and "void." As Tokyo and Manila deepen talks on EEZ claims, intelligence‚Äësharing and even Japanese ship transfers, Xi Jinping is answering with new patrols, warnings and vows to "strengthen control" over contested seas.

aljazeera (2026-06-03). Hilton, Becerra lead California governor race: Key primary election results. aljazeera.com California, Iowa, New Jersey, New Mexico, Montana and South Dakota held key primaries on Tuesday.

Guest Blogger (2026-06-03). Record Temperatures & UHI. wattsupwiththat.com If anybody is in any doubt about the unsuitability of Kew as a climatological station, a few years ago the BBC/Met Office laughably tried to present Heathrow as a reliable site, because its temperatures closely tracked Kew!

American Friends Service Committee (2026-06-03). Friday 6/26: Virtual Action Hour for Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | afsc.org/events/action-hour-palestine

ecns.cn (2026-06-03). Lao top leader Thongloun visits headquarters of Alibaba Group. ecns.cn Thongloun Sisoulith arrived in Hangzhou, capital of east China's Zhejiang Province, on Tuesday for a five-day state visit.

ecns.cn (2026-06-03). Illegal internet addiction correction in central China halted after student's ordeal. ecns.cn Authorities in central China's Henan Province have ordered an education consultancy to cease illegal operations after a university student alleged she was tricked into a correction facility where force and surveillance were used to enforce discipline, according to an official statement Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2026-06-03). Beijing, Shanghai post strongest monthly home sales in five years. ecns.cn Existing-home sales in China's largest cities remained resilient in May, with Beijing and Shanghai recording their strongest monthly May transaction volumes in five years, suggesting that recent policy easing is helping support housing demand despite continued weakness in the broader property market, according to media reports.

United World International (2026-06-03). Mexico seeks to shield itself from US interference. unitedworldint.com Given US President Trump's actions and statements, foreign interference is now legal ground for annulment of electoral processes. By Héctor Bernardo* — The Mexican Senate approved a constitutional reform that considers foreign interference grounds for annulling elections. The measure comes after Washington's meddling in the electoral processes of Argentina and Honduras, the allegations surrounding the …

Human Banner-SF (2026-06-03). Saturday 6/13: Human Banner on Ocean Beach. indybay.org Ocean Beach – Stairwell 17 | 1000 Great Hwy | San Francisco, CA 94121…

WSWS (2026-06-03). Kast's State of the Nation speech in Chile: Blueprint for social counterrevolution wrapped in "national unity" rhetoric. wsws.org Kast's speech was built around the conceit: that Chile is in a "state of emergency" requiring extraordinary measures, ruling through presidential decrees and demanding that the working class pay for a crisis it did not create.

Guest Blogger (2026-06-03). Climate exaggerators won't go away. wattsupwiththat.com Consider exaggerating natural weather to the point of fanaticism. It is about control. Most Americans will simply say, " Live the life the way you want. Most leftists say you have to live your life the way I want, because I am right, and for the good of the whole, you must obey. The other part is the people who eventually get overrun, who are just trying to live their lives and don't care about the whole issue, whatever it is.

Nicole Leonard (2026-06-03). Temple researchers are building AI-powered health care 'digital twins' for people with ALS. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Kevin O'Donnell had just turned 30 when he was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS. | The fatigue and weakness he had been experiencing, which he chalked up to the aches and pains of getting older and running around after a toddler, were actually signs of the fatal neurodegenerative disease. |

newarab (2026-06-03). Amnesty joins FedEx case over F-35 parts shipments to Israel. newarab.com The complaint was filed with prosecutors in the Belgian city of Liège by a coalition of civil society organisations including Vredesactie, Ligue des droits humains and Coordination nationale d'ac…

ecns.cn (2026-06-03). China enters flood season as rainfall patterns show new trends. ecns.cn China entered its annual flood season on Monday, with southern regions moving into the peak period for flood control efforts. Authorities say this year's rainfall and river conditions highlight the challenges in managing increasingly uneven weather patterns.

WSWS (2026-06-03). UAW apparatus shuts down grad student strike at Harvard University: The political issues. wsws.org The strike was shut down this week by the United Auto Workers because it raised deeper political and class questions which the bureaucracy works to suppress.

David Matthau (2026-06-03). Army surgeon Adam Hamawy wins crowded New Jersey primary in 12th Congressional District. whyy.org

Paul Budde (2026-06-03). AI is not just technology — it's reshaping society in ways we don't control. independentaustralia.net

Center for Constitutional Rights (2026-06-03). CCR Condemns New York Officials' Support of Israeli War Criminals at Israel Day Parade. indybay.org June 1, 2026, New York — Today, the Center for Constitutional Rights made the following statement in response to New York officials marching with Israeli war criminals in New York's Israel Day Parade yesterday.

independentaustralia.net (2026-06-03). How professional bathroom specialist installations prevent costly repairs. independentaustralia.net

aljazeera (2026-06-03). Tunisian court sentences Ennahdha leader Rached Ghannouchi to life in prison. aljazeera.com Opposition leader and dozens of other defendants handed lengthy prison terms for 'forming a terrorist alliance'.

ecns.cn (2026-06-03). China's Pinglu Canal enters testing phase ahead of September opening. ecns.cn China's Pinglu Canal, a major inland waterway project in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, entered its water-testing phase on Wednesday after two key navigation hubs began filling with water, marking a significant milestone ahead of its planned opening in September, according to media reports.

newarab (2026-06-03). Iraq's Asaib Ahl al-Haq announces step to separate from PMF. newarab.com Hours after Iraq's ruling Coordination Framework coalition authorised Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi to monopolise weapons under state control, the The group, regarded as one of Iran's most prominent allies in I…

P. Kenneth Burns (2026-06-03). Rachel Peace defeats Blake in 4th District Democratic Primary and looks to unseat GOPer Chris Smith in November. whyy.org Rachel Peace defeated John Blake in New Jersey's 2026 Democratic primary election for the Peace will face Republican incumbent U.S. Rep. Chris Smith in The Associated Press declared Peace the winner, calling the race at 8: 23 p.m. Peace currently holds a total of 72 % of the…

Juan Cole (2026-06-03). Top 5 Books on Islam during Iran War Juan Cole's list at BookDNA.com. juancole.com Revised | The new book website The best books on Islam: |

ecns.cn (2026-06-03). ByteDance founder becomes Asia's second-richest person as valuation climbs. ecns.cn ByteDance founder Zhang Yiming has become Asia's second-richest individual, with his net worth rising to $92.8 billion as the Chinese technology giant's valuation surged and its artificial intelligence business gained traction, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index released Wednesday.

Telematic Media Arts (2026-06-03). Saturday 6/27: Hard Reset. indybay.org Telematic Media Arts | 323 10th St. @ Folsom (SoMa), San Francisco, CA 94103…

ecns.cn (2026-06-03). Antalya Sees Tourism Surge: Eid holiday brings a welcome boost to Antalya, Türkiye's tourism industry amid inflation struggles and Iran conflict. ecns.cn Türkiye's tourism industry is facing a challenging year. High inflation and regional tensions linked to the Iran conflict are creating uncertainty for some travelers. But in Antalya, the nine-day Eid al-Adha holiday in May has provided a welcome economic boost, filling hotels and beaches despite broader concerns across the sector. CGTN's Michal Bardavid reports from one of Türkiye's most popular destinations along the Mediterranean Sea.

NKCFFA (2026-06-03). 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…

Indivisible SF (2026-06-03). Saturday 6/20: Trump Regime Takedown (every Saturday). indybay.org corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell St, San Francisco…

aljazeera (2026-06-03). Remembering Muhammad Ali's message of peace. aljazeera.com Ten years after his passing, Ali's words remind us of what we must do amid today's conflicts and divisions.

ecns.cn (2026-06-03). Ebola cases in the DR Congo rise to 321. ecns.cn Authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo had recorded 321 confirmed cases of Ebola and 48 deaths as of June 1.

aljazeera (2026-06-03). 'Service is the rent we pay': Muhammad Ali remembered 10 years on. aljazeera.com Ten years after the boxing legend's death, widow Lonnie Ali urges a 'day of compassion' as US divisions deepen.

ecns.cn (2026-06-03). China delivers 1st methanol dual-fuel retrofit ship for top shipowner. ecns.cn COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. on Tuesday delivered the Seaspan Yangtze, the first vessel completed under Seaspan's 10K-series methanol dual-fuel retrofit program, after finishing all modification work ahead of schedule.

Agence France-Presse (2026-06-03). Clashes erupt in UK city over racially charged case of handcuffed dying student. scmp.com Video of a dying student who was handcuffed by British police after being stabbed by a Sikh man and falsely accused of racially abusing his murderer sparked outrage on Tuesday, with protesters throwing bricks at police. | Eighteen-year-old Henry Nowak was heard repeatedly telling officers: "I can't breathe" in police bodycam footage captured as he lay mortally wounded in December after a night out with his football team members.

WSWS (2026-06-03). Anthropic IPO to intensify Wall Street frenzy. wsws.org The three major tech and AI companies seeking to go public on Wall Street—SpaceX, Anthropic and OpenAI—have yet to turn a profit, pointing to the utterly speculative nature of their IPOs.

ecns.cn (2026-06-03). Over 40 countries, international organizations confirm participation in 2026 CIFTIS. ecns.cn The 2026 CIFTIS will be held at Shougang Park in Beijing from September 9 to 13, Zhao Qizhou, director of the Beijing International Trade in Services Affairs Center, said at a press conference.

aljazeera (2026-06-03). Democrat and Republican go head-to-head in California governor race. aljazeera.com California could have its first Republican governor since Arnold Schwarzenegger ended his two terms in 2011.

WSWS (2026-06-03). Raphael, the "Prince of Painters," at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art. wsws.org A major exhibition of the Renaissance artist's work sheds light on the social and aesthetic factors that enabled his artistic development and on the character of his achievement.

United World International (2026-06-03). 2026 NATO Summit: Hyperimperialism, Balkans as Periphery, and Ankara's Juggling. unitedworldint.com Prof. Dr. Biljana Vankovska on NATO's 2026 Paralysis, Paradox of the Balkans, Türkiye's Hedging, and the Failed International Law Enforcement By Yunus Emre àñzgàºn As the July 2026 NATO Summit approaches amidst a structural crisis of Western hegemony and the erosion of global legal norms, renowned peace and security scholar Prof. Dr. Biljana Vankovska dissects …

aljazeera (2026-06-03). Outrage over UK police arrest video of dying student. aljazeera.com Footage of police arresting a dying student has set off heated protests in the UK.

ecns.cn (2026-06-03). China, UK pledge deeper cooperation at strategic dialogue in Beijing. ecns.cn The 11th China-UK Strategic Dialogue is held in Beijing, June 2, 2026. /Chinese Foreign Ministry…

ecns.cn (2026-06-03). China urges Philippines to rein in officials over defense chief's remarks. ecns.cn China's Foreign Ministry on Tuesday urged the Philippines to restrain officials from making remarks that could undermine efforts to improve bilateral ties, after the Philippine defense chief described China as a "threat" on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue.

WSWS (2026-06-03). The right-wing politics of New Zealand's Opportunity Party. wsws.org The Opportunity Party's claim to be neither left- nor right-wing is a fraud; backed by sections of the capitalist class, it aims to protect the wealth of the super-rich while maintaining New Zealand's imperialist alliance with the US.

ecns.cn (2026-06-03). Taiwan's DPP lacks willingness, ability to resolve power shortages: mainland spokesperson. ecns.cn Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities are focused on pursuing "Taiwan independence" and lack both the willingness and ability to resolve the island's power shortages, a Chinese mainland spokesperson said Wednesday.

Quakers for Peace in Palestine (2026-06-03). Saturday 6/20: Tech & Palestine Solidarity: How to Use Tech Safely in Our Activism. indybay.org Zoom | us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/fE-pkJg…

ecns.cn (2026-06-03). Philippine defense chief's fallacious remarks regarding China undermine bilateral relations, mutual trust: FM Spokesperson. ecns.cn Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning on Tuesday refuted Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro's remarks on China, saying that the Philippine defense chief has repeatedly made fallacious remarks regarding China, severely undermining China-Philippines relations and mutual trust and acting against the interests of the Philippines and its people.

Guest Blogger (2026-06-03). Where AI is the Tool, Humans are the Variable. wattsupwiththat.com Artificial intelligence is proving, in real time, that it is neither savior nor villain but an amplifier of human judgment, be that judgment good, bad, or catastrophically expensive. In other words, where AI is the tool, humans are the variable.

ecns.cn (2026-06-03). Action against Conglomerate: Australia seeks $1.4 billion in damages from company 3M. ecns.cn Australia is seeking 1.4 billion in damages from 3M.It claims the multinational conglomerate withheld information about the harmful effects of its firefighting foam used on military bases around the country.

hindustantimes (2026-06-03). 'Russian drone, nothing else!': Ukraine UN envoy unleashes blistering rebuttal in UAV crash row. hindustantimes.com Tensions flared at the United Nations after Ukraine's ambassador forcefully rejected Russian claims surrounding the drone that crashed in Romania. Speaking during an emergency Security Council session requested by Bucharest, Ukrainian envoy Andriy Melnyk insisted the UAV was a Russian-made Geran-2 drone and dismissed any suggestion that Ukraine was responsible for the incident. Romania's Foreign Minister Oana Toiu told the Security Council that Romanian investigators had conclusively identified the drone as Russian in origin after analysing recovered fragments, navigation systems and other components. The crash i…

aljazeera (2026-06-03). Foreign nationals among 21 dead in fire in Indian capital. aljazeera.com Firefighters rescue more than 40 people trapped inside as thick smoke fills the burning New Delhi building.

aljazeera (2026-06-03). US broadcaster CBS fires 60 Minutes's Scott Pelley after clash with bosses. aljazeera.com Veteran journalist's dismissal comes after he reportedly accused management of 'murdering' influential news programme.

ecns.cn (2026-06-03). Confidence plummets in UK university degrees. ecns.cn A major survey of public opinion in the United Kingdom shows confidence in the value of university degrees has plummeted over two decades, amid a weak graduate jobs market and rising student debt.

ecns.cn (2026-06-03). China solar makers launch space energy development alliance. ecns.cn Leading Chinese photovoltaic (PV) enterprises and research institutions on Tuesday announced the launch of the Space Energy Development Alliance during the International Photovoltaic Power Generation and Smart Energy Conference & Exhibition in Shanghai.

aljazeera (2026-06-03). Cape Verde football team arrives in the US for the World Cup. aljazeera.com Cape Verde's national football team has arrived in the US ahead to take part in their first ever FIFA World Cup.

East Bay Permaculture Guild (2026-06-03). Saturday 6/20: OPC Community Garden Work Day! indybay.org Oakland Peace Center Garden, 111 Fairmount Ave. in Oakland, CA…

ICRC (2026-06-03). Nairobi Regional Delegation Facts & Figures 2025. icrc.org January – December 2025…

Democrats for Palestinian RIghts, Bay Area (2026-06-03). Thursday 6/11: Democrats for Palestinian Rights – Bay Area. Film Screening. indybay.org 2901 Moorpark Ave. #110 | San Jose, CA 95128…

Cole Nicole LeFavour (2026-06-03). 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…

newarab (2026-06-03). Lebanon launches safety audit of MEA on staff safety. newarab.com

WSWS (2026-06-03). UAW bureaucracy rushes fourth sellout at Nexteer as American Axle workers walk out: "We should all be on strike at the same time" wsws.org In a naked attempt to intimidate the 1,700 Nexteer workers who have defiantly rejected three UAW-backed deals, the union apparatus could hold the next vote in the plant under the supervision of management.

ecns.cn (2026-06-03). South China's Shenzhen to open world's first hotel fully staffed by robots. ecns.cn Shenzhen will open the world's first hotel operated entirely by robots on the west artificial island of the Shenzhen—Zhongshan Link, a mega infrastructure project in the Guangdong—Hong Kong—Macao Greater Bay Area, the city announced Monday.

ecns.cn (2026-06-03). Microsoft teases new era of AI-driven devices at annual developer conference. ecns.cn Microsoft on Tuesday announced a sweeping slate of AI initiatives, from autonomous workplace assistants and gadgets to Nvidia-powered PCs and a new in-house reasoning model, in a push to move beyond apps and remake computing around AI.

Zbigniew Charnas (2026-06-03). Apocalyptic Dry Non-Stop El-Nino as Climate Change on Continents to 2050?! Part One. indybay.org The same titled in the other way reads as follows: Reversal of Marine-Land Air Circulation for Planetary Hydro-Natural Circulation: the Ocean Warm & Humid, the Continent Cool & Dry. The justification includes an outline of: The Latest Theory of the Expanding Earth and Theory of the Great Collision in the Solar System between Primordial Mars and Jupiter.

Unitarian Universalist Society of Sacramento (2026-06-03). 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…

ecns.cn (2026-06-03). U.S. Justice Department abandons 'Anti-Weaponization Fund'. ecns.cn The U.S. Department of Justice on Tuesday abandoned its nearly $1.8 billion "Anti-Weaponization Fund" following an intense backlash from Republican senators and a decisive blow from the federal judiciary.

Suds, Snacks & Socialism (2026-06-03). 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…

ecns.cn (2026-06-03). Zero-tariff policy boosts export power. ecns.cn China's zero-tariff policy toward African countries marks a shift that goes beyond traditional trade considerations, reshaping global economic relations through deeper integration and stronger links to international value chains, Egyptian analysts say.

Sue Arnold (2026-06-03). Why are state and federal governments driving the koala to extinction. independentaustralia.net

WSWS (2026-06-03). Australian Labor government trying to appease big business over limited budget tax changes. wsws.org A furious campaign by business leaders and the corporate media against the minor tax adjustments has demonstrated the refusal by Australia's billionaires and their global partners to accept even the slightest inroads into their profits and fortunes.

aljazeera (2026-06-03). Morocco World Cup 2026 preview: Players to watch, group and squad list. aljazeera.com The Atlas Lions aim to better their historic 2022 semifinal appearance but have had a chaotic run-in.

ecns.cn (2026-06-03). 100 trln yuan govt debt seen as controllable. ecns.cn Chinas outstanding government debt has likely topped the 100 trillion yuanmark, though despite the scale.Experts said the overall risk remains"safe and controllable"as the debt burden is moderate by global standards and funded projects are mainly quality assets.

WSWS (2026-06-03). Democrats enforce crackdown outside Delaney Hall as Congress prepares billions more for ICE and Border Patrol. wsws.org The curfew and police crackdown in Newark are part of a broader assault on immigrants and anti-ICE protesters, backed by both capitalist parties.

ICRC (2026-06-03). Children and adolescents in armed conflicts in Colombia. icrc.org

Alfred W. McCoy (2026-06-03). US Petro-State Fades: Will China's Electrostate Rise? juancole.com

LVP (2026-06-03). Microsoft Workers Protest War Profiteering & Data Centers At MS SF Conference. indybay.org

ICRC (2026-06-03). ICRC RED aircraft to operate from Jeddah to strengthen humanitarian access to Sudan. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-06-03). Certificates and declarations of absence: A guidance note. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-06-03). Calls to action to parties to conflicts in Colombia. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-06-03). Egypt: States Convene in Cairo to Reinforce Respect for Rules of War Amid Rising Conflicts. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-06-03). Treatment of civilians in Colombia during 2025. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-06-03). Synergy in Action: IHL and Islamic Law for Humanitarian Outcomes. icrc.org

Waging Nonviolence (2026-06-03). Pro-Palestine Activists arrested blocking New Jersey Port. juancole.com

ICRC (2026-06-03). Frequently asked questions: Understanding the ICRC's neutrality. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-06-03). Democratic Republic of the Congo: Kimareki rebuilds a life beyond disability. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-06-03). Upholding international humanitarian law in Colombia. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-06-03). The humanitarian cost of non-compliance with IHL in Colombia. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-06-03). Searching for people missing in connection with the 1992-1993 armed conflict continues. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-06-03). ICRC report: Failure to respect rules of war deepened humanitarian crisis in Colombia in 2025. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-06-03). Poland: High level briefing on IHL for the Polish ministries. icrc.org

Cris Barrish (2026-06-03). 'The stuff of science fiction': Nonhumans can continue voting in Delaware beach town after judge tosses ACLU's challenge. whyy.org

ICRC (2026-06-03). Colombia 2025: A humanitarian crisis beyond numbers. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-06-03). Penal repression of serious violations of international humanitarian law — Factsheet. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-06-03). Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: Red Cross volunteers at the heart of the response in Bunia. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-06-03). Colombia: Conduct of hostilities and use of explosive hazards. icrc.org

aljazeera (2026-06-03). Can a US president promote stock they've invested in. aljazeera.com

ICRC (2026-06-03). Georgia: Remains of eleven people missing in connection with 1992—93 armed conflict handed over to families. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-06-03). Frequently asked questions: Our work in Mali. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-06-03). Latin America and the Caribbean: When seeking medical care is dangerous. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-06-03). Ethiopia: Beyond survival, a journey defined by possibility. icrc.org

Martha Rios (2026-06-03). En Panamá refuerzan operativo tras fuga masiva de reclusos. radiohc.cu Las autoridades panameñas mantienen un amplio operativo de búsqueda tras la fuga de 195 privados de libertad del Centro Penitenciario La Joyita, ocurrida durante un motín registrado el lunes en ese complejo carcelario. | La ministra de Gobierno, Dinoska Montalvo confirmó que hasta el momento han sido recapturados 126 de los evadidos, mientras permanecen prófugos 69 internos. | Precisó que los hechos se desencadenaron durante un proceso de reclasificación de reclusos que derivó en disturbios dentro de varios pabellones, con detonaciones, enfrentamientos y una fuga masiva que obligó a desplegar unidades policiales…

Martha Rios (2026-06-03). EEUU: Senador afirma que cierre del Ormuz es por atacar a Irán. radiohc.cu El senador demócrata por Connecticut, Chris Murphy dijo este martes que "el estrecho de Ormuz ha sido cerrado debido a nuestra decisión de atacar a Irán, y esto es una consecuencia de nuestra acción militar". | El legislador hizo dicha declaración durante una audiencia en el Senado estadounidense con la participación del secretario de Estado, Marco Rubio. | Murphy sostuvo que Washington era consciente de que una acción militar contra el país persa provocaría una respuesta por parte de Teherán. | Añadió que la principal preocupación para los estadounidenses es determinar si la estratégica vía marítima volverá a ab…

Khubaka, Michael Harris (2026-06-03). 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.

ICRC (2026-06-03). El incumplimiento del DIH agravó la situación humanitaria en Colombia en 2025. icrc.org

Juan Cole (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, Isr…

newarab (2026-06-02). Lebanon's migrant workers trapped between war and Kafala. newarab.com War does not erase social classes but sharpens their differences: the wealthiest can flee and rent new homes, the poorest sleep in shelters or inside their cars. | Migrants, however poor and racialised, have no place to welcome them. This is the reality for hundreds of thousands of migrant workers in Lebanon: caught between Israeli bombs and a land that has never recognised them. | According to the latest

Jason Ditz (2026-06-02). Israel Attacks Tyre Hospital, Killing Four and Wounding 127. news.antiwar.com Israel continued its attacks on southern Lebanon after President Trump announced he'd received assurances from both Israel and Hezbollah aimed to reduce fighting in the country. At least eight were killed in Israeli strikes since that announcement, including two children. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered attacks on Beirut on Monday, and those attacks were apparently …

aljazeera (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.

Skwawkbox (2026-06-02). Filton 24 retrials put justice on trial, says Liverpool MP. thecanary.co Labour's Liverpool Riverside MP Kim Johnson spoke out against the Starmer regime's determination to convict the 'Filton 24' activists. The group had been imprisoned for up to two years awaiting trial. Starmer and his front-bench drones forced a retrial of the 'Filton 24' anti-genocide activists who damaged an Israeli weapons factory. The jury at the […] | By

Howard Altman (2026-06-02). Iran Launches New Attacks On Kuwait, Bahrain (Updated). twz.com U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) In a post on X, CE…

newleftreview (2026-06-02). Alexander Zevin: Trump's Gulf War. newleftreview.org Asymmetries of the US-Israeli assault on Iran, as an uneasy balance holds between Tehran's tourniquet on the Strait of Hormuz—and the world economy—and the enormous firepower of the aggressors, at the end of the first round.

newarab (2026-06-02). Lebanon-Israel talks resume in US amid ceasefire uncertainty. newarab.com

aljazeera (2026-06-02). Scene of damaged hospital after Israeli strike in southern Lebanon. aljazeera.com Al Jazeera's Obaida Hitto is at the scene of Jabal Amel Hospital, which was 'significantly damaged' in Israeli attacks.

Rehan Saleem (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 …

Dave DeCamp (2026-06-02). Report: US Pressuring Neutral Oman To Cut Ties With Iran. news.antiwar.com The US has been pressuring Oman to pick a side in its war against Iran and to sever ties with Tehran, despite Muscat's history of acting as a neutral mediator in the region, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal. Sources told the Journal that at the start of the US-Israeli bombing campaign …

WSWS (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.

Human Rights Watch (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…

C.J. Atkins (2026-06-02). The fix is in: Why Trump isn't worried about the midterms. peoplesworld.org Donald Trump keeps saying he's not worried about the midterms. He says it the way a card player says he's not worried—when he's already seen the other guy's hand. Asked about his flailing Iran war ceasefire negotiations and whether they affect voters' opinion of him and the Republican Party on May 27, the president responded: …

newleftreview (2026-06-02). Nancy Fraser: Gaza as World Event. newleftreview.org The global reverberations of Israel's destruction of Gaza, understood as world event—an epochal turning point which serves to reveal the changing nature of the times. Philosophical reflections on the rise of a new-era McCarthyism in Germany and the US.

newarab (2026-06-02). Can mediators rescue Gaza 'ceasefire' as Israel covets war. newarab.com Regional and international mediations are intensifying to revive Hamas-Israel talks on The current diplomatic push follows Israeli attacks on Hamas leaders and killings of Palestinian civilians, as well as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plan to expand the Israeli army's control over 70 per cent of Gaza. | According to so…

Staff (2026-06-02). Venezuela Welcomes Back 1,097 Migrants Via Return to the Homeland Program. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( This humanitarian initiative, governed by bilateral frameworks, remains a critical lifeline for Venezuelans seeking to escape labor exploitati…

WSWS (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.

Ed Newman (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…

Codepink (2026-06-02). Thursday 6/18: Summer Workshops: Challenging Zionism in Schools. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/workshop26

Ed Newman (2026-06-02). Direct message to Marco Rubio: "Let Cuba Live" radiohc.cu "Marco Rubio, stop killing Cubans," "Let Cuba Live" was the direct message from supporters to the Secretary of State today at a hearing of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee. | "The sanctions are killing people in Cuba," emphasized members of the pacifist organization CodePink loudly and clearly as they expressed their support for the island in a packed room. | "Pope Leo said 'Let Cuba live,'" shouted activist Tighe Barry, who attended the hearing in religious attire. "Repent, repent Marco Rubio" and "God will forgive your sins" could be heard as he was escorted out of the building by law enforcement off…

rhc-admin (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…

Nuria Barbosa (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…

Martha Rios (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…

UMMID (2026-06-02). JEE Advanced 2026 Result Date June 01, Time 10:00 AM. ummid.com IIT Roorkee is releasing the JEE Advanced 2026 Result, along with the Merit List and Toppers Names and their All India Rank (AIR), on its official website jeeadv.ac.in.

Zack Linly (2026-06-02). North Carolina Cop Caught On Doorbell Camera Punching Black Woman Fired And Charged With Assault. newsone.com Source: North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation / NCSBI | In a just world, any police officer caught red-handed engaging in However, a now-former North Carolina police officer didn't have such luc…

UMMID (2026-06-02). CBSE 12th Re-Evaluation Portal 2026 Launch Delayed. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has postponed the launch of the 2026 CBSE 12th verification, re-evaluation and post result activities portal.

ecns.cn (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.

ecns.cn (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).

ecns.cn (2026-06-02). 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.

WSWS (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.

aljazeera (2026-06-02). World Cup delay for Switzerland's Embolo while US reviews travel document. aljazeera.com Embolo is Switzerland's first-choice forward, with 24 goals in 86 internationals, but could not join the squad.

The Canary (2026-06-02). Hidden boat ownership risks fuelling illegal fishing in UK waters. thecanary.co Less than a quarter of the UK's largest commercial fishing vessels may have clear ownership transparency. And this is creating a systemic blind spot in UK fisheries governance. Environmental law organisation ClientEarth has laid out these findings in a new analysis: Whose Boat Is This? The current regulatory gap on commercial fishing vessel ownership risks […] | By

geo.tv (2026-06-02). Gunman kills six family members, then himself, in eastern Iowa: police. geo.tv

ecns.cn (2026-06-02). Wang Chuqin appointed Chinese men's table tennis captain, Liang Jingkun named vice captain. ecns.cn Table tennis star Wang Chuqin has been appointed captain of the Chinese men's team following his performance at the 2026 ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals in London, head coach Wang Hao announced at a team meeting.

Jonathan Bennett (2026-06-02). This Week in People's History, Jun 3—9, 2026. portside.org This Week in People's History, Jun 3—9, 2026 |

Shannon Dawson (2026-06-02). Bill Cosby Ordered To Pay Nearly $60M In Damages, But Does He Actually Have It? newsone.com Source: Gilbert Carrasquillo / Getty | On May 29, Los Angeles Judge Bradley S. Phillips denied Bill Cosby's request for a new trial, leaving him liable for nearly $60 million in damages awarded in the sexual assault case brought by Donna Motsinger. | Here's why Bill Cosby's motion for a new trial was shut down.: | According to court documents

UMMID (2026-06-02). When Sun aligned with Holy Kaaba during Hajj 2026. ummid.com Over 1.7 million Muslims from around the world Thursday May 28, 2026 witnessed a rare and precise astronomical phenomenon when Sun aligned with Holy Kaaba — the House of Allah, The Almighty, in the Holy City of Makkah al Mukarramah.

Davonta Herring (2026-06-02). Notable Black Folks Who Died In 2026. newsone.com UPDATE — Tuesday, June 2, 2026, 11: 20 a.m. EST: We love our Black celebrities. Period. No matter how famous they get or how big the stages become, there's always a different kind of pride that comes with seeing Black folks win. It feels personal, like their success is proof that we can make it too, …

Alaa Shamali (2026-06-02). Qatar chases redemption at the World Cup. thecanary.co Four years after Qatar became the first Arab country to host the World Cup, they return to football's biggest stage with unfinished business. As hosts in 2022, Qatar's national team — Al Annabi — struggled under the spotlight, losing all three group matches and finishing without a point. The campaign contrasted sharply with Qatar's recent dominance […] | By

Ryan Black (2026-06-02). Democrats are at a Huge Crossroads in California Governor's Race. progressivehub.net NORMAN SOLOMON | THE GUARDIAN…

aljazeera (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.

Guest Blogger (2026-06-02). Ford Ditches EVs—Again. wattsupwiththat.com "The American people have been very clear; they do not want EVs forced upon them. This proposal aims to return EPA regulations to reality, restoring consumer choice, protecting good paying American jobs, and strengthening the nation's global competitiveness while the agency works to reconsider the Tier 4 standards." — EPA Administrator, Lee Zeldin. Quoted in E&E News, May 15, 2026.

WSWS (2026-06-02). The reality of US-Israel relations—Part 3. 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.

newarab (2026-06-02). Piker and Uygur visa ban fuels fears for free speech in Britain. newarab.com The Many have questioned the Home Office's decision to bar the two commentators from entering the country on the grounds that their presence was "not conducive to the public g…

Reuters (2026-06-02). Major Russian attack on Kyiv, other Ukraine cities kills at least 23, wounds dozens. scmp.com Russia pounded Ukraine with hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles early on Tuesday, killing 23 people and wounding 130, and President Volodymyr Zelensky said Moscow could launch a new assault for the second night in a row. | The strikes on cities including Kyiv and Dnipro followed Russian warnings of "systematic" attacks on the capital after a drone attack on a dormitory in Ukraine's Russian-held region of Luhansk last month. Kyiv denies targeting the dormitory.

United World International (2026-06-02). Revisiting Thailand's Growth Drivers. unitedworldint.com Labor Mobility and Domestic Investment By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer Thailand's recurrent economic growth in previous decades has too often been explained by its performance of exports, locational advantages in the supply chain, and resilience of the tourism sector. Whereas these sectors have undoubtedly had large roles to play, they get most of the public's notice …

Cameron Harrison, Luis Martinez (2026-06-02). Nearly 1,000 UAW members walk out at American Axle. peoplesworld.org THREE RIVERS, Mich.—At a minute past midnight on Monday, nearly 1,000 members of United Auto Workers Local 2093 walked off the job at the American Axle plant in Three Rivers. The strike came after months of negotiations failed to produce a contract acceptable to the workers here—and after the company spent weeks trying to intimidate …

UMMID (2026-06-02). Hubble latest image shows active galaxy M88. ummid.com The latest image sent by the Hubble Space Telescope has captured more details about the active spiral galaxy, Messier 88 or M88, first detected by Charles Messier on March 18, 1781.

Robert S. Becker (2026-06-02). What unifies MAGA precisely explains its epic, repeat fiascos: Fixated, self-righteous, absolutist fundamentalism. nationofchange.org That's why disgruntled '24 voters endure the brokenness of the marriage made in hell—with now everyone's life but the rich far more aggrieved than a year and a half ago, two years ago, or four years ago.

Mark Brody (2026-06-02). One Company May Know Everything About You. portside.org One Company May Know Everything About You |

Reuters (2026-06-02). Sweden prepares prisons for 13-year-old gang killers. scmp.com A surge in gang-related shootings and bombings over the last decade, dozens of which were carried out by minors, has set Sweden apart from its European peers and left authorities an urgent problem: what to do with children who kill. | The government, in power since 2022 and heading into a tight election in September where crime is a key issue, says the softly-softly approach of the past has failed and it is time to get ‚Äåtough by sending children aged under 15 to prison rather than into social…

Middle East Monitor (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…

aljazeera (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.

Staff (2026-06-02). Putin in Beijing, 'China shock' in EU: 7 global relations reads. scmp.com We have selected seven of the most interesting and important news stories covering global relations from the past few weeks. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. | 1. Brussels agrees on tougher China trade policy, as Beijing vows retaliation…

newleftreview (2026-06-02). Marcus Verhagen: The Art of Counter-Remembrance. newleftreview.org In 2017, a fire killed 72 residents of Grenfell Tower in West London, exposing a bleak background of neglect. How can art grapple with such an event? Contrasting modes of aesthetic response explored in the works of Chris Ofili, Steve McQueen and Forensic Architecture.

Guest Blogger (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.

Genevieve Donnellon-May (2026-06-02). China-Kazakhstan grain-trading deal shows shifting Asian food order. scmp.com In a move that could rattle global grain markets, China and neighbouring Kazakhstan — Central Asia's largest grain producer and a key Belt and Road Initiative partner — agreed last week to establish a joint grain-trading platform during talks in Astana. The two sides also discussed long-term supply contracts, logistics hubs, dry ports and technology cooperation in storage and processing. | Although full details remain limited, reports indicate the platform will be modelled on China's state-managed…

Tik Root (2026-06-02). The hidden cost of owning an EV: Expensive insurance. grist.org Electric vehicles offer many opportunities to save money: on gas, on oil changes, on engine maintenance. But, it turns out, insurance isn't one of them. In fact, the latest data shows that EVs typically cost $3,159 per year to insure — nearly $1,000 more than gas-powered cars. It's an added burden that could make the payback period on EVs significantly longer. | On average, the insurance gap between electric and internal combustion engine, or ICE, vehicles was 42 percent, according to

ecns.cn (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.

Reuters (2026-06-02). Protests over US Ebola centre in Kenya kill 2, court keeps block on site. scmp.com A Kenyan court blocked on Tuesday for another three weeks a proposed US Ebola quarantine facility that has triggered protests killing two people and ordered the government to disclose its agreement with Washington. | The proposed 50-bed unit on an air force base in central Kenya for Americans exposed to the virus in Democratic Republic of Congo or Uganda ‚Äåhas angered many Kenyans. They accuse the US of offloading the health risk of caring for patients.

aljazeera (2026-06-02). Southampton backs 'spygate' Eckert despite world's most lucrative game miss. aljazeera.com Southampton back Tonda Eckert despite missing out on a playoff final for a Premier League place due to spying scandal.

Agence France-Presse (2026-06-02). US government appeals against judge's order for Trump tariff refunds. scmp.com The Trump administration on Tuesday formally appealed against a judge's order for refunds of the US president's global tariffs after they were struck down by the Supreme Court earlier this year. | At stake is some US$166 billion in revenue. A refunds system handled by US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has already begun to process repayments.

newarab (2026-06-02). Which Middle East, North Africa countries are 'nuclear capable'. newarab.com An attack on the UAE's The attack is the latest incident in a region with a long history of civilian and military nuclear programmes, where several coun…

UMMID (2026-06-02). Everybody hates Israel and you: Trump blasts Netanyahu in phone call. ummid.com In a major embarrassment for the Zionist lobby, U.S. President Donald Trump called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu '____ing crazy' and said everybody in the world hates him because of his crimes.

UMMID (2026-06-02). MHT CET Result 2026: When and Where to Check. ummid.com The Maharashtra CET Cell after releasing the Final Answer Keys is now declaring the MHT CET 2026 (PCB and PCM) results on its official website cetcell.mahacet.org.

newarab (2026-06-02). Lebanese chef Husen Fayad on the resort Israel reduced to rubble. newarab.com For years, This week, those dreams were shattered when The sprawling 25,000-square-metre complex, one of the area's best-known landmarks, had become a popular…

UMMID (2026-06-02). Israel added in UN list of countries committing sexual violence. ummid.com Refusing to bow down to Zionist pressure, the United Nations has included Israel in its blacklist of countries committing sexual violence against civilians asserting the world body has 'credible information' in this regard.

ecns.cn (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".

Chauncey K. Robinson (2026-06-02). 'Natchez' review: Beautifully haunting exploration of America's complex history with slavery and racism. peoplesworld.org The documentary Natchez is one of those rare films that is beautiful and welcoming while simultaneously gut-wrenching and powerful in the way it explores its subject. It draws you in with the Southern charm of exquisite antebellum dresses and scenic landscapes of Natchez, Mississippi, but that's just preparation for a brutal journey. It then starts …

Editor (2026-06-02). The World Has Rendered Its Verdict on American Power. scheerpost.com The World Is Voting With Its Opinion — And Washington Won't Like the Results For decades, U.S. leaders spoke as if history had already been settled. The Soviet Union had fallen, American power was unmatched, and the world would eventually follow Washington's political and economic model. But a remarkable new international survey suggests that era …

aljazeera (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.

UFCLP (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…

Editor (2026-06-02). U.S. administration is privatizing nuclear war. mronline.org The U.S. Department of Energy has decided to transfer the "excess weapons-grade plutonium accumulated during the Cold War" to private companies for processing into nuclear fuel. That is the official version.

Jennifer Shutt (2026-06-02). GOP Senate Majority Leader Says Trump Will Withdraw "Anti-Weaponization" Fund. truthout.org U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune said Tuesday the Trump administration has rescinded its plan to use a nearly $1.8 billion fund to pay people who believe they were wrongly prosecuted by the Justice Department. That decision, combined with testimony from acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to a House panel in the afternoon, could end the gridlock that has so far stalled floor debate on… |

newleftreview (2026-06-02). Sebastian Veg: Three Vistas of Hong Kong. newleftreview.org Sebastian Veg on Ming-Sho Ho, Be Water; Ching Kwan Lee, Forever Hong Kong; Edmund Cheng and Samson Yuen, The Making of Leaderful Mobilization. Studies of Hong Kong's 2019 protests.

Reuters (2026-06-02). US proposes 25% tariff to punish Brazil over trade practices. scmp.com The Trump administration has proposed a new punitive tariff of 25 per cent on many imports from Brazil, after deciding its practices were unfair on a range of issues from digital trade to illegal deforestation, top trade official Jamieson Greer said late on Monday. | The measures, under the Section 301 trade statute, cover areas such as electronic payment services, preferential tariffs, intellectual property protection and ethanol market access as well, the Office of the United States Trade…

WHYY (2026-06-02). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…

Cameron Baillie (2026-06-02). Student loans inquiry into 'mountain' of degree debts begins. thecanary.co Student organisations and experts are launching an inquiry into the defunct debt-bondage system of student loans across England. In particular, the National Union of Students (NUS) wants the inquiry to look at the interest rates. Additionally, it will examine threshold repayment mechanisms. The loans inquiry can't come soon enough for many students or graduates on […] | By

ecns.cn (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.

The LWJ Editors (2026-06-02). Generation Jihad The next caliphate battleground. longwarjournal.org While attention remains fixed elsewhere, jihadist groups are expanding across Africa. Bill Roggio and Caleb Weiss revisit the growing threats in Mali, Nigeria, and Somalia—and why the continent remains one of the most consequential battlegrounds in the war against Al Qaeda and the Islamic State.

Editor (2026-06-02). South Africa's Conference of the Left issues a bold call for working-class unity. mronline.org The Conference of the Left in South Africa has brought together a wide range of left-wing political parties, socialist organizations, and progressive movements in an effort to forge greater unity, coordination, and collective action among working-class forces.

Human Rights Watch (2026-06-02). Philippines: 'False Information' Bill Open to Abuse. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. delivers his second state of the nation address at the House of Representatives in Quezon City, Philippines, July 24, 2023. | © 2023 AP Photo/Aaron Favila…

ecns.cn (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.

Veronica Riccobene (2026-06-02). Data Centers' New Deep-Pocketed Champion: The Kochs. levernews.com

UMMID (2026-06-02). Maharashtra 11th Admission 2026 Round 1 Allotment Today, Check Here. ummid.com Maharashtra FYJC Admission 2026 Round 1 Allotment: School Education and Sports Department Maharashtra is releasing on its official website mahafyjcadmissions.in today i.e. Friday May 29, 2026 Round 1 Allotment List of the students who are seeking admission in Class 11 First Year Junior College (FYJC).

newarab (2026-06-02). UN says Iran war hammering global aid supply chains. newarab.com

ecns.cn (2026-06-02). 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).

Reuters (2026-06-02). Trump to attend press gala dinner rescheduled in wake of shooting incident. scmp.com US President Donald Trump will attend ‚Å the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Association dinner on July 24, he said in a social media post on Tuesday, after the annual event was postponed following a shooting. | The black-tie gathering of journalists and politicians in Washington was postponed after a ‚Äåsuspect stormed a security checkpoint and fired a shotgun outside the event on April 25, with Trump present. | Trump and first lady Melania Trump were safely rushed out of the dinner.

ecns.cn (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.

aljazeera (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.

Willem Moore (2026-06-02). Starmer accused of coverup over vanishing message admission. thecanary.co When the government released the latest tranche of Peter Mandelson's emails, people were expecting to see more from Keir Starmer. In the end, however, the messages between the two men amounted to one page's worth of material. And now, we've learned how Starmer managed to wriggle out of it: NEW: No 10 finally confirms that […] | By

Joe Jurado (2026-06-02). Louisiana Supreme Court Rejects Calvin Duncan's Appeal. newsone.com

UMMID (2026-06-02). When Cameras Captured First Color Photos of Makkah Grand Mosque. ummid.com Abdul Ghafur Sheikh, a Harvard University student, was first to capture the color photos of the Grand Mosque in Makkah and other Holy Sites that were published by the National Geographic Magazine in July 1953.

WHYY (2026-06-02). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday, 11:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…

The Canary (2026-06-02). RMT calls for insourcing of all railway staff following Thameslink nationalisation. thecanary.co Rail union RMT is demanding all Govia Thameslink Railway staff be brought into direct employment after the train company became the latest to be brought under public control. The union has been campaigning for all elements of the railway to come into public ownership. And it has welcomed the commitment by the government to launch […] | By

Bheria (2026-06-02). The Torah Was Changed? What Rabbinic Scholarship Actually Says. muslimskeptic.com One of the foundational claims of traditional Judaism is that the Torah was revealed directly by God to Moses in a complete, fixed, and authoritative form; and that this revelation was transmitted faithfully and unchanged through history. Classical rabbinic literature presents the Torah not merely as inspired scripture but as a divinely dictated text whose …

ecns.cn (2026-06-02). 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.

Sarah Mueller (2026-06-02). Delaware to establish its first medical school in partnership with Philadelphia-based Jefferson University. whyy.org What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? Delaware will soon have its own medical school, a first in the state's history. | The state is partnering with Philadelphia's The school will be housed on the

Seth Frantzman (2026-06-02). US Syria Envoy Barrack tapped for Syria and Iraq role. longwarjournal.org Syria is seeking to deepen ties with the US and expand regional diplomacy as the countries pursue discussions on reconstruction, sanctions relief, and economic recovery. Simultaneously, Syria faces ongoing regional shifts, including emerging trade routes, increased use of Syrian airspace, and broader tensions affecting reconstruction and political integration.

David Swanson (2026-06-02). Talk World Radio: Bolivia and People Who Don't Sit Back and Take It. worldbeyondwar.org This week on Talk World Radio we're talking about Bolivia and people who refuse to put up with outrages that people in the United States sit back and accept. Our guest Kathryn Ledebur is director of the Andean Information Network. #WorldBEYONDWar…

WSWS (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.

Skwawkbox (2026-06-02). Unite Community will go if Sharon Graham re-elected. thecanary.co Sharon Graham plans to scrap the Unite's popular Community section for unwaged members if she wins the union's 2026 general secretary election, according to union insiders. In its place, her opponents say, Graham intends to focus on her own 'campaigns' section whose best idea seems to be dressing up. Unite Community, set up by Graham's […] | By

WSWS (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.

Mehwish Abbas (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 …

newarab (2026-06-02). EU strikes migration deal for more deportations, detention sites. newarab.com The "The new regulation will speed up the return process and increase returns of persons who have no legal right to stay in the EU," said Nicholas Ioannides, deputy migration minister for Cyprus, which holds the rotating presidency of the 27-nation…

ecns.cn (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.

WHYY (2026-06-02). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…

ecns.cn (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.

United World International (2026-06-02). Rethinking Thailand's Response to Agricultural Decline. unitedworldint.com Beyond Trade Policy By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer Thailand's economic progress in the past half-century has followed a predictable trajectory: a gradual drift out of agriculture as the major source of employment and GDP toward industrialization and services. The trend is characteristic of what has been seen throughout the Global South. Though, unlike most industrialized economies …

Gary Wilson (2026-06-02). Bolivia: U.S.-backed government clears road to martial law against general strike. mronline.org Bolivia's Congress has cleared the road for martial law.

ptcnews.tv (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…

infobrics (2026-06-02). India, China Reaffirm Commitment to 'Stable and Predictable' Bilateral Relations. infobrics.org In a post on X, the Embassy said that the discussions covered "bilateral relations, regional developments, promoting people-to-people exchanges, and cooperation under the BRICS framework"

aljazeera (2026-06-02). The Horn of Africa needs reconciliation, not new borders. aljazeera.com Recognising Somaliland would not deliver stability. It would entrench division, in Somalia and well beyond it.

WSWS (2026-06-02). UK Labour government bars Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker from entering the country. wsws.org The bans stemmed from demands from right-wing Labourites and Zionists, who deployed the now standard lie conflating opposition to the fascistic Israeli government with antisemitism and terrorism.

ecns.cn (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.

aljazeera (2026-06-02). UN tells world to brace for extreme weather as El Nino looms. aljazeera.com Potential impacts, including floods, drought and heatwaves, could 'hit even harder' this year, UN chief warns.

Agence France-Presse (2026-06-02). 'On our doorstep': UN warns world to prepare for El Nino extreme weather. scmp.com There is an 80 per cent chance of the warming El Nino phenomenon developing between June and August, increasing the risk of extreme weather events, the World Meteorological Organization said on Tuesday. | "Fuelled by unusually warm ocean waters in the tropical Pacific, El Nino conditions are developing and are set to influence global temperature and rainfall patterns," the United Nations' WMO weather and climate agency said.

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