presstv.co.uk (2026-06-01). Irans new regulations govern Strait of Hormuz; foreign interference intolerable: Senior diplomat
A senior Iranian diplomat says the new regulations devised by the Islamic Republic govern maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, asserting that the country brooks no foreign interference in this regard.
english.palinfo.com (2026-06-01). Extremist settlers attack Palestinian farmland in Nablus and Ramallah
Extremist Jewish settlers carried out attacks on Palestinian citizens' swaths of agricultural land and crops in Nablus and Ramallah in the occupied West Bank on Monday. | | According to local sources, settlers set fire to olive trees in groves in the village of Duma, south of Nablus, after closing the western entrance to the village and preventing residents from passing through.
(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). 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 and Iran trade blows, Israel threatens to bomb Beirut. newarab.com 
For those just joining us, here are the key updates | The US and Iran conducted tit-for-tat strikes over the weekend into Monday. The US military says it attacked Iranian military sites in Goruk and Qeshm Island. Meanwhile, Kuwait reports "hostile" missile and drone attacks, as Iran's IRGC says it launched a retaliatory strike on a base it claims was used for an attack on its Sirik Island
| As Israel expands its invasion and occupation of south Lebanon, the US reportedly put forward a proposal for a new ceasefire in Lebanon, with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio holding separate talks with Lebanese Preside…
(2026-06-01). Israel threatens Beirut strikes; Hezbollah attacks kill soldier. newarab.com 
(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). 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). AIPAC 'Hides' Support For Democratic Candidates. popularresistance.org The pro-Israel lobbying group AIPAC has begun hiding its involvement in funding political campaigns for candidates running for public office in the US, as support for Israel becomes increasingly toxic among Democratic voters, Haaretz reported on 31 May. | The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) has traditionally boasted of its success in helping elect candidates for Congress and the Senate who are committed to supporting Israel, including voting to provide it billions in US military aid each year. | However, as Israel continues to commit genocide against Palestinians in Gaza and wage war on Lebanon a…
(2026-06-01). LIVE UPDATES: People Against Genocide block Elbit 'We want to see it shut down'. thecanary.co 
The People Against Genocide group has again blocked both gates of Israeli murder drone maker Elbit's Staffordshire factory. The factory is unable to operate after activists parked vehicles in the entrances and locked themselves to each other through the vehicles. People Against Genocide retarget Elbit View this post on Instagram A post shared […] | By
(2026-06-01). Is Mojtaba preparing for a bigger move? From ports to islands, strange blasts heard in Iran | War, US. hindustantimes.com Mystery explosions reported across Bandar Abbas, Qeshm, Sirik and Jask have triggered fresh speculation in Iran amid soaring tensions around the Strait of Hormuz. While Iranian authorities linked the blasts to ammunition disposal and naval activity, conflicting reports have fueled questions over what exactly is unfolding near the strategic waterway.
(2026-06-01). US and Iran trade blows, Israel expands south Lebanon occupation. newarab.com For those just joining us, here are the key updates | The US and Iran conducted tit-for-tat strikes over the weekend into Monday. The US military says it attacked Iranian military sites in Goruk and Qeshm island. Meanwhile, Kuwait reports "hostile" missile and drone attacks, as Iran's IRGC says it launched a retaliatory strike on a base it claims was used for an attack on its Sirik Island
| As Israel expands its invasion and occupation of south Lebanon, the US reportedly put forward a proposal for a new ceasefire in Lebanon, with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio holding separate talks with Lebanese Preside…
(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). Hormuz Crisis hits Asia and Africa Hard, Spurs EV Buying. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The release of massive strategic petroleum reserves in the US, China and Europe, along with austerity measures around the world, have kept the Hormuz crisis from pushing petroleum prices sky-high. They are, however, up 50% or so since the Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump launched their war of aggression on Iran. The ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran and the counter-closure by the US of Iran's exports has taken over a billion barrels of petroleum off the market this spring. If the Strait is not opened soon, neither austerity…
(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). Headlines for June 1, 2026. democracynow.org Trump Claims U.S. "Shouldn't Have Been in Iran" in Fox News Interview, Israeli Troops Push Deeper into Lebanon, Capturing Medieval Beaufort Castle, Israeli Attacks Kill Two Palestinians in Gaza, 2027 National Defense Authorization Act Proposes to Integrate U.S. and Israeli Militaries, Former AG Bondi Claims She Lacked Authority in the Release of Epstein Files, Federal Judge Orders Temporary Halt to Trump's $1.8 Billion Slush Fund for Insurrectionists, Immigrants at Delaney Hall Continue Hunger and Labor Strike Demanding Their Release, Texas Police Arrest ICE Agent Who Shot Venezuelan Immig…
(2026-06-01). Could Israel's Lebanon Offensive Destroy Any Chance of an Iran-US Agreement? thinktank.pk As global attention remains fixed on Gaza and the fragile relationship between Washington and Tehran, Israel's expanding military operations inside Lebanon have opened another major fault line in the Middle East. Israeli forces recently seized the historic Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon, marking their deepest military advance into Lebanese territory in more than two decades. …
(2026-06-01). Lebanon War Intensifies: U.S.-Israeli Strike Injures 13 Hospital Workers in Tyre. wibailoutpeople.org
(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). Trump runs away, Putin now ready? NATO heading towards dangerous security vacuum amid Iran crisis. hindustantimes.com Fresh questions are being raised over Donald Trump's Europe strategy after the attack on Europe's biggest nuclear plant. Reports of a U.S. military drawdown across the continent have sparked concern among NATO allies, with fears that any weakening of Western deterrence could hand Vladimir Putin a strategic opening.
(2026-06-01). The Iran War has cost Americans $50 billion at the Pump. juancole.com A settlement would be welcome news. But even if a deal happens tomorrow, here's the reality: Americans will be paying high fuel prices for months to come. The economic damage from this conflict is already done. | Since the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran in late…
(2026-06-01). What did Iran mean by 'new phase of war'? Mojtaba's top negotiator reveals battle plan to counter US. hindustantimes.com Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has declared that a "new phase" in the confrontation with the United States and Israel has begun, as diplomatic talks remain stalled. Speaking during a parliamentary session, Ghalibaf emphasized that Iran will not approve any agreement unless it secures what he described as the "rights of the Iranian nation." He warned against trusting enemy promises and framed the current situation as a broader struggle spanning military, diplomatic, economic, and social fronts. The statement comes amid rising regional tensions and renewed debate inside Iran over how to respond…
(2026-06-01). US says struck Iran military sites, Tehran responds by targeting base. scmp.com The US said it struck Iranian military sites at the weekend and Iran's Revolutionary Guards said on Monday it had targeted a US base in response, the latest in a series of exchanges amid negotiations to end the three-month-old ‚Äåwar. | The strikes on Iran's Gulf coast were in response to "aggressive Iranian actions that included the shootdown of a US MQ-1 drone that was operating over international waters," the US Central Command said in a post on X.
(2026-06-01). Could the Next Iran-West Conflict Be Fought by Underwater Robots? thinktank.pk While global attention remains focused on conflicts in Gaza, Ukraine, and rising tensions between Iran and the West, a new military race is quietly unfolding beneath the oceans. The United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia have announced plans to develop cutting-edge underwater drone technology under the AUKUS defense partnership, with deployment expected by 2027. …
(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). Iran says talks with US taking place amid 'deep mistrust'. newarab.com 
(2026-06-01). As the U.S. Avoids the Thucydides Trap, Will It Face the Syracuse Dilemma? unitedworldint.com How will the future of a global power that cannot prevail either on the battlefield or at the negotiating table take shape? 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 …
(2026-05-31). Egypt works to help facilitate deal between U.S., Iran: president. ecns.cn CAIRO, May 31 ⚪ Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi said Sunday that the country was helping to facilitate a peace deal between the United States and Iran, as he spoke with his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron over regional developments.
(2026-06-01). Will Israel reoccupy Gaza or is Netanyahu playing politics. newarab.com 
In late May, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Israel controlled about 60 percent of Gaza's territory, and that he had instructed the Israeli military to His comments have reignited debate over
(2026-06-01). Hamawy, a doctor who worked in Gaza leading race for US Congress. newarab.com 
(2026-06-01). Saturday 5/30: Build, Treat, Heal: A Bay Area Fundraiser for Gaza Medical Aid. indybay.org Gray Area / Grand Theater 2665 Mission Street San Francisco, CA 94110.
(2026-06-01). Israel airstrike kills at least two Palestinians at Gaza port. aljazeera.com At least two Palestinians were killed and around a dozen wounded when an Israeli air strike hit a crowded cafe.
(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). 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). The ICRC's response to affected populations and infrastructure following the events of January 2026 in Venezuela. icrc.org
(2026-06-01). Thursday 6/18: Summer Workshops: Challenging Zionism in Schools. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/workshop26…
(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). Sunday 6/28: Doctors Against Genocide (DAG) Weekly Webinar. indybay.org
(2026-06-01). Donated milk reaches Cuba amid deepening shortages. aljazeera.com Cuba has begun distributing donated powdered milk from Mexico and Uruguay as the island faces severe shortages.
(2026-06-01). A Call For Life In The Face Of The Drums Of War. popularresistance.org To leaders of social organizations, human rights defenders, and citizens of the world: | We address you at a time of extreme gravity. The escalation of aggressive rhetoric and threats of military intervention by extremist sectors in the United States against Cuba have ceased to be mere political slogans and have become a real danger that threatens the peace of the region and the lives of millions of human beings. | We turn to the international civil society not to ask for favors, but to appeal to your justice and memory. | Cuba is a small nation that has made solidarity its highest banner. While others export wea…
(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). Neither Brothers nor Rescue: A Confessed Terrorist and an Organization That Violated Cuban Sovereignty. wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-06-01). Clà¥ture du Festival international de poésie de La Havane. radiohc.cu La 32e édition du Festival international de poésie de La Havane s'est achevée samedi dernier après une programmation riche et variée, incluant un hommage particulier au leader historique de la Révolution, Fidel Castro (1926-2016), à l'occasion du centenaire de sa naissance. | Le Pabellón Cuba, siège national de l'Association Hermanos Saíz (AHS), a accueilli une fresque murale reprenant des vers des poètes participant à l'événement. La poésie de Nancy Morejón, lauréate du Prix national de littérature, la musique de jeunes troubadours et la présence de poètes venus spécialement pour l'àÆle ont fait de cet…
(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 glaring problems with Labor's dreadful, appalling, terrible 2026 Budget. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-01). A party of Independents will only succeed if it is transparent. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-31). 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). "Revolving Door" : Former GEO Group VP David Venturella Is New Interim ICE Chief. democracynow.org 
President Donald Trump has tapped David Venturella, a former ICE official and executive at the private prison company GEO Group, to replace Todd Lyons as head of Immigration and Customs Enforcement. GEO Group saw its profits jump from $32 million in 2024 to more than $254 million in 2025 as the Trump administration expanded government contracts with ICE jails nationwide. | Setareh Ghandehari, advocacy director at Detention Watch Network, says private prison companies have an "intricate" relationship with ICE. "It's really a revolving door," she says, pointing out that Venturella work…
(2026-06-01). China's PLA patrols airspace, waters around Huangyan Island. ecns.cn The People's Liberation Army has carried out combat-readiness patrols in the territorial waters and airspace around China's Huangyan Island as well as surrounding areas in the South China Sea.
(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. |
(2026-05-31). 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). 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). 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
(2026-05-31). Child dead, man seriously injured in Melbourne house fire. ecns.cn MELBOURNE, June 1 ⚪ A child has died and a man has been hospitalized with serious injuries following a house fire in southwest Melbourne in the early hours of Monday.
(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). 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). Wednesday 6/24: Picket & Pray. indybay.org Zoom | zoom.us/meeting/register/tU6krXE_RRGWnxK……
(2026-06-01). 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.
(2026-06-01). Australia: Bondi terrorist was on ASIO radar in 2022. wsws.org The information that has dripped out over the past six months has indicated far more intensive and longstanding contact between the intelligence agency and the terrorists than first admitted.
(2026-06-01). Australia: Victorian education support staff speak out against AEU-Labor sellout. wsws.org "If members can't ask questions or raise concerns without being censored, what sort of democracy is that? The union clearly works for the government not for us."
(2026-06-01). US murder spree in Latin American waters moves beyond 200 killed. wsws.org The Trump administration's campaign of extrajudicial killings off the coast of Latin America has killed more than 200 people, exposing the complicity of the Democratic Party and all regional governments with the normalization of mass murder as imperialist policy.
(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). Chinese archaeologist pleads guilty, firms flee Singapore's costs: 5 weekend reads you missed. scmp.com We have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. | 1. Chinese archaeologist who discovered 5,000-year-old city pleads guilty to corruption | 2. Hong Kong body took action after teacher carried female student like bride | 3. 'Clear-eyed' on China: the takeaways from Pete Hegseth's Shangri-La speech…
(2026-06-01). Political commentators Cenk, Piker say UK bars them over Israel remarks. aljazeera.com The US citizens allege that they have been denied entry to Britain due to their outspoken criticism of Israel.
(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). Tuesday 6/2: Election Day. indybay.org At a voting center or polling place in your county…
(2026-06-01). The USDA canceled $300M in farm grants, citing fraud. Did it make up the evidence? grist.org 
Leah Atwood was rattled. It was the tail end of March, and for days she and her colleagues at Agroecology Commons had been fielding dozens of emails alerting them to grant terminations targeting a $300 million U.S. Department of Agriculture program. One after another, within a single week, 49 of the 50 grantees received notices from the USDA informing them that their grants were cancelled. | By the end of the month, Agroecology Commons still hadn't gotten a notice from the USDA. While their peers were figuring out how to pick up the pieces, it seemed as though their $2.5 million grant, structured largely to he…
(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
(2026-05-31). Rare blue micromoon seen across China. ecns.cn It is the second full moon in May of the Gregorian calendar, commonly known as a "blue moon". This event also featured a micromoon, which means it was near its farthest point from Earth in its orbit.
(2026-06-01). Shaolin ex-abbot gets 24 years for embezzlement. ecns.cn Shi Yongxin, former abbot of the world-famous Shaolin Temple in Central China's Henan province, was sentenced to 24 years in prison on Friday for multiple crimes, including embezzlement and bribery, a local court said.
(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). A global shift from gender movements is directly impacting LBQT communities. globalvoices.org 
(2026-06-01). Friday 6/26: Virtual Action Hour for Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | afsc.org/events/action-hour-palestine…
(2026-06-01). Not much to see: the release of the UFO files. onlineopinion.com.au UFO enthusiasts wanted disclosure. What they got was grainy footage, old reports and more unanswered questions.
(2026-06-01). Royal Commission under fire for excluding Palestinian perspectives. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-01). Five dead, two injured after blast at Hanwha Aerospace plant in South Korea. geo.tv 
(2026-05-31). Thousands affected by blackouts after damaging storms hit Western Australia. ecns.cn SYDNEY, June 1 ⚪ Tens of thousands of homes in Western Australiahave been hit by blackouts after severe storms swept across the state over the weekend, damaging properties and power lines.Western Power estimated that most electricity outages would be resolved by Monday night local time.
(2026-05-31). Chinese Young Pioneers total 112 million members. ecns.cn BEIJING, June 1 ⚪ The Chinese Young Pioneers, a national mass organization for Chinese children, had about 112 million members across the country by the end of 2025, the CYP national working committee said Monday.
(2026-06-01). 3 miners killed in the US over 3 days. wsws.org Together they expose a single reality: The mining companies, the federal and state regulators and the union apparatus are all part of the same machinery that treats miners' lives as a cost of production.
(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). Lebanese man trapped under rubble, as Mechanism delays rescue. newarab.com 
A 70-year-old Hamid Tawbe has been missing under the ruins of his home in the town of Burj Qalaway since last week, following intense Israeli bombardment des…
(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). "We Closed Our Account" : Advocates Call for Boycott of Citizens Bank for Financing ICE Jails. democracynow.org 
We look at a growing boycott against Citizens Bank amid a campaign to pressure the corporation to divest from financing CoreCivic and GEO Group, two of the nation's largest private operators of ICE jails. An interfaith coalition of dozens of religious groups in Boston said Citizens Bank has failed to adequately address its concern about financing private prisons, so the group has withdrawn $1 million from its estimated $14 million account with the bank and threatened to keep removing funds until its demands are met. | Filmmaker Julie Cohen and journalist Paul Barrett, who are married, recently wrote an opin…
(2001-06-26). AI, industrial sovereignty and Pax Silica. links.org.au 
Pax Silica is a US-led drive to reorganise global production and secure control over semiconductors, AI and critical minerals. Becoming a military-industrial node within this project means the Philippines will lose out, writes Reihana Mohideen.
(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). The Drone That Crashed in Romania and the Gray Area of Hybrid Warfare. unitedworldint.com Hybrid warfare is not merely a combination of tanks and missiles. It also involves directing the flow of information, managing societal fears, and psychologically pushing public opinion toward a specific line. By Yƒ±ldƒ±ran Acar, Political Scientist The most dangerous aspect of modern warfare is sometimes not what is happening, but the fact that we do …
(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). Germany's Council of Economic Experts demands "U-turn" on care, health and pensions. wsws.org The German Council of Economic Experts is demanding deep cuts in social spending to pass the costs of the Iran war, rearmament and the enrichment of the rich onto the weakest in society.
(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). I survived Iran's prisons. Don't let those still inside vanish. newarab.com 
More than thirty years ago, When I first arrived in the United Kingdom, my mind was still trapped in prison. I saw the faces of friends who had been executed. I heard the firing squad and the sounds of my fellow prisoners being tortured. |
(2026-05-31). 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). 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). 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…
(2026-05-31). 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.
(2026-06-01). Birthright Citizenship Existed Before the Fourteenth Amendment. portside.org Birthright Citizenship Existed Before the Fourteenth Amendment |
(2026-06-01). As the Sea Rises and Rents Triple, Miami's Black Neighborhoods Are Disappearing. capitalbnews.org 
This is the second story in a series on "climate gentrification." Support for this series was provided by The Neal Peirce Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting journalism on ways to make cities and their larger regions work better for all people. MIAMI — By the time Latonya Floyd came outside, the photographer's lens …
(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). '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). 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). 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). 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). Nairobi Regional Delegation Facts & Figures 2025. icrc.org January – December 2025…
(2026-06-01). 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…
(2026-05-31). 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.
(2026-05-31). 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). 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). 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…
(2026-06-01). This week in history: June 1-7. wsws.org Massacre of royal family in Nepal; Teton Dam collapse kills 11 in Idaho; US Supreme Court upholds convictions of Communist Party leaders; Pilsudski chooses crony as Polish president.
(2026-06-01). 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.
(2026-06-01). Torture, Racism, War and Male Chauvinism: Fighting Back. juancole.com (
(2026-06-01). Labor Can't Remain Shackled to the Democrats. portside.org Labor Can't Remain Shackled to the Democrats |
(2026-06-01). 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…
(2026-06-01). 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). Lens defender Abdulhamid spearheads Saudi 2026 World Cup squad. newarab.com 
(2026-06-01). India and Pakistan After the 2025 Crisis: Has the Next Confrontation Already Begun? thinktank.pk For much of the past decade, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi pursued a strategy aimed at diplomatically isolating Pakistan on the global stage. Following multiple crises, including attacks in Kashmir and rising cross-border tensions, New Delhi sought to portray Pakistan as an international security problem while expanding India's influence with Western powers, Gulf states, and …
(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). 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… |
(2026-05-31). 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.
(2026-06-01). Saturday 6/20: Trump Regime Takedown (every Saturday). indybay.org corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell St, San Francisco…
(2026-06-01). The UK Is Getting Even Crazier In Defense Of Israel. thealtworld.com The UK is getting crazier and crazier in its defense of Israel. Now they're canceling the visas of mainstream normie political pundits for criticizing the state of Israel, and investigating people for antisemitic hate crimes when they denounce Zionists who aren't even Jewish. | American progressive commentator Cenk Uygur and his nephew Hasan Piker have both
(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). 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). 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…
(2026-06-01). Vinicius brings Maracana curtain-raiser to life as Brazil rout Panama 6-2. aljazeera.com Christian Pulisic breaks goal drought as US beat Senegal 3-2 in international friendly ahead of World Cup.
(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…
(2026-05-31). Over 6,000 mines, explosive remnants cleared in Yemen in May. ecns.cn ADEN, Yemen, May 31 ⚪ Saudi Arabias demining initiative in Yemen, Project Masam, announced Sunday that its teams removed 6323 landmines and explosive remnants of war across the country during May.
(2026-05-31). 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.
(2026-05-31). 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). Outspoken Critic of Mali's Junta Still Missing a Month On. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Lawyer and junta critic Mountaga Tall, Mali, 2025. | © Private | A month has passed since the May 2 abduction of prominent Malian lawyer and government critic Mountaga Tall. His whereabouts remain unknown, raising fears that he was forcibly disappeared.Unidentified gunmen stormed Tall's home in the capital, Bamako, and dragged him away in an unmarked vehicle, according to his family. His wife was assaulted while trying to video the abduction, and her phone was confiscated. Since then, the Malian authorities have neither acknowledged holding Tall nor provided any information about h…
(2026-05-31). 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). Saturday 6/13: Upcoming Human Banner on Ocean Beach. indybay.org Ocean Beach – Stairwell 17 | 1000 Great Hwy | San Francisco, CA 94121…
(2026-06-01). 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…
(2026-05-31). 12 dead in under-construction building collapse in N. Philippines. ecns.cn MANILA, June 1 ⚪ The death toll from the collapse of a building under construction in Angeles City, Pampanga province, northern Philippines, rose to 12 after rescuers recovered another body from the rubble before dawn on Monday.
(2026-06-01). US SOUTHCOM Extrajudicial Killings Inch to 200 Deaths. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( Recent strikes in the Eastern Pacific
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(2026-06-01). 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)…
(2026-06-01). NJ State Police Join Crackdown Against Supporters of Hunger-Striking Immigrants at Delaney Hall. democracynow.org 
An estimated 300 immigrants detained at the Delaney Hall ICE jail in Newark, New Jersey, are continuing a hunger and labor strike to demand their freedom. Amid ongoing protests, New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill has deployed state police, who erected a barricade around the facility and have reportedly brutalized activists. Newark Mayor Ras Baraka has also imposed a nightly curfew around Delaney Hall until further notice. | Local investigative journalist Bob Hennelly joins Democracy Now! to talk about the ongoing hunger and labor strike, launched on May 22, and its historical implications in Newark and the rest o…
(2026-05-31). 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). 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). 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). 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…
(2026-05-31). 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.
(2026-05-31). Chinese-invested sanitary ware factory inaugurated in Jordan. ecns.cn AMMAN, May 31 ⚪ A Chinese-invested sanitary ware factory was inaugurated in southern Jordan on Sunday.
(2026-06-01). India's viral 'Cockroach' party founder plans street protest. newarab.com 
The creator of The parody "Cockroach Janta Party" (CJP)—echoing It was set up after Chief…
(2026-06-01). International arbitrators reject $134M claim by Rwanda on UK. newarab.com 
(2026-06-01). New Zealand budget deepens austerity to make workers pay for war. wsws.org The budget starves public healthcare and cuts education and welfare, while pouring money into prisons and the military.
(2026-06-01). While Wall Street claims "no money" for city's transit workers, fire at New York's Penn Station injures 5. wsws.org A predawn fire at Penn Station, injuring five workers, is the second major rail disruption in two weeks and a result of the systematic neglect of public infrastructure in the shadow of Wall Street.
(2026-06-01). WHYY Newscast for Monday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-06-01). Meet Bajun Mavalwalla, Veteran Convicted for ICE Protest in Unprecedented Use of Conspiracy Charges. democracynow.org 
A federal jury last week convicted three people on felony conspiracy charges over their involvement in an anti-ICE protest in Spokane, Washington, last June. The "Spokane Three" are awaiting sentencing and face up to six years in prison for conspiracy to impede or injure ICE officers. They had attempted to block the transfer of a group of detained immigrants by sitting in front of a bus. Six of the nine protesters originally charged took plea deals, but the Spokane Three decided to fight the charges. | "If I had taken a plea deal, it would have essentially been me lying and saying that I did som…
(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). Sunday Science: 'That Could Be a Game Changer': An Antiviral Pill Gets First Test for Ebola Prevention. portside.org Sunday Science: 'That Could Be a Game Changer': An Antiviral Pill Gets First Test for Ebola Prevention |
(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). Who marched in NYC Israel Day Parade as Mamdani boycotted. newarab.com 
(2026-05-31). 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.
(2026-06-01). 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…
(2026-05-31). 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). The Architecture of "False Flags" and Wartime Propaganda. thecanary.co 
On 7 May 1915, the pristine waters off the old head of Kinsale became a graveyard. Within just eighteen minutes of being struck by a single German torpedo, the RMS Lusitania — the world's most celebrated luxury liner — vanished beneath the Atlantic, taking 1,198 lives with her. Historically, this tragedy is framed as a […] | By
(2026-05-31). Iran to make amendments to text of potential MoU after receiving latest U.S. response ⚪ media. ecns.cn Iran to make amendments to text of potential MoU after receiving latest U.Over the past weeks, they have exchanged several proposed plans outlining conditions for ending the conflict through Pakistani mediation.
(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). Understanding AI market intelligence for anthropic stock tracking. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-01). Monday 6/1: Court Support for Stop AI Activist. indybay.org McAllister St & Polk St…
(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). 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). 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 Democrats unleash police riot against anti-ICE protesters outside Delaney Hall. wsws.org As immigrants inside Delaney Hall continue their hunger and labor strike, Democratic officials have deployed state and local police to attack protesters, journalists and residents outside the facility.
(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). China strengthens support for migrant and left-behind children. ecns.cn Ahead of International Children's Day on Monday, the Ministry of Civil Affairs issued a circular urging stronger efforts to identify and assist migrant and left-behind children, as part of a broader initiative to create a child-friendly society.
(2026-05-31). 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). All to London for the International Anti-War conference. thecanary.co 
We're hurtling towards more wars and greater global instability, with the governments of Europe responding with massive rearmament programmes and increasing moves towards conscription. So we urgently need a mass movement for peace to break with the worldview of the likes of Donald Trump and Tony Blair. The International Conference Against War on 20 June […] | By
(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). Frequently asked questions: Understanding the ICRC's neutrality. icrc.org
(2026-06-01). Treatment of civilians in Colombia during 2025. icrc.org
(2026-06-01). The engineering of popular demobilization behind the European Union's militarization process. strategic-culture.su
(2026-06-01). Latin America and the Caribbean: When seeking medical care is dangerous. icrc.org
(2026-06-01). Upholding international humanitarian law in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-06-01). Eileen Appelbaum: Comment on DOL's Proposal for Alternative Investments in Retirement Accounts. cepr.net
(2026-06-01). Penal repression of serious violations of international humanitarian law — Factsheet. icrc.org
(2026-06-01). The humanitarian cost of non-compliance with IHL in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-05-31). China's AI is comprehensive and worth learning from: Vietnamese youth representative. ecns.cn
(2026-06-01). Congress quietly moves to integrate U.S. and Israeli militaries. strategic-culture.su
(2026-06-01). Iran: The art of controlling escalation dominance. strategic-culture.su
(2026-06-01). Poland: High level briefing on IHL for the Polish ministries. icrc.org
(2026-06-01). Egypt: States Convene in Cairo to Reinforce Respect for Rules of War Amid Rising Conflicts. icrc.org
(2026-06-01). Iran war effect marks the resetting of world geo-politics. strategic-culture.su
(2026-06-01). Colombia 2025: A humanitarian crisis beyond numbers. icrc.org
(2026-06-01). 'Interference in internal affairs' when it suits the U.S. strategic-culture.su
(2026-06-01). Frequently asked questions: Our work in Mali. icrc.org
(2026-06-01). Calls to action to parties to conflicts in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-06-01). Democratic Republic of the Congo: Kimareki rebuilds a life beyond disability. icrc.org
(2026-06-01). Trump administration green card changes: Here's what you need to know. whyy.org
(2026-06-01). ICRC RED aircraft to operate from Jeddah to strengthen humanitarian access to Sudan. icrc.org
(2026-06-01). ICRC report: Failure to respect rules of war deepened humanitarian crisis in Colombia in 2025. icrc.org
(2026-06-01). Curfew Issued Against the People in Newark After Police Riots Outside Migrant Detention Camp. wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-06-01). Georgia: Remains of eleven people missing in connection with 1992—93 armed conflict handed over to families. icrc.org
(2026-06-01). Searching for people missing in connection with the 1992-1993 armed conflict continues. icrc.org
(2026-06-01). Colombia: Conduct of hostilities and use of explosive hazards. icrc.org
(2026-06-01). Accordo UE-Mercosur, chi paga il conto? strategic-culture.su
(2026-06-01). Children and adolescents in armed conflicts in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-06-01). France's "Forward Deterrence" Vis-à -vis Russia Raises The Risk Of Nuclear War. thealtworld.com
(2026-06-01). Certificates and declarations of absence: A guidance note. icrc.org
(2026-06-01). Synergy in Action: IHL and Islamic Law for Humanitarian Outcomes. icrc.org
(2026-06-01). A Free Market Approach to Healthcare: Lower Costs and Better Outcomes. cepr.net
(2026-06-01). Ethiopia: Beyond survival, a journey defined by possibility. icrc.org
(2026-06-01). 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…
(2026-06-01). 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). Elections in Colombia: Cepeda and Petro dismiss preliminary 1st round results. colombiareports.com Colombia's leftist presidential candidate, Senator Ivan Cepeda, said Sunday that he does not accept the preliminary results of the first round election that surprisingly saw far-right attorney Abelardo de la Espriella come out on top. In a speech before supporters, Cepeda called on electoral authorities to scrutinize the allegedly last-minute registry of hundreds of thousands …
(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). México_Marcos: "la realidad versus lo superficial del Mundial" indybay.org El amor y el desamor según el futbol, "la realidad en México vs lo superficial del Mundial": Marcos…
(2026-06-01). El incumplimiento del DIH agravó la situación humanitaria en Colombia en 2025. icrc.org
(2026-06-01). Arms Embargo Now! GKN Out Of Garden Grove! popularresistance.org On Thursday, May 21, a 34,000-gallon storage tank carrying a highly toxic and flammable chemical, methyl methacrylate, overheated at the GKN Aerospace facility in the middle of a predominantly working-class Garden Grove neighborhood. The overheating tank released toxic chemicals into the air, creating a serious risk of explosion and forcing over 50,000 residents to evacuate. | GKN Aerospace's chemical crisis has resulted in evacuations in Garden Grove, Stanton, Westminster, Cypress, and Buena Park, forced dozens of school closures, and disrupted hundreds of businesses.
(2026-05-31). '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.
(2026-05-31). Lebanon crusader castle seized by Israel a symbol of bloody history. al-monitor.com By Angus McDowall and Benjamin RaabJERUSALEM/BEIRUT, June 1 (Reuters) – The medieval Beaufort Castle's stone ramparts tower so far above south Lebanon that Israel could hail their capture as a strategic victory, even as it evoked the miseries of a previous occupation.When Israeli forces entered the 900-year-old castle on Saturday, they were returning to a fortress they held throughout their 1982-2000 presence in southern Lebanon, a campaign that years of Hezbollah attacks ultimately drove them to end.
(2026-05-31). Iran is stopping message exchanges with U.S., may block Hormuz, Tasnim news agency says. al-monitor.com DUBAI, June 1 (Reuters) – Iran's Tasnim news agency said on Monday that Tehran's negotiating team is stopping exchanges of messages with the United States through mediators due to attacks on Lebanon, as diplomatic efforts to end the three-month-old Iran war continue.The agency said Iran and the Resistance Front, which includes its Shiite allies in Yemen, Lebanon and Iraq, have set an agenda to completely block the Strait of Hormuz and activate other fronts, including the Bab El Mandeb Strait, in order to "punish" Israel and its supporters.
(2026-05-31). Iran eyes limited US deal to relieve economic strain and buy time. al-monitor.com By Parisa HafeziDUBAI, June 1 (Reuters) – Iran is pushing for a limited interim agreement with the United States in a bid to ease mounting economic pressure and stabilise the situation at home, while avoiding major concessions on its nuclear programme, according to sources and analysts.The approach reflects a familiar playbook for the Islamic Republic: absorb pressure, avoid irreversible compromises and keep negotiations alive without shifting core positions, three Iranian sources close to decision-makers said.
(2026-05-31). Trump says he has not heard from Iran that they are suspending talks, NBC News reports. al-monitor.com June 1 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that he had not heard from Iranians that they were suspending talks with the Washington, but added that silence would be fine and he was willing to wait."I think we've been talking too much if you want to know the truth. I think going silent would be very good, and that could be for a long time," Trump said in an interview with NBC News."It doesn't mean we're going to go and start dropping bombs all over there," Trump was quoted as saying. "We'll just go silent. We'll keep the blockade."
(2026-05-31). Jordan to let fans start work late for World Cup debut. newarab.com 
Jordan said on Sunday it will allow a late start to work for public sector employees on World Cup matchdays to let fans enjoy the national team's debut appearance at the tournament. | A decree from Prime Minister Jafar Hassan said official working hours would begin at 10 a.m. instead of 8: 30 a.m. for its Group J games against Austria, Algeria and Argentina which are being played in the U.S. on June 17, 23 and 28. | "The decision aims to enable citizens to follow and rally behind our national football team during its historic participation in this tournament," said a government statement. | Jordan, popularly known…
(2026-05-31). Still too risky to move seafarers out of Gulf, U.N. agency boss says. al-monitor.com By Jonathan Saul and Renee MaltezouATHENS, June 1 (Reuters) – Despite the current ceasefire between the United States and Iran, it remains too risky to move the thousands of sailors stuck in the Gulf, the head of the U.N.'s shipping agency said.
(2026-05-31). defence ministry says France bans Israeli officials from defence show. al-monitor.com TEL AVIV, June 1 (Reuters) – Israel's Defence Ministry on Monday said France had banned Israeli government representatives from attending the Eurosatory defence exhibition in Paris this month.France has also banned Israeli weapons makers from exhibiting offensive systems and will only permit them to display "air defence products". (Reporting by Alexander Cornwell; Editing by Kevin Liffey)…
(2026-05-31). SARS finalises China zero-tariff scheme framework. sanews.gov.za SARS finalises China zero-tariff scheme framework | The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has announced that both the legal and operational frameworks required to administer China's temporary zero-tariff scheme have been finalised. | The Asian country announced in February this year that it would implement the zero-tariff policy with African countries which it has diplomatic ties with. | SARS Commissioner Dr Johnstone Makhubu explained that from June, it would be issuing Rules of Origin certificates for qualifying exports in this regard. | "Beginning 1 June, we are introducing a simple, printable certificate f…
(2026-05-31). Muharram likely to begin on June 17. tribune.com.pk 
Muharram-ul-Haram 1448 AH is likely to begin in Pakistan on Wednesday, June 17, as the new moon is not expected to be visible anywhere in the country on the evening of June 15, according to astronomical calculations. | Khalid Ejaz Mufti, Secretary General of the Ruet-e-Hilal Research Council, on Sunday said the new moon will be born at 7: 54am Pakistan Standard Time (PST) on June 15. However, by sunset on the same day, the moon's age will be less than 12 hours across Pakistan, significantly below the minimum age generally required for crescent sighting. | He explained that the interval between sunset and moonse…
(2026-05-31). L'Occidente intensifica il terrorismo di Stato. strategic-culture.su L'Iran ha dimostrato che è possibile affrontare le potenze atlantiste con attacchi diretti e intensi, controllando al contempo le possibili conseguenze negative. | Segue nostro Gli esperti di geopolitica sono piuttosto chiari riguardo al carattere unitario della maggior parte dei conflitti contemporanei. I conflitti in Medio Oriente, in Eurasia, in Africa e in altre aree appaiono agli analisti strettamente collegati nelle loro linee gene…