(2026-06-06). Hormuz Jolts S. Korea to Grow 3X by 2030 to 100 GW. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — South Korea, the world's 13th largest economy, spends more of its gross domestic product to import fossil fuels than almost any other country on earth, with the bill amounting to $25 billion a year, according to Worse, the cost of fossil gas could increase by 41% this year, since has seen a price spike over the Iran War and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Moreover, it seems unlikely that the Persian Gulf will ever agai…
(2026-06-06). US strikes Iranian radar sites after drone shootdown in Strait of Hormuz. scmp.com US forces struck Iranian coastal radar sites on Saturday after shooting down drones launched by Iran towards the Strait of Hormuz, the US military said, in the latest escalation complicating efforts to end the war between the two countries. | The US military believed the four Iranian drones were targeting regional maritime traffic, an official said.
(2026-06-06). US strikes Iranian radar sites near Strait of Hormuz. newarab.com 
The US Central Command said in a statement that its forces shot down four Iranian one-way attack drones launched toward the "The attack drones posed an immediate threat to regional marit…
(2026-06-06). Alexander Zevin: Trump's Gulf War. newleftreview.org Asymmetries of the US-Israeli assault on Iran, as an uneasy balance holds between Tehran's tourniquet on the Strait of Hormuz—and the world economy—and the enormous firepower of the aggressors, at the end of the first round.
(2026-06-06). Does Pete Hegseth's volte-face on China reflect an America in decline? scmp.com Listening to US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth at the recently concluded Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, I thought of the iconic Sichuan opera act of face-changing, where performers switch masks in an instant. | Last year, Hegseth's speech at the event was filled with blatant attacks on China. This year, he put on a completely different face, declaring that: "Under President Trump's leadership, relations between the United States and China are better than they've been in many years."
(2026-06-06). Let's Identify Those Who Want War, Not Peace. ummid.com A very important question today is — who wants the Iran-USA-Israel-Lebanon war to continue and who wants the Russia-Ukraine war to continue…
(2026-06-06). How Russia and Iran are repositioning commercial geography in the Caspian Sea. strategic-culture.su
(2026-06-06). The Lebanon Glitch: How Multi-Front War is Overturning Trump-Iran Diplomacy. ummid.com Washington and Tehran continue exploring a possible agreement but escalating Israeli military operations in Lebanon threaten to derail diplomacy and deepen regional instability.
(2026-06-06). US, Iran trade strikes in latest Gulf flare-up. geo.tv 
An Iranian man walks next to an anti-Israeli mural on a street in Tehran, Iran June 6, 2026.— Reuters/FileIran launched ballistic missiles toward Kuwait, Bahrain: Centcom.Centcom says forces downed four Iranian drones in Hormuz. Latest flare-up comes despite US issued visa to…
(2026-06-06). Is the US Empire in Decline? orinocotribune.com By Stansfield Smith — June 3, 2026 | The US empire is in decline, we say. The Global South, the BRICS, and multipolarity are rising. And yet the US attacks Iran, and the Global South, BRICS, the United Nations, do not stand up to the US. Twenty years ago General Wesley Clark said the US planned to
(2026-06-06). Bahrain, Kuwait targeted by fresh Iran salvoes. newarab.com 
The Gulf countries of Bahrain and Kuwait were targeted in renewed aerial attacks by Iran early Saturday after the The tiny island kingdom of Bahrain, home to the headquarters of the US Fifth Fleet, denounced the attacks against its territory and neighbouring Kuwait. | Manama said the two Gulf countries intercepted seven missiles fired by Iran and described the attacks, the second against both nations in three days, as "blatant aggression" and "a flagrant violation…
(2026-06-06). Two convicted over London stabbing of Iranian TV reporter. newarab.com 
Two Romanians were convicted on Friday over the Nandito Badea, 21, and George Stana, 25, were found guilty of wounding with intent over the stabbing of The attack was "designed to silence a journalist through intimidation and violence", t…
(2026-06-06). Trump and Netanyahu: The Odd Couple. juancole.com The statement may be one of the most revealing statements Trump has ever made—not for what it says about Netanyahu, but for what it reveals about Trump's psychology. It was intende…
(2026-06-06). Lebanon and Israel's perpetual war machine. aljazeera.com Why Lebanon remains central to Israel's multi-front wars.
(2026-06-06). Two Lebanese officers, one soldier killed in Lebanon strike. newarab.com 
Two Lebanese officers and one soldier were killed on Saturday in an Israeli strike on a military vehicle on the Khardali-Nabatiyeh road in Later, the Israeli military said it targeted the vehicle after identifying what it described as a threat to its forces and receiving indications that It said an initial inquiry showed that two Lebanese army off…
(2026-06-06). Israel escalates assault on Lebanon and drives to annex Gaza. wsws.org Israeli strikes killed at least four people in Southern Lebanon on Friday, and the military ordered the forced displacement of nine more towns and villages in the Sidon district.
(2026-06-06). UAW Members Demand that UAW Rescind Endorsement of Zionist /Billionaire Shill Scott Wiener. indybay.org Rank and file members of UAW 4811 and UAW 2035 are demanding that the UAW 4811, Region 6 and the UAW rescind their support of Zionist billionaire shill Scott Wiener. Wiener who is being funded by the Zionists has played a role in targeting UC faculty and UAW 4811 members who have opposed the genocide in Gaza.
(2026-06-06). One Gaza Flotilla Boat Made It To Gaza In Pieces. popularresistance.org Gaza flotilla boats have become like Palestinians. They, like Palestinians, have been attacked, beaten, partially destroyed and thrown to the four winds by a brutal, violent Israeli government. | Some of the 2026 Gaza flotilla boats were purposefully damaged so severely by Israeli military forces that they sank, like Palestinians who are under the genocidal rubble of endless criminal Israeli bombings. | After two brutal interceptions in international waters in April and May 2026, many resilient Gaza flotilla boats have been found floating in a variety of places around the Mediterranean, just as Palestinians as re…
(2026-06-06). Why We Continue To Support Venezuela. orinocotribune.com By Joà£o Pedro Stédile — Jun 3, 2026 | Defending Venezuela is a moral and political obligation of all progressive and democratic forces on our continent. | The current political situation in Venezuela cannot be explained solely by the events following January 3, 2026. We need to contextualize what has been happening over the past four decades. In the 1990s, there was total U.S. hegemony on the continent, which imposed the NAFTA agreement on us, and then sought to impose the FTAA as a space under the complete control of U.S. capital. All governments except Cuba supported the Americans. | But the people…
(2026-06-06). Capitalist Rulers in Canada Back Washington's Assaults on Cuba. orinocotribune.com By Philippe Tessier — Jun 3, 2026 | Canada's capitalist rulers, along with Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberal Party government, are backing U.S. imperialism's accelerating attacks on Cuba with the same goal — overthrowing Cuba's socialist revolution. At the same time, a growing number of unions here are speaking out against Washington's attacks and demanding Ottawa oppose them. | After the latest U.S. sanctions, Sherritt International, a Canadian-owned mining conglomerate and one of the last foreign companies working in Cuba, announced May 4 it was suspending all mining on the island while it sells i…
(2026-06-06). Raúl is Cuba… and Cuba is untouchable! radiohc.cu Speech delivered by Miguel Mario Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, at the commemoration of the 95th birthday of Army General Raúl Castro Ruz and the 65th anniversary of the creation of the Ministry of the Interior, at the Karl Marx Theater, on June 5, 2026, "Year of the Centenary of Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro Ruz."
(2026-06-06). U.S. continues searching for pretexts for aggression against Cuba. radiohc.cu For activist Diana Block, each new measure by the United States government against Cuba attempts to gather pretexts for an eventual military aggression against the island, but it is currently encountering growing rejection among Americans. | Diana Block, of the Bay Area Cuba Solidarity Network in San Francisco, California, told Prensa Latina that more than 64 percent of citizens—according to polls—oppose military action against Cuba, and many people have actively expressed their rejection of war. | The intensification of sanctions against President Díaz-Canel's family members, Amistur, the Cuban Insti…
(2026-06-06). Cuba y Rusia fortalecen su cooperación estratégica durante el Foro Económico de San Petersburgo. cubadebate.cu El viceprimer ministro cubano àìscar Pérez-Oliva sostuvo encuentros clave con altos funcionarios rusos y denunció el impacto del bloqueo estadounidense ante los BRICS.
(2026-06-06). Refinería Hermanos Díaz concluye con éxito segunda prueba con crudo nacional (+Video). cubadebate.cu La conclusión satisfactoria de una segunda corrida de prueba con crudo nacional en la Refinería Hermanos Díaz, de esta ciudad, ratificó las potencialidades de la industria para contribuir al aprovechamiento de los recursos energéticos del país y respaldar procesos estratégicos vinculados a la producción petrolera y la generación eléctrica.
(2026-06-06). Gracias, por lo que no pasó. cubadebate.cu En este aniversario del Ministerio del Interior recordemos que, aunque algunos dicen que los àìrganos de la Seguridad del Estado nacieron para defender a la Revolución, en realidad fueron creados, de conjunto con los àìrganos del Orden Interior, para cuidar algo aún más grande: la vida de todos los cubanos.
(2026-06-06). Mexicanos solidarios rechazan nuevas medidas de EEUU contra Cuba. radiohc.cu El Movimiento Mexicano de Solidaridad con Cuba expresó este viernes su más enérgico rechazo a recientes medidas de Estados Unidos contra el presidente Miguel Díaz-Canel y otras personas y organizaciones de la isla. | Consideró que estas "sanciones" contra el mandatario e instituciones como el Instituto Cubano de Amistad con los Pueblos y los Comités de Defensa de la Revolución carecen de fundamento legítimo y constituyen un acto de abierta injerencia contra la soberanía de la nación antillana. | A través de una declaración, el Movimiento las catalogó como una nueva escalada en la política de presión de Washington…
(2026-06-06). Presidente Díaz-Canel: El pueblo de Cuba no merece el bloqueo de EEUU. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel afirmó que el bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero de EEUU contra la isla ´es hoy brutal y criminal ª y es algo que el pueblo cubano no merece. | En una entrevista concedida al diario español elDiario.es, el mandatario señaló que uno de los aspectos más severos de esa política es su prolongación durante más de seis décadas. | Sostuvo que el mayor cinismo radica en que esa medida está acompañada de una narrativa que trata de invisibilizar al verdadero culpable de las dificultades q…
(2026-06-06). °Raúl es Cuba, y a Cuba no se toca! (+ Fotos y Video). cubadebate.cu Dos aniversarios de gran relevancia para la nación nos convocan hoy precisamente en el Día Nacional de la Defensa: el reciente cumpleaños 95 del querido General de Ejército Raúl Castro Ruz, líder de la Revolución Cubana, y el Aniversario 65 de la fundación de nuestro glorioso y heroico Ministerio del Interior. En nombre del Partido, el Gobierno, las organizaciones de masas y sociales, en nombre del pueblo de Cuba: °Muchas felicidades!
(2026-06-06). Cuba defiende cuidado del planeta en Día Mundial del Medio Ambiente. radiohc.cu Desde Cuba se apuesta por la protección del entorno y a través de la dirección del país, el Ministerio de Ciencia, Tecnología Y Medio Ambiente (CITMA) y otras instituciones, impulsan estrategias para profundizar en este tema a nivel nacional. | En diferentes escenarios, Cuba se ha pronunciado en favor del cuidado del medio ambiente, insistiendo en la búsqueda de alternativas de producción que permitan el desarrollo de la sociedad sin necesidad de perjudicar lo natural y la importancia de que los Estados cumplan sus compromisos ambientales. | Desde la década del 70 se celebra cada 5 de junio el Día Mundial del Med…
(2026-06-06). The Jewish filmmaker trying to understand Israel after Gaza. newarab.com 
A few months after Hamas' Like millions around the world, they were watching the civilian death toll climb and entire neighbourhoods reduced to rubble. | Gillian left the conversation with a conviction she could not shake: she wanted to do something. The British-American Jew felt she couldn…
(2026-06-06). Israeli strike kills at least five people at wedding in Gaza. aljazeera.com Casualty toll is expected to increase, reports Al Jazeera's Hani Mahmoud.
(2026-06-06). Groom killed hours before his wedding in Gaza. aljazeera.com Muhannad Farwana never got to wear his wedding suit, Israel killed him in an air strike hours before his wedding.
(2026-06-06). Israeli forces fatally shoot Palestinian infant, wound parents in West Bank. aljazeera.com Violence in the West Bank has escalated since Israel began its war on Gaza in 2023.
(2026-06-06). Nancy Fraser: Gaza as World Event. newleftreview.org The global reverberations of Israel's destruction of Gaza, understood as world event—an epochal turning point which serves to reveal the changing nature of the times. Philosophical reflections on the rise of a new-era McCarthyism in Germany and the US.
(2026-06-06). Help Basel from Gaza to Continue His Dream of Becoming a Doctor for Gazans. indybay.org
(2026-06-06). Venezuela's Acting President Continues India Tour, Meets US Ambassador. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( Acting President Rodríguez
(2026-06-06). IMF Reports Meeting With Venezuelan Delegation, Appoints New Mission Chief. orinocotribune.com
(2026-06-06). The ICRC's response to affected populations and infrastructure following the events of January 2026 in Venezuela. icrc.org
(2026-06-06). Hajj 2027: Haj Committee of India to start registration soon. ummid.com Indicating that the registration and online application process for Hajj 2027 (Haj 1448H) will start soon, the Haj Committee of India (HCOI) has asked pilgrims to keep their passports ready.
(2026-06-06). JEE Advanced Result 2026 Out; Check Full List of Toppers. ummid.com Shubham Kumar of IIT Delhi has secured the All India Rank 1 (AIR 1) in JEE Advanced 2026 the result of which is declared today whereas Arohi Deshpande, also from the IIT Delhi, is the female topper.
(2026-06-06). Richard Overy: Rethinking The Second World War. newleftreview.org Interviewed by Tom Stevenson, one of Britain's leading historians discusses the development of his understanding of the war as a terminal clash between imperial-colonial systems, built on close analysis of its interrelated military, political and economic dimensions.
(2026-06-06). The problem with Japan's bid to strengthen energy security, supply chains. scmp.com What is in effect Japan's version of the Belt and Road Initiative is being rolled out at an accelerating pace. But unlike China's global infrastructure initiative, which mainly takes the form of highways, railways and sea lanes, Japan's project is all about energy networks and supply chains. | It poses a further challenge to America's waning economic and strategic influence in Asia, the world's most populous, resource-rich and potentially powerful region. What is more, it is a cooperative venture…
(2026-06-06). JoSAA 2026 Registration, Choice Filling Begin Today: Link, Steps. ummid.com JoSAA online registration and choice filling via the official website 'josaa.nic.in' of the students seeking admission in IITs, NITs and other premium engineering institutions based on their JEE Advanced 2026 score is starting from today i.e. Tuesday June 2, 2026.
(2026-06-06). Iran World Cup squad heads to Mexico as US visa row erupts. newarab.com 
Iran lashed out at the United States on Saturday for refusing visas to some of its The row erupted just days before the June 11 start of the 2026 World Cup, which is being jointly hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada. | The Iranian players, who
(2026-06-06). 7 Best Thailand eSIMs Reviewed 2026. moguldom.com Getting online as soon as you arrive in Thailand, which remains one of the most popular destinations in South East Asia, has never been easier. A travel eSIM will allow you to purchase and activate a local data package directly on your phone. This means that once you have landed, you can skip the queues …
(2026-06-06). Supporters of the Cockroach People's Party hold protest in New Delhi. aljazeera.com CJP organisers rally supporters to demand the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
(2026-06-06). Inside the crazy New York queues where people wait for hours for Insta-cred. scmp.com In front of L'industrie Pizzeria, as at many other New York restaurants and shops, customers queue up behind barriers — in this case, all to grab a prized pizza slice. | Not everyone in America's biggest city finds standing in line to be a chore. The power of social media trends means that for some, waiting for hours is an attraction in itself. | "It's gotten pretty crazy in the city recently," said food influencer Ali Chilton, who has 168,000 followers on Instagram.
(2026-06-06). The Politics of AI Surveillance: Who Controls the Digital State? moderndiplomacy.eu Since the public launch of large-language models like ChatGPT and OpenAI in 2020, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is gaining ground across a variety of private and public areas, the prospect of not only facilitating mundane tasks but also revolutionising labor markets, research, medicine and militaries. The gilded age of AI But as the presence of AI …
(2026-06-06). Loic Wacquant: Against Abolitionism. newleftreview.org A sociological critique of calls for the wholesale elimination of police, courts and prisons, arguing instead for a radical 'penal minimalism'—a better-funded system, with fewer suspects funnelled into it, and imprisonment a punishment of last resort.
(2026-06-06). SAPS shines spotlight on commitment and leadership of young members. sanews.gov.za SAPS shines spotlight on commitment and leadership of young members | As South Africa marks Youth Month, the South African Police Service (SAPS) is shining the spotlight on the commitment, innovation and leadership of its young members through its national campaign, "SAPS Youth – Leading the Reset Agenda". | Through the theme: "My Blood is Blue", SAPS is sharing the stories of young women and men, who have answered the call to serve and protect communities. | Their dedication, professionalism and unwavering commitment to duty embody the principles of the SAPS Reset Agenda and demonstrate the significant contribu…
(2026-06-06). Italy appeals for release of hunger-striking Flotilla activists. newarab.com 
Italy appealed on Friday for the release of two Italian pro-Palestinian campaigners Israeli forces arrested 430 people on board 50 ships in international waters in May, to halt a flotilla of " The people held in Libya…
(2026-06-06). China, Australia bask in solar panel success. ecns.cn Members of photovoltaic and renewable energy research team from the University of New South Wales introduce solar panel products at the 64th Smart Energy Conference and Exhibition in Sydney in May.
(2026-06-06). Pope calls for end to polarisation during visit to Spain. aljazeera.com Huge gatherings are expected in the coming days for the first visit to Spain by a pope since 2011.
(2026-06-06). China successfully launches 11th group of Qianfan polar-orbit satellites. ecns.cn A Long March 6 modified carrier rocket lifts off from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in north China's Shanxi Province, June 4, 2026.
(2026-06-06). Foundation laid for Malegaon's first Super Specialty Hospital. ummid.com Malegaon, the Textile City in North Maharashtra, will soon have a 100-bed super specialty hospital.
(2026-06-06). curse of the coal mongers and black lung disease. indybay.org An enemy of the residents of Oakland, Phil Tagami.
(2026-06-06). Saturday 6/20: OPC Community Garden Work Day! indybay.org Oakland Peace Center Garden, 111 Fairmount Ave. in Oakland, CA…
(2026-06-06). Protesters Provide Additional Information at Microsoft Event. indybay.org Attendees met by large signs calling out Microsoft's complicity in war crimes and climate devastation…
(2026-06-06). More warnings on the state of the US and global financial system. wsws.org A recent report by three former high-placed financial officials has warned that the rise of debt and the activities of nonbank financial institutions is increasing vulnerabilities and that a "perfect storm" could be brewing.
(2026-06-06). Madison, Wisconsin nurses facing harassment over unionization effort after hospital calls union pin "Equivalent to a KKK Pin" wsws.org Nurses at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital have filed for a union election with the SEIU amid management intimidation, but the fight for safe staffing and patient care requires rank-and-file organization independent of a union whose history is one of isolating and betraying workers.
(2026-06-06). 'Cockroach Party' leader returns to India for first New Delhi protest. aljazeera.com 'Cockroach Party' leader returns to India for first New Delhi protest.
(2026-06-06). Nairobi Regional Delegation Facts & Figures 2025. icrc.org January – December 2025…
(2026-06-06). Maharashtra Launches CAP 2026-27 Portal, Invites Foreign Nationals to Apply. ummid.com The Maharashtra CET Cell has launched the Central Admission Process 2026-27 (CAP 2026-27) Portal, inviting the Foreign Nationals (FN), NRIs, PIO, CIWGC and Merchant Navy Students to apply.
(2026-06-06). Rolling optimization chip enhances smart machine capabilities. ecns.cn Researchers from Shanghai-based Tongji University have unveiled their independently developed first-generation specialized computing chip for rolling optimization, called the Moving Horizon Unit, which functions like an intelligent brain for autonomous vehicles, robots, drones and other smart machines.
(2026-06-06). Ukrainian drones target St Petersburg after Putin rejects Zelensky's offer. scmp.com Residents of St Petersburg, Russia's second-largest city, were told not to leave their homes after a "large-scale" Ukrainian drone attack targeted the city on Saturday morning, underscoring Kyiv's growing ability to hit deep inside the country, a day after the Russian president refused an offer to meet his Ukrainian counterpart. | St Petersburg Governor Alexander Beglov advised residents not to go outside and warned of possible disruptions to mobile internet service, while Regional Governor…
(2026-06-06). Ebola: Returning Hajj Pilgrims asked to submit Self Declaration Form. ummid.com In view of the Ebola outbreak, the Haj Committee of India (HCoI) has asked all the pilgrims returning from their Hajj Journey to Makkah, Saudi Arabia to fill and submit a Self Declaration Form (SDF).
(2026-06-06). Maharashtra FYJC Admission 2026 Round 2 Schedule Released. ummid.com The School Education and Sports Department Maharashtra has published the FYJC 2026 or Class 11 Round 2 Admission Schedule on its official website.
(2026-06-06). 2026 FIVB Volleyball Women's Nations League in Nanjing: Poland beats Czech Republic 3-0. ecns.cn Poland defeated Czech Republic 3-0 in the 2026 FIVB Volleyball Women's Nations League China at the Nanjing Youth Olympic Sports Park Gymnasium in Jiangsu Province on Thursday.
(2026-06-06). Son of James Handy's girlfriend charged with murder of 'Top Gun' actor. scmp.com A man was charged with murder in the stabbing of Jumanji and Top Gun: Maverick actor James Handy, who was in a relationship with the suspect's mother. | Michael Gledhill, 44, was charged on Friday after police say officers found the 81-year-old Handy stabbed in the chest and lying unconscious outside a home in Los Angeles on Wednesday. Handy was taken to the hospital and later pronounced dead.
(2026-06-06). Government welcomes Fitch rating upgrade. sanews.gov.za Government welcomes Fitch rating upgrade | Government has welcomed Fitch's decision to upgrade South Africa's long-term foreign and local currency credit ratings to 'BB' from 'BB-' and maintain the stable outlook. ⚪ According to Fitch, the upgrade reflects South Africa's record of prudent fiscal management and its progress on fiscal consolidation, despite weak economic growth and domestic and external shocks. | "This, together with GDP [gross domestic product] revisions, leaves government debt-to-GDP ratio well below levels anticipated at the time of the rating downgrade to 'BB-' in 2020. This is Fitch's first…
(2026-06-06). Legends of the Great Wall meet mountain mists in Shanxi. ecns.cn Looking for a summer getaway that combines history, nature, and serenity? Xinzhou city in North China's Shanxi province offers exactly that.
(2026-06-06). The possibility of a North Korea's female Supreme Leader. moderndiplomacy.eu North Korea's succession has followed a patrilineal pattern, but Kim Jong Un's teenage daughter's unprecedented public elevation suggests this may be changing. However, both the Korean People's Army and North Korea's political culture are male-dominated institutions, leading many skeptics to believe that a female heir is impossible. But this framing focuses on the wrong variable. …
(2026-06-06). Sunny Springs Linked to Warmer Weather. wattsupwiththat.com The daily max is strongly correlated, but there is also a weaker correlation with daily mins. There is no evidence, in other words, that clearer skies result in colder nights during spring.
(2026-06-06). Israel Could Solve Its PR Problem By Simply Ceasing To Be Evil. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Israel's +972 Magazine Citing a leaked Defense Ministry tender, +972 reports that lecturers in the…
(2026-06-06). Aging population triggers demand for 'senior toys'. ecns.cn Aging population triggers demand forsenior toys.
(2026-06-06). Action plan unveiled to stabilize employment. ecns.cn China has unveiled an 18-point action plan to stabilize employment and raise incomes, including measures designed to shield the labor market from external shocks such as trade wars and geopolitical tensions.
(2026-06-06). Proposed OMB Rules Could Reshape How US Science Is Funded and Published. wattsupwiththat.com Laughably, unhappy scientists complain proposed grant system overhaul could politicize research funding — as if that weren't already happening.
(2026-06-06). Cultural icon 'Xinjiang Lamb' wins hearts across China, sparks new wave of creativity. ecns.cn A small lamb doll dressed in colorful Xinjiang-style attire has become one of China's hottest cultural products this summer, winning over social media users nationwide with its distinctive look and handcrafted charm.
(2026-06-06). Wednesday 6/24: Rally at SF City Hall, Bayview-Hunters Point Calls for Mass Mobilization Over Shipyard. indybay.org On the Steps of San Francisco City Hall – 1 Dr Carlton B Goodlett Pl, San Francisco, CA 94102…
(2026-06-06). Friday Nite Videos | June 5, 2026. portside.org Friday Nite Videos | June 5, 2026 |
(2026-06-06). Saturday 6/13: Protest FIFA – Stop Sportswashing U.S. Human Rights Abuses. indybay.org 2800 Mission College Blvd, Santa Clara near the Levi's Stadium…
(2026-06-06). Greg Brockman: Meet the ChatGPT Billionaire Funding Trump, Pushing AI And Designing Hi-Tech Weapons. orinocotribune.com By Alan Macleod — Jun 4, 2026 | He may not be a household name yet, but Greg Brockman is among the world's most powerful individuals. The OpenAI co-founder is one of President Trump's richest and most generous financial backers, and is spending tens of millions of dollars to fight A.I. regulation. He is using OpenAI to produce hi-tech and futuristic surveillance and military systems, with Israel MintPress News sheds light on the tech billionai…
(2026-06-06). Xizang's high-quality environment debunks groundless Western accusations. ecns.cn Xizang boasts 97 nature reserves, covering a total area of 434,000 square kilometers, and is home to 246 wildlife species under key national protection. Notably, over 80 percent of the global Tibetan antelope, wild yak and black-necked crane populations spend winter in the region.
(2026-06-06). Two red pandas from Shanghai to arrive in Taipei under city exchange program. ecns.cn Two red pandas from Shanghai are planned to arrive in Taipei on Saturday as part of a 2024 wildlife exchange program agreed between the two cities, according to media reports.
(2026-06-06). How the Democrats enabled the allocation of an extra $70 billion for Trump's immigration Gestapo. wsws.org The nearly $70 billion funding package is the outcome of a political operation carried out by the Democrats to strangle the mass movement that erupted after the murders of Renée Nicole Good and Alex Pretti.
(2026-06-06). China launches 18 satellites, expands Qianfan internet constellation to 182 spacecraft. ecns.cn China launched 18 satellites into orbit on Thursday, expanding its Qianfan satellite internet constellation to 182 spacecraft as the country accelerates the development of its low-Earth-orbit communications network.
(2026-06-06). Marjane Satrapi's Masterpiece Persepolis Transformed the World's Understanding of Iran. portside.org Marjane Satrapi's Masterpiece Persepolis Transformed the World's Understanding of Iran |
(2026-06-06). Saturday 6/20: Tech & Palestine Solidarity: How to Use Tech Safely in Our Activism. indybay.org Zoom | us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/fE-pkJg……
(2026-06-06). Meet Namira Siddiqui: Muslim Dentist Who Secured NEET MDS 2026 AIR 1. ummid.com NEET MDS 2026 Result: Dr Namira Mohammad Ghalib Siddiqui, a Muslim Dentist, has secured the All India Rank 1 (AIR 1) in NEET MDS 2026 exam the result of which was announced on Wednesday June 03, 2026.
(2026-06-06). China overtakes Japan as Australia's largest vehicle supplier. ecns.cn China has overtaken Japan as Australia's largest source of imported vehicles, driven by rising shipments from automakers such as BYD and growing demand for electric and hybrid cars.
(2026-06-06). Cockroach Janta Party rallies in New Delhi for youth protests. aljazeera.com Protesters call for education minister's resignation after exam scandals, symbolising a lost faith in India's system.
(2026-06-06). Thousands sign complaint ahead of hearing to remove 'biased' Filton judge. thecanary.co 
More than 3,000 people, including legal experts, have signed a formal complaint accusing the security service-linked presiding judge in the trial of six 'Filton 24' Palestine Action activists of bias and discriminatory conduct. The complaint comes in advance of a hearing on Monday 8 June on an application by the defendants for Jeremy Johnson's removal […] | By
(2026-06-06). Russia e Cina due civiltà prive di pretese imperiali ed egemoniche. strategic-culture.su Nell'analisi geopolitica nulla vi è di più grave di universalizzare le categorie interpretative. Gli studiosi occidentali estendono generalmente i loro riferimenti culturali ad altre civiltà , compiendo in ultima istanza un errore tanto macroscopico, quanto fuorviante. | Segue nostro Questo errore viene compiuto massimamente nei confronti della Russia e della Cina, anche per accrescerne l'interpretazione di avversarie sistemiche da scon…
(2026-06-06). Sebastian Veg: Three Vistas of Hong Kong. newleftreview.org Sebastian Veg on Ming-Sho Ho, Be Water; Ching Kwan Lee, Forever Hong Kong; Edmund Cheng and Samson Yuen, The Making of Leaderful Mobilization. Studies of Hong Kong's 2019 protests.
(2026-06-06). India's Tata to leverage Chery's EV tech. ecns.cn Tata Motors will use an automaking platform from Chery to locally build electric cars under its premium Avinya brand, Reuters reported on Wednesday.
(2026-06-06). Guizhou golden monkeys get a chance for survival. ecns.cn Deep in the misty Mount Fanjingshan in Southwest China's Guizhou province, Yang Wei, a young veterinarian, has spent six years communicating with one of the world's rarest primates, Guizhou snub-nosed monkeys, growing very close to these mysterious creatures.
(2026-06-06). South Africa-Italy Agriculture Forum to strengthen agricultural ties. sanews.gov.za South Africa-Italy Agriculture Forum to strengthen agricultural ties | Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen and Italy's Minister of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forests, Francesco Lollobrigida, will next week host the inaugural South Africa-Italy Agriculture Business Forum in Cape Town as the two countries seek to deepen cooperation in agriculture, agro-processing and trade. | The forum, scheduled for 9 and 10 June 2026 in the Western Cape, is expected to bring together business leaders, innovators and policymakers from both countries to explore new opportunities for investment, technology exchange and mark…
(2026-06-06). Nathan Sperber: Beyond Neoliberalism? newleftreview.org Investigating the persistence—or retreat—of capital's great prog ≠rammatic offensive, along its many fronts: ideological struggle, policy prescription, macro-regulation of economic life, class direction. A multi-dimensional analysis of an uneven condition.
(2026-06-06). Israeli troops kill 7-month-old Palestinian baby in West Bank car shooting. scmp.com Israeli troops killed a seven-month-old Palestinian baby boy after firing at his parents' vehicle in the occupied West Bank, the Palestinian health ministry said. | Sam Fahd Abu Haikal was killed on Friday evening, and his parents were wounded while driving in the Tel Rumeida area south of Hebron City, according to the ministry.
(2026-06-06). WHYY Newscast for Saturday 8:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-06-06). WHYY Newscast for Saturday 10:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-06-06). How a Pro-Worker Bill May Advance in the House. portside.org How a Pro-Worker Bill May Advance in the House |
(2026-06-06). Vote No to AEU-Labor sellout! Build independent rank-and-file committees! Fund education not war! wsws.org The Committee for Public Education urges educators and workers to join the meeting to discuss how to develop the fight against the sellout deal between the Australian Education Union and the Victorian state Labor government, and the underlying austerity and war agenda of the federal Labor government.
(2026-06-06). Hundreds join protest led by India's viral 'Cockroach Party'. geo.tv 
Abhijeet Dipke, head of the Cockroach Janta Party , gestures towards his supporters upon his arrival at an airport in New Delhi, India, June 6, 2026. — ReutersProtesters demand education minister's resignation.Exam leaks fuel anger among young students.Abhijeet Dipke leads rally…
(2026-06-06). Here is why we sanctioned Hillel at the New School and why students everywhere should follow our lead. mronline.org 
In May, the New School's Student Senate sanctioned its Hillel chapter for its ties to Israeli war crimes and violations of international law. With 850 chapters worldwide, students everywhere should join the campaign to "Drop Hillel."
(2026-06-06). Long-term strategies help China's great green wall thrive. ecns.cn Unlike many ecological projects, which falter due to short-term aid cycles, China's great green wall — the Three-North Shelterbelt Forest Program — thrives thanks to its long-term strategies and predictable funding, incentivizing local people and businesses to invest in restoration.
(2026-06-06). Services sector registers robust May. ecns.cn Chinas services activity expanded at a faster pace in May, according to the latest RatingDog China General Services Purchasing ManagersIndex, which points to robust growth in new business and a rebound in overseas demand.
(2026-06-06). Man dies in Western Australia after shark attack. aljazeera.com The man was fishing when he was bitten by a shark, police say.
(2026-06-06). Build The New Asia Of Our Dreams. popularresistance.org On 15 April, I had the great honour of speaking in the Gedung Merdeka (Independence Hall) in Bandung, Indonesia. I was struck not by nostalgia, but by urgency. Bandung is not our museum piece, but a living political inheritance. The questions raised in that hall in 1955, at the gathering of leaders from 29 African and Asian countries, remain unresolved. Can the nations of the Global South act together with sovereignty and dignity? Can they build institutions that serve their peoples rather than global capital? Can they create forms of cooperation beyond military alliances and market dependency?
(2026-06-06). Best Crypto Derivatives Platforms in 2026: Liquidity and Slippage Compared. ummid.com The number of crypto derivatives platforms with verifiable trust scores has grown since 2024 — but execution quality still varies wildly between them, scroll through any leaderboard and you'll see dozens of platforms advertising perpetual futures.
(2026-06-06). Australian unions celebrate real wage cut for 3 million workers. wsws.org The Fair Work Commission admitted that the meagre 4.75 percent increase to award wages would not "be sufficient to close the real wage gap entirely."
(2026-06-06). A Quiet Rewrite That Could Shape a Thousand Climate Cases. wattsupwiththat.com An under-the-radar legal switcheroo should concern every business leader, investor, and taxpayer in America. Now, 23 state attorneys general have taken notice and sent a letter to the Administrative Office of U.S. Courts that bolsters the efforts of three eminent scientists who sounded the alarm.
(2026-06-06). Saturday 6/27: Hard Reset. indybay.org Telematic Media Arts | 323 10th St. @ Folsom (SoMa), San Francisco, CA 94103…
(2026-06-06). Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, 15-year-old sensation, called up to India's T20 squad. aljazeera.com Fresh off his heroics in the IPL, teenage sensation Sooryavanshi could become the youngest-ever debutant for India.
(2026-06-06). Over one lakh live exotic breed of cockroaches confiscated in Australia, kingpin arrested. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: More than 100,000 live cockroaches illegal cockroaches illegal to keep in Australia were confiscated from a single breeder in the country's largest-ever seizure of exotic invertebrates, officials said Friday. | Australian authorities have seized hundreds of illegal exotic cockroaches worth an estimated 200,000 Australian dollars (about $142,000) from a commercial breeder in Bathurst, New South Wales, in a major biosecurity enforcement action. | The consignment, confiscated in May by the Department of Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Water, included Madagascar hissing cockroaches and dubia c…
(2026-06-06). Thomas Meaney: Western Promises. newleftreview.org Thomas Meaney on Fritz Bartel, The Triumph of Broken Promises. The Cold War's end recast as upshot of a contest to enforce capital's discipline, East and West.
(2026-06-06). SF Mayor Union Busting Drive On City Workers Threatens All Public Workers. indybay.org San Francisco City workers face a union busting contracting out war on them and their unions. The mayor and his managers particularly at the Department of Public Health are shutting down community healthcare centers and ignoring the union contract and civil service rules threatening all city workers as well as massively pushing privatization of public services.
(2026-06-06). Mexico: AMLO Condemns US Interventionism in Open Letter. orinocotribune.com Former Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO) has come out of his political retirement to issue an extensive, detailed reflection on the bilateral relationship between Mexico and the United States. In it, López Obrador condemned the United States government's interference, expressed his unconditional support for President Claudia Sheinbaum, and attributed Donald Trump's shift regarding Mexico to being surrounded by "inexperienced, resentful, and fanatical" people who have led him into "vile and sinister" adventures. | "I am not surprised that in the United States government's onslaught against Mexic…
(2026-06-06). Germany's Longterm Spring Climate Data Show "No Climate Trend" wattsupwiththat.com To put it briefly: quite a bit of "fluctuation" with no clear trend. Interestingly, between 2005 and 2015 there was a slight upward "spike": apparently by chance, there was a cluster of "wet May months".
(2026-06-06). Leidesdorff Plaza Diamond Jubilee Historic Preservation along the American River Parkway. indybay.org "Our hearts tell us these grave markers should be replaced," Kiger said. "But we recognize and respect the ongoing discussion among community members and historians about their historical accuracy, and about finding the best way to address the offense and hurt they continue to cause."
(2026-06-06). Thursday 6/18: The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel Continues Its Speaker Series: Making History Fun Again. indybay.org The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel (495 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94102)…
(2026-06-06). China opposes U.S. use of 'forced labor' as a pretext for extra tariffs. ecns.cn The China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) on Thursday voiced its firm opposition to what it described as the U.S. use of "forced labor" as a pretext to impose extra tariffs on imports from the Chinese mainland and Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR).
(2026-06-06). Bolivian workers' insurrection enters sixth week defying Paz-Trump counterrevolutionary conspiracy. wsws.org Thirty-six days into Bolivia's indefinite general strike, the Paz government has not broken the uprising.
(2026-06-06). The Return of the Dixiecrat South. portside.org The Return of the Dixiecrat South |
(2026-06-06). Friday 7/10: O Say Can You See … the Soul of Our Nation — Opening Reception. indybay.org 2513 Blanding Avenue | Alameda, CA 94501…
(2026-06-06). Workers Struggles: Asia, Australia and the Pacific. wsws.org South Korea: Kakao platform workers to strike over wages and bonuses; India: Maharashtra women workers rally in Mumbai to demand government status; Punjab state-operated service centre employees still on strike; Australia: 400 INPEX LNG production workers walk out in NT for higher pay; Adelaide nurses and midwives strike for better wages.
(2026-06-06). What Afghanistan's rotten apples tell us about its non-profit sector. aljazeera.com Funding has dwindled, while need has grown. And yet NGO work continues to be plagued by inefficiency.
(2026-06-06). Under the panels: Green energy creates more benefits in Nilka, Xinjiang. ecns.cn In Xinjiang, one of China's richest regions in terms of solar energy resources, these "sunlight harvesters" stretch across both sides of the Tianshan Mountains, converting sunlight into a continuous stream of green energy. Now, let's turn our attention to Nilka County, nestled in the northeastern hinterland of the Ili River Valley.
(2026-06-06). Saturday 6/6: Honoring Ann Fagan Ginger: further her legacy of civil and human rights, international law. indybay.org BFUU Hall, 1924 Cedar St., Berkeley a block east of MLK Jr Wy…
(2026-06-06). Rescuers stop search for last two men lost in Laos cave. aljazeera.com The search and rescue team say it is 'high risk' to continue the operation.
(2026-06-06). Crime Doesn't Pay, But US Government Grants Do. popularresistance.org InSight Crime, a thinktank which claims to fuse "investigative journalism with academic rigor," accuses Nicaragua's government of "hiring assassins" to hunt down and kill opponents abroad. This bold accusation is based on no more than "circumstantial" evidence, strongly suggesting political motivation. This fact-impoverished rush to judgment reflects a more general bias of the US-aligned corporate press, which seeks to demonize Nicaragua and its Sandinista political leadership. | The focus of the thinktank's article is the death of Roberto Samcam, a former Nicaraguan army officer, exiled in Costa Rica.
(2026-06-06). Trump confirms he called Netanyahu 'Crazy'. ummid.com U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed he had a heated exchange with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on phone, confirming the reports by news portal Axios.
(2026-06-06). Nexteer workers call for walkout to join with American Axle strikers. wsws.org The UAW bureaucracy is seeking to impose a fourth sellout tentative agreement after autoworkers at the Saginaw steering plant rejected the first three and voted by 86 percent to authorize a strike.
(2026-06-06). A Blessed Spiritual Journey – Hajj. ummid.com The Sublime Grid of Grace: Reflecting on the Metaphysical Geometry of Hajj – the Sacred Journey.
(2026-06-06). Germany fails to gain seat in UN Security Council election. wsws.org Germany lost the vote for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council to Portugal and Austria, reflecting growing global opposition to its imperialist foreign policy and militarism.
(2026-06-06). Saturday 6/20: Public Memorial: Nellie Wong — °Presente! indybay.org Oakland High School, Multi-Purpose Room, Oakland CA | Entrance & Parking Lot: Put "51 Home Place E" in your GPS…
(2026-06-06). Apocalyptic Dry Non-Stop El-Nino as Climate Change on Continents to 2050?! Part One. indybay.org The same titled in the other way reads as follows: Reversal of Marine-Land Air Circulation for Planetary Hydro-Natural Circulation: the Ocean Warm & Humid, the Continent Cool & Dry. The justification includes an outline of: The Latest Theory of the Expanding Earth and Theory of the Great Collision in the Solar System between Primordial Mars and Jupiter.
(2026-06-06). Our children, our children: The time is now for the Northern Areas and Townships of Gqeberha. moderndiplomacy.eu We are fighting a desperate fight for every boy child and girl child in the crime-infested, gangridden northern areas in the Eastern Cape. We are fighting for unity and freedom. No, we are demanding unity and freedom for all. How do we build a nation, a nation that is free from apartheid and racism, free …
(2026-06-06). Iran fires missiles at Gulf states after US strikes near Hormuz. newarab.com 
United States military officials said Iran launched seven ballistic missiles toward neighboring Gulf nations of Kuwait and Bahrain on Friday, hours after In a statement posted to X, US Central Command (CENTCOM) said it intercepted six of the missiles Iran launched and the seventh "did not reach its intended target." | "There are currently no reports of harm to US personnel, and Iranian claims of damaging US 5th fleet headquarters in Bahrain are false," the st…
(2026-06-06). Can Human Conflict Ever Really End? Thinkers Explain Aggression and Division. ummid.com Human beings have become extraordinarily advanced at cooperation — and extraordinarily effective at conflict, read on as thinkers explain aggression and division.
(2026-06-06). 'Hail for Agate' initiative contributes to Nature research. ecns.cn A long-running citizen science project that encouraged the public to collect hailstones in exchange for agates has contributed to a major climate research breakthrough published in the journal Nature.
(2026-06-06). Thursday 6/11: Democrats for Palestinian Rights – Bay Area. Film Screening. indybay.org 2901 Moorpark Ave. #110 | San Jose, CA 95128…
(2026-06-06). In Numbers: 65 years on, China-Laos ties yield fruitful outcomes. ecns.cn 2026 marks the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Laos and the China-Laos Friendship Year. Since the establishment of diplomatic ties on April 25, 1961, China and Laos have been committed to the principles of long-term stability, good-neighborliness, mutual trust and comprehensive cooperation.
(2026-06-06). Gondwe to lead drive to strengthen private higher education partnerships. sanews.gov.za Gondwe to lead drive to strengthen private higher education partnerships | Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training, Dr Mimmy Gondwe, will next week lead a series of sector-wide engagements with private higher education institutions as part of efforts to strengthen collaboration and address key challenges facing South Africa's Post-School Education and Training (PSET) sector. ⚪ The sessions are scheduled for Monday, 8, June and Wednesday, 10 June 2026. ⚪ The sessions aim to strengthen relations and drive collaboration between government and the private higher education sector, to address pressing challe…
(2026-06-06). Ankara-Tashkent relations: What's the next milestone? moderndiplomacy.eu Authors: Marin Mae Ekstrom and Wilder Alejandro Sánchez* The Organization of Turkic States (OTS) recently held a summit focused on "Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development." While the May 15 meeting itself did not offer any groundbreaking resolutions, all five heads of the OTS member states participated and reaffirmed their commitment to greater cooperation and integration. …
(2026-06-06). Jordan World Cup 2026 preview: Players to watch, group matches and squad. aljazeera.com Jordan make their first World Cup appearance after recently making the finals at the 2023 Asian Cup and 2025 Arab Cup.
(2026-06-06). Retailers trying to get out of their obligations to accept cash under new laws. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-06). Science meets art to unlock nature's hidden connections. ecns.cn Step into the temporary exhibition hall on B1 of the Shanghai Natural History Museum, and a field of all-black metal flowers appears to bloom in silence on one side of the gallery.
(2026-06-06). Forced labour tariffs: U.S. hypocrisy writ large but make a diplomatic fuss. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-06). Artist Roberto Lugo debuts new America 250 ceramic at Michener Art Museum. whyy.org From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly's suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? The Michener Art Museum in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, unveiled a site-specific, permanent work from artist Roberto Lugo on Thursday night to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. | "Permanence: We Were Here" is a 4-foot-tall ceramic vessel that commemorates the museum's location within the walls of the former Bucks County Jail, which opened in 1884. | "The piece blends the museum's history as the former Bucks County Jail…
(2026-06-06). PM Modi's silence complicity, not indifference: Rahul on exam chaos. ummid.com Leader of Opposition (LoP) and Congress leader, Rahul Gandhi, Sunday May 31, 2026 accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of being 'complicit' in the 'fraud' that risked the career of the students who appeared in the NEET UG and CBSE 12th board exams.
(2026-06-06). "Waiting for the Missiles To Pass" portside.org "Waiting for the Missiles To Pass" |
(2026-06-06). 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…
(2026-06-06). Wednesday 6/17: In SF New Opera "Echoes of Eureka" , a seven-movement opera about Chinese Immigrants. indybay.org In San Francisco a New Opera "Echoes of Eureka", which is a powerful seven-movement opera about Chinese immigration to California by Artistic Director, Eric Tua will be presented at the Chinese Historical Society…
(2026-06-06). AP EAMCET (EAPCET) 2026 Result Date June 01: Link to Check. ummid.com The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) is releasing the result of AP EAPCET 2026 Engineering, Agriculture and Pharmacy, formerly known as AP EAMCET 2026, along with the Merit List and Toppers Name and Score, on its official website 'cets.apsche.ap.gov.in'.
(2026-06-06). Blushing plums in a Sichuan county herald onset of midsummer. ecns.cn In the mist-shrouded valleys of southwestern China, summer does not arrive with a date on the calendar; it arrives with a sound — the crisp snap of plums being plucked from their branches.
(2026-06-06). Tuesday 6/9: Reflections for Freedom "Reflections Behind Bars & " Free Our Kids" Film Screening. indybay.org The New Parkway Theatre (474 24th St, Oakland, CA 94612)…
(2026-06-06). Xi to pay state visit to DPRK from June 8 to 9. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Chinese president, will pay a state visit to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) from June 8 to 9 at the invitation of Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the DPRK, a spokesperson for the International Department of the CPC Central Committee announced on Friday.
(2026-06-06). Health concerns grow for US-Palestinian student in Israel prison. newarab.com 
One of four female Palestinian students detained by Israeli forces in the According to spokesperson for the Palestinian Prisoners' Society…
(2026-06-06). 'Badge of honour': Israeli settlers shrug off global condemnation. aljazeera.com Activists claim sanctions fail to reflect either the depth of violence or state complicity in settler attacks.
(2026-06-06). "Saxophone Colossus" Sonny Rollins dies at 95. wsws.org His death marks the physical and "biographical" end of an era that began with the founding of bebop in New York during the final years of World War II.
(2026-06-06). 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.
(2026-06-06). Argentina's 'Madman': Inside the world of Javier Milei. aljazeera.com Argentina's self-styled anarcho-capitalist president impressed — and later alienated — many voters.
(2026-06-06). Nicaragua's National Assembly Condemns Ukrainian Attack on Russian College. orinocotribune.com The National Assembly of Nicaragua condemned the Ukrainian drone attack on a student residence and an educational center in the city of Starobelsk, in the People's Republic of Lugansk. It called on the international community to repudiate such actions against the civilian population. | During the plenary session on Thursday, June 4, the representatives approved a statement calling the incident a crime against humanity and expressing solidarity with the victims' families and the Russian people. | The coordinator of the Sandinista National Liberation Front bloc in the assembly, Edwin Castro, stated that the case sh…
(2026-06-06). Technology, at its Core, is Automated Impatience. ummid.com Modern technology is fundamentally engineered to exploit and automate human impatience.
(2026-06-06). 'I thought I would perish': Everest survivor recounts ordeal. geo.tv 
Paramedics transport Dawa Sherpa, who was missing for several days in the Everest region, from the helipad at Hams Hospital in Kathmandu, Nepal, June 4, 2026. — ReutersA Nepali mountaineer who survived nearly a week on Mount Everest said he "chewed ice" to stay alive, as he…
(2026-06-06). A Good Life for the 99% Isn't a Pipe Dream. portside.org A Good Life for the 99% Isn't a Pipe Dream |
(2026-06-06). Marcus Verhagen: The Art of Counter-Remembrance. newleftreview.org In 2017, a fire killed 72 residents of Grenfell Tower in West London, exposing a bleak background of neglect. How can art grapple with such an event? Contrasting modes of aesthetic response explored in the works of Chris Ofili, Steve McQueen and Forensic Architecture.
(2026-06-06). The Unseen Ledger: How Non-Resident Indians Leverage Crypto Gift Cards Beyond Remittances. ummid.com Buying crypto gift cards with digital assets allows, especiallu Non Resident Indians (NRIs) for the direct allocation of specific consumer value to a relative's smartphone, bypassing the need for currency exchange houses or navigating local bank account minimums for minor transactions.
(2026-06-06). Spain at World Cup 2026: Players to watch, group matches and squad. aljazeera.com Led by some outrageously young and talented players, are Spain set to repeat another Euro-World Cup double in 2026?>
(2026-06-06). CCR Condemns New York Officials' Support of Israeli War Criminals at Israel Day Parade. indybay.org June 1, 2026, New York — Today, the Center for Constitutional Rights made the following statement in response to New York officials marching with Israeli war criminals in New York's Israel Day Parade yesterday.
(2026-06-06). Meet Tahsin, Nishan, Indian origin footballers, to play in 2026 FIFA World Cup. ummid.com India has not qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup but two footballers — Tahsin and Nishan, are making the country proud as the countdown for the football mega event begins.
(2026-06-06). Bolivia In Crisis: In Conversation With Evo Morales. popularresistance.org In a Black Agenda Report exclusive on May 29th, 2026, former Bolivian president Evo Morales Ayma spoke with correspondent Clau O'Brien Moscoso. They discussed the now four week long general strike and the many blockades that have brought the small Andean nation to a grinding halt. The main demand of those protesting is the resignation of Spanish born, U.S. backed, far right president Rodrigo Paz. Below is Part 1 of the excerpts of an interview with the man who was Bolivia's first indigenous president speaking from his office in Lauca àë, Shinahota.
(2026-06-06). Delhi: 21 dead after fire in Flourish Stay Hotel. ummid.com At least 21 people have been killed after fire broke out in Flourish Stay Hotel in Delhi's Malviya Nagar Wednesday June 03, 2026.
(2026-06-06). Report: Cities experience soaring port economy output last year. ecns.cn Chinese seaport cities saw the added value of their port economy hit 7 trillion yuan ($1.03 trillion) in 2025, according to a report released by an institute under the Ministry of Transport.
(2026-06-06). Jeffrey Epstein, The Russian Mob, And The Maxwells' Hidden Assets. popularresistance.org The release of the Epstein Files has shocked the public with unimaginable stories of the pedophilia, exploitation of women and brash depravity of the ruling class. While these stories have been the major source of public outrage, a deeper dive into the Epstein Files reveals the inside world of how the billionaire class operates to control information and collude with each other – hide their crimes and gain massive wealth at the expense of the working class. | In this episode, Chris Hedges speaks with Maureen Tkacik, an investigative journalist who has studied and written about the Epstein Files for The American P…
(2026-06-06). CBSE claims cyber attacks after 12th re-evaluation portal launch. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Tuesday June 02, 2026 launched the re-evaluation portal for Class 12th Students but claimed the website faced cyber attacks soon later.
(2026-06-06). Egypt questions Camp David treaty after Israel border violations. newarab.com 
(2026-06-06). General Security Agreement between Serbia and Israel: "Serbia relativizes its own red lines" uwidata.com By Yasin Okyay Serbia has signed a security agreement with Israel, marking a significant step forward in military cooperation between Belgrade and Tel Aviv. The agreement, approved under an "urgent procedure" by the parliamentary Defense Committee of Serbia on April 29, 2026, is essentially the formalization of a relationship that has been deepening for quite …
(2026-06-06). 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.
(2026-06-06). "We're getting duped both ways" : New York transit workers speak out on sellout Long Island Rail Road contract and the fight ahead for subway and bus workers. wsws.org These struggles are two parts of a growing confrontation between the New York working class and the financial oligarchy that dominates the city.
(2026-06-06). Mexico zoo animals predict World Cup winners. aljazeera.com Animals at Guadalajara Zoo in Mexico are making their own predictions for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
(2026-06-06). Thursday 6/11: SEIU CIR Interns Unity Break At UCSF Campuses For A Fair Contract. indybay.org UCSF Parnassus Campus | SF General Hospital | UCSF Mission Bay…
(2026-06-06). Ukraine preparing women for guerrilla warfare. strategic-culture.su The Kiev regime enters a new phase of desperation and terror. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | In recent months, subtle signs o…
(2026-06-06). WHO warns nearly 500 confirmed Ebola cases in Central Africa outbreak. scmp.com Nearly 500 Ebola cases have now been confirmed in the deadly outbreak raging in central Africa, a WHO overview showed on Saturday, amid mounting concern over the swelling scale of the epidemic. | In its daily update on the situation, the World Health Organization tallied 452 confirmed cases, including 82 deaths, in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo), where the outbreak was declared three weeks ago. | In neighbouring Uganda, meanwhile, it counted 19 confirmed cases, including two deaths.
(2026-06-06). Anthropic Says We Must Stop Authoritarian AI. But What About Its Authoritarian Investors. theintercept.com 
(2026-06-06). Fourth death in 2 years at Palmetto, Georgia, USPS facility: Demarcus Little dies after reporting feeling unwell. wsws.org Little was the father of a 21-year-old son, Demarcus Jr., and a four-year-old daughter, Lauren. Those who knew him described him as kind, considerate and an all-around great guy.
(2026-06-06). Saturday 6/6: Virtual screening of the documentary film "A Plan for Palestine: Return to a Single State" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RSja……
(2026-06-06). Indian Gen Z are on move, albeit Cockroach Janta Party. ummid.com Whta India witnessed in the last few days, Gen Z dug through documents, cross-checked data, exposed inconsistencies, challenged official claims and worked with a determination that put many professionals to shame.
(2026-06-06). At which point will we begin to call Bibi president of the U.S.? strategic-culture.su Are we now about to enter a new phase? | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | How will the Trump years in office play out in the hist…
(2026-06-06). Pope Leo praises Spain's 'commitment to peace and solidarity'. aljazeera.com Pope Leo XIV arrived in Madrid and was welcomed by King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia.
(2026-06-06). 'Petty Action': Congress on reports CBSE officials shunted out. ummid.com Responding to the removal of the CBSE Chairman and Secretary from their posts, the Congress Party Tuesday June 02, 2026 called the move 'petty actions' and accused the Narendra Modi government of 'throwing dust in people's eyes'.
(2026-06-06). AFR Rich List offers a scorecard of Australian inequality. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-06). US judge strikes down Trump policies targeting immigrants from 39 countries. geo.tv 
Muslim migrants stranded after US President Donald Trump cancelled all US asylum appointments for migrants waiting in Mexico are seen at the Assabil shelter, the only such refuge in Mexico specifically for Muslim migrants, in Tijuana, Mexico January 21, 2025. — ReutersA federal…
(2026-06-06). Frequently asked questions: Our work in Mali. icrc.org
(2026-06-06). Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: Red Cross volunteers at the heart of the response in Bunia. icrc.org
(2026-06-06). Georgia: Remains of eleven people missing in connection with 1992—93 armed conflict handed over to families. icrc.org
(2026-06-06). Ebola border shutdown leaves goods rotting between Uganda and DRC. aljazeera.com
(2026-06-06). 'Elections campaigned on who can be more brutal to Palestinians'. aljazeera.com
(2026-06-06). Synergy in Action: IHL and Islamic Law for Humanitarian Outcomes. icrc.org
(2026-06-06). Certificates and declarations of absence: A guidance note. icrc.org
(2026-06-06). Searching for people missing in connection with the 1992-1993 armed conflict continues. icrc.org
(2026-06-06). Hegseth says Europe is being 'invaded by dangerous migrants'. aljazeera.com
(2026-06-06). Latin America and the Caribbean: When seeking medical care is dangerous. icrc.org
(2026-06-06). ICRC RED aircraft to operate from Jeddah to strengthen humanitarian access to Sudan. icrc.org
(2026-06-06). Microsoft Workers Protest War Profiteering & Data Centers at SF Conference. indybay.org
(2026-06-06). Colombia 2025: A humanitarian crisis beyond numbers. icrc.org
(2026-06-06). Democratic Republic of the Congo: Kimareki rebuilds a life beyond disability. icrc.org
(2026-06-06). Egypt: States Convene in Cairo to Reinforce Respect for Rules of War Amid Rising Conflicts. icrc.org
(2026-06-06). Poland: High level briefing on IHL for the Polish ministries. icrc.org
(2026-06-06). Upholding international humanitarian law in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-06-06). Ethiopia: Beyond survival, a journey defined by possibility. icrc.org
(2026-06-06). Calls to action to parties to conflicts in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-06-06). Frequently asked questions: Understanding the ICRC's neutrality. icrc.org
(2026-06-06). The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement expresses concern over attack on Red Cross volunteers in Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). icrc.org
(2026-06-06). Penal repression of serious violations of international humanitarian law — Factsheet. icrc.org
(2026-06-06). ICRC report: Failure to respect rules of war deepened humanitarian crisis in Colombia in 2025. icrc.org
(2026-06-06). The daughters who were raised to be everything under China's one-child policy. globalvoices.org
(2026-06-06). YOU LOVE TO SEE IT: ICE, Crushed. levernews.com
(2026-06-06). The humanitarian cost of non-compliance with IHL in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-06-06). Children and adolescents in armed conflicts in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-06-06). Bolivia con la Vida, la Tierra y la Memoria despiertas: °Ahora es cuando! indybay.org BOLIVIA: CUANDO UNO SIEMBRA, NO SE PREGUNTA øDESPUÉS QUÉ?, SINO LA VIDA, LA TIERRA Y SU MEMORIA LE DESPIERTA: °AHORA ES CUàÅNDO!
(2026-06-06). Aviation leaders face Iran war fuel shock, rising fare prices at Rio summit. scmp.com Global ‚Å airline chiefs open their annual summit in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday facing a sharper test of the industry's post-pandemic recovery, as the Iran war drives up fuel costs and disrupts airspace while carriers try to cushion the blow with higher fares and tighter capacity. | The annual meeting of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) from Saturday to Monday ‚Äåcomes as that fuel shock collides with another problem airlines cannot quickly fix: a shortage of new aircraft.
(2026-06-06). Colombia's Former President Ernesto Samper Calls for End of US Interference in Latin America. orinocotribune.com The former Colombian president, Ernesto Samper, condemned United States President Donald Trump's interventionist statement. Trump expressed his "full support" for far-right presidential candidate Abelardo de la Espriella in Colombia's upcoming presidential elections in an attempt to influence the results in line with US interests in Latin America. He has previously followed the same pattern during presidential elections in Argentina, Ecuador, and Honduras, and has indicated that he will apply the same tactics to the upcoming elections in Brazil. | Samper called Trump's attitude an "offense" against his fellow Col…
(2026-06-06). Iran: il tempo dei dialoghi è finito, signor Trump. strategic-culture.su Il vero problema per Trump è l'ignoranza e l'incomprensione dell'Iran da parte sua e della sua squadra. | Segue nostro C'è qualcuno in grado di dare un senso alle dichiarazioni illogiche, capricciose e assurde di Trump sull'Iran? Si tratta di un presidente che nel 2018 ha strappato l'accordo JCPOA, il quale limitava la capacità dell'Iran di sviluppare uranio arricchito a un livello appena del 4%, consentendo oggi a Teheran di arrivare al…
(2026-06-06). El incumplimiento del DIH agravó la situación humanitaria en Colombia en 2025. icrc.org
(2026-06-06). Thursday 6/25: Community Meeting to Keep Coal Out of the East Bay. indybay.org La Peña Cultural Center | 3105 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley…
(2026-06-06). Hundreds brave freezing weather in La Paz to line up for affordable food. aljazeera.com Hundreds of Bolivian residents are braving near-freezing temperatures to queue for affordable chicken in La Paz.
(2026-06-05). "Ethics more important" : Polish football club rejects Maccabi Tel Aviv transfer offer. thecanary.co 
The owner of Polish football club Pogo≈Ñ Szczecin has refused to discuss the sale of players to Israeli club Maccabi Tel Aviv. Alex Haditaghi went further, comparing the idea of doing business with the club to trading with nazi Germany. In a post on X, Haditaghi said he had told the Israeli club he would […] | By
(2026-06-05). Corbyn: Filton activists must not be sentenced as terrorists. thecanary.co 
Your Party leader Jeremy Corbyn has told the Canary that the Filton 24 activists convicted of criminal damage must not be sentenced as terrorists. The Starmer regime insisted on retrying six activists. The jury had refused at the first trial to convict them on any of the state's charges relating to damage to an Israeli-owned […] | By
(2026-06-05). Indy-Green relationship boosted Sefton's left-wing election surge. thecanary.co 
The 2026 local election in the Merseyside borough of Sefton saw a left-wing surge against Labour. And the positive relationship between community independents and the Green Party made a meaningful difference, with both increasing their voice on the council as a result. Community independents went from one councillor to five, and the Greens from one […] | By
(2026-06-05). Small Gold Miners Could Decide Peru's Presidential Runoff. moderndiplomacy.eu The outcome of Peru's presidential election could significantly depend on the votes of small gold miners. These miners operate under the REINFO program, initiated in 2016 and intended to end in 2020, which allows them to work without full environmental or operational permits. The program has been extended as global gold prices increased and the …