(2026-06-05). Iran Does Not Seek War, but Prepared To Continue Defending Itself if Necessary: FM Araghchi. orinocotribune.com Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Iran does not seek war, but is prepared to continue defending itself if necessary, underlining the enhanced status of the Islamic Republic's Armed Forces. | "We have never sought war. We want peace, but an honorable peace," the top diplomat said during an interview with Lebanon's al-Mayadeen network on Wednesday. | However, he added, "We are prepared to continue the war, either in terms of military capability, national cohesion, or the determination to confront aggression." | IRGC targets enemy vessel, US Fifth Fleet HQ, American airbase after violations near Strait of Hormuz…
(2026-06-05). US-Iran Talks: Where do They Stand? juancole.com The Conversation) — To understand where talks on ending the war between the US and Iran currently stand, all we can confidently assume is that Donald Trump's pronouncements offer no guide. The US president said an agreement had been That proposal would have reopened the Strait of…
(2026-06-05). IAEA: Little change in report on Iran nuclear sites despite war. newarab.com 
In its first report into Iran's nuclear programme since the day before the United States and Israel launched air strikes on Iran at the end of February, the IAEA repeated calls fo…
(2026-06-05). Trump urged Xi to help end Ukraine war; China's tech sanctions list: SCMP's 7 highlights. scmp.com We have selected seven stories from this week's news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. | 1. Trump 'personally called for China's help' to end Ukraine war in summit with Xi…
(2026-06-05). Is Ukraine-Russia war entering the end game? strategic-culture.su A Model of Attritional Warfare Suggests Yes | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The Persian Gulf war of USA/Israel against Iran has l…
(2026-06-05). A simultaneous operation is underway against Russia and Iran. unitedworldint.com Either the forces defending the Western-centered world, unipolarity and American hegemony will prevail, or the forces favoring the tendency toward multipolarity. Ukraine carried out an attack on a school and a dormitory in the Luhansk region on the morning of May 22. According to President Vladimir Putin, at least 39 people were wounded, and six …
(2026-06-05). Hassan Ahmadian: "Iran was 2 hours away from launching an attack on Israel" Ep. 27. thealtworld.com Dr. Hassan Ahmadian is an Assistant Professor at the University of Tehran specializing in Iran's regional policy and political change in West Asia. He previously held research positions at Harvard University.
(2026-06-05). Under Israeli bombs, Lebanon's Palestinian refugees face limbo. newarab.com 
(2026-06-05). 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.
(2026-06-05). Israel Has Engineered a Deadly Shortage of Medications and Health Care in Gaza. scheerpost.com By Hend Salama Abo Helow This article was originally published by Truthout A Palestinian doctor in Gaza says the territory is facing its worst medication shortage since Israel began the genocide. My mother has been a hypertension patient for the past 25 years. Ever since her initial diagnosis, she has adhered strictly to her prescribed …
(2026-06-05). New York State must divest from Israel Bonds. mondoweiss.net 
New York State's Common Retirement Fund holds more than $367 million in Israel Bonds, which provide financial support for Israel's ongoing brutality against the Palestinian people. The state of New York must end its complicity in genocide.
(2026-06-05). Miami Herald: U.S. denies sanctions caused Cuba's crisis as UN warns of worsening shortages. radiohc.cu The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations on Thursday rejected claims the U.S. policies are responsible for Cuba's worsening humanitarian crisis, telling U.N. member states that the U.S. government is offering a new $100 million humanitarian aid package while accusing the Cuban government of causing the island's shortages through corruption and failed economic policies.
(2026-06-05). U.S. blockade: A medieval measure applied by the U.S. against Cuba. radiohc.cu By Antonio Rondón, Prensa Latina correspondent in France | The United States' application of an illegal blockade against Cuba constitutes a medieval and immoral measure, declared historian and essayist Dr. Salim Lamrani on Thursday, who gave a presentation on the topic at UNESCO headquarters in Paris. | "This is a completely immoral application by the White House, with a total lack of ethical principles, with a constant violation of the ethical principles that are part of human dignity," Lamrani told Prensa Latina. | "I believe that the countries that received aid from Cuba at some point should express firm suppo…
(2026-06-05). Cuba presents data demonstrating majority rejection of military intervention. radiohc.cu Military aggression is not a demand of the people, but rather a narrative fabricated by centers of power to justify unjustifiable actions, emphasized Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez. | According to data from a Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs study on online social media conversations related to the island during May of this year, 90.1 percent of users expressed their opposition to the U.S. military threat against Cuba. | The results were presented by the Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez and showed that only 9.9 percent of participants in the online debate support armed aggression against the Caribb…
(2026-06-05). Defending the Cuban Revolution's Record Against Ahistorical Attacks. scheerpost.com Sam E. Anderson, Black Agenda Report. Beyond the Algorithm. A critical analysis of the U.S. backed social media "influencer" war propaganda campaign against Cuba as it struggles against a criminal siege. A new front has opened in the long-running information war against Cuba. It is not being fought with overt political tracts or state-sponsored media, but …
(2026-06-05). Díaz-Canel rejects new threats and sanctions from the Trump administration. radiohc.cu Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, has rejected new threatening statements by the President of the United States against Cuba, as well as the addition of other Cuban leaders, organizations, and companies to an illegitimate sanctions list by the U.S. Treasury Department.
(2026-06-05). No War on Cuba! in SF Action on Market & Powell. indybay.org Trump threatens Cuba in continuing aggression against perceived weaker nations…
(2026-06-05). Trump maintains "maximum pressure" on Cuba: More threats of intervention and sanctions against Díaz-Canel. radiohc.cu U.S. President Donald Trump reiterated this Thursday that, after Iran, his administration will "take care of" Cuba, on a day when he continued his interventionist plan with the announcement of more illegal unilateral sanctions against the island — this time targeting President Miguel Díaz-Canel, social and civil society organizations, and relatives of the Cuban leadership. | "We're going to take care of that [Cuba] as soon as we're done [with Iran]. I like to do one thing at a time," stated the White House occupant, who since last January has repeatedly threatened military intervention against the Caribbean…
(2026-06-05). Wednesday 6/3: No War on Cuba! indybay.org at corner of Ocean and Water Street, Santa Cruz…
(2026-06-05). Venezuela's Delcy Rodriguez Holds High-Level Meetings in India Consolidating Oil Provisions. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( The trip made this Thursday, June 4, marks the first of…
(2026-06-05). The ICRC's response to affected populations and infrastructure following the events of January 2026 in Venezuela. icrc.org
(2026-06-05). Kushner Island? Why a planned resort has provoked protests in Albania. aljazeera.com Government hopes the project can boost Albania as a global tourism destination – but environmental concerns are rife.
(2026-06-05). The AI Revolution Is Here—But Human Leadership Still Rules. thinktank.pk Artificial Intelligence is transforming the global economy at a speed few experts anticipated. From corporate boardrooms to university campuses, conversations about AI are often dominated by concerns over automation, job displacement, and the uncertain future of work. Headlines frequently warn that millions of jobs could disappear as algorithms become more sophisticated and capable of performing …
(2026-06-05). World Nears Oil Operational Floor, $200/b Without Hormuz Deal. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The International Energy Agency has made its
(2026-06-04). 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.
(2026-06-05). A Tale of Two Types of States: Those with Dumb Energy Laws, and Those with Smart Laws. wattsupwiththat.com "It was the best of energy policies; it was the worst of energy policies" — Charles Dickens, A Tale of Two Cities. (Apocryphal)…
(2026-06-05). How a shake-up in Senegal could strengthen Trump's hand in the Sahel. responsiblestatecraft.org Senegal is navigating a major political crisis following President Bassirou Diomaye Faye's
(2026-06-04). 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.
(2026-06-05). India's 'Cockroach Party' chief flies to New Delhi for protest. geo.tv 
Logo of the Cockroach Janta Party . — Instagram/@abhijeetdipkeNEW DELHI: The founder of India's satirical online "Cockroach People's Party" said he was flying back to New Delhi on Friday, to take the viral social media campaign to the streets.Abhijeet Dipke, the 30-year-old…
(2026-06-04). 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.
(2026-06-05). Republicans On House Armed Services Committee Vote For 'Department Of War' Rename, But Why Though? newsone.com 
(2026-06-05). Nairobi Regional Delegation Facts & Figures 2025. icrc.org January – December 2025…
(2026-06-05). 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…
(2026-06-05). 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."
(2026-06-05). Saturday 6/6: ICE Out Everywhere! Anti-ICE, Anti-Fascism Protest in Sacramento. indybay.org Stockton Boulevard and Fruitridge Road | Sacramento, CA 95820…
(2026-06-05). 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……
(2026-06-05). US House approves fraudulent resolution on Iran war. wsws.org The resolution is not an "antiwar" measure at all, but rather an appeal to Trump to make Congress a full partner in the war-making process.
(2026-06-05). Australia: Queensland teachers in arbitration straitjacket, facing long pay freeze. wsws.org After reluctantly calling a second statewide stoppage in November to head off teachers' discontent, the QTU leadership shut down further industrial action and effectively joined hands with the state government to refer the dispute to compulsory arbitration.
(2026-06-05). Sri Lankan apparel company ELPHIS LANKA locks out workers for taking action demanding job security. wsws.org Workers launched their struggle spontaneously, while the Ceylon Mercantile, Industrial and General Workers Union (CMU) has taken no action to defend hundreds of jobs.
(2026-06-05). Florida executes Andrew Lukehart, eighth victim of DeSantis death machine in 2026. wsws.org The brutal crime for which Lukehart was executed cannot be separated from the life that produced him. The evidence presented at the penalty phase described an individual who had been systematically destroyed long before he ever came before a judge.
(2026-06-05). Minnesota Republicans observe moment of silence for Derek Chauvin, police officer who murdered George Floyd. wsws.org On May 30, delegates to the Minnesota Republican Party convention approved the motion for and then observed a moment of silence for Derek Chauvin, the Minneapolis police officer who was convicted by a 12-member jury in April 2021 on state charges of murdering George Floyd.
(2026-06-05). Southern California chemical crisis was one warning too many: millions are living inside a ticking bomb. wsws.org The Garden Grove near-disaster exposes a bipartisan political consensus that consistently places corporate profit above the lives of working-class communities.
(2026-06-05). Quarantine in Texas: US races to contain deadly flesh-eating parasite. scmp.com Following the ‚Å first confirmation of screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite, on a US farm in decades, federal and state officials have fanned out in South Texas, where a calf was found infested this week. | US Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said on Thursday no other infestations of cattle or other animals have been detected around the confirmed case.
(2026-06-05). Not Just Allies—Partners: The U.S.-Pakistan Reset That's Changing the Game. thinktank.pk When Chargé d'Affaires Natalie A. Baker took the stage at the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad on June 4, 2026, the message was clear: the U.S.-Pakistan strategic partnership is no longer just about geopolitics—it's about shared humanity, cultural synergy, and a bold vision for the future. Marking the 250th anniversary of American independence, the U.S. Mission …
(2026-06-05). Opposition mounts to 4th UAW-backed contract at Nexteer: "They haven't changed anything" wsws.org Like previous TAs, the latest proposal does not include any protection against layoffs, under conditions in which as many as 300 to 400 workers face job elimination over the next years through automation and consolidation.
(2026-06-05). Trenton City Council delays vote on ICE cooperation ban after pushback on immigration detainers. 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? A bill to prohibit the Trenton Police Department from working with federal immigration officials on civil enforcement was tabled by the City Council for two weeks after tensions flared between activists and council members during their Thursday night meeting. | At the center of the conflict are
(2026-06-05). Saturday 6/20: Tech & Palestine Solidarity: How to Use Tech Safely in Our Activism. indybay.org Zoom | us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/fE-pkJg……
(2026-06-05). ECB reports shift away from US Treasury bonds towards gold. wsws.org Stocks of gold are now the second highest store of value held by central banks as part of their reserves.
(2026-06-04). 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.
(2026-06-05). The Justification for Net Zero Has Vanished with the Demise of RCP8.5. wattsupwiththat.com Any justification for Ed Miliband's Net Zero climate policy, whether real or imaginary, has vanished with the official abandonment by the IPCC of the scariest concentration scenario RCP8.5. Even Tony Blair can now perceive that the pursuit of Net Zero is unwarranted and harmful to Britain.
(2026-06-05). Bridgewater Interiors auto parts workers reject sellout while Dana workers set to vote on contract deal. wsws.org Workers at Bridgewaters Interiors in Warren, Michigan, have voted to reject a tentative agreement while thousands of Dana auto parts workers are being kept in the dark ahead of imminent contract ratification votes.
(2026-06-04). 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.
(2026-06-05). Israel Supreme Court strikes down ban on Red Cross prison visits. newarab.com 
Israel's Supreme Court has said Israel must allow visits to Palestinian prisoners
(2026-06-05). Climate Fact-Check May 2026. wattsupwiththat.com Debunking claims of climate causing 'less healthy' food — Melting ice will NOT 'drown millions' — Droughts NOT caused by fossil fuels — Earth is NOT spinning slower due to climate change!
(2026-06-04). Aging population triggers demand for 'senior toys'. ecns.cn Aging population triggers demand forsenior toys.
(2026-06-05). The War on Terror Comes Home in the Trump Era. juancole.com ( [Final Note from Tom: Yes, I began TomDispatch 24-and-a-half years ago and, today, I'm finally putting up my own last piece, at least as the editor-in-chief of this site. Very soon, the superlative Nick Turse will be running TomDispatch under the auspices of The Intercept (though I'll undoubtedly continue to lend a hand). It's been a long run. I only wish I could say that, so many years later, this world was a better place… Sigh, no such luck. (Anything but, in fact!) | There are so many people to thank…
(2026-06-05). Rival confirms he will challenge Starmer to be UK prime minister. scmp.com Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has confirmed for the first time his intention to challenge Keir Starmer to be Britain's prime minister, drawing immediate criticism from the premier who vowed not to walk away from the job. | "If I get your support, I would seek to represent you at the highest possible level and give this constituency maximum power and influence," Burnham said in an episode of the BBC's Question Time. He cited the ambitions of his top rival, former health secretary Wes…
(2026-06-05). NATO cover up of catastrophic nuclear threat to Europe gives the heinous game away. thealtworld.com The West's "victim" regime is trying to blow up Europe with a nuclear catastrophe using EU and NATO funding and weapons. | The biggest civilian nuclear power station in Europe was hit for the first time in a direct air strike — and the Western "news" media gave zero reporting on the incident, even though the damage could have had catastrophic consequences for the whole of Europe. | Since Russian forces took over the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) in March 2022, the huge facility has come under repeated drone and missile attack from the NATO-backed Ukrainian regime. | The latest strike on May 30, howe…
(2026-06-05). Bolivia in crisis: In conversation with Evo Morales. mronline.org 
COM: We already know right now the situation in Bolivia and the crisis is currently unfolding. What can you say about what is happening right now, about the strike?>
(2026-06-05). 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.
(2026-06-04). 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.
(2026-06-04). 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.
(2026-06-05). Music Is Medicine: A Love Letter To Black Music Month. newsone.com 
Source: Westend61 / Getty | In honor of Black Music Month, I believe it is necessary to give flowers to my very favorite medium of expression: music. | Coming from a musical family — and having multiple symbols of music tattooed on my skin — I know intimately that few things can capture the full spectrum of human emotion the way music does. And I mean the full spectrum. The kind of range that makes you laugh, ugly cry, throw your hands up, and feel seen, all within the same three minutes and forty-two seconds. | Music isn't background noise. For so many of us, it's the thread woven through every si…
(2026-06-04). 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.
(2026-06-05). These Republican Lawmakers Challenged Abortion Bans. Then They Faced Backlash. scheerpost.com Cassandra Jaramillo Propublica Co-published with North Dakota Monitor If Eric Murphy loses his primary election on June 9, he believes he already knows one reason why. Last year, the North Dakota state representative, a Republican, tried to expand the window of pregnancy in which women could access abortion. The state legislature had banned it for almost …
(2026-06-05). Tuesday 6/2: Fishing Mission Creek, a free walking tour. indybay.org Starts at Mission Dolores, 3321 16th Street | We meet on the basilica steps on Dolores Street | (guide will be wearing a California Republic bicycle cap)…
(2026-06-05). 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…
(2026-06-05). 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.
(2026-06-04). Insights | Singaporean youth leader: Young people inject innovative momentum into China-ASEAN cooperation. ecns.cn As artificial intelligence and the digital economy reshape global business and innovation models, they are also shifting the dynamics of China-ASEAN cooperation. Amid this digital transformation wave, in China and the ASEAN region, tech-savvy young people with innovative mindsets have become the core engine for bilateral industrial collaboration and innovation.
(2026-06-05). Trump Wants Todd Blanche To Be US Attorney General. Republicans Are Unsure. newsone.com 
(2026-06-05). Auditors shine light on UK royal housing, disgraced Andrew's 'peppercorn rent'. scmp.com King Charles' disgraced younger brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor held leases for 10 properties, three of which he sublet, while the monarch ‚Å pays rent for the former prince's daughters' palace ‚Å homes, a report by the UK's spending watchdog said. | In the most ‚Å detailed review ever of royal property arrangements, the National Audit Office (NAO) report on Friday showed some leases were based on commercial valuations, while for others, senior figures paid no rent or negligible amounts for their…
(2026-06-05). A reply to Edward Luce of the Financial Times on youth radicalization. wsws.org David North replies on X to Financial Times columnist Edward Luce on the radicalization of youth and the rediscovery of Trotsky.
(2026-06-05). Independence and Isolation Are Two Sides of the Same Coin. muslimskeptic.com Independence and isolation are two sides of the same coin. Recently, I had an interesting conversation with my dad that got me thinking about this. When my dad first moved from Egypt to the United States twenty-some years ago, he found some things very odd in his new surroundings. He gave me three examples of …
(2026-06-04). 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.
(2026-06-05). In open letter, Zelenskiy invites Putin to talks on ending war. geo.tv 
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. — ReutersUkraine urges full ceasefire during peace negotiations.Zelenskiy warns Kyiv remains ready to continue fighting.United States seen capable of monitoring ceasefire lines.
(2026-06-05). Nose down: Lufthansa investigating Boeing 787 landing gear collapse in Frankfurt. scmp.com German airline Lufthansa said several employees were injured on Thursday after the nose gear of a Boeing jet collapsed while the aircraft was parked at a gate at Frankfurt Airport. | Only crew members and ground staff were on board the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner when the front tip of the plane crashed to the ground ahead of passenger boarding for a scheduled flight to Los Angeles. The flight was later cancelled.
(2026-06-05). Sunday 6/14: Rise Up, Sing Out! Pro-Democracy Concert Watch Party (Sacramento). indybay.org UU Society of Sacramento Center | 2425 Sierra Blvd | Sacramento, CA 95825 | RSVP to get full party details…
(2026-06-05). Karmelo Anthony Murder Trial: Everything You Need To Know. newsone.com 
(2026-06-05). 2026 World Cup overshadowed by war, repression and sky-high ticket prices. wsws.org US officials have warned that ICE immigration enforcement agents will be deployed at every stadium and every match.
(2026-06-05). One result of the sea change in U.S. politics regarding Palestine: pro-Israel smear campaigns no longer work. mondoweiss.net 
Pro-Israel smear campaigns have ended many political careers in the past, but they're now falling flat. This shift is one of the clearest signs that Israel's standing in U.S. politics has changed, likely permanently.
(2026-06-05). Vigil Planned At South Carolina Statehouse For Cyrus Carmack-Belton. newsone.com 
Source: South Carolina State Rep. Todd Rutherford / South Carolina State Rep. Todd Rutherford | Monday's
(2026-06-05). New tool shows toxic PFAS chemicals pervasive in Delaware River. whyy.org This story is part of the From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to know about climate change? What would you like us to cover?
| Toxic PFAS chemicals are pervasive across the Delaware River, as well as in the fish that swim along the waterway and its tributaries, according to a Delaware River Basin Commission report published in May. | The study finds that PFAS concentrations are inc…
(2026-06-05). 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…
(2026-06-05). Sunday 6/28: The Declaration of Independence Forum. indybay.org Online: meet.google.com/yix-dvdu-mqo…
(2026-06-04). China says U.S. abuse of export controls disrupts global semiconductor industrial, supply chains. ecns.cn China on Thursday said the United States' abuse of export controls has seriously undermined the stability of global semiconductor industrial and supply chains.
(2026-06-05). China's Xi to visit North Korea next week. geo.tv 
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un welcomes Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Pyongyang International Airport in Pyongyang, North Korea, in this undated photo. — Reuters/FileThis will be Xi's first trip to Pyongyang in seven years.It is also Xi Jinping's first official trip…
(2026-06-04). 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).
(2026-06-04). Uruguay announces visa-free policy for Chinese citizens. ecns.cn Uruguayan Foreign Minister Mario Lubetkin announced Thursday that Uruguay will cancel visa requirements for Chinese citizens holding ordinary passports. | Details of the relevant policies will be announced later, Lubetkin said at an event in the country's capital Montevideo.
(2026-06-05). Thursday 6/11: Democrats for Palestinian Rights – Bay Area. Film Screening. indybay.org 2901 Moorpark Ave. #110 | San Jose, CA 95128…
(2026-06-05). UK Policing Culture — From The Nowak Murder To Crushing Protest — Grows Ever More Rotten. scheerpost.com Jonathan Cook Substack Here are two things that can be true at the same time: First, the actions of police officers in Southampton in handcuffing 18-year-old student Henry Nowak and reading him his rights as he lay on the ground taking his last gasps of air, his lungs filling with blood from a stab wound, …
(2026-06-05). Sunday 6/7: Vigil for Marin Residents Detained by ICE. indybay.org We will be gathering in front of the Marin County jail at the Civic Center in San Rafael…
(2026-06-05). 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)…
(2026-06-05). "Warehousing Human Beings" theintercept.com 
Hundreds of detained people launched a hunger and labor strike at Delaney Hall in Newark, New Jersey, over Memorial Day weekend to protest inhumane conditions at the immigration detention facility run by the for-profit company "Detainees are raising that they have no access to…
(2026-06-04). 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.
(2026-06-04). 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.
(2026-06-05). 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…
(2026-06-05). Saturday 6/27: Hard Reset. indybay.org Telematic Media Arts | 323 10th St. @ Folsom (SoMa), San Francisco, CA 94103…
(2026-06-05). American Axle workers defy strikebreaking as workers press for broader walkout across auto industry. wsws.org One thousand American Axle workers continue their walkout which began on Monday against the key auto supplier and are reporting efforts by the company to move product across their picket lines while provocations against pickets have been reportedly instigated by company security guards.
(2026-06-05). Spain: The 'Zapatero case' — a plot to oust the Sánchez government. mronline.org 
It doesn't take a genius to see the political motivation behind the judicial and police apparatus's actions against Zapatero, given his clear political ties to the Sánchez government.
(2026-06-04). 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.
(2026-06-05). Saturday 6/20: OPC Community Garden Work Day! indybay.org Oakland Peace Center Garden, 111 Fairmount Ave. in Oakland, CA…
(2026-06-05). *Azerbaijan Hosts Baku Energy Week 2026*. unitedworldint.com 
Hundreds of local and international companies, investors, and representatives of international organizations from nearly 40 countries participated in the event. By Tehran Tapdigov, from Baku / Azerbaijan From June 1 to 3, the 31st Baku Energy Week was held at the Baku Expo Center and the Baku Congress Center. The event brought together three major …
(2026-06-05). When Healthcare Meets the Law: Abortion, Cannabis, and Corporate Medicine. whyy.org We like to think of our healthcare as personal and private — something that exists between us and our doctors. But healthcare can also be an intensely public matter, one that's heavily influenced by our government and legal system. | Laws determine which treatments are available to patients and which aren't, what kinds of research gets approved and funded — in some cases, they can even result in criminal charges against clinicians for prescribing drugs or providing treatments.
| On this episode, we look at the intersection of health, medicine, and the law. We explore how the upcoming reschedulin…
(2026-06-05). New Zealand capital flooded with faeces after wastewater failure. geo.tv 
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(2026-06-05). 'We are fighters': Iraq aim to shock rivals at 2026 World Cup. aljazeera.com Coach Graham Arnold and two key players speak to Al Jazeera ahead of Iraq's first World Cup appearance since 1986.
(2026-06-05). Workers Struggles: Europe, Middle East & Africa. wsws.org General strike in Portugal over pay, conditions and labour reform; thousands of teachers in Valencia, Spain continue indefinite strike over staff shortages, pay and conditions; indefinite stoppage by Nigerian oil workers at regulatory commission over wages and benefits…
(2026-06-04). 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.
(2026-06-04). 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.
(2026-06-05). 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.
(2026-06-04). 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.
(2026-06-05). Jeffrey Epstein, the Russian Mob, the Hidden Assets of the Maxwells (w/ Moe Tkacik) The Chris Hedges Report. scheerpost.com Chris Hedges 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 …
(2026-06-04). Parents turn to lucky charms as gaokao approaches. ecns.cn As millions of Chinese students feverishly prepare for the national college entrance examination, or gaokao, this weekend, parents across the country are turning to products symbolizing good fortune, fueling a surge in sales of flowers, pastries, clothing and other related merchandise.
(2026-06-05). Trump taps personal fixers to lead Justice Department and intelligence apparatus. wsws.org Todd Blanche and Bill Pulte have been selected not for independence or competence, but for their proven willingness to wield state power on Trump's behalf.
(2026-06-05). Teachers Concerned About The Impact Of AI In The Classroom. newsone.com 
Source: zeljkosantrac / Getty | Artificial Intelligence (AI) has quickly become a hot-button issue in the United States. Despite corporations shoving AI down our throats whenever possible, more and more people are rejecting the technology and the data centers that fuel it. These concerns about AI have now reached the classroom, where teachers are worried about how the technology will affect students' learning and critical thinking skills. | A poll conducted by
(2026-06-05). France charges HSBC in case of Lebanon's Riad Salameh. newarab.com 
The bank was charged with money laundering and criminal conspiracy to commit acts such as embezzlement, the prosecutor's office said. | HSBC was required to deposit 80 million euros ($93 million)…
(2026-06-05). House Passes Bill To Give Ukraine Billions in Additional Military Aid as War Escalates. news.antiwar.com The US House of Representatives on Thursday passed a bill to provide Ukraine with billions in additional military aid and increase sanctions on Russia, a move that comes as the more than four-year-old war between Russia and Ukraine is escalating. The Ukraine Support Act passed in a vote of 226-195, with 18 Republicans joining Democrats …
(2026-06-04). 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.
(2026-06-05). 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…
(2026-06-05). The EU is turning into a debating club. strategic-culture.su Ironically, we could ask: "what would have happened if enlargement had not been a priority". The fact that never in the history of the EU has 13 years passed without enlargement speaks more to the priority this process has been than political declarations about the importance of enlargement as a high strategic priority. If this is the success of enlargement, then we do not know what the failure could be.
(2026-06-04). 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.
(2026-06-05). Shadow of old dictatorship looms over Peru's bitter presidential run-off. scmp.com Peru's duelling presidential hopefuls made a final pitch to voters on Thursday, capping a bruising and razor-tight race dominated by anger over rising crime and political instability. | Conservative Keiko Fujimori and leftist Roberto Sanchez staged rival events in Lima ahead of Sunday's vote, with ardent flag-waving supporters arguing their "communist" or "dictator" opponents would bring the country to ruin.
(2026-06-05). 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)…
(2026-06-05). Everything We Know About Obama's Presidential Museum. newsone.com 
Source: Scott Olson / Getty | After a decade of planning and carrying a price tag of approximately $850 million, the Obama Presidential Center Museum will open on June 19. Thanks to the center's soft opening period currently underway for Chicago residents and schools, we've gained more insight into what the 225-foot-tall museum tower and expansive, nearly 20-acre campus hold. | Some Familiar Voices Will Guide The Tours: |
(2026-06-05). There is no outside: What the Devil wears Prada gets right about capitalism. mronline.org 
In the popular 2006 film The Devil Wears Prada, Miranda Priestly, the primary antagonist, played brilliantly by Meryl Streep, is the editor-in-chief of the luxury fashion magazine Runway.
(2026-06-05). Chile: Massive Anti-Neoliberal Student Protests Face Violent Repression. orinocotribune.com The Federation of Students of the University of Santiago of Chile (Feusach) has issued a public statement strongly condemning the disproportionate repression carried out by the Carabineros police force against students and workers. | The incident of police brutality occurred this Wednesday, June 3, during a national educational demonstration called by the Confederation of Students of Chile (Confech), which was defending the legitimate right to social protest. | The deployment of Chilean state security forces resulted in a preliminary tally of more than 30 students detained, as well as a significant number of prot…
(2026-06-05). Did Zelenskyy Already Open Back Channels Before Inviting Putin to Meet? thinktank.pk When Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy publicly invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to a face-to-face meeting in a neutral country, many observers viewed it as another attempt to revive stalled peace negotiations. Yet beneath the headline-grabbing proposal lies a more intriguing question: Was the public letter merely the final stage of a broader diplomatic strategy already …
(2026-06-04). 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.
(2026-06-05). 'You Have This Assumption That It's Going to Be Easy to Overthrow the Iranian Government'. progressivehub.net JANINE JACKSON | FAIR…
(2026-06-05). Racist: Cartoon depicting PM Modi as snake charmer fuels ongoing Norway row. strategic-culture.su By Danita YADAV | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The cartoon was published as a commentary by Norwegian newspaper Aftenposten days…
(2026-06-05). Why Mogadishu clashes are deepening Somalia's political crisis again. aljazeera.com Tensions over Somali elections escalate into violence, leaving Mogadishu residents grappling with fear and disruption.
(2026-06-05). Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: Red Cross volunteers at the heart of the response in Bunia. icrc.org
(2026-06-05). Frequently asked questions: Our work in Mali. icrc.org
(2026-06-05). Fireball seen after explosion at Mexico gas facility. aljazeera.com
(2026-06-05). ICRC report: Failure to respect rules of war deepened humanitarian crisis in Colombia in 2025. icrc.org
(2026-06-05). ICRC RED aircraft to operate from Jeddah to strengthen humanitarian access to Sudan. icrc.org
(2026-06-05). Treatment of civilians in Colombia during 2025. icrc.org
(2026-06-05). Frequently asked questions: Understanding the ICRC's neutrality. icrc.org
(2026-06-05). Ethiopia: Beyond survival, a journey defined by possibility. icrc.org
(2026-06-05). Democratic Republic of the Congo: Kimareki rebuilds a life beyond disability. icrc.org
(2026-06-05). Pew poll: Negative vibes for Israel in 36 countries. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2026-06-05). The humanitarian cost of non-compliance with IHL in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-06-05). Peter Thiel tries to take control of the Brazilian judiciary. strategic-culture.su
(2026-06-05). Poland: High level briefing on IHL for the Polish ministries. icrc.org
(2026-06-05). Searching for people missing in connection with the 1992-1993 armed conflict continues. icrc.org
(2026-06-05). UN envoys call on Trump to stop Israeli annexation. aljazeera.com
(2026-06-05). Latin America and the Caribbean: When seeking medical care is dangerous. icrc.org
(2026-06-05). Certificates and declarations of absence: A guidance note. icrc.org
(2026-06-05). Colombia 2025: A humanitarian crisis beyond numbers. icrc.org
(2026-06-05). Egypt: States Convene in Cairo to Reinforce Respect for Rules of War Amid Rising Conflicts. icrc.org
(2026-06-05). Microsoft Workers Protest War Profiteering & Data Centers at SF Conference. indybay.org
(2026-06-05). Synergy in Action: IHL and Islamic Law for Humanitarian Outcomes. icrc.org
(2026-06-05). Children and adolescents in armed conflicts in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-06-05). Calls to action to parties to conflicts in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-06-05). Penal repression of serious violations of international humanitarian law — Factsheet. icrc.org
(2026-06-05). Georgia: Remains of eleven people missing in connection with 1992—93 armed conflict handed over to families. icrc.org
(2026-06-05). Upholding international humanitarian law in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-06-05). Il Kazakistan non "sceglie l'Occidente" : la visita di Putin conferma la centralità della Russia nella politica multi-vettoriale di Astana. strategic-culture.su La recente visita di Vladimir Putin ad Astana smentisce le letture occidentali che avevano interpretato alcune mosse kazake come uno spostamento verso l'Occidente. Il Kazakistan non rompe con Mosca, ma diversifica le proprie relazioni mantenendo la Russia come partner strategico fondamentale. | Segue nostro La politica estera del Kazakistan rappresenta uno dei casi più significativi di diplomazia multi-vettoriale nello spazio eurasiatico…
(2026-06-05). NATO and Ukraine escalate war against Russia. wsws.org The latest Ukrainian attacks deep inside Russia, NATO maneuvers in the Baltic Sea and German-Ukrainian arms cooperation show: NATO is de facto waging war against Russia and risking a nuclear catastrophe.
(2026-06-05). Iván Cepeda Criticizes Right-wing Colombian Candidate for Political Violence. orinocotribune.com Candidate Iván Cepeda, in his speech after announcing the results of the first round, said that "we obtained 10 million votes miscounted in Colombia." | Colombian presidential candidate Iván Cepeda of the left-wing Pacto Histórico party called on supporters not to resort to violence against those who hold different political ideas, recalling the deep wounds inflicted on the social fabric by those who sow hatred, fear, and the desire to destroy other national projects. His remarks came after a billboard appeared in which right-wing candidate Abelardo de la Espriella savagely attacked the progressive politician.
(2026-06-05). Old Sacramento prepares for California 175 – State Capitol Juneteenth Dia de Los Negroes. indybay.org Reflecting deeply on the extensive words of Pope Leo XIV and his apology for the Catholic Church role in Chattel Slavery; his influence may have a strong impact toward officially recognizing the slavery auction blocks here in Old Sacramento and the ongoing impacts from Slavery throughout California.
(2026-06-05). Local authorities in Jalisco, Mexico move to silence well-known labor rights activist Luis Daniel Prieto Moreno. wsws.org Prieto Moreno has maintained a regular protest presence outside the Lagos de Moreno municipal presidency, using hand-lettered signs and chants to denounce corruption and abuse of power by local officials.
(2026-06-05). El incumplimiento del DIH agravó la situación humanitaria en Colombia en 2025. icrc.org
(2026-06-05). Hegseth Orders Pacific Allies To Arm For China War. scheerpost.com Gary Wilson, Struggle — La Lucha. U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth went to Singapore on May 30 with an order for Washington's allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific: spend more on war or face consequences. Hegseth used China as the pretext to demand that U.S.-aligned governments spend more on war, buy more weapons and bind …
(2026-06-05). The Pentagon is running an AI propaganda mill targeting Latin America. mronline.org 
La Tilde publishes an unusual mix of personal finance guides and articles extolling American military efforts in Latin America.
(2026-06-04). Storia del Kuwait moderno. strategic-culture.su A differenza di Bahrein ed Emirati Arabi Uniti, che hanno avuto un ruolo centrale anche nella fase aggressiva della recente recrudescenza del conflitto israelo-statunitense contro l'Iran, il Kuwait si è trovato schiacciato in una morsa. All'alleanza strategica con Washington (che ha ampiamente usato il suo territorio per colpire Teheran) fa da contraltare il desiderio di mantenere relazioni normali con l'Iran in nome della stabilità regionale.
(2026-06-04). Friday, June 5th, Naksa Day Rally for Palestine. mediasanctuary.org On Friday, June 5th, the Palestinian Rights Committee and others are holding a Naksa Day Rally for Palestine at 11: 30 AM at the Federal O'Brien Building at Pearl and Clinton Ave. in Albany. Naska refers to June 5th, 1967, when more than 300,000 Palestinians were displaced during its 6 Day War. The rally will protest Senators Schumer and Gillibrand for their ongoing support of Israel's genocide taking place in Gaza. Keren Carmeli of Jewish Voice for Peace talks with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.