(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). 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). Pope Leo urges end to 'polarising narratives' on Spain visit. scmp.com Pope Leo on Saturday urged global leaders to avoid dividing their electorates with "sterile simplifications" to gain popularity and called on them to listen to the world's cries for peace, in a forceful speech opening a week-long tour of Spain. | Leo, who has angered US President Donald Trump by criticising his anti-immigration policies and the Iran war, will meet homeless people in Madrid and migrants in the Canary Islands during a visit he has said he hopes will set an example to the world about…
(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). 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). Trump faces new Republican resistance in Congress as midterm pressures build. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump delivers the State of the Union address in the House Chamber of the US Capitol in Washington, DC, US, February 24, 2026. — Reuters/FileRepublicans increasingly break ranks with Trump.Senate Republicans resist key Trump nominations.Congress rebukes Trump on…
(2026-06-06). Trump AI policy adviser Sriram Krishnan to leave position. scmp.com A top White House artificial intelligence policy adviser on Saturday said he will leave his position at the end of June, marking the exit of a leading ‚Äåfigure helping craft policies for frontier technologies. | "This journey has been the privilege of a lifetime," the adviser, Sriram Krishnan, posted on social media. | Krishnan did not give a reason for leaving, but wrote in…
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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…