(2026-06-08). US preps for Iran nuclear endgame? Trump envoys consult atomic experts in secret visit. hindustantimes.com Reports suggest the Trump administration is preparing for a possible breakthrough in U.S.-Iran nuclear negotiations. According to Axios and Reuters, envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner recently visited Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Tennessee to consult leading nuclear experts who could support future talks with Tehran. The reported move comes as discussions over sanctions relief, frozen Iranian assets, uranium enrichment, and nuclear safeguards enter a critical phase. While no final agreement has been reached, the consultations indicate Washington is planning for potential implementation scenarios if a deal…
(2026-06-08). Israeli missiles hit Iran in retaliatory strike, first confrontation since April 8 ceasefire. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Explosions were reported in several Iranian cities, including the capital Tehran, after Israel said it had carried out strikes on military targets. The attacks took place despite US President Donald Trump claiming he was directing developments in the region and had urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu not to respond to Tehran's recent missile attacks. | The strikes followed a sharp escalation in tensions between Iran and Israel after Tehran launched missiles at Israel on Sunday night, marking the first direct military confrontation between the two countries since the April 8 ceasefire.
(2026-06-08). Trump says new Israel, Iran strikes won't affect peace deal. 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/File
(2026-06-07). Iran launches missiles at Israel for first time since April ceasefire. ecns.cn JERUSALEM/TEHRAN, June 8 ⚪ Iran on Sunday evening launched several waves of missiles against Israel and warned the latter not to retaliate, in the first such strikes since a ceasefire was reached in April.
(2026-06-08). 100 days of the US-Israeli war of aggression against Iran. wsws.org The war has had two major effects: a deepening of the global crisis of the capitalist system and an enormous escalation of the global class struggle, not least within the United States.
(2026-06-07). Trump, Netanyahu speak by phone after Iranian missile fire ⚪ Israeli state media. ecns.cn Trump,Netanyahu speak by phone after Iranian missile fire ⚪ Israeli state media.
(2026-06-07). Iraqi armed group threatens to attack U.S. bases if Washington joins attacks on Iran. ecns.cn The Iraqi Shiite militia Kataib Hezbollah on Sunday threatened to attack U.
(2026-06-08). Lim Tean: Why standing on the wrong side of history cost Germany its UNSC seat. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Lim Tean Germany learnt to its huge cost and embarrassment last week that supporting Israel's genocidal operations in Gaza and elsewhere in the Middle East leads only to opprobrium from the international community. A country which had been a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council for decades lost in its bid…
(2026-06-08). Medicaid work requirements threaten coverage for millions as Trump escalates class war on the poor. wsws.org The Congressional Budget Office estimates that the work requirement provisions in Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill will reduce federal Medicaid spending by $326 billion over 10 years—the single largest source of savings in the legislation—and strip coverage from an estimated 5.2 million adults by 2034.
(2026-06-08). MLB: Marlins Turn the Tide and Defeat the Rays in Miami. radiohc.cu Havana, June 7 (RHC) — The Miami Marlins defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 4-1 today at LoanDepot Park, in a duel where offensive patience and pitching dominance tipped the scales. | In a clash that pitted contrasting realities against each other within their divisions, the Rays (37-25), leaders of the American League East, took an early lead when Cuban Yandy Díaz hit an RBI single in the third inning. | Starter Griffin Jax held the line for five flawless innings, but his departure opened a crack that Miami exploited with precision in the sixth against reliever Garrett Cleavinger. | An RBI triple by Dominican Otto…
(2026-06-08). II Bienal de Humor Político, en Cuba, promete amplia presencia internacional. radiohc.cu El caricaturista cubano Arístides Hernández (Ares) confirmó este domingo que la II Bienal Internacional de Humor Político en Cuba (del 9 al 14 de junio), promete un programa variado y amplia presencia de creadores extranjeros. | En entrevista concedida a la televisión nacional, el artista expresó: En esta ocasión, se recibieron 359 obras de 118 autores, procedentes de 38 países, una participación mucho más grande y de mayor calidad que en la anterior". | Dijo que asistirán el humorista gráfico belga Luc Descheemaeker, ganador de la primera edición del evento, y otros importantes exponentes que dialogarán de manera…
(2026-06-07). Xi arrives in Pyongyang for state visit to DPRK. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese president, arrived in Pyongyang on Monday for a state visit to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.
(2026-06-07). Why East China's Zhejiang so attractive to foreign leaders. ecns.cn A growing number of foreign leaders have made East China's Zhejiang Province a key stop on their official visits. Why is the province so attractive? The answers lie in the province's booming robotics industry, abundant business opportunities, and development experience.
(2026-06-08). Iran arrives at new base camp in Mexico ahead of World Cup. newarab.com 
(2026-06-07). Xi leaves for state visit to DPRK. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Chinese president, left Beijing on Monday for a state visit to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK).
(2026-06-08). Trump sidelined by Shehbaz Sharif? Pakistan sends secret message to Iran's Mojtaba Khamenei. hindustantimes.com Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi reportedly delivered a "special message" from Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to Iran's leadership during a high-level visit to Tehran. According to official statements, the message was addressed to Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei amid ongoing regional tensions and fragile U.S.—Iran relations. Naqvi held meetings with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni, focusing on diplomatic coordination, border security, counter-terrorism, and drug trafficking. The discussions also touched on broader efforts to reduce regional conflict and…
(2026-06-08). China turns African port into tourist spot, students rethink Hong Kong: 5 weekend reads. scmp.com We have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. | 1. China is transforming historic African slave port into waterfront tourism magnet | 2. The new Panama? Why Nicaragua could be next front in US-China influence battle | 3. Is the dream over? Mainland students rethink Hong Kong over costs and cultural fit…
(2026-06-08). No Kings: Why Australia needs its own republic movement. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-07). Hong Kong to co-host inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup. ecns.cn Hong Kong has been named one of the host cities for the inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup.
(2026-06-08). Peru faces drawn-out count as presidential race goes down to the wire. scmp.com Peru faced a drawn-out count in its bitterly contested presidential run-off after results showed the race for the ninth head of state in 10 years was too close to call. | Figures released by electoral authorities showed conservative politician Keiko Fujimori with a modest lead over nationalist congressman Roberto Sanchez with 58 per cent of ballots tallied in a contest overshadowed by people's concerns about surging crime. The outcome, expected to be tight, may not be known for days.
(2026-06-07). Tsunami advisory issued for Japan's Pacific coasts. ecns.cn June 8 ⚪ Japans weather agency on Monday issued tsunami advisories for the coastal areas from Ibaraki Prefecture on the countrys eastern Pacific coast to the island prefecture of Okinawa in the south after a strong earthquake struck the Philippines.
(2026-06-08). World Cup warm-up: Morocco draw with Norway. newarab.com 
Norway captain Martin Odegaard equalised 15 minutes from time to force a 1-1 draw with Morocco in their Morocco had been ahead from the seventh minute when Brahim Diaz thundered home a shot from the edge of the penalty area, but Norway fought their way back and could have won the clash with the North Africans, who Norway shrugged off the hot conditions a…
(2026-06-08). Massive earthquake of 7.8 magnitude jolts Philippines; tsunami warning issued, five killed. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: At least three people were killed and four others injured after a powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck the southern Philippine city of General Santos on Monday, according to Reuters. | The quake, which struck at a depth of 10 kilometres, triggered widespread concern across the region. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center subsequently issued a tsunami warning for the next three hours for parts of the coastlines of Indonesia, Philippines, Palau, Taiwan and Papua New Guinea. | According to the GFZ Helmholtz Centre for Geosciences, the earthquake occurred at a relatively shallow depth, a factor that…
(2026-06-07). 5 people stabbed at Penn Station in New York. ecns.cn NEW YORK, June 7 ⚪ Five people were stabbed at Penn Station on Sunday, with at least one sustaining serious injuries, CBS reported.
(2026-06-08). Australia: Poor communities hit by largest diphtheria outbreak on record. wsws.org Most cases have occurred in the Northern Territory, with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, among the poorest and most oppressed layers of the Australian population, the hardest hit.
(2026-06-08). Australia: Gold mining company handed meagre fine for worker's amputation. wsws.org A 23-year-old labourer's arm was ripped off by a drilling machine at the Cadia East mine near Orange, New South Wales. Almost three years later, the company was fined just $750,000.
(2026-06-08). Scientists expelled by police at the diabetes conference as Trump administration accelerates dismantling of biomedical research. wsws.org The expulsion of leading researchers from the American Diabetes Association conference by armed police exposes the capitulation of medical institutions to the Trump administration's fascistic anti-science agenda.
(2026-06-08). The Philippines engulfed in acute political and constitutional crisis. wsws.org The Senate standoff in the Philippines has spiraled into a constitutional crisis that Marcos is exploiting to expand his presidential powers and tear up the 1987 charter restraints.
(2026-06-08). Who stands to lose: Future faces of the Medicaid work requirement cuts. wsws.org These profiles are hypothetical composites drawn from the documented demographic patterns of the Medicaid expansion population and the known mechanisms by which work requirements produce coverage loss. They represent no single individual, but they exemplify millions.
(2026-06-08). This week in history: June 8-14. wsws.org Charleston Five longshoremen face state repression; Jimmy Carter clinches Democratic presidential nomination; Two of "Trenton Six" convicted in racist frame-up; June Tenth movement in Korea against Japanese rule.
(2026-06-08). Court rules that Trump's name must be removed from the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. wsws.org A Washington DC federal district judge ruled that the president's stacking of the board with his loyalists and placing the Trump name on the Kennedy Center was a "procedurally defective and substantively unlawful action."
(2026-06-08). Flailing newsrooms flog fears of a fictional recession. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-07). Nearly 10,000 residents evacuated as torrential rain batters southwest China's Guizhou. ecns.cn GUIYANG, June 7 ⚪ Torrential rain battered parts of southwest Chinas Guizhou Province from Saturday to Sunday, triggering floods and forcing the evacuation of nearly 10000 residents.
(2026-06-08). Stellantis in Germany: 650 engineering jobs at Opel in Ràºsselsheim on the line. wsws.org In April 2026, Stellantis announced elimination of 650 of the remaining 1,650 jobs at the Ràºsselsheim, Germany development center, without hiring replacements, in open violation of an ongoing "Future Collective Bargaining Agreement."
(2026-06-07). Robot housekeepers set to enter homes in trial. ecns.cn Tired of housework and wishing someone would take care of all the chores? If one company in Wuhan, Hubei province, has its way, all the daily domestic drudgery would soon be the responsibility of robot housekeepers that could become as common as basic household appliances in the future.
(2026-06-07). Xi says China-DPRK relations face new opportunities, missions. ecns.cn BEIJING, June 8 ⚪ Currently, relations between China and the Democratic Peoples Republic of Koreastand at a new historical starting point, facing new development opportunities and shouldering new missions of the times, Xi Jinping.
(2026-06-08). License to inflate: the One Nation surge and political astrology. onlineopinion.com.au One Nation's rise may be real. The commentary surrounding it often borders on performance art.
(2026-06-07). Two very large crude carriers named and delivered by Chinese builder on same day. ecns.cn Two 306,000-deadweight-ton very large crude carriers, independently designed and built by a Chinese shipbuilder, were named and delivered at Changxing Island in Dalian, Liaoning province, on Friday.
(2026-06-08). Four workers dead at Palmetto—the consequence of decades of cuts and the drive to privatize USPS. wsws.org Four workers have died at the Palmetto Regional Processing and Distribution Center in Georgia in the past two years. The most recent, Demarcus Little, told a supervisor he felt unwell last week, collapsed, and died.
(2026-06-07). Hong Kong pushes ahead with AI development: HKSAR financial chief. ecns.cn HONG KONG, June 7 ⚪ Paul Chan, financial secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Regiongovernment, said on Sunday that Hong Kong is pushing ahead with promoting the development of artificial intelligence.S.dollar=7.83 HK dollars)‚ñ .
(2026-06-07). 2 red pandas from Shanghai to join Taipei Zoo. ecns.cn TAIPEI, June 7 ⚪ Two young red pandas from the Shanghai Zoo will join the animal family at the Taipei Zoo after completing a month of quarantine following their arrival in Taipei over the weekend.
(2026-06-08). Why the Enhanced Games offer of $US10 million to break Usain Bolt's 100m world record in 2027 is unlikely to succeed. onlineopinion.com.au Which athlete would bet the opprobrium of failing to win a pharmaceutically enhanced title against the chance of winning $10 million.
(2026-06-07). HKSAR, Central Asian countries expand cooperation in economy, trade. ecns.cn HONG KONG, June 7 ⚪ John Lee, chief executive of Chinas Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, recently led the largest trade delegation of the current administration to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.
(2026-06-08). "We need to join hands in a common fight!" : Open letter from Nexteer Workers Rank-and-File Committee to our brothers and sisters on strike at American Axle. wsws.org Nexteer workers who have voted down three UAW-backed contracts are fighting to join American Axle workers in a common strike…
(2026-06-08). Trump denounces California election, defends January 6 attackers. wsws.org The US president walked out of an interview with NBC when asked to provide proof of his claims about "rigged" elections.
(2026-06-08). Fujimori lidera elecciones en Perú, indican resultados preliminares. radiohc.cu La Oficina Nacional de Procesos Electorales (ONPE) del Perú ya empezó a publicar en su sitio web los primeros resultados de la segunda vuelta de las elecciones presidenciales, celebradas este domingo, entre la derechista Keiko Fujimori y el izquierdista Roberto Sánchez. | Con el 44,838 % de las actas contabilizadas, Fujimori tiene 52,779 % de los votos, seguida de Sánchez con el 47,221 %. | En cambio, el conteo rápido mostró otra tendencia. Ipsos recogió un 50,3 % para Sánchez, con Fujimori de segunda con 49,7 %. Mientras que Datum colocó de primero a Sánchez con 50,14 %, seguido de Fujimori con 49,86 %.Agradecem…
(2026-06-07). Our oil "savings account" is dwindling rapidly, more oil price spikes likely. resourceinsights.blogspot.com In the coming weeks readers will increasingly see two rarely used phrases | in stories covering our dwindling worldwide oil inventories: "operational | minimum" and "tank bottoms." The phrases more or less signify the same | thing, though the former is more abstract and precise, while the latter is | more visual. They signify rapid depletion of existing oil inventories and | presage price spikes to come due to the loss of oil supplies from the | Persian Gulf because of Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the | maritime artery through which 20 percent of the world's oil previously | flowed. | Think of it this…
(2026-06-07). US attacks Iranian coastal sites after Iran launches drones in latest flare-up. al-monitor.com By Ahmed Elimam, Jana Choukeir and Phil StewartDUBAI/WASHINGTON, June 6 (Reuters) – U.S. forces struck Iranian coastal radar sites on Saturday after shooting down drones launched by Iran toward the Strait of Hormuz, the U.S. military said, in the latest escalation complicating efforts to end the war between the two countries.
(2026-06-07). US says shot down Iran drones in fresh escalation. al-monitor.com The United States said it shot down a pair of Iranian drones threatening the Strait of Hormuz, the latest escalation of violence as the war crept into its 100th day on Sunday with no end in sight.Weeks of indirect talks marked by tit-for-tat threats and sporadic exchanges of fire have failed to secure a deal to end the conflict or reopen the vital waterway, a chokepoint for Gulf oil and gas shipments.
(2026-06-07). 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.
(2026-06-07). Mojtaba's Iran rattles US troops as Hormuz strategy dubbed as 'nuclear bomb' by Tehran. hindustantimes.com Amid escalating tensions between Iran and the United States, senior Iranian leaders have issued fresh warnings over the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy chokepoint through which a significant share of the world's oil and gas supplies pass. Iran's Deputy Parliament Speaker Ali Nikzad reportedly described the Strait of Hormuz as Iran's "nuclear bomb", arguing that the waterway gives Tehran enormous leverage despite international pressure and military threats.
(2026-06-07). What does Iran's renewed missile bombardment of Kuwait and Bahrain mean? thealtworld.com What are the three slaps that the Lebanese president received, and who owns them? | The Iranian Revolutionary Guard shelled American military bases in Kuwait and Bahrain at dawn today in response to American aggression on Qeshm Island and the downing of four Iranian drones over the Strait of Hormuz, effectively ending the two-month truce and the futile Iranian-American negotiations. This incident has established a military confrontation front in Lebanon as a prelude to a larger war of attrition, which the Iranian leadership has threatened to initiate multiple times. | This renewed Iranian missile strike on Americ…
(2026-06-07). US resolution draft at IAEA demands Iran open up nuclear sites. newarab.com 
The The text of the US draft resolution seen by Reuters on Sunday and circulated ahead of this week's quarterly meeting of the 35-nation board risks further complicating current talks between the US…
(2026-06-07). 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…
(2026-06-07). Iran strikes Israel after Israel bomb's Beirut's Dahiyeh to kill peace talks. thecanary.co 
Iran has launched at least two and as many as five (so far) waves of drones and at least ten ballistic missiles against Israel. The strikes, described by Tehran as a "warning shot", came in retaliation for Israel attacking Dahiyeh in southern Beirut. Iran had warned Israel that it would strike its north if Netanyahu […] | By
(2026-06-07). Israel reports incoming Iranian missiles in first since fragile ceasefire. scmp.com Air raid sirens sounded in Israel on Sunday as its military worked to intercept barrages of incoming Iranian missiles for the first time since an April ceasefire took hold in the Middle East war. | The Israeli army reported the attack just hours after Tehran had threatened to retaliate for a new Israeli strike on Beirut, Lebanon.
(2026-06-07). Iran threatens US interests and Israel after strike on Beirut. scmp.com Iran's chief negotiator warned on Sunday that an Israeli strike on south Beirut and the continuing US blockade of Iranian ports would trigger retaliation. | Israel struck Beirut's southern suburbs without warning on Sunday, days after a ceasefire agreement in Washington went into effect and despite a US request not to attack Lebanon's capital. Lebanon's state-run national news agency said two people were killed and 11 wounded in a preliminary count.
(2026-06-07). Israel reports Iranian missiles in first since Mideast ceasefire. newarab.com 
Air raid sirens sounded in Israel on Sunday as its military worked to intercept barrages of incoming Iranian missiles for the first time since an The Israeli army reported the attack just hours after Tehran had threatened to retaliate for a new Israeli strike on Beirut. | Iranian state TV reported explosions in three cities on Monday, as the Israeli army said its air forces had struck targets in west and central Iran. | "Several explosions heard in Tehran, Tabriz and Isfahan," state TV posted on Teleg…
(2026-06-07). Israel hits Iran after taking missile fire, defying Trump to hold back. scmp.com Israel said it struck military ‚Å targets in western and central Iran on Monday, even after US President Donald Trump reportedly told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to refrain from further attacks. | Hours earlier, Trump said new strikes by Israel and Iran would not affect his administration's peace talks with Tehran, adding that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu "doesn't call the shots". Trump has leaned on Israel to stop its attacks in Lebanon to allow room for a deal to end the…
(2026-06-07). Pentagon: Israel Ramps Up Spying on Top US Officials. news.antiwar.com The Department of War has raised the counterintelligence threat posed by Israel to its top level. The sources said that Tel Aviv wanted intelligence on Washington's plans for the war against Iran. The New York Times and NBC News report speaking with multiple sources who said that the Defense Intelligence Agency raised the threat posed …
(2026-06-07). Iran Launches Ballistic Missile Attacks On Israel (Updated). twz.com 
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(2026-06-07). Iran war: Israeli army says missiles fired from Iran. newarab.com 
The Israeli army said it had detected incoming missile fire from Iran on Sunday, a first since a fragile truce went into effect in the Middle East war in April. | "A short while ago, sirens were sounded in several areas across the country, following the identification of missiles launched from Iran toward the State of Israel," the military said, in a statement. | The Israeli military later warned of a second barrage of missiles fired from Iran, shortly after it reported the first such salvo since a fragile truce went into effect in April. | "An additional barrage of missiles was launched toward the State of Israe…
(2026-06-07). Ceasefire On the Brink of Collapse as Iran Responds to Israeli Attacks on Beirut. news.antiwar.com Iran fired missiles at Israel in response to the IDF bombing Beirut. "The Islamic Republic of Iran has repeatedly stated that it will not tolerate violations of the ceasefire and aggression against Lebanon. Tonight, the aggressors received their response," Mohsen Rezaee, the military adviser to Iran's supreme leader, wrote on X. "This response is a …
(2026-06-07). US eyes Iranian assets for Gulf allies' reconstruction, says source. geo.tv 
People walk past a billboard depicting the late leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, and the late Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on a street in Tehran, Iran, June 6, 2026. — ReutersUS says it shot down two more Iranian attack drones.Iran…
(2026-06-07). US eyes Iranian assets for Gulf reconstruction, source says. newarab.com 
The U.S. government will attempt to redirect Iranian assets to Gulf states for rebuilding and repairs of future damage caused by Iran, a source familiar with the matter said on Saturday, a day after a wave of attacks by Iran against Kuwait and Bahrain. | U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has also directed a team to assess costs for The disclosure came a day after Mohsen…
(2026-06-07). Israel and the US are weaponising starvation in Lebanon. thecanary.co 
In the current negotiations over Lebanon's borders, the United States does not sit at the table as an impartial broker of peace, but as the orchestrator of a calculated financial siege. The Trump administration is utilising underhanded economic warfare, targeted banking blockades, and weaponising the global dollar system to deliberately starve the Lebanese state into […] | By
(2026-06-07). Israel uses white phosphorus in civilian areas in Lebanon. newarab.com 
The Israeli military has used A New York Times investigation of footage published Saturday found that the chemical had been used in several areas of southern Lebanon, including around major cities Tyre and Nabatieh, in recent weeks. | White phosphoru…
(2026-06-07). Lebanon army chief in Pakistan, funeral plans for soldiers killed by Israel. aljazeera.com Lebanon's army chief Rodolphe Haykal left for Pakistan in a surprise visit as relentless fighting continues.
(2026-06-07). Israeli strike kills three Lebanese soldiers. al-monitor.com An Israeli strike in southern Lebanon killed three soldiers, Beirut's military said Saturday, as its chief travelled to Pakistan to meet with a key mediator in efforts to end the Middle East war.Israel has launched an operation in Lebanon to root out the Tehran-backed armed group Hezbollah, which drew Lebanon into the wider Middle East war by launching missiles on behalf of its sponsor.
(2026-06-07). Peoples of African descent in Brazil support Cuba against the blockade. radiohc.cu The National Meeting of the Cultures of Peoples of African Descent concludes its sessions in Minas Gerais with a campaign to donate medical supplies and a firm condemnation of the US economic blockade against the Caribbean island. | More than 500 delegates from Brazil and eight other countries concluded the largest gathering of Afro-Cuban communities this Sunday, June 7, in the municipality of Contagem, demanding an end to the U.S. embargo against Cuba. | After four days of discussions in Minas Gerais, participants in the largest forum in Latin America drafted a proposal of popular demands. This document, intende…
(2026-06-07). A mausoleum in Caracas inaugurated in memory of the 32 Cuban combatants who were killed on January 3rd. radiohc.cu The memory of the 32 Cuban combatants who died in the line of duty during the events of January 3rd in Venezuela was perpetuated with the inauguration of a mausoleum in honor of the heroes at the General Cemetery of the South in Caracas. | Under a light drizzle, members of the collaboration missions and diplomats, accompanied by their children, paid tribute to the 32 combatants of the Revolutionary Armed Forces (FAR) and the Ministry of the Interior who gave their lives in defense of "this sister land." | As part of the tribute, the Cuban ambassador to Caracas, Jorge Mayo, and Major General Raúl Omar Acosta laid…
(2026-06-07). Raúl Castro y Díaz-Canel participaron en ascenso a oficiales del Minint. radiohc.cu El líder de la Revolución cubana, general de Ejército Raúl Castro y el primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel participaron este sábado en actos de ascensos y condecoraciones a oficiales del Ministerio del Interior (Minint). | En su cuenta en la red social X, el mandatario escribió: Junto al General de Ejército y con motivo del aniversario 65 del glorioso Minint, participamos en actos de ascensos y condecoraciones a jefes y oficiales de destacada trayectoria". | En el mensaje, Díaz-Canel transmitió sus felicitaciones a todos los oficiales a…
(2026-06-07). Fábrica de Arte Cubano cierra de manera temporal por bloqueo de EEUU. radiohc.cu El bloqueo de EE.UU. impuesto a Cuba por más de seis décadas golpea con mayor fuerza la cultura en el país caribeño, y una muestra es el cierre temporal de Fábrica de Arte Cubano (FAC). | Fundado por el destacado músico X Alfonso, el espacio, reconocido por la revista Time como uno de los "100 Mejores Lugares del Mundo", anunció en plataformas digitales que la decisión no ha sido fácil y que el compromiso es regresar a la programación habitual tan pronto como sea posible. | Ello responde a que creen "firmemente en el poder del arte para unirnos y apoyarnos en los momentos difíciles". | La institución cultural, co…
(2026-06-07). En España construyen cocinas solares para Cuba. radiohc.cu Un taller de construcción de cocinas solares se impartió en la ciudad madrileña de Torrejón de Ardoz, España, para enviarlas en el mes de julio a escuelas de Santiago de Cuba, informaron sus organizadores en la red social Facebook. | El taller, que contó con la presencia de dos monitores y 10 participantes, logró la construcción de 13 cocinas de concentración solar. | Las cocinas solares se construyen principalmente con cartón y papel de aluminio, son desmontables y fáciles de trasladar. | Para su funcionamiento se necesita, además, una olla, preferiblemente oscura, y un bol de vidrio o incluso la puerta de una l…
(2026-06-07). Cuba logró tres medallas en Olimpiada Internacional de Matemática e Informática. radiohc.cu Cuba se alzó con tres medallas en la Cuarta Olimpiada Internacional Al Khwarizmi de Matemática e Informática que se desarrolló en Taskent, la capital de Uzbekistán. | En el evento de conocimientos participaron 221 estudiantes de 16 naciones, y la República de Cuba fue el país de América Latina que más preseas logró, seguido por Venezuela con una. | En Informática alcanzó la medalla de plata, Mauricio Cruz, en tanto, Andy Ernesto Sánchez, obtuvo la de bronce, ambos estudiantes de noveno grado del Instituto preuniversitario Ernesto Che Guevara, de Villa Clara. | En Matemática, el bronce fue al pecho de Alejandro Ma…
(2026-06-07). Vicecanciller cubano en Harare para foro en defensa de Carta de ONU. radiohc.cu El viceministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Elio Rodríguez Perdomo llegó este domingo a Harare, la capital de Zimbabwe, para asistir al IV Encuentro de Coordinadores Nacionales del Grupo de Amigos en Defensa de la Carta de Naciones Unidas. | El foro con sede en el Hotel Rainbow Tower tiene como tema central el multilateralismo efectivo en un orden internacional multipolar: de los principios de la Carta a la práctica. | Según la agenda, los asistentes también intercambiarán sobre otros asuntos de interés, como la actualización del panorama en Irán y la situación de Cuba por el recrudecimiento del bloqueo y l…
(2026-06-07). Bibliotecarios cubanos celebran su día. radiohc.cu El Día del Bibliotecario cubano se conmemora este domingo en reconocimiento a la labor estratégica de estos profesionales en la construcción de una sociedad informada, crítica y participativa. | Gracias a la iniciativa del periodista César García Expósito, la efemérides marcó su origen en 1950 y se celebra cada 7 de junio en honor al natalicio del periodista e historiador Antonio Bachiller y Morales, considerado el padre de la bibliografía en Cuba. | Fue en 1981 que se instauró oficialmente con el propósito de enaltecer, no solo a editores y escritores, sino a quienes aportan esfuerzos en favor del desarrollo cul…
(2026-06-07). La Tira de los Lectores celebra el Día Mundial del Medio Ambiente. cubadebate.cu Hace unos días lanzamos la convocatoria y hoy regresa La Tira de los Lectores, esta vez dedicada al Día Mundial del Medio Ambiente. Recibimos imágenes desde distintos rincones de Cuba que reflejan la riqueza natural de nuestro país y sus paisajes. Agradecemos a todos los lectores que compartieron sus fotografías y experiencias.
(2026-06-07). Trabajadores cubanos en Congreso los días 26 y 27 de junio. radiohc.cu Bajo el lema 'Por Cuba Juntos Creamos', el movimiento sindical abordará temas cruciales para el país en el 22 Congreso de la Central de Trabajadores de Cuba (CTC), que tendrá sus sesiones finales por videoconferencia los días 26 y 27 de junio. | Así lo confirmó el miembro del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la Comisión Organizadora, Osnay Miguel Colina, quien explicó que el evento no se realizará de la manera convencional debido a las difíciles condiciones existentes en el país, que exigen la mayor racionalidad posible. | Al comparecer en la Televisión Cubana, Colina precisó que, en L…
(2026-06-07). Donation from Mexico and Belize arrives in Cuba. radiohc.cu The commercial vessel Asian Katra arrived on Sunday at the port of Havana, in the Regla municipality, carrying a donation from Mexico and Belize. | The shipment, consisting of food and other essential supplies, totals 1,700 tons and is intended to alleviate the hardships faced by the Cuban population. | Solidarity organizations with the island, Cuban residents in both countries, and a call for donations from the newspaper La Jornada, among other actors, helped to manage, organize, and assemble the donation. | This show of cooperation and solidarity from the governments and people of Mexico and Belize adds to othe…
(2026-06-07). Inside Gaza's tent cities without a single proper toilet: 'it's humiliating'. scmp.com In their bare-bones tent in southern Gaza, Mostafa Shaaban built his family's makeshift toilet behind a curtain in a corner. He dug a shallow pit in the sandy soil, poured a concrete slab around it, fixed a bottomless bucket over the hole, then topped it off with a battered, plastic toilet seat. | It reeks with a foul odour and buzzes with flies and mosquitoes only a few feet from where they sleep and prepare meals. Every week, Shaaban has to dig the sewage sludge out of the pit. But at least it…
(2026-06-07). At Least Nine Palestinians Killed in Gaza. news.antiwar.com Israel continues its attacks on Gaza, killing at least nine people over the past 24 hours. In Khan Younis, five people were killed and 17 injured when two missiles were fired at a police checkpoint. Israel claims its forces killed Hamas commander Sakr Abu Karim. Tel Aviv says Karim was involved in the October 7, …
(2026-06-07). Israeli strike in Gaza kills seven people, including two women, medics say. al-monitor.com By Nidal al-MughrabiCAIRO, June 6 (Reuters) – An Israeli strike killed at least seven Palestinians including two women in Gaza on Saturday, health officials said, as mediators restarted talks in Cairo with Hamas and other factions over safeguarding a strained ceasefire agreement.Medics said seven people were killed and 15 others, including children, were wounded when an Israeli airstrike targeted a large tent encampment in the heart of Gaza City.
(2026-06-07). 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.
(2026-06-07). Denial Is Not A River In Egypt, Or In Venezuela. popularresistance.org The January 3, 2026, kidnapping of Venezuela's president, Nicolas Maduro, and his wife, first combatant Cilia Flores, was carried out with the express purpose of turning that oil-rich nation into a vassal state whose resources would become the property of the United States. There would have been no reason to undertake such an act if ending that country's socialist experiment wasn't on the agenda. The United States created not only an act of aggression against a sovereign nation, but also confusion among anti-imperialists that lingers long after that dirty deed was done.
(2026-06-07). Venezuela's May Inflation Stands at 6.3%, Lowest in 19 Months. orinocotribune.com 
Caracas ( This represents the lowest monthly inflation rate in the last 19 months, BCV "With this behavior, the indicator shows a marked downward trend, formally entering a path of pri…
(2026-06-07). The Peace Manifesto Webinar: Activism, Global Cooperation, and Solidarity. worldbeyondwar.org Twenty-five years ago, UNESCO planted a historic seed with the Manifesto 2000, inspiring over 75 million people worldwide to commit to non-violence. Today, the Peace Manifesto is being renewed with more urgency than ever. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-06-07). 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…
(2026-06-07). Met police suggest Number 10 lied about Mandelson emails. thecanary.co 
The latest batch of Peter Mandelson's emails proved to be less explosive than expected. While they certainly told us more about what we already knew, they didn't tell us much else. This is why the real controversy ended up being what wasn't there. Downing Street would later claim the Met asked the government to hold back […] | By
(2026-06-07). Sunday 7/26: Hiking to a Bright Future Together. indybay.org Legion of Honor, 100 34th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121…
(2026-06-07). 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.
(2026-06-07). 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.
(2026-06-07). Trump storms out of tense NBC interview about Iran war strategy, election fraud claims. scmp.com US President Donald Trump lasted through scrutinising questions about his Iran war strategy and repeated weather disruptions during an interview with US broadcaster NBC — but angrily stormed out when confronted over his unfounded claims of election fraud. | "You're a one-sided, crooked network. Sorry. Let's call it quits because I've had enough. Thank you, darling. Have a good time," Trump told Meet the Press host Kristen Welker before standing up and walking out of the interview that aired…
(2026-06-07). WHYY Newscast for Sunday 8:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-06-07). Why is Hindutva Gang Protecting Dharmendra Pradhan? ummid.com What began as a demand for the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan may eventually evolve into a broader movement challenging what critics describe as the RSS control over the education system.
(2026-06-07). 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.
(2026-06-07). Trump Kicks Dismantling Of Veterans' Health Care Into High Gear. popularresistance.org Midway through the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee's May 20 hearing on the VA's advance budget request, Sen. Angus King (I-ME) pressed VA Secretary Doug Collins on his view of the future of veterans' health care. Every net increase in Collins's FY2028 advance appropriations request was earmarked for care delivered by private-sector providers. To King, the intention seemed unmistakable: a plan "to gradually privatize VA health care coverage." | Collins's response was withering in its contempt—for the question and the questioner alike: "There is no intention to gradually, there is no intention to accelerat…
(2026-06-07). As Anti-LGBTQ Censorship Expands, These Cities Have Cancelled Pride This Year. truthout.org Organizers in several cities across the country say they were forced to cancel historic Pride celebrations this month. Groups in several cities, including Tampa, Florida; Arlington, Texas; and Tucson, Arizona, cited a political environment that has made supporting queer events nearly impossible, both politically and financially, and attending them potentially dangerous. In Florida… |
(2026-06-07). 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.
(2026-06-07). EU and Russia clash as Armenians head to the polls, Putin fumes. scmp.com Armenians are voting on Sunday in parliamentary elections as the incumbent government, under mounting Russian pressure, seeks to loosen ties with Moscow and deepen cooperation with the West. | Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and his ruling Civil Contract party are looking for a strong mandate for a new geopolitical course. The opposition they face includes some parties that are vocally pro-Russian.
(2026-06-07). 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).
(2026-06-07). 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…
(2026-06-07). More than 1 million people flood Madrid streets to see Pope Leo preside over open-air Mass. scmp.com Pope Leo honoured Spain's centuries-old tradition of religious devotion on Sunday as a "school of faith" for today, as he presided over a Mass before more than a million people that highlighted one of the most iconic expressions of Spanish popular piety: a procession over flower-petal carpets. | The crowd cheered and shouted "This is the youth of the pope!" as Leo arrived for the Mass at a central Madrid plaza. He looped around the plaza and surrounding streets in his Popemobile before a crowd…
(2026-06-07). Yemen: Houthis Should Free UN, Civil Society Staff. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A convoy from the United Nations and World Food Program crosses from Houthi-controlled areas to a government-controlled area to reach grain mills in an eastern suburb of Hodeidah, Yemen, February 26, 2019. | © 2019 Abduljabbar Zeyad/Reuters…
(2026-06-07). Armenia's ruling party leads parliamentary vote with 54% in early results. scmp.com Armenia's ‚Å ruling Civil Contract party is leading in a parliamentary election with 54.44 per cent of the vote, according to early voting results from Armenia's electoral commission that were broadcast on public television. | Sunday's ‚Äåvote, Armenia's first general election since a crushing military defeat by Azerbaijan in 2023, was viewed as a test of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's push to deepen ties with the West and secure a peace deal with Azerbaijan after years of conflict ‚Å and political…
(2026-06-07). More Brits than not disapprove of Farage's riot-stoking Henry Nowak rhetoric. thecanary.co 
On 2 June, Nigel Farage gave a speech in which he called on Britons to react with "pure, cold rage". He said this in response to the conviction of Sikh murderer Vickrum Digwa, and to a recording of how the police treated his victim Henry Nowak. On the same day that Farage made his speech, […] | By
(2026-06-07). How Iran war allows residents to indulge in opulence at Dubai's luxury hotels. scmp.com Once reserved for wealthy travellers, Dubai's top-notch hotels have become almost exclusively reliant on residents, drawn in by dizzying staycation offers as war drives tourists away. | On the Palm, an artificial island that has become synonymous with Dubai opulence, five-star hotels are busy on weekends and holidays once more, despite having been deserted by tourists. | The clientele is driven by hotels offering residents-only deals that have become a lifeline for Dubai's luxury tourism.
(2026-06-07). KCET 2026 Result: Tanisha Karthik bags 1st rank, check full toppers list. ummid.com KCET 2026 Toppers: Tanisha Karthik has secured the first ranks in Karnataka Undergraduate Common Entrance Test (KCET or UGCET) 2025 exam (Engineering) result of which was declared today i.e. Saturday June 06, 2026.
(2026-06-07). 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…
(2026-06-07). 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.
(2026-06-07). 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.
(2026-06-07). How a healthy home starts with the air inside it. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-07). 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…
(2026-06-07). 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.
(2026-06-07). FIFA eases restrictions on bringing water into World Cup stadiums. thecanary.co 
Following a widespread wave of criticism and objections from fan groups and health experts, FIFA was partially forced to backtrack on its controversial decision to ban water bottles in World Cup 2026 stadiums. It announced that spectators would be permitted to bring one soft, sealed plastic water bottle into matches held in the United States […] | By
(2026-06-07). Los Angeles tiny homes move people off streets amid World Cup spotlight. aljazeera.com Thousands of people in Los Angeles are living in city-backed tiny homes as part of efforts to reduce homelessness.
(2026-06-07). Millions of Chinese students sit for gruelling 'gaokao'. geo.tv 
Students enter a high school to take part in the annual national college entrance exam, or "gaokao", in Beijing, China June 7, 2026. — ReutersHundreds of young Chinese students clutching pens and their IDs shuffled into a testing centre in blue-skied Beijing on Sunday, swarmed by…
(2026-06-07). 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.
(2026-06-07). Media's Ceasefire Fiction Masks Continuing War. scheerpost.com Joshua Scheer One of the most revealing aspects of this war has not only been the violence itself, but the language used to explain, justify, or obscure it. As the death toll has climbed and entire communities have been erased, many journalists have struggled to confront a disturbing reality: narratives that would be unthinkable in …
(2026-06-07). Digital Blackmail: The Hidden Architecture of Dependence. moderndiplomacy.eu If you study the history of the British East India Trading Company, it's astonishing that a company founded in London in 1600 managed to conquer and control large countries half a world away over almost three centuries. Yet, if we look at today's corporate tech behemoths, they arguably wield an even greater level of influence. …
(2026-06-07). One killed, five wounded in shooting attack in Israel: Medics. aljazeera.com Israeli police say the suspect is a Palestinian with Israeli citizenship.
(2026-06-07). Makenzie replaces injured Yahya in Iraq's World Cup squad. newarab.com 
(2026-06-07). US-backed Terrorist Kill 16 in Pakistan as Part of Years-Long Campaign to Target China-Pakistan Economic Corridor. thealtworld.com As the US pretended to engage in diplomacy with China, US-backed terrorists have been/still are attacking Chinese citizens, Chinese investments, and diplomatic missions around the world — including in Pakistan, Myanmar, and Afghanistan — all as part of an ADMITTED campaign to target and disrupt China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). | This most recent attack reported on by FT admits: | A bombing near a railway track in Quetta in south-western Pakistan killed at least 16 people and injured dozens more, according to state media. | The Balochistan Liberation Army, a separatist group, claimed "full respons…
(2026-06-07). 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.
(2026-06-07). 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.
(2026-06-07). Yemenis face Disease, Climate-driven Drought, and Conflict. juancole.com Written In a neighborhood of Sana'a, 17-year-old Malak Abdulmalik manages chronic respiratory symptoms that worsen with dust and seasonal changes. "I rely…
(2026-06-07). Fijians for Palestine an antidote to 'Suva sycophancy' over Israel. asiapacificreport.nz 
Asia Pacific Report A South Auckland-based cultural studio founded by Fijian artist-curator Vasemaca (FKA Ema) Tavola has hit back at a spate of pro-Israeli propaganda in her homeland with a bold new banner design championing "Fijians for Palestine". Tavola's practice is aligned with the "politics of decolonisation and indigenous feminisms, motherhood, and histories of BIPOC…
(2026-06-07). Palestinian baby killed by Israeli gunfire in occupied West Bank, health ministry says. al-monitor.com June 5 (Reuters) – A seven-month-old Palestinian baby was killed and his parents were wounded by Israeli gunfire in the Tel Rumeida area south of the West Bank city of Hebron on Friday evening, the Palestinian health ministry said.The ministry identified the infant as Sam Fahd Abu Haikal and said he was killed at the scene, while his parents were wounded in the shooting and were in moderate condition.
(2026-06-07). Lawmakers Warn China May Be Fueling US Data Center Backlash as Local Bans Spread. wattsupwiththat.com Voters in a California city ban AI data center construction, plans for Utah data center shrinking over backlash, Seattle issues one-year prohibition on center construction.
(2026-06-07). UGC NET June 2026 Subject-Wise Exam Date Released. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the subject-wise exam date and schedule of the UGC NET June 2026 on its official website nta.ac.in.
(2026-06-07). Who are the best star players to watch at World Cup 2026? aljazeera.com The FIFA World Cup will bring together football stars from across the globe, ranging from legends to emerging talents.
(2026-06-07). 'Resounding Defeat for Opponents of Privacy': Warrantless Spying Extension Stalls in Senate. progressivehub.net JAKE JOHNSON | COMMON DREAMS…
(2026-06-07). US denies visas to 15 members of Iran's 2026 World Cup delegation. thecanary.co 
Preparations for the Iranian national team's participation in the 2026 World Cup have escalated into a tense political issue, following a visa crisis that triggered a diplomatic spat between Tehran and Washington. Meanwhile, the team continues its technical training, focusing away from the administrative turmoil. For a long time, there were doubts and continuous discussions […] | By
(2026-06-07). Legal centre demands probe into alleged rape in Israeli prison. newarab.com 
The Adalah Centre for Human Rights has called on Israeli authorities to launch an immediate criminal investigation into allegations of rape and sexual assault made by a German journalist who took part in The demand follows detailed testimony from the activist, who alleged she was subjected to abuse by Israeli prison staff while being held at Givon Prison in Ramla, central Israel. | The complaint was submitted on behalf of the participant, ident…
(2026-06-07). World Bank Reassesses Strategy as Poverty Concentrates in Conflict Zones. indybay.org Summary: Rising conflict is concentrating global poverty in fragile states, pushing the World Bank to rethink how development and growth can still work in unstable economies.
(2026-06-07). Thursday 6/11: Democrats for Palestinian Rights – Bay Area. Film Screening. indybay.org 2901 Moorpark Ave. #110 | San Jose, CA 95128…
(2026-06-07). Saturday 6/27: Hard Reset. indybay.org Telematic Media Arts | 323 10th St. @ Folsom (SoMa), San Francisco, CA 94103…
(2026-06-07). OPEC+ set for fourth oil quota hike since Hormuz closure. newarab.com 
The war has cut oil flows via the
(2026-06-07). Technology, at its Core, is Automated Impatience. ummid.com Modern technology is fundamentally engineered to exploit and automate human impatience.
(2026-06-07). 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…
(2026-06-07). 'What ceasefire?' Palestinians inspect destruction after Israeli strike. aljazeera.com Palestinians inspect the aftermath of an Israeli strike in Khan Younis.
(2026-06-07). Today's interview with News X World on the Zelensky Open Letter. gilbertdoctorow.com See minutes 21.15 to 26.30…
(2026-06-07). 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.
(2026-06-07). Ukraine Conducts Large-Scale Attack on St. Petersburg. news.antiwar.com Ukraine fired hundreds of drones at Russia on Saturday, including at Moscow and St. Petersburg. The mass drone salvo was launched as a major international event was wrapping up in St. Petersburg. The St. Petersburg government ordered residents to shelter in place on Saturday amid a Ukraine drone attack. The city's mayor reported that three …
(2026-06-07). Everybody Hates Data Centers. popularresistance.org Between 4,000 and 5,000 data centers are actively humming in the U.S. right now, draining energy and, in the case of some of the hyperscale ones, consuming as much as 5 million gallons of water per day. Even this does not satisfy the demand cultivated by the tech industry, however: At least 3,000 more data centers are under construction or planned, prompting a diverse grassroots mobilization against their construction. | Indigenous people are resisting continued attempts to exploit their land, air, and water. Rural white folks, some of whom voted for Donald Trump, are now going door to door, outraged about rising…
(2026-06-07). Trump set to shackle US economy to failing AI industry. thecanary.co 
As we reported on 4 June, the AI bubble is inching ever closer to being popped. It may survive another week, however, because US president Donald Trump is talking about bailing out these failing AI companies: This is the most dangerous, anti-democratic thing he's done yet. He's using the federal government as a backstop to […] | By
(2026-06-07). Vampire Planet: Data Centers, Far Bigger Disasters Than You Even Thought. progressivehub.net JOSHUA FRANK | COUNTERPUNCH…
(2026-06-07). Iran court rejects filmmaker Panahi's appeal against jail term. newarab.com 
(2026-06-07). Keir Starmer will be 'part of' any Labour leadership race, deputy says. scmp.com British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will stand if a leadership contest is triggered, a senior minister said on Sunday, after media reported Starmer had contacted key backers insisting he would run in any race. | This came after popular Mayor of Manchester Andy Burnham, who is standing in a key by-election this month, said last week he would participate in any leadership race, although none has yet been triggered.
(2026-06-07). Bolivia: From Judicial Plan Condor to Lithium Blackmail. orinocotribune.com 
By Geraldina Colotti — June 5, 2026 | As the Latin American continent faces a new wave of reactionary counteroffensive, Bolivia is emerging as the epicenter of a relentless class struggle, where the logic of transnational capital seeks to subjugate the sovereignty of a nation that has dared to rebuild itself on plurinational foundations. For over a month, the country has been rocked by protests, demonstrations, and more than 90 roadblocks in at least seven departments. | The response from the government of Rodrigo Paz has followed the script characteristic of the colonial restoration plans dictated from Wash…
(2026-06-07). Trump Says US Troops Will Remain in Middle East Until Deal with Iran Signed. news.antiwar.com President Donald Trump says he will not pull US forces out of the Middle East until Iran signs a deal to end the war. He claimed that the American soldiers were not in danger. In an interview with NBC News released on Sunday, the President said he would not be removing US troops from the …
(2026-06-07). 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.
(2026-06-07). 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.
(2026-06-07). 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.
(2026-06-07). 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.
(2026-06-07). Why are players being issued visas just days before the World Cup? aljazeera.com Last-minute visas are being issued for players competing in the FIFA World Cup. Al Jazeera's Mohammad Saleh explains.
(2026-06-07). Gunman opens fire in central Israel, killing 1 and wounding 5. scmp.com A Palestinian man with Israeli citizenship went on a shooting rampage in several towns in central Israel on Sunday, killing a reservist and wounding five other people, according to Israeli police and the military. The attacker was killed by police. | The attack came at a time of heightened tensions following a spate of Israeli settler attacks, and the deadly shooting of a Palestinian baby over the weekend, in the nearby West Bank. Police identified the attacker as a resident of the Arab town of…
(2026-06-07). Multimillion rand drug bust at Durban Harbour. sanews.gov.za Multimillion rand drug bust at Durban Harbour | The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI), through the Serious Organised Crime Investigation (SOCI) South African Narcotics Enforcement Bureau (SANEB), seized approximately 90 kilograms of suspected cocaine with an estimated street value of R36 million at the Durban Harbour on 6 June 2026. | Also taking part in the seizure were officials from Customs, the Durban Visible Policing Operations (VPO) and the Local Criminal Record Centre (LCRC). | The members of the SANEB section attached to Durban SOCI were alerted by a Customs official to suspected cocain…
(2026-06-07). Lawsuits Claim Cruel Conditions At Delaney Hall. popularresistance.org Newark, N.J. — A woman says in court papers that guards starved her for five days straight. A man claims "conditions violate basic standards of human dignity." And several plead for help as the drinking water tastes like "raw sewage." | The mistreatment of immigrant detainees that has led to daily protests outside a privately-run ICE jail in New Jersey is laid bare in lawsuits describing deplorable conditions as well as first-hand accounts of wretched treatment some believe is intentionally cruel. | NOTUS visited the site on Thursday just as the Delaney Hall detention facility released Emanuel Rodrigues, a…
(2026-06-07). Tens Of thousands Of Albanians Protest Against 'Kushner Island'. popularresistance.org Tens of thousands of Albanians took to the streets on 4 June to protest the impending destruction of Sazan Island and its ecologically sensitive surrounding coastline to make way for a $1.6-billion luxury resort project led by Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump — the son-in-law and daughter of US President Donald Trump. | Construction on the 1,400-hectare Mediterranean project, which includes Albania's only island, is reportedly already underway, as protestors denounce the land grab as an embodiment of foreign overreach and government corruption.
(2026-06-07). 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.
(2026-06-07). England — one of the top candidates for the 2026 World Cup. thecanary.co 
As the 2026 World Cup approaches in North America (USA, Canada, Mexico), England enters the list of serious contenders to win the title for the first time since 1966. This assessment relies on a strong combination of exceptional talent, tactical preparation under Thomas Tuchel's leadership, a perfect qualifying record, and statistical expectations. Despite a long […] | By
(2026-06-07). Armenia arrests six candidates for pro-Russian opposition day before vote. al-monitor.com By Lucy PapachristouYEREVAN, June 6 (Reuters) – Armenian authorities arrested six candidates for a pro-Russian opposition party on Saturday, a day before they were due to stand in general elections, state media reported, without giving any reason for the detentions.The report said they were from the Strong Armenia party, led by Russian-Armenian billionaire Samvel Karapetyan, who is under house arrest on charges of calling for the overthrow of the government – accusations he rejects as politically motivated.
(2026-06-07). North Korea nuclear programme 'absolutely non-negotiable': leader's sister. geo.tv 
Kim Yo Jong, sister of North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un, attends a reception in the Great Hall of People, in Beijing, China, on September 3, 2025. — AFPSEOUL: North Korea's nuclear weapons programme is "absolutely non-negotiable", the powerful sister of leader Kim Jong Un said in a…
(2026-06-07). FIFA U-turns on water bottle policy in US, Canada stadiums after backlash. aljazeera.com New York Mayor Mamdani was among those critical of FIFA's decision to ban water bottles at World Cup stadiums.
(2026-06-07). F-47's Exotic Shape Was Hiding In Plain Sight On A Unit Patch. twz.com 
(2026-06-07). Saturday 6/13: 2026 Golden Gate Park Band Festival. indybay.org Golden Gate Park Band Shell…
(2026-06-07). Pennsylvania Communities Are Beating Back a Wave of Water System Privatization. truthout.org In January, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court blocked the corporate takeover of a public water system in Chester, Pennsylvania. After a nine-year battle, the court ruled that Chester, a town of 33,000 outside Philadelphia, does not have the jurisdiction to sell the local municipal water system to Aqua, a massive company that owns water and sewer systems throughout the state. The ruling came in… |
(2026-06-07). No to the censorship of anti-war meetings! Against the militarization of the University of Stuttgart! wsws.org The university is to be brought into line, critical voices are to be silenced, while the campus is being transformed into a military research facility and recruitment ground for war.
(2026-06-07). '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'.
(2026-06-07). Armenians vote with peace efforts and Russia in focus. al-monitor.com By Lucy PapachristouYEREVAN, June 7 (Reuters) – Armenians head to the polls on Sunday in a parliamentary election seen as a test of the government's efforts to forge a peace deal after a crushing military defeat by Azerbaijan three years ago.Polls show Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's ruling Civil Contract party leading, backed by up to 32% of voters, with the pro-Russian Strong Armenia party trailing in second place with up to 11%.
(2026-06-07). David Lammy denies police are 'institutionally racist'. thecanary.co 
Speaking to Laura Kuenssberg, David Lammy has denied that the police are institutionally racist. In doing so, he referenced the Casey Report — a report which found evidence of institutional racism in 2023. Lammy claimed the force has moved on since then, which is surprising to hear, because the Met refused to accept the findings […] | By
(2026-06-07). How the hosts are preparing for an Ebola outbreak during World Cup 2026. aljazeera.com The US, Mexico and Canada have announced Ebola-related travel restrictions before the start of the World Cup.
(2026-06-07). Visa crisis threatens media coverage for the 2026 World Cup. thecanary.co 
As FIFA continues to promote the 2026 World Cup as the most expansive and inclusive tournament in history, a new crisis has emerged that could overshadow the long-awaited event. The International Sports Press Association has warned of significant difficulties facing dozens of accredited journalists in securing visas to enter the United States. In an official […] | By
(2026-06-07). Teenager Antonelli snatches Monaco pole with 'magic lap' for Mercedes. aljazeera.com F1 championship leader becomes the first Italian since Jarno Trulli in 2004 to take pole position in the principality.
(2026-06-07). '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.
(2026-06-07). Mamata Banerjee: Down But Not Out. ummid.com After defeat in the 2026 West Bengal Polls and rebellion in the Trinamool Congress, the question being widely discussed in political circles is whether Mamata Banerjee will rise again like a phoenix in the coming years.
(2026-06-07). Israel advances waste treatment project in West Bank. newarab.com 
(2026-06-07). What Washington Now Wants From Its Allies. moderndiplomacy.eu On 30 May 2026, speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told an audience of mostly Asian defense officials that durable partnerships rest not on idealistic values but on the concrete alignment of national interests. Where those interests diverge, he added, the United States adjusts pragmatically, without the drama or …
(2026-06-07). Iran World Cup team heads to Mexico as US visa row rages. al-monitor.com Iran's World Cup squad is expected to arrive in Mexico early Sunday under the shadow of a bitter diplomatic row between Tehran and Washington, after the United States refused to issue visas for some team support staff.The dispute erupted just days before Thursday's kickoff of the 2026 World Cup, which is being jointly hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada.The Iran team departed Turkey, where they had been training, on Saturday bound for Mexico, Iranian television announced.
(2026-06-07). Dubai luxury hotels woo staycationers as tourists flee. al-monitor.com Once reserved for wealthy travellers, Dubai's top-notch hotels have become almost exclusively reliant on residents, drawn in by dizzying staycation offers as war drives tourists away. On the Palm, an artificial island that has become synonymous with Dubai opulence, five-star hotels are busy on weekends and holidays once more, despite having been deserted by tourists.The clientele is driven by hotels offering residents-only deals that have become a lifeline for Dubai's luxury tourism.
(2026-06-07). Pope Leo in Spain: over 1 million people flood Madrid streets for mass. scmp.com More than one million people filled the streets of Madrid on Sunday for a mass by Pope Leo at which he called for a renewal of the Catholic faith in Spain. | The mass came on day two of Leo's seven-day visit to Spain, a traditional Catholic bastion where religious observance has been declining sharply in recent years as in much of western Europe.
(2026-06-07). China's Rise and the Distinct Identity of Chinese Malaysians. uwidata.com By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer China's rapid emergence on the world scene has been the pride of much of the diasporic Chinese population. Within Malaysia, with its ethnic Chinese constituting around a quarter of the country, China's emergence as a superpower is invariably welcomed with cultural nostalgia, symbolic gestures of goodwill, and rational interest. But underlying …
(2026-06-07). At least a dozen injured from shooting attack near Ohio festival. aljazeera.com At least 12 people were wounded, two critically, in a shooting near the Old West End Festival in Toledo, Ohio.
(2026-06-07). Judge Blocks Trump From Holding Food Aid Hostage to Force His Agenda on States. truthout.org A federal judge on Friday temporarily blocked an attempt by the US Department of Agriculture to force state governments to comply with President Donald Trump's positions on gender and immigration or lose out on billions of dollars in funding, including for food assistance. The attorneys general of the District of Columbia and 20 Democrat-led states sued the department and Secretary of… |
(2026-06-07). Why Iran is making Hezbollah a red line in postwar diplomacy. al-monitor.com Recent statements from Iran's military and diplomatic leadership suggest Tehran is determined to prove that war has weakened neither its regional alliances nor its leverage.
(2026-06-07). Call in on Monday, 6/8, to say Hands Off Immigrants Rights Activist, Nadia Topete! Stop Grand Jury Repression! iacenter.org Nadia Topete, immigrants' rights activist in Los Angeles, refused to testify in front of a grand jury. Because of this, she could be arrested and held in jail for an unknown period of time. The CSFR calls on all supporters to, on Monday, June 8, call into the offices of the US Attorney Bilal Essayli and Assistant US Attorney Michael Wheat, to say, "Hands Off Nadia!" While we don't know why Nadia Topete was subpoenaed, we know that she was part of the 2025 anti-ICE uprisings in LA. Grand juries result in indictments nine times out of ten and are tools of political repression. Refusing to testify is a heroic act th…
(2026-06-07). Why is Chinese President Xi Jinping visiting North Korea now? aljazeera.com The Chinese leader is making his first trip to Pyongyang in seven years amid significant military developments.
(2026-06-07). KCET 2026 Result Today: Link, Steps to Check. ummid.com The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) is declaring the result of the UGCET 2026, also known as KCET 2026, on its official website 'cetonline.karnataka.gov.in' today i.e. Saturday June 06, 2026.
(2026-06-07). New Issue Of JOHNSTONE: The Empire's War On Anti-War. caitlinjohnstone.com.au The new issue of JOHNSTONE is now available to order in print or download as a pay-what-you-want e-book version. This issue features a painting of Code Pink co-founder Medea Benjamin. The western empire is targeting antiwar activist group Code Pink with increasing aggression as US officials fabricate incidents of assault against the organization and launch …
(2026-06-07). 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.
(2026-06-07). Arab attacker opens fire in central Israel, killing 1 and wounding 5. scmp.com A Palestinian man with Israeli citizenship went on a shooting rampage in several towns in central Israel on Sunday, killing a reservist and wounding five other people, according to Israeli police and the military. The attacker was killed by police. | The attack came at a time of heightened tensions following a spate of Israeli settler attacks and the deadly shooting of a Palestinian baby over the weekend in the nearby West Bank. Police identified the attacker as a resident of the Arab town of…
(2026-06-07). 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.
(2026-06-07). Zia Yusuf gives Henry Nowak's family two fingers with unbelievable claim. thecanary.co 
Reform — On 2 June, Nigel Farage stoked racial tensions in the UK by encouraging "pure, cold rage" from his followers. He made his speech in response to the sentencing of Henry Nowak's murderer. And he said what he said despite Nowak's family requesting the case not be used to sow division. Reform — Unbelievable […] | By
(2026-06-07). Federal Unions Battle Trump's Attempt To Muzzle Federal Workers. popularresistance.org That's President Donald Trump's message to the remaining two million federal employees who work for the government he has continued to shred since his election to a second term. | Not content with firing at least 317,000 federal workers and trashing more than 30 of their union contracts, Trump wants to shut the rest up by forcing each of them—and future workers, too—to sign non-disclosure agreements. | The reaction from three top federal worker unions—the Government Employees (AFGE), the Treasury Workers (NTEU), and the National Federation of Federal Employees (NFFE), a Machinists sector—i…
(2026-06-07). Maharashtra 11th Admission 2026 Round 2 Begins, Check Registration Steps. ummid.com The School Education and Sports Department, Maharashtra has started through its official website 'mahafyjcadmissions.in' CAP Round 2 of FYJC or Class 11 admission 2026, and asked the students to fill Part 1 Form (Registration Form) and Part 2 Form (Option Form) from today i.e. June 06, 2026.
(2026-06-07). France, allies eye national measures to pressure Israel over West Bank, diplomats say. al-monitor.com By John IrishPARIS, June 6 (Reuters) – France is working with several countries to step up pressure on Israel by pressing ahead with coordinated national sanctions targeting individuals linked to violence in the West Bank, three European diplomats said on Saturday.The measures, which would include asset freezes and travel bans, have yet to be finalised and countries may adopt different lists of individuals, the diplomats said.
(2026-06-07). Outrage as US actor, influencer mock rape of Palestinians. newarab.com 
An American comedian and a pro-Israel influencer have caused outrage after mocking the The Tribeca Film Festival condemned the remarks made by Elon Gold and Lizzy Savetsky, who were attending the premiere of a new Israeli film. | "I was only raped by two Israeli dogs," Gold told Savetsky during an interview on the red carpet on Thursday. | "I thought they only rape Palestinians," she replied, to which Gold said "No I got also a dog". | Gold,…
(2026-06-07). 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.
(2026-06-07). World Cup 2026 in numbers: Key statistical goals, titles and age records. aljazeera.com The 2026 World Cup has already set records for the most host nations, most matches and the highest prize money.
(2026-06-07). Israeli Military Kills 7-Month-Old Palestinian Baby in West Bank. truthout.org Sam Abu Haikal was seven months old. On Friday night, Israeli soldiers opened fire on his family's car in Hebron. He was pulled out of it dead. The family lives in the Tel Rumeida neighborhood in Hebron's old city, an area surrounded by Israeli soldiers, checkpoints, and settler outposts, and where Palestinians live under constant harassment and restrictions to their movement. |
(2026-06-07). Trump, campaigning for Republicans in Wisconsin, vows quick end to Iran war. al-monitor.com By Renee Hickman and Bo EricksonCHIPPEWA FALLS, Wisconsin, June 5 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday vowed to end the Iran war quickly and remove a source of high prices as he campaigned in rural central Wisconsin in a bid to help Republicans keep control of Congress in midterm elections.The stop in Chippewa Falls highlighted Republicans' strategy to maintain control of the U.S. House of Representatives, as the party faces political headwinds with voters frustrated by higher costs of living and gasoline prices that have spiked due to Trump's war on Iran.
(2026-06-07). 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.
(2026-06-07). Protests grow in Albania against Trump-Kushner-linked resort. aljazeera.com Thousands of protesters have rallied in the Albanian capital against a proposed luxury beach resort linked to Trump.
(2026-06-07). 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.
(2026-06-07). Beyond the Food Desert: How East Bay Communities are Fighting for Food Access. indybay.org Food deserts continue to affect thousands of residents across Richmond and East Oakland, where access to affordable, nutritious food remains limited. This article explores how community-led initiatives, including community fridges, urban gardens, and mobile markets, are attempting to address food insecurity while confronting challenges such as funding shortages, regulatory barriers, and long-term sustainability. Through local examples and an interview with Homies Empowerment Food Justice Coordinator Rogelio, the piece examines both the promise and limitations of grassroots solutions in expanding food access…
(2026-06-07). 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.
(2026-06-07). Kosovo votes again amid political deadlock, seeking EU and NATO progress. aljazeera.com Deadlock hampers Kosovo's EU ambitions as voters head to polls amid economic struggles and political discord.
(2026-06-07). 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.
(2026-06-07). Israel Strikes Lebanese Capital of Beirut in Latest Escalation. news.antiwar.com 20 Lebanese have been killed in the last 24 hours as Israel continues to follow its latest ceasefire deal with substantial escalation of military strikes on the country. Sunday's strikes included multiple Israeli strikes on the suburbs of the Lebanese capital city of Beirut. Two apartment buildings were struck in the suburb of Dahiyeh. The …
(2026-06-07). curse of the coal mongers and black lung disease. indybay.org An enemy of the residents of Oakland, Phil Tagami.
(2026-06-07). Israeli soldiers murder 7-month-old in Occupied West Bank. thecanary.co 
Israeli soldiers shot and murdered a seven-month-old baby in the Tel Rumeida area of Hebron, West Bank, on Friday, June 5. Sam Fahd Abu Haikal was in his mother's arms when Israeli soldiers killed him. The IOF opened fire on a car which was carrying the infant and his family. They shot despite the car […] | By
(2026-06-07). Marin County Jail Protest Calls to Scrap ICE. indybay.org Protesters outside the Marin County Jail calling for "ICE Out of Marin" charged Sheriff Jamie Scardina with complicity for continuing to assist in the arrests of undocumented county prisoners upon their release from jail by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
(2026-06-07). DR Congo's health workers fight Ebola with little pay and rest as crisis worsens. scmp.com Dr Richard Lokudu, the medical director of Mongbwalu General Referral Hospital, has received barely any compensation for his work on the front line of one of Congo's deadliest Ebola virus outbreaks. | Lokudu and several of his colleagues work all day at the hospital treating an influx of patients. Notifications of suspected cases come even late at night.
(2026-06-07). Reform retract grim attack ad following legal challenge. thecanary.co 
On 30 May, Reform UK posted a grim AI slop post which depicted refugees holding 'Vote Andy' banners. Now, the party has been forced to take down…
(2026-06-07). 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.
(2026-06-07). 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.
(2026-06-07). Charleston Organizers Launch 'Barrio Walks'. popularresistance.org Charleston, SC — As immigration enforcement intensifies across South Carolina, the Charleston chapter of the Community Service Organization (CSO) has launched rapid-response "Barrio Walks", with volunteers canvassing apartment complexes and neighborhoods being targeted by ICE. | Working in coordination with the Charleston Immigrant Community Hotline, CSO identifies areas seeing significant ICE activity and mobilizes quickly to distribute whistle kits to residents. Each kit contains know-your-rights cards, a zine with planning resources, trusted local legal contacts, tips for identifying ICE, and a whistle w…
(2026-06-07). Kenyan graduates turn to AI tools for farming as jobs dry up. aljazeera.com Young farmers are combining traditional agriculture with mobile apps to build livelihoods in the absence of formal jobs.
(2026-06-07). New Study: Solar Photovoltaic, Wind Power Fail To Meet Annual Energy Demands 62% Of The Time. wattsupwiththat.com "Unlike dispatchable fossil-fuel or nuclear generation, solar and wind power output varies unpredictably with weather conditions, leading to mismatches between supply and demand." — Sargentis et al., 2026…
(2026-06-07). 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.
(2026-06-07). As Asia's strategic landscape evolves, what is the Quad's purpose? scmp.com When foreign ministers of countries that are part of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) gathered in New Delhi last week, the agenda looked familiar: supply chain resilience, telecommunications security and maritime domain awareness. The talking points have evolved, the initiatives have multiplied and the meetings have become routine. | Asia is entering a new strategic era. However, its geopolitical debate remains stuck in the previous one. Across the region, governments are investing in…
(2026-06-07). 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.
(2026-06-07). Rees-Mogg urges Tories to step down for Reform. thecanary.co 
Speaking to Laura Kuenssberg, Jacob Rees-Mogg has argued that the Tories should step down for Reform UK in the Makerfield by-election. The problem with his argument is that Reform seemingly wants to replace the Tories, and so any attempt to work with them will just benefit Farage: Jacob Rees Mogg says the right needs to […] | By
(2026-06-07). Over 300 FAKE websites selling 2026 FIFA World Cup tickets. ummid.com Over 300 fake websites are selling 2026 FIFA World Cup tickets, fans have been warned as the football fever grips the world.
(2026-06-07). 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.
(2026-06-07). Sainsbury's ditches brown eggs in net zero drive. wattsupwiththat.com The UK's second-largest supermarket plans to sell only white-shell eggs in its own-brand cartons after studies found they have a lower carbon footprint than brown alternatives.
(2026-06-07). Israeli forces arrest Hebron academic in West Bank raids. newarab.com 
Dr Bilal Al-Shobaki, head of the Political Science Department at Hebron University, was detained during a pre-dawn raid on his home, while Israeli forces also arrested his parents from their residence earlier in the night. | His wife, Zein Asqalan, told The New Arab that a large forc…
(2026-06-07). Why has the Pentagon raised the risk of Israeli spying to the highest level? aljazeera.com The US agencies warn against Israeli efforts to collect information on the talks to end the war, according to reports.
(2026-06-07). Philly Activists' Hunger Strike Pushes Community Demands For Budget Surplus. popularresistance.org Philadelphia, PA — On May 21, Erica Brown and Giavanna Troilo with the environmental justice organization Sunrise Movement Philly began a hunger strike under the banner of Make Philly Affordable, demanding that Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker use a record budget surplus to fund food access, affordable housing, education, recreation centers, libraries, public transportation, and renewable energy. | Giavanna Troilo participated in the hunger strike for five days before withdrawing due to acute health concerns. On day eight of the hunger strike, Brown was joined by Seth Anderson-Oberman of progressive advoc…
(2026-06-07). Gary Stevenson and the dead end of wealth-tax reformism. wsws.org The capitalist state is not a neutral instrument that can be picked up and aimed at the wealthy by a sufficiently determined government. It is an organ of class rule.
(2026-06-07). Marc Marquez hits 100 career wins with Hungarian MotoGP victory. aljazeera.com The seven-time MotoGP world champion beat KTM's Pedro Acosta to claim his first grand prix victory of the season.
(2026-06-07). Nairobi Regional Delegation Facts & Figures 2025. icrc.org January – December 2025…
(2026-06-07). Soccer-Iraq World Cup striker Hussein questioned for hours at Chicago airport, source says. al-monitor.com By Ashraf Hamed Atta and Ahmed RasheedBAGHDAD, June 6 (Reuters) – Iraq's World Cup striker, Aymen Hussein, was held and questioned for nearly seven hours at Chicago's O'Hare airport after arriving with the squad early on Saturday, an Iraqi sporting official said.Hussein was finally allowed in, but the team's photographer was barred from entering the United States, said the official who works for the Iraqi Olympic Committee, but has close contacts with the team.
(2026-06-07). 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.
(2026-06-07). 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.
(2026-06-07). UK, France, Germany back direct Ukraine-Russia talks: joint statement. scmp.com Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky received the backing of the leaders of the UK, France and Germany in calling for direct ceasefire talks between Russia and Ukraine, according to a joint statement issued following defence talks in London on Sunday. | Zelensky met British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz at 10 Downing Street for talks as Russia's war has stretched into its fifth year.
(2026-06-07). Thursday 6/18: The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel Announces "Redwood Room After Dark" indybay.org The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel – 495 Geary St San Francisco, 94102…
(2026-06-07). Saturday 6/13: Persepolis, Film Showing and Discussion. indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley, CA…
(2026-06-07). 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.
(2026-06-07). Facing settler violence, Palestinian farmers race to harvest. al-monitor.com With pitchforks and a makeshift combine the size of a golf cart, Hamad Jazi and his nephews race under the blazing sun to collect wheat from their West Bank field.Israeli settlers have recently set fire to crops in the area, and Jazi fears his wheat could suffer a similar fate.Their village of As-Sawiyah, in the centre of the occupied West Bank, sits in a valley dominated by hills on top of which three settlements stand."The settlers have set fires twice already ⚪ yesterday and the day before," Jazi told AFP.
(2026-06-07). Giant crowds greet Pope Leo at public mass in Madrid, Spain. aljazeera.com The pontiff praises Madrid as a beacon of inclusion as about 1.2 million people gather for Sunday mass.
(2026-06-07). 1 killed and 5 injured in Israel shootings. aljazeera.com Multiple shooting attacks in Israel have killed 1 person and injured five others, Israeli police say.
(2026-06-07). European powers back Zelensky's call for summit with Russia's Putin. scmp.com Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky received the backing of the leaders of the UK, France and Germany in calling for direct ceasefire talks between Russia and Ukraine, according to a joint statement issued following defence talks in London on Sunday. | Zelensky met with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz at 10 Downing Street for talks as Russia's war has stretched into its fifth year.
(2026-06-07). 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)…
(2007-06-26). With China's Xi in North Korea, Kim to project confidence, defiance. tribune.com.pk 
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un welcomes Chinese President Xi Jinping to Pyongyang on Monday, feeling in a position of strength with a firm ally in Russia, a nuclear arsenal and little apparent appetite to engage with Washington. | For Xi, leader of the world's second-biggest economy, the two-day visit to China's neighbour, his first in seven years, is part of an effort to draw Pyongyang back into its orbit. | Xi hosted Kim, among other leaders, at a massive military parade in Beijing last year, and the two countries have since resumed some passenger rail and air services. | This week's su…
(2026-06-07). Messi sits out Argentina's pre-World Cup friendly due to hamstring strain. aljazeera.com Messi's recovery depends on his 'clinical and functional progress', Argentina officials say before title defence.
(2026-06-07). 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.
(2026-06-07). 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.
(2026-06-07). Friday 7/10: O Say Can You See … the Soul of Our Nation — Opening Reception. indybay.org 2513 Blanding Avenue | Alameda, CA 94501…
(2026-06-07). Armenia sets course for the West as Pashinyan heads for election win. scmp.com Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's party led the opposition Monday in early results from parliamentary elections that could cement his Westward tilt, after threats from Moscow and claims of Russian interference. | Armenia and Russia are technically allies, but Moscow has compared the former Soviet republic's ambitions to join the European Union to the path it claims triggered its 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
(2026-06-07). Egypt arrests businessman once dubbed Mubarak-era 'thug'. newarab.com 
Nakhnoukh is under investigation on suspicion of leading "an organised criminal group" accused of "imposing control, practising thuggery through force and threats and disrupting public order", the public pr…
(2026-06-07). Climate success stories: A pleasant surprise. globalvoices.org 
Kenya, the Dominican Republic, Nepal, Tuvalu, Yemen, Brazil — people are fighting the good fight all over the worldGlobal VoicesThe Nanda Devi range, part of the Great Himalayas, seen from Landour, India. Photo by Ameya Nagarajan. Used with permission. | When the Global Voices team first broached the idea of covering positive climate stories in May, I was apprehensive. I couldn't imagine that there were enough positive environmental stories in the global majority for us to manage our target of 10 articles, let alone surpass it. Our (2026-06-07). Israel Could Solve Its PR Problem By Simply Ceasing To Be Evil. scheerpost.com Israel's +972 Magazine reports that the Israeli military establishment has launched a training program designed to "influence public consciousness" around the world. Caitlin Johnstone Israel's +972 Magazine reports that the Israeli military establishment has launched a training program designed to "influence public consciousness" around the world, with courses aimed at training hundreds of operatives per year in …
(2026-06-07). 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……
(2026-06-07). Remembering Ann Dragoon Wasserman, Ballerina Who Taught Berkeley Dance-Exercise Class Into Her 90s. scheerpost.com Forthright, fearless, socially conscious and a committed Jewish humanist, she was among the first dancers in George Balanchine's New York City Ballet and a longtime activist in the circle of Barbara Dane, Malvina Reynolds and Jessica Mitford. Steve Wasserman "Heel and toe, and away I go": Ann Dragoon Wasserman, Aug. 8, 1929 — May 27, …
(2026-06-07). 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…
(2026-06-07). Government clarifies misrepresentation of the Constitution. sanews.gov.za Government clarifies misrepresentation of the Constitution | Government has noted with concern remarks made by Dr Charles Sinkala during a recent television interview on SABC, in which he incorrectly claimed that Section 89 of the Constitution of South Africa was responsible for the decline of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs). | Section 89 of the Constitution specifically provides for the removal of the President by the National Assembly under defined circumstances and it does not relate to the governance, administration, or operational management of SOEs. | "Government wishes to inform that several State-Owned Ent…
(2026-06-07). US considers buying Chagos Islands from Mauritius, report says. scmp.com The ‚Å White House is considering ‚Å a plan to buy the Chagos ‚Å Islands from Mauritius, the Telegraph reported on Sunday. | US officials have drawn up a proposal to bypass the UK and make their own deal to take control of Diego Garcia, the report said. | The plan is among several options being ‚Äådrafted by the White House, in a paper aimed at providing alternatives to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer ceding sovereignty of the Indian Ocean archipelago to Mauritius, the report said.
(2026-06-07). 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.
(2026-06-07). Trump considers buying Chagos Islands from Mauritius, Telegraph reports. scmp.com ‚Å The White House ‚Å is considering a plan to buy the Chagos Islands from Mauritius, the Telegraph reported on Sunday. | US officials have drawn up ‚Äåa proposal to bypass the UK and make their own deal to take control of Diego Garcia, the report said. | Reuters could not immediately confirm the report. The White House ‚Å and the UK Foreign Office did not immediately ‚Äårespond to a request for comment.
(2026-06-07). At least 12 injured in exchange of gunfire near Ohio festival, say police. geo.tv 
Toledo police officials and investigators address a news conference after a gunfire incident during a community festival, Toledo, Ohio, United States, June 6, 2026. — ReutersTwo of wounded in critical condition: police.Camera footages being reviewed: official.Victims transported to…
(2026-06-07). On cam: Merz's angry rant against Trump, blaming him for souring ties as US 'exits' Tomahawks deal. hindustantimes.com Germany is intensifying calls for stronger military preparedness as concerns grow over European security and the future reliability of transatlantic defence commitments. Defence Minister Boris Pistorius has urged greater war-readiness and defended Berlin's efforts to strengthen the armed forces and deterrence capabilities. Meanwhile, Chancellor Friedrich Merz has continued to voice concerns about security cooperation with the United States amid broader geopolitical uncertainty. The push comes as Germany accelerates military modernization efforts while NATO members reassess long-term defence planning in response t…
(2026-06-07). Congo's health workers treat Ebola without pay as WHO seeks resources. scmp.com Dr. Richard Lokudu, the medical director of Mongbwalu General Referral Hospital, has received barely any compensation for his work on the front line of one of Congo's deadliest Ebola virus outbreaks. | Lokudu and several of his colleagues work all day at the hospital treating an influx of patients. Notifications of suspected cases come even late at night.
(2026-06-07). World cup chaos as US denies visas to Iranian team officials. thecanary.co 
Iran's Football Federation (IFF) has accused the US of "vindictive behavior" after it denied visas to 14 officials and backroom staff from Iran's World Cup team. Hedayat Mombeini, Iran Football Federation's secretary-general, and Mehdi Mohammad Nabi, its vice president, are among the staff who do not have visas. The country's first game is in Los […] | By
(2026-06-07). Rusia está dispuesta a establecer nuevas relaciones con EEUU. radiohc.cu El vice primer ministro de Rusia, Alexandr Novak declaró que su país nunca se apartó de Estados Unidos ni cerró el canal de comunicación bilateral, y se mantiene abierta y dispuesta a establecer nuevas relaciones. | En una entrevista al canal NBC, publicada este domingo, expresó: Rusia nunca le ha dado la espalda a Estados Unidos. Estamos listos y abiertos a estas nuevas relaciones. La decisión está en sus manos". | El diálogo se produjo en el contexto del Foro Económico Internacional de San Petersburgo (Spief, por sus siglas en inglés), que se celebró del 3 al 6 de junio en esa ciudad rusa. | Rusia y Estados Unid…
(2026-06-07). Perú: Comenzó balotaje con normalidad y algunos reportes de retraso. radiohc.cu La decisiva elección de un nuevo presidente de Perú comenzó este domingo con algunos reportes de retrasos en la instalación de las mesas de sufragio o la llegada de los integrantes de las mismas, en un clima de tranquilidad y orden. | Fuentes de la Oficina Nacional de Procesos Electorales (ONP) indicaron que un número significativo de centros y mesas de votación iniciaron la jornada a las 7 de la mañana, la hora prevista para iniciar la jornada electoral que se desarrollará durante 10 horas. | A las 17: 00, hora local, se cerrarán las puertas de las escuelas, universidades y otros espacios que albergan las mesas d…
(2026-06-07). 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!
(2026-06-07). Brazil's Embraer sees eventual China breakthrough for E2 jets. scmp.com Brazilian planemaker Embraer ‚Å expects to eventually bring its ‚Å E2 jets into China, seeing a role for the aircraft among the country's domestically developed models, a senior executive told Reuters on Sunday. | "We have a dedicated team in Beijing, they're day-to-day working in China," Embraer Commercial Aviation ‚ÄåCEO Arjan Meijer said on the sidelines of a global gathering of top airline executives in Rio de Janeiro.
(2026-06-07). Africans at the Paris Colonial Exhibition. uwidata.com 
The International Colonial Exhibition held in Paris in 1931, was a massive propaganda event celebrating the peak of the French Empire. Established in the Bois de Vincennes, the exhibition attracted approximately 8 million visitors over six months and recorded 33 million ticket sales. In the Afrique Occidentale Franàßaise (French West Africa) section in particular, around 200 African …
(2026-06-07). Desmienten noticias falsas sobre Terminal de Contenedores de Mariel. radiohc.cu La Terminal de Contenedores de Mariel emitió un comunicado en el que desmiente audios falsos que circulan por las redes sociales sobre una supuesta emergencia del puerto. | El texto señala: | "La Terminal de Contenedores se encuentra operando como lo realiza habitualmente, sin interrupciones, ni ocurrencia de ningún accidente. | "Pedimos a los usuarios verificar siempre la información en fuentes oficiales y evitar compartir contenidos no confirmados que puedan generar confusión. | "Sigue nuestros sitios oficiales para mantenerte informado, en el mostramos imágenes y videos de la Terminal de Contenedores de Mariel…
(2026-06-07). US detains Iraqi striker Aymen Hussein en route to FIFA World Cup, interrogates him for 7 hours. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Iraq's leading striker, Aymen Hussein, was reportedly detained and questioned for nearly seven hours after arriving in the United States ahead of the FIFA World Cup, according to an official associated with the Iraqi sporting establishment. | Hussein, whose goal helped secure Iraq's place at the tournament, was stopped by authorities at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport early Saturday. After prolonged questioning, he was eventually allowed to enter the country. | However, Iraq national team photographer Talal Salah was reportedly held for more than 10 hours and ultimately denied entry to the…
(2026-06-07). Thursday 6/25: Community Meeting to Keep Coal Out of the East Bay. indybay.org La Peña Cultural Center | 3105 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley…
(2026-06-07). Italia nucleare tascabile. strategic-culture.su Tra slogan sulla "sovranità energetica", mini-reattori e promesse di bollette leggere, il dibattito italiano sul nucleare sembra vivere in un eterno ritorno… ma dietro la retorica dell'indipendenza si nascondono costi, dipendenze esterne e problemi irrisolti che il Paese si porta dietro da quasi quarant'anni. | Segue nostro Premessa necessaria: non sarà un articolo "a favore" o "contro" il nucleare. | Tra slogan sulla "sovranità energe…
(2026-06-07). Daughter of 2028 Olympics Chair Dreams of Competing in LA — for Israel. theintercept.com Casey Wasserman, the entertainment super-agent, has attracted his fair share of controversy as the head of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics organizing committee. | In addition to passionate debates about the Olympics themselves — the geopolitics of the Games and their effect on local hosts — Wasserman has come in for criticism over his ties to the late pedophile Jeffrey Epstein, his support for Israel, and the potential that the Games might bring him profits through his role as a talent manager for entertainment stars. | The controversies, especially revelations about his relationship with a member of…