(2026-06-05). US-Iran Talks: Where do They Stand? juancole.com The Conversation) — To understand where talks on ending the war between the US and Iran currently stand, all we can confidently assume is that Donald Trump's pronouncements offer no guide. The US president said an agreement had been That proposal would have reopened the Strait of…
(2026-06-05). IAEA: Little change in report on Iran nuclear sites despite war. newarab.com 
In its first report into Iran's nuclear programme since the day before the United States and Israel launched air strikes on Iran at the end of February, the IAEA repeated calls fo…
(2026-06-05). Trump urged Xi to help end Ukraine war; China's tech sanctions list: SCMP's 7 highlights. scmp.com We have selected seven stories from this week's news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. | 1. Trump 'personally called for China's help' to end Ukraine war in summit with Xi…
(2026-06-05). Under Israeli bombs, Lebanon's Palestinian refugees face limbo. newarab.com 
(2026-06-05). UAW Members Demand that UAW Rescind Endorsement of Zionist /Billionaire Shill Scott Wiener. indybay.org Rank and file members of UAW 4811 and UAW 2035 are demanding that the UAW 4811, Region 6 and the UAW rescind their support of Zionist billionaire shill Scott Wiener. Wiener who is being funded by the Zionists has played a role in targeting UC faculty and UAW 4811 members who have opposed the genocide in Gaza.
(2026-06-05). Cuba presents data demonstrating majority rejection of military intervention. radiohc.cu Military aggression is not a demand of the people, but rather a narrative fabricated by centers of power to justify unjustifiable actions, emphasized Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez. | According to data from a Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs study on online social media conversations related to the island during May of this year, 90.1 percent of users expressed their opposition to the U.S. military threat against Cuba. | The results were presented by the Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez and showed that only 9.9 percent of participants in the online debate support armed aggression against the Caribb…
(2026-06-05). No War on Cuba! in SF Action on Market & Powell. indybay.org Trump threatens Cuba in continuing aggression against perceived weaker nations…
(2026-06-05). Díaz-Canel rejects new threats and sanctions from the Trump administration. radiohc.cu Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, has rejected new threatening statements by the President of the United States against Cuba, as well as the addition of other Cuban leaders, organizations, and companies to an illegitimate sanctions list by the U.S. Treasury Department.
(2026-06-05). Trump maintains "maximum pressure" on Cuba: More threats of intervention and sanctions against Díaz-Canel. radiohc.cu U.S. President Donald Trump reiterated this Thursday that, after Iran, his administration will "take care of" Cuba, on a day when he continued his interventionist plan with the announcement of more illegal unilateral sanctions against the island — this time targeting President Miguel Díaz-Canel, social and civil society organizations, and relatives of the Cuban leadership. | "We're going to take care of that [Cuba] as soon as we're done [with Iran]. I like to do one thing at a time," stated the White House occupant, who since last January has repeatedly threatened military intervention against the Caribbean…
(2026-06-05). Miami Herald: U.S. denies sanctions caused Cuba's crisis as UN warns of worsening shortages. radiohc.cu The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations on Thursday rejected claims the U.S. policies are responsible for Cuba's worsening humanitarian crisis, telling U.N. member states that the U.S. government is offering a new $100 million humanitarian aid package while accusing the Cuban government of causing the island's shortages through corruption and failed economic policies.
(2026-06-05). Wednesday 6/3: No War on Cuba! indybay.org at corner of Ocean and Water Street, Santa Cruz…
(2026-06-05). U.S. blockade: A medieval measure applied by the U.S. against Cuba. radiohc.cu By Antonio Rondón, Prensa Latina correspondent in France | The United States' application of an illegal blockade against Cuba constitutes a medieval and immoral measure, declared historian and essayist Dr. Salim Lamrani on Thursday, who gave a presentation on the topic at UNESCO headquarters in Paris. | "This is a completely immoral application by the White House, with a total lack of ethical principles, with a constant violation of the ethical principles that are part of human dignity," Lamrani told Prensa Latina. | "I believe that the countries that received aid from Cuba at some point should express firm suppo…
(2026-06-05). The ICRC's response to affected populations and infrastructure following the events of January 2026 in Venezuela. icrc.org
(2026-06-05). Rival confirms he will challenge Starmer to be UK prime minister. scmp.com Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has confirmed for the first time his intention to challenge Keir Starmer to be Britain's prime minister, drawing immediate criticism from the premier who vowed not to walk away from the job. | "If I get your support, I would seek to represent you at the highest possible level and give this constituency maximum power and influence," Burnham said in an episode of the BBC's Question Time. He cited the ambitions of his top rival, former health secretary Wes…
(2026-06-04). Rolling optimization chip enhances smart machine capabilities. ecns.cn Researchers from Shanghai-based Tongji University have unveiled their independently developed first-generation specialized computing chip for rolling optimization, called the Moving Horizon Unit, which functions like an intelligent brain for autonomous vehicles, robots, drones and other smart machines.
(2026-06-04). Aging population triggers demand for 'senior toys'. ecns.cn Aging population triggers demand forsenior toys.
(2026-06-04). Cultural icon 'Xinjiang Lamb' wins hearts across China, sparks new wave of creativity. ecns.cn A small lamb doll dressed in colorful Xinjiang-style attire has become one of China's hottest cultural products this summer, winning over social media users nationwide with its distinctive look and handcrafted charm.
(2026-06-04). 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.
(2026-06-04). China opposes U.S. use of 'forced labor' as a pretext for extra tariffs. ecns.cn The China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) on Thursday voiced its firm opposition to what it described as the U.S. use of "forced labor" as a pretext to impose extra tariffs on imports from the Chinese mainland and Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR).
(2026-06-05). World Nears Oil Operational Floor, $200/b Without Hormuz Deal. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The International Energy Agency has made its
(2026-06-04). Science meets art to unlock nature's hidden connections. ecns.cn Step into the temporary exhibition hall on B1 of the Shanghai Natural History Museum, and a field of all-black metal flowers appears to bloom in silence on one side of the gallery.
(2026-06-05). Israel Supreme Court strikes down ban on Red Cross prison visits. newarab.com 
Israel's Supreme Court has said Israel must allow visits to Palestinian prisoners
(2026-06-04). China, Australia bask in solar panel success. ecns.cn Members of photovoltaic and renewable energy research team from the University of New South Wales introduce solar panel products at the 64th Smart Energy Conference and Exhibition in Sydney in May.
(2026-06-05). New Zealand capital flooded with faeces after wastewater failure. geo.tv 
Representational image of a sewerage water outlet. — Unsplash
(2026-06-05). Thursday 6/18: The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel Continues Its Speaker Series: Making History Fun Again. indybay.org The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel (495 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94102)…
(2026-06-05). Apocalyptic Dry Non-Stop El-Nino as Climate Change on Continents to 2050?! Part One. indybay.org The same titled in the other way reads as follows: Reversal of Marine-Land Air Circulation for Planetary Hydro-Natural Circulation: the Ocean Warm & Humid, the Continent Cool & Dry. The justification includes an outline of: The Latest Theory of the Expanding Earth and Theory of the Great Collision in the Solar System between Primordial Mars and Jupiter.
(2026-06-05). Saturday 6/20: Tech & Palestine Solidarity: How to Use Tech Safely in Our Activism. indybay.org Zoom | us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/fE-pkJg……
(2026-06-05). CCR Condemns New York Officials' Support of Israeli War Criminals at Israel Day Parade. indybay.org June 1, 2026, New York — Today, the Center for Constitutional Rights made the following statement in response to New York officials marching with Israeli war criminals in New York's Israel Day Parade yesterday.
(2026-06-05). US House approves fraudulent resolution on Iran war. wsws.org The resolution is not an "antiwar" measure at all, but rather an appeal to Trump to make Congress a full partner in the war-making process.
(2026-06-05). Bridgewater Interiors auto parts workers reject sellout while Dana workers set to vote on contract deal. wsws.org Workers at Bridgewaters Interiors in Warren, Michigan, have voted to reject a tentative agreement while thousands of Dana auto parts workers are being kept in the dark ahead of imminent contract ratification votes.
(2026-06-05). Sri Lankan apparel company ELPHIS LANKA locks out workers for taking action demanding job security. wsws.org Workers launched their struggle spontaneously, while the Ceylon Mercantile, Industrial and General Workers Union (CMU) has taken no action to defend hundreds of jobs.
(2026-06-05). Opposition mounts to 4th UAW-backed contract at Nexteer: "They haven't changed anything" wsws.org Like previous TAs, the latest proposal does not include any protection against layoffs, under conditions in which as many as 300 to 400 workers face job elimination over the next years through automation and consolidation.
(2026-06-05). ECB reports shift away from US Treasury bonds towards gold. wsws.org Stocks of gold are now the second highest store of value held by central banks as part of their reserves.
(2026-06-05). Nose down: Lufthansa investigating Boeing 787 landing gear collapse in Frankfurt. scmp.com German airline Lufthansa said several employees were injured on Thursday after the nose gear of a Boeing jet collapsed while the aircraft was parked at a gate at Frankfurt Airport. | Only crew members and ground staff were on board the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner when the front tip of the plane crashed to the ground ahead of passenger boarding for a scheduled flight to Los Angeles. The flight was later cancelled.
(2026-06-05). Workers Struggles: Europe, Middle East & Africa. wsws.org General strike in Portugal over pay, conditions and labour reform; thousands of teachers in Valencia, Spain continue indefinite strike over staff shortages, pay and conditions; indefinite stoppage by Nigerian oil workers at regulatory commission over wages and benefits…
(2026-06-05). Trump taps personal fixers to lead Justice Department and intelligence apparatus. wsws.org Todd Blanche and Bill Pulte have been selected not for independence or competence, but for their proven willingness to wield state power on Trump's behalf.
(2026-06-05). 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…
(2026-06-04). China says U.S. abuse of export controls disrupts global semiconductor industrial, supply chains. ecns.cn China on Thursday said the United States' abuse of export controls has seriously undermined the stability of global semiconductor industrial and supply chains.
(2026-06-04). Uruguay announces visa-free policy for Chinese citizens. ecns.cn Uruguayan Foreign Minister Mario Lubetkin announced Thursday that Uruguay will cancel visa requirements for Chinese citizens holding ordinary passports. | Details of the relevant policies will be announced later, Lubetkin said at an event in the country's capital Montevideo.
(2026-06-04). Action plan unveiled to stabilize employment. ecns.cn China has unveiled an 18-point action plan to stabilize employment and raise incomes, including measures designed to shield the labor market from external shocks such as trade wars and geopolitical tensions.
(2026-06-05). 2026 World Cup overshadowed by war, repression and sky-high ticket prices. wsws.org US officials have warned that ICE immigration enforcement agents will be deployed at every stadium and every match.
(2026-06-05). Saturday 6/20: OPC Community Garden Work Day! indybay.org Oakland Peace Center Garden, 111 Fairmount Ave. in Oakland, CA…
(2026-06-05). Sunday 6/7: Vigil for Marin Residents Detained by ICE. indybay.org We will be gathering in front of the Marin County jail at the Civic Center in San Rafael…
(2026-06-05). Thursday 6/11: Democrats for Palestinian Rights – Bay Area. Film Screening. indybay.org 2901 Moorpark Ave. #110 | San Jose, CA 95128…
(2026-06-05). France charges HSBC in case of Lebanon's Riad Salameh. newarab.com 
The bank was charged with money laundering and criminal conspiracy to commit acts such as embezzlement, the prosecutor's office said. | HSBC was required to deposit 80 million euros ($93 million)…
(2026-06-05). Australia: Queensland teachers in arbitration straitjacket, facing long pay freeze. wsws.org After reluctantly calling a second statewide stoppage in November to head off teachers' discontent, the QTU leadership shut down further industrial action and effectively joined hands with the state government to refer the dispute to compulsory arbitration.
(2026-06-05). 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……
(2026-06-04). Xizang's high-quality environment debunks groundless Western accusations. ecns.cn Xizang boasts 97 nature reserves, covering a total area of 434,000 square kilometers, and is home to 246 wildlife species under key national protection. Notably, over 80 percent of the global Tibetan antelope, wild yak and black-necked crane populations spend winter in the region.
(2026-06-05). Florida executes Andrew Lukehart, eighth victim of DeSantis death machine in 2026. wsws.org The brutal crime for which Lukehart was executed cannot be separated from the life that produced him. The evidence presented at the penalty phase described an individual who had been systematically destroyed long before he ever came before a judge.
(2026-06-05). Auditors shine light on UK royal housing, disgraced Andrew's 'peppercorn rent'. scmp.com King Charles' disgraced younger brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor held leases for 10 properties, three of which he sublet, while the monarch ‚Å pays rent for the former prince's daughters' palace ‚Å homes, a report by the UK's spending watchdog said. | In the most ‚Å detailed review ever of royal property arrangements, the National Audit Office (NAO) report on Friday showed some leases were based on commercial valuations, while for others, senior figures paid no rent or negligible amounts for their…
(2026-06-04). Two red pandas from Shanghai to arrive in Taipei under city exchange program. ecns.cn Two red pandas from Shanghai are planned to arrive in Taipei on Saturday as part of a 2024 wildlife exchange program agreed between the two cities, according to media reports.
(2026-06-04). Insights | Singaporean youth leader: Young people inject innovative momentum into China-ASEAN cooperation. ecns.cn As artificial intelligence and the digital economy reshape global business and innovation models, they are also shifting the dynamics of China-ASEAN cooperation. Amid this digital transformation wave, in China and the ASEAN region, tech-savvy young people with innovative mindsets have become the core engine for bilateral industrial collaboration and innovation.
(2026-06-05). Southern California chemical crisis was one warning too many: millions are living inside a ticking bomb. wsws.org The Garden Grove near-disaster exposes a bipartisan political consensus that consistently places corporate profit above the lives of working-class communities.
(2026-06-05). Saturday 6/27: Hard Reset. indybay.org Telematic Media Arts | 323 10th St. @ Folsom (SoMa), San Francisco, CA 94103…
(2026-06-05). Tuesday 6/9: Reflections for Freedom "Reflections Behind Bars & " Free Our Kids" Film Screening. indybay.org The New Parkway Theatre (474 24th St, Oakland, CA 94612)…
(2026-06-05). The War on Terror Comes Home in the Trump Era. juancole.com ( [Final Note from Tom: Yes, I began TomDispatch 24-and-a-half years ago and, today, I'm finally putting up my own last piece, at least as the editor-in-chief of this site. Very soon, the superlative Nick Turse will be running TomDispatch under the auspices of The Intercept (though I'll undoubtedly continue to lend a hand). It's been a long run. I only wish I could say that, so many years later, this world was a better place… Sigh, no such luck. (Anything but, in fact!) | There are so many people to thank…
(2026-06-05). American Axle workers defy strikebreaking as workers press for broader walkout across auto industry. wsws.org One thousand American Axle workers continue their walkout which began on Monday against the key auto supplier and are reporting efforts by the company to move product across their picket lines while provocations against pickets have been reportedly instigated by company security guards.
(2026-06-05). Kushner Island? Why a planned resort has provoked protests in Albania. aljazeera.com Government hopes the project can boost Albania as a global tourism destination – but environmental concerns are rife.
(2026-06-04). Services sector registers robust May. ecns.cn Chinas services activity expanded at a faster pace in May, according to the latest RatingDog China General Services Purchasing ManagersIndex, which points to robust growth in new business and a rebound in overseas demand.
(2026-06-04). Blushing plums in a Sichuan county herald onset of midsummer. ecns.cn In the mist-shrouded valleys of southwestern China, summer does not arrive with a date on the calendar; it arrives with a sound — the crisp snap of plums being plucked from their branches.
(2026-06-05). Nairobi Regional Delegation Facts & Figures 2025. icrc.org January – December 2025…
(2026-06-05). China's Xi to visit North Korea next week. geo.tv 
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un welcomes Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Pyongyang International Airport in Pyongyang, North Korea, in this undated photo. — Reuters/FileThis will be Xi's first trip to Pyongyang in seven years.It is also Xi Jinping's first official trip…
(2026-06-05). 'We are fighters': Iraq aim to shock rivals at 2026 World Cup. aljazeera.com Coach Graham Arnold and two key players speak to Al Jazeera ahead of Iraq's first World Cup appearance since 1986.
(2026-06-04). Guizhou golden monkeys get a chance for survival. ecns.cn Deep in the misty Mount Fanjingshan in Southwest China's Guizhou province, Yang Wei, a young veterinarian, has spent six years communicating with one of the world's rarest primates, Guizhou snub-nosed monkeys, growing very close to these mysterious creatures.
(2026-06-05). Shadow of old dictatorship looms over Peru's bitter presidential run-off. scmp.com Peru's duelling presidential hopefuls made a final pitch to voters on Thursday, capping a bruising and razor-tight race dominated by anger over rising crime and political instability. | Conservative Keiko Fujimori and leftist Roberto Sanchez staged rival events in Lima ahead of Sunday's vote, with ardent flag-waving supporters arguing their "communist" or "dictator" opponents would bring the country to ruin.
(2026-06-05). India's 'Cockroach Party' chief flies to New Delhi for protest. geo.tv 
Logo of the Cockroach Janta Party . — Instagram/@abhijeetdipkeNEW DELHI: The founder of India's satirical online "Cockroach People's Party" said he was flying back to New Delhi on Friday, to take the viral social media campaign to the streets.Abhijeet Dipke, the 30-year-old…
(2026-06-04). India's Tata to leverage Chery's EV tech. ecns.cn Tata Motors will use an automaking platform from Chery to locally build electric cars under its premium Avinya brand, Reuters reported on Wednesday.
(2026-06-05). Sunday 6/14: Rise Up, Sing Out! Pro-Democracy Concert Watch Party (Sacramento). indybay.org UU Society of Sacramento Center | 2425 Sierra Blvd | Sacramento, CA 95825 | RSVP to get full party details…
(2026-06-05). Sunday 6/28: The Declaration of Independence Forum. indybay.org Online: meet.google.com/yix-dvdu-mqo…
(2026-06-04). Parents turn to lucky charms as gaokao approaches. ecns.cn As millions of Chinese students feverishly prepare for the national college entrance examination, or gaokao, this weekend, parents across the country are turning to products symbolizing good fortune, fueling a surge in sales of flowers, pastries, clothing and other related merchandise.
(2026-06-05). 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.
(2026-06-05). ICRC President: "We can no longer pretend that what we are witnessing across war zones is in accordance with the law" icrc.org Speech given by Mirjana Spoljaric, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, at the UN Security Council Open Debate on the Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict — 20 May 2026, New York…
(2026-06-05). Why Mogadishu clashes are deepening Somalia's political crisis again. aljazeera.com Tensions over Somali elections escalate into violence, leaving Mogadishu residents grappling with fear and disruption.
(2026-06-05). Wednesday 6/17: In SF New Opera "Echoes of Eureka" , a seven-movement opera about Chinese Immigrants. indybay.org In San Francisco a New Opera "Echoes of Eureka", which is a powerful seven-movement opera about Chinese immigration to California by Artistic Director, Eric Tua will be presented at the Chinese Historical Society…
(2026-06-05). A reply to Edward Luce of the Financial Times on youth radicalization. wsws.org David North replies on X to Financial Times columnist Edward Luce on the radicalization of youth and the rediscovery of Trotsky.
(2026-06-05). In open letter, Zelenskiy invites Putin to talks on ending war. geo.tv 
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. — ReutersUkraine urges full ceasefire during peace negotiations.Zelenskiy warns Kyiv remains ready to continue fighting.United States seen capable of monitoring ceasefire lines.
(2026-06-05). Minnesota Republicans observe moment of silence for Derek Chauvin, police officer who murdered George Floyd. wsws.org On May 30, delegates to the Minnesota Republican Party convention approved the motion for and then observed a moment of silence for Derek Chauvin, the Minneapolis police officer who was convicted by a 12-member jury in April 2021 on state charges of murdering George Floyd.
(2026-06-04). Under the panels: Green energy creates more benefits in Nilka, Xinjiang. ecns.cn In Xinjiang, one of China's richest regions in terms of solar energy resources, these "sunlight harvesters" stretch across both sides of the Tianshan Mountains, converting sunlight into a continuous stream of green energy. Now, let's turn our attention to Nilka County, nestled in the northeastern hinterland of the Ili River Valley.
(2026-06-05). Quarantine in Texas: US races to contain deadly flesh-eating parasite. scmp.com Following the ‚Å first confirmation of screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite, on a US farm in decades, federal and state officials have fanned out in South Texas, where a calf was found infested this week. | US Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said on Thursday no other infestations of cattle or other animals have been detected around the confirmed case.
(2026-06-04). Report: Cities experience soaring port economy output last year. ecns.cn Chinese seaport cities saw the added value of their port economy hit 7 trillion yuan ($1.03 trillion) in 2025, according to a report released by an institute under the Ministry of Transport.
(2026-06-04). 2026 FIVB Volleyball Women's Nations League in Nanjing: Poland beats Czech Republic 3-0. ecns.cn Poland defeated Czech Republic 3-0 in the 2026 FIVB Volleyball Women's Nations League China at the Nanjing Youth Olympic Sports Park Gymnasium in Jiangsu Province on Thursday.
(2026-06-04). Xi to pay state visit to DPRK from June 8 to 9. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Chinese president, will pay a state visit to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) from June 8 to 9 at the invitation of Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the DPRK, a spokesperson for the International Department of the CPC Central Committee announced on Friday.
(2026-06-05). Tuesday 6/2: Fishing Mission Creek, a free walking tour. indybay.org Starts at Mission Dolores, 3321 16th Street | We meet on the basilica steps on Dolores Street | (guide will be wearing a California Republic bicycle cap)…
(2026-06-05). Protesters Provide Additional Information at Microsoft Event. indybay.org Attendees met by large signs calling out Microsoft's complicity in war crimes and climate devastation…
(2026-06-05). Thursday 6/11: SEIU CIR Interns Unity Break At UCSF Campuses For A Fair Contract. indybay.org UCSF Parnassus Campus | SF General Hospital | UCSF Mission Bay…
(2026-06-04). China launches 18 satellites, expands Qianfan internet constellation to 182 spacecraft. ecns.cn China launched 18 satellites into orbit on Thursday, expanding its Qianfan satellite internet constellation to 182 spacecraft as the country accelerates the development of its low-Earth-orbit communications network.
(2026-06-05). Saturday 6/6: ICE Out Everywhere! Anti-ICE, Anti-Fascism Protest in Sacramento. indybay.org Stockton Boulevard and Fruitridge Road | Sacramento, CA 95820…
(2026-06-04). Long-term strategies help China's great green wall thrive. ecns.cn Unlike many ecological projects, which falter due to short-term aid cycles, China's great green wall — the Three-North Shelterbelt Forest Program — thrives thanks to its long-term strategies and predictable funding, incentivizing local people and businesses to invest in restoration.
(2026-06-05). Leidesdorff Plaza Diamond Jubilee Historic Preservation along the American River Parkway. indybay.org "Our hearts tell us these grave markers should be replaced," Kiger said. "But we recognize and respect the ongoing discussion among community members and historians about their historical accuracy, and about finding the best way to address the offense and hurt they continue to cause."
(2026-06-05). Fireball seen after explosion at Mexico gas facility. aljazeera.com
(2026-06-05). Calls to action to parties to conflicts in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-06-05). Synergy in Action: IHL and Islamic Law for Humanitarian Outcomes. icrc.org
(2026-06-05). The humanitarian cost of non-compliance with IHL in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-06-05). UN envoys call on Trump to stop Israeli annexation. aljazeera.com
(2026-06-05). Latin America and the Caribbean: When seeking medical care is dangerous. icrc.org
(2026-06-05). Egypt: States Convene in Cairo to Reinforce Respect for Rules of War Amid Rising Conflicts. icrc.org
(2026-06-05). ICRC RED aircraft to operate from Jeddah to strengthen humanitarian access to Sudan. icrc.org
(2026-06-05). Searching for people missing in connection with the 1992-1993 armed conflict continues. icrc.org
(2026-06-05). Frequently asked questions: Understanding the ICRC's neutrality. icrc.org
(2026-06-05). Ethiopia: Beyond survival, a journey defined by possibility. icrc.org
(2026-06-05). Treatment of civilians in Colombia during 2025. icrc.org
(2026-06-05). Poland: High level briefing on IHL for the Polish ministries. icrc.org
(2026-06-05). ICRC report: Failure to respect rules of war deepened humanitarian crisis in Colombia in 2025. icrc.org
(2026-06-05). Children and adolescents in armed conflicts in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-06-05). Penal repression of serious violations of international humanitarian law — Factsheet. icrc.org
(2026-06-05). Democratic Republic of the Congo: Kimareki rebuilds a life beyond disability. icrc.org
(2026-06-05). Certificates and declarations of absence: A guidance note. icrc.org
(2026-06-05). Frequently asked questions: Our work in Mali. icrc.org
(2026-06-05). Georgia: Remains of eleven people missing in connection with 1992—93 armed conflict handed over to families. icrc.org
(2026-06-05). Upholding international humanitarian law in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-06-05). Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: Red Cross volunteers at the heart of the response in Bunia. icrc.org
(2026-06-05). Microsoft Workers Protest War Profiteering & Data Centers at SF Conference. indybay.org
(2026-06-05). Colombia 2025: A humanitarian crisis beyond numbers. icrc.org
(2026-06-05). Old Sacramento prepares for California 175 – State Capitol Juneteenth Dia de Los Negroes. indybay.org Reflecting deeply on the extensive words of Pope Leo XIV and his apology for the Catholic Church role in Chattel Slavery; his influence may have a strong impact toward officially recognizing the slavery auction blocks here in Old Sacramento and the ongoing impacts from Slavery throughout California.
(2026-06-05). NATO and Ukraine escalate war against Russia. wsws.org The latest Ukrainian attacks deep inside Russia, NATO maneuvers in the Baltic Sea and German-Ukrainian arms cooperation show: NATO is de facto waging war against Russia and risking a nuclear catastrophe.
(2026-06-05). Local authorities in Jalisco, Mexico move to silence well-known labor rights activist Luis Daniel Prieto Moreno. wsws.org Prieto Moreno has maintained a regular protest presence outside the Lagos de Moreno municipal presidency, using hand-lettered signs and chants to denounce corruption and abuse of power by local officials.
(2026-06-05). El incumplimiento del DIH agravó la situación humanitaria en Colombia en 2025. icrc.org
(2026-06-04). Iran Targets Enemy Vessel, US Fifth Fleet HQ, American Airbase After Violations Near Strait of Hormuz. orinocotribune.com The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has announced that its forces carried out retaliatory strikes against an enemy vessel, the headquarters of the US Fifth Fleet in Bahrain, and a regional American airbase following two acts of US aggression targeting Iranian assets. | In a statement released by its Public Relations Office on Wednesday, the IRGC said the developments began late at night when an Iranian oil tanker was struck near the Strait of Hormuz. | According to the statement, "Late last night, the aggressive US military struck an Iranian oil tanker with an aerial projectile in the vicinity of the Strai…
(2026-06-04). 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.
(2026-06-04). Trump Jnr tells investors he would avoid investing in China. scmp.com US President Donald Trump's eldest son warned against investing in China during an event for investors on Thursday in Zurich, even as his father's administration has pushed forward on plans to improve commercial ties between the two countries. | "I wouldn't," Donald Trump Jnr said when asked at the invitation-only event if he would invest in China. "I don't think we can pretend they're an ally. That would be, I think, foolish."
(2026-06-04). Trump's China visit: grins but little guarantees. strategic-culture.su By Andrew WONG | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | U.S. President Donald Trump's visit to China raises the question: what exactly did…
(2026-06-04). Iran: The art of controlling escalation dominance. thealtworld.com Iran's response to the American provocation made it crystal clear that the current incarnation of the proposed 60-day ceasefire framework does not hold. | MOSCOW — Iran holds an insurmountable escalation dominance in contrast with the U.S. And that's driving the vociferating Emperor of Barbaria absolutely nuts. | Let's quickly recap the highlights of the past week. In direct retaliation for a CENTCOM air attack on the outskirts of Bandar Abbas airport — a direct break of the "ceasefire" fiction — on the very same day the IRGC launched a targeted strike against a U.S. base in Kuwait. The IRGC was…
(2026-06-04). The Lebanon Glitch: How Multi-Front War is Overturning Trump-Iran Diplomacy. ummid.com Washington and Tehran continue exploring a possible agreement but escalating Israeli military operations in Lebanon threaten to derail diplomacy and deepen regional instability.
(2026-06-04). After Hormuz: Will Bab al-Mandab be Iran's next strategic lever. newarab.com 
As talks for a Concurrently, Israel's As tensions soared, Iran and its allies ann…
(2026-06-04). Israel, Iran and the Ceasefire Crisis: Who Is Undermining Peace Efforts? thinktank.pk As tensions continue to simmer between the United States and Iran, one question is increasingly dominating diplomatic discussions across the Middle East: Why do ceasefires repeatedly collapse when Israel is involved? The latest round of violence in Lebanon and the Gulf has once again exposed a recurring pattern. While Washington attempts to negotiate ceasefires and …
(2026-06-04). Hezbollah rejects 'humiliating' US-brokered Lebanon truce deal. newarab.com 
Our coverage has now concluded, here are the updates from today: | Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem on Thursday demanded a comprehensive ceasefire and Israel's withdrawal from Lebanon, as an official from his group confirmed it rejected a truce announced following talks between the two countries in Washington. | This comes as envoys from Israel and Lebanon had held a fourth round of US-brokered talks in Washington on Wednesday, agreeing to implement a ceasefire that hinged on Hezbollah halting its attacks. | Israeli strikes in Lebanon are still ongoing, despite the ceasefire announcement. | Iran's IRGC says Hezbollah…
(2026-06-04). In blow to Trump, US House votes for measure that would end Iran war. geo.tv 
An Iranian flag lies amidst the rubble of a building of the Sharif University of Technology, which was damaged in a strike, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, April 7, 2026. — ReutersFour Republicans join Democrats to back measure. House also backs Ukraine…
(2026-06-04). Has Iran ended drought by destroying US-Israel weather weapon. infobrics.org Iran's unexpected return of rainfall has sparked allegations of covert weather manipulation involving the US and Israel. Although the claims remain unproven, documented weather-modification programs, emerging geoengineering technologies, and a long history of secret military projects make the controversy difficult to dismiss.
(2026-06-04). House Votes To End Iran War, Trump Fumes At 4 Republicans Who Joined 'Dumocrats' In Passing Resolution. newsone.com 
Source: Andrew Harnik / Getty | On Wednesday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution to block President Donald Trump from ordering further strikes on Iran, with the hopes of putting an end to what might be the most confusing, nonsensical war the U.S. has ever been engaged in. In fact, four Republican lawmakers, who appear to have suddenly grown a spine, joined 211 Democrats in voting to end the attacks on Iran, which, of course, has Trump fuming at the GOP members for choosing sense over loyalty, not that it's Congress' job to be loyal to the president in the first place — although don't t…
(2026-06-04). Trump says deal close but Iran FM says 'no tangible progress' in talks. geo.tv 
This screen grab made on June 3, 2026, from a handout video released by US Central Command on June 2, 2026, shows what the US military says is a missile strike by US forces on the Botswana-flagged M/T Lexie, an unladen oil tanker attempting to sail to an Iranian port in violation of an…
(2026-06-04). Trump slams 'unpatriotic' US House vote to end Iran war. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump speaks during the signing ceremony for an executive order on mail ballots, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, March 31, 2026. — Reuters/FileVote comes in middle of final talks with Iran: Trump.Four Republicans cast votes in support of…
(2026-06-04). Colombia At the Imperial Crossroads. uwidata.com By Prof.Dr. Fernando Esteche The results of the first round of the Colombian presidential election on May 31st are no surprise to those of us who have maintained, ever since Trump designated Petro as "next" after the operation against Maduro, that Colombia would lose these elections due to the lethal combination of pressure from Washington, …
(2026-06-04). Five months of imperialist kidnapping of President Maduro and Deputy Cilia Flores denounced. radiohc.cu The Venezuela-Cuba National Movement of Friendship and Mutual Solidarity denounced that five months have passed since the illegal kidnapping of the constitutional president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, and the deputy and first lady, Cilia Flores. The solidarity organization detailed that both popular leaders remain arbitrarily deprived of their liberty in a United States prison, where they were forcibly taken following the invasion of the South American nation. | The statement characterizes this act as a crude geopolitical maneuver executed by the Trump Administration, which seeks to unilaterally impose the law…
(2026-06-04). NDAA: New US Bill Will Fuse Israel And US Militaries Into One. popularresistance.org Amid widespread and growing public opposition to the Israeli genocide of Gaza and South Lebanon, a controversial new bill seeks to formally integrate the U.S. and Israeli militaries like never before, making it difficult to tell where one ends and the other begins. | Section 224 of the 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) proposes to join the two forces together at the hip, laying the groundwork for extensive cooperation into "seemingly every manner of U.S.-Israeli military-industrial complex cooperation," according to the Institute for Responsible Statecraft.
(2026-06-04). UN force says peacekeeper killed, 2 wounded in south Lebanon. newarab.com 
The United Nations Interim Force in "A UNIFIL peacekeeper died early this morning from critical injuries sustained when mortar shells struck his position," a statement from the force said, adding that an investigation had been launched. | Meanwhile, Israel struck south Lebanon on Thursday and threatened new attacks on Beirut despite an announcement hours earlier that Israel and Le…
(2026-06-04). Hezbollah rejects US-brokered ceasefire deal between Israel and Lebanon. aljazeera.com Hezbollah has condemned a US-brokered ceasefire framework accepted by Israel and Lebanon…
(2026-06-04). Lebanon latest: Hezbollah rejects US plan as Israel continues attacks. aljazeera.com Al Jazeera's Obaida Hitto has the latest from Lebanon where a new diplomatic push has done little to quell violence.
(2026-06-04). Israeli Attacks Kill Four in Lebanon as 'New Ceasefire' Doesn't Stop Strikes. news.antiwar.com On Wednesday evening, it was announced that Israel and Lebanon had agreed to a new ceasefire. Officials, of course, have been reporting that there has been a ceasefire between the two sides since mid-April, but several hundred people have been killed in the fighting that's gone on during that "ceasefire." This latest deal was described …
(2026-06-04). Israel and Lebanon agree to conditional ceasefire. aljazeera.com Deal is made through US-brokered talks in Washington, DC, that did not include Hezbollah.
(2026-06-04). Israel Has Engineered a Deadly Shortage of Medications and Health Care in Gaza. truthout.org My mother has been a hypertension patient for the past 25 years. Ever since her initial diagnosis, she has adhered strictly to her prescribed medication. Yet since the genocide broke out, her medicine gradually ran out until it vanished from the markets altogether, with no clinic, pharmacy, warehouse, or stockpile left untouched by the shortage. Eventually, my mother was forced to redraw her… |
(2026-06-04). Stop the Persecution of the Solidarity Movement for Palestine in Norway! samidoun.net 
Samidoun is republishing the following statement from Bergen 4 Palestine: Call to Support and defend the 22 arrested! Throughout Europe and North America we have seen numerous cases of police brutality against activists protesting the still ongoing genocide in Palestine. Norway, the ostensibly tolerant social democratic "peace nation", is no exception. On 11 October 2025, …
(2026-06-04). Democracy Now! 2026-06-04 Thursday. democracynow.org Headlines for June 04, 2026; Voices from Delaney Hall: Family and Community Members Demand Release of Loved Ones from ICE Jail; Far-Right Leaders, Including Ex-CBP Chief Greg Bovino, Convene in Portugal for "Remigration Summit"; "Notes from an ICE Chaser": Tracking Trump's Mass Deportation Campaign on the Ground; Pulitzer Prize-Winning Historian Ada Ferrer on Cuba's Crisis, U.S. Sanctions and Family Separation | Headlines for June 04, 2026; Voices from Delaney Hall: Family and Community Members Demand Release of Loved Ones from ICE Jail; Far-Right Leaders, Including Ex-CBP Chief…
(2026-06-04). Russian companies express interest in investing in Cuba. radiohc.cu Russian companies are willing to invest in long-term projects in Cuba despite external pressure, said Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko, co-chair of the Joint Intergovernmental Commission. | "Despite external pressure, Russian companies continue to expand their presence in Cuba and are willing to invest in long-term projects," Chernyshenko stated during a business dialogue entitled "Russia-Cuba: Cooperation in Turbulent Conditions. Investment, Tourism, Technologies," held within the framework of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF 2026). | Among the promising areas of cooperation, the R…
(2026-06-04). Parlatino warns of dangerous U.S. military threat against Cuba. radiohc.cu The Board of Directors of the Latin American and Caribbean Parliament (Parlatino) expressed its concern this Wednesday regarding what it described as a real and dangerous threat of the use of military force, referring to recent pronouncements by US authorities about attacking Cuba. | Through a declaration approved by the regional body, the Latin American Parliament (Parlatino) reaffirmed its commitment to the principles of International Law, the Charter of the United Nations, and the Proclamation of Latin America and the Caribbean as a Zone of Peace, while calling for the preservation of regional stability throug…
(2026-06-04). Event in Beijing commemorates Raúl Castro's 95th birthday, reaffirming historic alliance between China and Cuba. radiohc.cu In Beijing, the Cuban Embassy organized an event commemorating the 95th birthday of General Raúl Castro, which gained political significance with the expressions of support for Cuba from Chinese authorities. The gathering brought together representatives of the Chinese Communist Party, diplomats, and academics amidst increasing US pressure against the island. | The event took place at a time of escalating tensions between the United States and Cuba, with new economic and energy sanctions, as well as increased diplomatic and legal pressure on Cuban authorities. In Washington, the rhetoric of "regime change" resurf…
(2026-06-04). Cuba's Health Miracles While Under Blockade. radiohc.cu By Nuvpreet Kalra | Last week, the Cuban Center for Molecular Immunology (CIM) announced a major health breakthrough with VAXIRA, a vaccine treatment for lung cancer. This is a remarkable achievement, made only more impressive by the fact that this is Cuba's second lung cancer vaccine. | The vaccine stops the progression of cancer by developing the patient's immune system to fight off cancer cells. This has proven to significantly prolong people's survival. Since 2013, the vaccine has been monitored, trialled, and tested on more than 1,300 patients. Over a ten-year period, patients survived a median of 76.6 month…
(2026-06-04). The Grass Is Greener: Interview With Milwaukee Activist That Visited Cuba. wibailoutpeople.org Christy Breihan is back from Cuba! | Our guest is a local peace activist who recently returned from a solidarity visit to Cuba. We talk about the island, its achievements, its people, and the deadly and intensifying attacks on it by the U.S.
(2026-06-04). Banco extranjero suspende operaciones en Cuba con Visa y Mastercard. radiohc.cu El Banco Central de Cuba informó este miércoles que recibió comunicación del banco extranjero, procesador de las operaciones que se realizan en el país utilizando tarjetas VISA y Mastercard, que interrumpió su relación con la empresa Fincimex S.A.. | Dicha interrupción se relaciona directamente con la Orden Ejecutiva número 14.404, del 1 de mayo pasado, emitida por el presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, como parte de su estrategia de asfixia contra el pueblo de Cuba. | A partir de la decisión, Cuba se ve imposibilitada de recibir ingresos como resultado de la comercialización de bienes y servicios por int…
(2026-06-04). Un joven keniano fisicultorista y médico. radiohc.cu 
El estudiante keniano Elmer Gitonga Njuguna encontró en Cuba una familia en uno de los gimnasio del municipio Arroyo Naranjo, donde practica el fisiculturismo en sus momentos de ocio y distrae su mente de la dura cotidianidad que se vive en la isla caribeña, causada por el criminal bloqueo de Estados Unidos. | El joven, natural de Nairobi, estudia el 5to año en la facultad Julio Trigo, perteneciente al hospital clínico y quirúrgico con el mismo nombre y cuenta que desde el 2023 fue a un GYM cercano a su domicilio atraído por mejorar su apariencia física y siguiendo las sugerencias de un amigo. | ´Todo come…
(2026-06-04). Las montañas son escenario vital de la agricultura cubana. radiohc.cu En medio de un agudo déficit en la producción de alimentos y ante el recrudecido bloqueo estadounidense, los cubanos siguen mirando hacia las zonas montañosas, para en la medida de las posibilidades aplicar la estrategia integral de desarrollo. | Esa perspectiva de avance multifacético se esboza en el Plan Turquino, cuyo aniversario 39 es rememorado, porque a pesar de las carencias materiales sigue en pie como uno de los objetivos económicos y sociales. | Concebido para aplicar en 54 municipios de 11 provincias, el bosquejo fue creado oficialmente el dos de junio de 1987 por el general de ejército Raúl Castro y c…
(2026-06-04). Periodistas cubanos reconocen el ejemplo de Raúl Castro. radiohc.cu 
Periodistas cercanos al general de Ejército Raúl Castro Ruz, destacaron este miércoles su vida y labor, entre anécdotas, reflexiones y testimonios inéditos que reafirman los extraordinarios méritos, cualidades y aportes del líder revolucionario cubano. | Un panel denominado ´95 años de ejemplo ª permitió en la Casa de la Prensa, en La Habana, que los profesionales del gremio Talía González, Katiuska Blanco, Yunet López y Raúl Abreu demostraran por qué, como dijera este último, "Raúl Castro está presente en el corazón del pueblo". | Todos coincidieron en que resulta imposible hablar del general de Ejérc…
(2026-06-04). Israeli strikes on residential buildings kill nine in Gaza City. aljazeera.com Israeli strikes on residential buildings have killed nine Palestinians, setting homes ablaze and leaving destruction.
(2026-06-04). Australian flotilla survivors describe ordeal after Gaza mission. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-04). Gaza is being offered coercion, not reconstruction. aljazeera.com Mladenov's plan turns rebuilding from a humanitarian obligation into a weapon of political control.
(2026-06-04). Gaza aid volunteers enter fourth day of hunger strike in Libya. newarab.com 
More than a week after setting out The activists, part of the Global Sumud Land Convoy, disappeared on 25 May while attempting to negotiate safe passage for hundreds of volunteers and aid vehicles travelling towards Egypt and the Rafah cros…
(2026-06-04). Rubio distances himself from Netanyahu's Gaza plan. aljazeera.com House Democrats question US Secretary of State Marco Rubio about the lack of progress on Trump's 20 point Gaza plan.
(2026-06-04). Gaza surgeon wins New Jersey House primary on healthcare not bombs campaign. nationofchange.org Dr. Adam Hamawy, a retired Army combat surgeon who treated patients in Gaza during Israel's assault on the enclave, won New Jersey's Democratic primary in a deep-blue congressional district after running on a platform centered on healthcare, economic reform, immigration policy, and opposition to U.S. support for the war in Gaza.
(2026-06-04). Israeli restrictions on fuel and supplies have hospitals in Gaza on the verge of shutting down. mondoweiss.net 
Health officials in Gaza say Israel is waging an aggressive campaign against Gaza's healthcare system by deliberately calibrating restrictions on fuel and supplies to keep hospitals on the brink of collapse.
(2026-06-04). Human Rights Watch Mourns the Passing of Carola Frediani. hrw.org Human Rights Watch is deeply saddened by the death on June 3, 2026, of Carola Frediani at the age of 51 following a long illness. Carola was an information and security technologist at Human Rights Watch and a longtime journalist. She was regarded as an authoritative voice on the relationship between technology, security, and digital rights. | Click to expand Image | Carola Fredani.
(2026-06-04). The making of Sudan's RSF. aljazeera.com Sudan's Rapid Support Forces have a long history of violations, going back to when they were known as the 'Janjaweed'.
(2026-06-04). 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.
(2026-06-04). Morocco faces familiar foes at World Cup 2026. newarab.com 
(2026-06-04). Is This A Glimpse Of The Aircraft That Gave Birth To The F-47. twz.com 
A purported sighting over Area 51 has features that would fit with what we think we know about the F-47, but many questions remain.
(2026-06-04). Phoenix rising: women, AI, and the architecture of a world that cares. onlineopinion.com.au The future of AI may depend less on engineers than on the women who understand care, vulnerability and survival.
(2026-06-04). Bondi Beach attack hero Ahmed charged with assaulting father. newarab.com 
A Sydney man credited with saving dozens of lives during last year's deadly mass shooting on
(2026-06-04). No, rolling back these environmental rules won't lower your grocery bill. grist.org 
Nearly six years ago, during Donald Trump's first term in the White House, the president signed a piece of bipartisan legislation introduced to phase out the rampant use of hydrofluorocarbons, or HFCs, which are potent greenhouse gases commonly used in commercial cooling equipment in grocery stores and air-conditioning systems. | At the time, he praised the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act, created in line with an international agreement to tamp down widespread use of the "super pollutant," as something that would benefit U.S. manufacturers working to produce alternative and less environmentally harmf…
(2026-06-04). REST Act Added to the NYS Senate Agenda. mediasanctuary.org The Rent Emergency Stabilization for Tenants Act, also know as the REST Act was recently added to the New York State Senate Agenda and may be voted on before the end of the 2026 legislative session. Bebhinn Francis, an organizer with the United Tenants of Albany joins us to discuss this development. Lennox Apudo reports.
(2026-06-04). High-speed train travels through golden wheat fields at the foot of Mount Hua in Huayin, Shaanxi. ecns.cn A high-speed train passes through golden wheat fields at the foot of Mount Hua in Huayin, Shaanxi Province, June 3, 2026.
(2026-06-04). Germany admits failure to secure UNSC seat likely due to support for Israel. aljazeera.com For the first time, Germany has failed to win a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council.
(2026-06-04). A UK in decline needs to rediscover supply-side economics. scmp.com I just spent two weeks in a broken Britain, which is an unfortunately apt description for a country that has fallen from its former glory. Its people are funny, witty, creative, intelligent, sports-mad and educated, part of a society that has constantly evolved over the last millennium, its imperial heritage bringing in cultures from around the globe. It is a green and pleasant land, beautiful in spring and summer, and not too bad in the autumn. | Yet the once great nation is now dealing with a…
(2026-06-04). Saturday 6/6: Suds, Snacks and Socialism ⚪ Seize the Time! The Need for Left Unity Now. indybay.org Starry Plough Pub – 3101 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley | Also viewable online via Zoom…
(2026-06-04). Hunger Strikers Facing Solitary Confinement in Adelanto ICE Processing Center, According To Anonymous Source. lataco.com Detainees claim they're being punished for refusing to eat, in protest of sanitary conditions and non-responses to their medical needs inside of the facility.
(2026-06-04). NATO Military Committee Chair calls for national defense to include civilians. infobrics.org European citizens are not prepared for war and do not want to go to war.
(2026-06-04). Due close ties with Israel, Germany loses out on UNSC seat. newarab.com 
Portugal and Austria defeated Germany's close relations with Israel and leading role in rallying support for Ukraine may have cost Berlin a seat on the UN Security Council, Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul remarked. | "We have always taken a clear stance on certain issues, and these are positions that not all member states share," Wadephul told reporters. | "The fact that…
(2026-06-04). FM: The harder Japan tries to hide its past, the louder the alarm rings for the world. ecns.cn Japan has been rather quiet about its militarist invasion, war crimes, and obligations under international law, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning said on Wednesday, warning that the harder Japan tries to cover up its past, the louder the alarm rings for the international community.
(2026-06-04). Why is a US Ebola facility in Kenya sparking protests? aljazeera.com The plan has drawn backlash from Kenyans as well as the country's union of healthcare workers.
(2026-06-04). 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.
(2026-06-04). The Unseen Ledger: How Non-Resident Indians Leverage Crypto Gift Cards Beyond Remittances. ummid.com Buying crypto gift cards with digital assets allows, especiallu Non Resident Indians (NRIs) for the direct allocation of specific consumer value to a relative's smartphone, bypassing the need for currency exchange houses or navigating local bank account minimums for minor transactions.
(2026-06-04). Ivory Coast beats France in World Cup warning to one of the favourites. aljazeera.com Ivory Coast defeats France 2-1 in friendly ahead of the 2026 World Cup, as Manchester United's Amad Diallo seals win.
(2026-06-04). Thousands protest in Albania against coastal resort linked to Jared Kushner. aljazeera.com Environmental organisations have called for the project's suspension, citing threats to biodiversity.
(2026-06-04). Gunfire kills teen, wounds three after US graduation ceremony. geo.tv 
Members of law enforcement stand guard as people protest against federal immigration sweeps, in downtown Los Angeles, California, US. — Reuters/File Gunfire after a graduation ceremony at a northern California high school killed a teenager and wounded three other people on…
(2026-06-04). Nationwide hospital protests against planned cuts in Germany. wsws.org Staff at over 50 hospitals across Germany recently protested against the government's planned cuts in the healthcare and nursing sectors, which threaten wages, working conditions and the existence of many hospitals.
(2026-06-04). New EU return regulation: Attacks on democratic right and mass expulsions. wsws.org The European Parliament and EU states have agreed a new return regulation that abolishes the fundamental right to asylum and normalises collaboration with fascist parties.
(2026-06-04). Canada PM unveils AI strategy, warns of foreign dominance. scmp.com Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney launched his AI strategy on Thursday, warning that his country's slow adoption of the frontier technology had created risks and that domestic capacity needed a boost to avoid it being "weaponised against us". | Reducing Canada's reliance on the US is a central part of Carney's agenda, and his AI strategy nodded to concern about the influence of US tech giants. | "We are highly dependent on foreign suppliers for the infrastructure that powers AI," he said.
(2026-06-04). No Tech For Fascism, War, Plunder. popularresistance.org Bay Area, CA — 700 anti-war, labor, and community organizers from across the country gathered from May 30th to June 1st for an Anti-Imperialist Political Conference, Peace Forum, and mass protest in response to the Trump administration's attacks on working people around the world, aided by increasingly powerful tech and weapons companies, many of them based in the Bay Area. The protest targeted OpenAI and ScaleAI headquarters in downtown San Francisco and included testimonies from communities directly impacted by US high-tech warfare, environmental destruction by data centers, and AI-powered ICE surveillanc…
(2026-06-04). Rights group sues South African government over US arms exports. aljazeera.com Case challenges permits approved by South Africa's arms control body, citing compliance failures and oversight gaps.
(2026-06-04). Here is why we sanctioned Hillel at the New School and why students everywhere should follow our lead. mondoweiss.net 
In May, the New School's Student Senate sanctioned its Hillel chapter for its ties to Israeli war crimes and violations of international law. With 850 chapters worldwide, students everywhere should join the campaign to "Drop Hillel."
(2026-06-04). N Korea's Kim Jong Un calls for 'exponential' expansion of nuclear arsenal. aljazeera.com Kim says expansion necessary due to worsening security threats, long-term confrontations with 'most ferocious enemies'.
(2026-06-04). Wrong, Daily Mail, The Thwaites Glacier Isn't About to 'COLLAPSE'. wattsupwiththat.com The DM's tone implies the inevitability of collapse. But that's wrong.
(2026-06-04). JoSAA 2026 Registration, Choice Filling Begin Today: Link, Steps. ummid.com JoSAA online registration and choice filling via the official website 'josaa.nic.in' of the students seeking admission in IITs, NITs and other premium engineering institutions based on their JEE Advanced 2026 score is starting from today i.e. Tuesday June 2, 2026.
(2026-06-04). Living shoreline aims to mitigate flooding, erosion in Lewes, Delaware. whyy.org 
This story is part of the From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to know about climate change? What would you like us to cover?
| As climate change threatens rising seas and stronger storms, the popular vacation destination of Lewes, Delaware, faces frequent tidal flooding. | Floods in the low-lying beach town have led to road closures, high flood insurance costs and lost revenue for…
(2026-06-04). An urban narrative centered on water. ecns.cn China's river city is transforming itself from a transit hub into a cultural destination through poetry, heritage and the landscapes of the Yangtze.
(2026-06-04). Sunday 6/14: Rise Up, Sing Out! 1st Amendment Freedoms Concert – Nationwide Watch Parties & Protests. indybay.org NYC concert; | Nationwide protest rallies and concert watch events…
(2026-06-04). Saturday 6/13: Human Banner on Ocean Beach. indybay.org Ocean Beach – Stairwell 17 | 1000 Great Hwy | San Francisco, CA 94121…
(2026-06-04). Sunday 6/14: U.S. Policy Towards Israel/Palestine: How to Change It. indybay.org Unitarian Universalist of San Francisco | 1187 Franklin St. | San Francisco…
(2026-06-04). Victorian teachers oppose Australian Education Union/Labor deal on wages and conditions. wsws.org After years of mounting anger over worsening conditions and real pay cuts, and a 98 percent vote for industrial action, many educators view the agreement as another betrayal.
(2026-06-04). Democrats force vote on Trump's $1.8bn settlement fund in 'vote-a-rama'. aljazeera.com Republicans seek to pass $70bn immigration-enforcement funding, but must endure series of votes on controversial issues.
(2026-06-04). President of Colombia Calls Out 'Proof of Fraud' in Presidential Elections. orinocotribune.com The president of Colombia, Gustavo Petro, denounced an alleged electoral fraud in the first round of the presidential elections through deliberate manipulation of the voter registry and the preliminary counting system. Petro stated that he verified evidence to support his claim, and expressed his willingness to hand it over to competent authorities. | The Colombian president stated that his decision not to recognize the preliminary count issued by a private entity is based on finding compelling evidence, emphasizing that his commitment to the people and his life struggles have motivated him to risk everything by…
(2026-06-04). A Customer Loyalty Recipe: 5 Ingredients That Matter. moguldom.com While it's important to keep attracting new customers, you also need to be able to retain existing customers. Loyalty is built on five key ingredients: consistency, engagement, community, personalization and rewards. Below we'll explain why each of these ingredients matters. #1) Consistency Customers should be able to keep using your product or service without the …
(2026-06-04). Now CUET (UG) 2026 online exams face technical glitches. ummid.com In another blow to the National Testing Agency (NTA), CUET (UG) 2026 online exams of over 3,700 candidates were rescheduled due to technical glitches.
(2026-06-04). Israel added in UN list of countries committing sexual violence. ummid.com Refusing to bow down to Zionist pressure, the United Nations has included Israel in its blacklist of countries committing sexual violence against civilians asserting the world body has 'credible information' in this regard.
(2026-06-04). Protests grow over Trump family-linked resort project in Albania. scmp.com A massive coastal development project linked to Jared Kushner, the son-in-law of US President Donald Trump, is facing growing resistance from protesters in Albania. | The government says the development on the Adriatic coast would be transformational for the former communist nation as it seeks to enter the high-end tourism market and pushes for European Union membership.
(2004-06-26). 'Surprise' election result poses new challenges for Colombia's left. links.org.au 
The rapid rise of a far-right candidate in the presidential campaign should not have been a surprise. A left win in the second round won't be easy, but the battle is far from over, writes Ana Cristina Carvalhaes.
(2026-06-04). Billionaire Trump backers smash up CBS "60 Minutes" wsws.org Oracle CEO Larry Ellison and his son David, CEO of Paramount, are seeking to convert CBS into another Trump mouthpiece like Fox News.
(2026-06-04). Family fears for Palestinian detainee's life in Israeli jail. newarab.com 
For nearly a year and a half, Nader Abu Hilal has waited for news of his son. | Each update that reaches the family home in Dura, south of Hebron in the occupied West Bank, brings fresh anxiety. The latest reports suggest that Azmi Abu Hilal, a 31-year-old lawyer with dwarfism, has lost significant weight, suffers from persistent pain and may be battling a serious illness while held in "We want our sons to be free," Nader Abu Hilal, Azmi's father, tells The New Arab. "We were shocked by the violen…
(2026-06-04). Unpaid super is wage theft. From July, the excuses run out. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-04). Elon Musk's SpaceX eyes $1.77tn valuation ahead of blockbuster IPO. aljazeera.com Texas-based rocket company announces plans to sell shares at $135 apiece, aiming to raise approximately $75bn.
(2026-06-04). EU trade chief swipes at China's overcapacity, but seeks 'meaningful' talks with Beijing. scmp.com EU trade chief Maros Sefcovic has called for practical approaches and "meaningful discussion" to tackle the growing trade concerns between Brussels and Beijing, following his meeting with China's chief international trade negotiator, Li Chenggang, on the sideline of a ministerial meeting at the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) in Paris. | Sefcovic opened his press conference on Thursday by stressing the urgency of crafting policy responses to the non-market practices…
(2026-06-04). What Are Cryptocurrency Market Makers and How Do They Work? moguldom.com Crypto market making is one of those mechanisms that keeps exchanges functional but rarely gets explained clearly. Most traders interact with its effects every time they place an order — they just don't think about where the liquidity on the other side comes from. This article covers who market makers are, what they actually do, and …
(2026-06-04). Northern Sea Route: How Russia & China Are Forging 'Polar Silk Road'. infobrics.org The joint venture was tasked with designing and building high ice-class container vessels…
(2026-06-04). As Ebola Virus Spreads, We See the Terrifying Effects of Trump Dismantling USAID. truthout.org In 2018, when the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) experienced a severe Ebola outbreak, more than 30 experts from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), close to 20 disaster-response specialists from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), and 120 additional USAID staff were on the ground attempting to manage the outbreak, according to estimates from Friends of… |
(2026-06-04). "I use the story to do the thinking" : Ann Leckie on Writing "Radiant Star" publicbooks.org "Panicking never helps. Building a new model of how things work (in your mind, and in the world) is going to take time and will be the result of many small, inglorious acts."
(2026-06-04). Hundreds protest in Libya outside UN agency against undocumented migrants. aljazeera.com Protesters accuse the UN of settling undocumented migrants in the country, a claim the agency rejects.
(2026-06-04). Broader Impact of Karnataka Leadership Change. ummid.com The Congress leadership is looking beyond immediate state-level considerations, and its strategy is focused on long-term organisational consolidation in preparation for the 2028 Karnataka Assembly elections and the 2029 Lok Sabha elections.
(2026-06-04). Leaders' visits offer view of China's future. ecns.cn Humanoid robots performing martial arts, robotic dogs demonstrating their agility and robots dancing to foreign folk music have become some of the more unusual scenes on foreign leaders' trips to China this year.
(2026-06-04). Blood in the well: One town's fight against the slaughterhouse polluting it. grist.org 
When Trish Leigey's taps started running brown and foul in late 2019, she had an uneasy suspicion about what was tainting the once-clear mountain water. | Tests later confirmed her hunch. Bovine DNA had infiltrated drinking water supplies in rural Loganton, Pennsylvania — contamination her lawyers linked to Nicholas Meat and its practice of spreading liquefied animal waste on nearby fields. | That may not have surprised many of Leigey's neighbors. Most of them were well aware of the desiccated animal parts occasionally strewn across local roads. Not many gave a second thought to trucks spraying a cocktai…
(2026-06-04). Feds Plan Biggest Lease of Land in Colorado History to Oil and Gas Companies. truthout.org A federal agency will offer tens of thousands of acres in northwestern Colorado that the nation's largest elk herd relies upon for migration, foraging and winter habitat to oil and gas companies for lease in the state's biggest such sale in modern history. More than 100 parcels included in a June 16 lease sale by the Bureau of Land Management encompass elk, pronghorn and mule deer migration… |
(2026-06-04). Block the bombs: Support grows for US bill to restrict arms for Israel. aljazeera.com 'Long road' remains ahead as bill garners 73 co-sponsors one year after its introduction in Congress, advocates say.
(2026-06-04). Iran leader says dealt enemies 'decisive blow' in MidEast war. newarab.com 
(2026-06-04). How Israel is preparing the expulsion of Palestinians from E1. newarab.com 
East Jerusalem – From 1997 to 2007, Displaced next to a Jerusalem municipal landfill, these Bedouins not only lost their homes but also their traditional way of life, now living in stone townhouses with limited grazing land for their livestock. | The homes they were expelled from are today a part of the Israeli settlement of Ma'ale Adum…
(2026-06-04). Quiz: World Cup 2026 — player and team records, key statistics. aljazeera.com Test your football knowledge before the World Cup begins with a 10-question quiz.
(2026-06-04). The Wealth Gap Is Real. So Is the Access Gap. Here Is What to Know. moguldom.com Black Americans build. They start businesses, invest, hustle harder than the data ever fully captures, and do it in a financial system that has never been designed with them in mind. The wealth gap between Black and white Americans is well documented. What gets less attention is the access gap that feeds it. Access to …
(2026-06-04). Electric three-wheelers gaining traction overseas. ecns.cn At a workshop owned by Jiangsu Zhufeng Electromechanical Technology Co in Xuzhou, Jiangsu province, a buyer evaluated an electric three-wheeler model destined for Indonesia, discussing modifications with engineers, who took detailed notes on the customer's requirements.
(2026-06-04). OFSS Inter 2nd Selection List 2026 Out, Confirm Admission Before June 02. ummid.com Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has released 2026 OFSS Inter Second Selection List or Merit List of students, who have applied for admission in Class 11 (Intermediate) through Online Facilitation System For Students for the year 2026-28, website www.ofssbihar.info.
(2026-06-04). UGEAC Counselling 2026: Last Date of Registration June 05. ummid.com The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECE) has asked students seeking admission in First Year Engineering Courses (B.E./B Tech) in Bihar to register via its official website 'bcece.admissions.nic.in' before June 05, 2026 to participate in the Under Graduate Engineering Admission Counseling 2026 [UGEAC 2026].
(2026-06-04). Held by ICE, US Palestinian activist Sarsour's health declines. newarab.com 
Over two months after his Family and attorneys of Sarsour, who is in his early 50s and has type 2 diabetes that requires daily monitoring of his blood sugar level, say he has lost around 30 pounds and has experienced severe abdominal pain. They say he h…
(2026-06-04). Indonesia arrests officials in crackdown on corruption. aljazeera.com Indonesia's deputy minister for immigration affairs has been arrested after about 10 hours of questioning.
(2026-06-04). China Assigned a Government Official to Every Poor Family. Here Is What That Actually Looks Like. orinocotribune.com 
Most people know China reduced poverty at a historic scale. Very few understand the specific mechanism that made it work. | When people talk about China's poverty reduction campaign, the conversation usually jumps straight to the big numbers. Hundreds of millions lifted out of extreme poverty. Massive infrastructure investment. Rural development at scale. | Those numbers are real. But they miss the part of the system that is actually interesting. | The interesting part is not the money. It is the accountability structure underneath it. | Under China's targeted poverty alleviation program, local governments did no…
(2026-06-04). China ramps up agri, rural vitalization. ecns.cn China's newly released plan for agricultural and rural modernization through 2030 sends a strong signal that the country is prioritizing one of the most challenging aspects of its modernization goal and focusing on food security, technological innovation, and the integration of urban and rural development, experts said.
(2026-06-04). 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.
(2026-06-04). 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.
(2026-06-04). Visit signals pragmatic engagement. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's visit to Canada signals an effort by both sides to strengthen ties as Ottawa seeks to diversify trade and navigate growing uncertainty in its economic relationship with the United States, experts say.
(2026-06-04). Camden's mayor says investments in public safety, jobs and neighborhoods are making the city stronger. whyy.org From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? Camden Mayor Vic Carstarphen used his State of the City address to argue that investments in neighborhoods, public safety and community partnerships are helping drive continued improvements in residents' quality of life. | Carstarphen delivered his"Neighborhoods First: A City for All" presentation at the Camden High School campus Wednesday night, making the case that the city is not only "Camden Strong," but "Camden Stronger," adding "Camden is no longer…
(2026-06-04). UK far-right accused of exploiting killing of Henry Nowak. aljazeera.com UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer accused right-wing figures of exploiting the killing of Henry Nowak for political gain.
(2026-06-04). RFK Jr. Pursues Federal Government Access to Americans' Medical Records. truthout.org US health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is pursuing federal government access to most Americans' medical records, in a quest to research a link between vaccines and autism — a connection the medical establishment studied for decades and flatly rejects. The Department of Health and Human Services is seeking data from little-known state systems that allow hospitals and clinics to exchange… |
(2026-06-04). UAW bureaucracy releases "highlights" of fourth sellout deal at Nexteer. wsws.org Rank-and-file workers have already denounced the deal as the same contract they have already rejected three times.
(2026-06-04). Acts of revenge: Israel arrests Palestinian women footballers and students. radiohc.cu By Fayha Shalash in Ramallah, occupied Palestine | The pounding on the door came before dawn. | When Ahmed Safi awoke to the sound of Israeli soldiers storming his apartment building in Birzeit town, he assumed they were there for someone else. | The Palestinian father never imagined the raid would end with the arrest of his 20-year-old daughter, Sama, a psychology student at Birzeit University, north of Ramallah in the occupied West Bank. | "We were surprised, even shocked. We never expected the raid to be for her arrest," Ahmed told Middle East Eye. | According to the family, soldiers entered the building in th…
(2026-06-04). Israel's Smotrich announces plan for 2,162 homes in occupied West Bank. aljazeera.com The far-right finance minister says the new houses will 'strengthen our hold on the land'.
(2026-06-04). Nigeria's second-chance schools: women balancing study and survival. aljazeera.com Women in northern Nigeria return to school after years out, but must balance childcare, duties and costs.
(2026-06-04). Workers and youth oppose Iran war and Labor's austerity measures at meetings in Australia and NZ. wsws.org "Workers should unite to fight. Workers are oppressed, but without them, the capitalists have no wealth."
(2026-06-04). AP EAMCET (EAPCET) 2026 Result Date June 01: Link to Check. ummid.com The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) is releasing the result of AP EAPCET 2026 Engineering, Agriculture and Pharmacy, formerly known as AP EAMCET 2026, along with the Merit List and Toppers Name and Score, on its official website 'cets.apsche.ap.gov.in'.
(2026-06-04). Who murdered Rania Al-Abassi's Children. newarab.com 
The New Arab/Al-Araby Al-Jadeed Cartoon of the Day by Palestinian-Jordanian editorial cartoonist Emad Hajjaj.
(2026-06-04). JEE Advanced 2026 Result Date June 01, Time 10:00 AM. ummid.com IIT Roorkee is releasing the JEE Advanced 2026 Result, along with the Merit List and Toppers Names and their All India Rank (AIR), on its official website jeeadv.ac.in.
(2026-06-04). Two More Journalists Arrested in Rwanda. hrw.org Two journalists affiliated with the YouTube channel Imbarutso ya Demokarasi are facing charges for reporting on Kwa Kabuga or the Kigali Transit Center, an unofficial detention facility where authorities hold people deemed "undesirable," and one of the capital's worst kept secrets. Augustin Nsanzimana, a cameraman and editor, and Emmanuel Niyonshuti, a broadcast journalist, are currently being held in pre-trial detention, which was confirmed by a judge on June 2. At a May 26 court hearing, the prosecution accused the two of "publish[ing] rumors that may incite fear," a criminal offense vague enough to be used to…
(2026-06-04). 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.
(2026-06-04). Trump ordered limits on voting by mail. The Postal Service is moving to make states comply. mronline.org 
"Widespread chaos and confusion is the goal of this executive order," Cliff Albright, co-founder of Black Voters Matter, said in a statement.
(2026-06-04). The Strikers and Their Families Come First. fightbackbetter.com 
This past week has seen it all. A lot has been written and said. | There is no doubt that the violence perpetrated by law enforcement has taken over the headlines. Joint operations between Newark Police, New Jersey State Police, and ICE outside of the Delaney Hall concentration camp are the most distressing news this state has seen so far. We have even
(2026-06-04). China rejects OECD report on industrial subsidies as 'one-sided' amid EU trade tensions. scmp.com China has rejected a recent OECD report that said its firms receive far higher government subsidies than international peers, calling the findings "one-sided and arbitrary" at a time when EU concerns over Beijing's industrial policy are intensifying. | "The report's definition of 'subsidies' lacks a unified standard and statistical framework, and deviates from consensus under multilateral frameworks such as the World Trade Organization," the Ministry of Commerce said in a statement on…
(2026-06-04). Sabalenka 'mentally off track' as French Open exit made her want to 'quit'. aljazeera.com World number one Aryna Sabalenka let a two-set lead slip in a French Open quarterfinal defeat by Diana Shnaider.
(2026-06-04). Congo's deadly perfect storm. mronline.org 
ROGER McKENZIE highlights how health workers in DRC are struggling to contain a deadly Ebola outbreak in a region already suffering conflict, aid cuts and a legacy of imperialist degradation.
(2026-06-04). 'Galician identity and literature are deeply rooted in land,' award-winning Galician writer explains. globalvoices.org 
A conversation with María López Sández about language, landscape and literature as anchors of Galician identity on Galician Literature DayOriginally published on Every May 17,…
(2026-06-04). Citizens Bank Near Delaney Hall Target of Protest, Sat. 6/6 9am Noon, Newark (Ironbound). fightbackbetter.com 
Saturday, June 6. 9am — 12 flyering and picketing. 275 Chestnut St, Newark, NJ Please do best you can to spread…
(2026-06-04). Fearful foreign nationals in South Africa forced out of their homes. aljazeera.com Anti-immigration violence in South Africa has forced foreign migrants to flee their homes.
(2026-06-04). Mayor Brandon Scott Pushes Back On The Absent Black Father Myth — 1 Stroller Walk At A Time. newsone.com 
Source: The Washington Post / Getty | For generations, harmful stereotypes have painted Ahead of Father's Day, Scott announced Baltimore's first Father's Stroller Walk. The event is designed to bring fathers, grandfat…
(2026-06-04). Monsoon rain reaches Kerala 3 days late but on time to save Indian harvests. aljazeera.com The monsoon rains are essential for driving India's $4 trillion economy.
(2026-06-04). Is Germany Still the Economic Engine of Europe? thinktank.pk For decades, Germany was considered Europe's economic engine. When the European Union faced financial crises, energy shocks, or geopolitical uncertainty, Berlin often acted as the stabilizing force that kept the bloc moving forward. Today, however, a growing number of economists, policymakers, and business leaders are asking a troubling question: What happens when the engine itself …
(2026-06-04). Fighting in Somalia's capital as anger over election delay erupts. aljazeera.com Residents flee from their homes due to fighting between two warring political factions.
(2026-06-04). Technology, at its Core, is Automated Impatience. ummid.com Modern technology is fundamentally engineered to exploit and automate human impatience.
(2026-06-04). Billionaire Trump backers smash up CBS' "60 Minutes" wsws.org Oracle CEO Larry Ellison and his son David, CEO of Paramount, are seeking to convert CBS into another Trump mouthpiece like Fox News.
(2026-06-04). West Bank Healthcare Workers Go On Strike. popularresistance.org The emergency section of the Palestine Medical Complex in Ramallah seems too calm for the city's largest public hospital. Fewer than ten people sit in the waiting hall, the floor tiles still shining clean as an employee mops the floor every five minutes. Inside the emergency hall, four nurses stand behind the central counter, while behind closed curtains, patients lie on beds, some waiting to be transferred to a specialized section or to be seen by the ER nurses. Three of the beds are empty. | Abeer, a woman in her forties, comes from behind one of the curtains and exits to the waiting area, where she sits.
(2026-06-04). 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.
(2026-06-04). Lebanon's latest truce: What is different from the April agreement? aljazeera.com The ceasefire's prospects appear uncertain before its implementation has even started.
(2026-06-04). 'Persepolis' author Marjane Satrapi dies 'of sadness' aged 56. scmp.com Franco-Iranian author and film director Marjane Satrapi, renowned for her graphic novel and film Persepolis, has died aged 56, a year after the passing of "the love of her life", a member of her close circle said on Thursday. | "Marjane Satrapi died of sadness a little over a year after the death of Mattias Ripa, her husband and the love of her life," they said in a statement. | Born in 1969 in Rasht in northern Iran, Satrapi arrived in France in 1994 and gained French nationality in 2006.
(2026-06-04). Canadian border authorities handing refugees over to Trump's fascist ICE thugs. wsws.org Acting on the orders of the Liberal government, Canada's border authorities are systematically handing over asylum seekers to ICE, full in the knowledge that they will be confined to concentration camp-like conditions before being expelled from the US.
(2026-06-04). 518 Rising Stars, Deacon Elijah Jackson Brotherhood, Books, Football Part 2. mediasanctuary.org On this interview of 518 Rising Stars with H Bosh Jr. Deacon Elijah "Eli" Jackson shares his journey as a standout student-athlete, community leader, and graduating senior earning both his diploma and associate's degree in Mathematics and Science while inspiring others though leadership, faith, and service.
(2026-06-04). Elon Musk to become the world's first trillionaire: The case for expropriation. wsws.org Within the next 10 days Elon Musk is set to become the world's first trillionaire, when SpaceX, the space launch monopoly he controls, carries out the largest initial public offering in history.
(2026-06-04). Mainland spokesperson slams Taiwan DPP for smearing popular social media platforms. ecns.cn Taiwan compatriots, especially young people, are increasingly embracing Chinese mainland social media platforms because they can enjoy richer life experiences and greater opportunities for free expression, a Chinese mainland spokesperson said on Wednesday.
(2026-06-04). Ukraine Tests New Missile In Hopes Of Leading To Low Cost Patriot Alternative. twz.com 
As interceptor shortages strain its defenses, Ukraine has a plan to build anti-ballistic missiles that are cheaper and faster to produce than Western types.
(2026-06-04). How Washington Is Building A Surveillance State Without Calling It One. popularresistance.org The most effective systems of control rarely arrive wearing jackboots. They arrive wrapped in reassuring language about innovation, security, and public safety. | In a blistering critique of the Trump administration's new artificial intelligence executive order, economist and commentator Jeffrey Wernick argues that Washington is quietly constructing something far more consequential than a technology policy: a framework for government-managed access to the most powerful AI systems ever created. Not through outright bans or formal licensing requirements, but through classified thresholds, privileged partnerships, a…
(2026-06-04). Kenyan president defends US Ebola facility amid deadly protests. aljazeera.com Kenyan President William Ruto said allowing the US to build an Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya was the "right thing".
(2026-06-04). The shield of the Americas exposed: Fascism's new face in the Americas. mronline.org 
A counter revolution is consolidating itself in the Americas—firing drones and missiles at farmers and fishermen, plotting internal destabilization campaigns against insubordinate governments, and manufacturing lies and fever dreams about some bullshit they're calling narcoterrorism. This new-old tactic is a hybridization of the War on Terror and the War on Drugs, developed to justify warfare …
(2026-06-04). The "Great American State Fair" debacle: Trump's megalomania and extreme isolation. wsws.org One of the centerpieces of the anniversary is a mixed martial arts cage match scheduled to take place June 14 on the South Lawn of the White House.
(2026-06-04). Who is Khalilur Rahman, Bangladesh FM who beat Cyprus to UNGA presidency? aljazeera.com Rahman, a career diplomat who held several portfolios at the global body, beats Cyprus's Ambassador Andreas Kakouris.
(2026-06-04). First US screwworm case in 60 years: Should America be worried? aljazeera.com The US Department of Agriculture says New World screwworm has been detected in a Texas calf.
(2026-06-04). Econoscope | Hong Kong overtakes Switzerland as global wealth hub as capital flows eastward. ecns.cn Hong Kong has overtaken Switzerland to become the world's largest cross‚Äëborder wealth management center, cementing its position as a rising powerhouse in global finance.
(2026-06-04). 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.
(2026-06-04). WATCH: Lufthansa Boeing jet tips onto its nose at German airport. geo.tv 
(2026-06-04). Israel must allow ICRC to visit Palestinians in prison, Supreme Court rules. aljazeera.com Israel's Supreme Court rejects government ban on prisoner visits, affirming Red Cross access under international law.
(2026-06-04). 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.
(2026-06-04). Demographic Edge Gives BRICS Nations Chance to Shape Future Workforce. infobrics.org The BRICS Youth Council Entrepreneurship Working Group Meeting took place in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, as a part of India's BRICS Chairship 2026…
(2026-06-04). AFR-king what!? Mad money mag grovels to Gina, bootlicks billionaires and promotes plutocracy. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-04). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 11:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-06-04). US Executes Two Men in Strike Targeting Boat in Eastern Pacific Ocean. news.antiwar.com US Southern Command said on Wednesday that its forces bombed another alleged drug-running boat in the Eastern Pacific Ocean as the Trump administration continues the extra-judicial executions at sea. SOUTHCOM said the strike killed two male "narco-terrorists," a term the Trump administration has adopted in its attempts to justify killing people for an alleged crime …
(2026-06-04). Brunson scores 30 as Knicks upset Spurs in NBA Finals opener. aljazeera.com Led by Jalen Brunson, the New York Knicks steal a road win against the San Antonio Spurs in game one of the NBA Finals.
(2026-06-04). One poll surge and the politics of prediction. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-04). How Xi's secret weapon will help China in Taiwan war to fend off pacific rivals. hindustantimes.com China has unveiled a mysterious new undersea weapon after sending a warship near Japan and the Philippines, signaling it is ready to escalate if challenged over Taiwan. Analysts say satellite images show a previously unknown, 120‚Äëmetre‚Äëlong submarine with a stealthy new hull design, highlighting Beijing's drive to fight multiple rivals at once.
(2026-06-04). Michigan Cop Sentenced To 6 Months In Jail For Tasing Black Man For 40 Seconds. newsone.com 
Source: Facebook / facebook | A now-former Michigan police officer who has reportedly spent the better part of two decades harassing, terrorizing and brutalizing Black people, and then mocking them when they threaten legal action over it, has been sentenced to six months behind bars for felony misconduct related to two traffic stops in 2024, including one where he used his taser on a Black man for more than 40 seconds after the man drove around barricades in his neighborhood to get home. | Meet former Melvindale Police Lt. Matthew Furman, not to be confused with the late LAPD detective from the OJ Simpson tria…
(2026-06-04). Germany's Die Welt: "Too Much Is Too Much" … Green Energies Are Cannabalizing Each Other! wattsupwiththat.com Daniel Wetzel in Die Welt (paid article) on a phenomenon: more and more plants are being put into operation, but the yield does not increase to the same extent.
(2026-06-04). Russell Wilson Retires From NFL To Join CBS Sports Instead Of Playing For NY Jets. newsone.com 
Source: Perry Knotts / Getty | The NFL road has come to an end for On Wednesday, the 10-time Pro Bowl quarterback confirmed The news came just days after news broke that Wilson was in talks to become an analyst on CBS's Sunday NFL pregame show. | "As I enter this next chapter with CBS Sports and 'The NFL Today,' I'm so bl…
(2026-06-04). 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.
(2026-06-04). Armada iraní golpea puesto de mando de un destructor de EE.UU. radiohc.cu La Armada de Irán anunció este miércoles que atacó un centro de mando y control de las fuerzas estadounidenses en un destructor de EE.UU. que intentaba acercarse a aguas nacionales en el golfo de Omán. | En un comunicado citado por la agencia Fars, la Armada precisó que la acción ocurrió horas después de una serie de actos agresivos, violaciones de las normas del estrecho de Ormuz y acciones contra buques comerciales iraníes en el golfo de Omán. | La Marina añadió que seguirá vigilando al ´enemigo criminal y agresor ª y advirtió que tomará represalias por la muerte de marineros del destructor Dena y q…
(2026-06-04). Iran, l'arte di mantenere il predominio nell'escalation. strategic-culture.su La risposta dell'Iran alla provocazione americana ha chiarito senza ombra di dubbio che l'attuale versione del quadro proposto per il cessate il fuoco di 60 giorni non regge. | Segue nostro MOSCA — L'Iran detiene un vantaggio insuperabile in termini di controllo dell'escalation rispetto agli Stati Uniti. E questo sta facendo impazzire completamente il chiassoso Imperatore di Barbaria. | Ricapitoliamo rapidamente i punti salienti de…
(2026-06-04). Likely Super El Niño will intensify climate change. wsws.org Global warming is raising the probability that a Super El Niño will develop this year, resulting in widespread mixture of intense heat, drought and flooding around the world. This will have devastating impacts on billions of people.
(2026-06-04). Karen Bass Enters the 2026 LA Mayoral Race as the Clear Frontrunner. moguldom.com 
A new survey of 3,720 respondents puts Karen Bass at the center of the 2026 Los Angeles mayoral race, with most adults expecting her to win. Still, a substantial share of those surveyed see a real opening for her challengers, and the gap between the two camps tells a story worth paying attention to. The …
(2026-06-04). 'The Magic Flute' review: Mozart's opera puts us on a path of enlightenment. peoplesworld.org 
LA Opera's current production of The Magic Flute is a revival of a unique reinterpretation of Mozart's masterpiece by the Australian and British co-directors Barrie Kosky and Brit Suzanne Andrade, with Welsh filmmaker/animation designer Paul Barritt, which last graced the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in 2019. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's last opera is far more than an …