(2026-06-21). Iran says Hormuz closed again after Israel strikes Lebanon. geo.tv 
Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 18, 2026. — ReutersNegotiators head to Switzerland for Iran-US talks.US says Hormuz passage remains secure and monitored.Lebanon ceasefire collapses amid Israel-Hezbollah clashes.Iran said on Saturday that it…
(2026-06-21). Fresh Israeli strikes test Lebanon ceasefire. tribune.com.pk 
Israeli strikes in Lebanon killed at least 20 people on Saturday, Lebanon's state news agency NNA said, one day after a ceasefire with Hezbollah took effect, aimed at halting months of escalating violence. | In retaliation, Tehran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps had declared the Strait of Hormuz shut, appearing to raise the stakes ahead of the talks as both sides seek to advance an interim deal brokered by Pakistan and signed on Wednesday by US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to end their almost four-month war. | The IRGC warned ships not to approach the waterway, a vital con…
(2026-06-21). Drop Site News: Stand with analyst Trita Parsi against deportation from US. asiapacificreport.nz EDITORIAL: Drop Site News The Free Press, an American news organisation founded by the Zionist editor-in-chief of CBS News, Bari Weiss, and now owned by David Ellison, reported recently that the Trump administration had launched an investigation into Trita Parsi, one of America's most prominent critics of the US-Israeli war on Iran. The aim is…
(2026-06-21). US-Iran Deal leaves Lebanon in Limbo, Israel as Spoiler. juancole.com The Conversation) — The United States and Iran What about those who have endured the war's spillover in…
(2026-06-21). PM Shehbaz, CDF Munir reach Switzerland to attend Islamabad MoU talks. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Zurich on Sunday along with his delegation to participate in high-level talks on the implementation of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said. | According to the PMO, the prime minister and Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir will "participate in the High-Level Talks on the implementation of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding." | Zürich: 21 June 2026. | Prime Minister and Field Marshal to participate in the High-Level Talks on the implementation of the Islamabad Memorandum…
(2026-06-21). Who is attending US-Iran talks in Switzerland, and what does each side want. geo.tv 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, arriving at the Buergenstock resort in Obbuergen, near Lucerne, Switzerland, Sunday, June 21, 2026. — Reuters
(2026-06-21). Iran says US negotiations entered with 'power and caution'. tribune.com.pk 
Hojjatoleslam Abdollah Haji Sadeghi, the main representative of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, said "negotiation is not the primary option" with the United States, Al Jazeera reports. | "We will enter negotiations with power and caution, but we are not passive," Sadeghi was quoted as saying in a post on Telegram. | "Our primary option is the field of jihad, whether on the battlefield or in the streets," he added, saying Iran is "not worried about the negotiations failing" and did not enter talks "out of desperation or helplessness". | Iran says the ongoing conflict betwee…
(2026-06-21). Pakistan leads push for second phase of US-Iran peace process. tribune.com.pk 
As a follow-up to the signing of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding, technical-level talks between the United States and Iran will be held in Bürgenstock, Switzerland on Sunday (today). | Representatives of the United States and Iran, along with mediators from Pakistan and Qatar, will participate in the discussions. | Pakistan will continue to facilitate the process in its role as mediator, with a view to advancing the understandings reached under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding. | Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif will personally represent Pakistan at the talks, the Foreign Office said in a…
(2026-06-21). US and Iran set for new talks after delay and deadly strikes. newarab.com 
(2026-06-21). Iranian, U.S. presidents sign peace MoU digitally: ministry spokesman. ecns.cn Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and his U.S. counterpart, Donald Trump, had digitally signed the memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the two countries on ending the war, said Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei early Thursday.
(2026-06-21). We have to keep Netanyahu 'a little bit sane', says Trump. tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump delivered a blunt critique of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a press interview, stating their relationship is "good, but we have to keep him a little bit sane" | The remark came when Trump was asked by Axious, an American media outlet, about his ties with the Israeli premier amid ongoing efforts to end fighting in Lebanon. | Trump asserted he can control Israeli military actions in Lebanon because officials there "do as I say." | He highlighted American military superiority, saying that the US provides "the guns" and "B-2 bombers," and claimed that without his interv…
(2026-06-21). Lebanon's ancient monuments remain at risk from Israeli attack. aljazeera.com
(2026-06-21). Sacramento Approves Ethical Investment Policy Amendment, Divests from Lockheed Martin. indybay.org Sacramento joins Alameda County, Richmond, Albany, Dublin, and Pasadena as well as communities across the country responding to the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) Movement's call to cut ties with the companies fueling genocide, apartheid, and war crimes, as well as systems of oppression here at home, like mass incarceration and immigrant detention and surveillance.
(2026-06-21). Palestine Watch: Our First Edition of Gaza Reader ËتÊáÇÂä Ê≤ô June 2026 Edition. indybay.org Our first edition of Gaza Reader ËتÊáÇÂä Ê≤ô Volume One June 2026 Edition has just published! Articles are written from voices of the Global South and the inner-city people of color communities!
(2026-06-21). Israeli fire kills nine in Gaza. tribune.com.pk 
Israeli strikes and gunfire killed at least nine people, including a child, in the Gaza Strip on Saturday, health officials said. | An Israeli airstrike killed four Palestinians, including two women and a child, in an apartment building in Gaza City, health officials said. | The attack on the building in the Sabra neighborhood of Gaza City destroyed the apartment and wounded several other people, medics added. | The Israeli military said it struck a militant, without elaborating. In another incident, Israeli forces shot and killed a woman in Beit Lahiya town further north, medics said. An Israeli airstrike kil…
(2026-06-21). Gaza Soccer Player Who Dreamed of Competing in World Cup Can Now Barely Watch It. progressivehub.net OHOOD NASSAR | TRUTHOUT…
(2026-06-21). 'Kind, principled': Palestinian journalists remember slain Gaza journalist. aljazeera.com Ahmed Wishah is the 12th Al Jazeera journalist killed by Israel in Gaza since October 2023.
(2026-06-21). Mother of Al Jazeera's Ahmed Wishah mourns his killing. aljazeera.com This is the moment the mother of Al Jazeera cameraman Ahmed Wishah first saw his body after Israel killed him in Gaza.
(2026-06-21). Every drop counts: Gaza's water crisis deepens as summer takes hold. icrc.org
presstv.co.uk (2026-06-20). 'MoU in trouble': Iran delegation heads to Switzerland to press US over Israeli attacks on LebanonIran says its negotiating delegation has departed for Switzerland to press the United States to fulfill its commitments under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), particularly its obligation to ensure Israel stops attacking Lebanon, stressing that talks on a final agreement cannot begin until key commitments are implemented.
(2026-06-21). Venezuela's WHO Vaccine Access Still Blocked, Says VP for Science, Technology, and Health. orinocotribune.com Despite having the necessary foreign currency resources, Venezuela cannot access vaccines and medicines through the channels created by the World Health Organization (WHO) via the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO). This is due to the unilateral coercive measures and the economic blockade imposed by the United States regime. | This was stated by the vice president of Venezuela for Science and Technology, Health, and Ecosocialism, Isabel Iturria, in an interview, where she noted that this situation is incomprehensible and impossible to understand. She emphasized that these vaccines are meant to protect the po…
(2026-06-21). Raza Ahmed credits Samar Jafri for helping him land 'Raja London Ka' role. tribune.com.pk 
Content creator and emerging actor Raza Ahmed has revealed that Samar Jafri played a key role in helping him land his character Guddu in the Express Entertainment drama Raja London Ka, a project that marked an important step in his transition from social media content creation to acting. | Speaking in a recent interview, Ahmed discussed his journey from creating Instagram reels to appearing in television dramas and films, including Fahad Mustafa's movie Aag Lagey Basti Mein. | According to Ahmed, Jafri had been following his content long before the casting process began. "Samar used to watch my reels on Instag…
(2026-06-21). India holds re-exam under tight security following leak. tribune.com.pk 
India's 2.2 million aspiring medical students sit a re-examination under tight security on Sunday, after the last test was scrapped following a paper leak that triggered widespread outrage. | The failure of the hugely competitive exam, along with a separate marking fiasco in high school tests, sparked an outcry and fuelled youth protests demanding the education minister's resignation. | The authorities say they have deployed more than 200,000 officials, including police, and restricted the Telegram messaging app. | The National Testing Agency (NTA) said it had put in place a "multi-layered security framework t…
(2026-06-21). Ueda's brace helps Japan knock Tunisia out of World Cup 2026. aljazeera.com Two goals from Ayase Ueda, and one each from Daichi Kamada and Junya Ito, keep Asian giants Japan second in Group F.
(2026-06-21). Cultural facts about China's Dragon Boat Festival: Where tradition meets modern life. ecns.cn Dragon Boat Festival, also known as Duanwu Festival, traditionally falls on the fifth day of the fifth month in the Chinese lunar calendar. This year, it was celebrated on Friday.
(2026-06-21). PM okays withdrawal of austerity measures. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved the withdrawal of austerity measures introduced to conserve energy, while restrictions on business operating hours will remain in place. | According to a notification issued by the Cabinet Division, fuel conservation measures implemented at the government level have been revoked. | Under the new directives, the Friday weekly holiday for government employees has been abolished, officials will again be entitled to their full petrol allowance and up to 60% of the government vehicle fleet will be allowed back into operation. | However, restrictions on the operating hours…
(2026-06-21). Sana scotches rumours of change at the top. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister's Adviser on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah on Saturday categorically dismissed reports suggesting a change of prime minister after the federal budget. | He denounced the speculation as completely baseless and an attempt to create instability in the country. | Speaking to journalists at Parliament House, the senior PML-N leader said "certain elements" were deliberately spreading unfounded rumours regarding Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's future in office, despite there being no such development under consideration. | Responding to a question about reports of a possible change in the premiershi…
(2026-06-21). Pakistan reaffirms commitment to SCO, highlights role in regional connectivity, development. ecns.cn ISLAMABAD, June 15 ⚪ Pakistans Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Monday reaffirmed the countrys commitment to the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.
(2026-06-21). China-Myanmar ties in numbers. ecns.cn As neighboring countries, China and Myanmar share a border of around 2,200 km and have a long history of people-to-people exchanges. President of Myanmar Min Aung Hlaing visits China this week, ties between the two countries are once again in the spotlight.
(2026-06-21). Coach Hassan denies Salah rift as Egypt eye historic World Cup win. newarab.com 
Egypt coach Salah, 34, scored nine goals in the qualifying campaign and provided an assist for Emam Ashour in He was substituted in the 76th minute of that 1-1 draw in Seattle, w…
(2026-06-21). Hormuz Effect: EVS = Record 2/3s of Chinese New Car Sales. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — India's Insider observers of the Chinese auto market are suggesting that internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle manufacturers will never be able to come back from this sharp decline. TEH says that…
(2026-06-21). US—China Engagement, the Quad and India's Strategic Calculus. moderndiplomacy.eu The recent diplomatic engagement between the United States and China, coupled with the Quad's continuing leadership challenges, has reignited debate about the future of the Indo-Pacific security architecture. While these developments do not by themselves alter the balance of power in the Indo-Pacific, they offer useful insight into how Washington may be approaching its regional …
(2026-06-21). Exploring origin of northern China's sweet sticky rice dumplings. ecns.cn Ahead of the Dragon Boat Festival, residents of Nanxiebao Village were busy filling orders for zongzi. Known as the birthplace of sweet stuffed zongzi in northern China, the village boasts a history of more than 600 years of making the traditional delicacy.
(2026-06-21). Pakistan enters critical 24-hour weather window, warns NDMA. tribune.com.pk 
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Sunday issued a nationwide weather alert, warning that thunderstorms, strong winds, heavy rainfall, urban flooding, and glacier-related flood risks could affect several parts of Pakistan over the next 12 to 24 hours, with vulnerable mountainous regions facing an elevated threat of flash floods, landslides, and Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs). | According to the National Emergencies Operation Centre (NEOC), the forecast weather pattern is consistent with the seasonal outlook issued three to four months ago. | The NDMA said it has been continuously provid…
(2026-06-21). Interpreting the Fourth Geneva Convention: Insights from a high-level discussion in Brussels. icrc.org Event: Launch of the Updated ICRC Commentary on the Fourth Geneva Convention…
(2026-06-21). Friday 7/17: Haight Ashbury Peace Vigil. indybay.org Corner of Fell and Masonic (at the Panhandle).
(2026-06-21). Activists to Protest Petco for Selling Live Animals. indybay.org With Bay Area cities moving to ban retail sale of animals, advocates will rally in San Mateo to bring attention to cruelty of the exotic pet trade…
(2026-06-21). Saturday 6/20: We the Peoples. indybay.org San Francisco Public Library – Park Branch (8133 Page Street)…
(2026-06-21). Saturday 6/20: Webinar: World Cup/War Cup – Hands off Iran. indybay.org Zoom | us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_nYmw……
(2026-06-21). SC orders protection of female students. tribune.com.pk 
The Supreme Court has ordered all inspectors general of police (IGPs) to devise and implement effective mechanisms for the protection of girls attending schools, colleges, and universities, particularly regarding complaints of harassment, stalking, and other offences. | In an 18-page judgment authored by Justice Salahuddin Panhwar while hearing an appeal against a death sentence awarded to a sweeper for raping a 10-year-old schoolgirl, the court emphasized that such complaints must be treated seriously, investigated promptly, and acted upon without delay. | The judgment, a copy of which was also circulated to…
(2026-06-21). China sends new batch of low-orbit internet satellites into space. ecns.cn A Long March 12 carrier rocket, carrying the 22nd group of low-orbit internet satellites, blasts off from a commercial spacecraft launch site in South China's Hainan province, June 17, 2026.
(2026-06-21). Speed limits on motorways, highways restored. tribune.com.pk 
The government has withdrawn its earlier decision regarding the temporary reduction in speed limits on motorways and national highways and restored the previous speed limits for all categories of vehicles. | According to a Motorway Police spokesperson, the speed limit for cars and Light Transport Vehicles (LTVs) had been restored to 120 kilometers per hour. | Similarly, the speed limit for Public Service Vehicles (PSVs) and Heavy Transport Vehicles (HTVs) on motorways had been reinstated to 110kms per hour. Moreover, speed limits for cars, LTVs, PSVs and HTVs had also been restored.
(2026-06-21). Yet Another Climate Activist Masquerading as an Economist. wattsupwiththat.com She dismisses the counterarguments — that Net Zero is unaffordable, that the UK cannot act alone, that transition costs will raise the cost of living — as "bad arguments" and dispenses with each in a few sentences, without engaging with the substantial body of academic work that supports them. The audience at Westminster Central Hall was not in a position to push back. Parliament, the media and the public should be. The UK has no shortage of genuine economic expertise. It is past time to insist that it be brought to bear.
(2026-06-21). Beloved TV Comedy Actor and Stand-Up Comedian Ron Schell has passed at 94 Years Old. indybay.org Richmond's California's own television comedy actor and stand-up comedian, Ronnie Schell has died at the age of 94 years old on June 12, 2026.
(2026-06-21). Thursday 6/25: Tell Target to Stand Up To ICE! indybay.org Metreon Target: 789 Mission Street. Meet on the sidewalk by the Mission Street entrance.
(2026-06-21). Twin IED blasts in Bannu kill seven. tribune.com.pk 
At least seven people were killed and three others injured in two consecutive improvised explosive device (IED) attacks targeting vehicles carrying local tribesmen in the Marka Bera area of Bannu district. | According to police and local sources, the first explosion occurred in Marka Bera, an area falling under the jurisdiction of Ahmadzai Wazir Police Station in Bannu district. | A Datsun vehicle carrying passengers was traveling toward Domel when it struck an improvised explosive device (IED) planted along the roadside. | The powerful blast completely destroyed the vehicle, killing five people on the spot an…
(2026-06-21). Watch World Cup Day 10: Netherlands thrash Sweden, Japan eliminate Tunisia. aljazeera.com Latest match highlights, reaction and previews from the FIFA World Cup 2026 in North America.
(2026-06-21). Suspect arrested after anti-Muslim stabbing rampage in Scotland. aljazeera.com Bystanders captured the moment police arrested a machete-weilding man, suspected of anti-Muslim stabbing rampage.
(2026-06-21). Cafe in San Pablo Considered to Be One of Ultimate Gourmet Dining Experiences. indybay.org Mely's Cafe in San Pablo, California Considered to Be One of Ultimate San Francisco Bay Area Fine Dining Establishments.
(2026-06-21). Read the full text of the 14-point MoU between U.S. and Iran. ecns.cn The Islamabad Memorandum of Understandingbetween the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran was signed digitally by presidents of both countries on Wednesday.
(2026-06-21). A Civilian Faàßade: Riyadh's Push to Rebrand Burhan Collapses on His Record. moderndiplomacy.eu Saudi Arabia is quietly trying to build a civilian political base around Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, according to Africa Intelligence, in what appears to be a bid to reshape Sudan's postwar future while keeping the general at the center of power. The reported effort comes as the war between the SAF …
(2026-06-21). Saturday 6/27: Oakland: All of U.S. 250 – We Must Reclaim & Repair OUR Democracy Rally. indybay.org West Oakland Bart Station | 1451 7th Street | Oakland, CA 94607…
(2026-06-21). Xizang high-altitude farms turn harsh plateau into agricultural hub. ecns.cn High-altitude agriculture in Xizang Autonomous Region is emerging as a growing source for those in rural areas, as wineries and food producers expand production of wine, blueberries and edible oils, creating steady jobs across multiple villages.
(2026-06-21). Which teams have qualified for the World Cup 2026 knockouts, round of 32? aljazeera.com The 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage format, criteria and rules for qualification. Find out who's in and who's out.
(2026-06-21). Nation outlines pathway to a more just, equitable world. ecns.cn China released a white paper on Wednesday titled "More Just and Equitable Global Governance: China's Principles, Proposals and Actions", which Foreign Minister Wang Yi said aims to offer a comprehensive account of the country's ideas and actions in promoting global governance, and to foster broader consensus within the international community on reforming and improving global governance and ensuring more effective responses to global challenges.
(2026-06-21). MNAs favour adopting Senate proposals. tribune.com.pk 
Members of the National Assembly, during the budget debate on Senate recommendations on the Finance Bill on Saturday, called for incorporating key proposals aimed at easing inflation and providing relief to the public. | Speaking on the Senate's recommendations, MNA Aliya Kamran urged the government to consider them. | She supported reducing the advance tax on telecom services under Section 236 of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001, from 15 per cent to 8 per cent, saying it would benefit mobile and internet users and help expand digital access in education, business, and employment. | She also backed reductions in…
(2026-06-21). Room the hero as tiny Curacao earn first World Cup point against Ecuador. aljazeera.com Eloy Room's incredible goalkeeping helped Curacao make history in a goalless draw in a Group E match in Kansas City.
(2026-06-21). Trump attacks HUD's subsidized housing tenants again. indybay.org Older photo of Lynda Carson advocating for tenant's rights while speaking before the Oakland City Council.
(2026-06-21). China's highest township achieves rising incomes, improved services despite harsh plateau conditions. ecns.cn At 5,373 meters above sea level, where annual temperatures hover below minus 7 degrees Celsius and oxygen levels are less than 40% of those at sea level, China's highest administrative township is undergoing a steady transformation fueled by infrastructure investment and public services.
(2026-06-21). Chinese researchers turn optical fibers into 'mini dexterous hands'. ecns.cn Researchers from Anhui University and the University of Science and Technology of China have developed a novel fiber-optic microgripper that transforms an optical fiber no thicker than a human hair into a cell-scale "mini dexterous hand."
(2026-06-21). Protests in Albania against Kushner resort swell to tens of thousands. aljazeera.com Albanians have gathered for the 21st day in a row to protest plans to build a resort on Albania's coast.
(2026-06-21). Aurangzeb defends GDP figures. tribune.com.pk 
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Saturday rejected concerns over Pakistan's GDP calculations and economic data, asserting that all national accounts are compiled under internationally recognised standards. | He also emphasized that national consensus remained essential to sustaining economic recovery and reform momentum. | Winding up the general debate on the Federal Budget 2026 ñ27 in the National Assembly, he said the government had presented a "balanced, growth-oriented and stability-focused budget", with key macroeconomic indicators showing significant improvement over the past year. | Respond…
(2026-06-21). Saturday 6/20: San José…Oligarchs extract. We create. indybay.org Winchester Shopping Center sign | 3137 Stevens Creek Blvd, San José 95117…
(2026-06-21). Fruit vendor held in murder case. tribune.com.pk 
Police in Saddar have arrested a fruit vendor, Syed Abbas Raza, involved in the killing of a rickshaw driver within 24 hours of the incident. | According to a police spokesperson, the murder took place on Friday following a quarrel. The accused has been handed over to the investigation wing for further legal proceedings. Police said the victim, Jahanzaib, 40, was a rickshaw driver.
(2026-06-21). Saturday 6/27: Next250: INTERdependence Mass Mobilization for Inclusive Democracy & Economic Justice. indybay.org Nationwide mass mobilization…
(2026-06-21). Jiaxing zongzi exports surge ahead of Dragon Boat Festival. ecns.cn At a local food company, production lines have been running at full capacity as workers wrap, cook, package and inspect batches of the traditional sticky rice dumplings bound for overseas markets.
(2026-06-21). IT ministry clarifies ROW Bill. tribune.com.pk 
The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication has clarified that the proposed Right of Way (ROW) Bill 2026 will not allow the forcible acquisition of private land or unauthorised entry into citizens' private properties. | According to the ministry, the property owners would retain the full right to raise objections, negotiate terms and demand appropriate compensation before any work is carried out on their land. | It said no telecom company would be allowed to enter private property without the owner's consent or without fulfilling all legal requirements.
(2026-06-21). Report says PM Keir Starmer may announce resignation on Monday. geo.tv 
Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer walks as he visits a housing development in north London, Britain, June 19, 2026. — ReutersPressure on Starmer grew after Andy Burnham entered parliament.Wes Streeting also signals readiness to challenge Starmer's rule.Over 100 Labour lawmakers…
(2026-06-21). Making Time ‚àû music festival goes 'back to the roots' this September with 120 acts scheduled to perform at Philly's Fort Mifflin. whyy.org 
(2026-06-21). On Juneteenth, ILWU Local 10 VP Trent Willis Talks About History & Struggle For General Strike. indybay.org ILWU Local 10 commemorated Juneteenth and VP Trent Willis talked about the history of Black workers and the fight for a general strike today.
(2026-06-21). Trump threatens 100 pct tariff on French wines, champagnes ahead of G7 summit. ecns.cn President Donald Trump threatened a 100 percent tariff on French wines and champagnes unless France removes its 3-percent digital services tax on U.French wine and spirit exports to America currently face a 15-percent tariff.
(2026-06-21). G7 summit kicks off against backdrop of massive protest. ecns.cn EVIAN, France, June 15 ⚪ The Group of Sevensummit kicked off on Monday in Evian, a town in eastern France, against the backdrop of massive demonstration.Before the summit, massive protest was staged in Geneva, Switzerland, on Sunday.
(2026-06-21). Some Guy Broke Into My House. thealtworld.com Some guy broke into my house and set up residence in the study room. He says his great-grandparents used to live in this house and now he won't leave. | My family and I tried to kick him out but he got very violent. He brings in his friends and they help beat us up if we ever try to make him leave. | They keep saying I hate the guy because of his religion. I don't even care about his religion, I just don't like sharing my house with some random outsider who broke in here out of nowhere and took my stuff. | "The poor guy just wants one room to call his own," his friends say in his defense. "You and your family hav…
(2026-06-21). "'Tis nothing but a Magic Shadow-show:" FitzGerald's Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám 1:46. juancole.com Stanza 46 in the first edition of Edward FitzGerald's translation of the Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám depicts life as a shadow-play. | 'Tis nothing but a Magic Shadow-show,
| Play'd in a Box whose Candle is the Sun,
| Round which we Phantom Figures come and go. | It is similar to William Shakespeare's lines from As You Like It: "All the world's a stage, / And all the men and women merely players; / They have their exits and their entrances . . ." | FitzGerald's stanza influenced the pessimistic British novelist and poet Thomas Hardy (1840-1928) and shows up in the footnotes to his 3-volume verse drama…
(2026-06-21). Albanian protesters rally against Kushner-backed resort in protected area. aljazeera.com Demonstrators chant "Albania is not for sale," challenging coastal projects tied to Kushner amid environmental concerns.
(2026-06-21). Overseas Chinese assistance alliance launched to boost Tongliang enterprises' global expansion. ecns.cn The "Overseas Chinese Assistance Alliance for Tongliang Enterprises' Global Expansion" was officially launched on Thursday in Tongliang District of Chongqing, marking a substantive step in integrating the district's industries with overseas Chinese resources for global expansion.
(2026-06-21). NA discusses charged expenditures for FY-27. tribune.com.pk 
The National Assembly on Saturday held a detailed discussion on charged expenditures amounting to over Rs40.74 trillion included in the demands for grants and appropriations for the financial year ending June 30, 2027. | Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb presented the breakdown of the charged expenditure in the House. | According to documents, the charged expenditure will be debited to the Federal Consolidated Fund under Article 82 of the Constitution of Pakistan, which states that all federal revenues, government loans, and repayments form part of the consolidated fund. | The…
(2026-06-21). Camden County offers free legal services to military personnel and veterans. 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? Eligible military members in Camden County can now have legal documents such as last wills and testaments, advance directives for health care, and powers of attorney prepared for free. The county recently launched the Veterans Will Clinic, with the goal of helping active duty personnel, veterans and their spouses. According to
(2026-06-21). Man charged over suspected anti-Muslim attacks in Edinburgh. geo.tv 
36-year-old suspect who attacked attacked Muslim men in Edinburgh, Scotland, June 21, 2026. — XFive men injured in Edinburgh attacks.Police charge 36-year-old suspect.Muslim groups condemn suspected hate attack.LONDON: Scottish authorities said on Saturday they charged a man in…
(2026-06-21). Europe swelters under heatwave. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-06-21). Xi stresses carrying forward revolutionary traditions in reply to centenarian Party member. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, has called on Party members in the new era to carry forward revolutionary traditions and strive for new accomplishments on the new journey.
(2026-06-21). Plans in place to minimise impact of potential funding withdrawal. sanews.gov.za Plans in place to minimise impact of potential funding withdrawal | The Department of Health has reassured South Africans that its plans to achieve more financial independence from external funding sources have been under development for some time. | This after media reports suggested that the United States President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) is set to be withdrawn. | "While the department has not received a formal correspondence from the US Government, directly or indirectly, regarding what has been published in the media, this did not come as a surprise because the department has long been worki…
(2026-06-21). Two killed in fire at auto supplies market in central China. ecns.cn A fire broke out at an auto supplies wholesale market in Zhengzhou, capital of central China's Henan Province, on Friday night, leaving two people dead and two others with minor injuries, local authorities said.
(2026-06-21). Wednesday 6/24: Screening of George Bernard THE MILLIONAIRESS. indybay.org Notable House | 189 Ellsworth St. | San Francisco…
(2026-06-21). Russian socialist: 'Solidarity means accepting Ukrainians' pain and suffering as our own'. links.org.au 
A Russian socialist from the Left For Peace Without Annexations explains why the left should support the resistance by Ukrainians and Russia's anti-war opposition.
(2026-06-21). Stop 'Greater Israel' to make peace. aljazeera.com Expansionist Israel will not stop dragging the US to war in the Middle East.
(2026-06-21). What Does China Mean When It Warns of Japanese "Neo-Militarism" ? moderndiplomacy.eu At this year's Shangri-La Dialogue, Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi publicly pushed back against Beijing's increasingly harsh criticism of Japan. He remarked that it was strange for China possessing a vast arsenal of nuclear weapons and strategic bombers to accuse Japan of embracing "new militarism." The distinction in wording, however, deserves closer attention. The term …
(2026-06-21). Report says UK PM Starmer ready to quit, but source says he is still focused on job. tribune.com.pk 
Britain's Observer newspaper said Prime Minister Keir Starmer was expected to resign on Monday and set out a timetable for his departure, though a government source said Starmer remained focused on getting on with the job of governing. | The threat to Starmer's position, which has been building for months, increased sharply on Friday when his rival Andy Burnham won a seat in parliament that would allow him to launch a formal leadership challenge. | The Observer report said Starmer was discussing the matter with his wife at his Chequers country residence before ma…
(2026-06-21). Dragon boats and forest escapes drive travel trends. ecns.cn Dragon boat races have grown from local folk celebrations into major tourism attractions, while forest retreats are becoming a favored escape for urban residents seeking physical and mental rejuvenation, according to a new report.
(2026-06-21). PPP, PML-N strike deal to form G-B govt. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) on Saturday announced a power-sharing agreement to form the next government in Gilgit-Baltistan, with the PPP securing the chief minister's office and the PML-N receiving the governor's office, deputy speaker's position and the leader of the opposition slot under a mutually agreed formula. | The announcement came after detailed consultations, mutual confidence-building and consensus between the local leadership and organisational representatives of both parties. | Addressing a joint press conference in Gilgit, the two sides said the agreemen…
(2026-06-21). DR Congo stuns Portugal with 1-1 draw in 2026 World Cup. ecns.cn Democratic Republic of Congo held Portugal to a 1-1 draw on Wednesday during the 2026 World Cup, earning the nation's first-ever World Cup point.
(2026-06-21). Indigenous Written Sources in African History. uwidata.com 
In this article, which examines some of the most striking diplomatic and personal correspondences in African history, the struggle of African leaders for freedom and independence can be seen. Among the earliest of these are, respectively, the letters of King Afonso I of Kongo to the King of Portugal (1526), George Washington Williams' open letter …
(2026-06-21). Mbappe calls the tune in France win. ecns.cn After a flat first half, Kylian Mbappe got France back in tune.
(2026-06-21). Messi, Argentina play Austria in World Cup group match: All to know. aljazeera.com Hat-trick hero Lionel Messi back in action for Argentina as they look to take a huge step towards the knockout stages.
(2026-06-21). Saturday 6/20: Free virtual screening of "My Palestine" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_is4D……
(2026-06-21). The operational and humanitarian consequences of disregard for the rules of war are both devastating and accelerating. icrc.org Remarks delivered by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer to the UN, for the High-level Panel 2 of the 2026 ECOSOC Humanitarian Affair Segment in New York, 18 June 2026.
(2026-06-21). US defends Iran World Cup travel restrictions, discussions ongoing. newarab.com 
The United States will continue to assess the Iran squad's travel arrangements at the Iran are unhappy at restrictions that mean they can only travel to venues within 24 hours of their…
(2026-06-21). Egypt coach denies Salah rift before World Cup match against New Zealand. aljazeera.com 'If he starts … or if he gets substituted, it's fine – it is his role as a player,' Egypt ‚Äåcoach Hossam Hassan says.
(2026-06-21). Golfing great Greg Norman swims into view. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-21). Italy, US diplomatic row rumbles on. tribune.com.pk 
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni told USPresident Donald Trump on Saturday to look after his own popularity after he accused his NATO ally of trying to boost her domestic ratings by repairing ties with Washington. | The Italian premier had accused Trump on Friday of being a liar for alleging that she had "begged" him for a photo with her during this week's Group of Seven summit in France. | He repeated the assertion on Saturday, misspelling her name as "Gigiorgia" as he posted on his Truth Social platform that "she wants to be friends again in order to get her 'numbers up'". | "Italian Prime Minister Gior…
(2026-06-21). Paddling across cultures: Toronto dragon boat race festival returns. ecns.cn The 38th Toronto International Dragon Boat Race Festival was held on Toronto Centre Island from June 13 to 14, attracting more than 120 teams and over 5,000 athletes from around the world.
(2026-06-21). From pulse-taking to AI diagnosis: Chongqing explores digital and smart upgrade of TCM. ecns.cn With a few taps on the screen of a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) four-diagnostic instrument, data on the body's meridian status, constitution type and potential health issues are delivered to the user's mobile phone within minutes, along with a personalized health regimen.
(2026-06-21). Wednesday 7/1: Transit Riders Unite with Operators. indybay.org Corner of S. Van Ness and Market | 1525 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94103…
(2026-06-21). Monday 6/22: No Monarchs Monday: Weekly Protest at Tesla in San Francisco. indybay.org At the Tesla Dealership, 999 Van Ness (corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell), San Francisco…
(2026-06-21). An average of 2.2 million inbound and outbound passenger trips per day are expected during the upcoming Dragon Boat Festival holiday. ecns.cn An average of 2.2 million inbound and outbound passenger trips per day are expected during the upcoming Dragon Boat Festival holiday, up 11.7 percent year-on-year.
(2026-06-21). "No Name Slate" Wins Teamster White Ballot Election At National Convention In Vegas. indybay.org At the national convention of the Teasmters in Las Vegas a "No Name Slate" won a white ballot election which means that there will be no election by the rank and file for election of all national officers. The TDU which is supported by Labor Notes called for a white ballot to prevent a rank and file vote for president. Teamsters from the Fearless slate spoke out about why they are running, what happened to them and the future of the Teamsters and all workers.
(2026-06-21). Friday 6/19: Fired Pfizer Molecular Biologist Becky Mclain Book Reading On Her Book "Exposed" indybay.org Adobe Bookstore | 3130 24th St. | San Francisco…
(2026-06-21). Sunday 6/21: Community, Art, and Mutual Aide in the Park. indybay.org Patricia's Green Park in Hayes Valley near City Hall | 50 Fell St | San Francisco, CA 94102…
(2026-06-21). Climate Change Weekly 582—Media's Interest in Climate Change Is Flagging. wattsupwiththat.com Any way you measure it, there is a sharp decline in reporting on climate change. That's good news for the public, whom the media have misled for decades about the causes and consequences of climate change, haranguing them about their dining, shopping, travel, and voting habits, claiming their use of fossil fuels was killing them, their children, and the planet. This was always false.
(2026-06-21). Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: Red Cross volunteers at the heart of the response in Bunia. icrc.org
(2026-06-21). Search Continues for People Missing in Connection with Armed Conflicts of the 1990s and August 2008 and their aftermath. icrc.org
(2026-06-21). ICRC and Asian Development Bank formalize their first institutional partnership. icrc.org
(2026-06-21). Where is my family? The search for missing loved ones in Africa's oldest and newest refugee camps. icrc.org
(2026-06-21). Bosnia and Herzegovina: Mine risk education reduces risks and saves lives — but the danger is far from over. icrc.org
(2026-06-21). ICRC, Xinhua News Agency and Fudan University host Content Creators Forum on humanitarian storytelling and empathy. icrc.org
(2026-06-21). Certificates and declarations of absence: A guidance note. icrc.org
(2026-06-21). Click to Care: Humanity in a Digital World. icrc.org
(2026-06-21). The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement expresses concern over attack on Red Cross volunteers in Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). icrc.org
(2026-06-21). China releases white paper on global governance. ecns.cn
(2026-06-21). Al Jazeera cameraman Ahmed Wishah killed in targeted Israeli strike. aljazeera.com
(2026-06-21). Frequently asked questions: Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the military domain. icrc.org
(2026-06-21). ICRC Advances Efforts to Adopt African Union Declaration to Strengthen IHL on the Continent. icrc.org
(2026-06-21). Penal repression of serious violations of international humanitarian law — Factsheet. icrc.org
(2026-06-21). Jordan: The Essay Competition on International Humanitarian Law. icrc.org
(2026-06-21). Advocacy paper: A key opportunity to prevent the development of unacceptable autonomous weapons. icrc.org
(2026-06-21). Iran: ICRC delivers 18 tonnes of humanitarian supplies to support emergency response. icrc.org
(2026-06-21). Unlocking Chinese Cities | From reel to real: Through 'Dear You', touch Chaoshan's everyday soul. ecns.cn
(2026-06-21). "I'm already injured. Getting Ebola doesn't bear thinking about." The Kivus face a double crisis — conflicts and an epidemic. icrc.org
(2026-06-21). Egypt: States Convene in Cairo to Reinforce Respect for Rules of War Amid Rising Conflicts. icrc.org
(2026-06-21). Libya in 2025: Standing alongside communities affected by conflict and violence. icrc.org
(2026-06-21). Latin America and the Caribbean: When seeking medical care is dangerous. icrc.org
(2026-06-21). South Africa's immigration crackdown divides Johannesburg's inner city. aljazeera.com
(2026-06-21). Mali: ICRC steps up support to people affected by armed violence. icrc.org
(2026-06-21). Frequently asked questions: Understanding the ICRC's neutrality. icrc.org
(2026-06-21). Sudan: ICRC RED aircraft makes first Port Sudan—Khartoum flight since war began. icrc.org
(2026-06-21). sabotage de l'accord USA-Iran, montée de l'Axe de la résistance et Hezbollah invincible. thealtworld.com Participez à la discussion où nous abordons la géopolitique, l'économie et la relation entre les récits officiels et la réalité à travers le monde. | Elijah Magnier est un analyste politique et un correspondant de guerre chevronné, fort de plus de 35 ans d'expérience dans la couverture du Moyen-Orient et de l'Afrique du Nord. La connaissance approfondie d'Elijah sur l'Iran, l'Irak, le Liban, la Libye, le Soudan et la Syrie rend ses écrits incontournables pour quiconque souhaite comprendre des affaires complexes souvent mal rapportées par les médias occidentaux.
(2026-06-21). México, Oaxaca: 6to Foro informativo por la Defensa del Agua, el Territorio y la Vida… indybay.org México, Oaxaca 27 de Junio 2026 | San José Chichihualtepec, Chazumba, Oaxaca | 6to Foro informativo: Por la Defensa del Agua, el Territorio y la Vida. Por la Autodeterminación de los Pueblos: Territorios Libres de Minería…
(2026-06-21). Colombians to vote in presidential run-off pitting leftist against hardliner. aljazeera.com Run-off election sees leftist Ivan Cepeda and far-right lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella vying for the presidency.
(2026-06-21). Haití: el pecado de la negritud libre. indybay.org
(2026-06-21). Saturday 6/27: Anti-Fascist Protest Supporting Truth, Equality & Freedom for All (San Mateo). indybay.org Intersection of 31st Ave. and El Camino Real | San Mateo, CA 94403 US…
(2026-06-21). Dal ponte di comando alla stanza dei bottoni: il caso Credendino e la porta girevole della guerra. strategic-culture.su La nomina dell'ammiraglio Enrico Credendino alla presidenza di Orizzonte Sistemi Navali (OSN), la joint venture controllata da Fincantieri e Leonardo che rappresenta uno dei principali poli dell'industria militare navale italiana, non è soltanto una notizia aziendale. | Segue nostro La nomina dell'ammiraglio Enrico Credendino alla presidenza di Orizzonte Sistemi Navali (OSN), la joint venture controllata da Fincantieri e Leonardo che rap…
(2026-06-20). Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz in Response to Israel's Attacks on Lebanon. truthout.org Israel's attempts to sabotage the peace agreement between the United States and Iran appear to be working again, with its relentless attacks on Lebanon reportedly prompting Iran to once again close the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, mere days after it reopened. "In light of the United States' clear bad faith and breach of its commitment to implement the first clause of the memorandum of… |
(2026-06-20). Iran closes Strait of Hormuz over ceasefire violations. tribune.com.pk 
Iran's top joint military command, Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, said on Saturday that the Strait of Hormuz would be closed to vessel ‚Å traffic, citing alleged violations of a ceasefire agreement by the United States and Israel, Iran's Mehr state news agency reported. | It said that the ‚Å closure was the "first step" in response to what it described as ‚Å breaches of…
(2026-06-20). Iran Delays Swiss Meeting. popularresistance.org The talks were set to take place in Switzerland on Friday under the 'Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding' signed between the US and Iran a day ago, after the two sides agreed on a 14-point accord on Monday. Under the deal, Washington and Tehran have agreed on a framework to end the war on all fronts, including in Lebanon, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and negotiate on key issues within 60 days. | Speaking to reporters on Friday, Baghaei outlined the procedural roadmap for the next phase of Iran-US talks, emphasizing that "necessary consultations" are already underway through intermediaries.
(2026-06-20). Israel's 'Sabotage' of Peace Agreement Working Again as Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz in Response to Lebanon Assault. scheerpost.com Stephen Prager for Common Dreams Israel's attempts to sabotage the peace agreement between the United States and Iran appear to be working again, with its relentless attacks on Lebanon reportedly prompting Iran to once again close the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, mere days after it reopened. "In light of the United States' clear bad faith and breach of …
(2026-06-20). Securing peace with Iran compels Trump to divorce Israel. strategic-culture.su After President Donald Trump signed a preliminary Iran peace deal on Wednesday, Israel's occupation and bombing of Lebanon presents the central obstacle to a final agreement and lasting peace. Securing and upholding the final peace deal will require the kind of confrontation with Israel that Trump has avoided for most of his presidency, given Iran's leverage over the Strait of Hormuz and global energy flows.
(2026-06-20). Hormuz ship traffic climbs after war deal: trackers. al-monitor.com Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz rose to its busiest in two months after a deal to halt the US-Iran war, maritime trackers said on Friday.A total of 25 commercial vessels crossed the newly reopened strait on Thursday, the highest number since mid-April, according to data from tracking firm AXSMarine ⚪ more than three times the average of just over seven a day since early March.
(2026-06-20). 16 Killed in Israeli Strikes as US-Iran Talks Hang in Balance. moderndiplomacy.eu Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon killed 16 people shortly after a truce was announced. Israel stated it was responding to attacks by Hezbollah, while Hezbollah insisted it would not let Israel operate freely in Lebanon. A ceasefire is essential for starting U. S.-Iran talks on Iran's nuclear program and other issues, but the timeline for these …
(2026-06-20). How Lebanon, Hormuz and nuclear tensions are testing fragile US-Iran deal. al-monitor.com The heated debate in Tehran revolves around whether the agreement can absorb external shocks without collapsing into renewed confrontation — or whether it is structurally closer to a managed pause in a continuing cycle of escalation.
(2026-06-20). US-Iran deal on the verge of breakdown 48 hours after being signed. wsws.org The first round of nuclear talks, scheduled to open in Switzerland, was scrapped before it began after Iran refused to send its negotiator in response to a wave of Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon.
(2026-06-20). Trump says he is going to Turkey, China this year. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, June 19 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday he will go to Turkey and make another trip to China at some point in 2026."We're doing a lot of trips. We'll be going to Turkey. We'll be going at some point during the year back to China," Trump said at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, as he unveiled the Boeing 747 plane gifted by Qatar that will join the Air Force One fleet."President Xi (Jinping) is coming here in September, but we're going back for a big conference that's in China," Trump added.
(2026-06-20). Is Israel Deliberately Derailing Iran-US Peace Talks? ummid.com The delay in the Switzerland talks, therefore, cannot be understood solely through the lens of US-Iran relations, it must also be analysed in the context of Israel's broader regional objectives.
(2026-06-20). How Israel Is Trying to Burn Down International Law. juancole.com Orono, Maine (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — According to OXFAM "Israel copied and pasted its war crimes from Gaza to Lebanon. But …we haven't heard just how dire the situation really is. Thousands of civilians have been killed. 450,000 people have had their water systems damaged or destroyed. More than one million people are facing acute food insecurity". | Why is Israel pursuing military policies that alienate its neighbors and horrifies many? The recent assassination by Israel, with the assistance of "CIA tracking", of the Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with his family, shocke…
(2026-06-20). Hezbollah Forces Israeli Withdrawal as Trump Scrambles for Iran Agreement. orinocotribune.com By Robert Inlakesh — Jun 17, 2026 | On this Monday's edition of The Target stream, Mint Press News' Robert Inlakesh cuts through the corporate media's spin on the newly agreed Memorandum of Understanding between the United States and Iran, focusing on the broader issues that will determine the deal's viability. | Following a two-month long deadlock at the negotiating table, due to US intransigence, a sudden breakthrough was announced by President Donald Trump. In the days prior to the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), the US and Iran were trading heavy blows initiated by American aggression on southern Iran…
(2026-06-20). Israel collapses Iran-US deal, Swiss meeting cancelled. thecanary.co 
Israel has succeeded — at least for now — in its openly-admitted aim of collapsing peace talks between the US and Iran. Iranian negotiators said they would not attend talks in Geneva after Israel murdered dozens of people in airstrikes in Lebanon — so US vice-president JD Vance has also cancelled. According to Israeli claims, […] | By
(2026-06-20). Trump May Be Drawing Down Iran War, But He's Demanding Billions More for Bombs. truthout.org The day before he signed a memorandum of understanding with Iranian leaders, President Donald Trump said he wants to put the joint U.S.-Israeli war on Iran in the "rearview mirror." But even if the memorandum — which puts an end to the war for at least the next 60 days — holds, the enormous costs of the war itself will not disappear with the next news cycle. In Iran, at least 3,468… |
(2026-06-20). Lebanon says 47 killed in strikes, Israel reports deaths of 4 soldiers. al-monitor.com Fighting flared anew in Lebanon on Friday, with authorities reporting 47 killed in Israeli airstrikes and Israel announcing the deaths of four of its soldiers.The violence is the worst since the sealing of a US-Iran deal to halt the wider Middle East war, which was supposed to also pause fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon.Lebanon's official National News Agency reported a fresh Israeli strike on the area of Jezzine in the south, soon after a US official said on Friday that Israel and Hezbollah had agreed a ceasefire.
(2026-06-20). Israeli strikes kill 10 in Lebanon after truce, with prospect of US-Iran talks unclear. tribune.com.pk 
At least ten people, including two children and a Lebanese soldier, were killed in a new wave of Israeli strikes in Lebanon on Saturday, despite a "ceasefire". | Two children and their parents were killed in an Israeli strike on the town of Barish in southern Lebanon's Tyre district, Lebanon's state-run National News Agency (NNA) reported. | In Arabsalim, a town in Lebanon's Nabatieh governorate, one person was killed and seven others remain missing under the rubble following a two-wave Israeli airstrike. | In a separate incident in Nabatieh governorate, one person was killed in an Israeli strike targeting a m…
(2026-06-20). JD Vance asks Israel to get on board, else… ummid.com In a stern warning to the Israeli government, U.S. Vice President JD Vance Thursday June 18, 2026 asked the Netanyahu led-Zionist regime to get on board with President Donald Trump's peace deal with Iran or risk losing its closest ally.
(2026-06-20). Israeli, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire starting on Friday -U.S. official. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, June 19 (Reuters) – Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to a ceasefire set to begin at 4 p.m. local time on Friday, a senior U.S. official told Reuters."Hezbollah and Israel have agreed to a ceasefire," the official said on background, adding that negotiators for the U.S. and Qataris worked out the deal with help from Iran. "We understand that after the exchange of fire earlier today, Israel and Hezbollah are now in a ceasefire." (Reporting by Steve Holland; editing by Susan Heavey)…
(2026-06-20). US-Iran Deal SABOTAGE Why Israel Can't Defeat Hezbollah. thealtworld.com Join the discussion, where we discuss geopolitics, economics, and the relationship between official narratives and reality worldwide. | Elijah Magnier is a political analyst and a veteran war-zone correspondent with over 35 years of experience covering the Middle East and North Africa. Elijah's in-depth knowledge of Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Libya, Sudan and Syria make his writings mandatory reading for those wishing to understand complicated affairs that are routinely misreported in the Western media.
(2026-06-20). Israel, Hezbollah agree ceasefire as US-Iran deal under strain. al-monitor.com Israel and Hezbollah agreed a ceasefire on Friday, a US official said, after deadly exchanges between the two sides in Lebanon once again put a deal to end the Middle East war under strain, less than two days after it was signed.Lebanese authorities reported 47 people were killed in Israeli airstrikes and Israel announced the deaths of four of its soldiers, the highest combined casualty count since the US and Iran struck their deal.
(2026-06-20). Irán anuncia intención de cerrar Ormuz por incumplimiento de acuerdos. radiohc.cu Las Fuerzas Armadas de Irán anunciaron este sábado su intención de cerrar el estrecho de Ormuz al tráfico marítimo, al considerar que Estados Unidos incumplió los compromisos asumidos en el acuerdo bilateral por la continuidad de los ataques israelíes en Líbano. | La decisión fue comunicada a través de un mensaje difundido por la televisión estatal iraní, en el que el alto mando militar afirmó que Washington violó las obligaciones derivadas del memorando de entendimiento suscrito entre ambas partes. | Según el comunicado, la persistencia de los ataques israelíes contra el sur del Líbano y la permanencia de tropas…
(2026-06-20). Trump heads to Camp David as Iran talks falter. al-monitor.com By Nandita BoseWASHINGTON, June 19 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump will make a rare trip to Camp David this weekend, returning to the presidential retreat for only the second time since retaking office last year.Trump will hold policy and political meetings during his visit, a White House official said. His family will travel with him for the weekend, which includes Father's Day on Sunday.
(2026-06-20). PM Shehbaz sets off for Switzerland to attend US-Iran technical talks. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif departed for Switzerland on Saturday night to attend technical-level talks between the United States and Iran scheduled for tomorrow in Burgenstock under the framework of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). | The Prime Minister's Office said on X that the premier set off with a high-level delegation, adding that Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of the Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir will also participate in the talks. | As a follow-up to the signing of Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding, technical-level talks will be held in Bürgenstock, Switzerland, on 2…
(2026-06-20). Finally, US, Iran Sign Peace Deal: Full Text. ummid.com After weeks of delays and a lot of ifs and buts, Iran and the United States finally signed the much awaited Peace Deal between the two countries.
(2026-06-20). UK condemns Israeli minister over inflammatory Lebanon remarks. aljazeera.com UK foreign secretary slams Israeli minister's inflammatory remarks amid regional tensions and fragile ceasefire.
(2026-06-20). "Open the gates of hell" : Israeli ministers call for Lebanon to burn. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Israeli far-right ministers Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben Gvir called for a dramatic escalation against Lebanon on Friday, offering harsh statements following increased violence along the Israel-Lebanon border.In a post on X, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich wrote: "A rough morning. The time for harsh words has come. Open the gates of hell."National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir went farther, asking for serious action against Lebanon."For every tear shed by an Israeli mother, a thousand Lebanese mothers should shed tears," Ben Gvir stated. "All of Lebanon must burn."He added that, "with all due…
(2026-06-20). MSF says conditions in Lebanon's Nabatieh resemble a 'death trap'. aljazeera.com Israel has stepped up attacks on parts of southern Lebanon, including Nabatieh, since midnight on Friday.
(2026-06-20). It Is Not Enough to Condemn Colonial 'Israel', We Must Abolish Colonial 'Israel'. orinocotribune.com By Susana Khalil — Jun 17, 2026 | Let us free ourselves. | Let us not get confused, let us not get tangled up, let us not be manipulated. Let us free ourselves from the talented and creative fear, let us get to the point, there will be no free indigenous, sovereign and democratic Arab-Persian, Kurdish world, nor will there be a free indigenous Arab-Persian woman as long as the Eurocentric colonial expansionist anachronism fraudulently called "Israel" exists. Yes, women today in Iraq and Syria are brutally threatened by the Western barbarism of their offspring called Al-Qaeda, to the benefit of Zionism. | The…
(2026-06-20). Fresh disgrace for GAA: sponsor Allianz are Israel's biggest foreign backer. thecanary.co 
The Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) is set to come under renewed pressure for its disgraceful failure to cease its sponsorship agreement with backer of the 'Israeli' genocide Allianz. A new report by Middle East Eye reveals that the German insurance giant is: …the single largest foreign financier of the Israeli state — holding more in […] | By
(2026-06-20). Democrats back Trump's frame-up of anti-genocide protesters at the University of Michigan. wsws.org State and national Democratic Party officials have either endorsed the witch-hunt or remained silent.
(2026-06-20). June 30, 2026 Webinar: Cuba's Queer Rights Revolution! — No U.S. War On Cuba! — End the U.S. Blockade! wibailoutpeople.org 
Hear from socialist, queer, trans and union activists who visited Cuba and wrote the book: "Cuba's Queer Rights' Revolution: Love is the law" with Melinda Butterfield & Gregory E. Williams. The same White House regime trying to strangle and destroy socialist Cuba, is the same cabal trying to exterminate our Trans and Queer siblings in …
(2026-06-20). Embajador dialoga con presidente de grupo de amistad Pakistán-Cuba. radiohc.cu El embajador cubano Damián Cordero dialogó con el presidente del Grupo de Amistad Parlamentaria Pakistán-Cuba, Syed Mustafa Mehmood, sobre la situación que enfrenta hoy el país caribeño y otros temas. | Durante el encuentro, el legislador paquistaní manifestó su preocupación por la situación actual por la que atraviesa el pueblo cubano y recibió explicaciones del diplomático sobre las difíciles circunstancias que enfrenta la nación, derivadas del recrudecimiento del bloqueo estadounidense y de su criminal cerco energético, de acuerdo con un reporte. | El presidente del Grupo Parlamentario abogó por fortalecer la…
(2026-06-20). Canciller cubano denuncia recrudecimiento del bloqueo de EEUU. radiohc.cu El canciller cubano, Bruno Rodríguez, denunció este sábado a Estados Unidos de intensificar su política de bloqueo contra la isla y rechazó declaraciones del secretario de Estado, Marco Rubio, sobre la situación económica del país. | En una publicación en su perfil oficial de la red social X, el jefe de la diplomacia cubana cuestionó las declaraciones del funcionario estadounidense sobre presuntos problemas de gestión interna en Cuba y aseguró que Washington mantiene una estrategia dirigida a obstaculizar el acceso de la nación a combustibles, tecnologías y financiamiento. | "Cuando el secretario de Estado de EEU…
(2026-06-20). Parlamento cubano rechaza resolución de la Eurocámara: "Injerencia y doble rasero" cubadebate.cu La adopción de este texto constituye un nuevo ejercicio de manipulación política, doble rasero y subordinación a la agenda neofascista y hostil del gobierno de los Estados Unidos contra nuestra nación. Su contenido muestra una alta dosis de injerencia, que desconoce y difama sobre la realidad cubana, su ordenamiento jurídico y Estado de Derecho.
(2026-06-20). Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel visits Defense Zone in Havana. radiohc.cu Miguel Díaz-Canel, President of the National Defense Council, visited the Carmelo Defense Zone on Friday in the central Havana neighborhood of Vedado, located in the Plaza de la Revolución municipality, to assess preparations and territorial organization in the event of an emergency. | According to a report from the Presidency, at the Defense Zone's headquarters, located in the Office of Historical Affairs, Díaz-Canel stated that the Defense Zone must be the Party and Government of each community, both in times of peace and war, and expressed that the complex context in Cuba warrants it. | During discussions with…
(2026-06-20). Israeli attacks kill at least 5 in Gaza amid continued ceasefire violations. tribune.com.pk 
At least five Palestinians, including four from the same family, were killed and others injured in the Gaza Strip early Saturday amid continued Israeli violations of an ongoing ceasefire, according to medical and eyewitness accounts. | Two children and their parents were killed when an Israeli airstrike hit their home near Al-Tayaran junction in Gaza City, a medical source at Al-Shifa Hospital told Anadolu. | Eyewitnesses said the strike targeted the Safadi family home at dawn, killing Hussein and Rana Safadi and their two daughters, Zina (6) and Lana (13). Several other family members and nearby residents wer…
(2026-06-20). Israeli strikes kill 11 in Gaza, including two girls. newarab.com 
Gaza health officials said Israeli strikes on Saturday killed at least 11 people, including four members of the same family, in the latest violence to rock the Palestinian territory Gaza Strip remains gripped by bloodshed as progress on permanently ending the war remains stalled, and with near-daily Israeli violations of an October 2025 truce. | An overnight Israeli airstrike on an apartment building in the Sabra neighbourhood of Gaza City killed four members of the Al-Safadi family, including the husband, wife…
(2026-06-20). Parents and two daughters killed in Israeli strike in Gaza. aljazeera.com Israel has repeatedly violated the October ceasefire brokered by the US.
(2026-06-20). The Plot Against Palestine Action. scheerpost.com British courts have upheld the proscription of Palestine Action and sentenced four of its activists as terrorists. A series of abuses of legal process ensured these outcomes were all but predetermined Jonathan Cook [First published by +972] It was virtually inevitable that, once the British government decided to actively support Israel's mass slaughter of civilians in Gaza, an …
(2026-06-20). Nancy Fraser: Gaza as World Event. newleftreview.org The global reverberations of Israel's destruction of Gaza, understood as world event—an epochal turning point which serves to reveal the changing nature of the times. Philosophical reflections on the rise of a new-era McCarthyism in Germany and the US.
(2026-06-20). Red Ribbons Event Highlights Crisis Facing Palestinian Hostages. popularresistance.org London — Emotional testimonies, legal arguments, and political interventions marked a high-profile solidarity event held at SOAS University of London on Friday evening, as speakers warned that the situation of Palestinian hostages held in Israeli detention has reached what they described as "unprecedented levels of brutality" amid the ongoing war on Gaza. | The event, organised by the International Centre of Justice for Palestinians (ICJP) in partnership with the Red Ribbons Campaign, brought together campaign coordinator Adnan Hmidan, ICJP director Tayb Ali, lawyer Khaled Mahajneh, Palestinian activist Sai…
(2026-06-20). Foreign Minister Yván Gil: Venezuela Has Historically Demonstrated Sovereignty Over Essequibo. orinocotribune.com At the Conference on the Territorial Controversy of the Essequibo, Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yván Gil stated that Venezuela has historically demonstrated its sovereignty over the territory. | At the conference on Wednesday, June 17, the foreign minister highlighted the documentation and "solid legal strategy deployed by the Venezuelan State that demonstrate, with irrefutable arguments before the international community, the nation's legitimate rights over the Essequibo territory… it is a legal and historical truth that no one can refute." | At the opening of the conference, organized by the Venezuelan Attorne…
(2026-06-20). Elderly Sikh man assaulted in Smethwick, England; two teenagers taken into custody. ptcnews.tv Sikh man assaulted in England: An elderly Sikh man was found seriously injured on a roadside in Smethwick, England, in an incident that has shocked the local community. The police have arrested two teenagers in connection with the case and are continuing their investigation.The incident reportedly took place on the night of June 14. A video that later surfaced on social media showed the elderly man lying near bushes and a pile of rubbish beside a road. He appeared badly injured, with torn clothes, visible wounds and blood on his head.People who were present at the scene rushed to help the man and tried to speak…
(2026-06-20). World Cup: First red card in football history for mouth covering. thecanary.co 
The 2026 World Cup witnessed the first sending-off in football history under the new law regarding covering the mouth during altercations between players, after the referee showed a direct red card to Paraguay national team player Miguel Almirón during the match against the Turkey national team. The decision came after a review by the VAR, […] | By
(2026-06-20). Auto Worker Delegates Back Union's Fighting Direction At UAW Convention. popularresistance.org Delegates to the United Auto Workers constitutional convention affirmed this week the aggressive direction the union has taken under President Shawn Fain, who took office in 2023 and immediately set the 400,000-member union on a new path, illustrated in bold campaigns like the Stand Up Strike against the Big 3 automakers. | The 1,000 delegates who assembled in Detroit voted to increase the money designated for new organizing and to maintain dues at 2.5 hours per month in order to bulk up the strike fund. The union is looking ahead to a projected rematch with the Big 3 on May Day 2028, when contracts covering 150,…
(2026-06-20). There Is No Bigger Trump Lie Right Now Than Him Saying the Iran War Is Good for You—or the World. portside.org There Is No Bigger Trump Lie Right Now Than Him Saying the Iran War Is Good for You—or the World |
(2026-06-20). The New East India Companies: How Tech Giants Are Colonizing the Global South for AI. moderndiplomacy.eu For decades, historian's discussion about colonialism has revolved around large armies, territorial conquests and vast empires. Yet, they often fail to focus on the fact that one of the most powerful empires did not begin with soldiers — it emerged because of corporations. The British East India Company, in 1600 started its commercial activities in …
(2026-06-20). Vinicius stars as Brazil cruise past Haiti. tribune.com.pk 
Matheus Cunha scored twice as Brazil eased past Haiti 3-0 on Friday to breathe life into their World Cup campaign and close in on a spot in the last 32. | After a much-criticised display in their opening 1-1 draw with Morocco, the five-time world champions underlined the gulf in class with outsiders Haiti, who became the first country to exit this World Cup. | Cunha's scruffy goal in Philadelphia gave Brazil the lead midway through the first half, and he struck again as Carlo Ancelotti's side asserted their dominance. Vinicius Junior added a third before the break. | Brazil play Scotland in their final Group C…
(2026-06-20). World Cup team captains unveil unified message against hate. thecanary.co 
The captains of the teams participating in the 2026 World Cup exchanged special pennants denouncing hate and discrimination before the start of some matches, as part of an initiative launched by the FIFA to coincide with the International Day for Countering Hate Speech. In the matches between the Czech Republic and South Africa, Mexico and […] | By
(2026-06-20). Jews in the American Labor Movement: The Bundist Legacy. portside.org Jews in the American Labor Movement: The Bundist Legacy |
(2026-06-20). America's 250th Birthday Is a Good Time to Reflect on the Growth of Misguided Civic Education Programs in Colleges and Universities. scheerpost.com July 4, 2026, is the 250th anniversary of America's Declaration of Independence. It seems like a moment for this nation's civic and educational institutions to celebrate. But I detect a certain ambivalence and uncertainty about how to mark the occasion. At a time when the American political system is under great strain and the future …
(2026-06-20). Peaceful Afghanistan essential for return of Afghan nationals: PM Shehbaz. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday reaffirmed Pakistan's longstanding commitment to refugees and said that a peaceful, stable, and economically resilient Afghanistan was essential for the dignified return and sustainable reintegration of Afghan nationals. | In his message on World Refugee Day, observed under the theme "Until Everyone is Safe," the prime minister said Pakistan joined the global community in expressing solidarity with refugees worldwide while paying tribute to their resilience, courage and determination in the face of displacement. | Calling on the international community, he stressed tha…
(2026-06-20). Muharram 1448 Moon Sighted in India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka. ummid.com The Hilal Committees across India and Bangladesh have urged fellow Muslims to sight the New Moon or Crescent of Muharram 1448 today i.e. Tuesday 29th of Dhul Hijjah, corresponding to June 16, 2026, to confirm the start of the New Islamic Year.
(2026-06-20). 'We tasted the horrors of war': Stories of refugees who returned home. aljazeera.com In 2025, nearly 15 million displaced people returned – the largest surge of returns recorded by the UN.
(2026-06-20). Who is Lebanon's Suleiman Frangieh, sanctioned by US for Hezbollah ties? al-monitor.com The politician and Marada Movement leader has a close relationship with the Syrian Assad family and staunchly supports Iran and its Lebanese proxy Hezbollah.
(2026-06-20). WHYY Newscast for Saturday 10:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-06-20). Popular protests in Albania enter third week. iacenter.org By Sue Harris June 17, 2026 U.S. land grab in Adriatic Sea provokes popular protest in Tirana, Albania, June 14, 2026. The popular protests in Albania are now in their third week. On June 14, between 100,000 and 200,000 people poured into the streets in the capital city of Tirana to defend their country's islands, wildlife and dignity. Other demonstrations that are part of what is being called the "Flamingo Revolution" took place in the cities of Durrà´s, Elbasan, Fier, Gjirokastra, Koràßa, Kukà´s, Lezha, Shkodra and Vlora. According to June 14 Politico, the demonstrators included children, the…
(2026-06-20). Green mayor hopeful to save Manchester from 'Reform disaster'. thecanary.co 
The Green Party has announced that its candidate in the Greater Manchester mayor by-election will be Geraldine Coggins: At the @TheGreenParty launch of their campaign for the Greater Manchester mayoral election, our reporter @cjmbaillie was one of the first to speak to their candidate Geraldine Coggins — and she's immediately showing why she's the right […] | By
(2026-06-20). Police order last-minute ban of Iranian opposition rally in Paris. al-monitor.com By John IrishPARIS, June 19 (Reuters) – Paris-based Iranian opposition group NCRI said on Friday that the city's police had banned a rally it was due to hold on Saturday and that it had appealed what it said was a "bogus" decision.
(2026-06-20). The Knicks And New York's Disappearing Black Communities. popularresistance.org Everyone loves a winning hometown team. The New York Knickerbockers basketball team, aka the Knicks, won the National Basketball Association (NBA) championship on June 13, 2026. They had not done so since 1973, when legends like Walt "Clyde" Frazier, Willis Reed, Earl Monroe, and Bill Bradley were playing. The end of five decades of disappointment created an infectious euphoria across all five boroughs that had not been seen in recent memory. | Impromptu watch parties sprang up across the city as neighbors came together to see their team overcome past failure and prove naysayers wrong to win in a dramatic fashion…
(2026-06-20). Sustainable Fashion in Southeast Asia. uwidata.com By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer With this era of climate consciousness and responsible consumption, sustainable fashion is a global movement transforming how individuals perceive apparel. In Southeast Asia, where garment manufacturing and textile production are the drivers of economic growth and international supply chains, green and socially conscious fashion is gradually building momentum. Customers, especially young …
(2026-06-20). Threats to Justice Gautam Patel's family from "Dawoodi Bohra Guild" ummid.com To non-Bohras, the Dawoodi Bohra community, largely consisting of traders and businesspersons, appear to be peaceful, but there are many instances where they have been internally violent and highly intolerant.
(2026-06-20). New Study: Chile's Relative Sea Level Was 3.2 Meters Higher Than Today During The Mid-Holocene. wattsupwiththat.com Higher sea levels were due to a warmer climate, or the consequence of more water in ocean basins rather than locked up on land as ice.
(2026-06-20). SK Hynix unpacks 'HBM4E' – Next-Generation DRAM for AI. ummid.com Memory giant, SK Hynix, June 17, 2026 said it has shipped samples of HBM4E, a next-generation DRAM for AI, to major customers.
(2026-06-20). IEC ready for KZN voter registration weekend. sanews.gov.za IEC ready for KZN voter registration weekend | The Electoral Commission (IEC) in KwaZulu-Natal says it is fully prepared for the voter registration weekend scheduled for 20 and 21 June 2026, a key milestone in preparations for this year's Local Government Elections (LGE2026). ⚪ Addressing the media at the commission's provincial offices in Westville, Durban, on Thursday, KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Electoral Officer Ntombifuthi Masinga said extensive preparations had been completed to ensure a smooth registration process across the province's 5 021 voting districts. ⚪ The registration weekend follows a ward bounda…
(2026-06-20). Court bans Spanish PM's wife from leaving country amid corruption probe. aljazeera.com Begona Gomez is accused of using her position as the prime minister's wife ‚Å to secure work contracts.
(2026-06-20). Minneapolis Rallies Against Indictments Of Anti-ICE Protesters. popularresistance.org Minneapolis, MN — On the morning of June 15, the Department of Justice announced charges against 15 anti-ice protesters for "conspiracy to impede or injure a federal officer," and other bogus charges. That same morning 12 out of the 15 protesters had their homes raided and were arrested in relation to the federal indictment. | After the arrests, the DOJ held a press conference, where U.S. Attorney Daniel Rosen claimed that the accused had assaulted a federal officer and destroyed government property, among other charges. When asked, Rosen did not respond to any questions regarding the injuries or the number…
(2026-06-20). Australia: Victorian educators reject AEU-Labor sellout—Build rank-and-file committees to take the struggle forward! wsws.org The overwhelming no vote was registered despite anti-democratic mechanisms the AEU deployed in an attempt to ram the deal through.
(2026-06-20). Seven killed, five injured in twin blasts in K-P's Bannu. tribune.com.pk 
Seven people were killed and five others injured in a twin blast in the Phang Musa Khel area within the jurisdiction of Ahmadzai Police Station in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa's Bannu district on Saturday, District Police Officer (DPO) Bannu Yasir Afridi confirmed. | According to Afridi, a private vehicle carrying passengers was targeted by an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), resulting in multiple casualties. | "The injured were being transported for medical treatment when a second explosion struck a motor car carrying the wounded," he said. | The two explosions left a total of seven people dead and five others injure…
(2026-06-20). 'Trillionaires Shouldn't Exist': Obscene Musk Milestone Spurs Calls for Aggressive Wealth Tax. progressivehub.net JAKE JOHNSON | COMMON DREAMS…
(2026-06-20). The Quad's Identity Crisis: Caught Between Ambition and Reality. moderndiplomacy.eu Asia-pacific region is becoming increasingly contested with like-minded states forming coalitions. Two institutional models such as AUKUS and Quad, which are both US led, represent alliances in the region. Although both harbour concerns with China's rise, yet they function differently; AUKUS for hard deterrence, and Quad for broad alignment. At one hand, AUKUS embodies high …
(2026-06-20). Shadow Of Minneapolis Hung Over 2026 Labor Notes Conference. popularresistance.org More than 4,000 workers, organizers, and self-described "troublemakers" braved brutal weather and travel changes to pack into a Chicago-area hotel this past weekend for the 2026 Labor Notes Conference, filling nearly 300 workshops, panels, and meetings over three days. | By most measures, this was the largest and most explicitly political iteration of the biennial gathering in recent years. As always, it served as a barometer of what's animating the labor movement's most advanced sectors.
(2026-06-20). Qatar-gifted Air Force One replacement unveiled. al-monitor.com US President Donald Trump unveiled on Friday a replacement Air Force One aircraft gifted by Qatar, which he dubbed a "flying White House.""This is considered the world's most luxurious plane," Trump said at a speech inside the plane's hangar, praising the gulf emirate for being "so nice and providing" it.Qatar's gift of the aircraft ⚪ valued in the hundreds of millions of dollars ⚪ has raised ethical, constitutional and security concerns.
(2026-06-20). France Deepens Eastern Mediterranean Footprint Through Defense Pact with Greek Cypriot Administration. uwidata.com The recently signed Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) between France and the Greek Cypriot Administration (GCA) has triggered sharp criticism from Turkish Cypriot and Turkish officials, who argue that the deal alters the military balance on the island and strengthens a growing French strategic presence in the Eastern Mediterranean. The agreement, signed on June 8, …
(2026-06-20). Morocco beat Scotland 1—0 as Saibari scores fastest World Cup 2026 goal. aljazeera.com Morocco hold onto slender lead despite Scotland's late charge for an equaliser in Group C match at Boston Stadium.
(2026-06-20). The Victory Could Go to Clean Energy. portside.org The Victory Could Go to Clean Energy |
(2026-06-20). FM Dar departs for Cairo to attend R-4 foreign ministers meeting. tribune.com.pk 
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Saturday departed Islamabad for Cairo to participate in the 4th meeting of the R-4 Foreign Ministers of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Egypt, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA). | "On the sidelines of the meeting, the foreign minister will also hold bilateral meetings with the participating foreign ministers and call on the President of Egypt, Abdel Fattah El-Sisi," the ministry added. | Deputy Prime Minister / Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 departed Islamabad for Cairo, Egypt, to participate in the 4th…
(2026-06-20). Trump Is Forcing Coal Pollution on Consumers and Communities. juancole.com By | In one of the most perverse Big Government moves ever, last year President Trump proclaimed an "energy emergency." Since then he's Thes…
(2026-06-20). Why Tunisia's renewable energy strategy is facing resistance. aljazeera.com Giving concessions for renewable projects to foreign corporations will not help solve the country's energy crisis.
(2026-06-20). Ralph Lauren sports cross-generational appeal at Milan fashion show. tribune.com.pk 
Ralph Lauren showcased its timeless vision of American luxury on Friday, blending heritage tailoring with younger, sportier styles in its Spring/Summer 2027 show on the first day of Milan Men's Fashion Week. | Photo: Ralph Lauren's presentation of its Spring/Summer 2027 men's collection/Reuters | The collection opened with the soft neutral and indigo two-piece sets of the brand's high-end ‚Å Purple Label line, mixing sharp tailoring with more relaxed designs. It was followed by an explosion of colourful pieces from its Polo Ralph Lauren…
(2026-06-20). Saibari early strike gives Morocco World Cup win over Scotland. newarab.com 
Ismael Saibari helped Saibari scored in Morocco's opening 1-1 draw with Brazil last weekend and his clinical finish with just over a minute gone settled a hard-fought, physical contest watched by a crowd of 64,146 at the Gillette Stadium near Boston. | The 25-year-old, who was born in Spain and raised in Belgium, is reportedly on the br…
(2026-06-20). One Nation now importing grievance politics. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-20). Ebola rages through the Congo. wsws.org At four weeks, the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in the DRC and Uganda is three times larger than any previous epidemic at the same stage, with 894 cases and over 200 dead.
(2026-06-20). Israel fetes Somaliland's leader as it seeks to expand Red Sea influence. aljazeera.com Six months after recognition, Israel and Somaliland say they are moving from symbolism to strategic cooperation.
(2026-06-20). Seconds before the Winner: Ghana Fan's black magic captivates the internet. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A unknown Ghanaian fan has been propelled into the global spotlight with the 2026 FIFA World Cup after being connected to one of the most controversial incidents of the tournament. Ghana won 1-0 over Panama in Group L in spectacular fashion.The supporter was filmed on television cameras blowing a white powder at the ground as Ghana looked for a winning goal during the match. Moments later Caleb Yirenky scored a thrilling winner in the 95th minute, sparking a flood of conjecture, jokes and conspiracy theories throughout social media.Who Is the 'Juju Master'?: The video went viral on the internet,…
(2026-06-20). UK Met Warns 90F Heatwave Will Cause Power Outages. wattsupwiththat.com Temperatures in the low 90s will cause "An increased chance that some heat-sensitive systems and equipment may fail, leading to power cuts and the loss of other services to some homes and businesses"
(2026-06-20). Israeli Foreign Agent Took Over The Charlie Kirk Show. popularresistance.org The Charlie Kirk Show is now distributed by a federally registered agent of Israel tasked with seeding American media with Zionist propaganda. It is part of a whopping $46 million dollar annual contract between the Israeli government and Brad Parscale, the former chief of staff for Donald Trump's 2020 presidential campaign. This may be the largest lobbying contract in the history of foreign influence operations in the US. | On September 10, 2025, Kirk was assassinated during the first stop on his American Comeback Tour at Utah Valley State University.
(2026-06-20). Why Georgia Republicans Backtracked on Gerrymandering. portside.org Why Georgia Republicans Backtracked on Gerrymandering |
(2026-06-20). James Burrows, prolific innovator in US TV comedies, dead at 85. tribune.com.pk 
US director and television creator James Burrows, who worked behind the scenes on "Friends," "Cheers," "Taxi," and many other beloved comedies, has died, People magazine reported on Friday. He was 85. | "We celebrate the extraordinary life and enduring legacy of James 'Jimmy' Burrows, who passed away peacefully today surrounded by his loving family," his family said in a statement. The time and place of his death were not disclosed. | Burrows won 11 Emmy awards for excellence in television and helmed more than 1,000 episodes of hit programs, working as a director, producer and writer. | Burrows was among the e…
(2026-06-20). India's Education System is Extortion Machine, Let's Change It: Rahul to Students. ummid.com Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi Wednesday June 17, 2026 addressing a students' rally 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' in Kota called India's Education System an 'extortion machine' and asked them to join hands to change it.
(2026-06-20). Tehran publishes Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding between Iran and U.S. iacenter.org June 19, 2026 The Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA — Tehran) published the following article on June 17, 2026. The memorandum, which was exclusively provided to IRNA, states that the Islamic Republic of Iran and the U.S. and their allies in the current war, by signing this document, declare the immediate and permanent cessation of military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon, and pledge not to start any war or any military operation against each other from now on and to refrain from threatening or using force against each other and to guarantee the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Leban…
(2026-06-20). Electoral reform and education essential to eliminate populist politics. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-20). Polanski calls out Burnham's 'more of the same' migration plan. thecanary.co 
According to the Times, Andy Burnham is going to keep Shabana Mahmood as the home secretary if he becomes PM. Given that this would be the most 'more of the same' possible, it's understandable Zack Polanski has said the following: The architect of Labour's cruel plans on settled status and persecution of free speech and […] | By
(2026-06-20). Reform Restore fight over who lost Makerfield worse. thecanary.co 
In the Makerfield by-election, the three parties of the right failed to win enough votes between them to match Labour's result. Rather than reflecting on what this means, however, Reform UK and Restore Britain have decided to argue over who lost hardest: You got less than the BNP in 2010. You threw everything you had […] | By
(2026-06-20). Have your say on proposed tax amendments. sanews.gov.za Have your say on proposed tax amendments | With the deadline drawing near, National Treasury and the South African Revenue Service (SARS) have reminded the public to submit written comments on the 2026 draft Rates and Monetary Amounts and Amendment of Revenue Laws Bill (2026 draft Rates Bill). | Among other things, the draft Rates Bill outlines adjustments to various tax thresholds, exemptions and limits, as well as changes to excise duties on alcoholic beverages and tobacco-related products. | The 2026 draft Rates Bill, which contains the proposed tax amendments, is available on the National Treasury and SARS we…
(2026-06-20). Somaliland open to possibility of Israeli military base. newarab.com 
The breakaway state of The visit has been described as the first by a leader of the unrecognised state, and the developments come around six months after Somaliland's foreign minister, Abdirahman Dahir Adam, said that the presid…
(2026-06-20). Hawke's Bay enslaver and human trafficker Joseph Matamata granted parole. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Lucy Xia of RNZ A Hawke's Bay horticultural labour contractor, who was the first person to be convicted of both human trafficking and slavery in New Zealand, has been granted parole and will be released next month. Seventy-one-year-old Joseph Matamata, who also goes by Viliamu Samu, was sentenced to 11 years imprisonment for using…
(2026-06-20). FARA Docs: 'Israel' Is Spying on Millions of Christian Americans in Their Churches. orinocotribune.com By Alan MacLeod — Jun 18, 2026 | If you are a Christian living in the Western United States, you have almost certainly been targeted with pro-Israel, anti-Palestine propaganda, paid for directly by the government of Benjamin Netanyahu. Your searches, location, and internet activity is being monitored by Israel, and your algorithms and search results across multiple platforms are being manipulated by Israeli government in what its American partner calls the "largest geofencing and targeted Christian digital campaign ever." | Amid a massive drop in support from the Christian community, Israel is spending milli…
(2026-06-20). Meloni rebukes Trump over G7 photo claim, says 'Italy and I never beg'. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has strongly rejected comments by US President Donald Trump, who claimed she had "begged" him for a photograph during the G7 summit in France, describing the remarks as "completely fabricated" and criticizing his treatment of close allies.In a video statement posted on social media on Thursday, Meloni dismissed Trump's account of their interaction and expressed disappointment over what she described as a recurring pattern in his approach toward partner nations."Certain things deserve an immediate response," Meloni said. "Donald Trump's statements are completely fabr…
(2026-06-20). The Cost of the Cloud: AI's Environmental Footprint in Latin America. moderndiplomacy.eu Artificial intelligence is often presented as the next great technological revolution. Governments promote it as a pathway to innovation, businesses celebrate its economic potential, and technology companies market it as a tool capable of solving some of the world's most pressing challenges. Yet behind the rapid expansion of AI lies a physical infrastructure that depends …
(2026-06-20). Kew Gardens Is Just Another Worthless, Junk Site. wattsupwiththat.com The photo, taken this month by a contact of Ray's, clearly shows Kew is most definitely NOT Class 2.
(2026-06-20). UN rights chief expresses concern at EU migration crackdown. newarab.com 
The UN rights chief said on Saturday he deeply regretted the European Union's The rules, Volker Tur…
(2026-06-20). Our freedoms and our oppressions are all connected. uwidata.com 
By Syeda Ayesha Gardeza, Mazdoor Kisan Party (Workers and Farmers Party), Pakistan — Responsible for Media and Information May 19th, 1919, is the date Mustafa Kemal Atatàºrk arrived in the northern Turkish city of Samsun to start the armed struggle against the imperialist occupation of Türkiye and its collaborators. The date is considered as the …
(2026-06-20). Reform's Pochin laughs when questioned on domestic abuse scandal. thecanary.co 
On 19 June, Reform UK's Sarah Pochin attracted controversy when she used the threat of domestic abuse as a rallying cry for the England squad to win. Despite the overwhelming backlash she received, Pochin has since doubled down on the comments: Adding insult to injury, she laughed about it all too. Disturbing from Reform In […] | By
(2026-06-20). Is Keir Starmer set to resign as Labour's Andy Burnham lines up a challenge backed by 200 MPs. hindustantimes.com Pressure is mounting on UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer as internal Labour tensions intensify following poor local election results and growing speculation about a possible leadership challenge. Reports suggest that as many as 200 Labour MPs could support Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham in a potential bid to replace Starmer, amid claims of a widening split within the party. Starmer has rejected calls to resign, insisting he will contest any leadership challenge and warning that a contest could destabilize both the party and government. The situation reflects growing uncertainty within Labour as economic pres…
(2026-06-20). United Kingdom: Jury Hung In Israel Protest Case. popularresistance.org After more than 17 hours of deliberation, a jury at Birmingham crown court on Thursday failed to reach a verdict over whether four pro-Palestine activists committed criminal damage at an arms factory. | Iain Evans, Hana-Yun Stevens, Frank Sherman and Hisham Alkhamezi were each accused of criminal damage at a factory owned by Moog, a U.S. aerospace firm, in Wolverhampton. | During the trial, the jury saw footage from helicopters and CCTV cameras which showed the defendants crashing through the site's front gate and damaging solar panels on its roof.
(2026-06-20). Rights groups denounce shutting of LGBT X accounts in Turkey. newarab.com 
Access to the X accounts of numerous LGBTI+ and women's organisations has been blocked in Turkey for "reasons of national security and public order" at the request of authorities, said a statement from Engelliweb, which tracks access restrictions in Turkey. | "These access restrictions constitute an unacceptable prac…
(2026-06-20). How Many Ways Can You Avoid Reporting That Cops Killed a Baby? scheerpost.com Janine Jackson FAIR "One-Year-Old Boy Killed After Officer Fires at Vehicle in Mississippi," said the New York Times headline (6/16/26). So, a "one-year-old boy"—what most people would call a baby—was "killed after" a police officer fired at a vehicle, but there's no verb you could use to connect those two things? The Times subhed continued that pacifying work: It is …
(2026-06-20). How China Viewed Egypt's June 30 Revolution and the Fall of the Muslim Brotherhood. moderndiplomacy.eu China supported Egypt politically and economically following the June 30, 2013 revolution, rejecting interference in its internal affairs and seeking strategic rapprochement. Chinese think tanks and military circles considered the success of the June 30 revolution to have saved Egypt, while strongly criticizing the Muslim Brotherhood's rule, accusing the group of attempting to dismantle national …
(2026-06-20). Decks cleared for Oscar nominated Palestinian film's release in India on June 19. ummid.com 'The Voice of Hind Rajab', the Oscar nominated Palestinian film, is set for a high profile release in over 100 cinema halls in India on Friday June 19, 2026.
(2026-06-20). Saturday 6/20: (Theatrical Play) They Have Names: Hind Rajab in Her Voice. indybay.org Arab American Cultural Center | 3968 Twilight Drive | San Jose, CA 95126…
(2026-06-20). This Is Why Trump Was Necessary. scheerpost.com Nate Bear Do Not Panic Iran has forced the US into one of the biggest strategic defeats in its short, violent and bloody history. The memorandum of understanding with Iran, signed (symbolically or not), at Versailles yesterday, signalled, as I wrote earlier this week, that we're witnessing the collapse of American hard power. After it was …
(2026-06-20). Spain vs Saudi Arabia: World Cup 2026 — Yamal, prediction, watch, kickoff. aljazeera.com Spain face Saudi Arabia in need of a win to take control of Group H. Can they rediscover their attacking edge?>
(2026-06-20). Palestinian women face increasing abuse in Israeli prisons. newarab.com 
The Palestinian Prisoners' Media Office said women held in Damon Prison had been subjected to 30 prison crackdowns ov…
(2026-06-20). Will Lehman's nomination for UAW president: A milestone in the fight for rank-and-file power. wsws.org Workers backed his campaign because it expressed their own experiences with the UAW apparatus: sellout contracts, suppression of opposition, the defense of corporate profit and the subordination of workers' struggles to the Democratic Party and the state.
(2026-06-20). KCET 2026 Option Entry starts, Last date June 30. ummid.com The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) has provided the links to submit college options and preferences via its official website kea.kar.nic.in for the candidates seeking admission in Engineering, Pharmacy, Agriculture, Architecture and other professional courses through Karnataka UGCET 2026 (KCET 2026) Counselling.
(2026-06-20). FARA Docs: Israel Is Spying On Millions Of Christian Americans In Their Churches. scheerpost.com Alan Macleod MintPress News If you are a Christian living in the Western United States, you have almost certainly been targeted with pro-Israel, anti-Palestine propaganda, paid for directly by the government of Benjamin Netanyahu. Your searches, location, and internet activity is being monitored by Israel, and your algorithms and search results across multiple platforms are …
(2026-06-20). UN meeting erupts over sexual violence allegations against Israel. aljazeera.com "You will be quiet." A UN meeting descended into a heated exchange.
(2026-06-20). Keir Starmer has decided to quit as PM: Report. ummid.com Under pressure from the party colleagues, Keir Starmer has finally decided to quit as UK Prime Minister, according to The Observer.
(2026-06-20). Saibari's fastest goal in 2026 FIFA WC gives Morocco edge over Scotland. ummid.com Ismael Saibari's 71st second goal, fastest in the 2026 FIFA World Cup so far, proved enough to give Morocco a 1-0 victory in Foxborough and send the Atlas Lions to the top of Group C.
(2026-06-20). Paraguay eliminate Turkey from World Cup. tribune.com.pk 
Ten-man Paraguay scored the fastest goal of the World Cup so far to beat Turkey 1-0 in a dramatic Group D match on Friday, breathing life into their campaign and condemning their opponents to an early exit. | Fired up from a humiliating 4-1 defeat by the United States in their opening match, Paraguay went ahead 64 seconds in when Matias Galarza rifled home from long range, then clung on for the entire game against a torrent of Turkish attacks. | Paraguay defended doggedly and played the second half with 10 men after Miguel Almiron was sent off for remarks made to Mert Muldur with his hand covering his mouth.
(2026-06-20). Released from ICE, Salah Sarsour vows to continue his advocacy. newarab.com 
Wisconsin-based The US resident of over 30 years was detained by
(2026-06-20). Bangladesh Hindus protest over halted Ram statue project and alleged desecration of Lord Ram image. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Thousands of Hindus took to the streets in Bangladesh on Friday after the construction of a giant Lord Ram statue was suspended following alleged threats from Islamist groups.Protesters gathered in Dhaka and other parts of the country, carrying torches and raising religious slogans. The demonstrations were also linked to allegations that an image of Lord Ram was desecrated during a protest against the statue project earlier this month.Several Hindu organisations, including the Hindu Mahajot, led marches and demonstrations in the capital. Protesters demanded the arrest of those allegedly involved in…
(2026-06-20). Matias Galarza's goal replaces Saibari's as 2026 FIFA World Cup's fastest. ummid.com Paraguay Midfielder Matias Galarza scored the fastest goal of the 2026 FIFA World Cup hours after Morocco Forward Ismael Saibari set the new record.
(2026-06-20). Mamdani promotes DSA candidates in New York Democratic primary election. wsws.org Mamdani's hypocrisy and opportunism are in the service of what? The promotion of the fiction that the Democratic Party—a party of the same corporate-financial oligarchy that controls the Republicans ⚪ can be reformed, as can the capitalist system.
(2026-06-20). Racist Katie Hopkins booed out of British pub. thecanary.co 
Katie Hopkins — One of our great British traditions is that landlords have the right to refuse service to anyone. Anyone. And if you don't like it, you're probably not all that British, are you? Anyway, here's Tommy Robinson having a cry because rancid bigot Katie Hopkins got booed out of a British pub for […] | By
(2026-06-20). World Cup 2026: Netherlands vs Sweden prediction, schedules, key highlights. aljazeera.com World Cup day 10 features Netherlands-Sweden as the USA reach the knockout stage and Brazil move closer to qualification…
(2026-06-20). Loic Wacquant: Against Abolitionism. newleftreview.org A sociological critique of calls for the wholesale elimination of police, courts and prisons, arguing instead for a radical 'penal minimalism'—a better-funded system, with fewer suspects funnelled into it, and imprisonment a punishment of last resort.
(2026-06-20). Indian Haj Mission wins Saudi award for Excellence in Serving Pilgrims. ummid.com The Indian Haj Mission has been conferred two 'Labaytum' awards for 'Excellence in Serving the Hajj Pilgrims', Union Minister of Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju said in New Delhi Thursday.
(2026-06-20). Resistance to War, Part 4 of 4: Flotilla As Resistance. worldbeyondwar.org 
To create a World Beyond War and a just and sustainable peace we have to answer the basic question of whether people can protect themselves without pointing a gun at someone. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-06-20). Actor and author Hannah Diviney denounces Australian Labor government's attacks on the disabled. wsws.org "If you remove a disabled person's ability to participate in society, then inevitably many will question whether they have value, whether they belong, and whether there is a place for them in the wider community."
(2026-06-20). In Nepal's highlands, climate change threatens Tibet's Bon faith. aljazeera.com In Lubra, Nepal's last Bon village, climate-driven floods are destroying homes and land, endangering ancient traditions.
(2026-06-20). WI BOPM 15th Anniversary Celebration in Milwaukee August 22, 2026! wibailoutpeople.org 
12 NOON — 2 P.M.: GATHER & MEAL2-4 P.M. PROGRAM: 15 YEARS OF STRUGGLE AND STILL FIGHTING!4-6 P.M. D.J. Wisconsin Bail Out the People Movement started in Milwaukee in June 2011. Since the first day, we've been in the streets and workplaces engaged in collective struggle statewide and beyond. We're still here! We are having …
(2026-06-20). Maharashtra FYJC 11th Round 3 Admission 2026 Starts, Check Registration Steps. ummid.com The School Education and Sports Department, Maharashtra has started through its official website 'mahafyjcadmissions.in' CAP Round 3 of FYJC or Class 11 admission 2026, and asked the students to fill Part 1 Form (Registration Form) and Part 2 Form (Option Form) from today i.e. June 18, 2026.
(2026-06-20). Modi govt bans Telegram ahead of NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam. ummid.com In a major decision, Narendra Modi government in India banned social media platform Telegram ahead of NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam.
(2026-06-20). Cunha hits Brazil double against Haiti to seal first World Cup 2026 win. aljazeera.com Manchester United's Matheus Cunha scores Brazil's first two goals in 3-0 win against Haiti as FIFA event progress nears.
(2026-06-20). At least 15 migrant bodies wash ashore in eastern Libya: sources. newarab.com 
The bodies of at least 15 migrants including a girl have washed ashore along Libya's eastern Mediterranean coast over the past week after their boat was believed to have capsized, security, navy and medical sources told Reuters on Saturday. | The vessel was carrying around 61 people, according to 10 survivors, a navy source said. | The bodies were recovered from several places along the coastline of Tobruk, a city near the Egyptian border, the sources added. Two security officials said the remains were badly decomposed and warned that more bodies could still be found. | Images posted on Facebook by the Tobruk Red…
(2026-06-20). Full circle in Toronto: Nora Fatehi on performing before family at FIFA 2026. tribune.com.pk 
Actor Nora Fatehi recently performed in her hometown to open the prestigious tournament ahead of the high-stakes Canada vs Bosnia match. | The dancer and actor delivered a career-defining moment that was as emotionally raw as it was spectacularly high-energy. For the first time in her journey, her entire family and closest loved ones were assembled in the stands, watching her perform live on the world's grandest stage. | Taking to social media to share the overwhelming gravity of the milestone with her fans, Nora pulled back the curtain on the often-lonely reality of life in the mega-spotlight. | "I wanted to…
(2026-06-20). Italy's Meloni slams 'senseless' attacks from Trump. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump speaks with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at a working lunch with leaders of G7 and the Middle East, in Evian-les-Bains, France, June 16, 2026. — ReutersTrump accuses Meloni of trying to repair ties with Washington.Meloni slams Trump for "constant,…
(2026-06-20). Beijing book fair fosters cultural bonds. ecns.cn The 32nd edition of the Beijing International Book Fair opened on Wednesday at the China National Convention Center, offering visitors the chance to embark on a literary journey across cultures.
(2026-06-20). Turning Science Into a $1.5T Trumpian Slushfund. portside.org Turning Science Into a $1.5T Trumpian Slushfund |
(2026-06-20). 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.
(2026-06-20). The Colombian Far Right Threatens the Peace Process. orinocotribune.com By Silvana Solano — Jun 19, 2026 | De La Espriella's aggressive political project risks reversing decades of fragile social progress and transitional justice. | The history of Colombia is defined by a continuous cycle of structural Whenever marginalized sectors of society have attempted to demand democratic i…
(2026-06-20). Il fuoco dell'Europa parte da Belfast? strategic-culture.su Belfast è in fiamme, e tra le sue ceneri giace proprio la domanda che l'Europa continua a eludere: vogliamo affrontare le cause, o preferiamo continuare a fare la guardia alla tanica di benzina? | Segue nostro Notti di fuoco | C'è qualcosa di moto potente che sta avvenendo a Belfast, e che potrebbe diventare la dinamite che farà esplodere l'Europa intera. | La città dell'Irlanda del Nord ha conosciuto la stagione più nera dai tempi della…