(2026-06-18). US-Iran Peace Deal and Its Impact on India. ummid.com The historic June 2026 US-Iran framework agreement marks a volatile culmination to over 100 days of devastating attrition, fundamentally shifting Middle Eastern security paradigms while altering India's energy and strategic landscape.
(2026-06-18). Hezbollah chief says Lebanon at moment after US-Iran deal. al-monitor.com Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem on Wednesday urged Lebanese authorities to take advantage of a "pivotal" moment following a US-Iran deal to end the Middle East war, ahead of Israeli-Lebanese negotiations next week.American and Iranian officials, as well as mediator Pakistan, have said the deal includes Lebanon, where Israel and Hezbollah have been at war since March 2.Lebanese President Joseph Aoun instead insisted his country's negotiations with Israel in Washington were independent of the regional deal.
(2026-06-18). Explainer-What challenges could stand in the way of a final US-Iran deal? al-monitor.com By Matt SpetalnickWASHINGTON, June 17 (Reuters) – When U.S. and Iranian negotiators sit down in Switzerland on Friday after nearly four months of war, the stakes couldn't be higher as they face an array of hurdles that could derail efforts to reach a comprehensive peace agreement.While a breakthrough cannot be ruled out, most analysts are skeptical the two sides can forge a final settlement within the 60-day window laid out in a "memorandum of understanding" that President Donald Trump and Iranian leaders approved this week.
(2026-06-18). Can US-Iran Peace Deal End Decades of Hostility? ummid.com The US-Iran Peace Deal has reduced the immediate risk of a wider regional war, but the accord leaves unresolved the central issues that have fuelled four decades of confrontation, making its long-term survival far from assured.
(2026-06-18). Trump, Iran's president sign deal to end Middle East war. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump and Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian sign deal to end Middle East War on June 17, 2026. — @XWhiteHouse/X@Iran_GOVIran to reopen Strait of Hormuz; US to lift naval blockade.Washington agrees to waive oil sanctions under initial accord.$300bn…
(2026-06-18). Alexander Zevin: Trump's Gulf War. newleftreview.org Asymmetries of the US-Israeli assault on Iran, as an uneasy balance holds between Tehran's tourniquet on the Strait of Hormuz—and the world economy—and the enormous firepower of the aggressors, at the end of the first round.
(2026-06-18). The Strait of Hormuz to re-open. Now what? responsiblestatecraft.org
(2026-06-18). Trump thanks Xi, Putin for being in Iran war. al-monitor.com By Steve Holland and Trevor HunnicuttEVIAN-LES-BAINS, France, June 17 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday described Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin as "neutral" during the war with Iran, saying they had notthwarted his efforts to curbTehran's nuclear ambitions."I just want to thank them because they made it a lot better," Trump said following the adoption of a ceasefire agreement in the conflict.
(2026-06-18). Verification is key in US-Iran nuclear talks, Saudi FM says. newarab.com 
The most important issue in imminent nuclear talks between Iran and the United States is how Iran's nuclear programme will be policed, Washington and Tehran say they have reached an agreement to
(2026-06-18). Trump confirma en Versalles la firma del memorando de entendimiento con Irán. cubadebate.cu El presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, confirmó este miércoles que ha firmado el memorando de entendimiento con Irán, documento de 14 puntos que sienta las bases para el cese de las hostilidades entre ambas naciones y abre la vía a una negociación definitiva sobre el programa nuclear persa.
(2026-06-18). America's own Israel envoy gets into fight with Trump for abandoning Netanyahu amid Iran deal. hindustantimes.com Fresh questions are emerging over the state of U.S.-Israel relations as Washington pushes ahead with diplomacy involving Iran. Remarks by America's envoy to Israel, alongside reports of disagreements over the Iran deal, have fueled speculation about growing tensions between President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the future of Middle East security.
(2026-06-18). Meet the biggest winner of the war with Iran. responsiblestatecraft.org After months of on-and-off talks, Iran and the United States are set to end their war and sign an interim peace agreement on Friday June 19 in Switzerland. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi led most of the negotiations, but no Iranian politician has benefited more from the talks than Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the speaker of the Majles (Iran's parliament), who was officially the head of Iran's negotiation team. His meteoric rise comes after a controversial career — one in which Ghalibaf has drifted in and out of favor with both Iran's leadership and people.In 1961, Ghalibaf was born to a religious f…
(2026-06-18). Iran MOU was signed on Wednesday by Trump and Iran president, U.S. official says. al-monitor.com June 17 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Wednesday signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the war with Iran, a U.S. official told Reuters.The memo had been signed digitally on Sunday by Vice President JD Vanceand Iran's chief negotiator Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf and witnessed by Trump, the official said.(Reporting by Steve Holland, Writing by Christian Martinez)…
(2026-06-18). US, Iran digitally sign peace agreement to end conflict, reopen Hormuz; Tehran says 'time to test implementation'. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian have officially signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) designed to bring an end to the conflict between their countries, representing a significant diplomatic achievement after months of tensions and military confrontations. | US and Iranian officials said both leaders digitally signed the agreement on Wednesday, following its initial electronic endorsement on Sunday by US Vice President JD Vance and Iran's chief negotiator, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf. The accord came into force immediately, replacing plans for a formal signing cere…
(2026-06-18). Can the US-Iran Negotiations after the MOU Succeed? (Juan Cole Asieh Namdar). juancole.com Here is the Here is the YouTube computer-generated transcript, slightly cleaned up via Claude. | Asieh Namdar: For more, let's turn to Juan Cole. He's a Middle East expert and professor of history at the University of Michigan. | Professor, welcome to the program. How unusual is it that we still have not seen the terms and condi…
(2026-06-18). 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.
(2026-06-18). Continúa el respaldo a Cuba desde Estados Unidos. radiohc.cu 
Las muestras de apoyo a Cuba continúan surgiendo dentro del pueblo estadounidense para manifestar su descontento en contra de las genocidas medidas tomadas por la administración de Donald Trump y por exigir una normalización de relaciones entre los dos gobiernos. | Para este jueves 18 de junio, en la Universidad Internacional de La Florida, se organizó un evento teórico en la modalidad de panel presencial y virtual para convocar a más acciones en contra de las amenazas de una intervención militar a Cuba. Los panelistas serán prestigiosos intelectuales, diplomáticos, estudiantes e integrantes de diferentes organiz…
(2026-06-18). US must 'force' Israel to change its policy on Lebanon. aljazeera.com Rami Khouri says real policy change will only happen when the US forces Israel's hand in Lebanon.
(2026-06-18). Rajesh Sharma's posts celebrating Gaza Genocide re-surface after son killed in US strikes. ummid.com Social media users have digged out Rajesh Sharma's posts celebrating Israeli Genocide of Palestinians in Gaza after his son, Aditya Sharma, was killed in a United States military strike off the coast of Oman Thursday June 11, 2026.
apnews.com (2026-06-16). Trump says interim deal reached to end Iran war and US blockadeDetails of the deal were not immediately released and Iran signaled implementation would not start until the signing, which key mediator Pakistan said would occur Friday in Switzerland. It could provide a way to end a war that killed thousands across the Middle East, including the top leaders of Iran's theocracy, and sparked a historic energy crisis.
presstv.co.uk (2026-06-17). Israeli media urges continued Lebanon strikes to disrupt Iran-US MoUIsrael's Channel 14 has called on the occupying regime to maintain its attacks on Lebanon in order to sabotage the peace agreement between Iran and the United States.
(2026-06-18). Central Asian journalists: claims of 'cultural genocide' in Xinjiang unfounded. ecns.cn Journalists from Central Asian media outlets who visited the Bortala Mongol Autonomous Prefecture in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region said allegations of "cultural genocide" in the region are unfounded, citing what they described as government support for ethnic minority cultures.
(2026-06-18). Thursday 6/18: STOP Strangling Cuba! Brazil, Lula Break The US Oil Blackade Of Cuba. indybay.org San Francisco Brazilian Consulate | 300 Montgomery St. | San Francisco…
(2026-06-18). Transformations in Cuba are to preserve the Revolution. radiohc.cu The Secretary of Organization of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC), Roberto Morales, affirmed on Wednesday that the profound transformations being debated in the organization's Extraordinary Plenum are to preserve the Revolution and the achievements of Socialism. | The Presidency reported on its Facebook page that the member of the PCC's Political Bureau stated that Cuba "is a State that resists and seeks alternatives." | Morales emphasized that the Party will continue to be the most revolutionary element within the Revolution and that unity will continue to be "our response" to imperiali…
(2026-06-18). Cuba preserva su Revolución con transformaciones económicas y sociales. radiohc.cu 
El secretario de Organización del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC), Roberto Morales Ojeda aseguró este miércoles que las profundas transformaciones que se debaten en el Pleno Extraordinario de la organización son para preservar la Revolución y las conquistas del Socialismo. | Morales Ojeda subrayó que el Partido seguirá siendo lo más revolucionario dentro de la Revolución y la unidad seguirá siendo "nuestra respuesta", ante las pretensiones imperiales de destruir la Revolución. | Por su parte, el primer ministro de la República, Manuel Marrero Cruz expuso detalles de las transformaciones anuncia…
(2026-06-18). Raúl Castro: Las transformaciones que se proponen es lo que más conviene hoy a la Revolución. radiohc.cu El general de Ejército, Raúl Castro Ruz, líder al frente de la Revolución cubana, hizo suyas las propuestas de transformaciones presentadas en la tarde de este miércoles en el Pleno Extraordinario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC). | En la reunión, encabezada por el primer secretario del PCC y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel, el miembro del Buró Político de la organización partidista, José Amado Ricardo Guerra, informó que Raúl fue consultado y está plenamente de acuerdo con las propuestas. | El general de División y secretario del Consejo de Ministros expresó que el líder cuban…
(2026-06-18). Cuba necesita profundas transformaciones para enfrentar la realidad actual, afirma Primer Ministro. cubadebate.cu En el Pleno Extraordinario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba, celebrado hoy en La Habana, el miembro del Buró Político y primer ministro, Manuel Marrero Cruz, explicó que, frente a la cruda realidad del momento histórico actual, se impone realizar profundas transformaciones con nuestros esfuerzos y recursos. Se trata no solo de resistir, sino también de avanzar y desarrollarnos, dijo.
(2026-06-18). Liga Élite: Mayabeque y Matanzas reparten victorias, Artemisa sacude la cima. cubadebate.cu La penúltima jornada de la etapa clasificatoria en la IV Liga Élite del Béisbol Cubano dejó una estela de emociones encontradas y un panorama más enrarecido que nunca en la lucha por acceder a las semifinales. Con la recta final del calendario a la vista, los tres equipos que aspiran al último billete disponible —Mayabeque, Artemisa y Matanzas— se mantienen con vida.
(2026-06-18). Unesco: Cuba denuncia hostilidad y asfixia por EEUU. radiohc.cu La embajadora de Cuba en la Unesco, María Carmen Herrera denunció este miércoles que un recrudecido bloqueo de Estados Unidos y sus amenazas belicistas coartan los esfuerzos por cumplir compromisos con la salvaguarda del patrimonio cultural. | Durante una sesión de ese organismo de las Naciones Unidas en París, la diplomática afirmó que la isla otorga especial prioridad al patrimonio inmaterial, como expresión de soberanía, identidad nacional y defensa de la riqueza cultural de la nación.Sin embargo, estos esfuerzos se desarrollan en circunstancias extraordinariamente difíciles, debido al férreo bloqueo económico…
(2026-06-18). Gilberto García: Las ideas martianas fueron las que me hicieron coincidir con Fidel. radiohc.cu 
Alguien hizo la observación: "Si Homero hubiera vislumbrado la dimensión de la hazaña de los expedicionarios del Granma, supiera que su Odisea tiene paralelos en la historia". Jesús Gilberto García Alonso, uno de los 82 hombres que acompañó al líder histórico de la Revolución cubana en esa tortuosa travesía, trajo de vuelta una y otra vez en sus memorias al Fidel Quijote, al convencido timonel de un barco que jamás zozobró. | CONOCER A FIDEL | "Siempre fui un rebelde; esa actitud germinó en mí por naturaleza", afirmó en entrevista a esta reportera Jesús Gilberto García Alonso, fallecido el 28 de noviembre de 2025…
(2026-06-18). Inglaterra aplasta a una combativa Croacia y ratifica su cartel de favorita. cubadebate.cu Dos dianas de Harry Kane, una de Jude Bellingham y otra de Marcus Rashford en los compases finales, bastaron para que la selección de Inglaterra doblegara a una meritoria Croacia, que supo igualar en dos ocasiones la desventaja, pero que terminó claudicando víctima de sus propios errores frente a un conjunto británico que refuerza su estatus de aspirante al cetro mundialista.
(2026-06-18). Three Contenders Vying for a Postseason Berth. radiohc.cu Havana, June 17 (RHC) — The IV Cuban Baseball Elite League enters its decisive stage with Mayabeque, Artemisa and Matanzas in a heated battle for the last spot in the semifinals after a day of contrasts and long hits. | With just two games remaining, Mayabeque (17-20), Artemisa (16-21), and Matanzas (15-21) are walking a tightrope in the standings, where every detail could tip the scales, the outcome of which remains uncertain. | At Nelson Fernández Stadium, the Huracanes de Mayabeque struck first against the Cocodrilos de Matanzas in the doubleheader, winning 7-6 with an 11-hit offensive display and defense…
(2026-06-18). Termoeléctrica 10 de Octubre ejecuta mantenimiento parcial ampliado en la unidad cinco. cubadebate.cu La Central Termoeléctrica (CTE) 10 de Octubre, ubicada al nordeste de la ciudad de Camagàºey, ejecuta el mantenimiento parcial ampliado de su unidad cinco, intervención que permitirá alcanzar una carga superior a los 100 megavatios (MW) una vez finalizada. Las labores se centran actualmente en la rehabilitación de la turbina y el generador.
(2026-06-18). Una propuesta valiente y audaz para avanzar en la construcción del socialismo. cubadebate.cu Un amplio debate se suscitó al interior del Pleno del Comité Central del Partido, a raíz de la propuesta de transformaciones para dinamizar la economía, presentada por el primer ministro, Manuel Marrero Cruz.
(2026-06-18). Saturday 6/20: Backyard Dance Party Fundraiser for Gaza Soup Kitchen. indybay.org 2112 Eighth Street, Berkeley, CA…
(2026-06-18). Activist praises Algeria's support for Gaza orphans following World Cup def. aljazeera.com Activist praises Algeria's support for Gaza orphans following World Cup defeat…
(2026-06-18). 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.
(2026-06-18). Every drop counts: Gaza's water crisis deepens as summer takes hold. icrc.org
(2026-06-18). Nicaragua Coalition Reaffirms Support for Venezuela's Bolivarian Revolution and Opposition of US Interference. orinocotribune.com Venezuela's Bolivarian Revolution is facing an unprecedented situation following the illegal U.S. invasion of Venezuela and abduction of its democratically elected president, Nicolas Maduro, and First Lady Cilia Flores on January 3, 2026. Since then, the U.S. has kept in place the crippling economic coercive measures ("sanctions"), estimated to have already caused over 100,000 excess deaths in Venezuela, while threatening further military aggression. | The U.S. empire has also intensified its campaign of psychological warfare. This not only includes the old tactic of blaming the Revolution for the impacts of sanc…
(2026-06-18). The ICRC's response to affected populations and infrastructure following the events of January 2026 in Venezuela. icrc.org
(2026-06-18). 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.
(2026-06-18). DRC Celebrates Draw Against Portugal in World Cup. radiohc.cu Havana, June 17 (RHC) — In the streets and neighborhoods of Kinshasa and the main cities of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the population celebrated the debut today of the national team in the 2026 World Cup, with a draw against Portugal. | Many fans had gathered in public places to watch the match and celebrated the 1-1 draw achieved at NRG Stadium in Houston, USA, 52 years after a national team's participation in this competition. | Others took to the streets and squares with national flags, horns, and loudspeakers, in a joy that was also felt in Congolese communities abroad, as happened in Angola…
(2026-06-18). Trump signs memo aimed at ending Iran war, White House official says. al-monitor.com June 17 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed the memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the war with Iran, a White House official told Reuters. (Reporting by Steve Holland; Writing by Ryan Patrick Jones; editing by Costas Pitas)…
(2026-06-18). Govt refutes TOI Bharat's deep-sea energy pipeline report as fake. ummid.com The Union Government in New Delhi Tuesday June 16, 2026 refuted the TOI Bharat's report on deep-sea energy pipeline report as fake.
(2026-06-18). Green transformation of Chongqing's 'park city' efforts draws overseas media. ecns.cn More than 30 overseas Chinese media and community leaders visited Xiuhu Park in Bishan District of Chongqing on Tuesday to see firsthand the district's commitment to green development and its efforts to build a "park city" that blends ecological restoration with cultural heritage.
(2026-06-18). Andaman and Nicobar Erupts Over Higher Education Reforms. ummid.com Students across the Andaman and Nicobar Islands have launched sustained protests against changes in the affiliation and administrative status of government colleges, arguing that the reforms threaten affordable higher education and create uncertainty regarding degrees, infrastructure, and future employment prospects.
(2026-06-18). Text of US-Iran memorandum of understanding released by US. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump signs MoU with Iran in this still taken from a video shot in France, June 17, 2026. — White House/YouTube
(2026-06-18). 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.
(2026-06-18). NEET UG June 2026 Admit Card Released: Imp Instructions. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) has published the NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam (NEET UG June 2026) Admit Card and Hall Ticket of the candidates on its official website 'neet.nta.nic.in'.
(2026-06-18). Why do AI models struggle with online hate speech detection? aljazeera.com As the UN marks International Day for Countering Hate Speech, Al Jazeera examines how AI handles it – and falls short.
(2026-06-18). Marcus Verhagen: The Art of Counter-Remembrance. newleftreview.org In 2017, a fire killed 72 residents of Grenfell Tower in West London, exposing a bleak background of neglect. How can art grapple with such an event? Contrasting modes of aesthetic response explored in the works of Chris Ofili, Steve McQueen and Forensic Architecture.
(2026-06-18). Hanson and the media: an unholy alliance of the ruling class. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-18). 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.
(2026-06-18). Tuesday 6/16: 2026 City of Sacramento Juneteenth Flag Rasing Ceremony. indybay.org City Hall of Sacramento | Courtyard | 915 I Street | Sacramento, CA 95814…
(2026-06-18). Friday 6/19: The Logic of Freedom: a Juneteenth-inspired walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-06-18). Saturday 7/11: Stop The AI Race — Protest. indybay.org 12: 00 PM — Rally at OpenAI (1455 3rd St) | 12: 00 PM — Speeches at OpenAI | 1: 00 PM — Walk to Anthropic (500 Howard St) | 1: 45 PM — Speeches at Anthropic | 2: 15 PM — Walk to Google DeepMind (345 Spear St) | 2: 30 PM — Speeches at Google DeepMind…
(2026-06-18). US central bank on course to tighten interest rates. wsws.org In what was characterised as a "hawkish" move, the Fed's monetary policy statement was one of the shortest on record and removed a "bias" towards lower rates.
(2026-06-18). 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.
(2026-06-18). Australia: BHP hires strikebreakers as mining workers vote for industrial action. wsws.org The unions responded to BHP's scab labour initiative by pleading for more backroom talks.
(2026-06-18). Why Qatar vs Switzerland 2026 Football World Cup Match is a talking point. ummid.com Qatar vs Switzerland 2026 FIFA World Cup match Saturday June 13, 2026 ended in a draw (1-1) but the clash has still grabbed much of the headlines on the 3rd day of the football fans mega event.
(2026-06-18). The economic problem AI solve on its own. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-18). Senate bill adds restrictions on US effort to train Lebanon army: What to know. al-monitor.com Lawmakers want to know the number of Lebanese special forces recruits, their equipment and religious background as part of a planned $36 million DOD train-and-equip project aimed at dismantling Hezbollah.
(2026-06-18). Humans Create Empires For The Same Reason They Create Egos. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Humans create empires for the same reason they create egos. It's all about the impulse to control. | We come into this world boundless and free with eyes full of wonder, but within a few years our minds create and solidify a sense of self around which our mental lives revolve. | We do this because we are helpless when we are born, and things happen which are uncomfortable or startling, so we naturally begin seeking out strategies to control what happens to us. Before you know it we've got vast spires of psychol…
(2026-06-18). 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.
(2026-06-18). Australian government dismisses wide opposition to disability scheme cuts. wsws.org Health Minister Mark Butler rejected calls for delays in implementing changes to the NDIS, as a rushed Senate inquiry reveals what the cuts mean.
(2026-06-18). Free kitchen feeds Shanxi street sweepers. ecns.cn This year marks the association's 10th anniversary in providing free hot breakfasts to these hardworking men and women who sweep the streets clean, a testament to an unwavering commitment and heartfelt generosity.
(2026-06-18). Washington's Pax Silica and the return of extraterritoriality in the Philippines. wsws.org The US plan for extraterritorial immunity over an industrial hub at its former Clark Air Base in the Philippines exposes Pax Silica as an attempt to reimpose colonial forms of rule in preparation for war.
(2026-06-18). High-speed trains bring Dragon Boat Festival flavors to passengers. ecns.cn The railway operator launched a four-direction interactive event across its east, west, south and north routes, bringing local specialty zongzi (traditional sticky rice dumplings), agricultural products and festive traditions to passengers, while integrating folk customs, passenger services and rural revitalization promotion.
(2026-06-18). Wednesday 6/24: Community and Connection: Building Our Future and Keeping Public Funds Local. indybay.org CoBiz Richmond, 1503 Macdonald Ave Suite A, Richmond, CA.
(2026-06-18). Iran starts 2026 FIFA WC campaign unbeaten, then this happened. ummid.com Iran's National Football Team Monday June 15, 2026 began its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign playing against New Zealand unbeaten but post match the footballers were surprised after receiving a marching order by the US administration.
(2026-06-18). Messi or Mbappe: Who will break the most goals record in FIFA World Cup? ummid.com As the 2026 Football World Cup is ongoing, fans are keeping a watch on Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe to see who will finally break the most goals record in FIFA World Cup currently held by Miroslav Klose.
(2026-06-18). Saturday 6/20: Land, Villains, and Revolutionaries: a walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-06-18). Ghana beat Panama 1—0 in chaotic World Cup Group L match. aljazeera.com Caleb Yirenkyi scored a winner in the fifth minute of stoppage time in a scrappy end to the match in Toronto.
(2026-06-18). World Cup predictions: Mexico vs South Korea, Canada vs Qatar and more. aljazeera.com World Cup Day 8 featuring Mexico vs South Korea, Canada vs Qatar and the latest tournament talking points.
(2026-06-18). Luis Diaz, Colombia defeat World Cup 2026 debutants Uzbekistan. aljazeera.com The star winger scores a goal and sets up another, as Colombia make a winning return to the FIFA World Cup.
(2026-06-18). 7 reasons UPI payment gateways are winning over Indian shoppers. ummid.com A UPI payment gateway wins because it brings together speed, simplicity, trust and mobile-first convenience at the exact moment shoppers decide to pay.
(2026-06-18). Who benefits from Zimbabwe's lithium boom? aljazeera.com New projects and foreign-backed mines are reshaping Zimbabwe's lithium sector, with uneven local gains.
(2026-06-18). Beijing rolls out cultural events for Dragon Boat Festival. ecns.cn Beijing will stage more than 1,800 cultural and tourism activities during the Dragon Boat Festival holiday under a citywide program organized by the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism, aiming to enrich holiday experiences for residents and visitors.
(2026-06-18). Elon Musk's Race War Just Took Darker Turn—Time for a Global Response. portside.org Elon Musk's Race War Just Took Darker Turn—Time for a Global Response |
(2026-06-18). Snow leopard sighting a conservation success. ecns.cn A photo shows a female snow leopard, known as F2, with her cub in the Helan Mountains National Nature Reserve in the Ningxia Hui autonomous region on April.
(2026-06-18). Railroad workers at CPKC reject nine-year contract by 2-to-1 margin across 11 states. wsws.org CPKC locomotive engineers voted down a nine-year concessionary contract by a 2-to-1 margin, the latest in a wave of rank-and-file revolts against the union .bureaucracy across the US railroads.
(2026-06-18). Veterans For Peace August 6-9, 2026 National Convention. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-06-18). 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.
(2026-06-18). China, U.S. keeping drug control on a steady track. ecns.cn China and the United States have maintained steady progress in anti-drug cooperation, with both sides continuing to expand practical collaboration in key areas, a senior Chinese narcotics control official said on Wednesday.
(2026-06-18). Saturday 7/18: Election Kickoff Meeting: Volunteer with LWVSF for the November Election (in-person date). indybay.org Western Addition Branch Library, 1550 Scott St, San Francisco, CA 94115…
(2026-06-18). South Africa coach tells critics to 'shut up' before second World Cup match. aljazeera.com 'I never listen to the trash of the social media,' Hugo Broos says before Bafana Bafana's match against Czechia.
(2026-06-18). KCET 2026 Verification Slip Link Active, Download Now. ummid.com The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) has made active on its official website 'cetonline.karnataka.gov.in' the link to download Karnataka UGCET 2026 or KCET 2026 Verification Slip in PDF.
(2026-06-17). Divisions compromise G7's global influence. ecns.cn The ongoing summit of the Group of Seven nations in Evian-les-Bains, France, has been marked by visible tensions between the United States and Europe, a situation that has the potential to weaken the grouping's global influence and reduce its ability to shape international affairs, experts said.
(2026-06-18). Ghana Crushes Panama's World Cup Dream. radiohc.cu Havana, June 17 (RHC) — The whole country suffered, and silence took over the public spaces in Panama when the national team lost 0-1 to Ghana today in their debut in the World Cup. | A last-minute goal by Caleb Yirenkyi dashed the hopes of thousands of fans who, as the match neared its end at Toronto's stadium in Canada, had at least dreamed of a draw and advancing from Group L, which also includes Croatia and England, the overwhelming favorites. | The team managed by the Spanish-Danish coach Thomas Christiansen enjoyed more possession and created more chances during the more than 90 minutes on the pitch, b…
(2026-06-18). 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.
(2026-06-18). US transfers immigrants out of Florida Alligator Alcatraz detention centre. aljazeera.com The facility, located near the Everglade wetlands, has drawn human rights concerns and lawsuits over its conditions.
(2026-06-18). Trump suggests sanctions on Iran could be removed once. al-monitor.com EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France, June 17 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday suggested that sanctions on Iran would be removed once "they behave." "As far as sanctions are concerned, at some point, you know, we have sanctions which will never let them rebuild. They would have no money, they would be in poverty, the 91 million people would starve, so something will happen as soon as they behave. When they behave, we're going to let that go. We're going to have to. I put sanctions on a lot of people, and then I let them go," Trump told reporters.
(2026-06-18). For Decades, Americans Learned the Treasonous Truth After the Votes Were Counted. This Time Is Different. portside.org For Decades, Americans Learned the Treasonous Truth After the Votes Were Counted. This Time Is Different. |
(2026-06-18). ICRC President: "We can no longer pretend that what we are witnessing across war zones is in accordance with the law" icrc.org Speech given by Mirjana Spoljaric, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, at the UN Security Council Open Debate on the Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict — 20 May 2026, New York…
(2026-06-18). Iran and US to end fighting and maritime blockades in the Gulf area per MoU, official news agency says. al-monitor.com DUBAI, June 17 (Reuters) – Iran and the United States will end fighting on all fronts, per MoU details published by Iran's official IRNA news agency on Wednesday, adding both countries to end naval blockades in the region. Iran's official news agency released details of the deal planned to be signed on Friday, shortly after a U.S. official released a copy of the text.
(2026-06-18). Exclusive-Thailand revives $30 billion coast-to-coast corridor to rival Malacca Strait. al-monitor.com By Panu Wongcha-umRANONG, Thailand, June 18 (Reuters) – Chaiyaporn Arunrasamee hunched over his fishing nets, overlooking the waters of the Andaman Sea, where Thailand's government is proposing an ambitious "Land Bridge" that will ferry goods between ports on opposite sides of the peninsula."Personally, I don't want it to happen at all," Chaiyaporn said of the project, which Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has resuscitated after the war in Iran and the closure of the Hormuz Strait highlighted countries' reliance on strategic maritime chokepoints.
(2026-06-18). Despair and delight in England-Croatia grudge match. aljazeera.com Emotions seesawed across London and Zagreb as England met Croatia in a thrilling World Cup grudge match.
(2026-06-18). Trump strips special education and civil rights oversight from the Department of Education. wsws.org There is little more than a shell remaining of the federal agency responsible for assisting public education at the state and local level.
(2026-06-18). Another California refinery closure will threaten national and global economies. onlineopinion.com.au Jet fuel from refineries based in foreign countries face monumental logistical challenges to keep California airports open.
(2026-06-18). Bulgaria Licensed Surveillance Exports to Rights Violators. hrw.org © 2026 Glenn Harvey for Human Rights Watch | (Brussels, June 18, 2026) — The Bulgarian government between 2018 and 2023 licensed exports of surveillance equipment to countries that were likely to use it for internal repression or to commit serious human rights violations, Human Rights Watch said today.Human Rights Watch previously reviewed data that shows that European Union governments often seem to issue such licenses. Human Rights Watch urged EU institutions to tighten enforcement of laws intended to restrict the export of surveillance technology to places where there is a credible risk it wou…
(2026-06-18). The 2026 China Dragon Boat Open through a Pakistani student's eyes. ecns.cn With the Dragon Boat Festival approaching, Areeba Fatima, a Pakistani international student, took part in the 2026 China Dragon Boat Open (Jingzhou Station, Hubei Province) and experienced the unique festive atmosphere.
(2026-06-18). With Mbappe chasing, Messi equals Klose record of most goals in FIFA WC. ummid.com Argentina Skipper Lionel Messi Tuesday June 17, 2026 equaled legendary German footballer Miroslav Klose's record of most goals in FIFA World Cup even as France Captain Kylian Mbappe is chasing him.
(2026-06-18). Jammu Kashmir under siege: The unfinished revolt against national oppression and class exploitation. links.org.au 
The people of Pakistani-administered Jammu Kashmir remain in the streets after almost two weeks of blackout, siege and state violence, writes Umair Khurshid.
(2026-06-18). Is the G7 hearing the Global South? aljazeera.com The G7, BRICS and emerging powers are competing for influence in a changing global order.
(2026-06-18). China to further implement employment-first strategy in 2026-2030. ecns.cn China's State Council has issued a plan on implementing the employment-first strategy during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030), clarifying the objectives, key tasks and policy measures for promoting high-quality and full employment.
(2026-06-18). Roll over Banjo, they're culling your brumbies. onlineopinion.com.au Brumbies in the Australian Alps face a death sentence, despite their romantic legacy, while predators are protected.
(2026-06-18). 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.
(2026-06-18). Senate Democrats Aren't Happy About Trump's Spy Law Ultimatum. theintercept.com 
Before Trump paused Jay Clayton's nomination, Democrats thought they were on a "glide path" to renewing FISA. Now the president wants to tie domestic surveillance to voter suppression.
(2026-06-18). 880,000 followers watch U.S. YouTuber get schooled by Chinese kids. ecns.cn Tommy Beard is an American vlogger with over 880,000 subscribers on YouTube. His channel Sabbatical focuses on traveling to so-called "controversial" or dangerous places around the world. Recently, he arrived in Daliangshan, southwest China's Sichuan Province, planning to shoot a video titled "Inside China's poorest and most drug addicted area."
(2026-06-18). Uzbekistan: Activist Held in Trumped-Up Case. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Javokhir Muminov (left) and Djura Akbarov (right) at the Kashkadarya Regional Prosecutor's Office, Uzbekistan. | © 2025 Elena Urlaeva | (Berlin, June 18, 2026) — Uzbek authorities should release a local human rights activist accused of extortion and investigate his allegations of abuse in police custody, Human Rights Watch said today. Javokhir Muminov, the activist, told his lawyer on June 10, 2026, that following his arrest, police officers had beaten and suffocated him."This criminal investigation into Javokhir Muminov, coupled with his allegations of abuse, is reminiscent…
(2026-06-18). West Coast Whale Entanglements Still High in 2025, 9 Seen in 2026 So Far. indybay.org SAN FRANCISCO, June 15, 2026 — Federal data shows that 33 whales were reported entangled in fishing gear off the U.S. West Coast in 2025. That's just one fewer than the 34 entangled in 2024, which was the highest number since 2018. At least nine whales have already been seen entangled in 2026, including two humpbacks entangled near Monterey, Calif., in late May.
(2026-06-18). Watch: Sundar Pichai booed at Stanford University over Google support to Israel. ummid.com Google CEO, Sundar Pichai, was booed over the support the tech giant is providing to Israel and greeted by students chanting 'Free Palestine' slogans as he rose to address the Stanford University's 2026 Graduation Ceremony Sunday June 14, 2026.
(2026-06-18). Making toys and rebuilding lives. ecns.cn Cao Qiuping checks a newly 3D-printed toy at a workshop in Beijing on May. They have received small orders—toys for a weekend market and customized figurines for a piano teachers students—but nothing steady. "Most people dont even know we exist, " Cao said.
(2026-06-18). US: Federal Government Terrorized Minnesota Communities. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A protester sits on the street with his arms up in front of federal agents and Minneapolis Police on W. 27th St and Nicollet Avenue in south Minneapolis after Alex Pretti was fatally shot by federal agents in the area early Saturday morning, January 24, 2026. | © 2026 Richard Tsong-Taatarii/The Minnesota Star Tribune via Getty Images | The Trump administration's deployment of thousands of federal immigration agents to Minnesota led to widespread human rights violations, terrorized residents, and spotlighted the deeply abusive patterns in US immigration enforcement.In addition to un…
(2026-06-18). Wednesday 6/17: Block the Bombs Phonebank. indybay.org Online | actionnetwork.org/events/block-the-bombs……
(2026-06-18). Under Trump's orders, U.S. commits mass murder on the high seas. indybay.org Yesterday on June 13, 2026, the Juneteenth holiday, reportedly, "A U.S. District Court has issued an order stopping the Trump-Vance administration from censoring American history and science and ordering the restoration of unlawfully censored information displayed in America's largest classroom — our national parks.
(2026-06-18). CFF Bharat: Whose Baby is This, Anyway? ummid.com 'Muslim intellectuals' looking for salvation at the altar of RSS must not forget that Muslims/Islam or other minorities in India can survive only when Indian democratic-secular-egalitarian polity framed under the guidance of Dr. BR Ambedkar survives.
(2026-06-18). Sunday 7/5: Yoga for Palestine. indybay.org San José Peace & Justice Center | 48 South 7th Street | San José, CA 95112…
(2026-06-18). Vanuatu's Anna Naupa becomes first woman to lead MSG Secretariat. asiapacificreport.nz 
RNZ Pacific A Pacific politics expert and ni-Vanuatu woman has become the first woman to be appointed to lead the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) Secretariat. Anna Naupa, described by the Vanuatu government as "one of the nation's finest minds", is the new director-general of the sub-regional bloc, which is headquartered in Port Vila. The MSG…
(2026-06-18). JoSAA 2026 Seat Allotment 1 Today: Link, Steps to Check. ummid.com The Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) for admission to IITs, NITs, IIEST, IIITs and Other-GFTIs based on JEE Advanced 2026 score is set to release on its official website 'josaa.nic.in' the Seat Allocation 1 result, also called as Seat Allotment Round 1, today i.e. Saturday June 13, 2026.
(2026-06-18). How Iran stands to win major financial relief in Trump-backed deal. al-monitor.com Iran will receive some upfront sanctions relief despite the Trump administration's pledge of "no dust, no dollars."
(2026-06-18). G7 Leaders Call for Faster, More Efficient and Comprehensive Debt Relief. indybay.org Debt vulnerabilities are on the rise and threaten global economic stability, G7 heads of state noted as they recommitted on actions to tackle debt challenges.
(2026-06-18). Govt bans over-the-counter sale of cough syrups. ummid.com The Union Government in New Delhi has disallowed with immediate effect over-the-counter sale of cough syrups, making a valid prescription by certified doctors and medical practitioners compulsory for their purchase from licensed pharmacies.
(2026-06-18). Mack Trucks worker and socialist Will Lehman nominated for UAW president. wsws.org In a statement following the nomination, Lehman said his campaign was about "building a genuine rank-and-file movement, a movement that turns every factory into a citadel of resistance."
(2026-06-18). 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.
(2026-06-18). Richard Overy: Rethinking The Second World War. newleftreview.org Interviewed by Tom Stevenson, one of Britain's leading historians discusses the development of his understanding of the war as a terminal clash between imperial-colonial systems, built on close analysis of its interrelated military, political and economic dimensions.
(2026-06-18). How High Volume Fulfillment Networks Keep Major Campaigns on Schedule. moguldom.com Launch day always arrives with immense pressure and zero room for error. When promotional materials fail to land on shelves simultaneously, regional strategies crumble instantly. Maintaining a tight schedule across dozens of separate markets requires a distribution setup that functions like clockwork. A single bottleneck in the supply chain quickly ripples outward, stalling promotions …
(2026-06-18). On cam: Trump calls Modi 'beautiful, tough'; India PM raises sailors' death in US attack on ship | G7. hindustantimes.com Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Donald Trump held their first bilateral meeting since the deaths of Indian sailors in Gulf waters. During talks on the sidelines of the G7 Summit, Modi raised concerns over the safety of Indian seafarers, while both leaders also discussed broader India-U.S. ties, trade, and regional security issues.
(2026-06-18). Nathan Sperber: Beyond Neoliberalism? newleftreview.org Investigating the persistence—or retreat—of capital's great prog ≠rammatic offensive, along its many fronts: ideological struggle, policy prescription, macro-regulation of economic life, class direction. A multi-dimensional analysis of an uneven condition.
(2026-06-18). UN warns Israeli settlers could join blacklist for violations against children. al-monitor.com By David BrunnstromJune 17 (Reuters) – U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned on Wednesday that Israeli settler groups could be added to a global blacklist for violations against children as he voiced alarm at a "staggering" rise in violations against Palestinian children.The world body's annual report on Children and Armed Conflict recorded 38,558 "grave violations" globally in 2025, affecting 24,174 children, the latter figure a record since CAAC's mandate began in 1996.
(2026-06-18). June 17th burglary anniversary of Watergate complex. indybay.org Photo of Carl Bernstein, Katherine Graham, and Bob Woodward.
(2026-06-18). China to further facilitate cross-border investment, financing. ecns.cn China will take more concrete steps to continuously advance capital account opening-up and facilitate cross-border investment and financing, Zhu Hexin, deputy governor of the People's Bank of China and head of the State Administration of Foreign Exchange, said Wednesday.
(2026-06-18). 'If India is attacked, US will be there to help': Trump's big promise to PM Modi. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday voiced strong support for India, stating that the United States would stand by the country in the event of an attack as long as Prime Minister Nar | 'If India is attacked, US will be there to help': Trump's big promise to PM Modi…
(2026-06-18). 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…
(2026-06-18). How $5,000 donation became 50,000 trees: China's desertification success. ecns.cn Not long ago, 60-year-old Yin Yuzhen, who has devoted her life to fighting desertification in north China, reconnected with Ronald Sakolsky, an American educator who had supported her more than two decades ago.
(2026-06-18). Maharashtra 11th Admission 2026 CAP Round 2 Allotment Today, Check Here. ummid.com School Education and Sports Department Maharashtra is releasing on its official website 'mahafyjcadmissions.in' today i.e. Saturday June 13, 2026 CAP Round 2 Allotment List of the students who are seeking admission in Class 11 First Year Junior College (FYJC) for the year 2026.
(2026-06-18). Manmade climate change responsible for extreme sea level rise: Study. ummid.com Human-caused climate change is responsible for the unprecedented increases in extreme sea water levels at local and regional scales across the globe during the 21st century, a new research has found.
(2026-06-18). Russia Says Ukrainian Drone Hit Bus Carrying Children in Russia's Bryansk Region. news.antiwar.com Russian officials said on Wednesday that a Ukrainian drone hit a bus carrying a children's soccer team from Belarus in Russia's Bryansk Oblast, as civilian casualties continue to rise in both Ukraine and Russia. For its part, the Ukrainian military denied responsibility, claiming that it wasn't carrying out drone attacks in Bryansk at the time. …
(2026-06-18). Muharram 1448 Moon Sighted in Saudi Arabia, UAE and Other Arab Countries. ummid.com Authorities in Saudi Arabia and the Moon sighting committees in Pakistan, United Arab Emirate (UAE), Kuwait, Oman, Iraq, Qatar, Morocco, Iran and other states have urged local Muslims to sight the New Moon of the Holy month of Muharram al Haram 1448 (Moharram Moon 2026) today i.e. Monday 29th of Dhul Hijjah 1447 AH, corresponding to June 15, 2026.
(2026-06-17). Xi calls for more coordination of regional growth. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping has called for further steps to optimize the collaboration program between eastern and western regions of China to enhance coordinated regional development and boost the common prosperity drive.
(2026-06-18). Talegaon: Where Connectivity, Industry and Liveability Converge. ummid.com The Pune Ring Road – whose western section is targeted for completion by May 2027 – will directly benefit the Talegaon belt, connecting it to Hinjewadi IT Park, Lohegaon Airport, and PCMC without traversing city arteries.
(2026-06-18). 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.
(2026-06-18). China-ROK cooperation bolsters fishery resources. ecns.cn China and the Republic of Korea carried out their seventh annual joint fish stock enhancement and release campaign in the Yellow Sea on Tuesday, releasing a total of 7.29 million juveniles of important commercial species into waters that have long sustained fishing communities in both countries.
(2026-06-18). Why US asked Anthropic to suspend Fable 5, Mythos 5 access to foreign nationals. ummid.com Leading AI firm, Anthropic, said the federal government in the United States has asked it to suspend all access of its advanced Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models to foreign national, including its employees, inside or outside the United States.
(2026-06-18). How Sweden's far right went from political pariah to powerbroker. aljazeera.com Once shunned by every major party, the Sweden Democrats have gone from political pariah to the heart of government.
(2026-06-18). Four Million Sinking Homes. wattsupwiththat.com The rainfall data behind it shows no drying trend. The geology behind it has been stable since before the Romans. And the number the press ran was the one from the dead scenario.
(2026-06-18). Ghana beat Panama 1—0 in chaotic, charged World Cup Group L match. aljazeera.com Caleb Yirenkyi scored a winner in the fifth minute of stoppage time in a scrappy end to the match in Toronto.
(2026-06-18). ICE's Unseen Toll in Minneapolis: Suicide Helpline Calls More Than Doubled During Surge. theintercept.com 
More than six months after federal agents descended on Minnesota, the toll of the immigration crackdown on the Twin Cities continues to mount. | The latest revelations about the far-reaching and deeply felt impacts of the campaign known as Operation Metro Surge come in a Human Rights Watch report Based on more than 130 interviews, video analysis, and government arrest data, the report documents a dizzying array of abuses over the multi-month siege of Minneapolis and St. Paul — from lethal violence to free speech violations, unlawful dete…
(2026-06-18). Teamster Fearless Presidential Candidate Richard Hooker Jr. On The Results of IBT Election. indybay.org Teamster Philadelphia Local 623 secretary-treasurer Richard Hooks Jr. ran for president of the Fearless slate and the slate was unable to get on the ballot at the Teamster convention in Las Vegas. Hooker Jr. spoke out about the election at Las Vegas and the violations of the rules and election laws by President Sean O'Brien and the issue of inferred cameras which are causing tumors and cataracts for Teamster drivers.
(2026-06-18). Friday 6/19: Demo at the "israeli" consulate. indybay.org 456 Montgomery St…
(2026-06-18). Tuesday 6/23: Enterprise Drop ICE! National Campaign Launch Call. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_DN0N……
(2026-06-18). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org The union representing Chilean dockworkers announced a June 18 strike date while nearly 3,000 Boston nurses voted June 16 by 99.6 percent to authorize a one-day strike.
(2026-06-18). Greta Thunberg joins Brussels protest against Israel. aljazeera.com Around 100 people, including Greta Thunberg and other Flotilla activists, have rallied in Brussels.
(2026-06-18). PM Cares Fund: The Unanswered Questions. ummid.com PM CARES remains one of the most debated public initiatives of the pandemic era and continue to remain till the custodians share the transaction details in the public domain, which is less likely to happen for obvious reasons.
(2026-06-18). HMM Takes a Trip to Troy Central Little League. mediasanctuary.org ON June 1st 2026, Jacob Boston took a trip to Troy Central Little League for their game against Rensselaer Little League. He spoke with members of both leagues about the history of Troy Central, the impact local sports has on community, and the joys of using sports as a vehicle to give kids both lessons and memories that will last a lifetime.
(2026-06-18). Trump, president sign deal to end Mideast war. al-monitor.com US President Donald Trump and Iran's president signed a deal Wednesday meant to end the Middle East war, with Tehran agreeing to dilute its enriched uranium in return for large-scale economic relief.Trump put his signature to the memorandum of understanding during a candlelit dinner at the Palace of Versailles following a G7 summit, as host French President Emmanuel Macron and other guests applauded, a video posted by a Trump aide showed."Just signed it," Trump told reporters as he emerged from the palace.
(2026-06-18). Minneapolis anti-ICE protesters face federal felony charges in Trump administration frame-up. wsws.org The indictment, brought under the framework of NSPM-7, is part of a broader campaign to criminalize anti-fascist and pro-immigrant protests as "terrorism."
(2026-06-18). Wednesday 6/17: Webinar: International Movement Briefing: Mask off Maersk. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_lmH7……
(2026-06-18). Trump: unfair for Iran to lack ballistic missiles if other countries have them. al-monitor.com PARIS, June 17 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that it would be unfair for Iran not to have ballistic missiles if other countries have them."I'm saying that if other countries have them, it's a little bit unfair for them not to have some," Trump told reporters in Paris."If Saudi Arabia and Qatar, and they all have some, I would say in relative proportion, I think it's okay."
(2026-06-18). Mbappe calls the tune in France win. ecns.cn After a flat first half, Kylian Mbappe got France back in tune.
(2026-06-18). Shots fired in the Channel—Britain, Russia and the threat of World War III. wsws.org European officials speak of war with Russia "by the end of the decade" or "within years" as if this is an unfortunate fact of life, not a catastrophe for humanity. Under these conditions, the smallest incident can become the starting point of a rapid escalatory spiral.
(2026-06-18). 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.
(2026-06-18). Policies deliver uptick in property sales, prices. ecns.cn The traditional spring home-buying season, which typically peaks in March and April, stretched into May this year as policy support and targeted demand in first-tier cities drove a notable pickup in sales, helping to restore market expectations, experts said.
(2026-06-18). NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam: NTA releases 'student-friendly measures'. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) Friday announced a number of initiatives that it called 'student-friendly measures' to make the NEET UG 2026 Re-exam to be held later this month smoother for the candidates.
(2026-06-18). Hanfu gains fans among foreign students in immersive cultural experience. ecns.cn In recent years, the hanfu trend has continued to grow, with more international visitors experiencing the charm of traditional Chinese culture through hands-on activities and immersive interactions.
(2026-06-18). Saturday 6/20: San Gold Rush Century: a walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-06-18). Thomas Meaney: Western Promises. newleftreview.org Thomas Meaney on Fritz Bartel, The Triumph of Broken Promises. The Cold War's end recast as upshot of a contest to enforce capital's discipline, East and West.
(2026-06-18). 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.
(2026-06-18). 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.
(2026-06-18). This New Party Wants To Write a New Future for Israel. portside.org This New Party Wants To Write a New Future for Israel |
(2026-06-18). Saturday 6/27: Running on Empty: An Interactive Sound Therapy Workshop. indybay.org Arab American Cultural Center | 3968 Twilight Drive | San Jose, CA 95124…
(2026-06-18). Trump 'struggles' to climb stairs for G7 photo op: POTUS' 'autopen' Biden joke haunt him. hindustantimes.com Donald Trump's appearance at the G7 Summit has sparked fresh debate online after a series of awkward moments drew comparisons with former U.S. President Joe Biden. Viral clips showing Trump needing assistance on stage and appearing briefly disoriented have fueled discussions about age, leadership, and the optics of global diplomacy.
(2026-06-18). One Nation leader delivers racist, pro-business rant at Australian press club. wsws.org The event underscored the bogus character of One Nation's populist pitch, with its leader Pauline Hanson denouncing workers as "lazy" and declaring there were too many obstacles to sacking them.
(2026-06-18). After the Iran War, is the UAE the odd man out? responsiblestatecraft.org The
(2026-06-18). 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
(2026-06-18). East Jerusalem: Israel Escalating Home Demolitions, Evictions. juancole.com
(2026-06-18). Sudan: ICRC RED aircraft makes first Port Sudan—Khartoum flight since war began. icrc.org
(2026-06-18). Unlocking Chinese Cities | From reel to real: Through 'Dear You', touch Chaoshan's everyday soul. ecns.cn
(2026-06-18). Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: Red Cross volunteers at the heart of the response in Bunia. icrc.org
(2026-06-18). Latin America and the Caribbean: When seeking medical care is dangerous. icrc.org
(2026-06-18). Georgia: Remains of eleven people missing in connection with 1992—93 armed conflict handed over to families. icrc.org
(2026-06-18). "I'm already injured. Getting Ebola doesn't bear thinking about." The Kivus face a double crisis — conflicts and an epidemic. icrc.org
(2026-06-18). Synergy in Action: IHL and Islamic Law for Humanitarian Outcomes. icrc.org
(2026-06-18). Poland: High level briefing on IHL for the Polish ministries. icrc.org
(2026-06-18). Frequently asked questions: Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the military domain. icrc.org
(2026-06-18). Jordan: The Essay Competition on International Humanitarian Law. icrc.org
(2026-06-18). Advocacy paper: A key opportunity to prevent the development of unacceptable autonomous weapons. icrc.org
(2026-06-18). Click to Care: Humanity in a Digital World. icrc.org
(2026-06-18). ICRC and Asian Development Bank formalize their first institutional partnership. icrc.org
(2026-06-18). Frequently asked questions: Understanding the ICRC's neutrality. icrc.org
(2026-06-18). Yettinahole project sparks fresh debate over ecology and coastal water security. coastaldigest.com
(2026-06-18). Searching for people missing in connection with the 1992-1993 armed conflict continues. icrc.org
(2026-06-18). Mali: ICRC steps up support to people affected by armed violence. icrc.org
(2026-06-18). Frequently asked questions: Our work in Mali. icrc.org
(2026-06-18). Sunday 6/28: Dean Wyrzykowski: Facing 31 Years in Prison for Saving Dogs. indybay.org
(2026-06-18). Green Advances, Sand Retreats; Lives Taking Root. ecns.cn
(2026-06-18). Penal repression of serious violations of international humanitarian law — Factsheet. icrc.org
(2026-06-18). EconoScope | China's north and west turn green energy into AI computing power. ecns.cn
(2026-06-18). Egypt: States Convene in Cairo to Reinforce Respect for Rules of War Amid Rising Conflicts. icrc.org
(2026-06-18). Wednesday 7/15: Election Kickoff Meeting: Volunteer with LWVSF for the November Election (online date). indybay.org
(2026-06-18). ICRC, Xinhua News Agency and Fudan University host Content Creators Forum on humanitarian storytelling and empathy. icrc.org
(2026-06-18). Iran, US sign MoU to reopen Hormuz, end blockade amid surge in maritime traffic. coastaldigest.com
(2026-06-18). How Israel blocks Palestinians from the Digital Economy. juancole.com
(2026-06-18). Certificates and declarations of absence: A guidance note. icrc.org
(2026-06-18). Democratic Republic of the Congo: Kimareki rebuilds a life beyond disability. icrc.org
(2026-06-18). Ghalibaf says talks delivered more results than war. aljazeera.com
(2026-06-18). Juventud que teje futuro desde la comunidad. radiohc.cu 
En una época donde los retos sociales y económicos llaman a las puertas de cada barrio, Bayamo, la ciudad que vio nacer el himno de la patria, responde con una iniciativa que palpita al ritmo joven, fresco y transformador: la Red Juvenil Comunitaria. | Adrián Peña Gómez Secretario de la Unión de Jóvenes Comunistas en Bayamo detalla que la iniciativa es un abrigo de esperanza y acción. | Por su parte Leyanis Cedeño Fuentes Miembro del Buró Unión de Jóvenes Comunistas en la provincia Granma refiere que es el espacio donde la juventud bayamesa, con las pilas puestas y la creatividad a flor de piel, deja de ser espec…
(2026-06-18). EEUU e Irán firman documento para poner fin a la guerra. radiohc.cu Estados Unidos e Irán firmaron un memorando de entendimiento destinado a poner fin a la guerra y abrir una nueva etapa de negociaciones diplomáticas para alcanzar un acuerdo definitivo en un plazo de 60 días. | Un portavoz del Ministerio iraní de Asuntos Exteriores, citado por la agencia oficial de noticias, IRNA, explicó que los presidentes de ambos países rubricaron electrónicamente el documento, el cual entró en vigor de manera inmediata y establece una hoja de ruta para la solución del conflicto. | La agencia de la nación persa precisó que las firmas se realizaron con un breve intervalo, mientras medios de EE…
(2026-06-18). Colombian Presidential Candidate De La Espriella Accused of Corruption Within Health Sector. orinocotribune.com His law firm participated in misuse of public health funds affecting more than 1.6 million citizens. | On Sunday, Ivan Cepeda, the presidential candidate of the leftist Historic Pact, accused Abelardo de la Espriella, the far-right candidate of Homeland Defenders, of having participated in acts of corruption within the health care system through his law firm. | At a campaign rally in the Caribbean city of Barranquilla, Cepeda presented a document titled "Abelardo de la Espriella and the Theft of Health Care Resources," which shows that the U.S.-backed candidate participated in acts related to private corruption,…