presstv.co.uk (2026-06-17). Pope expresses optimism regarding Iran-US MoU
Pope Leo has expressed optimism that a memorandum of understanding, expected to be signed between Iran and the US later this week, could help bring an end to the cycle arising out of the latest unprovoked American-Israeli aggression targeting the Islamic Republic.
presstv.co.uk (2026-06-17). Netanyahu-Trump relations reach breaking point: Israeli media
Relations between Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump have entered a critical phase and may soon escalate into open political confrontation after the announcement of the Iran-US MoU to end the war, according to Israeli media.
(2026-06-17). Iranian tankers exit US blockade zone ahead of peace talks. geo.tv 
US forces conducting an interdiction of the sanctioned stateless oil tanker Davina in the Indo-Pacific region. — Reuters/FileUS-Iran final settlement set to sign on Friday.Despite deal, Israeli strikes continue in Lebanon.Lebanon conflict remains threat to diplomacy: analysts.The…
(2026-06-17). UK minister says US-Iran Deal projects Pakistan as champion of global peace. tribune.com.pk 
The United Kingdom's Minister for the Middle East, Afghanistan, and Pakistan, Hamish Falconer, said on Wednesday that the recent US-Iran rapprochement had projected Pakistan as a champion of global peace, according to an official handout issued after he met with Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi in Islamabad. | According to the handout, Falconer praised Pakistan's positive and proactive role in facilitating understanding between the United States and Iran. He said Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir had played a historic role in promoting peace. | The two sides discussed Pakistan-UK re…
aljazeera.com (2026-06-17). Iran will have to leave US hours after every World Cup match, official saysThe Iranian delegation left the US hours after the match ended at about 8pm local time (03:00 GMT) and returned to their base camp in Mexico, prompting criticism of the US handling of their visas as the team did not get a day to recover at their hotel.
(2026-06-17). Oil dips as investors weigh deal on Iran war as uncertainty persists on Hormuz. tribune.com.pk 
Oil prices inched lower on Wednesday, extending the previous session's declines as investors assessed the US-Iran peace deal, though uncertainty over the full resumption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz limited further falls. | Brent crude futures dipped 16 cents, or 0.2%, to $78.80 a barrel by 0340 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate fell 25 cents, or 0.3%, to $75.80 a barrel. | Both benchmarks fell about 5% for a second straight session on Tuesday to stand at three-month lows, on hopes that a US-Iran deal would allow oil flows through the Strait. | "M…
(2026-06-17). Iran deal includes $300 billion fund, more than half of which already committed: source. geo.tv 
An Iranian woman holds Iran's flag during a rally in Tehran, Iran, April 29, 2026. — ReutersThe investment fund vehicle contains no govt money.New fund is separate from frozen asset talks, says source.Fund only becomes operational after final US-Iran deal signing.
(2026-06-17). Has Trump achieved his goals in the war with Iran. geo.tv 
People drive past an anti-U.S. billboard depicting US President Donald Trump and the Strait of Hormuz, in Tehran, Iran, May 17, 2026. — Reuters Shortly after the US and Israel launched airstrikes on Iran on February 28, US President Donald Trump laid out a host of objectives,…
(2026-06-17). Look who's losing it over Trump's Iran deal. responsiblestatecraft.org When Trump launched a war against Iran in late February, his MAGA movement suddenly became nearly indistinguishable from the neoconservative foreign policy Trump once abhorred.For nearly four months, Washington hawks like Senator Lindsey Graham and radio jock Mark Levin were riding high. But over time it became clearer that the president was looking for a way out and now the president has reportedly reached a memorandum of understanding with Iran to end the fighting, open the Strait of Hormuz, and to keep talking. Trump's friends, who were hoping for Iranian capitulation and regime change, even if that meant…
(2026-06-17). 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.
(2026-06-17). US intel warns Iran can shut Strait of Hormuz at will from now on: 'More powerful than any nuke'. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: More than three months after the West Asia conflict began and following a ceasefire with the United States, concerns are growing over Iran's ability to influence the global economy.Acco | US intel warns Iran can shut Strait of Hormuz at will from now on: 'More powerful than any nuke'
(2026-06-17). Has the war between Iran and the United States ended? Yes, for the time being. And not in America's favor. unitedworldint.com And Israel is furious. By Abbas Djuma What Trump is trying to present as a personal achievement is nothing of the sort — not even close. The reality is actually the opposite. The Strait of Hormuz was open before the war. Before the war, no one was talking about unfreezing Iranian assets or lifting anti-Iran …
(2026-06-17). The Hormuz secret Trump isn't talking about: How long will IRGC mines keep trade hostage. hindustantimes.com The Strait of Hormuz may reopen soon after the expected U.S.-Iran peace agreement, but experts warn that a full return to normal shipping could take weeks. Concerns remain over the possible presence of naval mines, with specialists estimating that clearing key sea lanes and establishing safe navigation corridors may require 40 to 50 days. Nearly 20% of global energy supplies transit through Hormuz, making any disruption a major risk for oil markets and global trade. Britain, France, and Germany have already prepared warships and minesweepers for potential clearance operations, while shipping companies and insurer…
(2026-06-17). The U.S. And Iran Have Struck A Deal To Open The Strait Of Hormuz, But Israel May Prevent An End To The War. scheerpost.com Mitchell Plitnick Mondoweiss According to reports, the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the United States and Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz and formally end the fighting between the two countries was signed on Monday. It is important to clarify that, regardless of White House statements, this is not a peace deal. It is an agreement …
(2026-06-17). No Iran—US Nuclear Deal Unless Israel Withdraws From Lebanon. popularresistance.org Hezbollah's Media Relations Department said in a statement to Reuters and other outlets on 16 June that the Islamic Republic has assured it that there will be "no nuclear deal between Iran and the US" unless Israel withdraws its occupation forces from Lebanon. | A full Israeli pullout will be the "result of" and "not a precondition for" the continuation of Iran—US talks following the signing of a Pakistani-mediated memorandum of understanding (MoU), the department said. | "[There will be] no nuclear deal between Iran and the US unless the Israelis withdraw," Hezboll…
(2026-06-17). Beijing sees tougher US-Iran talks ahead. tribune.com.pk 
China's top diplomat told his Pakistani counterpart on Tuesday that the next phase of negotiations between the United States and Iran ówhich Pakistan has helped mediate ówill be "more difficult". | In a phone conversation ahead of the planned signing on Friday of a US-Iran memorandum of understanding to end their war, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told Pakistan's Ishaq Dar that "it is foreseeable that, compared with the first stage, the second stage of negotiations will be more difficult". | Wang added that the United Nations Security Council "should also play a greater role" in supporting the…
(2026-06-17). 'Welfare Not Warfare' Protest Demands Halt To Europe's Rearmament. popularresistance.org On Sunday, June 14, over 12,000 people joined the "Welfare Not Warfare" protest in Brussels, organized by more than 800 civil society organizations, trade unions, and movements to oppose EU and NATO rearmament. "The coalition rejects the idea that Europe's security can be bought through a massive rearmament project that starves social budgets and escalates confrontation," the Stop ReArm Europe platform wrote in the protest announcement. | "Ongoing wars, occupation, genocide, and military violence are shaping lives around the world — from Palestine, Iran, and Lebanon to Yemen, Sudan, and the Democratic Repub…
presstv.co.uk (2026-06-15). Netanyahu must be removed with sticks and stones if he tries to sabotage election, says Ex-Israeli PM Ehud BarakFormer Israeli premier Ehud Barak has called for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to be removed "with sticks and stones" if he attempts to undermine the upcoming general election through military aggression against Lebanon.
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presstv.co.uk (2026-06-15). World leaders welcome MoU that ends war imposed by US on IranA chorus of international praise has greeted the memorandum of understanding (MoU) finalized between Iran and the United States, which brings an immediate and permanent end to the US‑Israeli war of aggression on Iran, lifts the naval blockade, and reopens the Strait of Hormuz.
UN Secretary‑General Antonio Guterres welcomed the agreement as a "critical step" toward resolving the conflict.
presstv.co.uk (2026-06-16). Exclusive: Iranian oil tankers, cargo vessels sail through as US naval blockade officially liftedAt least three Iranian oil tankers and two cargo ships carrying essential goods have successfully broken through the US naval blockade, Press TV has learned from highly informed sources.
The vessels sailed through on Monday evening, marking the first operational victory of the newly finalized memorandum of understanding between Iran and the United States.
aljazeera.com (2026-06-16). Iran war day 109: Tehran, Washington, sign MoU electronicallyUS President Donald Trump has said a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Iran has been "all signed" electronically, and the Strait of Hormuz will be "completely open" by Friday.
US officials told the Reuters and AFP news agencies that the agreement was signed by Trump, US Vice President JD Vance and main Iranian negotiator and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf.
(2026-06-17). Iran celebrates agreement with US, threatens Israel over Lebanon. newarab.com 
Hello, | Here are the latest key updates: | Iranian officials hailed the agreement with the US as a "diplomatic victory". For his part, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stressed any agreement with the US must include the release of frozen Iranian assets, sanctions relief and Israel's withdrawal from Lebanon.
| Iran also noted Israel has already violated the agreement in Lebanon and warns of a "harsh response" if attacks continue. Despite a "ceasefire" and other agreements, Israeli attacks on southern Lebanon have persisted every day, with injuries and deaths being recorded.
| Israeli attacks also cont…
(2026-06-17). Australian central bank holds interest rates but warns of further hikes. wsws.org The Reserve Bank of Australia is intent on further suppressing household spending, amid the ongoing global impact of the US-Israeli war on Iran and a worsening cost-of-living crisis.
(2026-06-17). Trump's fear exposed in 24-hour frenzy: Iran deal done, third strike canceled, Israel told to…. hindustantimes.com Just days after a devastating conflict that brought the Middle East to the brink, Donald Trump is now making a stunning claim — that Iran has a "more rational" leadership. But what does that actually mean, and what happened to the figures Trump once described as the main obstacle to peace? After U.S. and Israeli strikes killed several top Iranian officials during the war, Trump suggested that a new political reality had emerged inside Tehran. He argued that the leaders he viewed as "totally irrational" were now gone and that Iran's current leadership was more prepared to engage diplomatically with Washingto…
(2026-06-17). US lifts Iran blockade ahead of MoU signing. tribune.com.pk 
Tehran announced on Tuesday that a two-month US naval blockade of Iranian ports had been lifted ahead of the formal signing of an agreement in Switzerland this Friday aimed at ending the recent Middle East conflict, as the two countries are set to begin two months of negotiations on a final settlement. | Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi said the removal of the blockade had been a key demand from the outset of negotiations. "The blockade has been lifted prior to the formal signing," he said, signalling a major confidence-building measure before the ceremony at Burgenstock resort overlooking…
(2026-06-17). Pakistan's nimble strategy helped shape Iran-US deal. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan's quiet but intensive diplomatic efforts played a pivotal role in preventing a potentially devastating regional conflict among the Muslim countries, revealed security sources on Tuesday, as preparations enter the final phase for the signing of a landmark peace agreement between Iran and the United States in Switzerland later this week. | At a background briefing with journalists, senior security officials offered rare insights into Islamabad's role in facilitating diplomacy between the two long-time adversaries, while maintaining strict confidentiality about the contents of the agreement and future ne…
(2026-06-17). U.S. and Iran reach critical phase in deal. ecns.cn With Iran and the United States reaching an agreement to end the war "permanently" on various fronts, the two have now taken a critical step toward a peaceful settlement and restoring safety in a vital maritime corridor, experts said.
(2026-06-17). 'Alarm' At White House After Vance and Miller Pushed Insurrection Act, Habeas Corpus Suspension During Anti-ICE Protests. scheerpost.com Brad Reed for Common Dreams Monday report in The New York Times revealed what it described as the "alarm" felt by some White House lawyers at proposals made earlier this year by Vice President JD Vance and Trump adviser Stephen Miller as the administration was forced to contend with widespread anger over its anti-immigration agenda. Among other things, the Times reported that Vance pushed for …
(2026-06-17). PM Modi flags sailor's death issue at G7 in Trump's presence: 'Several Indians lost their lives'. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while sitting with US President Donald Trump at the G7 Summit, raised concerns about Indian sailors who were killed during recent US military strikes in the Middle East. | Speaking at a session on strengthening global partnerships and cooperation, Modi said the conflict in the region had caused major human and economic losses. He brought up the issue after three Indian crew members died when the oil tanker Settebello was hit in a US attack in the Gulf of Oman. | "We welcome the progress made in peace efforts in West Asia. This conflict has caused loss of life and prop…
(2026-06-17). Minnesota AFL-CIO Stands with Minnesotans Facing Federal Charges: 'The Trump Administration Will Not Break Our Worker-Community Solidarity!'. wibailoutpeople.org 
Minnesota AFL-CIO President Bernie Burnham made the following statement in response to the Trump Justice Department indicting 15 Minnesotans for their actions protecting community members during 'Operation Metro Surge': "Instead of holding federal agents accountable for shooting and killing Renée Good and our union brother Alex Pretti, the Trump administration continues to weaponize the Justice …
(2026-06-17). In landmark case, UK judge sentences pro-Palestine activists as terrorists. mondoweiss.net 
In a UK first, a judge sentenced four Palestine Action activists to terrorism charges for a direct action protest against an Elbit Systems factory. The move sparks fears the ruling could set a dangerous precedent for those opposing Israel's genocide.
(2026-06-17). Media's Hasan Piker Meltdown Is About Silencing Dissent. popularresistance.org Former high-ranking Biden administration officials should arguably be facing charges at the International Criminal Court for complicity in the Gaza genocide. Instead, they're embraced by polite society and enjoy influential posts in corporate media, academia and Washington think tanks. | Their concealment of Biden's declining mental faculties helped precipitate 2024's disastrous electoral results. | Democratic leaders in Congress, ostensibly in an oppositional role, continue to respond to Trump's militaristic authoritarianism, both at home and abroad, with characteristic fecklessness and even tacit support.
(2026-06-17). 2 more University of Michigan anti-genocide protesters released on bond in conspiracy frame-up. wsws.org Federal prosecutors are criminalizing encrypted messaging, political slogans, and protest organizing as felony conspiracies in a legal dragnet against anti-war activity.
(2026-06-17). Trump administration targets Gavin Newsom in latest weaponization of Justice Department. wsws.org The investigation into Gavin Newsom is a dangerous escalation in Trump's use of the Justice Department against political opponents, but the Democrats offer no defense of democratic rights.
(2026-06-17). Threat of US military action against Cuba mounts with Iran ceasefire. wsws.org President Donald Trump has stated repeatedly that "Cuba will be next," as the Pentagon prepares for military action.
(2026-06-17). Bacardí pierde en EE.UU. apelación por disputa de la marca "Havana Club" radiohc.cu Un tribunal de apelación de Estados Unidos falló este martes contra Bacardí en la larga disputa de la empresa con el Gobierno cubano sobre los derechos de la marca registrada del ron "Havana Club". | El Tribunal de Apelación del Cuarto Circuito de Estados Unidos, de Richmond, rechazó el recurso presentado por Bacardí contra la decisión de la Oficina de Patentes y Marcas de Estados Unidos (USPTO) de renovar en 2016 la marca federal "Havana Club", propiedad de la empresa cubana Cubaexport, a pesar de las objeciones de la empresa. | Ni los abogados ni los portavoces de Bacardí, ni los abogados de Cubaexport, respond…
(2026-06-17). Parlamento cubano convoca a sesión extraordinaria. radiohc.cu El Consejo de Estado de la República de Cuba convocó este martes a la Tercera Sesión Extraordinaria de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular (Parlamento) en su X Legislatura, para el 18 de junio a las 2: 00 pm. | La convocatoria, suscrita por Esteban Lazo Hernández, presidente de la Asamblea Nacional y del Consejo de Estado, se realizó con el propósito de evaluar las "Propuestas de Transformaciones Económicas y Sociales". | En el Acuerdo 599-X/2026 del Consejo de Estado, publicado esta jornada en la Gaceta Oficial, se le comunica a los diputados a la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular, y a cuantas personas natur…
(2026-06-17). BNC presentará "Giselle" en el Teatro Nacional de Cuba. radiohc.cu El Ballet Nacional de Cuba (BNC), bajo la dirección de Viengsay Valdés, ofrecerá dos funciones de "Giselle", el sábado 27 y el domingo 28 de junio. | Ambas presentaciones tendrán lugar a las 5: 00 pm, en la Sala Avellaneda del Teatro Nacional. | La primera velada, el sábado 27, estará dedicada a la Academia Cubana de la Lengua, con motivo del centenario de esa institución; y la segunda celebrará los 185 años del estreno del ballet "Giselle", el 28 de junio de 1841, en París. | La pieza representativa de la Era Romántica y del repertorio del BNC, es una coreografía de la Prima Ballerina Assoluta Alicia Alonso (1920…
(2026-06-17). ONU: Cuba denuncia cerco económico y amenazas militares de EE.UU. radiohc.cu La tercera secretaria de la Misión Permanente de Cuba ante la Oficina de las Naciones Unidas en Ginebra, Ivette Lamigueiro Cañedo denunció este martes las amenazas militares y el cerco económico, comercial y financiero de Estados Unidos contra la Isla. | En el Diálogo Interactivo sobre el Informe Anual del Alto Comisionado de las Naciones Unidas para los Derechos Humanos, la diplomática reconoció el balance positivo del trabajo del Alto Comisionado y su Oficina, y saludó la denuncia consistente de titulares de mandato sobre las acciones ilegales e inhumanas de Washington. | Según informó la Misión de Cuba en Gine…
(2026-06-17). 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.
(2026-06-17). Saturday 6/20: Backyard Dance Party Fundraiser for Gaza Soup Kitchen. indybay.org 2112 Eighth Street, Berkeley, CA…
(2026-06-17). Every drop counts: Gaza's water crisis deepens as summer takes hold. icrc.org
(2026-06-17). The ICRC's response to affected populations and infrastructure following the events of January 2026 in Venezuela. icrc.org
(2026-06-16). China activates Level-IV emergency response following Qinghai earthquake. ecns.cn The office of the State Council earthquake relief headquarters and the Ministry of Emergency Management activated a Level-IV emergency response after a 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck northwest China's Qinghai Province on Tuesday.
(2026-06-17). Women Join Hunger And Labor Strike At Delaney Hall ICE Jail. popularresistance.org Nearly 40 women have joined the hunger strike at Delaney Hall immigrant jail in Newark, New Jersey, releasing a new set of gender-specific demands as the strike enters its fourth week. | On June 11, dozens of women detained in unit 1 of the jail announced that they were joining the hunger strike. Their demands include improving conditions in the facility; the release of female detainees, beginning with those who are under 21 years old, mothers, and women with medical conditions; and the firing of a guard who they say has sexually assaulted at least 10 women detained in the facility.
(2026-06-17). World BEYOND War and Friends Commemorated the Nakba in Baltimore. worldbeyondwar.org 
There are millions of war-wounded across the globe, and our Baltimore WBW Chapter is doing what we can to educate and inspire others to work with us to support victims and end war, once and for all. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-06-17). Fueling the Coming Nuclear Renaissance. wattsupwiththat.com If all goes well, LIS will have fuel ready by the time new reactors are cleared to operate.
(2026-06-17). France: Discriminatory Police Fines Trap Youth in Debt. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A mother faces her sons' unpaid fine debt of tens of thousands of euros resulting from dozens of fines they received throughout their childhood, Paris, France, June 2026. | © 2026 Souleymane Fofana (Commeas) | French police issue on-the-spot fines for alleged public disturbance offenses to harass boys and young men perceived as Black, Arab, or North African and evict them from public space in their own neighborhoods.Children and young men have received fines that can grow to tens of thousands of euros, causing immense economic hardship, and social and economic exclusion.France shou…
(2026-06-17). Walmart workers have won a first-ever contract in North America. mronline.org 
Unifor Local 252 in Mississauga announced that about 800 workers now have a collective agreement.
(2026-06-17). US border officials arrest two Indian truck drivers smuggling drugs into Canada. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Two Indian-origin truck drivers have been arrested by US border authorities for allegedly attempting to smuggle drugs into Canada through separate border crossings.According to officials, Brampton resident Vaibhav Saxena was arrested last week at a Michigan border crossing after authorities discovered around 40 kg of poppy pods hidden inside a specially built compartment in his truck. Investigators said Saxena had been under surveillance for several days before the seizure.Border officers conducted a detailed inspection of the vehicle while he was attempting to enter Canada. During the search, they…
(2026-06-17). Punjab imposes section 144 across province for Muharram 2026. tribune.com.pk 
The Government of the Punjab on Wednesday imposed restrictions across the province under Section 144 (6) of "The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898" during Muharram 2026, citing concerns over public order and religious harmony. | According to an order issued by the home department on June 10, 2026, under Order No. SO (IS-II)1-1/2004, the restrictions are aimed at countering "potential threats to public peace and tranquility and religious harmony by miscreants and extremist elements" and preventing "sectarianism and violence during Muharram, 2026". | The order, issued by the secretary, government of the Punjab, h…
(2026-06-16). 26 financial institutions sign on as direct participants with e-CNY Center International. ecns.cn Cross-border e-CNY (digital Chinese yuan) services have made new progress with 26 financial institutions signing on as direct participants with e-CNY Center International Co., Ltd. in Shanghai on Tuesday.
(2026-06-17). East Jerusalem: Israel Escalating Home Demolitions, Evictions. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A Palestinian man looks on as an excavator clears the rubble of homes demolished by Israeli authorities in the Silwan neighborhood of east Jerusalem, May 19, 2026. | © 2026 Mahmoud Illean/AP Photo…
(2026-06-17). Satellite images show 10 places where water is disappearing globally. aljazeera.com From lakes to rivers, freshwater is declining worldwide under rising climate and land pressure.
(2026-06-17). 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.
(2026-06-17). Seventh heaven for dominant Germany. ecns.cn Germany's seven-goal rout of Curacao in its World Cup opener on Sunday was the perfect way to overshadow a close first half and boost the team after consecutive group-stage exits for the four-time champion.
(2026-06-16). Chinese president holds talks with Myanmar counterpart. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with President of Myanmar Min Aung Hlaing in Beijing on Tuesday.
(2026-06-17). Brazil flaws exposed in heavyweight clash. ecns.cn Brazil and Morocco played out a 1-1 draw in the first heavyweight clash of the World Cup on Saturday, with the Africans confirming their potential while exposing familiar weaknesses in their opponent at a sold-out stadium.
(2026-06-17). Top Mistakes Brands Make When Sourcing Empty Cartridges. moguldom.com Brands can lose loyal buyers when vape hardware feels weak, unsafe, or hard to use. A cartridge may look simple, yet its quality can shape every customer's first impression. From flavor to fit, each detail affects trust, comfort, and repeat sales for brands. That is why empty cartridges deserve careful review before any brand places …
(2026-06-17). Activists Protest Merck For Purchasing Dogs for Animal Testing From Notorious Ridglan Farm. indybay.org Activists Protest Merck For Purchasing Dogs for Animal Testing From Notorious Ridglan Farms…
(2026-06-17). Sunday 6/14: March! No ICE Detention Camps in Gilroy! indybay.org Meet at 7500 Arroyo Circle, Gilroy. We will walk to 7240 Holsclaw Rd (NEW ICE FACILITY IN GILORY)…
(2026-06-17). 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.
(2026-06-17). Sunday 6/14: The Streetside Library. indybay.org in front of ye olde abandoned Half Price Books, | in Downtown Berkeley, | on 2036 Shattuck Avenue.
(2026-06-17). Wealth of Elon Musk rises $624 billion in 6 days. wsws.org The net worth of Elon Musk, the world's richest man, has increased by $624 billion in six days, to $1.32 trillion, according to figures from the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
(2026-06-17). Faces of defiance: Newly unearthed photos document the 1944 Kaisariani massacre of 200 Greek Communists by the Nazis. wsws.org For the first time, newly discovered photos of the Nazi massacre at Kaisariani give a face to the 200 Greek resistance fighters, including twelve Trotskyists, and reveal their courageous defiance.
(2026-06-17). Tuesday 7/7: Happy Hour with the League of Women Voters of San Francisco. indybay.org Rikki's, 2223 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94114…
(2026-06-17). Trump administration seeks to halt air pollution lawsuit against Musk's xAI. aljazeera.com US Department of Justice claims NAACP lawsuit threatens 'national, economic, and energy security'.
(2026-06-17). Which France and World Cup records did Mbappe break against Senegal? aljazeera.com France captain overtakes Giroud with 58 goals for his country and the most for Les Bleus at a World Cup.
(2026-06-17). 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.
(2026-06-17). Chinese AI models roll out World Cup prediction features. ecns.cn As the 2026 FIFA World Cup brings together more nations, more matches and more excitement, a competition has intensified off the pitch among Chinas leading artificial intelligence models.
(2026-06-17). China's exports surge as domestic economy weakens. wsws.org Data released yesterday show that retail sales for May fell at the fastest rate since the end of 2022 when COVID restrictions were lifted and the virus swept through the country.
(2026-06-17). India Should Abandon Its Ethanol Illusion. wattsupwiththat.com Instead of pouring billions into government mandates, India should drastically increase purchases of American natural gas to bypass the geopolitical instability of the Middle East. The U.S. possesses vast reserves of this energy—dense fuel to power industry, make fertilizers that sustain crop yields, and reliably generate electricity.
(2026-06-17). Ebola patients recover in DRC amid claims of outbreak hoax. aljazeera.com Seven patients have left an Ebola treatment centre in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, having recovered.
(2026-06-17). Inside the government's push to divert Puerto Rico solar funds to a bankrupt utility. grist.org 
When Congress approved a $1 billion Energy Resilience Fund for Puerto Rico in 2022, the money was desperately needed. Multiple hurricanes had battered the island's notoriously fragile electric grid, and lawmakers envisioned the money supporting rooftop solar and battery systems that could provide resilient backup power during emergencies. | The Biden administration's Department of Energy developed a plan to distribute the funds to about 40,000 low-income Puerto Ricans, many of whom live with health conditions requiring access to reliable power. Biden officials envisioned a network of solar and battery systems…
(2026-06-17). In Eugene, Housing Advocates Call For Tenant Right To Purchase Act. popularresistance.org Jeff Albanese, program director at SquareOne Villages, an affordable housing co-op developer in Eugene, Oregon, notes that Oregon's housing crisis has become so severe that it has vastly expanded the range of the possible. "There's a lot of stuff that is on the table, including TOPA [tenant opportunity to purchase act] and social housing. We have statewide rent control law now in Oregon," he says. "Ten years ago, that just wasn't on the table." | One sign of what Albanese is referencing: During a February work session, the Eugene City Council voted by a unanimous 7—0 margin to "ask the city manager to bring…
(2026-06-17). A generational change in Nepali politics. links.org.au 
Pranaya Rana on the long road that turned a rapper into Nepal's prime minister.
(2026-06-17). Teamsters for a Democratic Union helps return far-right Teamsters general president Sean O'Brien to power unopposed. wsws.org TDU's support for O'Brien is an expression of the reform groups integration into the Teamsters bureaucracy and indictment of the program of bureaucratic self reform…
(2026-06-17). Education Minnesota Union (AFT-NEA) President Monica Byron Statement on Latest ICE-FBI Arrests. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-06-17). Indonesia: 4 military personnel jailed for acid attack on rights activist. wsws.org The trial was a whitewash designed to cover up the wider role of the military while sending a menacing message to anyone critical of the government or armed forces.
(2026-06-17). Death of Old Santa Cruz Funeral Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at the Town Clock. indybay.org Don't miss this exciting event!
(2026-06-17). Amazed by China's 'green project', South Korea netizens say anti-China critics are the frogs in well. ecns.cn South Korean netizens praised China's "Three-North Shelterbelt Forest Program" after public broadcaster KBS aired a feature titled "China Builds a 'Green Great Wall' to Battle Desertification."
(2026-06-17). "Make Game of that which makes as much of Thee:" FitzGerald's Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám 1:45. juancole.com Stanza 45 in the first edition of Edward FitzGerald's translation of The Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám is perhaps the most scandalous of its verses. FitzGerald afterward had second thoughts about having included it, and omitted it from subsequent editions. He continued to tinker with his translation, adding new translations and omitting others, in each of the four editions he published during his lifetime. (A fifth edition appeared posthumously). | The Quarrel of the Universe let be :
| And, in some corner of the Hubbub coucht,
| Make Game of that which makes as much of Thee. | Quatrain 1: 45 could be inte…
(2026-06-17). Why Digital Trust Has Become a Business Advantage. moguldom.com Digital trust used to be treated like a soft benefit, something nice to have once the real work of growth, product development and customer acquisition was already done. That no longer holds up. In crowded online markets, trust has become one of the clearest competitive advantages a business can build because it shapes how customers …
(2026-06-17). 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.
(2026-06-16). World Cup sparks expats' 'Suchao' interest. ecns.cn Nearly 70 percent of foreign residents surveyed in Jiangsu province, an economic hub in East China, say this year's FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, has made them more interested in following the province's local soccer league.
(2026-06-17). SA Seeks BRICS-Plus Trade Reset Amid Deficit Pressure. infobrics.org South Africa (SA) is drawing up new economic blueprints as the country seeks to expand trade and investment within the enlarged Brazil, Russia, India, China, and SA (BRICS)-Plus framework, following the conclusion of the first in a series of structured consultative dialogues by the SA Chapter of the BRICS Business Council…
(2026-06-17). Financial Inclusion and the Rise of Alternative Lending Solutions. moguldom.com Financial inclusion is about making money services easier for more people to reach and use. It matters because not everyone fits the same financial profile, even when they work hard and manage their responsibilities. When traditional systems exclude people from basic financial options, small money problems can quickly become more stressful. Alternative lending has become …
(2026-06-17). 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.
(2026-06-17). Sunday 7/5: Yoga for Palestine. indybay.org San José Peace & Justice Center | 48 South 7th Street | San José, CA 95112…
(2026-06-17). How past 'terrorist' movements are often judged right by history. aljazeera.com Who decides which movements are remembered as terrorists and which are celebrated as agents of change?>
(2026-06-17). Wednesday 6/17: Webinar: International Movement Briefing: Mask off Maersk. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_lmH7……
(2026-06-17). Democrat calls for Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha's mother to get US visa. aljazeera.com Ana Candida Evora was unable to travel to watch her son star in a goalless draw with Spain due to the cost of a US visa.
(2026-06-17). Georgia is losing farmland fast. Is a state conservation fund enough to save it? grist.org 
Georgia's legislature has allotted $2 million for the first year of the Georgia Farmland Conservation Fund. Farm landowners across the state have applied for a piece of that funding to protect their land from development — for housing, warehouses, data centers, and other uses. Applicants will find out in August if they've been selected. | Some 30 states have what are known as "purchase of agricultural conservation easement" programs, though the amount of funding varies a great deal from state to state. Texas allocates $2 million annually, while Florida set aside $300 million in 2022 and $100 million in 2…
(2026-06-17). UNIT, the BRICS Currency: A Rival to the Dollar. infobrics.org After centuries of a unipolar world order, we have definitively entered a multipolar one. The historic revolution in interest rates marked the end of globalization and the return of empires…
(2026-06-17). Putin watching this awkward G7 video? Trump gives Zelensky the cold shoulder while closing Iran deal. hindustantimes.com U.S. President Donald Trump appeard to visibly snub Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the G7, even as leaders publicly pledged continued support for Kyiv. Trump's focus on finalizing an Iran deal and his dismissive "this whole thing is ridiculous" remark have fueled questions over whether Washington's commitment to Ukraine is wavering despite Zelensky's insistence that G7 backing remains "unanimous."
(2026-06-17). Why the Hollywood unions actually "didn't put up a fight" this year and what that means for entertainment workers. wsws.org The WGA and SAG-AFTRA contracts were not "historic victories" but a coordinated betrayal by union bureaucracies that must be fought through independent rank-and-file committees.
(2026-06-17). 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…
(2026-06-17). 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.
(2026-06-17). Wednesday 6/17: Block the Bombs Phonebank. indybay.org Online | actionnetwork.org/events/block-the-bombs……
(2026-06-17). Elon Musk's AI tool Grok was used in strikes against Iran: US govt. geo.tv 
xAI and Grok logos are seen in this illustration taken, February 16, 2025. — ReutersElon Musk's artificial intelligence tool Grok was used in strikes against Iran, the United States government revealed in a legal briefing seen Tuesday by AFP.The June 15 brief defends the gas…
(2026-06-17). 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…
(2026-06-17). BRICS and the New Geography of Agri-Trade. infobrics.org India's BRICS Chairship in 2026 comes at a moment when agricultural trade is being reshaped beyond tariffs and market access. Climate shocks, food-price volatility, fertiliser disruptions, sustainability standards, digital traceability requirements and the need to keep markets open during crises are now central to the trade agenda…
(2026-06-17). Anti-War Activists Demand: 'Stop The Secret War Chest For Israel'. popularresistance.org In the face of widespread and growing popular opposition to Israel's atrocities, Congress is proposing two bills that would give Israel unprecedented powers and access to U.S. military expenditures and intelligence resources far surpassing current levels, which are already high. | According to an article in Responsible Statecraft, the magazine of the Quincy Institute think tank, a buried section, 224, in the House's 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) "would all but fuse the two countries' armed forces together." | Section 224, titled "United States-Israel Defense Technology Cooperation Initiative," wo…
(2026-06-17). Centre to fund 100MW G-B solar project: PM. tribune.com.pk 
The federal government would bear the cost of a 100-megawatt solar power project for Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B), Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Tuesday while chairing a review meeting in Islamabad on the initiative, according to a statement issued by the Prime Minister's Office (PMO). | The prime minister directed officials to accelerate work on the project and ensure its completion at the earliest possible date. He also ordered independent third-party validation at all stages of implementation to ensure transparency. | Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal, Economic Affairs Minister Ahad Khan Cheema, Power Ministe…
(2026-06-17). 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.
(2026-06-17). Tunisia suffers heavy defeat against Sweden in FIFA World Cup. ecns.cn Swedish fans cheer as they arrive at Monterrey Stadium in Mexico ahead of Swedens match against Tunisia, June 14, 2026./CFP.Tunisia was handed a harsh reality check at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after being dismantled by Sweden in a one-sided contest.
(2026-06-17). How states may utilize domestic terrorism statutes to prosecute activists. mronline.org 
On September 25, 2025, President Donald Trump issued a National Security Presidential Memorandum (NSPM-7) titled "Countering Domestic Terrorism and Organized Political Violence."
(2026-06-17). KZN government welcomes arrest of driver for speeding. sanews.gov.za KZN government welcomes arrest of driver for speeding | KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Transport and Human Settlements Siboniso Duma has welcomed the arrest of a Zimbabwean national who was allegedly driving at 172 km/h in a 120 km/h zone. | The man was transporting Afro-pop artists Fanatic SA and Stalin to perform at a beach festival in Umtwalume on Tuesday. | The driver is expected to appear in the Scottburgh Magistrates' Court on Wednesday. | The MEC said the province is intensifying efforts to reduce road crashes and fatalities involving young people, which are often linked to speeding, excessive alcohol consumption,…
(2026-06-17). Gender Inequality and Water Scarcity: A Growing Challenge for Pakistan. thinktank.pk Water scarcity is no longer just an environmental issue—it has become a social, economic, and gender equality challenge. Across the globe, women and girls collectively spend an astonishing 250 million hours every day collecting water, a burden that continues to limit opportunities for education, healthcare, and economic participation. This alarming reality was highlighted during a …
(2026-06-17). 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…
(2026-06-17). Smotrich says Israel taking control of Hebron. aljazeera.com Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich says Israel has transferred authority over Hebron to the army.
(2026-06-17). Minneapolis Federation of Educators, Local 59 Statement on ICE-FBI Indictments. wibailoutpeople.org 
MFE 59 — Minneapolis Federation of Educators This morning, DHS agents arrested a member of our union at her home. We are still learning more information about the arrest and charge against her, which appears connected to an indictment against a number of individuals who protested ICE activities in our community this winter. MFE is …
(2026-06-17). Orwellian nightmare: UK confirmed to have 'thought police'. infobrics.org By enforcing laws that allow the existence of organizations such as RICU, the UK has effectively become the only country on the planet that arrests people for "thought crimes", which are a total absurdity from a legal (or any other) standpoint, as there's no way to police someone's thoughts.
(2026-06-17). Chongqing activates 'town economy' model: One town, one IP. ecns.cn Rongchang District of Chongqing has developed three themed towns ⚪ Antao Town, Wanling Ancient Town and China Xiabu (Grass Linen) Town ⚪ each with its own distinct cultural identity and economic focus.
(2026-06-17). 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.
(2026-06-17). What would happen if US actually cut off military aid to Israel? responsiblestatecraft.org As Israeli officials
(2026-06-17). Presidents of China, Myanmar attend signing ceremony of cooperation documents. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and Myanmar's President Min Aung Hlaing attended a signing ceremony of cooperation documents in Beijing on Tuesday.
(2026-06-17). California Town Lets Private ICE Detention Centers Police Themselves. popularresistance.org Two years ago, immigration attorney Mario Valenzuela visited a client at the Golden State Annex, a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention center operated by the private prison giant The GEO Group Inc. in the small agricultural town of McFarland in California's San Joaquin Valley. | Valenzuela's client had a black eye and bruises on his body, he said. The client told Valenzuela that he'd been surrounded and beaten by seven or eight fellow detainees in the detention center's recreation yard and was taken to a hospital emergency room. His client, who didn't authorize his attorney to give his name, wanted…
(2026-06-17). 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.
(2026-06-17). England vs Croatia — World Cup 2026: Kane, predictions, TV channel, kickoff. aljazeera.com
(2026-06-17). Vozinha's mum celebrates hero keeper son from afar. aljazeera.com The mother of Cape Verde's celebrated goalkeeper Vozinha says she watched his heroics on the TV.
(2026-06-17). 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.
(2026-06-17). Senate Fails To Advance Iran War Powers Resolution. news.antiwar.com The Senate on Tuesday failed to advance a War Powers Resolution that would direct President Trump to end hostilities against Iran that haven't been authorized by Congress and prevent the president from restarting the full-scale war against the Islamic Republic. A motion to discharge the resolution out of the Senate Foreign Affairs Committee failed on …
(2026-06-17). Contacting AIDS Bhedbhav Virodhi Andolan (ABVA). pilwatchgroup.blogspot.com PIL Watch Group and AIDS | Bhedbhav Virodhi Andolan (ABVA) are sister organizations. You may like to visit | ABVA's blog at:
(2026-06-17). 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.
(2026-06-17). New R2 coin pays tribute to the 1976 Youth Uprising. sanews.gov.za New R2 coin pays tribute to the 1976 Youth Uprising | The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has launched a new R2 commemorative circulation coin in honour of the June 1976 Youth Uprising in Soweto, at the Hector Pieterson Museum, in Johannesburg. | The Hector Pieterson Museum in Orlando West is dedicated to preserving the memory of the 1976 uprisings, when thousands of learners across Soweto took to the streets to protest the enforced use of Afrikaans in schools and the injustices of the inferior "Bantu Education" system. | President Cyril Ramaphosa unveiled the new R2 circulation coin on Tuesday to mark 50 yea…
(2026-06-17). 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…
(2026-06-17). Punjab pairs austerity with growth. tribune.com.pk 
The Punjab government unveiled on Tuesday Rs5.903 trillion surplus budget for coming fiscal year, showing reduced current expenditures, despite a 7% increase in salaries and 3.5% hike in pension, while a substantial amount of Rs803.88 billion for the local governments. | Punjab Finance Minister Mian Mujtaba Shujaur Rehman presented the budget in the provincial assembly amid strong protest from the opposition. The session was also attended by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif. He said that the budget outlay is 10.7% higher than the budget for the outgoing year. | According to the budget documents, the current…
(2026-06-17). 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.
(2026-06-17). Iran's Soccer Team Forced to Return to Mexico Immediately After First Game. scheerpost.com By Shireen Akram-Boshar This article was originally published by Truthout Iran's soccer team is "the most oppressed" of the teams participating in the World Cup, said the team's head coach. Members of Iran's national soccer team expressed frustration about their treatment after they were told the team needed to leave Los Angeles immediately after playing …
(2026-06-17). 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…
(2026-06-16). Trans-Atlantic rifts cast shadow over G7. ecns.cn Compared with previous G7 summits, this year's gathering in France is marked by increasingly visible rifts between the United States and Europe, which could undermine the bloc's global influence and weaken its ability to shape international affairs, experts say.
(2026-06-17). Lionel Messi rewrites history books at record sixth World Cup. aljazeera.com Messi scores three exactly 20 years to the day he made his World Cup debut for Argentina.
(2026-06-17). Saturday 6/20: Film Showing: The Seed of the Sacred Fig, directed by Mohammad Rasoulof. indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley, CA 94704…
(2026-06-17). 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.
(2026-06-17). Lessons and Reflections From Attending The Iran vs. New Zealand Game in L.A. lataco.com "In a world where forms of escapism become harder to find and maintain, how can fans reason their love of the game with the moral complications the World Cup has presented?"
(2026-06-16). AI clones spark debate on workplace ethics. ecns.cn Colin, 26, a student at Peking University, built an AI model based on his father, who died suddenly of a heart attack in 2021. What followed, he said, was a "long goodbye" he never had the chance to say.
(2026-06-17). Why Europe May Need Ukraine More Than Ukraine Needs Europe. thinktank.pk For decades, Ukraine was often viewed as a geopolitical buffer between Russia and the European Union. Today, however, a growing number of European policymakers are beginning to see Ukraine in a very different role: not as a frontier state on Europe's edge, but as one of the continent's primary defenders. This transformation has accelerated since …
(2026-06-17). 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…
(2026-06-17). Indian H-1B worker sues employer for forcing to pay Rs 94 lakh to keep US job, files lawsuit. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: An Indian tech worker in the US has filed a lawsuit in Texas, claiming that his employer forced him to pay nearly $100,000 to keep his job and maintain his legal immigration status.The | Indian H-1B worker sues employer for forcing to pay Rs 94 lakh to keep US job, files lawsuit…
(2026-06-17). Is Europe Losing Leverage? The Real Story Behind the EU-US Trade Agreement. thinktank.pk The European Parliament's approval of a trade agreement with the United States aimed at lowering tariffs is more than a routine economic decision. It reflects a deeper reality facing Europe in 2026: an increasingly fragile economy, growing geopolitical uncertainty, and fears of losing competitiveness in a rapidly changing global market. While supporters of the agreement …
(2026-06-17). 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.
(2026-06-17). 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.
(2026-06-16). Japanese auto giant to manufacture vehicles for Chinese brand. ecns.cn Japan's Nissan Motor recently announced that it signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding with Chery International UK, a subsidiary of China's Chery Automobile, paving the way for contract manufacturing of Chery vehicles at Line 1 of Nissan's Sunderland plant in the UK starting from April 2027.
(2026-06-17). Saturday 6/20: Gay Shame 25th Anniversary Zines & More. indybay.org valencia st @ cunningham pl | san francisco | (south of 19th st)…
(2026-06-17). Tuesday 6/16: 2026 City of Sacramento Juneteenth Flag Rasing Ceremony. indybay.org City Hall of Sacramento | Courtyard | 915 I Street | Sacramento, CA 95814…
(2026-06-17). On second day of UAW convention Fain apparatus blocks debate, rams through anti-democratic motions. wsws.org Dropping all pretense of "reform" the Fain administration used anti-democratic tactics to block debate while ramming through amendments boosting the income of apparatus, including heft pay raises for top officials and staff.
(2026-06-17). Unidos MN: 'We Will Not Be Isolated! We Will Be Organized!'. wibailoutpeople.org 
June 16, 2026 Unidos MN Across the country, we're seeing what happens when those in power try to silence our communities and threaten us with fear tactics. Let's be clear: these actions are not random. This is what happens when our communities start building enough power to be seen as a threat. That's why we …
(2026-06-17). 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.
(2026-06-17). Messi hat-trick fires holders Argentina to win over Algeria at World Cup. aljazeera.com Argentina open defence of their World Cup crown with a Lionel Messi-inspired 3-0 win against Algeria at 2026 edition.
(2026-06-17). G7 powers make new war plans at Évian summit. wsws.org The G7 summit in Évian, France marks a further step in the collapse of…
(2026-06-17). Slow Food: Carlo Petrini and the Social Justice Popes. juancole.com Oakland, Ca. (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — The founder of
(2026-06-17). Chongqing's Rongchang revives intangible cultural heritage: Rongchang pottery refines artisanship, xiabu weaves a new chapter. ecns.cn Rongchang pottery, a traditional industry in Chongqing boasting a history of more than 800 years, is exported to over 30 countries and regions today.
(2026-06-17). Utah Anti-War Activists Hold Teach-In On Local Raytheon Facility. popularresistance.org West Valley City, UT- On June 13, members of the Utah Anti-War Committee held a hybrid teach-in at the West Valley City library for local communities. The material? Raytheon. | Members of the UAWC informed members of the community about Raytheon, how they have profited off of human suffering, and how they continue to receive full financial support of the U.S. government. They also brought to light a local subsidiary of Raytheon, Applied Signal Technology, a mere ten-minute drive from the event itself. | UAWC member Adam Koritz said, "A Raytheon Tomahawk missile was used to target a girls' school in Minab, killing…
(2026-06-17). War on Iran: The MoU — A small pause in a decades long conflict. mronline.org 
The United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran have agreed upon a Memorandum of Understanding.
(2026-06-17). Measuring True Economic Progress Matters. popularresistance.org Author and local economist Michael Shuman recently shared his report card on the local economy movement and introduced twelve ways we can measure success in our local economy. Yes, stories matter—but data that points to true economic progress matters, too. Michael first shared his SWOT analysis of our movement. He followed his analysis with a summary of twelve recommendations for easy-to-measure indicators that we can revisit over time, helping us evaluate our successes and shortcomings and better answer: Is our hard work making a difference in our local economy? These indicators should be quantifiable, rob…
(2026-06-17). Pakistan—EU Strategic Dialogue: A Partnership Moving from Formality to Substance. thinktank.pk The eighth round of the Pakistan—European Union Strategic Dialogue, held in Islamabad, was more than a routine diplomatic engagement. It was a timely reminder that Pakistan's relationship with Europe has entered a more mature and practical phase. At a time when the world is divided by wars, economic uncertainty, energy insecurity, migration pressures and geopolitical …
(2026-06-17). Tuesday 6/23: Enterprise Drop ICE! National Campaign Launch Call. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_DN0N……
(2026-06-17). Analysts predict no US petrol price drop until 2027. aljazeera.com US drivers may have to wait until 2027 for gasoline prices to fall…
(2026-06-17). NPA AFU cracks down on cybercrime suspects. sanews.gov.za NPA AFU cracks down on cybercrime suspects | The National Prosecuting Authority's (NPA) Asset Forfeiture Unit (AFU) has obtained an urgent preservation of property order emanating from a sophisticated online banking scam involving some R21.55 million. | The money was allegedly fraudulently diverted from the bank account of a Middelburg-based company, Jormid, by a scammer earlier this year. | "On 21 May 2026, Jormid's financial manager, Mrs Jordaan, received WhatsApp messages on her cellphone purporting to be from the company's banking institution, ABSA Bank. | "The messages indicated that 'suspicious transactions…
(2026-06-17). Australian and New Zealand governments boost anti-China military integration. wsws.org The two prime ministers reinforced the "closeness" of the countries' military, security and intelligence partnership amid escalating US-led preparations for war.
(2026-06-17). Democratic Republic of the Congo: Kimareki rebuilds a life beyond disability. icrc.org
(2026-06-17). Wednesday 7/15: Election Kickoff Meeting: Volunteer with LWVSF for the November Election (online date). indybay.org
(2026-06-17). Sudan: ICRC RED aircraft makes first Port Sudan—Khartoum flight since war began. icrc.org
(2026-06-17). Certificates and declarations of absence: A guidance note. icrc.org
(2026-06-17). Poland: High level briefing on IHL for the Polish ministries. icrc.org
(2026-06-17). Sunday 6/28: Dean Wyrzykowski: Facing 31 Years in Prison for Saving Dogs. indybay.org
(2026-06-17). Advocacy paper: A key opportunity to prevent the development of unacceptable autonomous weapons. icrc.org
(2026-06-17). Jordan: The Essay Competition on International Humanitarian Law. icrc.org
(2026-06-17). Food shortages spark scuffles outside supermarket in Bolivia. aljazeera.com
(2026-06-17). ICRC RED aircraft to operate from Jeddah to strengthen humanitarian access to Sudan. icrc.org
(2026-06-17). Egypt: States Convene in Cairo to Reinforce Respect for Rules of War Amid Rising Conflicts. icrc.org
(2026-06-17). 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
(2026-06-17). ICRC, Xinhua News Agency and Fudan University host Content Creators Forum on humanitarian storytelling and empathy. icrc.org
(2026-06-17). Synergy in Action: IHL and Islamic Law for Humanitarian Outcomes. icrc.org
(2026-06-17). Click to Care: Humanity in a Digital World. icrc.org
(2026-06-17). Penal repression of serious violations of international humanitarian law — Factsheet. icrc.org
(2026-06-17). "I'm already injured. Getting Ebola doesn't bear thinking about." The Kivus face a double crisis — conflicts and an epidemic. icrc.org
(2026-06-17). Supporters travel hundreds of miles for the Jews for Salah Vigil. wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-06-17). Frequently asked questions: Our work in Mali. icrc.org
(2026-06-17). Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: Red Cross volunteers at the heart of the response in Bunia. icrc.org
(2026-06-17). Minnesota Trade Unionists Among Those Targeted in Federal Indictments of ICE Observers. wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-06-17). Trump's Iran Ceasefire: Costly Return to Status Quo. juancole.com
(2026-06-17). Latin America and the Caribbean: When seeking medical care is dangerous. icrc.org
(2026-06-17). UN reports decline in cross-border fire in southern Lebanon. aljazeera.com
(2026-06-17). Mali: ICRC steps up support to people affected by armed violence. icrc.org
(2026-06-17). Trenton City Council votes to prevent its police department from assisting ICE. whyy.org
(2026-06-17). ICRC and Asian Development Bank formalize their first institutional partnership. icrc.org
(2026-06-17). Frequently asked questions: Understanding the ICRC's neutrality. icrc.org
(2026-06-17). Georgia: Remains of eleven people missing in connection with 1992—93 armed conflict handed over to families. icrc.org
(2026-06-17). Ghosts of empire: A quarantine centre and Laikipia's colonial past. aljazeera.com
(2026-06-17). Frequently asked questions: Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the military domain. icrc.org
(2026-06-17). Know Your Rights Guide for Law Encounters You Have the Right to Remain Silent! wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-06-17). Searching for people missing in connection with the 1992-1993 armed conflict continues. icrc.org
(2026-06-17). La injerencia de Trump en procesos electorales en América Latina. radiohc.cu Una constante en la política exterior de Estados Unidos es la intervención en los asuntos internos de otras naciones. | América Latina y el Caribe han sido objeto de esta práctica desleal y contraria al derecho internacional. | Desde la proclamación en 1823 de la conocida Doctrina Monroe, se autoproclamó Washington guardián del hemisferio occidental. Se sucederían en la región intervenciones militares, golpes de estado y presiones de todo tipo, entre ellas económicas. | Ya sea de forma abierta o encubierta han actuado los diversos gobiernos estadounidenses contra otros países, para imponer sus intereses geopolíti…
(2026-06-17). G7: Lula advierte sobre persistente desigualdad global. radiohc.cu El presidente de Brasil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva alertó este martes en la reunión ampliada del G7 sobre la persistente desigualdad global, y reclamó mayor solidaridad internacional para financiar el desarrollo y enfrentar desafíos comunes. | Durante su intervención en la sesión dedicada al tema "Construir nuevas alianzas y reconstruir la solidaridad internacional", celebrada en la ciudad francesa de Evian, Lula defendió reformas en los mecanismos de financiamiento global y cuestionó la insuficiencia de las respuestas internacionales frente a las crisis contemporáneas.El mandatario sostuvo que desde 2003 la comu…
(2026-06-17). Argentina: Indio Solari y movimiento de masas… indybay.org Movimiento de masas y modelo socio-político. Breve especulación sobre los "Redondos" y "el Indio"
(2026-06-17). Trump perdió la guerra contra Irán, afirma The New York Times. radiohc.cu En un editorial titulado "El presidente Trump perdió esta guerra", el consejo editorial de The New York Times argumentó que la guerra del presidente estadounidense contra Irán terminó en fracaso. | Declaró que "Irán emerge como el ganador estratégico de la guerra de cuatro meses", mientras que Estados Unidos "se ve más débil ante los ojos del mundo". | El consejo afirmó que Trump lanzó la ofensiva de forma temeraria, ignoró a sus aliados y las restricciones legales, y finalmente no logró los objetivos que prometió repetidamente, incluyendo la "victoria total y completa", la "rendición incondicional de Irán", un c…
(2026-06-17). LLamamiento a boicotear el Mundial de Futbol en EEUU. indybay.org
(2026-06-16). Extraordinary Plenum of the Central Committee of the PCC to be held on Wednesday. radiohc.cu 
The Political Bureau of the Communist Party of Cuba agreed to convene an Extraordinary Plenum of its Central Committee on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, to evaluate proposals for economic and social transformations, announced by the First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Party and President of the Republic, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, in recent statements to the press. | (Taken from the PCC website) | IMAGE CREDIT: ACN | Taken from the PCC website | [ SOURCE: AGENCIA CUBANA DE NOTICIAS ]…
(2026-06-16). BLD PWR Is Bringing A 3-Day Juneteenth Celebration To Houston. newsone.com 
Source: BLD PWR / BLD PWR | Before Juneteenth was a federal holiday, before it was a opportunity, it was a reckoning in the state of Texas. On June 19, 1865, enslaved people in Galveston learned what the rest of the country had known for more than two years — they were free. More than 160 years later, Houston has never let that history go. And this weekend, BLD PWR intends to continue that tradition. |
(2026-06-16). David Oyelowo's 'Slave Accent' Comment Exposed An Ugly Diaspora Insult About Southern Black Speech. newsone.com 
Source: Robin L Marshall / Getty | So, according to British-Nigerian actor David Oyelowo, southern Black speech is just a Nigerian accent damaged by slavery. | That's fascinating, coming from a man whose people speak with the King's English lodged in their throats and wearing the empire's language like ancestral jewelry while pretending colonialism hasn't shaped their own linguistic world or their views of Black Americans. | And this is exactly why a
(2026-06-16). US Attorney Says 15 Members Of 'Minneapolis-Based Antifa Group' Have Been Arrested For Anti-ICE Violence. newsone.com 
Source: Anadolu / Getty | Now that the Trump administration's plan to offer an "anti-weaponization of lawfare" fund to MAGA morons who feel they've been legally discriminated against
(2026-06-16). NJ Cops Arrest Black Man After Pulling Him Over For Wearing A Hoodie. newsone.com 
Source: Photo courtesy of News 12 / Jamaal Holmes. | A New Jersey man says he was unfairly targeted by police during a traffic stop that he believes was motivated by racial bias. Jamaal Holmes, a 34-year-old resident of Jackson Township, claims officers stopped him on June 2 after noticing he was wearing a red hoodie while driving. Speaking to News 12 in an interview
(2026-06-16). Angel Reese, Izzy Harrison, And A League That Won't Protect Its Stars. newsone.com 
Source: Steve Russell / Getty | Pull up, Beloved. | If the collective During a play in the Toronto Tempo's matchup with the Atlanta Dream on Sunday,
(2026-06-16). The Rise, The Sacrifices, And The Victory Of Jalen Brunson. newsone.com 
Source: Gregory Shamus / Getty | In order to understand Jalen Brunson's sacrifice — the financial, emotional, and physical toll the lead guard made for the New York "championship" Knicks — you need look no further than his mom and Game 5 of the NBA Finals. | Brunson's mom, Sandra,
(2026-06-16). Racist White Woman Says All Black People Should Be Slaves Again In Viral KKKaren Video. newsone.com 
(2026-06-16). This Week in People's History, Jun 17—23, 2026. portside.org This Week in People's History, Jun 17—23, 2026 |