(2026-06-24). US, Iran at odds on nuclear inspections, frozen assets in deal to end war. geo.tv 
An Iranian man walks next to a mural on a street in Tehran, Iran, June 1, 2026. — Reuters US, Iran differ on frozen assets and Strait of Hormuz terms.US Congress votes to halt war, in divisions among Republicans.Trump…
(2026-06-24). Israel, Lebanon discuss US-backed proposal for transfer of some southern territory to Lebanese army. tribune.com.pk 
Talks between Israel and Lebanon include discussion of a US-backed proposal for Israeli forces to hand over some of the territory they have invaded during the war with Hezbollah to the Lebanese military, according to Israeli and Lebanese officials. | The Israeli officials said the Lebanese troops involved would undergo US training and vetting to ensure they are not linked to Iran-backed Hezbollah, while Israel would maintain a military presence in a buffer zone along the border. | The proposed "pilot" project is being discussed in the latest round of talks between Lebanese and Israeli officials, which got unde…
(2026-06-22). Greater BRICS role urged in upholding intl order. ecns.cn The more than 100-day conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran underscored the importance of upholding international rules, respecting state sovereignty, embracing a new vision of security and understanding the changing nature of warfare, China's top diplomat Wang Yi said on Tuesday.
(2026-06-24). ASEAN and Russian leaders meet in Kazan amid global energy crisis. wsws.org The summit in Kazan expresses the desperate maneuvering of the ruling classes in South East Asia as the US-led war on Iran hikes energy prices and fears of shortages.
(2026-06-24). Washington 'Ends' Israeli Freedom Of Action Inside Lebanon. scheerpost.com News Desk, The Cradle. Iran has reportedly threatened to end negotiations with the US if Israel continues to refuse withdrawal from Lebanon. The US government has informed Israel that it no longer has authorization for "unrestricted" military action in Lebanon, despite continued Israeli attacks and occupation in the country, Channel 12 reported on 23 June. Washington has allegedly …
(2026-06-24). Rubio kicks off Middle East trip as allies seek answers on Iran. tribune.com.pk 
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio begins a Middle East tour in earnest on Wednesday, seeking to reassure Gulf allies who view concessions in President Donald Trump's Iran deal that include a proposed $300 billion fund as too generous to a regional foe. | Arriving in Abu Dhabi late on Tuesday for a three-day Gulf trip, Rubio is undertaking his first high-level diplomatic mission on the agreement reached last week to end the four-month-old US-Israeli war with Iran. | Asked on arrival if he planned to address allies' disquiet with the accord, Rubio told reporters: "
(2026-06-24). Islamabad MoU, Switzerland talks reinforce faith in dialogue, diplomacy: FO. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan hailed the Iran-US peace process as a triumph of diplomacy, saying the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and subsequent talks in Switzerland had "reinforced confidence in dialogue" as the most effective path to resolving conflicts, while paving the way for a final agreement within 60 days. | "The Islamabad MOU and the Lucerne Summit reinforce our faith in dialogue and diplomacy as the most effective means for peaceful settlement of disputes and conflicts," Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said during his weekly media briefing on Wednesday. | The spokesperson said PM Shehbaz had anno…
(2026-06-24). UN Commission report finds Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, deliberately targeting children. wsws.org The report is titled: "The essence of childhood has been destroyed": Israel's deliberate targeting of Palestinian children in the Occupied Palestinian Territory since 7 October 2023.
(2026-06-24). CRD On Lessons Of Juneteenth, Report From Cuba, Massie On USS Liberty. indybay.org Pacifica's Capitalism, Race and Democracy covers ILWU Longshore Workers Speak Out on Juneteenth in San Francisco; Texas Birthplace of Juneteenth; Report from Cuba on Genocidal Oil Blockade; Massie Puts USS Liberty into Congressional Record…
palestinechronicle.com (2026-06-23). Restrain the Rabid Dog: Iran Warns Trump over Israel as He Pleads, Lets Not Blow ItTrump publicly criticized Israel's strike on Beirut's southern suburb, while Iranian officials warned that continued Israeli attacks could jeopardize efforts to finalize agreement.
presstv.co.uk (2026-06-23). US has an obligation to lift all illegal sanctions against Iran: Foreign MinistryIranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei says the United States has an obligation to remove all economic sanctions illegally imposed on Iran under a memorandum of understanding between Tehran and Washington.
(2026-06-24). Sacramento Approves Ethical Investment Policy Amendment, Divests from Lockheed Martin. indybay.org Sacramento joins Alameda County, Richmond, Albany, Dublin, and Pasadena as well as communities across the country responding to the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) Movement's call to cut ties with the companies fueling genocide, apartheid, and war crimes, as well as systems of oppression here at home, like mass incarceration and immigrant detention and surveillance.
(2026-06-24). U.S. Supreme Court issues reactionary rulings as summer recess approaches. wsws.org On Tuesday, the Supreme Court issued a number of right-wing decisions abridging individual rights and one ruling authorizing lawsuits against Cuban state enterprises to recoup property expropriated 66 years ago.
(2026-06-24). Marco Rubio continues his anti-Cuban crusade. radiohc.cu The United States government imposed sanctions this Tuesday on five Cuban state entities, three of them linked to the Business Administration Group SA (GAESA) and two related to mining and metallurgy, as well as on a relative of Army General Raúl Castro Ruz. | "Today, the State Department is designating five entities and one individual to further the Trump Administration's comprehensive efforts to end the malign activities of the Cuban regime, both in Cuba and throughout our hemisphere," Secretary of State Marco Rubio brazenly justified. | Among the designated entities are Rafin, the International Financial Bank,…
(2026-06-24). En México expresan condolencias por deceso de Comandante cubano. radiohc.cu El Partido Popular Socialista de México expresó sus más sentidas condolencias al pueblo y Gobierno de Cuba por el fallecimiento del Comandante de la Revolución, Ramiro Valdés Menéndez (1932-2026), ocurrido este domingo. | La formación política recordó que el revolucionario cubano se integró a la lucha por la liberación de su patria y fue uno de tantos jóvenes que, junto a los líderes de la Revolución, Fidel Castro y Raúl Castro, asaltaron los cuarteles Moncada y Carlos Manuel de Céspedes, en 1953.Desde esos años entregó su vida con lealtad y firmeza a la causa más justa de la humanidad, la construcción de una soc…
(2026-06-24). Cuba reitera disposición a conversar con EEUU con respeto a la soberanía. radiohc.cu 
´Cuba está dispuesta a discutir cualquier tema con Estados Unidos, excepto la independencia, soberanía, autodeterminación y ordenamiento interno del país ª, aseveró la vicecanciller Josefina Vidal en entrevista publicada este martes por el diario mexicano la Jornada. | Añadió la diplomática que "existe un canal, ha habido encuentros e intercambios con representantes de la nación norteña, pero sin un progreso significativo".No hemos visto que Estados Unidos se haya despojado de su aspiración histórica —y no estoy hablando sólo de los pasados 65 años, me remonto a dos siglos atrás- de querer impon…
(2026-06-24). Cuba a 65 años de Palabras a los Intelectuales. radiohc.cu Un encuentro extraordinario transcurrió este martes en La Habana, por el aniversario 65 del discurso 'Palabras a los Intelectuales', pronunciado por el Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro Ruz (1926-2016).Aquellas ideas expuestas por el líder revolucionario en franca y abierta conversación con creadores cubanos en junio de 1961, constituyen un punto de partida para la política en la cultura nacional en tanto muestran la visión que le confiere la Revolución ª. | Tales consideraciones ofreció la destacada investigadora cubana Isabel Monal, Premio Nacional de Investigación Cultural (2025), en un panel celebrado en e…
(2026-06-24). Marco Rubio prosigue su cruzada anticubana. radiohc.cu El Gobierno de Estados Unidos dictó medidas este martes a cinco entidades estatales cubanas, tres de ellas vinculadas al Grupo de Administración Empresarial SA (GAESA) y dos relacionadas con minería y metalúrgica, además de a un familiar del general de Ejército Raúl Castro Ruz. | ´Hoy, el Departamento de Estado designa a cinco entidades y a una persona para impulsar los esfuerzos integrales de la Administración Trump destinados a poner fin a las actividades malignas del régimen cubano, tanto en Cuba como en todo nuestro hemisferio ª, justifica alevosamente el secretario de Estado, Marco Rubio. | Entre…
(2026-06-24). Raúl Castro y Díaz-Canel encabezaron tributo póstumo al Comandante Ramiro Valdés. radiohc.cu El general de Ejército, Raúl Castro Ruz, líder de la Revolución cubana, encabezó la primera guardia de honor al Comandante de la Revolución Ramiro Valdés Menéndez, en el sentido tributo en la sede del Ministerio de las Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias. | Junto a Raúl, en el homenaje póstumo, estuvieron el primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC) y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel y los generales de Cuerpo de Ejército, àÅlvaro López Miera y Lázaro Alberto àÅlvarez Casas, ministros de las Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias y del Interior, respectivamente. | Muy c…
(2026-06-24). Cuba denuncia nuevas arremetidas de Estados Unidos contra su economía. radiohc.cu El canciller cubano, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, denunció en la red social X las nuevas arremetidas de Estados Unidos en su política hostil de máxima presión contra el pueblo de Cuba. | ´El gobierno de EE.UU., conducido por su deshonesto y mendaz secretario de Estado, continúa los pasos para apretar el cerco a la economía de Cuba, al esta demostrarse más fuerte, capaz y eficaz de lo que él esperaba frente a la agresión despiadada y el castigo colectivo contra el pueblo y sus condiciones de vida ª. | Así afirmó el ministro de Relaciones Exteriores por medio de la red social X, luego de que el Departamento…
(2026-06-24). Ramiro Valdés: el recuerdo imborrable. radiohc.cu 
Hay encuentros que se vuelven eternos. María Antonia Cardoso Lima lo sabe bien. Ella atesora tres imágenes que para cualquier cubano serían un privilegio: el comandante Ramiro Valdés Menéndez cargando en brazos a su hija. Y ese momento, ocurrido al otro lado del mundo, ella lo recuerda como si fuera hoy.
(2026-06-24). Italy confirms release of Gaza aid activists held in Libya. newarab.com 
(2026-06-24). Diabetes patients in Gaza face survival battle amid war shortages. aljazeera.com Insulin and equipment shortages in Gaza pose fatal risks, leading to critical health complications.
(2026-06-24). Every drop counts: Gaza's water crisis deepens as summer takes hold. icrc.org
(2026-06-24). Trump claims US recouped Venezuela war costs 28 times over. aljazeera.com US President Donald Trump claimed the United States has recovered its costs 28 times over through oil extraction.
(2026-06-24). Cameroon: Failed Promise to Reduce Gender-Based Violence. hrw.org Click to expand Image | © 2026 Diana Ejaita for Human Rights Watch | Women and girls in Cameroon face persistent domestic violence and gender discrimination without meaningful protection or access to justice.Entrenched systemic gender inequality, discriminatory laws, and weak institutions, exacerbated by chronic underinvestment in prevention and survivor support, fuels the violence. The government needs to urgently reform discriminatory family laws, update and adopt the long-delayed Family Code, establish a coordinated national response to domestic violence, and ensure services are accessible across the c…
(2026-06-24). Wang Yi reaffirms China-India partnership, urges cooperation. ecns.cn Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and director of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs, has reaffirmed that China and India should be partners rather than competitors.
(2026-06-24). Power cuts in France leave thousands sweltering amid scorching heatwave. tribune.com.pk 
Authorities in northern France were scrambling on Wednesday to restore electricity to thousands of homes hit by power cuts amid a blistering heatwave that has scorched much of western Europe for days. | Healthcare centres and critical sites were being prioritised in the effort, with generators provided to tide over retirement homes after Tuesday's outages, blamed on a transformer incident, they added. | "The incident was accidental and related to the current heat wave," officials said in a statement. "No one was injured." | Record-breaking temperatures across Europe, ranging as high…
(2026-06-24). North Korea's Kim unveils plans for 10,000-tonne warships, nuclear navy. geo.tv 
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un speaks during the commissioning ceremony of the new multipurpose destroyer Choe Hyon at Nampho port, North Korea, June 23, 2026, in this picture released by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency.— ReutersNorth Korea will equip its navy…
(2026-06-24). No, Futurism, One Momentarily Hot Spot on Antarctica Doesn't Prove a Climate Crisis. wattsupwiththat.com One warm spell on the Antarctic Peninsula becomes proof of climate catastrophe, while simultaneous temperatures below -100 ∞F at the South Pole are ignored. That's not objective journalism, that's agenda-driven alarmism.
(2026-06-24). US Senate passes resolution to halt Iran war in rebuke to Donald Trump. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: The US Senate on Tuesday approved a resolution asking President Donald Trump to stop US military involvement in Iran, marking a rare challenge to the president from Congress. | The resolution was passed by a vote of 50-48 after it had already been approved by the House of Representatives earlier this month. The move reflects growing concern among lawmakers, including some Republicans, about the conflict with Iran that began on February 28. | This is the first time both the Senate and the House have passed a measure under the 1973 War Powers Act directing a president to withdraw US armed forces fro…
(2026-06-24). Trump slams US Senate for 'poorly timed' Iran war powers vote, calling it 'meaningless'. tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump slammed the US Senate for voting on legislation which directs Trump to halt military action against Iran. | In a post on Truth Social, Trump claimed that he has "Iran on the 'ropes', ready to go down for the fall, willing to give us practically anything,' in reference to the recent Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding that was signed. | He went on to say the War Powers Act Vote was "poorly timed and meaningless" and told the "Number One Sponser of Terror in the World" that the US didn't "like what I was doing to them." | "…by doing so, [the vote] has provided aid and comfort the En…
(2026-06-24). Comicomment: The making of false narratives about Xinjiang. ecns.cn Truth ultimately prevails. Today's Xinjiang is experiencing the best period of development in its history. False narratives about Xinjiang won't halt its development.
(2026-06-22). Starmer talks with Burnham as UK prepares for leadership transition. ecns.cn UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer held talks with Labour MP Andy Burnham on Tuesday, as the government moves to ensure an "orderly" transition following Starmer's announcement that he will step down.
(2026-06-24). England's Spence appears to refuse handshake with booed Ghana player Partey. aljazeera.com Social media footage shows Djed Spence appearing to decline a handshake with Partey during pre-match introductions.
(2026-06-22). Tibetan street dance blends beats with traditional forms. ecns.cn At an international street dance competition in Beijing on Sunday, four young dancers from the Xizang Autonomous Region wowed the audience with a routine that blended hip-hop with traditional Tibetan dance forms.
(2026-06-24). Socialist Alliance says Labor's budget 'housing fix' doesn't address the crisis. socialist-alliance.org 
Labor's 2026 NSW Budget does nothing to address the state's worsening housing crisis, said Socialist Alliance Balmain candidate Isaac Nellist.
(2026-06-24). Major power outage in France as Europe wilts under record heat. geo.tv 
(2026-06-24). The American Way of War, War, War. scheerpost.com Tom Engelhardt That title of mine is certainly repetitive of me (me, me), but how can you not be repetitive in the distinctly repeated world of Donald J. Trump (Trumped, Trumped)? I mean, twice already and who really knows what's to come? Here's the question nobody seems to be asking right now, though: What country …
(2026-06-24). Saturday 6/27: JUNETEENTH – Dance as Resistance – Arts & Wellness Gatherings. indybay.org Grown Women Dance Collective | 494 9th St | Oakland, CA 94607…
(2026-06-24). Friday 6/26: Discussion:Declaration of Independence:Inventions & Distortions of Reality & History. indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley, CA…
(2026-06-24). Saturday 6/27: Volunteer Workday ⚪ Lompico Pond Restoration Project. indybay.org Lompico Pond (aka "Guacamole Pond" officially "Lake Lompico") | ~ 11603 Lakeshore Dr. (Felton CA 95018) near Lake Blvd…
(2026-06-24). Thursday 6/25: San Jose Federal Court to Hear Motion to Shut Down Santa Clara Chip Fab. indybay.org Robert F. Peckham Federal Building & U.S. Courthouse, 280 South 1st Street, San Jose, CA — Courtroom 8, 4th Floor, before the Honorable P. Casey Pitts, U.S. District Judge | (Press conference: courthouse exterior / steps — location to be confirmed on-site).
(2026-06-24). Low-Income persons are left homeless by problems in nonprofit housing sector. indybay.org When Wealthy Nonprofit Affordable Housing Developers Use "Minimum-Income-Requirements" Excluding The Poor From Their Housing Projects, Where Are Poor People Expected To Go, When There Is Not Affordable Housing For The Poor?>
(2026-06-24). "They are coming for everybody" : BP Whiting lockout enters fourth month as workers call for nationwide action. wsws.org Locked-out workers who spoke with the World Socialist Web Site say that BP is dragging out the lockout to starve workers into submission.
(2026-06-24). Ontario's hard-right Tory government unveils plans to massively boost military production to support Canadian imperialism's war machine. wsws.org Hard-right Premier Doug Ford is placing Ontario at the centre of Canada's military-industrial buildup, unveiling a 10-year strategy aimed at rapidly transforming the country's most populous and industrialized province into a critical hub within North American and European military supply-chains.
(2026-06-24). Open letter to the Turkish Embassy: Freedom for Ali Ercan Akpolat! wsws.org On Wednesday, June 24, at 2: 30 p.m., the following open letter from the Sozialistische Gleichheitspartei (SGP) and the editorial board of the World Socialist Web Site in Germany will be delivered to Türkiye's ambassador in Berlin, Gà∂khan Turan.
(2026-06-24). OAKLAND BASED SPEED METAL BAND TRENCHER CONFIRMED FOR NAZIS. indybay.org Oakland Speed Metal Band Trencher has played in punk/DIY spaces and been in community with punks. But they are racist, violent, Nazi Trump supporters.
(2026-06-24). Ebola passes 1,000 cases in the Congo: Imperialism and the collapse of public health. wsws.org The scientific and material means to halt the disease exist in abundance but are being deliberately withheld, turning preventable mass death into a deliberate policy of social murder.
(2026-06-24). South African acting police minister issues warning ahead of anti-migrant deadline. ecns.cn South Africa's acting police minister, Firoz Cachalia, warned on Monday of decisive action against any lawbreakers as the government tightened security ahead of a June 30 deadline set by anti-immigration groups for undocumented foreigners to leave the country.
(2026-06-24). Saturday 6/27: Oakland: All of U.S. 250 – We Must Reclaim & Repair OUR Democracy Rally. indybay.org West Oakland Bart Station | 1451 7th Street | Oakland, CA 94607…
(2026-06-24). Saturday 7/25: Trump Regime Takedown (every Saturday). indybay.org corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell St, San Francisco…
(2026-06-24). Tunisia upholds eight-year jail term for anti-racism activist. newarab.com 
A Tunisian court on Tuesday upheld an eight-year prison sentence slapped on anti-racism activist Mosbah, the head of the anti-discrimination Mnemty association, was detained in 2024 as part of a Mosbah had been at the forefront of d…
(2026-06-24). China rejects 'long-arm jurisdiction' criticism of new ethnic unity law. ecns.cn China has pushed back against the "long-arm jurisdiction" label applied to a new ethnic unity law, with an official calling it a "legitimate sovereign act".
(2026-06-24). Which teams have qualified for the World Cup 2026 knockouts, round of 32? aljazeera.com The 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage format, criteria and rules for qualification. Find out who's in and who's out.
(2026-06-24). Explore our Ancient African New Day our Ancient Future. indybay.org 2026 African New Year's Day, we are living in a moment when 25,920 years of African astronomical knowledge converges with the future documented throughout our Black Agriculture Resource Network…
(2026-06-24). Interpreting the Fourth Geneva Convention: Insights from a high-level discussion in Brussels. icrc.org Event: Launch of the Updated ICRC Commentary on the Fourth Geneva Convention…
(2026-06-24). The sweet sound of music in a fascist dystopian world. indybay.org Fatdog, a.k.a. Fatty, owner of Subway Guitars, playing a handmade guitar of mine that I built.
(2026-06-24). Trump at Mack Trucks promotes trade war and xenophobia, hails UAW bureaucracy. wsws.org At the campaign-style rally Trump praised union leaders in a speech laden with fascistic demagogy targeting "communists," "globalists," immigrants and foreigners.
(2026-06-24). Budimir gives Croatia a 1-0 win to eliminate Panama from the World Cup. aljazeera.com Croatia are third in Group L, with England and Ghana on four points each, heading into the final round of matches.
(2026-06-24). Agreement reached in New Jersey state budget ahead of July 1 deadline, Democrats announce. whyy.org From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? Democratic leaders in the New Jersey state legislature say they have agreed on a new $60.7 billion state spending plan for fiscal year 2027, setting up for full approval in the coming days. | Governor Mikie Sherrill, Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin, D-Middlesex, and state Senate President Nick Scutari, D-Union, said in a joint statement Tuesday that the agreement will make the Garden State more affordable and protect the state from the Trump administrati…
(2026-06-24). Greens deal aids Australian Labor government's austerity budget. wsws.org The Greens are aiding a Labor government that is in a deep-going political crisis, amid widespread hostility to its austerity budget.
(2026-06-24). ILWU6 Workers Strike Crockett C&H ASR Sugar Plant To Protect Their Contract & Conditions. indybay.org ILWU Local 6 workers at the C& H sugar refinery owned by the ASR conglomerate are trying to force major concessions on workers and they have been forced to go out on strike. They talked about the issues including the use of scabs by the company.
(2026-06-24). Friday 7/17: Haight Ashbury Peace Vigil. indybay.org Corner of Fell and Masonic (at the Panhandle).
(2026-06-24). SCIO briefs on law to promote ethnic unity and development. ecns.cn The State Council Information Office (SCIO) held a press conference on Wednesday regarding the Ethnic Unity and Progress Promotion Law and China's work on ethnic affairs.
(2026-06-22). Breakthrough unveiled in quantum computing. ecns.cn A new photonic quantum computer has begun formal operation in China and has been connected to China Telecom's Tianyan quantum cloud platform, making it accessible online to researchers and developers worldwide, China Telecom Quantum Group said on Monday.
(2026-06-24). Sunday 6/28: Window on the West Bank. indybay.org San José Peace & Justice Center | 48 South 7th Street | San José, CA 95112…
(2026-06-24). Chinese envoy calls for efforts to de-escalate situation, achieve ceasefire in Ukraine. ecns.cn As the crisis in Ukraine continues, with the situation on the battlefield intensifying and civilian suffering mounting, every effort should be made to de-escalate the situation and achieve a ceasefire and an end to hostilities, a Chinese envoy to the United Nations said on Monday.
(2026-06-24). Protest at Petco for Selling Live Animals as Campaign Grows to Ban Retail Animal Sales. indybay.org With Bay Area cities moving to ban retail sale of animals, advocates protested in San Mateo to bring attention to cruelty of the exotic pet trade…
(2026-06-24). Ghana coach Queiroz says playing England 'easiest' World Cup game. ecns.cn Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz said facing a team of England's calibre at the World Cup is the "easiest type of game" to approach, as both sides bid for a place in the last 32.
(2026-06-24). NBA Draft 2026: Wizards select teen sensation AJ Dybantsa with No. 1 pick. aljazeera.com The 6ft 8in (2.03m) 19-year-old forward was scooped by the Wizards after playing just one season of college basketball.
(2026-06-24). Alcohol sales banned in New Caledonia as provincial election approaches. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Patrick Decloitre of RNZ Pacific The French High Commission in New Caledonia has banned all alcohol sales until next Sunday — June 28, the provincial elections day. The ban enforcement started on Monday and will last until Sunday at midnight, local time. The ban concerns the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages. READ MORE: Provincial…
(2026-06-22). Innovation-driven cooperation inevitable choice to overcome global growth dilemma: premier. ecns.cn Innovation-driven cooperation is an inevitable choice to overcome the global growth dilemma, Chinese Premier Li Qiang said Wednesday.
(2026-06-24). China's Liaoning aircraft carrier task force completes far-sea combat training. ecns.cn A task force of the Chinese aircraft carrier Liaoning conducts far-sea combat training in multiple sea and air spaces including the South China Sea and the Western Pacific./CMG.
(2026-06-24). China's vehicle ownership reaches 370 million: commerce ministry. ecns.cn The number of vehicles in China has reached 370 million, while the country's auto sales have ranked first globally for 17 consecutive years, China's Ministry of Commerce announced on Tuesday.
(2026-06-24). Innovation key to China's long-term economic resilience, stable growth: Premier. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Qiang said on Wednesday that innovation-driven development is the key to China's long-term economic resilience and steady growth.
(2026-06-22). China to continue to participate in global governance on AI: Chinese premier. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Wednesday said that China will continue to participate in global governance on artificial intelligence (AI) and other domains in a responsible and constructive manner.
(2026-06-24). Europe swelters under historic heatwave. ecns.cn A powerful and unusually early heatwave has swept across much of Europe, sending temperatures toward or beyond 40 degrees Celsius from the Iberian Peninsula to the Balkans.
(2026-06-24). How Iran is moving from Resistance to Statecraft after the War. juancole.com By Farrokh Neghadar and Goudarz Eghtedari | — | (
(2026-06-24). The West's 'Belarus Plan' in the Ukraine War. uwidata.com On 7—9 July, Ankara will host the NATO Summit. In the run-up to the summit, UWI author, historian and political scientist Associate Professor Mehmet Perinàßek assessed Türkiye's multi-layered developments. On 6 June, a Turkish fishing vessel was sunk after being attacked off the coast of Sevastopol in Crimea. One Turkish citizen lost his life in …
(2026-06-22). Shared growth highlighted at Summer Davos. ecns.cn As political and business leaders gather in Dalian, Liaoning province, for the 17th Annual Meeting of the New Champions of the World Economic Forum, global attention is turning to how China will use the event to reinforce its role in championing stable growth and practical cooperation at a time of mounting global economic uncertainty.
(2026-06-24). Beiranvand's seven saves help Iran battle to 0-0 draw with 10-man Belgium. ecns.cn Alireza Beiranvand delivered another outstanding World Cup performance on Sunday, making seven saves to help Iran battle to a 0-0 draw against Belgium in Group G in Los Angeles.
(2026-06-22). China mulls stronger Antarctic environmental protection in draft law. ecns.cn A revised draft law on Antarctic activities and environmental protection, which further strengthens protection of the Antarctic environment, was submitted on Tuesday to the ongoing session of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, China's national legislature, for its second reading.
(2026-06-22). Chinese premier addresses opening plenary of Summer Davos. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Qiang delivered a special address at the opening plenary of the 17th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as the Summer Davos, in northeast China's coastal city of Dalian on Wednesday.
(2026-06-24). Cafe in San Pablo Considered to Be One of Ultimate Gourmet Dining Experiences. indybay.org Mely's Cafe in San Pablo, California Considered to Be One of Ultimate San Francisco Bay Area Fine Dining Establishments.
(2026-06-24). The operational and humanitarian consequences of disregard for the rules of war are both devastating and accelerating. icrc.org Remarks delivered by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer to the UN, for the High-level Panel 2 of the 2026 ECOSOC Humanitarian Affair Segment in New York, 18 June 2026.
(2026-06-24). Saturday 6/27: San Jose: All Of U.S. 250 – Stop White Nationalism! Save Our Rights & Democracy Rally. indybay.org Intersection of Stevens Creek Blvd. and Winchester Blvd, | San Jose/Santa Clara border…
(2026-06-24). Wednesday 6/24: General Dynamics Out of Sonoma County! indybay.org 701 McClelland Drive, Windsor, CA…
(2026-06-24). The Polite Kind Of Racism. caitlinjohnstone.com.au We go about our lives consuming products made by wage slaves under an oppression machine that is defended through constant mass military slaughter, and then we wag our fingers at a viral video of some schizophrenic saying racist things in order to feel nice feelings about ourselves. That's what western life is, right there.
(2026-06-24). NALC union prepares to deny letter carriers right to contract vote as historic USPS cuts loom. wsws.org If no tentative agreement is reached, according to NALC, "unresolved issues would be addressed through an interest arbitration process," producing "a final and binding decision on the contents of a new National Agreement."
(2026-06-22). Chinese premier highlights four characteristics of China's economy. ecns.cn The Chinese economy has demonstrated stability, innovation, vitality and integration with the rest of the world at the beginning of the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) period, Chinese Premier Li Qiang said on Wednesday.
(2026-06-24). Monday 6/22: No Monarchs Monday: Weekly Protest at Tesla in San Francisco. indybay.org At the Tesla Dealership, 999 Van Ness (corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell), San Francisco…
(2026-06-24). US Senate votes to halt Iran war in challenge to Trump. geo.tv 
(2026-06-24). Sri Lanka: Thousands of farmers protest over rising costs and low rice prices. wsws.org Farmers' fundamental problems can be resolved only through their independent mobilisation against big business and finance capital, united with the rural poor and under the leadership of the working class.
(2026-06-24). Kenyan Health Minister orders halt of construction of US Ebola facility. aljazeera.com Kenya's Health Minister has stopped the construction of a US Ebola facility in Kenya.
(2026-06-24). Cristiano Ronaldo becomes first player to score in six World Cups. aljazeera.com Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice in Portugal's 5-0 win over Uzbekistan…
(2026-06-24). Qatar says proposed $300B Iran reconstruction fund remains 'aspirational'. tribune.com.pk 
Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani described a proposed $300 billion investment fund for Iran as an "aspirational number" on Wednesday. | In an interview with the Financial Times published on Wednesday, he indicated that Gulf states could play a role in financing it if Tehran reaches a final settlement with the US. | "The figure of $300 billion that has been slated for a proposed Iran investment fund is an aspirational number," Sheikh Mohammed added. | According to the report, the Trump administration has suggested that Gulf states could finance the fund, which…
(2026-06-24). The Forest Management Conundrum in the United States-Part 1. wattsupwiththat.com This policy, though well-intentioned, was ecologically disastrous. It created unprecedented fuel accumulation, dense multi-layered forests, increased insect and disease vulnerability, and conditions ripe for high-severity, stand-replacing fires.
(2026-06-24). Socialists Are Setting the Agenda in New York City. theintercept.com 
Claire Valdez, Brad Lander, and Darializa Avila Chevalier won their primaries Tuesday night, sending a sign of strength for an NYC left led by Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
(2026-06-24). Candidate for UAW president denounces union's "shotgun vote" at Nexteer: "Something is rotten in Saginaw" wsws.org Will Lehman, a rank-and-file Mack Trucks worker in Macungie, Pennsylvania who was nominated at last week's UAW convention to run for union president, condemned the UAW's in-plant vote at Nexteer as a fraud.
(2026-06-22). 2026 Summer Davos forum starts opening plenary. ecns.cn The 17th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as the Summer Davos, began its opening plenary in northeast Chinas coastal city of Dalian on Wednesday.
(2026-06-24). The Anti-British Coalition Is Winning. truepublica.org.uk By Graham Vanbergen — Britain has not been conquered from outside. It has been weakened from within — by a loose coalition of interests that wraps itself in the Union Jack while helping to make the country poorer, angrier and less governable. Brexit is the central exhibit. The Office for Budget Responsibility still assumes that …
(2026-06-24). Prada plays a part in designing NASA's lunar mission spacesuits. aljazeera.com NASA astronauts plan to return to the moon in 2028 wearing spacesuits made with more safety features and mobility.
(2026-06-24). Thursday 6/25: Tell Target to Stand Up To ICE! indybay.org Metreon Target: 789 Mission Street. Meet on the sidewalk by the Mission Street entrance.
(2026-06-24). Juneteenth & Fight Today Against Resegregation & A Fascist Government – Time For Mass Action. indybay.org The rise of fascism and the attack on Black representation in the South are connected since the supporters of fascism want to disenfranchise the entire Black population yet there has been no national action against this direct fascist racist attack to bring back segregation. Retired ILWU Local 10 secretary-treasurer talks about the need to build a national working class mobilization against the attack on Black representation and to prepare for a fascist attempt to impose martial law to prevent any transfer of power.
(2026-06-22). 'China Opportunity 2.0' offers growth potential for global businesses: premier. ecns.cn For enterprises worldwide, "China Opportunity 2.0" represents comprehensive innovation-driven empowerment and high-return investment prospects, Chinese Premier Li Qiang said Wednesday.
(2026-06-22). China's AI sector sees 'explosive growth': premier. ecns.cn China's artificial intelligence sector has experienced "explosive growth," Chinese Premier Li Qiang said Wednesday.
(2026-06-22). Draft Antarctic ecology law bolsters legal safeguards. ecns.cn A draft law on Antarctic activities and environmental protection entered its second review on Tuesday, strengthening legal safeguards for the continent's fragile ecosystem as China enhances its role in polar governance.
(2026-06-24). Munoz sends Colombia into World Cup knockouts with 1-0 win over DR Congo. aljazeera.com Daniel Munoz's 76th-minute goal guided Colombia to a Group K win over DR Congo, sending them to the round of 32.
(2026-06-24). Ghana celebrates after holding nervous England to 0-0 draw. aljazeera.com Ghanaians took to the streets in celebration after the Black Stars held England to a 0-0 draw at the World Cup.
(2026-06-24). China's ethnic work practices propel national unity and modernization, official says. ecns.cn China's ethnic work practices have undergone historic transformations and achieved significant accomplishments in recent years, with people of all ethnic groups embarking on a new journey toward Chinese-style modernization, a senior official said on Wednesday.
(2026-06-22). U.S. Senate passes resolution to curb Trump's war powers on Iran. ecns.cn The U.S. Senate on Tuesday passed a war powers resolution on Iran, restricting President Donald Trump from launching further military operations in Iran without congressional approval.
(2026-06-24). Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: Red Cross volunteers at the heart of the response in Bunia. icrc.org
(2026-06-24). Kilts and bagpipes flood Miami streets as Scotland prepare to face Brazil. aljazeera.com
(2026-06-24). ICRC Advances Efforts to Adopt African Union Declaration to Strengthen IHL on the Continent. icrc.org
(2026-06-24). Jordan: The Essay Competition on International Humanitarian Law. icrc.org
(2026-06-24). Search Continues for People Missing in Connection with Armed Conflicts of the 1990s and August 2008 and their aftermath. icrc.org
(2026-06-22). 2026 Summer Davos Forum opens in NE China's Dalian. ecns.cn
(2026-06-22). Exploring 'friends circle' of smart cars at 4th CISCE. ecns.cn
(2026-06-24). Iran's secret weapon out? Massive jellyfish-like entity stuns US pilot in final moments before…. hindustantimes.com
(2026-06-24). Comicomment: How false narratives about Xinjiang are made. ecns.cn
(2026-06-24). How the Iran War Fuel Crisis Is Reshaping the Pacific. juancole.com
(2026-06-24). Certificates and declarations of absence: A guidance note. icrc.org
(2026-06-24). Mali: ICRC steps up support to people affected by armed violence. icrc.org
(2026-06-24). Iran: ICRC delivers 18 tonnes of humanitarian supplies to support emergency response. icrc.org
(2026-06-24). Frequently asked questions: Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the military domain. icrc.org
(2026-06-24). China Rides a Global Green Wave. juancole.com
(2026-06-24). ICRC, Xinhua News Agency and Fudan University host Content Creators Forum on humanitarian storytelling and empathy. icrc.org
(2026-06-24). 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
(2026-06-24). Advocacy paper: A key opportunity to prevent the development of unacceptable autonomous weapons. icrc.org
(2026-06-24). Where is my family? The search for missing loved ones in Africa's oldest and newest refugee camps. icrc.org
(2026-06-24). Latin America and the Caribbean: When seeking medical care is dangerous. icrc.org
(2026-06-24). Regarding the Grand Jury, Raids, and Anti-Repression in the Bay Area. indybay.org
(2026-06-24). Frequently asked questions: Understanding the ICRC's neutrality. icrc.org
(2026-06-24). Libya in 2025: Standing alongside communities affected by conflict and violence. icrc.org
(2026-06-24). Bosnia and Herzegovina: Mine risk education reduces risks and saves lives — but the danger is far from over. icrc.org
(2026-06-24). Sudan: ICRC RED aircraft makes first Port Sudan—Khartoum flight since war began. icrc.org
(2026-06-24). ICRC and Asian Development Bank formalize their first institutional partnership. icrc.org
(2026-06-24). "I'm already injured. Getting Ebola doesn't bear thinking about." The Kivus face a double crisis — conflicts and an epidemic. icrc.org
(2026-06-24). Egypt: States Convene in Cairo to Reinforce Respect for Rules of War Amid Rising Conflicts. icrc.org
(2026-06-24). Penal repression of serious violations of international humanitarian law — Factsheet. icrc.org
(2026-06-24). Click to Care: Humanity in a Digital World. icrc.org
(2026-06-24). Deadly heatwave grips Europe as temperatures soar across continent. aljazeera.com
(2026-06-24). Villaclareños en tributo póstumo al Comandante de la Revolución Ramiro Valdés. radiohc.cu 
Este martes 23 de junio el pueblo villaclareño rindió tributo póstumo al Comandante de la Revolución Ramiro Valdés Menéndez. Desde las 10: 00 a.m. inició el homenaje en Santa Clara, con la presencia de las máximas autoridades del Partido y el Gobierno en el territorio. | Santa Clara se vistió hoy de pueblo, de historia y de eternidad para rendir tributo a uno de sus Hijos Ilustres. | El Comandante de la Revolución Ramiro Valdés Menéndez, ese hombre de mirada firme y paso seguro que junto al Che liberó esta ciudad hace más de seis décadas, regresa para quedarse. | En el Parque Leoncio Vidal, donde aquel 8…
(2026-06-24). 2026 Folsom Juneteenth – Dia de Los Negroes toward an official paid City Holiday. indybay.org Our global economy is currently running on a broken circuit, by injecting direct liquidity into the hands of those who can probe generational harm, we aren't just paying a debt—we are performing a massive market intervention to unlock 'stranded' human capital and create millions of new consumers, homeowners, and entrepreneurs." according to a leading economist invited to present new strategies during Folsom Juneteenth events.
(2026-06-24). Perù, il voto sotto assedio: il possibile ritorno del fujimorismo, i sospetti sul conteggio e l'ombra del neocolonialismo statunitense. strategic-culture.su
(2026-06-24). Saturday 6/27: Anti-Fascist Protest Supporting Truth, Equality & Freedom for All (San Mateo). indybay.org Intersection of 31st Ave. and El Camino Real | San Mateo, CA 94403 US…
(2026-06-22). Iran to let in inspectors, can sell its oil. ecns.cn "Everyone should know that the administration of the Strait of Hormuz will never go back to the way it was before the war," Ghalibaf said on his way back to Tehran after negotiations with the U.S. in Switzerland.
(2026-06-23). Iran International and the Money Behind the Narrative War. fpif.org Americans usually think about confrontation with Iran in terms of sanctions, warships, nuclear sites, and diplomatic ultimatums. But an equally important front doesn't involve firepower or government threats: the media space. Here, political narratives are built, repeated, legitimized, and eventually translated into pressure. | That's why the financing of the media network Iran International deserves closer scrutiny in Washington. The question is not whether Iranians deserve independent journalism. They do. Nor is it whether journalists should be protected from intimidation by the Iranian government. They should.
(2026-06-23). We Rise Fighting! Labor Podcast E134: Labor News. wibailoutpeople.org Description: | Iran MOU | UNITE HERE Local 17 Members One-Day Strike | Cargill Meatpacking plant lockout in Fort Morgan, CO | Minnesota AFL-CIO Stands with Minnesotans Facing Federal Charges | UAW members vote to build strike fund | Nurses at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison, WI Win Union Vote | Long Island Rail Road Workers end their strike | June 30, 2026 Webinar: Cuba's Queer Rights Revolution! | Nurses at Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital Hold 1-Day Strike to Protest Firings, 'Retaliation' for Union Organizing | UAW to divest from Israeli bonds…
(2026-06-23). The Persistence of Israel First. scheerpost.com Timothy Hopper for Foreign Policy in Focus If there is one conclusion to be drawn from the latest confrontation involving Iran, the United States, and Israel, it is the remarkably short life of Donald Trump's "America First" doctrine. Trump returned to power promising to break with Washington's foreign-policy establishment, avoid costly overseas commitments, and place the interests of …
(2026-06-23). What does it signify that 92% of Israelis recognise Iran's war victory? thealtworld.com What is the reaction of Arab leaders who have criticised it, prophesied its loss, and blasted its "aggression" since the first American missile launch? | When 92 per cent of Israelis confirm in a Hebrew University poll that Iran emerged victorious from the recent American-Israeli aggression and that all of Benjamin Netanyahu's statements about achieving great accomplishments are mere lies, these results confirm that this Iranian victory, in bold red lines, means the defeat of the opposing party, namely the duo of Donald Trump, the President of the United States, and Netanyahu, who was dragged by the neck. | The s…
(2026-06-23). Israel busca sabotear acuerdo entre EE.UU. e Irán. radiohc.cu El ministro de Defensa de Pakistán, Khawaja Muhammad Asif afirmó este lunes que el incipiente acuerdo entre Irán y Estados Unidos supone ´un duro golpe ª para Israel y podría significar el ´final político ª de su primer ministro, Benjamín Netanyahu. | Según Asif, el Gobierno hebreo estaría haciendo ´todo lo posible ª por sabotear el entendimiento, consciente de que su éxito podría desembocar no solo en la caída de Netanyahu, sino también en su enjuiciamiento y eventual encarcelamiento. | El mandatario iraní, Masoud Pezeshkian, y el presidente estadounidense, Donald Trump, firma…
(2026-06-23). Iran says card-based banking hit by cyberattack on three lenders. newarab.com 
Iran's state-owned banking technology provider said on Tuesday that cyberattacks This had prompted a temporary suspension of all card-related operations at the three banks to prevent further unauthorised access, the company told state TV, with cybersecurity teams working to restore normal operations. | The company's public relations head said ATM services, point-of-s…
(2026-06-23). Rubio rejects Iran tolls on Hormuz as deal strains multiply. newarab.com 
US Secretary of State Washington and Tehran have signed a preliminary agreement to halt the conflict and concluded a first round of talks in
(2026-06-23). Iran Challenges US Doctrine of Low-Intensity Warfare. juancole.com ( Talks between the US, Iran, Pakistan and Qatar
(2026-06-23). US-Iran talks in Switzerland. newarab.com 
The New Arab/Al-Araby Al-Jadeed Cartoon of the Day by Palestinian-Jordanian editorial cartoonist Emad Hajjaj.
(2026-06-23). Israel targeted Gaza children resulting in genocide, UN inquiry says. tribune.com.pk 
Israeli authorities and security forces deliberately targeted Palestinian children, resulting in genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes in Gaza, and war crimes in the occupied West Bank, an independent United Nations inquiry said on Tuesday. | The report by the UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and Israel examined violations against Palestinian children since the start of the war between Israel and Hamas on October 7, 2023. | Around 30% of those killed in the Gaza war were children, the report found. | A previous report…
(2026-06-23). UN Commission Finds 30 Percent of People Killed in Gaza Genocide Were Children. truthout.org About 30% of those killed by Israel in Gaza since October 7, 2023, have been children, according to a United Nations inquiry on Tuesday, which found the "deliberate" targeting of kids to have furthered a genocide against Palestinians. The report, authored by the UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, follows a previous finding in September… |
(2026-06-23). UN inquiry: Israel deliberately targeting Palestinian children in genocide, war crimes. thecanary.co 
Israeli authorities and security forces deliberately targeted Palestinian children, resulting in genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes in Gaza, and war crimes in the occupied West Bank, an independent UN inquiry said in a new report released today. The report found that Israel has targeted Palestinian children in Gaza in two distinct ways: directly […] | By
(2026-06-23). Cuba installs more than 300 photovoltaic systems with support from Canada's Former Project. radiohc.cu The Former Project, a partnership between Cuba and Canada focused on developing renewable energy and promoting women's participation, installed 344 photovoltaic systems in 10 municipalities in Holguín province. | Tania Hidalgo Gómez, head of the Photovoltaic Group at the Renewable Energy Business Unit (UEB), reported that of the 502 systems planned for the region, 244 one-kilowatt systems and 100 two-kilowatt systems have already been implemented. | Hidalgo Gómez explained that the areas where the systems were installed, which previously only had four hours of electricity per day using generators, now have a stab…
(2026-06-23). Cuba declares Official Mourning for the death of Comandante Ramiro Valdés. radiohc.cu 
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel has decreed Official Mourning throughout the country for the death of Commander of the Revolution Ramiro Valdés Menéndez. | According to a presidential decree, the measure will be in effect from 6: 00 a.m. local time on June 23rd until midnight that same day. | During this period, the national flag will be flown at half-staff on public buildings and military institutions, as a sign of homage to the memory of the historic revolutionary leader. | The decree also establishes that the Ministries of the Revolutionary Armed Forces, the Interior and Foreign Affairs will be responsible f…
(2026-06-23). "Hands Off Latin America, Hands Off Cuba!" : Berlin to Mobilize on June 28th Against Total US Blockade and Threat of Military Intervention. radiohc.cu On Sunday, June 28, in Pariser Platz, a solidarity rally with Cuba will take place with the participation of members of parliament from Die Linke (The Left Party), trade unionists, and singer-songwriter Orlis Pineda, under the slogan "Hands Off Latin America, Hands Off Cuba!" | The solidarity platform "Cuba Sí" has called for a mass demonstration in the center of Berlin to denounce the aggressive escalation of the US administration against the Cuban people. The event will be held on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at 2: 00 p.m. in Pariser Platz, in front of the iconic Brandenburg Gate, under the slogan "Hands Off Latin Ame…
(2026-06-23). Cuba decreta duelo oficial por fallecimiento de Ramiro Valdés. radiohc.cu El presidente de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel decretó este lunes duelo oficial en todo el país por el deceso del Comandante de la Revolución Ramiro Valdés Menéndez. | De acuerdo con un decreto presidencial, la medida estará vigente desde las 06: 00, hora local del 23 de junio, hasta las 24: 00 de esa misma jornada. | Durante ese período, la bandera nacional será izada a media asta en los edificios públicos y las instituciones militares, en señal de homenaje a la memoria del histórico dirigente revolucionario. | El decreto establece, además, que los Ministerios de las Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias, del Interior y de Re…
(2026-06-23). Josefina Vidal: Diálogo directo con Estados Unidos, sin avances significativos. radiohc.cu Existe un canal de diálogo directo entre Cuba y Estados Unidos en el que el gobierno de la isla está dispuesto a discutir cualquier tema, excepto la independencia, la soberanía, la autodeterminación y el ordenamiento interno del país, aseguró la viceministra de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Josefina Vidal. | Sin embargo, ese proceso no ha registrado avance significativo alguno: cada vez que ambos gobiernos se sientan a conversar, Washington responde días después con nuevas sanciones contra la isla. "Nos genera dudas de cuán seria y responsablemente Estados Unidos está viendo esta conversación", asegura la funcio…
(2026-06-23). Cuba rendirá homenaje póstumo al Comandante de la Revolución Ramiro Valdés. radiohc.cu Cuba despedirá mañana martes al Comandante de la Revolución Ramiro Valdés Menéndez (1932-2026) con una jornada nacional de homenaje póstumo que se desarrollará de manera simultánea en La Habana, las capitales provinciales y el Municipio Especial Isla de la Juventud. | Según la información oficial divulgada este lunes en la capital cubana, el tributo se realizará a partir de las 10: 00, hora local, en la sede del Ministerio de las Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias, donde estarán expuestos los restos mortales del dirigente revolucionario para que autoridades, combatientes y población puedan tributarle honores. | De ma…
(2026-06-23). Ofrendas florales de Raúl Castro y Díaz-Canel para Ramiro Valdés. radiohc.cu 
Ofrendas florales del general de Ejército Raúl Castro Ruz y de Miguel Díaz-Canel, primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC) y presidente de la República, acompañaron las exequias del Comandante de la Revolución Ramiro Valdés Menéndez, en el homenaje popular este martes en el Ministerio de las Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias (Minfar). | En la sala Granma del edificio Sierra Maestra fue colocada la urna cineraria y estuvieron expuestos sus condecoraciones así como los títulos de Héroe de la República y Héroe del Trabajo, más ofrendas florales de familiares, el pueblo de Cuba y la Asoc…
(2026-06-23). Exclusive: Jeremy Corbyn vows to expose UK's complicity in Gaza. newarab.com 
Independent MP Jeremy Corbyn Shortly after the prime minister
(2026-06-23). Football offers escape for Gaza, but World Cup spirit dimmed. aljazeera.com Palestinians in Gaza struggle to find World Cup joy amid displacement, power outages, and memories of previous lives.
(2026-06-23). Gaza's ID-less people struggle to survive. electronicintifada.net Israel's destruction in Gaza has not spared vital documents which are impossible to renew under current conditions.
(2026-06-23). Remembering Ahmed Wishah, the Latest Palestinian Journalist Killed by Israel in Gaza. democracynow.org 
Israel is continuing to attack Gaza despite the so-called ceasefire. Israeli strikes killed Ahmed Wishah, a cameraman with Al Jazeera, and at least six people, including two children, on Saturday. Wishah's brother Mohammed, who also worked for Al Jazeera, was killed in an Israeli strike this April. Israel has now killed over 260 journalists in Gaza, including at least 12 working for Al Jazeera, since October 2023. | "We don't see the type of outrage that we would see if a Western journalist was killed by a country that is not a U.S. ally," says Sharif Abdel Kouddous, Middle East and North…
(2026-06-23). Will the US-Iran agreement suffer the fate of the "Gaza Agreement" ? unitedworldint.com Posted by by United World International 7 Min Read June 23, 2026 By Adem Kƒ±lƒ±àß, Political Scientist The agreement between the US and Iran, aimed at ending the war, which was initially planned to be signed with "wet signatures" in Switzerland and later became an agreement "signed remotely," was announced in large headlines, just like …
(2026-06-23). Palestine weekly wrap: Israel's 'quiet annexation' grows louder. aljazeera.com Al Jazeera cameraman killed in Gaza, West Bank mosques torched, as Israeli officials describe attempt to expand control.
(2026-06-23). London Met Police expands facial recognition cams, sold as 'public safety'. thecanary.co 
The Metropolitan Police has announced plans to expand its deployment of live facial recognition (LFR) technology in London. The Met Police force is planning on having the intrusive scanning technology set up in Soho and the West End by December 2026. Over the following year, six more areas across London are slated to follow. However, […] | By
(2026-06-23). Master Plan Bonus: Dan Carlin on Power and History | The Kingmakers. levernews.com In this bonus episode of Master Plan, David Sirota sits down with
(2026-06-23). US gov't investigates New York coffee chain over ban on pro-Israel lawmaker. aljazeera.com Top civil rights prosecutor announces probe after cafe chain says it will not serve Democratic lawmaker Dan Goldman.
(2026-06-23). Alexander Rabinowitch (1934-2026), historian of the October Revolution. wsws.org Rabinowitch's four volumes on the October Revolution and the first two years of the civil war were pathbreaking and constitute an important contribution to the historical record of 1917 and the first two years of the civil war.
(2026-06-23). "The new world will be grounded in public ownership, solidarity, and production" uwidata.com 
By Can Aybars Bilgicier, Chairman of the Vanguard Youth (The youth wing of the Vatan Party from Türkiye) May 19th, 1919, is the date Mustafa Kemal Atatàºrk arrived in the northern Turkish city of Samsun to start the armed struggle against the imperialist occupation of Türkiye and its collaborators. The date is considered as the …
(2026-06-23). Iraq fans 'proud' and joyful despite World Cup loss to France. aljazeera.com Iraqis in Philadelphia weather Mbappe and a storm, but still find happiness in their team's FIFA World Cup performance.
(2026-06-23). Ten Years On: Has Brexit Become Britain's Greatest Political Regret? thinktank.pk A decade after the historic 2016 referendum, Brexit remains one of the most controversial political decisions in modern British history. What was once sold as a path toward greater sovereignty, stronger borders, and economic freedom has instead become a subject of growing public regret and political debate. As Britain marks ten years since voting to …
(2026-06-23). American companies lost $100 billion by exiting Russian market. infobrics.org US sanctions against Russia are a mistake – AmCham chief.
(2026-06-23). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday 5:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-06-23). Relief for Tehran as US suspends oil sanctions on Iran till August 21 | What it means for India ? ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: The United States has temporarily suspended sanctions on Iranian crude oil exports till August 21 paving way for Iranian barrels to return to India after years of restrictions.As part o | Relief for Tehran as US suspends oil sanctions on Iran till August 21 | What it means for India ?
(2026-06-23). AI Is Changing How Players Learn Table Games Before They Risk Money. moguldom.com Of all the areas in which AI's impact has been felt so far, gambling is an intriguing yet arguably overlooked example. While the tech is likely having an impact on modern iGaming development, just as it is across all creative fields, what's equally interesting is how players themselves are harnessing LLMs as a tool for …
(2026-06-23). Edinburgh terror charges prompt warnings over anti-Muslim hate. newarab.com 
(2026-06-23). DARPA X-Plane Designed To Maneuver With Just Bursts Of Air Finally Gets Its Wings. twz.com 
(2026-06-23). The gambling ad battle exposing trust crisis. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-23). SCOTUS Blocks Rastafarian Man From Suing Prison Guards Who Shaved His Dreadlocks. truthout.org In a Monday morning decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled against a formerly incarcerated individual, denying his right to sue the state of Louisiana for violating his Rastafarian beliefs by forcibly shaving his hair. The case is notable in that, while this iteration of the high court has made numerous decisions defending right-wing Christians' purported First Amendment religious freedoms… |
(2026-06-22). China's AI weather agent being deployed globally. ecns.cn A specialized artificial intelligence system developed by the Shanghai Meteorological Service is being deployed across dozens of developing nations to combat increasingly severe urban climate risks, marking a major expansion of China's role in global humanitarian tech.
(2026-06-23). Recent Court Documents Allege Misconduct in Mahmoud Khalil's Immigration Case. aclu.org New evidence reveals the Trump administration worked to seal Mahmoud Khalil's fate before he ever got his day in court.
(2026-06-23). DSA vs. Establishment: New York Primary Tests Growing Antiwar Split in Democratic Party. democracynow.org 
Today is Election Day in New York, with a number of primary challengers hoping to unseat Democratic establishment politicians. The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) have a packed slate of 10 candidates across congressional, state Assembly and state Senate races. "People are really looking for something else other than these corporate Democrats," says Liza Featherstone, author and columnist for Jacobin. Describing the DSA as a key part of the "grassroots base" of the left wing of the Democratic Party, Featherstone says DSA members want elected leaders who have come out of movements the…
(2026-06-23). Air Force's Fightertown Alaska Plan Takes Shape. twz.com 
The U.S. military has released new details about the massive Fightertown Recapitalization (FTR) Program at Joint Base The details emerged in
(2026-06-23). Bridging Blocks More Than Parks: Green Space, Climate, and Community. whyy.org Green spaces are essential to our communities, offering a vital connection to nature and the environment around us.
(2026-06-23). The Colorado River is vanishing — and the fixes are getting weird. grist.org 
The crisis on the Colorado River is simple: The seven Western states that border the essential waterway use more water than it contains. Chronic overuse has drained its two largest reservoirs, Lake Powell and Lake Mead, and a two-decade drought cycle has pushed them to the point of collapse. | The dream solution to this crisis is an agreement among all involved to use less water. Such a deal would decide who must reduce consumption, which means asking which cities would ban irrigating lawns and washing cars and which farmers would rip up their fields. | This has proven impossible. The states have been trying t…
(2026-06-23). Starmer was even more dangerous for disabled people than the Tories. thecanary.co 
Well, that's it, Starmer has finally shuffled off. From behind his sad beige podium, the sad beige prime minister announced he would be resigning. Speaking outside Downing Street, Starmer boasted about ending austerity and working to improve Britain for all. However, for disabled people, Starmer's short reign was even more dangerous than the Tories. When […] | By
(2026-06-23). China's consumer market steady during Dragon Boat Festival holiday. ecns.cn China's consumer market maintained stable operation during the Dragon Boat Festival holiday, with sufficient supply and stable prices of daily necessities, the Ministry of Commerce said Sunday.
(2026-06-23). Outrage rescued an important ocean research program. Crucial ones remain at risk. grist.org 
Just a few weeks ago, the Trump administration said it was going to pull hundreds of scientific instruments out of ocean waters near the Pacific Northwest, North Carolina, and the Irminger Sea, south of Greenland. It was part of the administration's plan to roll back funding from a multimillion dollar research program dedicated to studying complex ocean and planetary dynamics, including climate change. | Then, last week, it
(2026-06-23). Messi: Can he compete in a seventh World Cup? thecanary.co 
A few years ago, the idea of a player taking part in six World Cups seemed closer to fantasy than reality. Throughout its history, the tournament — held every four years — has been known to bring the careers of even the greatest stars to an end before they had considered playing in a sixth […] | By
(2026-06-23). 'Ashkelon hacker' faces trial over threat to Jewish institutions. newarab.com 
(2026-06-23). Aerial view of A're Wetland in Xizang. ecns.cn This photo, taken on June 21, 2026, shows yaks and sheep graze in the A're Wetland in Lhasa, Xizang Autonomous Region.
(2026-06-23). Labour are hand-wringing over whether to let Burnham run unopposed. thecanary.co 
The Labour Party is now reportedly mulling over whether to bother holding a leadership contest, or to just quietly hand the keys to No. 10 over to Andy Burnham without kicking up a fuss. The news follows the (now-ex) Manchester Mayor's sweeping victory in the Makerfield by-election — which had been tipped as a close-run […] | By
(2026-06-23). Portage, WI Pride, June 27, 2026. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-06-23). US joins UN in warning 'mass atrocities' imminent in Sudan. newarab.com 
The United States on Monday warned that "mass atrocities" could soon be perpetrated in The majority-Muslim southern city, in the Kordofan region of Sudan, has been under siege for several months by the
(2026-06-23). China unveils plan to boost foreign investment. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Commerce, along with other government departments, released an action plan on Monday to optimize foreign investment utilization.
(2026-06-23). How the UK supports US war crimes. thecanary.co 
I am driving down a country lane in Oxfordshire when two warplanes pass low across the sky. Somewhere, the radius of British military reach has been extended, but as they disappear from sight over the surrounding fields, I cannot follow them further. The details of their missions are withheld under the terms of national security. […] | By
(2026-06-23). Call and Email to Protect Kevin "Rashid" Johnson's Due Process Rights! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-06-23). "MAGA Inc." : CorpWatch on Trump's World of Tech Titans, Crypto Czars & Prison Profiteers. democracynow.org 
A new report by CorpWatch titled "MAGA Inc." reveals which allies of President Trump are profiting off of the administration's policies. Pratap Chatterjee, executive director of CorpWatch, says that prison companies and Big Tech companies have cashed out on policies of mass deportation. "The people that we think are profiting the most out of MAGA [are in] the business of deportation, the business of gathering data," says Chatterjee. Palantir, in particular, has provided the government with information to support the surveillance of immigrants and data to support war efforts. | The Tr…
(2026-06-23). No Bundeswehr in schools! Against the cooperation agreement between the state of Berlin and the Armed Forces! wsws.org On 8 June, Berlin's Education Senator (state minister) Gàºnther-Wàºnsch (Christian Democratic Union, CDU) signed an agreement with the Bundeswehr granting youth officers exclusive access to our classrooms.
(2026-06-23). Next Up to The Mic: Melody Davis at McGeary's. mediasanctuary.org Thom Francis welcomes poet, author, and educator Melody Davis to the Poets Speak Loud stage at McGeary's in downtown Albany, NY. She was the featured poet at the long-running open mic series on April 30, 2018. | +++++ | On April 30, 2018, Davis was the featured poet at the long-running series hosted by Mary Panza. She began her reading with work from her book One Ground Beetle: A Year in Haiku (Bad Cat Press, 2017), with prints by Harold Lohner. It was "Show & Tell" with Melody reading a haiku or two, then holding up the book to show the colorful print on the facing page. The haiku were on trees, clouds,…
(2026-06-23). America is NOT 'One Nation Under God'. mronline.org 
Let's reject false narratives about the nation's founders and founding documents.
(2026-06-23). NATO And Ukraine Turning To Private Sector To Help Crater Russian Airfields. twz.com 
One of Russia's biggest advantages in the war against Ukraine is its ability to launch tactical airstrikes from bases largely out of reach of kinetic responses. While we have Now Ukraine and NATO are looking to the private sector for ways of changing that equation throug…
(2026-06-23). Keir Starmer steps down, UK crisis deepens. infobrics.org Starmer resigns following a collapse in political support and a crisis in the British government.
(2026-06-22). Hong Kong fire survivors rebuild lives from ashes. ecns.cn Lau is counting the days to June 30, a deadline that offers survivors of Hong Kong's Wang Fuk Court fire tragedy a potential new start in life after about seven months in the wilderness.
(2026-06-23). Serena Williams To Return To Tennis Court In Singles Play At Wimbledon. newsone.com 
Serena Williams stepped away from the court in September 2022 following that year's US Open, although she As reported by
(2026-06-23). Keep Salah Sarsour Free! June 24, 2026 Online Meeting. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-06-23). Clive Davis Developed Some Of Music's Biggest Acts. newsone.com 
Source: | On Monday, the legendary music producer Clive Davis died at the age of 94. A five-time Grammy winner, Davis played a major role at some of the music industry's biggest companies, including Columbia Records, RCA Music Group, and BMG. He launched Arista Records in 1974 and led the label until 2000, before starting…
(2026-06-23). The scum rises to the top: Reflecting Pool fiasco epitomizes Trump's Washington. wsws.org The debacle is both an apt metaphor for Trump's role in American politics and an encapsulation of the most degraded aspects of this administration.
(2026-06-23). Government clarifies status of Malawian nationals in Sophiatown. sanews.gov.za Government clarifies status of Malawian nationals in Sophiatown | The South African Government has explained that the group of approximately 500 Malawian nationals accommodated in Newlands, Sophiatown, is awaiting the finalisation of administrative processes ahead of their voluntary repatriation. | The group was relocated from Cape Town as part of a coordinated process facilitated by the Malawian Embassy to support their voluntary return to Malawi. | Government departments, including the Department of Home Affairs, are working closely with the Malawian Consulate-General to ensure proper documentation, compliance…
(2026-06-23). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-06-23). Minister urges BRICS to centre security agenda on vulnerable communities. sanews.gov.za Minister urges BRICS to centre security agenda on vulnerable communities | Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni has urged senior BRICS security officials to ensure global security responses protect the world's most vulnerable communities. | Ntshavheni said climate justice, food security, health equity, inclusive growth and information integrity must be treated as central pillars of national and global security. | She was addressing the 16th Meeting of BRICS National Security Advisors and High Representatives on National Security in India on Tuesday, where she linked this goal to building a prosperous a…
(2026-06-23). Diane Abbott nails nonsense attempts to turd-polish Starmer. thecanary.co 
Hackney North's Diane Abbott — Britain's first Black woman MP — has dismantled attempts by Starmer's political and media allies to mythologise the record of Keir Starmer. Starmer, the most hated PM in modern British political history, announced his resignation yesterday, 22 June 2026. Starmer packed the resignation with lies, justifying himself and whitewashing his […] | By
(2026-06-23). The Fight Against AI Data Centers Is the Newest Frontier of Global Class Warfare. truthout.org The relentless drive by Big Tech corporations to expand data center construction to every continent has sparked a growing movement of mass resistance. From the United States to Ireland, from Chile to Malaysia, grassroots communities are protesting water depletion, soaring utility bills, air and noise pollution, and environmental destruction. Behind the data center boom is the artificial… |
(2026-06-23). Trump administration continues reindustrialization through militarization. infobrics.org The Kiev regime is ecstatic, as this means that the Trump administration's interest is to keep the NATO-orchestrated Ukrainian conflict going. For the Neo-Nazi junta frontman Volodymyr Zelensky, this is also a unique opportunity to stay in power. Sadly, it's quite clear that the US is in the middle of a massive remilitarization process and that its Military Industrial Complex keeps growing, which will inevitably result in more wars, death and destruction.
(2026-06-23). At least 18 dead in France, including two children in hot car, as Europe bakes. tribune.com.pk 
At least 18 people died in France, including two children left in a hot car, as a heatwave hung over Europe, smashing temperature records in several cities on Tuesday. | As schools in France closed or modified timetables, forecasters in Britain predicted temperatures could break records for June this week. | The temperature in Bordeaux in France's western wine country rose to 41.9 degrees Celsius (107.4 degrees Fahrenheit), breaking a record set last August. In Poitiers in central France, it reached 41.2 C, beating a previous high set in 1947. | In San Sebastian, in Spain's traditionally c…
(2026-06-23). Sberbank Calls for More Indian Workers to Ease Labour Shortages in Russia's Construction. infobrics.org Sberbank urges expansion of Indian worker quotas to alleviate a 2.3‚ÄØmillion strong labour deficit in Russia's construction industry, offering assistance for visa facilitation…
(2026-06-23). Stephen A. Smith Finally Admits He Was Wrong About Jalen Brunson. newsone.com 
The celebration of the New York Knicks' long-awaited championship continued Friday night, and one of the team's biggest critics found himself answering for years of bad takes. Less than 24 hours after an estimated 2 million fans packed the streets of Lower Manhattan for the Knicks' ticker-tape parade celebrating the franchise's first NBA title in …
(2026-06-23). Delaware County prison warden resigns after just months on the job. whyy.org From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly's suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? Willie Bonds has tendered his resignation as warden of the "The resignation was submitted due to a personal family matter and an opportunity to pursue other career interests," said Michael Connolly, communications director of De…
(2026-06-23). SCO at 25: Pakistan's Commitment to a Shared Future of Peace. thinktank.pk The twenty-fifth anniversary of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) marks an important milestone in the evolution of one of the world's most influential regional organizations. What began in 2001 as a modest platform for confidence-building and regional security has today transformed into a comprehensive framework for political dialogue, economic cooperation, cultural exchange and sustainable development …
(2026-06-23). Colombia's leftist presidential candidate vows to challenge election result. aljazeera.com Colombia's leftist presidential candidate Ivan Cepeda has vowed to challenge the results of the presidential runoff.
(2026-06-23). D.C. socialists and progressives sweep elections. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—As final ranked-choice voting tabulations came in early Sunday evening, all winners were projected in D.C.'s Democratic Primary, and the results signaled a clear end to the reign of the moderate "Green Team" machine politics of the Fenty-Bowser era. Janeese Lewis George—current Ward 4 councilmember, native Washingtonian, a Black woman, and Democratic Socialists of America …
(2026-06-23). People-led democracy is the answer to political malaise. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-23). Report Warns Attacks on Workers' Rights Are Weakening Democracy. portside.org Report Warns Attacks on Workers' Rights Are Weakening Democracy |
(2026-06-23). Insurance companies use rate shopping to boost returns from private credit. wsws.org The use of private ratings for debt held by insurance firms, increasingly with private equity firms, has risen 10-fold since 2018.
(2026-06-23). Filton judge issues new contempt proceedings for informing jury of law. thecanary.co 
Jeremy Johnson is the security services-linked judge who sentenced four 'Filton 25' activists as terrorists for trying to prevent mass murder. He is also the judge who tried to convict Rajiv Menon KC, one of the defence lawyers, for contempt of court. The appeal court had upheld Menon's appeal, on procedural grounds, against the first […] | By
(2026-06-23). Ronaldo, Portugal play Uzbekistan in World Cup: prediction and team news. aljazeera.com Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal face Uzbekistan in a must-win group match, as race for the knockouts intensifies.
(2026-06-23). As Fisk University Moves Forward With Data Center Proposal, Opposition Grows. capitalbnews.org 
When Naimah Muhammad heard that her alma mater, Fisk University, planned to build a data center on campus, she was annoyed and confused. The announcement came just days after the spring semester ended. There were no hearings, town halls, or meetings with students or residents of the majority-Black neighborhood in north Nashville, Tennessee, she said. …
(2026-06-23). China places 10 U.S. entities on export control list. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Commerce announced on Monday that it has decided to add 10 U.S. entities to its export control list, citing the need to safeguard national security and interests and fulfill international obligations, including non-proliferation.
(2026-06-22). China, India should regard each other as partners: Wang Yi. ecns.cn China and India should view each other as cooperation partners rather than competitors, respect each other's core interests and properly handle sensitive issues, China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi has said.
(2026-06-23). EU migration pact: An ICE-style dragnet that will hit MENA hard. newarab.com 
The European Union migration and asylum pact came into force on 12 June, making it legally binding for member states and introducing a comprehensive overhaul of asylum, border control, and responsibility-sharing rules across the bloc. | The pact consists of 10 legislative measures covering procedural, technical, and security aspects of asylum and migration, as well as the management of Europe's external borders and the distribution of responsibility for receiving asylum seekers among member states. | Nine of these measures apply directly in member states from the moment the pact entered into force. The remaining…
(2026-06-23). US SOUTHCOM Extrajudicial Killings Reach 209, Including Abandoned Survivors. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( Recent strikes in the Eastern Pacific and Caribbean Sea
(2026-06-23). W. Va. Teamsters' Beverage Market strike enters seventh week. peoplesworld.org 
CHARLESTON, W.V.—A sharp, existential struggle for Teamsters Local 175 in southern West Virginia has emerged from a punitive bargaining conflict scarred by blatant unfair labor practices into a strike that is now entering its seventh week. This is an extreme example of bad faith bargaining. Around 50 members of the union who work for The …
(2026-06-23). What to know about Tuesday's primary elections in Maryland, Utah, New York. aljazeera.com Redistricting will be central to Democratic primaries in Utah and Maryland while South Carolina faces Republican run-off.
(2026-06-23). Nine minors rescued from illegal initiation school. sanews.gov.za Nine minors rescued from illegal initiation school | An illegal initiation school operating in Jankempdorp has been shut down after authorities discovered nine underage children at the site. | The Northern Cape Department of Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs (CoGHSTA) said the intervention followed a report received on Friday afternoon, prompting an immediate response from the Provincial Initiation Coordinating Committee (PICC). | PICC Chief Surgeon, Mlungisi Masimini, attended to the matter and confirmed that the school was operating unlawfully. | Authorities found nine minors at…
(2026-06-23). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-06-23). Mbappe leads France to win over Iraq in lightning-delayed World Cup game. aljazeera.com Kylian Mbappe scores France's first two goals, with Ousmane Dembele adding the other in a 3-0 win against Iraq.
(2026-06-23). Colombia Kills Senior Farc Dissident Leader Marlon. orinocotribune.com President Petro calls his death the most significant blow against armed criminal structures. | On Saturday, Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced the death in combat of Ivan Idrobo (aka Marlon), who was the top commander of the FARC dissident factions under the leadership of Nestor Vera, (aka Ivan Mordisco). | "I do not like to speak about the dead because they are Colombians who should not be dead if there were peace. But alias Marlon, the Cauca front's top leader, who had confronted the government and killed Indigenous people and the people of Cauca, the second-in-command to alias Ivan Mordisco, has been…
(2026-06-23). Over R1.7bn repaid to Ithala depositors as government pushes for final resolution. sanews.gov.za Over R1.7bn repaid to Ithala depositors as government pushes for final resolution | More than R1.7 billion of the R2.1 billion owed to Ithala SOC Limited depositors has been repaid since December 2025, marking significant progress in resolving the institution's long-running financial challenges. | The update emerged from a recent high-level meeting between KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Finance Francois Rodgers, Head of Department Carol Coetzee, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana, South African Reserve Bank (SARB) Deputy Governor Fundi Tshazibana, and Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) Commissioner Unathi Kamlana.
(2026-06-23). Children behind bars for life — the human cost of 'British justice'. thecanary.co 
The UK state traps vulnerable children in a brutal cycle of lifetime incarceration, and exposes a system that rejects the idea of rehabilitation entirely. This disgusting model our nation follows separates us from the rest of Western Europe, where sticking kids in cages for life is banned. At a London panel hosted by the campaign […] | By
(2026-06-23). Intangible cultural heritage shows staged in Chongqing to celebrate Dragon Boat Festival. ecns.cn Tongliang District of Chongqing celebrated the Dragon Boat Festival with a large-scale show and dragon boat races. On Thursday evening, the intangible cultural heritage landscape show Chasing Dreams: Tongliang Dragon was staged in Tongliang District.
(2026-06-23). Is there a future for the U.S. strategy in the Arctic? strategic-culture.su Between containing Russian and Chinese presence and pursuing a hemispheric sphere of influence, the United States is intensifying its military and strategic presence in the Arctic. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us:
(2026-06-23). 'Good riddance': Keir Starmer resigns as UK Prime Minister. strategic-culture.su "Getting rid of Keir Starmer is not enough. We need to get rid of the politics he represents: corporate greed, anti-migrant rhetoric, and endless war," said former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn. | Join us on , , and . | Con…
(2026-06-23). UAE unveils passenger rail service, Abu Dhabi-Fujairah trip cut to 105 minutes. geo.tv 
Ticket vending machines for the UAE's first passenger rail service are seen at a station in Abu Dhabi on June 22, 2026. — X/@AletihadEn
(2026-06-23). Pregnant Palestinian women 'struggle to survive' in Israeli jail. newarab.com 
The accounts offer a rare glimpse inside the prison as the Palestinian Prisoners Club (PPC) warns that the continued detention of the women poses a serious threat to their health and that of their unborn children. | A former Palestinian prisoner who was released after nearly five months in "There were no visits, no news and no way to know what was happening outside. The most painful thing was losing all…
(2026-06-22). 2026 Summer Davos highlights innovation, sustainability, cooperation. ecns.cn Outside the conference venue in the northeastern Chinese port city of Dalian, fleets of sleek electric cars glide quietly through the streets, autonomous buses shuttle between designated stops, and hydrogen-powered coaches stand ready to transport delegates arriving for the 2026 Summer Davos forum.
(2026-06-23). Polanski challenges Andy Burnham on 3 key questions. thecanary.co 
Green leader Zack Polanski has asked the uninspiring Andy Burnham three key questions as he hopes to take over from callous corporate lackey Keir Starmer as prime minister. Polanski's three questions for Burnham The questions Polanski hopes the new Labour MP for Makerfield will answer are: Are you willing to tax wealth fairly? Are you […] | By
(2026-06-23). Trump's attempt to end the Iran war infuriates the Uniparty. strategic-culture.su By Ron PAUL | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Against the odds, the Memorandum of Understanding signed by the US and Iran appear…
(2026-06-23). Kenya's President Ruto threatens June 25 Gen-Z anniversary protests. wsws.org Ruto's threats have been backed by Francis Atwoli, secretary general of the Central Organisation of Trade Unions, nominally representing 1.5 million workers across 36 affiliated unions.
(2026-06-23). "We Are Revealing the Ukraine-Linked Connections of the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate in the Phanar" unitedworldint.com 
Posted by by United World International 7 Min Read June 23, 2026 The Vatan Party held a press conference on June 20 in front of the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Fener in Istanbul. The statement was delivered by Istanbul Provincial Chairman ƒ∞brahim Okan àñzkan. In his statement, àñzkan said that the government had failed to …
(2026-06-23). Burnham runs scared as fox stunt exposes Labour's hunting betrayal. thecanary.co 
Protect the Wild activist, Robert Pownall, stood fully dressed up as a fox, next to a "cold" Andy Burnham last week. The Makerfield by-election was crashed by the crafty creature, as he stood to expose how the Labour party is betraying the lives of millions of animals in the UK. Pownall stood on the stage […] | By
(2026-06-23). Why Presentation Content Strategy Is the Missing Layer in Most Business Communications. moguldom.com Executives and consultants who rely on Flevy understand something that most professionals do not: the frameworks behind a decision matter as much as the decision itself. A McKinsey 7-S model, a Balanced Scorecard, or a well-structured BCG matrix does not just organize information. It tells an audience that the thinking behind the recommendation is rigorous, …
(2026-06-23). At least 40 drown in France as people seek relief from Europe's heatwave. geo.tv 
(2026-06-23). Chinese referees take World Cup stage. ecns.cn Chinese referees marked a new World Cup milestone on Saturday as Ma Ning, Zhou Fei and Fu Ming took charge of the Group E encounter between Ecuador and Curacao.
(2026-06-23). Philadelphia is technically a buyer's market, but housing economists say that's misleading. whyy.org Have a question about Philly's neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! Philadelphia's housing market While there are more listings than last year, economists say inventory remains historically low. And the homes that are on the market are more expensive than ever. | In fact, home prices in Philadelphia are…
(2026-06-23). How Pauline Hanson turned grievance into political power. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-23). Algeria rally late to knock Jordan out of World Cup 2026. aljazeera.com Goals from Nadhir Benbouali and Amine Gouiri steer Algeria to a dramatic second-half comeback in Group J.
(2026-06-22). 5G tech transforms factory in Zhejiang province. ecns.cn The first commercial 5G local area network in Zhejiang province has successfully transformed the China Jushi fiberglass factory into a highly efficient, unmanned smart manufacturing hub.
(2026-06-23). Prairieland Protesters Sentenced to 30 to 100 Years for "Terrorism" Charges. truthout.org On Tuesday, eight Texas anti-ICE protesters convicted on trumped-up terrorism charges earlier this year received decades-long sentences ranging from 30 to 100 years. Five of the defendants received 50-year sentences after being convicted of rioting and "providing material support to terrorists." One received a 30-year sentence, and another a 70-year sentence. And Benjamin Song… |
(2026-06-23). Marco Rubio in Gulf to reassure allies hit hard by Mideast war. geo.tv 
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, upon his arrival at Al Bateen Executive Airport to discuss the interim deal between the US and Iran with Arab Gulf allies, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, June 23, 2026. — ReutersRubio seeks to defend deal while assuaging allies' concerns.Will…
(2026-06-23). China launches joint probe into formamide in infant diapers. ecns.cn Chinese authorities have formed a joint investigation team to examine reports of formamide in baby diapers and said actions will be taken in accordance with laws and regulations.
(2026-06-22). Former U.S. Fed chair Alan Greenspan dies at 100. ecns.cn Alan Greenspan, who made several visits to China as chairman of the United States Federal Reserve and consistently brought a data-driven perspective to U.S.-China trade relations, died on Monday at the age of 100.
(2026-06-23). The law that could help Congress kill Trump's Iran deal. responsiblestatecraft.org When the terms of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Trump administration and the Iranian government leaked last week, lawmakers from both parties said they looked forward to reviewing it.Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), a strong supporter of the war with Iran,
(2026-06-23). Bullying investigated after rare Philippines school shooting kills three. aljazeera.com Three students are killed and seven others wounded after a rare school shooting in the central Philippines.
(2026-06-23). Trump Threatens ABC News Over Coverage of Costly Reflecting Pool Project. truthout.org President Donald Trump issued a threat to ABC News in a Truth Social post Monday evening, complaining about the news organization's coverage of the algae growth that has occurred after recent renovations to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Earlier this year, Trump gave a no-bid contract to a company to clean the pool, after which the bottom was painted blue to increase its reflectivity. |
(2026-06-23). China bars government purchases of products made by 46 U.S. companies. ecns.cn Under the new measure, entities involved in government procurement activities are barred from purchasing products made by the listed U.S. firms, including Lockheed Martin Corporation and Raytheon Missiles & Defense.
(2026-06-23). An Abelardo de la Espriella Presidency Threatens Colombia's Climate Policies. truthout.org Right-wing businessman Abelardo de la Espriella holds a razor-thin lead in Colombia's preliminary presidential vote count, positioning the Donald Trump ally to clear the way for expanded fossil fuel extraction, including controversial fracking projects. A de la Espriella presidency would mark a sharp reversal for one of the world's most ambitious experiments in fossil fuel phaseout. |
(2026-06-23). México, Oaxaca: 6to Foro informativo por la Defensa del Agua, el Territorio y la Vida… indybay.org México, Oaxaca 27 de Junio 2026 | San José Chichihualtepec, Chazumba, Oaxaca | 6to Foro informativo: Por la Defensa del Agua, el Territorio y la Vida. Por la Autodeterminación de los Pueblos: Territorios Libres de Minería…
(2026-06-23). Colombia Awaits Official Presidential Election Results After Narrow Preliminary Count. orinocotribune.com On Sunday, Colombia held one of the most highly contested presidential elections in its recent history. With 99.8% of polling stations reporting in the preliminary quick count, the difference between Iván Cepeda Castro and the Trump-backed far- right candidate Abelardo de la Espriella remains below 1%, a gap of approximately 248,050 votes. However, the preliminary count is not final or legally binding. The official result will depend solely on the complete, official count that began once the polls closed. | The narrow margin keeps the presidential race open. In his speech at the end of election day, Historical Pa…