(2026-06-27). Israel's 'campaign between the wars' against Iran hurts US Ties. juancole.com The Conversation) — A lot hangs on whether the United States can compel Israel to cease operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon. After all, an end to the Israeli military offensive was a And even though Israel did not sign…
(2026-06-27). Five rounds of talks, one breakthrough? US brings Israel, Lebanon together for rare historic deal. hindustantimes.com The United States, Israel, and Lebanon have signed a U.S.-brokered trilateral framework agreement aimed at reducing tensions along the Israel-Lebanon border. Secretary of State Marco Rubio described the deal as "the beginning of the beginning," emphasizing it as an important first step toward lasting peace and security. The agreement is expected to lead to a limited Israeli military withdrawal from parts of southern Lebanon, though full details have not yet been released. Officials from both Israel and Lebanon praised the negotiations while acknowledging that significant challenges remain before a broader and las…
(2026-06-27). 7 Lebanese killed in Israeli airstrike on southern Lebanon. albawaba.net ALBAWABA- An Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon has killed seven members of Hezbollah, according to the Israeli military, in an operation carried out amid ongoing tensions despite a fragile and repeatedly tested ceasefire.The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said the strike targeted militants in the Al-Mansoura area who were transporting weapons to a building identified as a combat position and observation post allegedly used to prepare attacks against Israeli forces. The military described the operation as a defensive strike aimed at neutralizing an imminent threat.The incident comes against the backdrop of a tenu…
(2026-06-27). US, Iran exchange strikes for first time since signing Switzerland peace accord. geo.tv 
Smoke rises from explosions at an unknown location, following what US Central Command says were strikes on Iran in response to an Iranian drone strike on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, in this screen grab from video released June 26, 2026. — ReutersVance warns Iran against…
(2026-06-27). US violates ceasefire, launches strikes against Iranian sites in the Strait of Hormuz. wsws.org One week after President Trump signed a memorandum of understanding with Iran, US military representatives confirmed on Friday that multiple strikes were launched against missile and drone storage and coastal radar sites near a southern port in the Strait of Hormuz.
(2026-06-27). Supply Chain Resilience: It's not about going it alone. ecns.cn At the 4th China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE), the conversation around supply chains feels more urgent. With the Middle East conflicts and the Strait of Hormuz disruptions, the ripple effects are still unfolding — and they're going to shape global trade for years to come.
(2026-06-27). Gulf oil exports surge as Saudi Arabia restarts key terminal after four-month halt. albawaba.net ALBAWABA- Major Gulf oil producers are rapidly ramping up crude exports as regional shipping routes recover, with Saudi Arabia restarting loadings at its critical Ras Tanura terminal after a nearly four-month suspension, while Kuwait and Qatar also boost output amid improving security conditions in the Strait of Hormuz.Saudi Aramco resumed crude shipments on Friday at Ras Tanura, one of the world's largest oil export hubs on the Gulf coast. Shipping data indicated that two Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs) operated by Bahri were loaded at the terminal, with a third tanker waiting offshore. Each VLCC typically car…
(2026-06-27). Trump: Iran will not possess a nuclear weapon, and I have agreed to that 100%. ecns.cn
(2026-06-27). US strikes Iran sites after cargo ship attack, Tehran retaliates. newarab.com 
It described t…
(2026-06-27). Trump administration notifies Congress of $700M jet engine sale to Turkey. albawaba.net ALBAWABA- The Trump administration has formally notified Congress of a proposed sale of more than $700 million worth of General Electric F-110 jet engines to Turkey, advancing a deal intended to support Ankara's indigenous KAAN fifth-generation fighter program.The engines would power Turkey's next-generation combat aircraft, a flagship defense project designed to reduce dependence on foreign suppliers, including its aging fleet of U.S.-made F-16s.The notification moves forward despite longstanding congressional objections tied to Turkey's continued possession of Russia's S-400 air defense system, which led to Ank…
(2026-06-27). The "Ulm 5" : How Germany is criminalising opposition to the Gaza genocide. wsws.org Throughout the proceedings, the defendants are being stripped of fundamental rights and subjected to the most adverse prison conditions in order to intimidate anyone who protests against the genocide in Gaza.
(2026-06-27). Cuban workers call for strengthening direct union dialogue. radiohc.cu Cuban workers on Friday advocated for strengthening their role in direct union dialogue during the opening of the final sessions of the 22nd Congress of the Cuban Workers' Federation (CTC), in the presence of Salvador Valdés Mesa, Vice President of the Republic. | Osnay Miguel Colina Rodríguez, president of the Congress's Organizing Committee, emphasized in his remarks the need to redefine the role of unions at the grassroots level in providing political and ideological support for the processes, analysis, and the mobilization and convening of workers. | The event, taking place at the Havana Convention Center, ha…
(2026-06-27). Otorgan a Pinar del Río sede del Acto Central Nacional por el 26 de Julio. radiohc.cu El Buró Político del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba acordó otorgar a la provincia de Pinar del Río la sede del Acto Central Nacional por el 26 de julio, aniversario 73 del asalto a los cuarteles Moncada y Carlos Manuel de Céspedes. | Esta elección se realiza en medio de un escenario complejo, marcado por las numerosas limitaciones que impone la política de asfixia del Gobierno de Estados Unidos en la vida cotidiana del pueblo cubano. | En los últimos años el territorio pinareño muestra resultados en el cumplimiento de las principales tareas en los ámbitos político, económico y social, con el protago…
(2026-06-27). Cuba saldrá adelante por la solidaridad y transformaciones soberanas, afirma viceprimer ministro. radiohc.cu El viceprimer ministro, àìscar Pérez-Oliva afirmó este viernes en el XXII Congreso de la Central de Trabajadores de Cuba (CTC), que el país saldrá adelante por la solidaridad y especialmente por las transformaciones soberanas que hagan los cubanos. | El también titular del Ministerio de Comercio Exterior e Inversión Extranjera hizo las declaraciones en una intervención especial en la cita obrera donde brindó más precisiones sobre el Programa Económico y Social del Gobierno 2026 y las recientemente aprobadas 176 transformaciones agrupadas en 23 ejes temáticos. | Pérez-Oliva dijo que ello ocurre en uno de lo…
(2026-06-27). Jefe de Estado declara prioridades en Cuba y su movimiento obrero. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel declaró este viernes en el XXII Congreso de la Central de Trabajadores de Cuba (CTC), las cinco prioridades en la isla y su movimiento obrero para salvar la Revolución y continuar la construcción socialista. | El jefe de Estado intervino en el encuentro en el Palacio de Convenciones, de La Habana, donde argumentó sobre las transformaciones aprobadas en el país en los últimos días y de las que dijo "no tendrán éxito, si no hay una activa participación de los obreros y los dirigentes sindicales".En…
(2026-06-27). Obliterating Gaza's Children: The Damning UN Report. juancole.com Singapore (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — From Gaza and beyond, Israeli authorities and security forces have deliberately targeted Palestinian children. It is in line with the new Obliteration Doctrine and the topic of a new UN report. | When I was working on
(2026-06-27). Every drop counts: Gaza's water crisis deepens as summer takes hold. icrc.org
(2026-06-27). Rescue efforts turn to recovery as aftershocks shake Venezuela. aljazeera.com Rescue workers in one Caracas neighbourhood say no help has arrived, two days after twin quakes tore through the city.
(2026-06-27). First night after Venezuela's devastating earthquakes. ecns.cn Venezuelan government declared a nationwide state of emergency after the country was struck by two powerful earthquakes measuring above magnitude 7.0 Wednesday.
(2026-06-27). US sends troops under cover of Venezuelan earthquake, as death toll surges. wsws.org Forty-eight hours after the most powerful earthquakes to strike Venezuela in 125 years, the United States has seized upon the humanitarian catastrophe to accelerate its military control over the country.
(2026-06-27). Venezuela: Cifras oficiales, 920 fallecidos y 3.360 heridos tras potentes sismos. radiohc.cu El presidente de la Asamblea Nacional de Venezuela (AN), Jorge Rodríguez informó este viernes que la cifra de muertos por los sismos de magnitud 7.2 y 7.5 registrados el miércoles 24 de junio ascendió a 920. | En una actualización del balance oficial que ofreció en transmisión televisiva, agregó que la cantidad de heridos subió a 3.360, mientras que 172 personas se mantienen atrapadas entre los escombros y se registran más de 4.000 damnificados. | Destacó que, hasta el momento, se han experimentado 302 réplicas tras los dos terremotos consecutivos que provocaron severas d…
(2026-06-27). Twin earthquakes flatten parts of Venezuela as death toll nears 1,000. geo.tv 
Emergency services work at the site of a collapsed building following earthquakes that hit the country, in Caracas, Venezuela, June 26, 2026. — ReutersRescue teams arrive from Mexico, El Salvador, Spain.More than 50,000 people listed as missing on a public reporting…
(2026-06-27). Fishermen capture the moment earthquake hits Venezuelan coast. aljazeera.com Fishermen have captured the moment twin earthquakes hit Venezuela's La Guaira coastline on Wednesday.
(2026-06-27). Comicomment: When the American Dream turns into America's nightmare. ecns.cn For many, the American Dream is fading, while America's drug crisis continues to deepen. What is being buried is not only countless lives, but also the ideals the nation has long claimed to uphold.
presstv.co.uk (2026-06-26). Exclusive: Iran-US communication line established in Strait of Hormuz to prevent military incidentsA communication line has been established between Iran and the United States in the Strait of Hormuz under the final statement of the Switzerland talks to help prevent incidents that could trigger military escalation.
presstv.co.uk (2026-06-26). IRGC Navy strikes US military targets in retaliation for attack on Iranian coastal areasIt noted that the retaliation came after American forces launched airstrikes against areas lying along the Iranian coastline as part of the United States' changeless "pattern of breaching its commitments."
presstv.co.uk (2026-06-26). Hezbollah not to allow implementation of US-backed agreement on Lebanon: LawmakerA Lebanese lawmaker says the country's Hezbollah resistance movement will not allow implementation of a United States-backed so-called "framework agreement" that purports to be seeking "dismantling" of the group.
(2026-06-27). China targets clean, low-carbon new energy system by 2030. ecns.cn China aims to basically establish a clean, low-carbon, secure and efficient new energy system by 2030, according to a plan recently issued by the National Development and Reform Commission and the National Energy Administration.
(2026-06-27). Rural jobs expand in Xizang's Shannan as farming and tourism take root. ecns.cn Rural industries in Shannan, Xizang are creating new sources of local employment as greenhouse farming and community-run homestays expand, enabling residents to earn income without needing to leave their villages.
(2026-06-27). Cape Verde qualify for World Cup Round of 32, set up date with Argentina. aljazeera.com Cape Verde's third draw gives them a second-place finish in Group H and pits them against the world champions in the knockouts.
(2026-06-27). Chinese motorcycles head for Europe. ecns.cn Chongqing-based motorcycle manufacturer ZXMOTO has dispatched its first large-scale shipment of bikes to the European market. The shipment set sail from Shanghai on Wednesday, Chongqing Customs said.
(2026-06-27). Xi says China ready to establish security partnership with Cambodia. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday said China is willing to establish a security partnership with Cambodia, and work with Cambodia to make sustained efforts to root out the chronic problem of telecom fraud.
(2026-06-27). 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.
(2026-06-27). Visit boosts confidence in rural future. ecns.cn When President Xi Jinping visited Dongyujia village in Dezhou, Shandong province, during the busy summer farming season on Wednesday morning, Li Lianjun, 54, and other villagers shared with him their joy over this year's summer grain harvest.
(2026-06-27). Which teams are in the World Cup round of 32, and what's the schedule? aljazeera.com Cape Verde's stunning debut headlines the team list for the World Cup knockouts, which begin on Sunday in Los Angeles.
(2026-06-27). 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…
(2026-06-27). Postmaster General, David Steiner, threatened to restrict delivery of mail-in-ballots. indybay.org Postal workers handling mail-in-ballots at Post Office, in these very grim times when postal workers are under attack, and the convicted felon President Donald J. Trump, and his myrmidon billionaire Postmaster General, David Steiner, are viciously trying to unlawfully restrict our votes!
(2026-06-27). SF Hunters Point/TI Residents Protest SF Mayor Lurie & Politicians Over Nuke Contamination. indybay.org Dozens of organizations and residents of Hunters Point and Treasurer Island protested at SF City Hall against the refusal of SF Mayor Daniel Lurie and the Supervisors to provide healthcare, housing and compensation to the residents who have been contaminated and sickened by the radioactive dump site. Instead Lurie and company want to spend millions on more condos on the site and also improperly remove contaminated waterfront buildings for more development.
(2026-06-27). Preserving the Folsom Juneteenth History, Restoring the Legacy of Negro Bar Chinatown. indybay.org Dr. Cameron Jones and Dr. James Armstead lead the way towards showcasing early African Californios. Leidesdorff Plaza – Diamond Jubilee Year continues in a good way this Folsom Juneteenth season.
(2026-06-27). Saturday 6/27: Seaside: Game Night Fundraiser. indybay.org Monterey Peace and Justice Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd.Seaside, CA…
(2026-06-27). Saturday 6/27: Landownership the condition for citizenship: a walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-06-27). The California billionaire tax: A faction fight within the ruling class. wsws.org Beneath the billionaire tax campaign lies the effort of Democrats and unions to preserve capitalist rule and inequality.
(2026-06-27). Workers Struggles: Asia, Australia and the Pacific. wsws.org India: Community Health Officers strike in Punjab over long-outstanding demands; Cambodia: AJ Textile garment workers walk out over sacking and conditions; Australia: Glencore coalminers in New South Wales vote to strike.
(2026-06-27). WSWS webinar on the American Revolution: The historical significance and contemporary relevance of 1776. wsws.org The World Socialist Web Site's webinar marking the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution brought together leading historians to defend its revolutionary heritage at a moment of mounting authoritarianism.
(2026-06-27). IYSSE meeting: World War, Imperialism and the Illusion of a Multipolar World. wsws.org The International Youth and Students for Social Equality in Sri Lanka is holding an online public meeting on Wednesday, July 8, at 7: 00 p.m. to discuss the Trotskyist strategy to mobilise the working class against imperialist war.
(2026-06-27). Enough is enough: Defend every job at Germany's Volkswagen. wsws.org IG Metall and the works councils are not opponents of Volkswagen's restructuring plans, but accomplices. Workers must take the defence of jobs into their own hands through independent rank-and-file committees.
(2026-06-27). Saturday 7/11: Craving Chinatown. indybay.org Waverly Place, Chinatown, San Francisco…
(2026-06-27). Friday 7/3: Delaney Hall To Adelanto! Support Hunger & Labor Strike At Geo Group Protest In SF. indybay.org Geo Group For Profit Jail | Turk & Taylor St | San Francisco…
(2026-06-27). Insights | CISCE a timely, forward-looking platform to Australia: Australian diplomat. ecns.cn The China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) is more than just a trade show, it's a very timely and forward-looking platform for Australia, said Dominic Trindade, Commercial Minister at the Australian Embassy in Beijing and Austrade's general manager for the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong and Taiwan, in an interview with China News Network during the 4th CISCE which kicked off on Monday in Beijing.
(2026-06-27). Saturday 6/27: San José is joining forces in solidarity with 50501 San José ALL of US 250. indybay.org Winchester Shopping Center sign…
(2026-06-27). Art space steals the spotlight at 2026 Summer Davos. ecns.cn The art space on the first floor has drawn many participants. Here, visitors can meditate with a robot using an EEG headset, hear kinetic coral sculptures cry out in a simulated ocean, and watch stained glass from Western cathedrals that tell stories of Chinese tradition… The art space has stolen the spotlight at the forum.
(2026-06-27). Guarding the frontier to protect every home: local officials dedicate themselves to service in China's highest township. ecns.cn Despite long, harsh winters and severe natural conditions, retired soldiers, young university graduates, local cadres and officials from other parts of the country choose to work and live here, serving the remote border community and supporting local development.
(2026-06-27). Sunday 7/5: Boycott Chevron Picket. indybay.org Chevron Corporate Station | 5500 Telegraph Ave, Oakland | (Telegraph at 55th)…
(2026-06-27). How 'China Opportunity 2.0' offers growth potential for global businesses. ecns.cn For enterprises worldwide, "China Opportunity 2.0″represents comprehensive innovation-driven empowerment and high-return investment prospects, Chinese Premier Li Qiang said on Wednesday.
(2026-06-27). Wednesday 7/1: LF Panel: Palestine & The Defense of Free Speech & Worker Rights In Higher Education. indybay.org To join the zoom | us02web.zoom.us/j/82158774766…
(2026-06-27). Cape Verde becomes tiniest nation to make World Cup knockouts. aljazeera.com Cape Verde erupted in celebration after the national team qualified for the World Cup knockout stage and made history.
(2026-06-27). Somali intelligence helps US arrest alleged leader of Minnesota fraud. aljazeera.com US prosecutors reach into Somalia for a suspect in US fraud case.
(2026-06-27). Insights | Polish exhibitor at CISCE hopes to find more business opportunities, make friends in China. ecns.cn At the 4th China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) held in Beijing, Polish exhibitor Pawel Moskala told China News Network that China is a vibrant country, and he highly appreciates the country's achievements in digital development.
(2026-06-27). Hyundai autoworkers in South Korea vote to strike. wsws.org While workers voted overwhelmingly to stop work, the Korean Metal Workers' Union (KMWU) is doing everything possible to prevent a strike.
(2026-06-27). Spain beat Uruguay 1-0 to clinch World Cup Group H top spot. aljazeera.com Spain wins World Cup group, beating Uruguay 1-0 as Fernando Muslera's error sends two-time champions home.
(2026-06-27). Newly released video exposes Henry Nowak killer's lies. aljazeera.com Newly released footage has exposed the series of lies that led UK police to arrest a dying stabbing victim.
(2026-06-27). Germany braces for record-breaking temperatures as heatwave moves east. aljazeera.com Several countries including the UK and Switzerland have posted record June temperatures, with deaths reported in France.
(2026-06-27). Saturday 6/27: Panel-Fascism, Jim Crow 2, The Fight For A United Working Class Front & A General Strike. indybay.org Join Zoom Meeting | us02web.zoom.us/j/83449767760…
(2026-06-27). U.S. Supreme Court strips refugees of protected status, blocks immigrants from applying for asylum. wsws.org The rulings will have immediate—and, in some cases, deadly—consequences for hundreds of thousands of immigrants seeking refuge in the United States from political oppression, violence and starvation in their countries of origin.
(2026-06-27). San Francisco Bay Area Celebrates the Dalai 91st Birthday. indybay.org San Francisco Bay Area Celebrates the Dalai Lama's 91st Birthday.
(2026-06-27). Insights | Serbian exhibitor: Serbia-China ties grow stronger, China is my second home. ecns.cn At the 4th China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE), Serbian exhibitor Maria Martic said in an interview with China News Network that China and Serbia enjoy excellent political and economic relations.
(2026-06-27). Sunday 6/28: Window on the West Bank. indybay.org San José Peace & Justice Center | 48 South 7th Street | San José, CA 95112…
(2026-06-27). Australia's ASIO surveillance chief declares "unprecedented" security threats. wsws.org With the Albanese Labor government's blessing, the ASIO boss has increasingly become a prominent political figure.
(2026-06-27). Who profits from Africa's gold? aljazeera.com African governments seek greater control over gold, but much of its value continues to flow abroad.
(2026-06-27). Tuesday 6/30: Flyer the Fourth Community Call. indybay.org Online | uscpr-action.solidarity.tech/flyer-the-f……
(2026-06-27). Brazil to raise up to 5b yuan in issuance of panda bonds. ecns.cn Brazil formally kicked off plans to issue its first sovereign panda bonds on Thursday, a landmark move that officials said would create new opportunities for bilateral cooperation in financial markets.
(2026-06-27). CISCE Insights: From efficiency to resilience — What are global companies looking for. ecns.cn As global supply chains undergo their most significant transformation in decades, a fundamental question confronts multinational corporations: what exactly are they looking for?
(2026-06-27). Australian media ignores UN report on Israeli deliberate killing of children. asiapacificreport.nz By Stephanie Tran in Sydney The devastating United Nations report this week into the deliberate targeting and murder of Palestinian children by Israel is not very newsworthy in Australia apparently. On Tuesday, the UN Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory and Israel released a harrowing report finding that Israel has deliberately targeted and…
(2026-06-27). Saturday 7/4: Summer of Solidarity Party + Fundraiser for MPLS Anti-ICE Defendants. indybay.org Tamarack Oakland (1501 Harrison St., Oakland, CA 94612)…
(2026-06-27). Crushing Prairieland sentences mark new stage in US ruling class' war on political opposition. wsws.org The first "antifa terrorism" prosecution under Trump's domestic counterterrorism framework establishes a precedent for sentencing political opponents to decades in prison on the basis of association and ideology.
(2026-06-27). Saturday 6/27: The Six Billion Dollar Man – Santa Cruz Watch Party. indybay.org 101 Church Street | Santa Cruz, CA…
(2026-06-27). Friday 6/26: Landownership a condition for citizenship: the walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-06-27). The June 24 national transport strike in the Netherlands: the political questions. wsws.org The Netherlands is one front in a strike wave now sweeping the continent, everywhere driven by the same socio-economic and political conditions: austerity at home to finance war abroad.
(2026-06-27). Rare coral reef blue hole found in South China Sea. ecns.cn China's first coral reef blue hole — a large natural depression on the ocean floor — has been identified in the waters off Huangyan Island in the South China Sea, and it has emerged as a biodiversity hot spot, according to a report released on Thursday.
(2026-06-27). Thai police arrest Australian over killing of teenager found in suitcase. aljazeera.com Suspect was stopped at Bangkok's main airport as he allegedly tried to fly home.
(2026-06-27). Saturday 7/25: Lindy by the Lake – feat. Eric Kong & Friends. indybay.org Lake Merritt…
(2026-06-27). Saturday 6/27: The Frontier Thesis as it relates to Independence Day: a walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-06-27). 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.
(2026-06-27). Sunday 6/28: Hikers for Palestine: Walking in Solidarity with the Children of Palestine. indybay.org Seabreeze parking lot at the entrance of the Berkeley Marina, 598 University Ave…
(2026-06-27). Why Biden's Debate Disaster Two Years Ago Matters for the Future. indybay.org Conformity has meant calamity…
(2026-06-27). China's Sichuan Province unveils digital supply chain list for global investors. ecns.cn Chinas southwest Sichuan Province on June 22 launched the"Digital and Intelligent Supply Chain Cooperation List"for global investors at the Sichuan Digital&Smart Industry Chain International Cooperation Conference.
(2026-06-27). Xizang vineyard turns saline wasteland into high-altitude wine hub, boosting rural jobs. ecns.cn A former stretch sandbank along the Yarlung Zangbo River in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region has been transformed into the region's largest vineyard and one of the world's highest-altitude grape-growing areas, highlighting efforts to develop specialty agriculture in harsh environments.
(2026-06-27). Saturday 7/25: Free Grateful Dead Music & Berkeley Barb Newspaper Event ‚ö°Ô∏è. indybay.org 1581 LeRoy Avenue Berkeley CA…
(2026-06-27). Chris Hedges On Fighting the Corporate Duopoly at the Ballot Box With Kshama Sawant. indybay.org Chris Hedges interviews Seattle socialist Kshama Sawant about her campaign for Congress against war propagandist Adam Smith…
(2026-06-27). "The Lip you Press:" FitzGerald's Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám 1:47. juancole.com Quatrain no. 47 in the first edition of Edward FitzGerald's translation of the Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám conveys the realism of the original poems, which dispute the notion of any life after death but uphold the dignity and pleasure of our momentary lives nevertheless. Here, the Persian poetry departs most starkly from Islamic (and Christian and Zoroastrian) ideals, anticipating the Existentialist school of philosophy of the twentieth century. How it came about that agnosticism flourished in some sections of medieval Iranian (and Muslim Indian) society, probably among artisans as well as some intellectuals, is n…
(2026-06-27). Experts discuss future trajectory of China-U.S. relations at 2026 Summer Davos. ecns.cn Experts and scholars exchange views at a sub-forum, interpreting the future of China-U.S. relations at the World Economic Forum (WEF)'s 17th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, or the 2026 Summer Davos forum, in the northeastern Chinese city of Dalian, June 25, 2026.
(2026-06-27). Tuesday 7/14: Film: Blurring The Color Line, Screening and Filmmaker Discussion. indybay.org San Francisco Main Library, Koret Auditorium | 100 Larkin Street | San Francisco, CA 94102…
(2026-06-27). The Great American State Fair and the war on arts and culture in the US. wsws.org The "Fair"'s miserable, unpopular character says more about the state of American capitalism than either Trump, the Democrats or the media would care to admit.
(2026-06-27). Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: Red Cross volunteers at the heart of the response in Bunia. icrc.org
(2026-06-27). Bahrain financial executive: embracing Chinese super apps allows Gulf states with more economic resilience. ecns.cn
(2026-06-27). Penal repression of serious violations of international humanitarian law — Factsheet. icrc.org
(2026-06-26). "China's speed is insane!" Canadian AI CEO seeks cooperation sparks. ecns.cn
(2026-06-27). Libya in 2025: Standing alongside communities affected by conflict and violence. icrc.org
(2026-06-27). Comicomment: Who's digging the grave for the American Dream. ecns.cn
(2026-06-27). Iran: ICRC delivers 18 tonnes of humanitarian supplies to support emergency response. icrc.org
(2026-06-27). Egypt: States Convene in Cairo to Reinforce Respect for Rules of War Amid Rising Conflicts. icrc.org
(2026-06-27). Mali: ICRC steps up support to people affected by armed violence. icrc.org
(2026-06-27). Frequently asked questions: Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the military domain. icrc.org
(2026-06-27). Bosnia and Herzegovina: Mine risk education reduces risks and saves lives — but the danger is far from over. icrc.org
(2026-06-27). Where is my family? The search for missing loved ones in Africa's oldest and newest refugee camps. icrc.org
(2026-06-27). ICRC, Xinhua News Agency and Fudan University host Content Creators Forum on humanitarian storytelling and empathy. icrc.org
(2026-06-27). Belgium reach World Cup knockouts as New Zealand exit tournament. aljazeera.com
(2026-06-27). Jordan: The Essay Competition on International Humanitarian Law. icrc.org
(2026-06-27). Search Continues for People Missing in Connection with Armed Conflicts of the 1990s and August 2008 and their aftermath. icrc.org
(2026-06-27). 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
(2026-06-27). Click to Care: Humanity in a Digital World. icrc.org
(2026-06-27). Frequently asked questions: Understanding the ICRC's neutrality. icrc.org
(2026-06-27). ICRC and Asian Development Bank formalize their first institutional partnership. icrc.org
(2026-06-27). ICRC Advances Efforts to Adopt African Union Declaration to Strengthen IHL on the Continent. icrc.org
(2026-06-26). Insights | Responding to global energy crisis: China earns plaudits at 2026 Summer Davos Forum. ecns.cn
(2026-06-27). Sudan: ICRC RED aircraft makes first Port Sudan—Khartoum flight since war began. icrc.org
(2026-06-27). "I'm already injured. Getting Ebola doesn't bear thinking about." The Kivus face a double crisis — conflicts and an epidemic. icrc.org
(2026-06-27). Ethiopia: ICRC provides seeds and fertilizers to 132,000 people. icrc.org
(2026-06-27). Certificates and declarations of absence: A guidance note. icrc.org
(2026-06-27). Advocacy paper: A key opportunity to prevent the development of unacceptable autonomous weapons. icrc.org
(2026-06-27). Friday 6/26: 26th Annual Folsom Juneteenth Weekend – Dia de Los Negros. indybay.org Leidesdorff Plaza – Diamond Jubilee | Reading Street & Leidesdorff Street | Historic Folsom District | 1854 Historic Chinatown Negro Bar, Sacramento County…
(2026-06-27). Día Nacional de la Defensa: Díaz-Canel recorrió estructuras defensivas en La Habana. radiohc.cu El presidente del Consejo de Defensa Nacional, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez visitó este viernes, en el Día Nacional de la Defensa, el puesto de Dirección de la Zona de Defensa Catedral, en el municipio de La Habana Vieja. | El jefe de Estado comprobó la preparación de las estructuras territoriales para enfrentar escenarios de conflicto y desastres. | Fuente: Canal Caribe…
(2026-06-26). Key points from US-Israel-Lebanon agreement. al-monitor.com Washington on Friday released text of a trilateral framework between Israel, Lebanon and the United States aimed at ending hostilities that have been a violent second front of the Middle East war.The following are highlights of the 14-point agreement signed in the US capital: – 'Lasting peace' -Israel and Lebanon, with US support, "affirm their shared goal of achieving lasting peace and security," the agreement begins.
(2026-06-26). Shia Muslims mark their holiest day in war-battered Lebanon. newarab.com 
Chanting rhythmically in the summer sun, the men marched through the southern Lebanese city of Nabatieh as part of their annual tradition to mark Ashura, the Israel's nearly four-month air and ground campaign Nabatieh and surrounding towns have been hit parti…
(2026-06-26). Israel, Lebanon expected to sign framework deal after US-mediated talks. al-monitor.com By Rami Ayyub and Maya GebeilyJERUSALEM/BEIRUT, June 26 (Reuters) – Israel and Lebanon are expected to sign a framework agreement in Washington on Friday following several days of talks aimed at securing an end to fighting between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah militants, Israeli and Lebanese officials said. The officials did not provide details on the framework deal and did not say how its terms would be different from those included in an April 16 ceasefire deal that preceded several rounds of U.S.-brokered Israel-Lebanon talks.
(2026-06-26). 'Go home…': Netanyahu heckled on camera during IDF speech as Israeli PM vows to hold southern Lebanon. hindustantimes.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was interrupted by a heckler during an emotional speech at an IDF officer graduation ceremony. While recalling the loss of a close friend during his military service, a protester shouted "Go home," briefly disrupting the address. Netanyahu continued his remarks, speaking about Israel's ongoing security operations, control in southern Lebanon, and the country's fight against regional threats. He also reaffirmed his stance that Iran will not be allowed to obtain nuclear weapons. The speech comes amid continued regional tensions and major security challenges facing Israel an…
(2026-06-26). Headlines for June 26, 2026. democracynow.org Over 500 Are Dead and Thousands Remain Missing Following Twin Earthquakes in Venezuela, U.N. Shipping Agency Halts Strait of Hormuz Evacuations as Projectile Strikes Cargo Ship, Israeli Airstrikes Kill 2 in Lebanon as Netanyahu Says Occupation Will Continue Indefinitely, Supreme Court Allows Trump Administration to Block Asylum Seekers at U.S. Border, Supreme Court Will Allow Trump to End TPS for 350,000 Haitians and 6,000 Syrians, Supreme Court Blocks Cancer Patients from Suing Bayer over Popular Weed Killer, U.S. Plans to Deport Over 500 Unaccompanied Immigrant Children, Federal Agents Confront Election Worker…
(2026-06-26). Hezbollah rejects Lebanon-Israel deal, warns of civil war. newarab.com 
In the first official response from Hezbollah since the agreement was signed in Washington on Friday, MP Hassan Fadlallah said Lebanese authorities could not "impose the implemen…
(2026-06-26). What is the framework agreement signed by Israel and Lebanon? aljazeera.com Deal comes after months of US-brokered direct talks, but Israel continues to occupy Lebanese land.
(2026-06-26). Israel drops evacuation leaflets over south Lebanon. newarab.com 
Israeli forces Israel and Lebanon have been
(2026-06-26). The human cost of IOF aggression in Sidon. thecanary.co 
Lebanon — After seventy-two hours of continuous ceasefire, the southern port city of Sidon was looking completely transformed on Tuesday (23 June). Shops were open and the trademark traffic jams were being exacerbated by the continuous flow of vehicles — returning refugees further south. While no one here trusts the Israelis to abide by agreements, […] | By
(2026-06-26). Lebanon, Israel and US sign trilateral framework pact. al-monitor.com Lebanon, Israel and the United States on Friday signed a trilateral framework agreement aimed at paving the way for a peace deal between the two long-time Middle East adversaries.The agreement
(2026-06-26). US brokers deal for limited Israeli withdrawal in south Lebanon. al-monitor.com The deal establishes a US-facilitated military coordination group to oversee the creation of two initial pilot zones in southern Lebanon.
(2026-06-26). Israel-Lebanon framework agreement sets process to disarm Hezbollah, Rubio says. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, June 26 (Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Friday that the framework agreement reached with Israel and Lebanon establishes a clear process to restore Lebanon's sovereignty, disarm Hezbollah and dismantle its infrastructure.The agreement enables Israel to return to its borders once the threat to its citizens is removed and creates a trilateral Military Coordination Group for Lebanon, facilitated by the United States, Rubio said in a statement. (Reporting by Christian Martinez and Daphne Psaledakis)…
(2026-06-26). Rubio announces framework agreement between Israel and Lebanon after talks in Washington. al-monitor.com June 26 (Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a framework agreement on Friday between Israel and Lebanon after talks in Washington. (Reporting by Daphne Psaledakis, Writing by Christian Martinez; Editing by Doina Chiacu)…
(2026-06-26). UN agency working to restart Hormuz evacuations after ship attack. al-monitor.com By Jonathan SaulLONDON, June 26 (Reuters) – The United Nations is working with countries to resume the evacuation of hundreds of ships and thousands of stranded seafarers from the Strait of Hormuz after the effort was halted earlier this week, a top U.N. agency official said on Friday.The U.N.'s International Maritime Organization said on Thursday it had "temporarily paused" its evacuation initiative after a container ship operated by Taiwan's Evergreen was attacked.
(2026-06-26). UN halts escort of ships through Hormuz after vessel comes under attack. tribune.com.pk 
The UN International Maritime Organisation paused its operation to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday after a vessel reported an attack, reigniting concerns about whether a preliminary deal to end the Iran war will hold. | Taiwan's Evergreen Marine 2603.TW said on Friday its ship was hit close to Oman by an "unknown object" while on a route recommended by the British navy agency UKMTO. The agency said earlier a vessel had been struck by a projectile hours after Tehran warned vessels against taking routes it had not approved. | Two US officials told Reuters that Iran had fired on the ship, wh…
(2026-06-26). UN says Iran nuclear pledge needs 'very strong' verification. newarab.com 
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(2026-06-26). Brussels whining that China's REE dominance prevents EU's militarization. infobrics.org The troubled bloc is worried about America's unwillingness to pledge unconditional support for NATO, as the Trump administration openly seeks to use the world's most aggressive racketeering cartel as a perpetual cash cow. And while Brussels budged and increased military spending and weapons production, it still needs massive quantities of REEs to maintain its current level of militarization.
(2026-06-26). Vance, Rubio strike different tone on Iran and Israel. tribune.com.pk 
President Donald Trump's administration has pushed hard to present a united front on the Iran war, but statements by his vice president and secretary of state have at times diverged over the past week, especially on the subject of Israel. | Vice President JD Vance, speaking at the White House last week, lashed out against Israeli critics of the preliminary US-Iran deal. He suggested that Israeli bombings of civilian infrastructure in Beirut — intended to weaken Hezbollah, which has been attacking Israel — were undermining US-led peace efforts. | Secretary of State Marco R…
(2026-06-26). US and Iran trade strikes putting new strain on Mideast ceasefire. al-monitor.com The United States and Iran traded military strikes after Washington on Friday accused Tehran of attacking a cargo ship, jeopardizing a fragile ceasefire as diplomats struggle to contain the Middle East war.US Central Command said the American strikes, against Iranian missile and drone storage sites and coastal radar positions, were a response to "unwarranted aggression against commercial shipping by Iranian forces" that "clearly violated the ceasefire."
(2026-06-26). Democrats And Trump Are In Sync On Iran. popularresistance.org The United States began its latest attempt at regime change against the Islamic Republic of Iran on February 28, 2026. The Trump administration bragged about torpedoing an Iranian ship returning from a naval exercise in India and killing more than 80 sailors. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth released a video of the act of war and added, "They thought they were safe in international waters," an admission of a U.S. violation of international law. The killing of the Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei and some of his family members and the bombing of an elementary school in the city of Minab were also war crimes.
(2026-06-26). U.S. Carries Out First Strike On Iran Since Peace Memorandum Signed (Updated). twz.com 
(2026-06-26). Israel could recognise Armenian genocide amid Turkey tensions. newarab.com 
Israel, which itself is widely accused of carrying out a genocide in Gaza, has for years not commented on the killing of an estimated 1.5 million Armenians by Ottoman forces during World War I. | But amid a growing geopolitical rivalry,…
(2026-06-26). Israel deliberately engaged in Genocide of Palestinian children: UN Inquiry. ummid.com Israel is deliberately killing Palestinian children, resulting in genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes in Gaza and the Occupied West Bank, an independent UN inquiry said in its report released Tuesday June 23, 2026.
(2026-06-26). Microsoft worker emails thousands of colleagues about company's support for genocidal 'Israel'. thecanary.co 
On his final day at the company, a Microsoft worker in Italy has sent out an email to thousands of colleagues informing them of how the corporation operates as the technological backbone of the Gaza holocaust perpetrated by so-called 'Israel'. The hero, known to the Canary as 'Nour', said: After nearly two years as a […] | By
(2026-06-26). Gaza: How We're Learning to see the AI-Driven Genocide. juancole.com
(2026-06-26). Billionaire Camden Market owner funds Israel's genocidal military. thecanary.co 
Teddy Sagi, the billionaire owner of London's Camden Market and of online competitions, finances Israel's genocidal military according to a new report. Forbes estimates that Sagi's net worth is over £7bn. Sagi's funnelling of cash toward the colony means that the hundreds of thousands of Britons who buy prize tickets from Winvia Entertainment Group's subsidiary […] | By
(2026-06-26). Cuba's resounding victory against the U.S. in UN body. radiohc.cu Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez has described as resounding the victory his country achieved against the United States' attempts to obstruct UN food aid. | Via social media, the Cuban foreign minister stated that despite the spurious attempts to deprive the Cuban people of this support, the US government was isolated in the Executive Board of the UN World Food Program (WFP), which on Friday approved — by a vote of 29 to 2 — maintaining cooperation. | The program, which will run until 2030, has a budget of $116 million U$D for food security, in a context marked by the unprecedented strengthening…
(2026-06-26). Rubio: Dishonest and Mendacious. radiohc.cu Marco Rubio, the U.S. Secretary of State, in his unhealthy obsession with destroying the Cuban Revolution, has in his hands a file imposing "sanctions" on Havana's Malecón seawall for having been built along that capital city avenue and for preventing the entry of supposed U.S. Marines in a presumed Yankee invasion of Cuba.
(2026-06-26). World Food Program approves aid to Cuba despite strong U.S. pressure. radiohc.cu The Executive Board of the World Food Program (WFP) has overwhelmingly approved the Draft Strategic Plan for Cuba 2026-2030 today, strong pressure from the United States to prevent it. | During the annual session of the WFP's supreme governing body, the Cuban delegation, headed by Ambassador Jorge Luis Cepero, Permanent Representative to the United Nations agencies based in Rome, defended his country's position in the face of US maneuvers. | Cepero denounced the pressure and sanctions from Washington, aimed at preventing the entry of humanitarian aid and hindering food distribution on the island, including the un…
(2026-06-26). Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel highlights loyalty of Comandante Ramiro Valdés. radiohc.cu Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel highlighted the loyalty and dedication to the country of Commander of the Revolution Ramiro Valdés, during the memorial service held on Thursday at the Mausoleum of the Las Villas Front. | Speaking at the solemn ceremony held at the Ernesto Che Guevara Sculptural Complex, the First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba affirmed that Valdés' life is inextricably linked to the history of the Cuban Revolution and serves as an example of dedication, discipline and commitment to the nation. | Díaz-Canel recalled that Ramiro Valdés symbolically returned to S…
(2026-06-26). President Díaz-Canel confirms the status of Cuban collaborators in Venezuela. radiohc.cu The First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, Miguel Díaz-Canel, confirmed this Thursday on his social media profile that Cuban collaborators in Venezuela are safe, following the 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes that struck the South American nation the previous day."In conversation with our ambassador to Venezuela, Jorge Luis Mayo, we confirmed that the collaborators are safe, providing all possible assistance to the Venezuelan people from the very beginning." | Díaz-Canel added that the situation of all Cubans remaining in the country for any reason…
(2026-06-26). La enseñanza recibida de un sudanés en Cuba. radiohc.cu 
La Escuela Latinoamericana de Medicina (ELAM) en La Habana ofrece cobertura para la preparación de los jóvenes de naciones del sur como futuros profesionales de la salud, y hasta el momento ha graduado a casi 36 000 estudiantes de 141 países, fundamentalmente de àÅfrica y América Latina. | Ya casi al concluir sus estudios está Sniper Yiet Kuon Bit, residente en Akobo, Sudán del Sur, matriculado en la Facultad de Ciencias Médicas Dr. Salvador Allende, en el muncipio habanero del Cerro, y cursa el 4to. año de la carrera. | Él se desempeña como dirigente del grupo de estudiantes de países que integran la Unión…
(2026-06-26). Nancy Fraser: Gaza as World Event. newleftreview.org The global reverberations of Israel's destruction of Gaza, understood as world event—an epochal turning point which serves to reveal the changing nature of the times. Philosophical reflections on the rise of a new-era McCarthyism in Germany and the US.
(2026-06-26). Studying for high school finals in Gaza without electricity, adequate food, or a home. mondoweiss.net 
For decades, the General Secondary Education Examination, or "Tawjihi," was one of Gaza's most significant milestones. But now, for the third year, students are taking their exams with no classrooms, no reliable electricity, and barely enough food.
(2026-06-26). At least 235 dead as Venezuela races to rescue hundreds trapped after major earthquakes. geo.tv 
(2026-06-26). Hundreds trapped beneath buildings a day after Venezuela's twin earthquakes. aljazeera.com Emergency crews are racing to rescue hundreds trapped under collapsed buildings after earthquakes struck Venezuela.
(2026-06-26). Venezuela earthquakes toll doubles to 589 amid desperate rescue efforts. geo.tv 
(2026-06-26). Plan Intl: 'Mental health impact of Venezuelan quakes can last for years'. aljazeera.com Plan International said children and young people must be at the centre of Venezuela's earthquake response.
(2026-06-26). Desperate families search for missing loved ones in Venezuela. aljazeera.com Families are sharing details about their loved ones online as more than 50,000 people remain missing in Venezuela.
(2026-06-26). Thousands feared dead in Venezuela after strongest earthquake in 125 years. wsws.org The scale and deadliness of the catastrophe have been shaped not by the seismic waves alone, but by decades of imperialist sanctions, military aggression, corrupt capitalist rule under Chavismo and now the open US recolonization of the country.
(2026-06-26). Mexico to Support Venezuela with Specialized Rescue Healthcare Personnel. orinocotribune.com On Thursday, Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed the solidarity of the Mexican government with Venezuela following the damage recorded in the South American country during the two successive earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 around 6 p.m. (local time) on Wednesday. | Mexico's president reported that she has ordered the preparation of the necessary aid and that, for now, Venezuela has requested support with rescuers and medical personnel. "Mexico is always and will always be in solidarity," she said. | "I have already requested the preparation of the necessary aid," the Mexican president affirmed. "F…
(2026-06-26). Devastating Double Earthquake Strikes Northern Venezuela, Claiming at Least 188 Lives (+Photo Gallery). orinocotribune.com 
Caracas ( Rodríguez informed that emergency response teams are working around the clock in a desperate race against time to rescue more than 200 people identified as trapped under the rubble of…
(2026-06-26). World aids rescue effort as Venezuela quake death toll hits 235. aljazeera.com Rescuers and humanitarian aid are flooding in from across the Americas as hospitals fill up with patients.
(2026-06-26). Twin earthquakes in Venezuela destroy buildings, sow panic. ecns.cn Two earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 struck the same area of Venezuela on Wednesday, causing buildings to crumble, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS) and AFP journalists.
(2026-06-26). Presidenta encargada de Venezuela recorrió zonas afectadas por potentes sismos. radiohc.cu La presidenta encargada de Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez recorrió este jueves zonas afectadas por los sismos de la víspera que causaron daños humanos y materiales en zonas de Caracas, el estado de La Guaira (norte) y otros territorios del país suramericano. | Acompañada por el titular de la Asamblea Nacional (parlamento) Jorge Rodríguez y el vicepresidente sectorial de Política, Seguridad Ciudadana y Paz, Diosdado Cabello, y otras autoridades, visitaron comunidades de Macuto. | Rodríguez recordó el doble terremoto del día de ayer de magnitud 7,2 y 7,5 que alcanzó a varios estados del norte, donde provocó estragos fu…
(2026-06-26). Venezuela: Se elevan a 235 los muertos y a 4 300 los heridos por doble sismo. radiohc.cu El Gobierno de Venezuela informó que en la noche de este jueves se elevó a 235 la cifra de muertos y a más de 4.300 los heridos por los dos terremotos que azotaron ese país, el miércoles. | El ministro de Salud, Carlos Alvarado confirmó la cantidad en declaraciones al canal estatal Venezolana de Televisión.En el sistema público, hemos atendido al corte de las siete de la noche del día de hoy más 4.300 heridos […] y hemos recibido alrededor de 235 pacientes que llegan sin signos vitales o fallecen al momento de llegar en nuestros establecimientos de salud ª. | Más de 150 pacientes reciben atención en clínic…
(2026-06-26). US judge immediately dismiss criminal charges against Adani. al-monitor.com NEW YORK, June 26 (Reuters) – A U.S. judge on Friday ordered the Justice Department to justifyits decision to drop criminal charges against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, declining to rule immediately on Adani's lawyers' request earlier in the week to formally dismiss the case.(Reporting by Luc Cohen in New York)…
(2026-06-26). Most Of The World's Wealth Belongs To All Of Us. popularresistance.org Let's consider a fact so stark it barely registers: the world's five richest billionaires have more than doubled their wealth since 2020. Meanwhile, 60 percent of humanity has grown poorer over the same period. At current trajectories, we will see the world's first trillionaire within a decade. | We have grown so accustomed to statistics like these that they have lost their capacity to shock. But they should shock us. Extreme inequality of this magnitude — the richest one percent owning 43 percent of all global financial assets, while emitting as much carbon pollution as the poorest two-thirds of humanity […
(2026-06-26). In a first, Telcoin offers bank account directly linked to on-chain dollar. ummid.com Telcoin Digital Asset Bank Tuesday June 23, 2026 offered users in the United States to open a bank account on Telcoin Wallet that is natively linked to bank-issued eUSD stablecoins becoming the first to connect US bank accounts directly to on-chain dollars.
(2026-06-26). Two Moroccan ex-politicians jailed in drug trial. newarab.com 
Two Moroccan public figures have been sentenced to at least a decade in prison over a The case implicates more than 20 people accused of playing a role in a pervasive international drug network run by Said Naciri and Abdennabi Bioui, both former senior officials of Morocco's Authenticity and Moder…
(2026-06-26). How to add a person to a photo with AI in 2026 (and the tools worth using). independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-26). DTE Maha Direct 2nd Yr Diploma 2026 Admission Process Starts. ummid.com Online registration of the students seeking admission in Direct Second Year (DSD 26) Post SCC Polytechnic Diploma Courses in Engineering and Technology for the year 2026 has been started through the official website dsd26.dtemaharashtra.gov.in.
(2026-06-26). Which MENA teams can qualify for next stage of 2026 World Cup. newarab.com 
With A record number of MENA nations qualified for the expanded 48-team tournament, with Morocco already through to the Round of 32 and Egypt, Iran, Algeria, Saudi Arabia and Iraq still…
(2026-06-26). Testing the Dew-Point Anchor Hypothesis. wattsupwiththat.com By Andy May and Philip Mulholland Earlier this year Philip Mulholland published the details of his Dew-Point Anchor Hypothesis or "DPAH" (Mulholland P. , 2026a). The hypothesis assumes that the…
(2026-06-26). Marina Mabrey ties WNBA scoring record with 53 points; Tempo rout Sparks. aljazeera.com Toronto's Mabrey matches A'ja Wilson and Liz Cambage for the league's scoring record in 125-97 win for her team.
(2026-06-26). Trump adviser-turned-critic John Bolton pleads guilty to mishandling classified documents. geo.tv 
Former White House national security adviser John Bolton arrives at the US District Court for the District of Maryland, in Greenbelt, Maryland, US, June 26, 2026. — ReutersBolton faces up to five years in prison.Ex-NSA agrees to pay $2.25 million fine.Court sets Bolton sentencing for…
(2026-06-26). Bayer/Monsanto Wins Roundup Case as Supreme Court Blocks Suit over Link Between Herbicide & Cancer. democracynow.org 
The Supreme Court ruled 7-2 to restrict thousands of lawsuits claiming Bayer, the parent company of Monsanto, had a duty to warn consumers about potential cancer risks from its popular weed killer Roundup. The case before the Supreme Court began in St. Louis, Missouri, where a resident named John Durnell, who had used Roundup for decades and was later diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma, sued Monsanto under Missouri state law for not putting a warning label on its product. But because the federal Environmental Protection Agency found no cancer risk in its assessment of Roundup, the court has ruled against Durnell…
(2026-06-26). Netherlands beat Tunisia 3-1, enter World Cup knockouts as group winners. aljazeera.com Netherlands top Group F with seven points and will face Morocco in the round of 32 in Monterrey on Monday.
(2026-06-26). Brazilian corporate culture in the context of global geopolitical competition. strategic-culture.su One of the greatest obstacles to Brazil's development is its own corporate culture. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The decisi…
(2026-06-26). China's LineShine declared world's fastest Supercomputer. ummid.com In another significant technological achievement for China, its 'LineShine' has been named the world's fastest supercomputer at the International Supercomputing Conference (ISC) underway in Hamburg, Germany.
(2026-06-26). BOOK REVIEW: Making Progress: How good policy happens. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-26). Initial report on Bedford train collision confirms need for an independent rank-and-file inquiry. wsws.org The Rail Accident Investigation Branch is a state agency, funded through the Department for Transport and staffed largely by personnel drawn from the rail industry, regulatory bodies and government institutions. Its remit states that it "does not apportion blame, establish liability, enforce the law or pursue prosecutions."
(2026-06-26). Dangerous EU Momentum Towards Offshore Deportation Centers. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A German police officer takes a man to a deportation flight to Pakistan, February 25, 2025, Hesse, Germany. | © 2025 Boris Roessler/picture-alliance/dpa/AP Photo | The European Union is forging ahead on its quest to increase deportations regardless of the consequences for people's rights. On June 17, the European Parliament approved a Return Regulation that portends increased detention, forced removals, and externalization. Two days later, 19 EU states signed an open letter encouraging "full use of the new possibilities" of "return hubs." The idea is to send people, including famil…
(2026-06-26). Identified: Rice gene which boosts drought tolerance, grain yield. ummid.com A team of researchers at Chonnam National University has identified a rice gene that plays a dual role in protecting plants from environmental stress while supporting chloroplast development.
(2026-06-26). Senior DWP figure made ableist joke outside Access to Work inquiry. thecanary.co 
A senior civil servant in the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) made an ableist joke whilst waiting to give evidence on the department's failings. Disability News Service reports that Neil Couling, director general of DWP services and fraud, made the joke surrounded by other senior figures in a corridor in Portcullis House. They were […] | By
(2026-06-26). Russian City on Border with China Is Vibrant Hub for Trade, Cultural and People-to-People Exchanges. infobrics.org Blagoveshchensk, along the Amur, known as the Heilongjiang River in China, borders the Chinese city of Heihe…
(2026-06-26). Troy Juneteenth 19 Freedom Crawl Oakwood Community Center (Debra Garrett). mediasanctuary.org On Friday, June 19, 2026, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Network Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry covered the Troy Juneteenth passport, "Freedom Crawl" celebration, and events. The events were at five different locations in Troy. In this labor segment, Willie interviewed Debra Garrett, Executive Director of Shades of Cocoa Inc., at the first stop of the Troy Juneteenth Crawl, the Oakwood Community Center on 10th Street, about the day's activities.
(2026-06-26). Top 10 best-rated car accident lawyers Brisbane. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-26). Japan draw 1-1 with Sweden at World Cup to finish second in Group F. aljazeera.com Goals from Daizen Maeda and Anthony Elanga were enough to see both teams through to the Round of 32.
(2026-06-26). Mohammad Sabaaneh's desperate and defiant vision. mronline.org 
The cartoonist's new book 'Welcome To Hell' is a gripping exploration of life in Israeli detention facilities.
(2026-06-26). Europe burns in record 40‚ÑÉ heatwave as climate funding targets missed by trillions. wsws.org Burning fossil fuels to fill the pockets of the rich increasingly means burning human beings to death for profit—another way the capitalist system spitting out wars, pandemics and deaths of despair is toxic to human life.
(2026-06-26). India begins rolling out ePassport — How to Apply. ummid.com In a significant move towards modernization, India has started rolling put ePassport – a combined paper and electronic passport with a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Chip and an antenna embedded on it.
(2026-06-26). Loic Wacquant: Against Abolitionism. newleftreview.org A sociological critique of calls for the wholesale elimination of police, courts and prisons, arguing instead for a radical 'penal minimalism'—a better-funded system, with fewer suspects funnelled into it, and imprisonment a punishment of last resort.
(2026-06-26). An Israeli company could be about to enter Egypt's oil industry. newarab.com 
Israeli oil firm Ratio Petroleum this week agreed to acquire UK-based Pharos, which owns minority stakes in two oil concessions in Egypt's Western Desert. | The £124.3 million deal could be completed in the first half of 2027, subject to regulatory approvals. | Any deal would be controversial in Egypt, whose population is overwhelmingly opposed to normalised ties with Israel, des…
(2026-06-26). US judge holds prosecutor in contempt in Charlie Kirk murder case. aljazeera.com Judge says comments to the media by prosecutors about defendant violate rules of what can be said outside of court.
(2026-06-26). States that won't obey Trump order will have their mail ballots halted, postmaster says. mronline.org 
Postmaster General David Steiner defended the rule at a Senate hearing and dismissed accusations that…
(2026-06-26). Senate hearing on US Postal Service lays out proposals for delivery cuts, post office closures. wsws.org Under the guise of "reforming" USPS's supposedly "broken business model," senators and postal management discussed cutting delivery days, closing post offices, outsourcing work, raising prices, attacking workers' compensation and eliminating regulatory restraints on management.
(2026-06-26). Creatively factual Telegraph article claims Miliband is being mean to the military. thecanary.co 
On 25 June, low-grade looroll manufacturer the Telegraph published a perfect right-wing, rage-baiting scoop: the hated net zero secretary has blocked oil drilling, depriving the poor military of more money. The shock! The horror! The outraged clicks! The only problem? Both the Treasury and the Department for Energy Security say it's made-up. What's more, they […] | By
(2026-06-26). Living in the tropics: The home upgrades becoming essential in Cairns. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-26). Cook Islands set to head to the polls in six weeks — August 12. asiapacificreport.nz 
RNZ Pacific Cook Islanders are set to head to the polls in six weeks' time, the King's Representative of the Cook Islands, Sir Tom Marsters, has announced. In a radio announcement, Sir Tom said that on the advice tendered to him by Prime Minister Mark Brown to call for fresh elections, and pursuant to Article…
(2026-06-26). NYC mayor Mamdani marks Ashura with call to fight for justice. newarab.com 
Mamdani, a Shia Muslim who became New York City's first ever Muslim mayor at the beginning of 2026, He added: "Today, on the 10th day of M…
(2026-06-26). Building Systems Of Mutual Aid After Prison. popularresistance.org America's prison system does not end at the prison gate. For millions of formerly incarcerated people, release marks the beginning of another sentence—one enforced not by prison guards, but by laws, discrimination, economic exclusion, and a political system that too often values punishment over rehabilitation. While politicians routinely invoke the language of "second chances," returning citizens face barriers to housing, employment, education, voting, and even basic dignity that make successful reentry deliberately difficult.
(2026-06-26). Friday 6/26: The Historic Boycott Coors Commemoration Day In The Castro. indybay.org Corner of Market and Castro | San Francisco…
(2026-06-26). Forever wars: Israel's cycle of conflict shows no finish line. aljazeera.com Despite ceasefires and shifting military fronts, Israel's wars continue, with no clear end or lasting security gains.
(2026-06-26). Modi's India Where Hate is Rewarded. ummid.com When hate is rewarded with visibility, when insult is mistaken for courage, and when communal provocation is treated as political strategy, democracy itself begins to rot from within.
(2026-06-26). Rapper Lenny Eastside Talks to HMM Ahead of Upcoming Peformance at No Fun. mediasanctuary.org Local Rapper Lenny Eastside talks musical inspiration, being true to himself in his music, and how he got his name with Jacob Boston and Richard Sleeper ahead of his upcoming performance at No Fun.
(2026-06-26). Spanberger's labor betrayal is business as usual in Virginia. peoplesworld.org 
Last month, a veto by Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger threw labor into an uproar. Accusations of betrayal surrounded Spanberger's legislative action culminating in a protest demonstration in Richmond's Capitol Square on May 21. However, when viewed in the larger context of Virginia history, the governor's action unfortunately stands in continuity with an anti-labor Democratic Party …
(2026-06-26). Loved ones of Ulm 5 speak out on 'inhumane' prison conditions. newarab.com 
When five pro-Palestine activists were arrested over an alleged break-in at an Israeli-owned weapons factory in southern Germany, prosecutors did not treat the case as an act of political protest or even simply as trespass and property damage. Instead, in an echo of the increasingly draconian approach taken against Since Septem…
(2026-06-26). Canada Throws A Curveball As It Signals Interest In Joining GCAP Sixth-Gen Fighter Program. twz.com 
In the latest twist in Canada's long-running saga to field a new fighter, the country's defense minister has said that Ottawa is "interested in learning more about" the
(2026-06-26). The 2026 World Cup breaks the all-time World Cup goalscoring record. thecanary.co 
The 2026 World Cup has become the highest-scoring edition in the tournament's history, with 173 goals scored in just 59 matches. It has surpassed the previous record of 172 goals. That record was set at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar after 64 matches. The historic 173rd goal was scored by American defender Auston Trusty […] | By
(2026-06-26). Teamsters' Beverage Market Strike Enters Seventh Week. popularresistance.org 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 Beverage Market in the capital city have reported no progress in contract negotiations. Despite the absence of any evidence or claim of financial hardship, the company demands blatant and still unexplained wage cuts, job cuts, benefit cuts, and other demands, including a contract of "indetermin…
(2026-06-26). UK MPs reject Israeli lobbying inquiry on 'antisemitism' grounds. newarab.com 
The creator of a Speaking to The New Arab on Friday, Andy Kalil, who launched the petition in January, criticised the responses of several MPs during Monday's debate, which was broadcast on Parliament's YouTube channel. | The petition, which was launched in January and received more than 118,000 signatures, ra…
(2026-06-26). Pride under pressure: Successful LGBTQ fightback depends on working-class unity. peoplesworld.org 
They want us afraid, silent, or even gone. That's the only honest way to read what the far right has been doing to LGBTQ people in America over the past year and a half. Since Donald Trump returned to the White House, the federal government has been turned into a weapon aimed squarely at queer …
(2026-06-26). Plane debris seen at Beijing's tallest building: witness. geo.tv 
People sit reflected in a window overlooking the CITIC Tower, also known as China Zun, the tallest building in the Chinese capital, in Beijing, China, June 26, 2026. — ReutersAn eyewitness reported seeing plane debris and fire at the base of Beijing's tallest building on Friday, as…
(2026-06-26). Leaked emails reveal British intel instigated riots in occupied Ireland with twisted ploys. mronline.org 
Leaked emails expose how British military-intel officials deliberately provoked riots among occupied Ireland's Catholic and Protestant communities, which they then exploited to justify repression. In private diatribes, veterans of occupied Ireland who later became MI6 officers still obsess over "keeping Northern Ireland British" and mock the death of Bobby Sands.
(2026-06-26). From brain capture to intellectual sovereignty: The Twenty-Sixth Newsletter (2026). mronline.org 
Since the 1990s, an invisible intellectual architecture has shaped what counts as legitimate economic thought, narrowing debate until it seems like there are no alternatives. Reversing this brain capture is an urgent task.
(2026-06-26). Trump Donors, Billionaires And Oil Companies Fund The Alliance For Responsible Citizenship. popularresistance.org A high-profile conference for right-wing activists gathering in London this week has been funded by a host of American fossil fuel interests, major Trump donors, and billionaires who have bankrolled UK political parties, Unearthed and DeSmog have found. | The Alliance for Responsible Citizenship (ARC), running from 23-25 June at the Olympia in Kensington, has hosted appearances from British politicians including Nigel Farage and Kemi Badenoch alongside international stars of the libertarian and populist right. | The event's 4,000 attendees have also been able to hear speeches from leading figures in the Trump adm…
(2026-06-26). Australian ruling elite fawns over alleged war criminal Ben Roberts-Smith. wsws.org Despite being charged with five war crimes, including murder, Roberts-Smith is being treated as a respected public figure by the powers that be.
(2026-06-26). World Cup Joy Gave Way to Deportation Fears for Haitian Families. capitalbnews.org 
For one night this past Wednesday, Miami's Little Haiti forgot to be afraid. Haiti was on the field — its first World Cup appearance in more than half a century — and the neighborhood came alive in the way it used to: loud and together, Ruth Jeannoel recalled. Then Thursday arrived. The U.S. Supreme Court …
(2026-06-26). German government launches frontal assault on pensions. wsws.org The pension reforms seamlessly follow the abolition of Bàºrgergeld (welfare benefits) and the so-called "health reforms." Billions are being redistributed from the pockets of the needy, the sick, pensioners, the low-paid and workers into rearmament into the accounts of the super-rich.
(2026-06-26). 'Affordability crisis': How the Western housing crisis spiralled. aljazeera.com Rising rents and prices outpacing wages provoke global debate: Is housing a basic right or an investment asset?>
(2026-06-26). Court Upholds Life-Saving National Soot Air Quality Standard. commondreams.org Today, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit
(2026-06-26). No, The Conversation, the AMOC Doesn't Have an Image Problem. It Has a Credibility Problem. wattsupwiththat.com The AMOC issue in the media does not have an image problem, it has a credibility problem.
(2026-06-26). Addicted to War? War Fever, Trump Style. juancole.com (
(2026-06-26). Campaigners react to damning report on Nottingham maternity care failures. thecanary.co 
Charities and campaigning organisations have reacted with sadness and a damning lack of surprise to the findings of the Ockenden Report, which detailed extensive failings in maternity and neonatal care under Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) NHS Trust. The review's leader, independent senior midwife Donna Ockenden, included a detailed 18-point framework of 'Immediate and Essential Actions' […] | By
(2026-06-26). Supreme Court Strips Protections for Haitian & Syrian Immigrants in "Racially Inflected" Decision. democracynow.org 
Thousands of Haitians and Syrians living in the United States are newly at risk of deportation after the Supreme Court ruled to allow the Trump administration to strip them of "temporary protected status," or TPS. The program, designed for foreign citizens of countries the U.S. government believes are too unstable or dangerous to be returned to, often due to natural disasters or war, has been a major target of attack by the Trump administration and its anti-immigrant agenda. | "We are looking at the catastrophic deficit in the workforce in the United States if we allow this deportation machine a…
(2026-06-26). Rubio: US wants deal with Iran, but not 'at any price'. newarab.com 
Secretary of State Marco Rubio – in Bahrain as part of a regional tour to reassure Gulf partners hit hard by the Middle East war – also dismissed the idea of allowing Tehran to
(2026-06-26). I was DOGEd from USAID: 14 Million Will Die. scheerpost.com Alex Poppe Informed Comment JD Vance recently sat down with "Interesting Times" podcast host Ross Douthat. When Ross Douthat pointed out that the Trump administration had been "more hostile than any prior Republican administration…to the way we do humanitarian aid," the vice president argued that conservative or centrist parties "keep winning landslide elections in Latin …
(2026-06-26). After Pauline Hanson, Richard Marles makes more sense. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-26). We need your help! Project Esther is targeting AFGJ. wibailoutpeople.org "Project Esther outlined an ambitious plan to fight antisemitism by branding a broad range of critics of Israel as "effectively a terrorist support network" so that they could be deported, defunded, sued, fired, expelled, ostracized and otherwise excluded from what it considered "open society." Inside the Heritage Foundation's Plan to Crush the U.S. Palestinian Movement- …
(2026-06-26). Israel was behind 25% of the world's violations against children in 2025. thecanary.co 
Save the Children has responded to a new UN report by highlighting that Israel was responsible for at least one in four of the world's violations against children in 2025. And it stressed that, because only a minority of violations receive verification: these figures are just the tip of the iceberg With this in mind, […] | By
(2026-06-26). Activist group vows more pressure on Amazon over Israel tries. newarab.com 
An pro-Palestinian activist group focused on tech giant Amazon has pledged to intensify its campaign over what it describes as the company's complicity in Speaking to The New Arab, a representative from Amazon Worker Intifada called on the online retail giant to disclose its links with Israel, sever contracts with the Israeli military, and protect pro-Palestinian speech within the company. | The comments followed a recent demonstration outside the Amazon Spheres in Seattle, where activists urged the company to…
(2026-06-26). CWAers Hold Massive Rally for Affordable Healthcare. wibailoutpeople.org 
On June 18, 2026, over 3,000 CWA members, retirees, elected officials, local leaders, and allies rallied in Trenton at the New Jersey State House Annex, calling on state leaders to confront New Jersey's healthcare affordability crisis. Members took their case directly to legislators, calling on state leaders to lower costs without shifting more of the …
(2026-06-26). Who will control Africa's AI infrastructure, and at what cost? aljazeera.com Data centres and AI systems are expanding across Africa, bringing new pressure on energy and resources.
(2026-06-26). CUET (UG) 2026 Result: 1 Student Bags 100 Percentile in 4/5 Subjects. ummid.com In a remarkable academic performance a student, who appeared in the Common University Entrance Test 2026, scored a perfect 100 percentile in 4 of the 5 subjects he had opted, according to the CUET UG 2026 result announced today.
(2026-06-26). Palestine Action ban births new direct action groups. electronicintifada.net Watch our interview with former Filton 25 political prisoner Zoà´ Rogers.
(2026-06-26). China Urges India to View Ties as Partnership, not Rivalry. infobrics.org Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian highlighted the stable border situation and urged both nations to handle ties with a long-term, strategic perspective…
(2026-06-26). China unveils findings on blue hole in Huangyan Dao. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Ecology and Environment on Thursday released a report on a blue hole in Huangyan Dao in the South China Sea, describing it as the first known coral reef-formed blue hole identified in China.
(2026-06-26). Ms Rachel says world has failed Palestinian children at briefing. newarab.com 
(2026-06-26). How climate change gets under the skin. grist.org
(2026-06-26). NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam Answer Key: Steps, Link to Check. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) is publishing the OMR Answer Sheets, Recorded Responses of the candidates and the Provisional Answer Keys of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Re Exam 2026 (NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam) on the official website neet.nta.nic.in.
(2026-06-26). Detroit Federation of Teachers pushes through contract, as school closures, austerity continue. wsws.org The basic contradiction behind the tentative agreement is that district is offering limited raises while closing schools.
(2026-06-26). Why Holding Bitcoin Long-Term Beats Chasing Short-Term Pumps. moguldom.com The appeal of catching a Bitcoin price spike is understandable. Watching BTC surge 20% in a week makes sitting on the sidelines feel like a mistake. But the data consistently tells a different story, one where patience outperforms precision, and accumulation beats speculation. Active traders often overestimate their ability to time volatile markets. The reality …
(2026-06-26). Palestine Changed U.S. Politics— But Can the Democratic Party Be Reformed? thealtworld.com Three Zohran Mamdani-backed candidates scored decisive victories in New York City's Democratic primaries despite facing opposition from AIPAC-aligned forces. Running openly on Palestine and economic justice, all three won by wide margins. | Rania Khalek and Zoe Alexandra discuss the establishment backlash and why Palestine has become a political litmus test, with AIPAC funding increasingly seen as toxic. While welcoming the wins, they argue that lasting change requires building an independent political force beyond the Democratic Party. "The Democratic Party is, as I've seen my entire lifetime, is where movements…
(2026-06-26). How effective are NEET, other tests in evaluating students true potential? ummid.com Under India's present education system, it is impossible to make a fair assessment of a student's real potential…
(2026-06-26). The Iran war is the most unpopular major conflict in US history. responsiblestatecraft.org During an April Senate hearing dominated by debate over the Iran war, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth batted down criticisms from skeptical members of Congress,
(2026-06-26). Brexit disaster behind Britain's belligerence towards Russia. strategic-culture.su Perfidious Albion is up to its dirty tricks again. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The tenth anniversary of Brexit provides a…
(2026-06-26). Gulf states push incentives for investors, expats after war dents image. al-monitor.com Several Gulf states are working to recover their images as global havens of stability in the wake of the Iran war.
(2026-06-26). How Nigel Farage Twists the Facts About White Boys in Schools to Manufacture Racial Tension. bylinetimes.com 
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage is currently escalating his bid to scrap the Equality Act – which prohibits discrimination against anyone – by blaming ethnic minorities for the poor educational performance of white working class boys. | However, a Byline Times investigation reveals how he systematically cherry-picks and misrepresents the official data in order to make his case. | Farage used a series of white nationalist tropes in his 7,000-word essay on Substack on 15 June titled 'Britain is a two tier state — against white people', in which he called for the repeal of the 2010 Equality Act, describing it…
(2026-06-26). Richard Overy: Rethinking The Second World War. newleftreview.org Interviewed by Tom Stevenson, one of Britain's leading historians discusses the development of his understanding of the war as a terminal clash between imperial-colonial systems, built on close analysis of its interrelated military, political and economic dimensions.
(2026-06-26). We Stand at a Critical Moment in Earth's History. juancole.com Greenfield, Mass. (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — "Ecosystems, wildlife and the Earth itself are living beings with inherent rights to exist, evolve and regenerate." This, the Rights of Nature philosophy and movement, is led by Indigenous people worldwide who hold that humans are partners and guardians not owners of land, water and wildlife. Indigenous peoples perceive land, air and water as ancestors from whom they come. They identify who they themselves are through their rivers, their mountains, their forests who comprise their physical/spiritual life force. Behold stories of their successes for t…
(2026-06-26). UpScrolled: How Issam Hijazi is challenging Big Tech censorship. newarab.com 
(2026-06-26). Four new by-election wins boost Green Party momentum in London. thecanary.co 
The Green Party continued its winning streak in London on 25 June with four by-election wins. Green party candidates won in Dalston, Hackney Central, North Acton, and Woodside. Although the party had already taken many of these seats in May, the new by-election wins show its momentum in parts of the capital remains strong. Green […] | By
(2026-06-26). Barakah's Womb: Fes retreat on cycles, spirituality & sisterhood. newarab.com 
(2026-06-26). The Most Underappreciated Part of the Bipartisan Housing Bill. portside.org The Most Underappreciated Part of the Bipartisan Housing Bill |
(2026-06-26). 30-Year Sentence for Transporting Zines Is a Five-Alarm Fire for Free Speech. theintercept.com 
The harsh sentence for a defendant who wasn't even at the Prairieland protest is likely only the start of the Trump administration's efforts to outlaw free speech.
(2026-06-26). Heatwave: Greens call for emergency meeting of EU leaders. thecanary.co 
Amid a record-breaking heatwave across the continent, European environment ministers met in Luxembourg on 25 June. The European Green Party is calling on the ministers to prepare an emergency meeting of EU government leaders to urgently strengthen Europe's climate protections and the Green Deal. Ciarán Cuffe, co-chair of the European Green Party, said: This heatwave […] | By
(2026-06-26). 2026 World Cup breaks attendance record as fans defy heat and travel disruptions. thecanary.co 
The 2026 World Cup has made history in a big way, with FIFA announcing the highest spectator turnout in the tournament's history, surpassing the record that stood since the 1994 World Cup in the United States. 2026 World Cup breaks old record Total attendance at this year's tournament reached 3,605,357 spectators on 25 June, after […] | By
(2026-06-26). East China sees bustling summer farming at sea. ecns.cn An aerial drone photo taken on June 24, 2026 shows aquaculture workers head out to sea in fishing boats, including kelp harvesting and abalone feeding in Rongcheng, east China's Shandong Province.
(2026-06-26). Is Europe's Afghan Deportation Plan Giving the Taliban International Credibility? thinktank.pk For more than two decades, the European Union presented itself as one of the strongest defenders of democracy, women's rights, and human rights in Afghanistan. Following the Taliban's return to power in 2021 after the withdrawal of U.S. forces, Brussels repeatedly declared that it would not recognize the Taliban as Afghanistan's legitimate government. European sanctions, …
(2026-06-26). Palestinians resist Israel's efforts to take over the West Bank landmark, Solomon's Pools. mondoweiss.net 
Israel's Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has vowed to wrest control of the ancient Solomon's Pools site from the Palestinian Authority. Palestinians are responding by reclaiming the site and resisting Israeli efforts to seize more of the West Bank.
(2026-06-26). 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).
(2026-06-26). The Left Needs to Stop Running From the Past. thecanary.co 
Before Burnham won the Makerfield by-election, he condemned "40 years of neoliberalism." Blair retorted: "Back to the 70s?" Many voters cried out: "yes please!" And while people are still making their minds up about Andy Burnham, the truth is many people are disillusioned with the present and are reminiscing on the past as a better […] | By
(2026-06-26). Alaska governor vetoes single-use polystyrene foam foodware ban. nationofchange.org For now, polystyrene products will remain legal for use by commercial food vendors statewide.
(2026-06-26). At Seattle World Cup, FIFA Lets Rainbow Flags Fly. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Marchers with the Greater Seattle Business Association, Washington State's LGBTQ+ and allied chamber of commerce, during the annual Seattle Pride Parade, June 25, 2023. | © 2023 Lindsey Wasson/AP Photo…
(2026-06-26). Ask a Climate Therapist: How do I avoid getting trapped in the system I hope to change? grist.org 
Dear Leslie, | I work as a civil engineer, and I want to change the way roadway projects are seen, from constant expansion to holistic community-led improvement — but I feel like I don't have enough traction as an entry-level employee. I am scared I will get sucked into the system as it is now and never effect the change I envision. How do I make sure I don't fall into this trap? | — A Worried Engineer |
| Dear Worried Engineer, | While it might not feel like it, your co…
(2026-06-26). The price of miscalculation. onlineopinion.com.au A war launched to reshape the Middle East has instead exposed the limits of force – and the cost of misunderstanding a nation that has spent millennia learning how to endure.
(2026-06-26). Lawmakers urge BP to bargain with Indiana refinery's Steelworkers local. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—The Congressional Labor Caucus is urging new British Petroleum (BP) CEO Meg O'Neill to order bargaining in good faith on a new contract covering Steelworkers Local 7-1 members at its big Whiting, Ind., oil refinery, before something goes terribly wrong there. Led by new USW President Roxanne Brown and Local 7-1 President Eric Shultz, union …
(2026-06-26). How to protect yourself — and your yard — from ticks. whyy.org Experts say this summer is shaping up to be the worst tick season in a decade — and a lot of bites are happening in people's own backyards. | Fie – A female deer tick is seen under a University of Rhode Island microscope in the entomoloy lab March 18, 2002. Although it is easy to come in contact with ticks in Tennessee with it's many wooded areas, the huge majority of tick bites do not transmit disease to people, according to health officials. (AP Photo/ Victoria Arocho, File)…
(2026-06-26). Federal Judge Orders DOJ To Release Unredacted Epstein Files, Says Todd Blanche 'Conceded' To Violating Law. newsone.com 
Source: Probal Rashid / Getty | Apparently, neither a On Thursday, a federal judge ordered the Justice Department to either release unredacted versions of several files related to late billionaire sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein, or explain why it can't d…
(2026-06-26). "Round up all the new hires and tell them to vote yes" : UAW holds shotgun vote at Nexteer as opposition mounts to fourth sellout deal. wsws.org There is widespread opposition to the deal and deep anger over the way the UAW bureaucracy has defied the will of the membership.
(2026-06-26). Operating theatre assistants in Leeds take two-week strike over pay. wsws.org The hospitals impacted are Leeds General Infirmary, St James's University Hospital and Chapel Allerton Hospital.
(2026-06-26). USW 5 Maranthon Renewable Refinery Oil Workers Locked Out & On Strike In Concord. indybay.org USW5 Marathon renewable refinery workers have been locked out and are on strike in Concord, California. They talked about working conditions and their issues…
(2026-06-26). From Japan to Albany: A UAlbany International Student's Journey Through Campus Life. mediasanctuary.org In this interview, an international student from Japan shares what life is really like on the University at Albany campus—from navigating cultural differences and language barriers to finding community in student organizations, dorm life, and U.S. classrooms.
(2026-06-26). Ivory Coast coach Fae saddened by Schweinsteiger's 'African football' jab. aljazeera.com Former German player's comments that 'African football' is 'a bit unorthodox sometimes, a bit wild' sparked controversy.
(2026-06-26). What Oklahoma Businesses Should Know Before Signing a Managed Print Contract. moguldom.com Office technology drives the modern workplace. Organizations rely on daily print infrastructure to handle critical information. However, many executives overlook the true cost of their printers, and unmanaged print environments can drain corporate funds rapidly. Every piece of equipment requires attention. Offices must purchase toner regularly, hardware breaks down over time, and IT teams spend …
(2026-06-26). This is the story that Trump and the West don't want you to know. asiapacificreport.nz ANALYSIS: By Lim Tean Across my social media platforms, I encounter daily a particular brand of ignorance that I find increasingly impossible to ignore. Iran is dismissed as a crazy country ruled by medieval mullahs, its people caricatured as fanatics who chant "Death to America" for no coherent reason. And from that caricature flows a…
(2026-06-26). SGP and WSWS call for the release of Ercan Akpolat and all political prisoners in Türkiye. wsws.org On June 24, SGP Chairman Christoph Vandreier and Johannes Stern, editor of the German-language World Socialist Web Site, read out an open letter to Ambassador Gà∂khan Turan in front of the Turkish Embassy in Berlin.
(2026-06-26). Nathan Sperber: Beyond Neoliberalism? newleftreview.org Investigating the persistence—or retreat—of capital's great prog ≠rammatic offensive, along its many fronts: ideological struggle, policy prescription, macro-regulation of economic life, class direction. A multi-dimensional analysis of an uneven condition.
(2026-06-26). How Awe and "Overview Effect" May Shape Geography Learning. ummid.com A new study by the University of Phoenix College of General Studies has examined how awe and sense of place may influence how learners engage with and interpret geographic concepts, with implications for instructional design in online and classroom environments.
(2026-06-26). UP Polytechnic Counselling 2026: Choice Filling Begins. ummid.com The Joint Entrance Examination Council Uttar Pradesh (JEECUP) has asked the eligible candidates participating in the Uttar Pradesh Polytechnic Counselling to submit their college choices and preferences before June 30, 2026.
(2026-06-26). Support Independent Retailers Like Bookshop & Say No to Amazon Prime this 23-26 June 2026. indybay.org Irucka Embry requests that we avoid Amazon this Amazon Prime week & every day.
(2026-06-26). Sismo de magnitud 7.2 sacude Japón. radiohc.cu Un terremoto de magnitud 7.2 sacudió este jueves la costa norte de Japón, 25 minutos después de los sismos ocurridos en territorios venezolanos, pero las autoridades descartaron el peligro de tsunami. | Según la Agencia Meteorológica de Japón, el sismo tuvo epicentro frente a la costa oriental de la prefectura de Iwate, a una profundidad de unos 50 kilómetros. | El temblor se sintió en decenas de localidades del noreste y también de forma leve en la capital, Tokio. | Ocho personas resultaron heridas en las prefecturas de Aomori e Iwate, principalmente por caídas o golpes con objetos, sin que se reportaran casos g…
(2026-06-26). Extreme heat has devastating effects on agriculture and workers. wsws.org Anthropogenic global warming amplified this year by a record-breaking "Godzilla" Super El Nino, will have a catastrophic impact on food production and the working class.
(2026-06-26). NGOs demand int'l action to avert 'atrocities' in Sudan's Obeid. newarab.com 
Dozens of NGOs, including Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch, called on Friday for international action to avert looming "atrocities" in the Sudanese In an open letter addressed to member and observer states to the United Nations Human Rights Council, the 38 NGOs urged the Geneva-based body to "urgently address the situation in and around El Obeid", and to "take bold steps towards atrocity prevention and accountability". | A strategic hub in the southern Kordofan region, the city has…
(2026-06-26). 'Treasure Island' theater review: Classic novel adapted with new feminist touch. peoplesworld.org 
Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum's adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic pirate novel, Treasure Island, is absolutely good fun. Audiences today are used to watching action stories on screens, but beholding the WGTB troupers leap off the page onto the stage to enact duels, chases, pistol, musket, and cannon fire live and in the flesh, en …