(2026-06-23). Iran to let in inspectors, can sell its oil. ecns.cn "Everyone should know that the administration of the Strait of Hormuz will never go back to the way it was before the war," Ghalibaf said on his way back to Tehran after negotiations with the U.S. in Switzerland.
(2026-06-23). Pure Electric Vehicles soar to 25% of Europe Sales amid Iran Crisis. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The world's rush to electric vehicles, impelled by the Hormuz energy crisis, is not at all limited to China or Asia. BEV — 39.18%
| PHEV — 13.2%
| Hybrid — 8.2% | There are two things to note here. First, people are beginning to prefer battery-electric ov…
(2026-06-23). Israel busca sabotear acuerdo entre EE.UU. e Irán. radiohc.cu El ministro de Defensa de Pakistán, Khawaja Muhammad Asif afirmó este lunes que el incipiente acuerdo entre Irán y Estados Unidos supone ´un duro golpe ª para Israel y podría significar el ´final político ª de su primer ministro, Benjamín Netanyahu. | Según Asif, el Gobierno hebreo estaría haciendo ´todo lo posible ª por sabotear el entendimiento, consciente de que su éxito podría desembocar no solo en la caída de Netanyahu, sino también en su enjuiciamiento y eventual encarcelamiento. | El mandatario iraní, Masoud Pezeshkian, y el presidente estadounidense, Donald Trump, firma…
(2026-06-23). The American Way of War, War, War. juancole.com ( Here's the question nobody seems to be asking right now, though: What country will Donald Trump attack next? Yes, at the moment, he's still wildly wound up in his Iran war/truce/peace/or you name it (tomorrow). Yesterday, it was, of course, Venezuela, and next week it might b…
(2026-06-23). Iran's Pezeshkian says statements outside agreed text will not help negotiations. tribune.com.pk 
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Tuesday that the success of ongoing negotiations with the US depends on the full implementation of agreed commitments, stressing that statements made outside the agreed framework do not help advance the talks. | "The effectiveness of the talks depends on full commitment to the agreed obligations and their precise implementation. Progress on this path will be measured by practical adherence to accepted responsibilities. Statements outside the agreed text do not help advance the negotiations," said Pezeshkian in an X post. | The effectiveness of the talks depends on full…
(2026-06-23). Iran Challenges US Doctrine of Low-Intensity Warfare. juancole.com ( Talks between the US, Iran, Pakistan and Qatar
(2026-06-23). Tougher phase of US-Iran talks lies ahead but final deal within reach: DPM Dar. geo.tv 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif welcomes Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, as US Vice President JD Vance, US delegation members stand in the background, before the start of a quadrilateral meeting between the US Iran, Pakistan, and Qatar at the Lake Lucerne Summit, aimed at advancing a…
(2026-06-23). Sacramento Approves Ethical Investment Policy Amendment, Divests from Lockheed Martin. indybay.org Sacramento joins Alameda County, Richmond, Albany, Dublin, and Pasadena as well as communities across the country responding to the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) Movement's call to cut ties with the companies fueling genocide, apartheid, and war crimes, as well as systems of oppression here at home, like mass incarceration and immigrant detention and surveillance.
(2026-06-23). Faced with collective punishment, resilience in Cuba! wibailoutpeople.org 
The energy crisis gripping the country, caused by the U.S. blockade and exacerbated, as a form of collective punishment, by the executive orders of January and May, is forcing changes in the daily lives of Cubans Author: Anaisis Hidalgo Rodríguez | internet@granma.cu Author: àÅngel Freddy Pérez Cabrera | freddy@granma.cu Author: Julio Martínez Molina | informacion@granma.cu …
(2026-06-23). Industriales Strikes First in the Elite League Semifinals. radiohc.cu Havana, June 22 (RHC) — Industriales imposed their will today at the Latinoamericano Stadium with a 5-3 victory over Mayabeque and opened the semifinals of the IV Elite League of Cuban Baseball, marking their territory from their den. | The capital city team found a balance between precise pitching and timely offensive power to subdue the Huracanes, who had been their unwelcome shadow during the qualifying stage. | Andy Vargas pitched five dominant innings without allowing a run, but after he left the game, the tide turned, and Mayabeque capitalized on Alberto Hechavarría's wildness and a bases-loaded walk b…
(2026-06-23). Cuba declares Official Mourning for the death of Comandante Ramiro Valdés. radiohc.cu 
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel has decreed Official Mourning throughout the country for the death of Commander of the Revolution Ramiro Valdés Menéndez. | According to a presidential decree, the measure will be in effect from 6: 00 a.m. local time on June 23rd until midnight that same day. | During this period, the national flag will be flown at half-staff on public buildings and military institutions, as a sign of homage to the memory of the historic revolutionary leader. | The decree also establishes that the Ministries of the Revolutionary Armed Forces, the Interior and Foreign Affairs will be responsible f…
(2026-06-23). Cuba decreta duelo oficial por fallecimiento de Ramiro Valdés. radiohc.cu El presidente de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel decretó este lunes duelo oficial en todo el país por el deceso del Comandante de la Revolución Ramiro Valdés Menéndez. | De acuerdo con un decreto presidencial, la medida estará vigente desde las 06: 00, hora local del 23 de junio, hasta las 24: 00 de esa misma jornada. | Durante ese período, la bandera nacional será izada a media asta en los edificios públicos y las instituciones militares, en señal de homenaje a la memoria del histórico dirigente revolucionario. | El decreto establece, además, que los Ministerios de las Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias, del Interior y de Re…
(2026-06-23). Presidente de Cuba recibió a canciller vietnamita Le Hoai Trung. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel recibió este lunes a Le Hoai Trung, enviado especial, miembro del Buró Político del Partido Comunista de Vietnam y canciller de esa nación. | Mediante su cuenta oficial en la red social X, el mandatario dijo que en el encuentro ambas partes destacaron los históricos y sólidos lazos que unen a ambos partidos, gobiernos y pueblos.Agradecí la permanente solidaridad de los hermanos vietnamitas con Cuba", concluyó el presidente. | El canciller vietnamita, quien arribó a La Habana el pasado sábado en vi…
(2026-06-23). Cuba rendirá homenaje póstumo al Comandante de la Revolución Ramiro Valdés. radiohc.cu Cuba despedirá mañana martes al Comandante de la Revolución Ramiro Valdés Menéndez (1932-2026) con una jornada nacional de homenaje póstumo que se desarrollará de manera simultánea en La Habana, las capitales provinciales y el Municipio Especial Isla de la Juventud. | Según la información oficial divulgada este lunes en la capital cubana, el tributo se realizará a partir de las 10: 00, hora local, en la sede del Ministerio de las Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias, donde estarán expuestos los restos mortales del dirigente revolucionario para que autoridades, combatientes y población puedan tributarle honores. | De ma…
(2026-06-23). Cuba en reunión ministerial de Estados del Caribe. radiohc.cu Una representación de Cuba asistió a la XXXI Reunión Ordinaria del Consejo de Ministros de la Asociación de Estados del Caribe (AEC), celebrada este domingo en Ciudad Panamá bajo la presidencia pro témpore de la nación istmeña. | El portal del Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores, Cubaminrex informa que la delegación estuvo encabezada por Ileana Núñez Mordoche, directora general de América Latina y el Caribe de la Cancillería cubana, quien ratificó el compromiso de apoyar los objetivos fundacionales de la Asociación en favor del desarrollo sostenible del Gran Caribe. | En el encuentro, la representación cubana den…
(2026-06-23). En Nicaragua lamentan muerte de Comandante cubano Ramiro Valdés. radiohc.cu La comunidad de cubanos residentes en Nicaragua "Antonio Maceo ª y organizaciones de solidaridad expresaron este lunes su profundo pesar por el fallecimiento, a los 94 años de edad, del comandante de la Revolución de la isla, Ramiro Valdés Menéndez. | En dos mensajes las organizaciones lo calificaron como uno de los más destacados protagonistas de la lucha revolucionaria en la nación caribeña. | Los cubanos resaltaron la trayectoria histórica de Valdés Menéndez, al recordar que fue integrante de la Generación del Centenario, participante en el asalto al Cuartel Moncada (1953), expedicionario del yate Granma,…
(2026-06-23). Palestine Watch: Our First Edition of Gaza Reader ËتÊáÇÂä Ê≤ô June 2026 Edition. indybay.org Our first edition of Gaza Reader ËتÊáÇÂä Ê≤ô Volume One June 2026 Edition has just published! Articles are written from voices of the Global South and the inner-city people of color communities!
(2026-06-23). Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Pizzaballa makes solidarity visit to Gaza. aljazeera.com Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Cardinal Pizzaballa visited Gaza in a show of solidarity with its Christian community.
(2026-06-23). Will the US-Iran agreement suffer the fate of the "Gaza Agreement" ? unitedworldint.com Posted by by United World International 7 Min Read June 23, 2026 By Adem Kƒ±lƒ±àß, Political Scientist The agreement between the US and Iran, aimed at ending the war, which was initially planned to be signed with "wet signatures" in Switzerland and later became an agreement "signed remotely," was announced in large headlines, just like …
(2026-06-23). Every drop counts: Gaza's water crisis deepens as summer takes hold. icrc.org
(2026-06-23). Bullying investigated after rare Philippines school shooting kills three. aljazeera.com Three students are killed and seven others wounded after a rare school shooting in the central Philippines.
(2026-06-23). Shooting in Montreal leaves three dead including officer and suspect. geo.tv 
Damaged windows can be seen in the distance as police gather near the scene of a shooting in Montreal on June 22, 2026. — AFP
(2026-06-23). China bars government purchases of products made by 46 U.S. companies. ecns.cn Under the new measure, entities involved in government procurement activities are barred from purchasing products made by the listed U.S. firms, including Lockheed Martin Corporation and Raytheon Missiles & Defense.
(2026-06-23). US: Millions Lost Health Insurance When Subsidies Expired. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A room in the emergency department at UCI Health hospital in Irvine, California, US, November 6, 2025. | © 2025 Paul Bersebach/MediaNews Group/Orange County Register via Getty Images…
(2026-06-23). Hungary hopes to expand cooperation with China, says chamber vice president. ecns.cn According to Bornemissza, the steady growth of bilateral trade is driven by a combination of strategic political cooperation and economic complementarity. Hungary plays a bridging role between East and West and actively participates in the Belt and Road Initiative, providing a stable foundation for long-term cooperation.
(2026-06-23). Five Eyes intelligence alliance warns of threats from new AI models. aljazeera.com Frontier AI models are 'fundamentally transforming' offensive cyber capabilities, intelligence officials say.
(2026-06-23). Mbappe leads France to win over Iraq in lightning-delayed World Cup game. aljazeera.com Kylian Mbappe scores France's first two goals, with Ousmane Dembele adding the other in a 3-0 win against Iraq.
(2026-06-23). Navy's carrier battle group back after drill. ecns.cn A carrier battle group of the People's Liberation Army Navy, led by the aircraft carrier CNS Liaoning, concluded a long-range training deployment and returned to its homeport of Qingdao, Shandong province, on Monday, according to the PLA Navy.
(2026-06-22). Former U.S. Fed chair Alan Greenspan dies at 100. ecns.cn Alan Greenspan, who made several visits to China as chairman of the United States Federal Reserve and consistently brought a data-driven perspective to U.S.-China trade relations, died on Monday at the age of 100.
(2026-06-23). China unveils plan to boost foreign investment. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Commerce, along with other government departments, released an action plan on Monday to optimize foreign investment utilization.
(2026-06-23). Ukraine Drone Attacks Not Slowing Russian Advances in Donetsk. wibailoutpeople.org By David Sole, June 22, 2026, fighting-words.net/ Ukraine's use of large numbers of drones to attack deep into Russian territory are not slowing Russian military advances on the ground. The entire, Western backed, drone campaign is actually designed to divert attention from battlefield losses that are bringing Russia closer to full control of the Donetsk …
(2026-06-23). Iraq fans 'proud' and joyful despite World Cup loss to France. aljazeera.com Iraqis in Philadelphia weather Mbappe and a storm, but still find happiness in their team's FIFA World Cup performance.
(2026-06-23). The sweet sound of music in a fascist dystopian world. indybay.org Fatdog, a.k.a. Fatty, owner of Subway Guitars, playing a handmade guitar of mine that I built.
(2026-06-23). Thursday 6/25: Tell Target to Stand Up To ICE! indybay.org Metreon Target: 789 Mission Street. Meet on the sidewalk by the Mission Street entrance.
(2026-06-23). Monday 6/22: No Monarchs Monday: Weekly Protest at Tesla in San Francisco. indybay.org At the Tesla Dealership, 999 Van Ness (corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell), San Francisco…
(2026-06-23). Friday 7/17: Haight Ashbury Peace Vigil. indybay.org Corner of Fell and Masonic (at the Panhandle).
(2026-06-23). Juneteenth & Fight Today Against Resegregation & A Fascist Government-Time For Mass Action. indybay.org The rise of fascism and the attack on Black representation in the South are connected since the supporters of fascism want to disenfranchise the entire Black population yet there has been no national action against this direct fascist racist attack to bring back segregation. Retired ILWU Local 10 secretary-treasurer talks about the need to build a national working class mobilization against the attack on Black representation and to prepare for a fascist attempt to impose martial law to prevent any transfer of power.
(2026-06-23). Sri Lanka: JVP/NPP government prepares to further suppress media freedom. wsws.org In the guise of upholding "professional standards", the establishment of the Chartered Institute of Media Professionals is aimed at bringing all media workers under state control.
(2026-06-23). Intangible cultural heritage shows staged in Chongqing to celebrate Dragon Boat Festival. ecns.cn Tongliang District of Chongqing celebrated the Dragon Boat Festival with a large-scale show and dragon boat races. On Thursday evening, the intangible cultural heritage landscape show Chasing Dreams: Tongliang Dragon was staged in Tongliang District.
(2026-06-23). Chinese referees take World Cup stage. ecns.cn Chinese referees marked a new World Cup milestone on Saturday as Ma Ning, Zhou Fei and Fu Ming took charge of the Group E encounter between Ecuador and Curacao.
(2026-06-23). China's AI weather agent being deployed globally. ecns.cn A specialized artificial intelligence system developed by the Shanghai Meteorological Service is being deployed across dozens of developing nations to combat increasingly severe urban climate risks, marking a major expansion of China's role in global humanitarian tech.
(2026-06-23). The ignominious role of the Chilean "left" in Kast's sweeping assault on immigrants. wsws.org The pseudo-left government provided a "progressive" cover for a xenophobic assault that the right could never have legitimized on its own.
(2026-06-23). Unlocking Chinese Cities | Gyantse weaves Tibetan aesthetics onto global stage. ecns.cn A single piece of Pulu showcases Tibetan aesthetics to the world. From little looms in Gyantse, Xizang Autonomous Region, to the fashion windows in Paris and further to international events at the United Nations, Pulu, this textile carrying a millennium of cultural heritage is capturing the world's attention.
(2026-06-22). 5G tech transforms factory in Zhejiang province. ecns.cn The first commercial 5G local area network in Zhejiang province has successfully transformed the China Jushi fiberglass factory into a highly efficient, unmanned smart manufacturing hub.
(2026-06-23). Last one, the best one? How Lionel Messi keeps doing it at the World Cup. aljazeera.com Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni, who has built an ecosystem around Messi, lauds the captain's commitment to the team.
(2026-06-23). Relief for Tehran as US suspends oil sanctions on Iran till August 21 | What it means for India ? ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: The United States has temporarily suspended sanctions on Iranian crude oil exports till August 21 paving way for Iranian barrels to return to India after years of restrictions.As part o | Relief for Tehran as US suspends oil sanctions on Iran till August 21 | What it means for India ?
(2026-06-23). Saturday 6/27: Oakland: All of U.S. 250 – We Must Reclaim & Repair OUR Democracy Rally. indybay.org West Oakland Bart Station | 1451 7th Street | Oakland, CA 94607…
(2026-06-23). Saturday 6/27: Volunteer Workday ⚪ Lompico Pond Restoration Project. indybay.org Lompico Pond (aka "Guacamole Pond" officially "Lake Lompico") | ~ 11603 Lakeshore Dr. (Felton CA 95018) near Lake Blvd…
(2026-06-23). Alan Greenspan, former US Federal Reserve chairman, dies at 100. aljazeera.com Alan Greenspan, one of the most influential economic policymakers in modern US history, has died aged 100.
(2026-06-23). MNA UM-PNC March on the Regents THIS THURSDAY June 25. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-06-23). Temperatures to Hit Record-Breaking 38C as 'Heat Dome' Heads For Britain. wattsupwiththat.com Temperatures will climb to a record-breaking 38C next week as a 'heat dome' is set to hit Britain, with the Met Office issuing a new four-day warning for extreme weather.
(2026-06-23). Mass protest on Prinkipo against arrest of Mayor Ercan Akpolat. wsws.org While a mass protest was held on Sunday in Bàºyàºkada against the operation targeting the municipality, Mayor Akpolat was brought before a court on Monday.
(2026-06-23). The climate cult's war on American freedom. wattsupwiththat.com From Restoration News: Since the 1960s, climate alarmists have predicted the end of the world — and they've been wrong every single time. Craig Rucker, co-founder of CFACT, has spent four decades on the front lines fighting back, attending 30 UN climate conferences, and watching the green movement metastasize from junk science into a full-blown religion. He joins Restoration Spotlight to expose the anti-human agenda hiding behind the data.
(2026-06-23). 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…
(2026-06-23). Job cuts mount across Australia. wsws.org Overall employment fell by 300,000 from April to May, with full-time jobs accounting for a disproportionate share of the cuts.
(2026-06-23). Sunday 6/28: Window on the west Bank. indybay.org San José Peace & Justice Center | 48 South 7th Street | San José, CA 95112…
(2026-06-23). Saturday 6/27: Next250: INTERdependence Mass Mobilization for Inclusive Democracy & Economic Justice. indybay.org Nationwide mass mobilization…
(2026-06-23). China stands ready to have closer exchanges with Austria: Foreing Ministry spokesperson. ecns.cn As China and Austria mark the 55th anniversary of diplomatic relations, China stands ready to have closer exchanges, build up consensus and carry forward the friendship with Austria for greater progress in developing the friendly strategic partnership, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Monday.
(2026-06-23). 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.
(2026-06-23). At least 18 dead in France, including two children in hot car, as Europe bakes. tribune.com.pk 
At least 18 people died in France, including two children left in a hot car, as a heatwave hung over Europe, smashing temperature records in several cities on Tuesday. | As schools in France closed or modified timetables, forecasters in Britain predicted temperatures could break records for June this week. | The temperature in Bordeaux in France's western wine country rose to 41.9 degrees Celsius (107.4 degrees Fahrenheit), breaking a record set last August. In Poitiers in central France, it reached 41.2 C, beating a previous high set in 1947. | In San Sebastian, in Spain's traditionally c…
(2026-06-23). Saturday 7/25: Trump Regime Takedown (every Saturday). indybay.org corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell St, San Francisco…
(2026-06-23). Cafe in San Pablo Considered to Be One of Ultimate Gourmet Dining Experiences. indybay.org Mely's Cafe in San Pablo, California Considered to Be One of Ultimate San Francisco Bay Area Fine Dining Establishments.
(2026-06-23). Revolving Door in Britain and the Crisis of Governance in the West. wibailoutpeople.org The resignation of Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will result in the seventh leader in the United Kingdom in a decade as the working class faces worsening socioeconomic conditions amid a growth in far-right electoral successes and racist violence in the streets By Abayomi AzikiweEditor, Pan-African News WireMonday June 22, 2026Political Review After months of …
(2026-06-23). Israeli strike kills Palestinian girl on her way to sit exam. aljazeera.com 17-year-old Raghad Ashour was walking to school to take an exam when she was killed in an Israeli strike.
(2026-06-23). Dong ethnic group marks end of rice planting season in Guizhou. ecns.cn People of Dong ethnic group celebrate Guan Yan Men (Closing the rice seedlings gate) in Liping County, Southwest China's Guizhou Province, June 20, 2026. This tradition marks the day when farmers finish rice seedling planting.
(2026-06-23). Chinese officials take World Cup stage. ecns.cn Chinese match officials marked a new World Cup milestone on Saturday as Ma Ning, Zhou Fei and Fu Ming were assigned to the Group E match between Ecuador and Curacao.
(2026-06-23). Wednesday 6/24: General Dynamics out of Sonoma County! indybay.org 701 McClelland Drive, Windsor, CA…
(2026-06-23). China's hit movie 'Dear You' touches hearts at British premiere. ecns.cn China's word-of-mouth movie sensation "Dear You" held its British premiere in central London on Saturday, ahead of its theatrical release in Britain and Ireland on June 26.
(2026-06-23). US joins UN in warning 'mass atrocities' imminent in Sudan. newarab.com 
The United States on Monday warned that "mass atrocities" could soon be perpetrated in The majority-Muslim southern city, in the Kordofan region of Sudan, has been under siege for several months by the
(2026-06-23). ILWU6 Workers Strike Crockett C&H ASR Sugar Plant To Protect Their Contract & Conditions. indybay.org ILWU Local 6 workers at the C& H sugar refinery owned by the ASR conglomerate are trying to force major concessions on workers and they have been forced to go out on strike. They talked about the issues including the use of scabs by the company.
(2026-06-23). Unremitting efforts seen as key to progress. ecns.cn The saying reflected more than a play on words. Along the eastern foothills of the Taihang Mountains, several counties had long struggled with constraints of terrain and resources. In Xingtang, a traditional agricultural county, quality farm products often failed to reach wider markets because they lacked strong brands and sales channels.
(2026-06-22). China, India should regard each other as partners: Wang Yi. ecns.cn China and India should view each other as cooperation partners rather than competitors, respect each other's core interests and properly handle sensitive issues, China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi has said.
(2026-06-23). Tradition takes center stage during holiday. ecns.cn Cultural experiences took center stage during the just-concluded Dragon Boat Festival holiday as people from across the country embarked on journeys in search of traditional festivities involving boat races, rituals and seasonal foods, travel agencies said.
(2026-06-23). On Juneteenth, ILWU Local 10 VP Trent Willis Talks About History & Struggle For General Strike. indybay.org ILWU Local 10 commemorated Juneteenth and VP Trent Willis talked about the history of Black workers and the fight for a general strike today.
(2026-06-23). Trump to visit Mack Trucks plant in Pennsylvania on Tuesday to promote militarism and economic nationalism. wsws.org The visit comes just days after Will Lehman, a rank-and-file worker at the plant and a socialist, was nominated for president of the United Auto Workers at the union's Constitutional Convention in Detroit.
(2026-06-23). China launches joint probe into formamide in infant diapers. ecns.cn Chinese authorities have formed a joint investigation team to examine reports of formamide in baby diapers and said actions will be taken in accordance with laws and regulations.
(2026-06-23). OAKLAND BASED SPEED METAL BAND TRENCHER CONFIRMED FOR NAZIS. indybay.org Oakland Speed Metal Band Trencher has played in punk/DIY spaces and been in community with punks. But they are racist, violent, Nazi Trump supporters.
(2026-06-23). Aerial view of A're Wetland in Xizang. ecns.cn This photo, taken on June 21, 2026, shows yaks and sheep graze in the A're Wetland in Lhasa, Xizang Autonomous Region.
(2026-06-23). Shuffling the deckchairs on Labour's sinking ship. wsws.org The Corbynites and the trade union bureaucracy, which suppressed and betrayed the major strikes which erupted against the Tory government, have stymied every attempt to develop a working class, socialist opposition to Starmer's Labour.
(2026-06-23). 18 killed, two children found dead in hot car in France as heatwave crisis deepens in Europe. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: At least 18 people died in France, including two children left in a hot car as Europe reels under severe heatwave with temperature soaring in several cities on Monday. A severe hea | 18 killed, two children found dead in hot car in France as heatwave crisis deepens in Europe…
(2026-06-23). The scum rises to the top: Reflecting Pool fiasco epitomizes Trump's Washington. wsws.org The debacle is both an apt metaphor for Trump's role in American politics and an encapsulation of the most degraded aspects of this administration.
(2026-06-23). Another industrial inferno in Los Angeles working class neighborhood. wsws.org Decades of bipartisan deregulation have transformed California into an industrial tinderbox, endangering workers and entire working-class communities.
(2026-06-23). Saturday 6/20: Free virtual screening of "My Palestine" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_is4D……
(2026-06-22). 2026 Summer Davos highlights innovation, sustainability, cooperation. ecns.cn Outside the conference venue in the northeastern Chinese port city of Dalian, fleets of sleek electric cars glide quietly through the streets, autonomous buses shuttle between designated stops, and hydrogen-powered coaches stand ready to transport delegates arriving for the 2026 Summer Davos forum.
(2026-06-23). 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.
(2026-06-23). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org Some 60,000 nurses in British Columbia are pressing for strike action after rejecting a miserable contact offer presented by their union.
(2026-06-23). US watchdog opens probe after Tesla crashes into Texas home, killing woman. aljazeera.com Road safety regulator investigates crash involving a Model 3 that had been reportedly operating in self-driving mode.
(2026-06-23). Anniversary of the Nazi invasion of the Soviet Union: Pistorius prepares war against Russia in Lithuania. wsws.org On Monday, Defence Minister Boris Pistorius visited Lithuania to take part in the first major exercise of the Bundeswehr's Armoured Brigade 45 stationed there.
(2026-06-23). China places 10 U.S. entities on export control list. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Commerce announced on Monday that it has decided to add 10 U.S. entities to its export control list, citing the need to safeguard national security and interests and fulfill international obligations, including non-proliferation.
(2026-06-23). Trump administration conducting mass firings at top US intelligence agency: CNN. tribune.com.pk 
The Trump administration on Monday began conducting mass firings at the top US intelligence agency, according to CNN. | The pink slips are reportedly being handed out to possibly hundreds of employees at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) and are being conducted by President Donald Trump's hand-picked acting Director Bill Pulte, whose appointment attracted much controversy in Congress, as he has no background in intelligence. | "The deep state firings have begun," a source told CNN, who first reported the firings. However, the specific number of jobs being eliminated has not yet been re…
(2026-06-23). Insurance companies use rate shopping to boost returns from private credit. wsws.org The use of private ratings for debt held by insurance firms, increasingly with private equity firms, has risen 10-fold since 2018.
(2026-06-23). Saturday 6/27: San Jose: All Of U.S. 250 – Stop White Nationalism! Save Our Rights & Democracy Rally. indybay.org Intersection of Stevens Creek Blvd. and Winchester Blvd, | San Jose/Santa Clara border…
(2026-06-23). Protest at Petco for Selling Live Animals as Campaign Grows to Ban Retail Animal Sales. indybay.org With Bay Area cities moving to ban retail sale of animals, advocates protested in San Mateo to bring attention to cruelty of the exotic pet trade…
(2026-06-23). Messi becomes the World Cup's all-time top goalscorer. aljazeera.com Lionel Messi became the highest goalscorer in World Cup history after scoring his 17th and 18th tournament goals.
(2026-06-23). Explore our Ancient African New Day our Ancient Future. indybay.org 2026 African New Year's Day, we are living in a moment when 25,920 years of African astronomical knowledge converges with the future documented throughout our Black Agriculture Resource Network…
(2026-06-23). China's consumer market steady during Dragon Boat Festival holiday. ecns.cn China's consumer market maintained stable operation during the Dragon Boat Festival holiday, with sufficient supply and stable prices of daily necessities, the Ministry of Commerce said Sunday.
(2026-06-23). Madison: Union Food Service Workers Supporters Pack School Board Meeting. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-06-23). Messi: All-time Top Scorer in World Cups. radiohc.cu Havana, June 22 (RHC) — After winning the title in Qatar 2022, it seemed that the mission of the Argentine Lionel Messi on this planet had been accomplished. Still, today he added another milestone by becoming the all-time top scorer in World Cups. | The magnitude of the feat didn't warrant a penalty, and the football gods intervened, sending Messi's spot kick against Austria on Monday wide. | However, in the 39th minute, he scored in his preferred style, from outside the box, at the modern Dallas Cowboys stadium. | That goal also made him the all-time leading scorer from long range in World Cup history, as…
(2026-06-23). Bangladeshi PM to visit China. ecns.cn At the invitation of Chinese Premier Li Qiang, Prime Minister of the People's Republic of Bangladesh Tarique Rahman will pay an official visit to China from June 24 to 26, the Chinese Foreign Ministry announced on Monday.
(2026-06-22). Hong Kong fire survivors rebuild lives from ashes. ecns.cn Lau is counting the days to June 30, a deadline that offers survivors of Hong Kong's Wang Fuk Court fire tragedy a potential new start in life after about seven months in the wilderness.
(2026-06-23). ICRC Advances Efforts to Adopt African Union Declaration to Strengthen IHL on the Continent. icrc.org
(2026-06-23). Mali: ICRC steps up support to people affected by armed violence. icrc.org
(2026-06-23). Iran: ICRC delivers 18 tonnes of humanitarian supplies to support emergency response. icrc.org
(2026-06-23). Regarding the Grand Jury, Raids, and Anti-Repression in the Bay Area. indybay.org
(2026-06-23). Search Continues for People Missing in Connection with Armed Conflicts of the 1990s and August 2008 and their aftermath. icrc.org
(2026-06-23). 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
(2026-06-23). Latin America and the Caribbean: When seeking medical care is dangerous. icrc.org
(2026-06-23). Jordan: The Essay Competition on International Humanitarian Law. icrc.org
(2026-06-23). Libya in 2025: Standing alongside communities affected by conflict and violence. icrc.org
(2026-06-23). France defeats Iraq in Philly's weather-delayed 3rd FIFA World Cup game. whyy.org
(2026-06-23). Penal repression of serious violations of international humanitarian law — Factsheet. icrc.org
(2026-06-23). Egypt: States Convene in Cairo to Reinforce Respect for Rules of War Amid Rising Conflicts. icrc.org
(2026-06-23). Certificates and declarations of absence: A guidance note. icrc.org
(2026-06-23). Where is my family? The search for missing loved ones in Africa's oldest and newest refugee camps. icrc.org
(2026-06-23). Advocacy paper: A key opportunity to prevent the development of unacceptable autonomous weapons. icrc.org
(2026-06-23). ICRC, Xinhua News Agency and Fudan University host Content Creators Forum on humanitarian storytelling and empathy. icrc.org
(2026-06-23). ICRC and Asian Development Bank formalize their first institutional partnership. icrc.org
(2026-06-23). Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: Red Cross volunteers at the heart of the response in Bunia. icrc.org
(2026-06-23). Bosnia and Herzegovina: Mine risk education reduces risks and saves lives — but the danger is far from over. icrc.org
(2026-06-23). Sudan: ICRC RED aircraft makes first Port Sudan—Khartoum flight since war began. icrc.org
(2026-06-23). Frequently asked questions: Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the military domain. icrc.org
(2026-06-23). "I'm already injured. Getting Ebola doesn't bear thinking about." The Kivus face a double crisis — conflicts and an epidemic. icrc.org
(2026-06-23). Click to Care: Humanity in a Digital World. icrc.org
(2026-06-23). Frequently asked questions: Understanding the ICRC's neutrality. icrc.org
(2026-06-23). 2026 Folsom Juneteenth – Dia de Los Negroes toward an official paid City Holiday. indybay.org Our global economy is currently running on a broken circuit, by injecting direct liquidity into the hands of those who can probe generational harm, we aren't just paying a debt—we are performing a massive market intervention to unlock 'stranded' human capital and create millions of new consumers, homeowners, and entrepreneurs." according to a leading economist invited to present new strategies during Folsom Juneteenth events.
(2026-06-23). México, Oaxaca: 6to Foro informativo por la Defensa del Agua, el Territorio y la Vida… indybay.org México, Oaxaca 27 de Junio 2026 | San José Chichihualtepec, Chazumba, Oaxaca | 6to Foro informativo: Por la Defensa del Agua, el Territorio y la Vida. Por la Autodeterminación de los Pueblos: Territorios Libres de Minería…
(2026-06-23). Saturday 6/27: Anti-Fascist Protest Supporting Truth, Equality & Freedom for All (San Mateo). indybay.org Intersection of 31st Ave. and El Camino Real | San Mateo, CA 94403 US…
(2026-06-22). Alexander Zevin: Trump's Gulf War. newleftreview.org Asymmetries of the US-Israeli assault on Iran, as an uneasy balance holds between Tehran's tourniquet on the Strait of Hormuz—and the world economy—and the enormous firepower of the aggressors, at the end of the first round.
(2026-06-22). US authorizes Iranian oil sales amid talks on final peace deal. tribune.com.pk 
The United States authorized Iranian oil sales on Monday, easing decades-old sanctions as it pushes toward a final peace deal with Tehran in return for commitments on nuclear inspections and free transit through the Strait of Hormuz. | The general license, announced by the Treasury Department, allows the sale of crude oil, petrochemical, and petroleum products of Iranian origin through August 21. | The license says Iranian oil can be imported into the US when necessary to complete its sale, delivery, or offloading. The US has not meaningfully ‚Å impor…
(2026-06-22). Iran closes Strait of Hormuz after Israel bombs Lebanon. ummid.com Three days after the Strait of Hormuz was opened following the signing of a deal between Iran and United States, Tehran Saturday closed the key waterway between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman accusing Israel of violating the terms of the deal dubbed as Islamabad MoU.
(2026-06-22). US, Iran hold firstround of 'fragile' talks. tribune.com.pk 
US and Iranian negotiators ended the first round of high-stakes talks in Switzerland on Sunday without a breakthrough, as back-channel diplomacy continues amid mounting tensions triggered by renewed US threats, Iranian objections and escalating regional instability linked to Lebanon and the Strait of Hormuz. | The quadrilateral talks, called 'Lake Lucerne Summit' at the Burgenstock resort lasted about 80 minutes, according to Iranian state media. The US and Iranian negotiating teams also held separate private talks with Pakistani and Qatari officials, various US media outlet stated. | CNN quoting its diplomati…
(2026-06-22). Vance says 'very good foundation' laid for final Iran deal after Switzerland talks. tribune.com.pk 
US Vice President JD Vance said on Monday that negotiations with Iran at the Burgenstock resort in Switzerland had made significant progress, adding that the parties had laid a "very good foundation" for reaching a final agreement. | "Yesterday was a very, very good day. We made a lot of good progress," Vance told reporters after talks involving US and Iranian officials, alongside mediators from Qatar and Pakistan. | He said the discussions achieved several key objectives, including establishing mechanisms to keep the Strait of Hormuz open and a deconfliction mechanism between Israel and Lebanon. | The arrange…
(2026-06-22). 'Iran would have had nuclear bomb': Can Bibi stop Mojtaba Khamenei from getting nuke weapons. hindustantimes.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reaffirmed his long-standing position that Iran must never acquire a nuclear weapon, stating that Israel's actions have prevented what he described as an existential threat. In recent remarks, Netanyahu claimed that military operations disrupted Iran's nuclear infrastructure and set back its weapons development capabilities, including targeting key personnel involved in the program. He reiterated that Israel will continue to act to stop Iran's nuclear ambitions "with or without agreements," while also referencing cooperation with the United States in past strikes. The…
(2026-06-22). Iran to accept major inspections to ensure 'nuclear honesty': Trump. tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump on Monday said Iran would agree to extensive weapons inspections aimed at ensuring what he described as "nuclear honesty" in the years ahead. | In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump wrote: "Everybody is fully aware that Iran will agree to have Major Weapons Inspections in order to ensure 'Nuclear Honesty' long into the future." | truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/1167948… | Meanwhile, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Bahrain this week to discuss regional security following a memorandum of understanding reach…
(2026-06-22). Iran denies nuclear inspector claim as US eases oil sanctions. newarab.com 
The United States temporarily suspended sanctions on Iranian oil on Monday as Tehran denied claims by Vice President Last week, Tehran and Washington signed a
(2026-06-22). China's top diplomat meets Iranian deputy security chief after Switzerland talks with US. tribune.com.pk 
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday met Iranian Deputy Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council Ghadir Nezami on the sidelines of the BRICS meeting in New Delhi, following Tehran's talks with the US in Switzerland. | The two discussed regional developments, bilateral cooperation and the implementation of the peace agreement, according to a statement from the Iranian Embassy in India. | The first round of four-party talks involving Iran and the United States (US), with mediation by Qatar and Pakistan, concluded in Switzerland on Monday, marking the first formal engagement since the signing of t…
(2026-06-22). When the Iran war is over: Why the West Bank may be Netanyahu's next front. peoplesworld.org 
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing perhaps the most precarious moment of his political career. He knows it. His allies know it. And his rivals—both within his coalition and across Israel's political spectrum—are preparing to capitalize on his growing weakness. Former Israeli Justice Minister Haim Ramon, who also served as deputy prime minister between …
(2026-06-22). US, Iran make 'encouraging progress' in first peace talks. newarab.com 
This live blog has now ended. Make sure to follow us for the latest news on Here were the key updates of the day: | • Mediators Pakistan and Qatar say "encouraging progress" on the first day of high-level talks in Switzerland between the US and Iran. The two sides agreed on a "a roadmap for a final deal to be reached within 60 days", which included a "de-confliction cell" to ensure an end to Israeli military operat…
(2026-06-22). Qatar blast underscores challenges in race to restart Gulf energy flows. al-monitor.com The deadly explosion marks an early test of Gulf efforts to revive oil and gas production following a historic energy supply shock caused by the US-Israel-Iran war.
(2026-06-22). Trump allies defend him to Israelis anxious over Iran deal. al-monitor.com By Alexander Cornwell and Benjamin RaabJERUSALEM, June 22 (Reuters) – American allies of President Donald Trump this week defended him to an Israeli public anxious about a U.S. interim deal with Iran and White House criticism that together appeared to signal fissures in Israel's decades-old alliance with Washington.The U.S.-Israeli relationship has been on a roller coaster, from the early confidence they shared after their joint attack on Iran to public disagreements between Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over how to end the four-month-old war.
(2026-06-22). Iran Prioritizes Lebanon In Switzerland Talks. popularresistance.org Iran's negotiating team began Pakistani and Qatari-mediated discussions with Washington in Bàºrgenstock, Switzerland, on 21 June, as a cautious calm prevailed across south Lebanon following an initial postponement of the talks over Israeli war crimes in the Levantine nation. | The talks mark Tehran's effort to "prioritize" the Lebanon clause of the new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the US and Iran. | The Iranian team, led by Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, had arrived in Switzerland the night before.
(2026-06-22). Headlines for June 22, 2026. democracynow.org Progress Cited in U.S.-Iran Talks Despite Trump's Threat to Resume Bombing, Despite "Ceasefire," Israel Killed 83 in Lebanon on Friday, Lebanese Turtle Conservationist Mona Khalil, 76, Dies After Israeli Attack on Her Home, Gaza: Israel Kills Al Jazeera Cameraman Ahmed Wishah, Keir Starmer Resigns as PM Amid Mounting Pressure from Labour Party, Trump-Backed Far-Right Lawyer Wins Colombian Presidential Election, Bolivia Declares State of Emergency, Military Deployed to Quell Protests, Under Intense U.S. Pressure, Cuban Lawmakers Approve Sweeping Economic Changes, Salah Sarsour, Head of Wisconsin&…
(2026-06-22). JD Vance asks Israel to get on board, else… ummid.com In a stern warning to the Israeli government, U.S. Vice President JD Vance Thursday June 18, 2026 asked the Netanyahu led-Zionist regime to get on board with President Donald Trump's peace deal with Iran or risk losing its closest ally.
(2026-06-22). 13 dead, dozens injured, after blast during restart at giant Qatar LNG site. tribune.com.pk 
At least 13 people were killed and dozens injured after an explosion at Qatar's massive Ras Laffan liquefied natural (LNG) gas complex which occurred as workers were restarting operations halted after an Iranian attack in March. | Authorities said a 'technical accident' occurred at the Barzan local gas supply facility on Sunday evening and that there was no threat to public safety. | Ministry of Interior Statement Regarding the Incident that Occurred at a Factory in Ras Laffan Industrial City Due to a Technical Malfunction During Operations.#MOIQatar pic.twitter.com/gLrEByhYH3 | [mda…
(2026-06-22). Qatar gas plant blast kills 13, injures dozens. al-monitor.com A huge blast at a Qatar gas hub killed 13 people and injured 66 others, the state's energy minister said on Monday, providing an update on one of the deadliest ever accidents at a Gulf energy facility.Authorities are investigating the cause of the explosion, which Saad al-Kaabi said was "an accident and not sabotage or hostile in nature", despite earlier Iranian attacks targeting energy facilities in the Gulf during the Middle East war.
(2026-06-22). With US-Iran negotiations on the verge of breakdown, Democrats, Republicans intensify attack on Iran agreement. wsws.org The agreement between the Trump administration and Iran that suspended the four-month war began to unravel over the weekend, four days after US President Donald Trump signed it at Versailles, as leading Democrats and Republicans intensified their attack on it as a capitulation to Iran.
(2026-06-22). Iran says 'important steps' agreed for final-deal negotiations following Switzerland talks. tribune.com.pk 
Iran said on Monday that "important steps" were agreed during talks in Switzerland to pave the way for negotiations on a final agreement with the US, state news agency IRNA reported. | Speaking after intensive four-party talks in Burgenstock, Switzerland, Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said: "In general, important steps were agreed upon to pave the way for the start of negotiations related to the final agreement." | "We hope that in implementation, we will witness seriousness from the other side (US)," he added. | Baghaei said one key outcome of the talks was an agreement to establish a new monitor…
(2026-06-22). US eases Iran oil sanctions with 60-day waiver. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan and Qatar on Monday reported "encouraging progress" in the first high-level talks between the United States and Iran held under the framework of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), announcing the establishment of mechanisms aimed at steering the two sides towards a comprehensive agreement within 60 days. | A joint statement issued by Pakistan and Qatar after the conclusion of the Lake Lucerne Summit in Burgenstock, Switzerland, said the talks were conducted in a "positive and constructive atmosphere" and resulted in the creation of a roadmap for further negotiations as well as technical w…
(2026-06-22). US and Iran conclude Switzerland talks, agree on 60-day roadmap towards final deal. geo.tv 
US Vice President JD Vance looks on as Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif speaks while holding the hand of Qatar's Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, at Buergenstock Resort Lake Lucerne, near Stansstad, Switzerland, June 21,…
(2026-06-22). Iran: Progress on Sanctions Relief at Swiss Talks with US. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — He indicated that real progress was made on some issues, especially the conditional lifting of US sanctions on Iranian oil and petroleum products, saying that draft language to that effect will soon be finalized and then put into practice. | (It might be noted that only Congress can permanently lift sanctions, but that in the case of Syria Trump has been issuing serial…
(2026-06-22). US, Iran agree on 60-day roadmap for final deal after talks in Switzerland. tribune.com.pk 
The United States and Iran agreed on a roadmap aimed at reaching a final agreement within 60 days after the conclusion of the first session of high-level talks held under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Switzerland, according to a joint statement issued by Pakistan and Qatar early on Monday. | The first round of four-party talks involving Iran and the US, with mediation by Qatar and Pakistan, concluded in Switzerland, marking the first formal follow-up engagement since the signing of the agreement earlier this week. | The statement shared by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) said that t…
(2026-06-22). Vance praisesPakistan leadership's 'historic diplomacy'. tribune.com.pk 
US Vice President JD Vance on Sunday described the Iran-US engagement in Switzerland as a "historic" diplomatic opening, while crediting Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Pakistan's Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir for their decisive leadership in bringing the negotiations to the table. | Speaking at the Burgenstock resort overlooking Lake Lucerne at the start of the Lake Lucerne Summit, Vance said the United States would not have reached this stage without Islamabad's role in facilitating the process. | "We would not be here without the Field Marshal, who is a great military leader, statesman and diplomat," he s…
(2026-06-22). Ports Of Resistance: Blocking The War Machine And Genocide Economy. popularresistance.org As Israel's genocidal campaign grinds on — with over 70,000 Palestinians slaughtered in Gaza and its aggression now spreading into Lebanon — a powerful new front of resistance is emerging at the world's ports. Dockworkers, truckers, and solidarity activists are refusing to be complicit in the machinery of death, physically blocking weapons shipments and exposing the global supply chains that fuel endless war and profit from mass slaughter. | These actions are not symbolic gestures. They are a developing strategy to choke the war machine and dismantle the genocide economy at its weakest links.
(2026-06-22). The Misuse of History: Archaeology in Palestine. projectcensored.org On this episode of the Project Censored Show, Eleanor Goldfield sits down with professor Abboud Hamayel to discuss the misuse of history, in particular archaeology as a tool of ethnic cleansing and genocide. Abboud also deconstructs the performative solidarity of pity, the entangled histories that make Palestine a lens through…
(2026-06-22). Harlem rally in support of Cuba. radiohc.cu By Dr. Rosemari Mealy | Blacks4Cuba, a citywide coalition of individuals and organizations representing people of African descent and the African diaspora, gathered Saturday, June 20th, outside Harlem's historic Hotel Theresa, the site where Malcolm X and Cuban President Fidel Castro met more than six decades ago. | Organizers said the rally was meant to express solidarity with Cuba and denounce U.S. policies they described as economic warfare, a genocidal siege against the Cuban people, and part of a broader campaign of threats and military intervention. | From the hotel, marchers proceeded down Harlem's famed…
(2026-06-22). Gaza surfers seek solace from war in the sea. aljazeera.com Gaza's surf community was nearly wiped out by Israel's genocidal war. But some surfers continue to chase the waves.
(2026-06-22). 'Stop genocide': Activist stopped by police at Tokyo's Israeli Embassy. aljazeera.com An activist in Japan was surrounded by police after he approached the Israeli Embassy in Tokyo on Monday and shouted.
(2026-06-22). Jerusalem's Latin Patriarch: we'll not abandon Gaza's Christians. newarab.com 
Jerusalem's Latin Patriarch Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa pledged Monday not to abandon Pizzaballa and Patriarch Theophilos III arrived for a pastoral visit to support both Gaza's small Christian population and its wider community after years of Israel's genocidal war. | "We want to bring the greetings from all the churches in Jerusalem, and to bring also our prayer and our desire for support and unity," Pizz…
(2026-06-22). Mexico works on mechanism for companies to ship oil to Cuba. radiohc.cu Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum stated on Monday that mechanisms are being developed to allow private companies to transport fuel to Cuba, which is under a US energy blockade. | "We are working on it. Primarily through—it hasn't exactly restarted—but the mechanism would be through private companies that have the permit to ship fuel to Cuba," she asserted in response to a question about whether oil trade between the two countries had resumed. | During her daily press conference, the head of the Executive Branch stated from the National Palace that work on this has been underway for some time. | "We…
(2026-06-22). Cuba reforms its model: A "sovereign exercise" or a concession in the face of the blockade? unitedworldint.com On the recently announced reform package. By Dr. Prof. Fernando Esteche Last week, the National Assembly of People's Power unanimously approved, in an extraordinary session, a package of 176 measures grouped into 23 key areas, which Prime Minister Manuel Marrero presented as the most profound economic opening program since 1959. There were no street protests …
(2026-06-22). Is Cuban Socialism Taking Its Purgative? radiohc.cu By Ricardo Ronquillo Bello | Several years ago, during one of capitalism's cyclical crises, I heard the prominent analyst Osvaldo Martínez Martínez, then president of the Permanent Commission on Economic Affairs of our Parliament, say that with that recession and the corresponding adjustment, "capitalism was taking its purgative." | In other words, it was cleansing itself of one of its ingestions, rectifying its mechanisms to advance to its higher phase of exploitation and subjugation. Capitalist crises, seen in this way by the renowned director of the Center for International Economic Studies, were the system's…
(2026-06-22). Cuba participates in Caribbean states ministerial meeting. radiohc.cu Cuba attended the XXXI Ordinary Meeting of the Council of Ministers of the Association of Caribbean States (ACS), held this Sunday in Panama City under the pro tempore presidency of Panama, reported the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website, Cubaminrex. | The delegation was headed by Ileana Núñez Mordoche, Director General for Latin America and the Caribbean at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, who reaffirmed Cuba's commitment to supporting the Association's founding objectives for the sustainable development of the Greater Caribbean. | At the meeting, the Cuban delegation denounced the strengthening of the economic…
(2026-06-22). Cuba and Vietnam reaffirm solidarity and cooperation. radiohc.cu Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez held official talks on Monday with his Vietnamese counterpart, Le Hoai Trung, in which they reaffirmed the historic solidarity between the two nations. | The Cuban foreign minister emphasized that the Vietnamese foreign minister's visit comes at a very complex time for Cuba, marked by the intensification of US sanctions and their impact on the Caribbean nation's development. | Rodríguez stressed that Vietnam is "a benchmark of its people's heroic and extraordinary struggle for national independence and the construction of a much more beautiful homeland," and also an example…
(2026-06-22). Vietnam y Cuba fortalecen sus relaciones. radiohc.cu Motivado por las excelentes relaciones que caracterizan la historia entre Vietnam y Cuba, este domingo, Le Hoasi Trung, miembro del Buró Político del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de la nación asiática y su ministro de Asuntos Exteriores, visitó la Zona Especial de Desarrollo Mariel (ZEDM). | En la empresa cubana con capital totalmente extranjero ViMariel s.a., que opera desde 2019 en la Isla, hizo la primera parada con la comitiva que le acompaña, donde Ana Teresa Igarza Martínez, directora General de este enclave económico, destacó que Vietnam es el segundo país con mayor presencia de negocios en la Zona…
(2026-06-22). Leñadores Strike First in the Elite League Semifinals. radiohc.cu Havana, June 22 (RHC) — The Leñadores de Las Tunas struck first in the semifinals of the IV Cuban Baseball Elite League by knocking out the Cachorros de Holguín 24-12 on the grass of the Julio Antonio Mella Stadium. | The green-and-red team took advantage of their home field in the "Enchanted Forest" and, with a 22-hit offensive outburst, including five home runs, stole the lead in the best-of-seven series that will determine one of the finalists of the qualifying tournament. | In a game where the bats dominated, as expected, the green-and-reds put together a six-run rally in the second inning to take a lead…
(2026-06-22). Gobierno mexicano trabaja en mecanismo para que empresas lleven petróleo a Cuba. radiohc.cu La presidenta de México, Claudia Sheinbaum, afirmó este lunes que se trabaja en mecanismos para que empresas particulares trasladen combustible hacia Cuba, asediada por un cerco energético del gobierno de Estados Unidos. | "Estamos trabajando en ello. Principalmente a través de —no es que se haya reiniciado- pero el mecanismo sería a través de empresas particulares que tienen el permiso para llevar el combustible a Cuba", aseveró en respuesta a una pregunta sobre si se retomó el comercio de petróleo entre ambos países. | Durante su habitual conferencia de prensa, la jefa del Ejecutivo sostuvo desde Palacio…
(2026-06-22). New Zealand's Free Palestine Party seeks to put Gaza at centre. newarab.com 
(2026-06-22). Students' lives on hold in Gaza. electronicintifada.net Despite securing scholarships abroad, students from Gaza are unable to travel to further their education.
(2026-06-22). Euro-Med Monitor Closes Offices In Gaza After Threats. popularresistance.org After 15 years of carrying out essential fieldwork in the Strip, Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor (Euro-Med Monitor) has closed its Gaza office. The decision was taken as a precautionary measure, in response to recent Israeli occupation threats, smear campaigns, and actions targeting the organisation and its staff. Maha Hussaini, Euro-Med Monitor's head of media, manages the Gaza office. Herself and her Gaza team have received threats, including death threats via social media and phone calls. There have also been multiple hacking attempts of Euro-Med Monitor's website.
(2026-06-22). In Gaza, Fathers Can't Promise Their Children Food or Even Survival. juancole.com By Hassan Herzallah | This article was originally published by Every Palestinian father faces the impossible task of trying to create a sense of safety in a place where there is none. | In Gaza, where I live, the Israeli occupation has stripped fathers of the most basic promises of fatherhood. | A father cannot promise his children a safe place, because the place they flee to may be bombed only hours later. He cannot promise them a meal at the end of the day, because food has becom…
(2026-06-22). Gazans flee scorching tents for a polluted sea. al-monitor.com By Dawoud Abu AlkasGAZA CITY, June 22 (Reuters) – Residents of the Gaza Strip have been flocking from suffocating tents to the territory's polluted Mediterranean shore to bathe and wash their clothes, as summer temperatures rise and fresh water remains hard to come by. Nearly all Gaza's population was displaced during two years of war between Israel and Hamas, with Gazans now crammed into a narrow strip along the coast, mainly in tents and damaged buildings.
(2026-06-22). Princeton ends century-old tradition of unsupervised exams amid AI concerns. whyy.org From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? Princeton University is overhauling a cornerstone of its academic culture, requiring faculty to supervise in-person exams beginning July 1. It's the most significant change to the school's honor code since it was Michael Gordin, dean of the college, said in a memo proposing the change that he met with current and former chairs of the student-run Honor…
(2026-06-22). Oil baron funds far-right campaigns across Texas, including his own. peoplesworld.org 
Texas State Sen. Mayes Middleton from Galveston is bankrolling campaigns across the state to push a far-right agenda, using a combination of his own oil and gas riches and the cash he fundraises from fellow members of the economic elite. One of those races includes Middleton's own bid in the Republican Primary for Texas Attorney …
(2026-06-22). PPP's Amjad Hussain elected as G-B chief minister. tribune.com.pk 
In the first session of the Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly on Monday, PPP-nominated candidate Amjad Hussain Advocate was elected unopposed as chief minister of the region. The PML-N's Hafiz Hafeezur Rehman was also elected as leader of the opposition. | The session was presided over by outgoing Speaker Nazir Ahmed Advocate. The PPP-nominated chief minister enjoyed the support of at least 28 members from the PPP, the PML-N, and the Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party in the 33-member house. | The first session of the assembly saw oath-taking by 30 members, followed by the election for the two key constitutional offices: speak…
(2026-06-22). Indonesia's Neutrality Needs a Map. unitedworldint.com The Sea-Lane Problem in a Western Pacific War By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer Indonesia likes to describe itself as non-aligned, a bridge, a stabilizer—an archipelagic power that doesn't want to be drafted into someone else's confrontation. That instinct is sensible. In a Western Pacific crisis, Jakarta's best outcome is to stay out of the blast radius …
(2026-06-22). America's data center backlash is bipartisan — can it stay that way? grist.org 
This month, Texas Governor Greg Abbott, a staunch supporter of President Donald Trump,
(2026-06-22). New York primary: Progressives take lead in fight against MAGA. peoplesworld.org 
NEW YORK—New York City voters will choose sides again on June 23 in congressional primaries, in progressive-versus-incumbent battles. To a large extent, like their counterparts across the nation, they seem ready to reject the idea that when opposing a conservative or right-wing Republican establishment lawmaker, the safe way to go is with a moderate choice. …
(2026-06-22). The US government's multi-pronged push to coerce young people into the military. wsws.org The drive to corral working class youth into uniform through automatic conscription registration, the expansion of JROTC and the deepening "economic draft" is being intensified as the US builds for World War III.
(2026-06-22). Prime Minister Keir Starmer expected to announce exit plan: UK media. aljazeera.com Keir Starmer is under intense pressure from his own Labour Party to announce plans to step down as prime minister.
(2026-06-22). Wednesday 6/24: Screening of George Bernard THE MILLIONAIRESS. indybay.org Notable House | 189 Ellsworth St. | San Francisco…
(2026-06-22). Trump-backed fascist claims victory in Colombian election, sparking mass protests. wsws.org For the past quarter century, Colombian workers and poor have rejected overwhelmingly the traditional parties of the oligarchy and imperialism only to be served a more right-wing version of the same politics.
(2026-06-22). Florida Shuts Down Alligator Alcatraz After a Year of Lawsuits and Brutality. truthout.org Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), along with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), announced last week that all persons detained at the Alligator Alcatraz immigration jail were transferred to other facilities, and that the site's giant tents and cages had been emptied. The reason given to the public was the risk posed by Florida's hurricane season, with the agency offering this… |
(2026-06-22). WHYY Newscast for Monday 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-06-22). Lion's den politics: Pauline Hanson at the National Press Club. onlineopinion.com.au Pauline Hanson has spent 30 years attacking the establishment. What happens if she becomes part of it?
(2026-06-22). When The Revolution Comes. popularresistance.org Chris Smalls, author of When the Revolution Comes: A Fight for the Future of the Working Class has hip hop flash and a half. He comes from working class Hackensack, New Jersey, enjoyed a short career as a rapper, and never stopped dressing like one. While leading the drive that led to the first unionized Amazon warehouse, Staten Island, JFK8, he and his best friend Derrick Palmer resolved to create a brand that made labor organizing and solidarity cool: | We had decided to dress as colorfully as possible. We had actually come up with a branding idea that we were calling Union Drip. We thought of it as if we were…
(2026-06-22). Cambodia: Coerced Confessions Silence Activists, Opposition. hrw.org Click to expand Image | People on a prison truck arrive at the Municipal Court in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, March 17, 2022. | © 2022 AP Photo/Heng Sinith | Cambodia's government is systematically coercing and publicizing confessions from detained political opposition members and activists to undermine their political standing.By compelling the activists to join the ruling party, the authorities seek to discredit them and further cement effective one-party rule.The Cambodian government should drop politically motivated charges, quash unjust convictions, and immediately and unconditionally release wrongfully he…
(2026-06-22). Sunday 6/21: Community, Art, and Mutual Aide in the Park. indybay.org Patricia's Green Park in Hayes Valley near City Hall | 50 Fell St | San Francisco, CA 94102…
(2026-06-22). Will Keir Starmer resign as UK Prime Minister today? Here's why pressure is mounting. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing one of the toughest moments of his political career, with growing speculation that he could step down as leader of the Labour Party and the UK government.The discussion has gained momentum after several Labour MPs and senior cabinet members reportedly questioned Starmer's leadership following a series of disappointing election results for the party in recent months.Adding to the pressure is the emergence of Andy Burnham as a potential challenger. Burnham recently secured a strong victory in a byelection, strengthening his position within Labour and spar…
(2026-06-22). Open or closed? What the Hormuz shipping data actually shows. newarab.com 
(2026-06-22). Petro says Israel helped rig Colombia's presidential vote. newarab.com 
In a post on X, Petro said he had received evidence suggesting that the IP addresses of several servers belonging to Colombia's Na…
(2026-06-22). Newton as Pilot, Equinox as Equator — What India is Teaching Today? ummid.com The Odisha textbook crisis is a microcosm of a larger failure – the failure to treat poor children as full citizens whose education deserves the same standard of care and investment as any electoral scheme.
(2026-06-22). LIVE: UK PM Keir Starmer expected to announce his resignation. aljazeera.com The leader of governing Labour Party has faced growing pressure to step down after months of declining popularity.
(2026-06-22). LIVE: UK's Starmer resigns as prime minister. aljazeera.com The leader of governing Labour Party has faced growing pressure to step down after months of declining popularity.
(2026-06-22). Balochistan approves Rs1.189tr budget. tribune.com.pk 
The Balochistan Assembly on Sunday approved the provincial budget for the financial year 2026 ñ27, amounting to Rs1,189 billion, after passing all 118 demands for grants and recording no cut motions from the opposition. | The budget was passed during the closing sitting of the assembly, which met 40 minutes behind schedule under the chairmanship of Speaker Captain (retd) Abdul Khaliq Achakzai. Finance Minister Mir Shoaib Ahmed Nosherwani presented the demands for grants, which were subsequently approved by the House. | Of the total outlay, Rs797.808 billion was approved for non-development expenditure t…
(2026-06-22). Inside Albania's youth-led 'flamingo revolution'. wagingnonviolence.org 
(2026-06-22). LGBTQ Organizing Beyond Meta's Censorship. projectcensored.org Meta's censorship of LGBTQ voices brings together digital activists, legal experts, and LGBTQ communities to combat invisibilization. We discuss the problematic dependency on social media platforms, how this can spur the creation of alternative comms and organizing methods, digital legal frameworks in the EU vs the US, and more. Caspar…
(2026-06-22). KCET 2026 Option Entry to Start Soon. ummid.com The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) providing soon the link to submit college options and preferences via its official website kea.kar.nic.in for the candidates seeking admission in Engineering, Pharmacy, Agriculture, Architecture and other professional courses through Karnataka UGCET 2026 (KCET 2026) Counselling.
(2026-06-22). G-B power deal raises democratic concerns. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) may have agreed to form a government in Gilgit-Baltistan and finalised a power-sharing formula, but PML-N's decision to sit on the opposition benches while supporting the government has drawn criticism from leading political analysts, who described the arrangement as a bizarre proposition and a mockery of parliamentary norms. | Former caretaker Punjab chief minister Hasan Askari Rizvi said a leader of the opposition belonging to the government is akin to making a mockery of the parliamentary system. | "This is a personalised rule, though…
(2026-06-22). Ebola closure cuts off a lifeline between DRC's Goma and Rwanda. aljazeera.com Health officials defend the restrictions, but traders say the measures have disrupted the flow of goods and income.
(2026-06-22). Small traders face new tax push. tribune.com.pk 
The federal government has decided to introduce a fixed or simplified tax system for small traders and shopkeepers in the 2026-27 budget, aiming to bring more businesses into the tax net and generate additional revenue. However, previous experiences with similar schemes and existing tax collection trends have raised doubts over whether the initiative will achieve its ambitious targets. | According to budget documents, the government has introduced a simplified tax regime for traders with annual business turnover of up to Rs200 million. The scheme aims to encourage small businesses to register with the tax syst…
(2026-06-22). Vance, Aoun discuss Lebanon ceasefire amid fragile calm. newarab.com 
(2026-06-22). Pezeshkian due today on key post-war visit. tribune.com.pk Iranian President Dr Masoud Pezeshkian will arrive in Islamabad on Tuesday (today) on a visit carrying added significance in the wake of the recent Iran-US war and Islamabad's role in facilitating diplomatic efforts that culminated in the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding. | The visit comes days after Iran and the United States signed the Islamabad MoU, a framework agreement aimed at ending months of conflict and creating a pathway towards a comprehensive settlement. Pakistan played a central mediating role in the diplomatic process that led to the agreement. | President Pezeshkian, who will be accompanied…
(2026-06-22). Gandapur tears into K-P budget. tribune.com.pk 
Former Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa chief minister and PTI leader Ali Amin Gandapur blasted his own party's provincial budget on Sunday, warning that several development projects were so underfunded they would not be completed even in a century, while cautioning that lawmakers would ultimately bear the political cost. | Speaking during the budget debate in the K-P Assembly, Gandapur said the province's development throw-forward had reached an unsustainable level, citing the Khushal Hazara project as an example of schemes unlikely to be completed for decades. | He said projects worth millions of rupees had been allocated…
(2026-06-22). SC reopens teacher back-benefits case. tribune.com.pk 
The Supreme Court has set aside a Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Service Tribunal judgment and directed authorities to reconsider the case of a reinstated school teacher for grant of back benefits under Fundamental Rule (FR) 54. | The court held that an employee honourably acquitted of criminal charges is entitled to full pay and service benefits for the period of absence, subject to lawful determination by the competent authority. | The ruling was authored by Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar, with Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi also on the bench, in a civil appeal arising out of a 2019 decision of the Khyber Pakhtunkh…
(2026-06-22). WBW News Action: Try This at Home. worldbeyondwar.org 
(2026-06-22). Meet Bangladesh Origin Calligrapher Who Refined The Kaaba Kiswa Design. ummid.com It may sound strange, but it is a fact that the man credited to have refined the decades old design of the Holy Kaaba Kiswa is not an Arab but a Bangladeshi origin Calligrapher Mukhtar Alam Shaqdar.
(2026-06-22). Iran's World Cup heroes had barely played before Belgium draw. newarab.com 
A Iran frustrated the group favourites thanks to disciplined defending from the back four and a heroic goalkeeping display by Alireza Beiranvand. | The team's performance was praised by head coach Amir Ghalenoei, who said his side had "played a beautiful game of football" under the "worst possible conditions"
(2026-06-22). PMSA repatriates eight Iran nationals after sea rescue. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) has completed the repatriation of eight Iranian nationals rescued at sea, providing them humanitarian assistance and facilitating all necessary arrangements for their safe return home. | According to a PMSA spokesperson, the eight Iranian citizens were rescued by the merchant vessel MMA VALOUR while at sea. | Following the rescue, the agency coordinated their reception, documentation, medical examinations and all other formalities required for their repatriation. | Representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Pakistan Navy, Federal Investigation Agency (FIA),…
(2026-06-22). Understanding The RBI Surplus Transfers to Modi Govt. ummid.com During the eleven-year period from 2003 to 2014, before the Modi government came to power, the total amount transferred by the RBI to the Union Government was just ‚Çπ2,06,102 crore whereas the transferred amount from 2014 to 2026, since the Modi government assumed office, stands at a staggering ‚Çπ14,28,445 crore.
(2026-06-22). How to find a tradesperson you can actually trust. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-22). Jiaxing zongzi exports surge ahead of Dragon Boat Festival. ecns.cn At a local food company, production lines have been running at full capacity as workers wrap, cook, package and inspect batches of the traditional sticky rice dumplings bound for overseas markets.
(2026-06-22). Saudi Arabia School Results 2026 Today: Link, Steps to Check. ummid.com The Ministry of Education in Saudi Arabia is set to announce today i.e. Monday June 22, 2026 the public school exam results online via Noor System and Tawakkalna App.
(2026-06-22). WHYY Newscast for Monday 4:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-06-22). The Economic And Political Losses Of The European Union. popularresistance.org The subordination to Washington that Western Europe's millionaire leaders have reinforced over the past decade with the aim of weakening Russia has cost those nations widespread economic, political, and military deterioration, as well as a loss of credibility on the international stage. | The British newspaper Financial Times recently estimated that the numerous anti-Russian "sanctions" imposed by the European Union (EU) and Great Britain at the behest of the White House have caused companies doing business in Russia to suffer losses of more than 100,000 million euros, specifically in the oil and gas sectors, as…
(2026-06-22). Taliban regime detained Afghan aid workers over beards, say sources. geo.tv 
(2026-06-22). From pulse-taking to AI diagnosis: Chongqing explores digital and smart upgrade of TCM. ecns.cn With a few taps on the screen of a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) four-diagnostic instrument, data on the body's meridian status, constitution type and potential health issues are delivered to the user's mobile phone within minutes, along with a personalized health regimen.
(2026-06-22). Lamine Yamal says 'I'm here': Spain star dazzles with World Cup goal. aljazeera.com The 18-year-old scores his first World Cup goal within 10 minutes against Saudi Arabia in sublime display of his skills.
(2026-06-22). WHYY Newscast for Monday 2:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-06-22). Kenya health minister in contempt over US Ebola site, says court. tribune.com.pk 
Kenya's high court found the country's health minister in contempt on Monday over the continued construction of an Ebola facility for US patients, despite an earlier court order halting the project. | Kenyans have strongly opposed the plan and there have been deadly protests since the facility was announced in May for potential US citizens evacuated from the Democratic Republic of Congo, which is grappling with a major Ebola outbreak. | It has been constructed at Laikipia Air Base, about 200 kilometres (125 miles) from the capital, Nairobi, with some 50 isolation beds, and is expected to be managed by US medic…
(2026-06-22). Smoke From The Lineage Logistics Fire Continues To Pollute L.A. lataco.com Smoke from the fire in Boyle Heights floated throughout the county, into Dodger Stadium, and as far east as Pomona, into Montclair and San Bernardino County.
(2026-06-22). WHYY's Pathways to Media Careers Showcase. whyy.org Join WHYY to celebrate the hard work and creativity of our WHYY Youth Employment Program interns at our WHYY Pathways to Media Careers Showcase! Come see their fabulous work d…
(2026-06-22). Big Oil Companies Have Blood on Their Hands in European Heat Wave. commondreams.org Heat records are again being smashed across Europe as the region is engulfed in another historic heat wave this week. France, Spain, and the United Kingdom face the most severe threat—Monday is on track to be France's hottest day on record. The heat is affecting millions, as schools are closed, outdoor recreation and festivities are limited, and fatalities are already starting to add up. A recent attribution analysis found that Europe's record-breaking heat this year "has the fingerprints of climate change all over it." | In response, Aaron Regunberg, director of Public Citizen's Climate Accountability P…
(2026-06-22). Ireland confirms eagerness to wreck national military neutrality. thecanary.co 
Ireland's defence minister has confirmed that her government is intent on tearing up the triple lock, which is key to Ireland's official position of military neutrality. This and other similar moves are intended to make Ireland a more useful pawn for NATO and the US. Helen McEntee said there was "no ambiguity" about what the […] | By
(2026-06-22). 'One of the greatest honours in sport' Ardie Savea as All Blacks captain. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Christina Persico of RNZ Pacific Ardie Savea has been named All Blacks captain, as head coach Dave Rennie today revealed his first squad at Feilding Yellows Rugby Club. Savea said he would be drawing on the leadership from those around him, and those who have come before, to inspire and ground him. "To serve…
(2026-06-22). Turkish shipyard workers revolt against union sellout on eve of strike. wsws.org At the shipyard, where 2,000 workers are employed, the workers protested the union's sellout with chants of "Union, resign!"
(2026-06-22). Turkey's 'Fighter Drone' Teamed With M-346 Fighter-Trainer In Autonomy Trials. twz.com 
Turkey's Baykar and Leonardo of Italy say they have successfully completed the first live trials of their K-SWARM concept, demonstrating collaborative operations between crewed and uncrewed aircraft as part of an effort to develop next-generation autonomous air combat capabilities. The trials, involving Baykar's
(2026-06-22). Deputy President courts investors at China supply chain expo. sanews.gov.za Deputy President courts investors at China supply chain expo | Deputy President Paul Mashatile has presented South Africa's value proposition to leading Chinese and international supply chain companies at the Fourth China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE). | "We invite Chinese and international partners to work with us to position Africa not merely as a consumer market but as a competitive production base, a sourcing destination, and an important node in global supply chains," the Deputy President said on Monday in China during his working visit. | Addressing leading Chinese and international supply chain c…
(2026-06-22). Pope Leo decries leaders who 'feed' wars while millions go hungry. tribune.com.pk 
World leaders are "feeding" wars instead of the hungry, Pope Leo said on Monday, telling the UN food aid agency that global priorities were badly skewed. | Leo, who has been more outspoken on political issues in recent months, urged governments to increase their spending to combat hunger and not subject food aid to limits based on geopolitical concerns. | "Conflicts are 'fed' more readily than people are nourished," the first US ‚Å pope said in a visit to the Rome headquarters of the World Food Programme (WFP). | "This reality ref…
(2026-06-22). Starmer resignation paves way for Britain's seventh leader in 10 years. tribune.com.pk 
Keir Starmer was once hailed as the leader who would bring pragmatism and stability to Britain after years of political chaos. When he quit as prime minister on Monday, the very lack of ideology that propelled him to power drove his downfall. | After guiding the Labour Party into power in 2024 with the biggest parliamentary majority in Britain's modern history, Starmer focused on what he believed was possible to achieve, rather than setting out a clear vision of a future Britain. | He soon came to be seen by many voters and members of his party as lacking conviction and a clear direction,…
(2026-06-22). Where Are The Aircraft Carriers: June 22, 2026. twz.com 
Here's TWZ's weekly carrier tracker monitoring America's flattop fleet, including deployed Carrier Strike Groups (CSG) and Amphibious Ready Groups (ARG), using publicly available open-source information. Check out last week's report The United States lifted its naval blockade of Iranian ports, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM)
(2026-06-22). Declassified Files Ignite New Scrutiny of Fauci, COVID Origins, and Alleged Intelligence Suppression. wattsupwiththat.com After years of dismissal and institutional resistance, determined whistleblowers, independent researchers, and investigative outlets have finally forced critical information into the open, revealing credible evidence of suppressed dissent, questionable research practices, and serious concerns about the true origins of COVID-19.
(2026-06-22). Inside The Making Of The New Air Force One. twz.com 
Last week, President Donald Trump
(2026-06-22). Pakistan to issue only electronic passports. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan will gradually transition to issuing only electronic passports (e-passports), while cash payments for passport fees will be abolished from July 1 in favour of a QR code-based digital payment system as part of a broader drive to modernise passport services and improve public convenience. | The decisions were taken during a high-level meeting chaired by Director General Immigration and Passports Muhammad Ali Randhawa at the Directorate General headquarters in Islamabad. | Convened on the instructions of Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, the meeting was attended by all zonal heads and senior officials to r…
(2026-06-22). Finland weighs points-based system for labour migration. tribune.com.pk 
Finland is continuing to assess the possibility of introducing a points-based labour migration system, following the publication of a government-commissioned report examining similar models used in countries such as Canada, Australia, Germany, and New Zealand, local media reported on Monday. | The study, commissioned by Employment Minister Matias Marttinen, reviewed international points-based immigration systems and found that they generally operate under two models: a ranking-based system, in which applicants compete based on their scores, and a threshold-based system, where applicants qualify by meeting a mi…
(2026-06-22). Iran Challenges U.S. Doctrine of Low-Intensity Warfare. worldbeyondwar.org 
(2026-06-22). Bug season has arrived. How are Philly and Jersey fighting ticks and mosquito-borne diseases? whyy.org Mosquito and tick bites can put people at risk for contracting Lyme disease, West Nile virus and alpha-gal syndrome. | 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)…
(2026-06-22). Zimbabwean court acquits journalist of hostility towards president. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-06-22). IMF director says Iran war fallout creating for Africa. al-monitor.com The International Monetary Fund's Africa director on Monday warned that the economic fallout of the Iran war was creating a "difficult moment" for the region, and that it would take months for Gulf energy production to ramp back up."We are now in a difficult moment for the region, in particular after the war in the Middle East," Zeine Zeidane told reporters at the IMF's headquarters in Washington."Even though there is a ceasefire today, we know that the disruption will take time to be resolved," he said.
(2026-06-22). United We Heal celebrates Juneteenth with sold-out film festival amplifying Black and brown voices. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? The fifth annual Executive director Ebony Roberts started United We Heal after directing her own film, which she called a love letter to the Black community during 2020's racial unrest. | "The film was ded…
(2026-06-22). Former ChristianaCare intern indicted on multiple charges after allegedly shooting two co-workers, one fatally. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings said the gunman in Jennings announced the indictment against John Wallace-Bey at a news conference Monday, along with Wilmington Police Chief Wilfredo Campos and ChristianaCare's incoming President and CEO Jennifer Schwa…
(2026-06-22). Burkina Faso: Prominent Journalist Forcibly Disappeared 2 Years On. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Serge Oulon signing his books at the Norbert Zongo press center in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, October 2023. | © 2023 Private | (Nairobi) — Burkina Faso's authorities should urgently account for the journalist Atiana Serge Oulon, who was forcibly disappeared by state security forces two years ago, and release him immediately, Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, Observatoire Kisal, the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, a partnership between the International Federation for Human Rights (Fédération internationale pour les droits humains) and the Wo…
(2026-06-22). Two students arrested after three killed in Philippines school shooting. aljazeera.com At least seven people wounded in a rare school shooting in the city of Tacloban in the central Philippines.
(2026-06-22). China's highest township achieves rising incomes, improved services despite harsh plateau conditions. ecns.cn At 5,373 meters above sea level, where annual temperatures hover below minus 7 degrees Celsius and oxygen levels are less than 40% of those at sea level, China's highest administrative township is undergoing a steady transformation fueled by infrastructure investment and public services.
(2026-06-22). Dems use war to launch fiery salvo against Pentagon spending. responsiblestatecraft.org The debates in the Senate and House Armed Services Committees this month over this year's National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), the Pentagon's annual authorization bill, were anything but business as usual. Perhaps the biggest shift in tone and substance was an unprecedented, bicameral challenge to the Pentagon's ever-growing budget. The rest of Congress should take note.Early in the House committee's marathon 14-hour markup of the bill, Rep. Seth Moulton (D-Mass.) led an amendment to cut the bill's proposed $1.14 trillion topline by $150 billion. The first sign that this was going to make a splash came…
(2026-06-22). USPS worker twice exposed to acid at Arizona mega-facility. wsws.org A former United States Postal Service electronics technician says he was exposed twice to muriatic acid at USPS' massive Avondale, Arizona processing hub, according to reporting last week by the Arizona Republic.
(2026-06-22). Ukrainian-Polish diplomatic crisis over Nazi collaboration exposes NATO war with Russia. wsws.org The diplomatic crisis over Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's promotion of anti-Polish Nazi-collaborationist forces during World War II is stripping away the political lies in which the NATO imperialist powers have shrouded their proxy war with Russia in Ukraine.
(2026-06-22). Saturday 6/20: San José…Oligarchs extract. We create. indybay.org Winchester Shopping Center sign | 3137 Stevens Creek Blvd, San José 95117…
(2026-06-22). Embattled and defeated, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigns. newarab.com 
UK Prime Minister It also comes the same day his likely successor, "Every decision I have taken has been about putting the country I love first. That is why I will resign as leader of the Labour Pa…
(2026-06-22). Xi stresses carrying forward revolutionary traditions in reply to centenarian Party member. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, has called on Party members in the new era to carry forward revolutionary traditions and strive for new accomplishments on the new journey.
(2026-06-22). Fifty-four injured and 18 missing after explosion at Qatar LNG site. geo.tv 
QatarEnergy's liquefied natural gas production facilities in Ras Laffan Industrial City, Qatar, March 2, 2026. — ReutersA technical accident caused the explosion.No leak threatened public safety, said authorities.Search teams were looking for 18 missing people.Fifty-four people…
(2026-06-22). Asif takes another swipe at VIP security. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-06-22). Xizang high-altitude farms turn harsh plateau into agricultural hub. ecns.cn High-altitude agriculture in Xizang Autonomous Region is emerging as a growing source for those in rural areas, as wineries and food producers expand production of wine, blueberries and edible oils, creating steady jobs across multiple villages.
(2026-06-22). NADRA issues notices to suspected cardholders. tribune.com.pk 
The National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra) has issued notices to 1,152 suspected Computerised National Identity Card (CNIC) holders in various parts of the country, including Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa. | According to official sources on Sunday, the list includes individuals whose citizenship status, family records, or other personal information have raised concerns for NADRA officials. | The verification process also includes the scrutiny of some suspected Afghan refugees. | Under the directives issued by NADRA's Regional Headquarters, all notified individuals have been instructed to appear before the r…
(2026-06-22). 'Muhammad is Everything to Me': Breaking Bad star Giancarlo Esposito after converting to Islam. ummid.com Breaking Bad star Giancarlo Esposito, who converted to Islam after his stay in Saudi Arabia, said Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) is everything for him.
(2026-06-22). UK's Starmer could set out exit timetable on Monday as Burnham waits in the wings. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Keir Starmer could on Monday set out a timetable for his departure and usher in an orderly transfer of power to rival Andy Burnham, paving the way for Britain's seventh leader in a decade. | Less than two years after Starmer won a landslide election victory that promised to end Britain's chaotic politics, one source said he had spent the weekend considering whether to step aside or fight a leadership contest. "Keir likes to think about things," said the source on condition of anonymity. | Pressure had been building for months | The threat to Starmer, which has been bui…
(2026-06-22). Chicago nurses vote overwhelmingly to unionize at Prime Healthcare's Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital. wsws.org Chicago nurses at Prime Healthcare's Saint Mary of Nazareth voted overwhelmingly to unionize. The win against a for-profit chain with a long record of obstruction opens a longer fight over the road ahead.
(2026-06-22). Trump humiliates Starmer and outs resignation. thecanary.co 
Donald Trump jumped the gun and confirmed Keir Starmer's resignation early, in a brutally casual humiliation of the soon-to-be-ex PM. Trump posted on his Truth Social platform that Starmer would quit and, complete with shouty capitals, that Starmer had "failed badly" by not being even more racist and contemptuous of the environment. Keir Starmer will […] | By
(2026-06-22). Trump attacks HUD's subsidized housing tenants again. indybay.org Older photo of Lynda Carson advocating for tenant's rights while speaking before the Oakland City Council.
(2026-06-22). Ramiro: A Tall History Told in a Low Voice. radiohc.cu 1956. The wooden planks creak indiscreetly at this hour of the night, where the slightest noise becomes a damned betrayal and threatens to ruin everything in the blink of an eye. The planks, from swallowing so much seawater, are rotten, and the nails, from so much gripping the salty wood, are rusted.
(2026-06-22). Special Intensive Revision: A Covert NRC to Snatch Citizenship. ummid.com The opposition parties neither speak of how Special Intensive Revision (SIR) is a covert NRC that threatens the citizenship of those opposing the BJP and RSS forces, nor do they speak of how the government, the Election Commission, and the Supreme Court are engaged in a fascist collusion.
(2026-06-22). Bahraini poet Ali Abdullah Khalifa dies aged 82. newarab.com 
Bahraini poet and writer Ali Abdullah Khalifa has died at the age of 82, ending a literary and cultural career that spanned more than six decades and Khalifa died on Monday morning, according to local reports. | He first published poetry in the early 1960s before releasing his debut collection, Anin al-Sawari (The Moaning of the Masts), through Dar Al Ilm Lilmalayin in Beirut in 1969. The collection established themes that would define much of his work, particularly his engagement with the…
(2026-06-22). KCET 2026 Option Entry starts, Last date June 30. ummid.com The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) has provided the links to submit college options and preferences via its official website kea.kar.nic.in for the candidates seeking admission in Engineering, Pharmacy, Agriculture, Architecture and other professional courses through Karnataka UGCET 2026 (KCET 2026) Counselling.
(2026-06-22). FBR hints at relief on low-cost mobile imports. tribune.com.pk 
Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Rashid Mahmood Langrial on Sunday assured a parliamentary panel that the government would review a reduction in the 20 per cent regulatory duty on imported mobile phones, particularly for handsets priced up to $200, as the committee also approved proposals to impose higher customs and special excise duties on imported hybrid, electric and luxury vehicles. | The National Assembly Standing Committee on Finance met under the chairmanship of Syed Naveed Qamar. | Briefing the committee, FBR officials said mobile phones priced up to $30 currently attract a 25 per cent effectiv…
(2026-06-22). Supreme Court decision time. whyy.org The Supreme Court will soon hand down decisions on major cases like birthright citizenship, mail-in ballots, and transgender sports bans. What should we expect?
(2026-06-22). Cape Verde fight back for second World Cup draw 2-2 against Uruguay. aljazeera.com Uruguay could need a win over Spain next weekend to avoid a second consecutive FIFA World Cup group-stage exit.
(2026-06-22). 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.
(2026-06-22). Amid political setbacks, Kurds shine at the World Cup. al-monitor.com Kurdish players and clubs are making rare global gains on football's biggest stage, offering a brief lift amid ongoing political setbacks across the region.
(2026-06-22). The Cracks in the Alliance: Trump, Netanyahu and the Fight Over the Future of the Middle East. scheerpost.com In the latest edition of The World This Week, host Joe Lauria is joined by former CIA analyst Ray McGovern and journalist Patrick Lawrence for a wide-ranging discussion on what they describe as a dramatic shift in the balance of power in the Middle East. Their central argument is stark: after months of conflict, economic …
(2026-06-22). Sebastian Veg: Three Vistas of Hong Kong. newleftreview.org Sebastian Veg on Ming-Sho Ho, Be Water; Ching Kwan Lee, Forever Hong Kong; Edmund Cheng and Samson Yuen, The Making of Leaderful Mobilization. Studies of Hong Kong's 2019 protests.
(2026-06-22). Hegseth slams European defense ministers for preoccupation with gender equality. infobrics.org Europe hasn't established a unified army for decades due to reliance on NATO and US.
(2026-06-22). Minnesota workers to target Target Field with strike. peoplesworld.org 
MINNEAPOLIS—Having not won a satisfactory contract raising their wages, members of Unite HERE Local 17 will target the low pay at Minneapolis's Target Field strike scheduled to start on the evening of June 22. The strike authorization vote among the baseball stadium's 500 concession workers passed 81%-19% among voting members, the union announced. The vote …
(2026-06-22). Qatar reports 13 dead and 66 missing after Ras Laffan blast. newarab.com 
At least 13 people are dead and dozens injured after an explosion at at At least 66 people were injured, and at least 18 others remain missing according to Qatar's Energy Ministry said. | Qatar's Ministry of Interior The ministry later announced…
(2026-06-22). New York City welcomes the summer solstice with Times Square yoga. aljazeera.com New Yorkers gathered for the 24th annual "Solstice in Times Square" event to celebrate the summer solstice.
(2026-06-22). Egyptian football fans chant for Palestine in Vancouver. aljazeera.com Egyptian fans gathered outside BC Place in Vancouver ahead of their World Cup match against New Zealand.
(2026-06-22). UK becoming co-participant in Ukrainian terrorism. infobrics.org London will send drones to Ukraine to be used against deep Russian territory.
(2026-06-22). WHYY Newscast for Monday 5:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-06-22). Keir Starmer announces resignation as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and leader of the Labour Party. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Keir Starmer has announced his resignation as UK Prime Minister and leader of the Labour Party, bringing an end to his tenure at Downing Street following months of mounting pressure from within his own party. He will remain in office until a successor is chosen, with a new Labour leader expected to be in place before Parliament returns in September. | Delivering an emotional statement outside 10 Downing Street, Starmer described his arrival there after Labour's landslide victory in the 2024 general election as the proudest moment of his life. He said he had entered politics to improve the lives of…
(2026-06-22). Brazil's former First Lady juggles Christian conservatism, cracks open the far right's gender contradictions. globalvoices.org 
(2026-06-22). NA sees heated budget debate. tribune.com.pk 
A heated exchange between the government and opposition marked proceedings in the National Assembly on Monday during debate on the Interior Ministry's budget and cut motions, as lawmakers sparred over human rights, security operations and political accountability in a charged sitting in Islamabad. | The session, chaired by Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, saw repeated interruptions as opposition members questioned the government's record on governance and civil liberties, while the treasury benches defended security gains and institutional performance across multiple sectors. | Minister of State for Interior Talal C…
(2026-06-22). DSA member Janeese Lewis George wins Washington D.C. mayoral primary, pledges to work with Trump. wsws.org DSA member Janeese Lewis George won D.C.'s Democratic mayoral primary on a wave of working class radicalization—which her election will serve to contain and misdirect, not advance.
(2026-06-22). "A Huge Grab of Power" : Trump Is Defying Congress on Foreign Aid. scheerpost.com Anna Maria Barry-Jester ProPublica After the Trump administration upended the world's largest foreign aid provider last year, terminating thousands of programs and firing nearly all of its staff, its plan for the agency was clear: Eliminate it entirely. But because it is a congressionally created agency, President Donald Trump needed lawmakers' permission to do so. …
(2026-06-22). Unpopularity of war puts $1.5 trillion defense budget in crosshairs. responsiblestatecraft.org The debates in the Senate and House Armed Services Committees this month over this year's National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), the Pentagon's annual authorization bill, were anything but business as usual. Perhaps the biggest shift in tone and substance was an unprecedented, bicameral challenge to the Pentagon's ever-growing budget. The rest of Congress should take note.Early in the House committee's marathon 14-hour markup of the bill, Rep. Seth Moulton (D-Mass.) led an amendment to cut the bill's proposed $1.14 trillion topline by $150 billion. The first sign that this was going to make a splash came…
(2026-06-22). Matias Galarza's goal replaces Saibari's as 2026 FIFA World Cup's fastest. ummid.com Paraguay Midfielder Matias Galarza scored the fastest goal of the 2026 FIFA World Cup hours after Morocco Forward Ismael Saibari set the new record.
(2026-06-22). Three killed and five injured in school shooting in central Philippines. geo.tv 
(2026-06-22). War bonds and socialism 'reassure' Burnham's financiers. thecanary.co 
When the press tells us we should be "reassured" by Andy Burnham's economic team, we should be worried. Bloomberg's headline says it all: Burnham's Finance Friends Are a Reassuring Bunch What follows in the article is an admission that Burnham has surrounded himself with the very architects of the system that he is seemingly rebelling […] | By
(2026-06-22). Yanis Varoufakis's 'Technofeudalism': A review by Boris Kagarlitsky. links.org.au 
Writing from prison, Boris Kagarlitsky engages with Yanis Varoufakis's account of the transformations that have taken place in the economy and society as a result of new technologies.
(2026-06-22). Europe swelters under intense heat. tribune.com.pk 
Thirteen drowned in France on Sunday and overnight into Monday as people sought relief from the heat, a spokesperson for the Civil Safety service said, and three elderly people died as a result of the extreme temperatures in the country. | The deaths came as thousands of schools in France closed or modified timetables and European authorities issued heatwave warnings, with forecasters in Britain predicting temperatures could smash records for June this week. | Temperatures in Bordeaux in southwestern France were forecast to exceed 42 degrees Celsius (107.6 degrees Fahrenheit) on Monday and weather agency Meteo…
(2026-06-22). Louisiana Did the Right Thing by Blocking Climate Lawfare. wattsupwiththat.com It is the state's job to handle major civil engineering projects like building levees, so long as they want to maintain below-sea level cities. Louisiana's legislature and Gov. Landry did a good thing by blocking unscientific and frivolous potential lawfare from climate-obsessed environmental groups.
(2026-06-22). Fire at training centre in India's Lucknow kills 15. tribune.com.pk 
At least 15 people, mostly students, were killed in a fire at an animation training centre in Lucknow in northern India on Monday, authorities said. | Local media said the fire erupted in the Aliganj area of the city, trapping several people inside the building. | Television footage of the aftermath showed emergency responders and uniformed personnel carrying bodies from the site as large crowds gathered nearby. | Police said around 21 students were present in the centre when the fire broke out, adding that two were seriously injured and four were stable. | "This is a major incident, it's…
(2026-06-22). Pauline Hanson targets multiculturalism while ignoring the real crisis. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-22). Israeli Minister Ben Gvir To Attend UNCops Conference In NYC In July. popularresistance.org Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir — a far right extremist who is notorious for escalating settler violence against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank — is set to attend a United Nations policing conference in New York City in early July. | The UN Chief of Police Summit will be held at the UN Headquarters in New York City on July 7 and 8. The conference, dubbed "Investing in Peace," will feature security ministers and police chiefs. Discussions will focus on "strengthening international peace, security, and development for all," a UN writeup claims.
(2026-06-22). Temperatures to exceed 40C in European heatwave as three die in France. geo.tv 
A man sells drinks for tourists and locals as they enjoy the Barceloneta beach as temperatures rise, during a heatwave affecting a large part of Spain, in Barcelona, Spain, June 21, 2026. — Reuters
(2026-06-22). Wednesday 7/1: Transit Riders Unite with Operators. indybay.org Corner of S. Van Ness and Market | 1525 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94103…
(2026-06-22). Saturday 6/20: Webinar: World Cup/War Cup – Hands off Iran. indybay.org Zoom | us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_nYmw……
(2026-06-22). Olivier Assayas' The Wizard of the Kremlin: Some bluntness, and a lot of evasion. wsws.org The film serves up a very limited portrait of the rise of Putin, based on a book by an Italian cultural figure and bourgeois politician.
(2026-06-22). La lettera: l'enigma della pace, al quinto anno di contrapposizione tra occidente e Russia. strategic-culture.su La settimana scorsa, per le prime pagine di notiziari e quotidiani è stato imperativo inaugurare il flusso informativo con la l'evento della settimana: la famigerata missiva di Volodymir Zelensky al presidente Vladimir Putin. | Segue nostro La prima forma di comunicazione diretta da uno di questi due leader all'altro dall'inizio delle ostilità in oltre 4 anni: focalizzarvisi è d'obbligo a prescindere da ogni altra considerazione, dal mom…
(2026-06-22). Far-right lawyer De La Espriella wins Colombia's tight presidential race. aljazeera.com Far right lawyer Abelardo De La Espriella, who won backing of Donald Trump, seals narrow victory in run-off election.
(2026-06-22). 'Tiger' supporters celebrate victory for Colombia's far-right. tribune.com.pk 
The streets of the Colombian city of Barranquilla turned into a carnival on Sunday night, after hard-right Abelardo de la Espriella beat his leftist rival to win the country's presidential runoff election. | Thousands of people celebrated the victory of De la Espriella, who calls himself "The Tiger" and his followers "the pack," with flares, fireworks and flags. | The 47-year-old gained popularity during his election campaign with tough-on-crime rhetoric, promising to wage war against drug-running guerrilla groups. | Samuel Gomez, a 39-year-old school principal, said he was "very happy and above all tomorrow I…
(2026-06-22). Far Right Millionaire Backed by Trump Claims Presidential Victory in Colombia. truthout.org Abelardo de la Espriella, a far-right millionaire backed by U.S. President Donald Trump, declared victory in Colombia's presidential runoff late Sunday as preliminary results showed him leading by less than one percentage point with more than 99% of the vote tallied. Despite the narrow margin, Trump — who is notorious for lying about elections — falsely declared on Truth Social that De la… |
(2026-06-22). Voces de la Frontera Gala September 18, 2026. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-06-22). "Criminal Approach to Politics" : Trump Ally Abelardo de la Espriella Wins Colombian Presidency. democracynow.org 
Right-wing Trump ally Abelardo de la Espriella has clinched a narrow victory in Sunday's runoff presidential election in Colombia, defeating leftist Senator Iván Cepeda, an ally of current President Gustavo Petro. De la Espriella ran a fearmongering, "tough-on-crime" campaign, promising to build mega-prisons inspired by El Salvador's authoritarian President Nayib Bukele, to bomb "narcoterrorist camps" and to abandon Petro's peace efforts. His reported victory is also a win for U.S. President Donald Trump, whose administration is waging an intensifying "war on drugs&…
(2026-06-22). Colombia presidential candidate De la Espriella celebrates preliminary lead. aljazeera.com Colombian outsider Abelardo de la Espriella in an armoured vehicle next to his vice-presidential candidate.
(2026-06-22). Democracy Now! 2026-06-22 Monday. democracynow.org Headlines for June 22, 2026; "Document of Capitulation": Spencer Ackerman & Behrooz Ghamari-Tabrizi on the U.S.-Iran Deal; U.K. Political Crisis: PM Keir Starmer Resigns & Palestine Action "Terrorism" Sentencing of "Elbit 4"; "Criminal Approach to Politics": Trump Ally Abelardo de la Espriella Wins Colombian Presidency | Headlines for June 22, 2026; "Document of Capitulation": Spencer Ackerman & Behrooz Ghamari-Tabrizi on the U.S.-Iran Deal; U.K. Political Crisis: PM Keir Starmer Resigns & Palestine Action "Terrorism" Sentencing of "Elbit…
(2026-06-22). Colombia's De La Espriella claims victory on preliminary results. aljazeera.com Right-wing candidate Abelardo de la Espriella has claimed victory in Colombia's presidential election.
(2026-06-22). Semanario Económico… Proyecciones. radiohc.cu A continuación, presentamos un resumen de los acontecimientos económicos nacionales e internacionales más relevantes de la semana y las proyecciones futuras que pueden influir en el ámbito nacional, regional y global. | NACIONALES | El presidente Miguel Díaz-Canel presidió las sesiones extraordinarias del CC del PCC y participó como diputado en la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular donde se propusieron y aprobaron un grupo de transformaciones económicas y sociales para avanzar frente al cerco estadounidense. | ***** | El presidente Miguel Díaz-Canel, en su condición de Presidente del Consejo de Defensa Nacional,…
(2026-06-22). Robert De Niro unveils first Nobu Residences project in Egypt. newarab.com 
Actor and Nobu Hospitality co-founder Robert De Niro has unveiled The residences will form part of the wider Nobu hospitality development at OGAMI on The project was presented during an event at Nobu Hot…
(2026-06-22). Volunteer Spotlight: El Salvador Chapter Coordinator Irvin Pineda. worldbeyondwar.org 
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| Location: : | El Salvador | How did you get involved with anti-war activism and World BEYOND War (WBW)?: | A friend, who was coordinating at the time, invited me to participate. She shared the initiative with me, and I found it incredibly interesting. At that time, I wanted to get back to my activism, and it was an opportunity that came at the perfect moment. | What kinds of WBW…