(2026-06-06). 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.
(2026-06-06). US strikes Iranian radar sites near Strait of Hormuz. newarab.com 
The US Central Command said in a statement that its forces shot down four Iranian one-way attack drones launched toward the "The attack drones posed an immediate threat to regional marit…
(2026-06-06). Hormuz Jolts S. Korea to Grow 3X by 2030 to 100 GW. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — South Korea, the world's 13th largest economy, spends more of its gross domestic product to import fossil fuels than almost any other country on earth, with the bill amounting to $25 billion a year, according to Worse, the cost of fossil gas could increase by 41% this year, since has seen a price spike over the Iran War and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Moreover, it seems unlikely that the Persian Gulf will ever agai…
(2026-06-06). US strikes Iranian radar sites after drone shootdown in Strait of Hormuz. scmp.com US forces struck Iranian coastal radar sites on Saturday after shooting down drones launched by Iran towards the Strait of Hormuz, the US military said, in the latest escalation complicating efforts to end the war between the two countries. | The US military believed the four Iranian drones were targeting regional maritime traffic, an official said.
(2026-06-06). Does Pete Hegseth's volte-face on China reflect an America in decline? scmp.com Listening to US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth at the recently concluded Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, I thought of the iconic Sichuan opera act of face-changing, where performers switch masks in an instant. | Last year, Hegseth's speech at the event was filled with blatant attacks on China. This year, he put on a completely different face, declaring that: "Under President Trump's leadership, relations between the United States and China are better than they've been in many years."
(2026-06-06). Let's Identify Those Who Want War, Not Peace. ummid.com A very important question today is — who wants the Iran-USA-Israel-Lebanon war to continue and who wants the Russia-Ukraine war to continue…
(2026-06-06). How Russia and Iran are repositioning commercial geography in the Caspian Sea. strategic-culture.su
(2026-06-06). The Lebanon Glitch: How Multi-Front War is Overturning Trump-Iran Diplomacy. ummid.com Washington and Tehran continue exploring a possible agreement but escalating Israeli military operations in Lebanon threaten to derail diplomacy and deepen regional instability.
(2026-06-06). Two convicted over London stabbing of Iranian TV reporter. newarab.com 
Two Romanians were convicted on Friday over the Nandito Badea, 21, and George Stana, 25, were found guilty of wounding with intent over the stabbing of The attack was "designed to silence a journalist through intimidation and violence", t…
(2026-06-06). Is the US Empire in Decline? orinocotribune.com By Stansfield Smith — June 3, 2026 | The US empire is in decline, we say. The Global South, the BRICS, and multipolarity are rising. And yet the US attacks Iran, and the Global South, BRICS, the United Nations, do not stand up to the US. Twenty years ago General Wesley Clark said the US planned to
(2026-06-06). Bahrain, Kuwait targeted by fresh Iran salvoes. newarab.com 
The Gulf countries of Bahrain and Kuwait were targeted in renewed aerial attacks by Iran early Saturday after the The tiny island kingdom of Bahrain, home to the headquarters of the US Fifth Fleet, denounced the attacks against its territory and neighbouring Kuwait. | Manama said the two Gulf countries intercepted seven missiles fired by Iran and described the attacks, the second against both nations in three days, as "blatant aggression" and "a flagrant violation…
(2026-06-06). Trump and Netanyahu: The Odd Couple. juancole.com The statement may be one of the most revealing statements Trump has ever made—not for what it says about Netanyahu, but for what it reveals about Trump's psychology. It was intende…
(2026-06-06). Two Lebanese officers, one soldier killed in Lebanon strike. newarab.com 
Two Lebanese officers and one soldier were killed on Saturday in an Israeli strike on a military vehicle on the Khardali-Nabatiyeh road in Later, the Israeli military said it targeted the vehicle after identifying what it described as a threat to its forces and receiving indications that It said an initial inquiry showed that two Lebanese army off…
(2026-06-06). Israel escalates assault on Lebanon and drives to annex Gaza. wsws.org Israeli strikes killed at least four people in Southern Lebanon on Friday, and the military ordered the forced displacement of nine more towns and villages in the Sidon district.
(2026-06-06). One Gaza Flotilla Boat Made It To Gaza In Pieces. popularresistance.org Gaza flotilla boats have become like Palestinians. They, like Palestinians, have been attacked, beaten, partially destroyed and thrown to the four winds by a brutal, violent Israeli government. | Some of the 2026 Gaza flotilla boats were purposefully damaged so severely by Israeli military forces that they sank, like Palestinians who are under the genocidal rubble of endless criminal Israeli bombings. | After two brutal interceptions in international waters in April and May 2026, many resilient Gaza flotilla boats have been found floating in a variety of places around the Mediterranean, just as Palestinians as re…
(2026-06-06). Capitalist Rulers in Canada Back Washington's Assaults on Cuba. orinocotribune.com By Philippe Tessier — Jun 3, 2026 | Canada's capitalist rulers, along with Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberal Party government, are backing U.S. imperialism's accelerating attacks on Cuba with the same goal — overthrowing Cuba's socialist revolution. At the same time, a growing number of unions here are speaking out against Washington's attacks and demanding Ottawa oppose them. | After the latest U.S. sanctions, Sherritt International, a Canadian-owned mining conglomerate and one of the last foreign companies working in Cuba, announced May 4 it was suspending all mining on the island while it sells i…
(2026-06-06). U.S. continues searching for pretexts for aggression against Cuba. radiohc.cu For activist Diana Block, each new measure by the United States government against Cuba attempts to gather pretexts for an eventual military aggression against the island, but it is currently encountering growing rejection among Americans. | Diana Block, of the Bay Area Cuba Solidarity Network in San Francisco, California, told Prensa Latina that more than 64 percent of citizens—according to polls—oppose military action against Cuba, and many people have actively expressed their rejection of war. | The intensification of sanctions against President Díaz-Canel's family members, Amistur, the Cuban Insti…
(2026-06-06). Why We Continue To Support Venezuela. orinocotribune.com By Joà£o Pedro Stédile — Jun 3, 2026 | Defending Venezuela is a moral and political obligation of all progressive and democratic forces on our continent. | The current political situation in Venezuela cannot be explained solely by the events following January 3, 2026. We need to contextualize what has been happening over the past four decades. In the 1990s, there was total U.S. hegemony on the continent, which imposed the NAFTA agreement on us, and then sought to impose the FTAA as a space under the complete control of U.S. capital. All governments except Cuba supported the Americans. | But the people…
(2026-06-06). Raúl is Cuba… and Cuba is untouchable! radiohc.cu Speech delivered by Miguel Mario Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, at the commemoration of the 95th birthday of Army General Raúl Castro Ruz and the 65th anniversary of the creation of the Ministry of the Interior, at the Karl Marx Theater, on June 5, 2026, "Year of the Centenary of Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro Ruz."
(2026-06-06). Gracias, por lo que no pasó. cubadebate.cu En este aniversario del Ministerio del Interior recordemos que, aunque algunos dicen que los àìrganos de la Seguridad del Estado nacieron para defender a la Revolución, en realidad fueron creados, de conjunto con los àìrganos del Orden Interior, para cuidar algo aún más grande: la vida de todos los cubanos.
(2026-06-06). Cuba y Rusia fortalecen su cooperación estratégica durante el Foro Económico de San Petersburgo. cubadebate.cu El viceprimer ministro cubano àìscar Pérez-Oliva sostuvo encuentros clave con altos funcionarios rusos y denunció el impacto del bloqueo estadounidense ante los BRICS.
(2026-06-06). Mexicanos solidarios rechazan nuevas medidas de EEUU contra Cuba. radiohc.cu El Movimiento Mexicano de Solidaridad con Cuba expresó este viernes su más enérgico rechazo a recientes medidas de Estados Unidos contra el presidente Miguel Díaz-Canel y otras personas y organizaciones de la isla. | Consideró que estas "sanciones" contra el mandatario e instituciones como el Instituto Cubano de Amistad con los Pueblos y los Comités de Defensa de la Revolución carecen de fundamento legítimo y constituyen un acto de abierta injerencia contra la soberanía de la nación antillana. | A través de una declaración, el Movimiento las catalogó como una nueva escalada en la política de presión de Washington…
(2026-06-06). Refinería Hermanos Díaz concluye con éxito segunda prueba con crudo nacional (+Video). cubadebate.cu La conclusión satisfactoria de una segunda corrida de prueba con crudo nacional en la Refinería Hermanos Díaz, de esta ciudad, ratificó las potencialidades de la industria para contribuir al aprovechamiento de los recursos energéticos del país y respaldar procesos estratégicos vinculados a la producción petrolera y la generación eléctrica.
(2026-06-06). Presidente Díaz-Canel: El pueblo de Cuba no merece el bloqueo de EEUU. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel afirmó que el bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero de EEUU contra la isla ´es hoy brutal y criminal ª y es algo que el pueblo cubano no merece. | En una entrevista concedida al diario español elDiario.es, el mandatario señaló que uno de los aspectos más severos de esa política es su prolongación durante más de seis décadas. | Sostuvo que el mayor cinismo radica en que esa medida está acompañada de una narrativa que trata de invisibilizar al verdadero culpable de las dificultades q…
(2026-06-06). Cuba defiende cuidado del planeta en Día Mundial del Medio Ambiente. radiohc.cu Desde Cuba se apuesta por la protección del entorno y a través de la dirección del país, el Ministerio de Ciencia, Tecnología Y Medio Ambiente (CITMA) y otras instituciones, impulsan estrategias para profundizar en este tema a nivel nacional. | En diferentes escenarios, Cuba se ha pronunciado en favor del cuidado del medio ambiente, insistiendo en la búsqueda de alternativas de producción que permitan el desarrollo de la sociedad sin necesidad de perjudicar lo natural y la importancia de que los Estados cumplan sus compromisos ambientales. | Desde la década del 70 se celebra cada 5 de junio el Día Mundial del Med…
(2026-06-06). °Raúl es Cuba, y a Cuba no se toca! (+ Fotos y Video). cubadebate.cu Dos aniversarios de gran relevancia para la nación nos convocan hoy precisamente en el Día Nacional de la Defensa: el reciente cumpleaños 95 del querido General de Ejército Raúl Castro Ruz, líder de la Revolución Cubana, y el Aniversario 65 de la fundación de nuestro glorioso y heroico Ministerio del Interior. En nombre del Partido, el Gobierno, las organizaciones de masas y sociales, en nombre del pueblo de Cuba: °Muchas felicidades!
(2026-06-06). Nancy Fraser: Gaza as World Event. newleftreview.org The global reverberations of Israel's destruction of Gaza, understood as world event—an epochal turning point which serves to reveal the changing nature of the times. Philosophical reflections on the rise of a new-era McCarthyism in Germany and the US.
(2026-06-06). The Jewish filmmaker trying to understand Israel after Gaza. newarab.com 
A few months after Hamas' Like millions around the world, they were watching the civilian death toll climb and entire neighbourhoods reduced to rubble. | Gillian left the conversation with a conviction she could not shake: she wanted to do something. The British-American Jew felt she couldn…
(2026-06-06). Venezuela's Acting President Continues India Tour, Meets US Ambassador. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( Acting President Rodríguez
(2026-06-06). IMF Reports Meeting With Venezuelan Delegation, Appoints New Mission Chief. orinocotribune.com
(2026-06-06). Xi to pay state visit to DPRK from June 8 to 9. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Chinese president, will pay a state visit to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) from June 8 to 9 at the invitation of Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the DPRK, a spokesperson for the International Department of the CPC Central Committee announced on Friday.
(2026-06-06). Israeli troops kill 7-month-old Palestinian baby in West Bank car shooting. scmp.com Israeli troops killed a seven-month-old Palestinian baby boy after firing at his parents' vehicle in the occupied West Bank, the Palestinian health ministry said. | Sam Fahd Abu Haikal was killed on Friday evening, and his parents were wounded while driving in the Tel Rumeida area south of Hebron City, according to the ministry.
(2026-06-06). Marjane Satrapi's Masterpiece Persepolis Transformed the World's Understanding of Iran. portside.org Marjane Satrapi's Masterpiece Persepolis Transformed the World's Understanding of Iran |
(2026-06-06). Richard Overy: Rethinking The Second World War. newleftreview.org Interviewed by Tom Stevenson, one of Britain's leading historians discusses the development of his understanding of the war as a terminal clash between imperial-colonial systems, built on close analysis of its interrelated military, political and economic dimensions.
(2026-06-06). Legends of the Great Wall meet mountain mists in Shanxi. ecns.cn Looking for a summer getaway that combines history, nature, and serenity? Xinzhou city in North China's Shanxi province offers exactly that.
(2026-06-06). South Africa-Italy Agriculture Forum to strengthen agricultural ties. sanews.gov.za South Africa-Italy Agriculture Forum to strengthen agricultural ties | Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen and Italy's Minister of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forests, Francesco Lollobrigida, will next week host the inaugural South Africa-Italy Agriculture Business Forum in Cape Town as the two countries seek to deepen cooperation in agriculture, agro-processing and trade. | The forum, scheduled for 9 and 10 June 2026 in the Western Cape, is expected to bring together business leaders, innovators and policymakers from both countries to explore new opportunities for investment, technology exchange and mark…
(2026-06-06). The Unseen Ledger: How Non-Resident Indians Leverage Crypto Gift Cards Beyond Remittances. ummid.com Buying crypto gift cards with digital assets allows, especiallu Non Resident Indians (NRIs) for the direct allocation of specific consumer value to a relative's smartphone, bypassing the need for currency exchange houses or navigating local bank account minimums for minor transactions.
(2026-06-06). Under the panels: Green energy creates more benefits in Nilka, Xinjiang. ecns.cn In Xinjiang, one of China's richest regions in terms of solar energy resources, these "sunlight harvesters" stretch across both sides of the Tianshan Mountains, converting sunlight into a continuous stream of green energy. Now, let's turn our attention to Nilka County, nestled in the northeastern hinterland of the Ili River Valley.
(2026-06-06). Marcus Verhagen: The Art of Counter-Remembrance. newleftreview.org In 2017, a fire killed 72 residents of Grenfell Tower in West London, exposing a bleak background of neglect. How can art grapple with such an event? Contrasting modes of aesthetic response explored in the works of Chris Ofili, Steve McQueen and Forensic Architecture.
(2026-06-06). Build The New Asia Of Our Dreams. popularresistance.org On 15 April, I had the great honour of speaking in the Gedung Merdeka (Independence Hall) in Bandung, Indonesia. I was struck not by nostalgia, but by urgency. Bandung is not our museum piece, but a living political inheritance. The questions raised in that hall in 1955, at the gathering of leaders from 29 African and Asian countries, remain unresolved. Can the nations of the Global South act together with sovereignty and dignity? Can they build institutions that serve their peoples rather than global capital? Can they create forms of cooperation beyond military alliances and market dependency?
(2026-06-06). China, Australia bask in solar panel success. ecns.cn Members of photovoltaic and renewable energy research team from the University of New South Wales introduce solar panel products at the 64th Smart Energy Conference and Exhibition in Sydney in May.
(2026-06-06). AFR Rich List offers a scorecard of Australian inequality. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-06). Everybody hates Israel and you: Trump blasts Netanyahu in phone call. ummid.com In a major embarrassment for the Zionist lobby, U.S. President Donald Trump called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu '____ing crazy' and said everybody in the world hates him because of his crimes.
(2026-06-06). 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.
(2026-06-06). AP EAMCET (EAPCET) 2026 Result Date June 01: Link to Check. ummid.com The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) is releasing the result of AP EAPCET 2026 Engineering, Agriculture and Pharmacy, formerly known as AP EAMCET 2026, along with the Merit List and Toppers Name and Score, on its official website 'cets.apsche.ap.gov.in'.
(2026-06-06). The Politics of AI Surveillance: Who Controls the Digital State? moderndiplomacy.eu Since the public launch of large-language models like ChatGPT and OpenAI in 2020, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is gaining ground across a variety of private and public areas, the prospect of not only facilitating mundane tasks but also revolutionising labor markets, research, medicine and militaries. The gilded age of AI But as the presence of AI …
(2026-06-06). SAPS shines spotlight on commitment and leadership of young members. sanews.gov.za SAPS shines spotlight on commitment and leadership of young members | As South Africa marks Youth Month, the South African Police Service (SAPS) is shining the spotlight on the commitment, innovation and leadership of its young members through its national campaign, "SAPS Youth – Leading the Reset Agenda". | Through the theme: "My Blood is Blue", SAPS is sharing the stories of young women and men, who have answered the call to serve and protect communities. | Their dedication, professionalism and unwavering commitment to duty embody the principles of the SAPS Reset Agenda and demonstrate the significant contribu…
(2026-06-06). Thousands sign complaint ahead of hearing to remove 'biased' Filton judge. thecanary.co 
More than 3,000 people, including legal experts, have signed a formal complaint accusing the security service-linked presiding judge in the trial of six 'Filton 24' Palestine Action activists of bias and discriminatory conduct. The complaint comes in advance of a hearing on Monday 8 June on an application by the defendants for Jeremy Johnson's removal […] | By
(2026-06-06). A Good Life for the 99% Isn't a Pipe Dream. portside.org A Good Life for the 99% Isn't a Pipe Dream |
(2026-06-06). Bolivian workers' insurrection enters sixth week defying Paz-Trump counterrevolutionary conspiracy. wsws.org Thirty-six days into Bolivia's indefinite general strike, the Paz government has not broken the uprising.
(2026-06-06). 'Petty Action': Congress on reports CBSE officials shunted out. ummid.com Responding to the removal of the CBSE Chairman and Secretary from their posts, the Congress Party Tuesday June 02, 2026 called the move 'petty actions' and accused the Narendra Modi government of 'throwing dust in people's eyes'.
(2026-06-06). WHO warns nearly 500 confirmed Ebola cases in Central Africa outbreak. scmp.com Nearly 500 Ebola cases have now been confirmed in the deadly outbreak raging in central Africa, a WHO overview showed on Saturday, amid mounting concern over the swelling scale of the epidemic. | In its daily update on the situation, the World Health Organization tallied 452 confirmed cases, including 82 deaths, in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo), where the outbreak was declared three weeks ago. | In neighbouring Uganda, meanwhile, it counted 19 confirmed cases, including two deaths.
(2026-06-06). At which point will we begin to call Bibi president of the U.S.? strategic-culture.su Are we now about to enter a new phase? | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | How will the Trump years in office play out in the hist…
(2026-06-06). Science meets art to unlock nature's hidden connections. ecns.cn Step into the temporary exhibition hall on B1 of the Shanghai Natural History Museum, and a field of all-black metal flowers appears to bloom in silence on one side of the gallery.
(2026-06-06). Inside the crazy New York queues where people wait for hours for Insta-cred. scmp.com In front of L'industrie Pizzeria, as at many other New York restaurants and shops, customers queue up behind barriers — in this case, all to grab a prized pizza slice. | Not everyone in America's biggest city finds standing in line to be a chore. The power of social media trends means that for some, waiting for hours is an attraction in itself. | "It's gotten pretty crazy in the city recently," said food influencer Ali Chilton, who has 168,000 followers on Instagram.
(2026-06-06). JEE Advanced Result 2026 Out; Check Full List of Toppers. ummid.com Shubham Kumar of IIT Delhi has secured the All India Rank 1 (AIR 1) in JEE Advanced 2026 the result of which is declared today whereas Arohi Deshpande, also from the IIT Delhi, is the female topper.
(2026-06-06). Egypt questions Camp David treaty after Israel border violations. newarab.com 
(2026-06-06). China opposes U.S. use of 'forced labor' as a pretext for extra tariffs. ecns.cn The China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) on Thursday voiced its firm opposition to what it described as the U.S. use of "forced labor" as a pretext to impose extra tariffs on imports from the Chinese mainland and Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR).
(2026-06-06). 'Hail for Agate' initiative contributes to Nature research. ecns.cn A long-running citizen science project that encouraged the public to collect hailstones in exchange for agates has contributed to a major climate research breakthrough published in the journal Nature.
(2026-06-06). 2026 FIVB Volleyball Women's Nations League in Nanjing: Poland beats Czech Republic 3-0. ecns.cn Poland defeated Czech Republic 3-0 in the 2026 FIVB Volleyball Women's Nations League China at the Nanjing Youth Olympic Sports Park Gymnasium in Jiangsu Province on Thursday.
(2026-06-06). Iran fires missiles at Gulf states after US strikes near Hormuz. newarab.com 
United States military officials said Iran launched seven ballistic missiles toward neighboring Gulf nations of Kuwait and Bahrain on Friday, hours after In a statement posted to X, US Central Command (CENTCOM) said it intercepted six of the missiles Iran launched and the seventh "did not reach its intended target." | "There are currently no reports of harm to US personnel, and Iranian claims of damaging US 5th fleet headquarters in Bahrain are false," the st…
(2026-06-06). Workers Struggles: Asia, Australia and the Pacific. wsws.org South Korea: Kakao platform workers to strike over wages and bonuses; India: Maharashtra women workers rally in Mumbai to demand government status; Punjab state-operated service centre employees still on strike; Australia: 400 INPEX LNG production workers walk out in NT for higher pay; Adelaide nurses and midwives strike for better wages.
(2026-06-06). Russia e Cina due civiltà prive di pretese imperiali ed egemoniche. strategic-culture.su Nell'analisi geopolitica nulla vi è di più grave di universalizzare le categorie interpretative. Gli studiosi occidentali estendono generalmente i loro riferimenti culturali ad altre civiltà , compiendo in ultima istanza un errore tanto macroscopico, quanto fuorviante. | Segue nostro Questo errore viene compiuto massimamente nei confronti della Russia e della Cina, anche per accrescerne l'interpretazione di avversarie sistemiche da scon…
(2026-06-06). Two red pandas from Shanghai to arrive in Taipei under city exchange program. ecns.cn Two red pandas from Shanghai are planned to arrive in Taipei on Saturday as part of a 2024 wildlife exchange program agreed between the two cities, according to media reports.
(2026-06-06). 7 Best Thailand eSIMs Reviewed 2026. moguldom.com Getting online as soon as you arrive in Thailand, which remains one of the most popular destinations in South East Asia, has never been easier. A travel eSIM will allow you to purchase and activate a local data package directly on your phone. This means that once you have landed, you can skip the queues …
(2026-06-06). China successfully launches 11th group of Qianfan polar-orbit satellites. ecns.cn A Long March 6 modified carrier rocket lifts off from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in north China's Shanxi Province, June 4, 2026.
(2026-06-06). Germany fails to gain seat in UN Security Council election. wsws.org Germany lost the vote for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council to Portugal and Austria, reflecting growing global opposition to its imperialist foreign policy and militarism.
(2026-06-06). CBSE claims cyber attacks after 12th re-evaluation portal launch. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Tuesday June 02, 2026 launched the re-evaluation portal for Class 12th Students but claimed the website faced cyber attacks soon later.
(2026-06-06). Here is why we sanctioned Hillel at the New School and why students everywhere should follow our lead. mronline.org 
In May, the New School's Student Senate sanctioned its Hillel chapter for its ties to Israeli war crimes and violations of international law. With 850 chapters worldwide, students everywhere should join the campaign to "Drop Hillel."
(2026-06-06). Ukraine preparing women for guerrilla warfare. strategic-culture.su The Kiev regime enters a new phase of desperation and terror. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | In recent months, subtle signs o…
(2026-06-06). Ankara-Tashkent relations: What's the next milestone? moderndiplomacy.eu Authors: Marin Mae Ekstrom and Wilder Alejandro Sánchez* The Organization of Turkic States (OTS) recently held a summit focused on "Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development." While the May 15 meeting itself did not offer any groundbreaking resolutions, all five heads of the OTS member states participated and reaffirmed their commitment to greater cooperation and integration. …
(2026-06-06). How the Democrats enabled the allocation of an extra $70 billion for Trump's immigration Gestapo. wsws.org The nearly $70 billion funding package is the outcome of a political operation carried out by the Democrats to strangle the mass movement that erupted after the murders of Renée Nicole Good and Alex Pretti.
(2026-06-06). Israel Could Solve Its PR Problem By Simply Ceasing To Be Evil. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Israel's +972 Magazine Citing a leaked Defense Ministry tender, +972 reports that lecturers in the…
(2026-06-06). Long-term strategies help China's great green wall thrive. ecns.cn Unlike many ecological projects, which falter due to short-term aid cycles, China's great green wall — the Three-North Shelterbelt Forest Program — thrives thanks to its long-term strategies and predictable funding, incentivizing local people and businesses to invest in restoration.
(2026-06-06). More warnings on the state of the US and global financial system. wsws.org A recent report by three former high-placed financial officials has warned that the rise of debt and the activities of nonbank financial institutions is increasing vulnerabilities and that a "perfect storm" could be brewing.
(2026-06-06). Action plan unveiled to stabilize employment. ecns.cn China has unveiled an 18-point action plan to stabilize employment and raise incomes, including measures designed to shield the labor market from external shocks such as trade wars and geopolitical tensions.
(2026-06-06). India's Tata to leverage Chery's EV tech. ecns.cn Tata Motors will use an automaking platform from Chery to locally build electric cars under its premium Avinya brand, Reuters reported on Wednesday.
(2026-06-06). Nexteer workers call for walkout to join with American Axle strikers. wsws.org The UAW bureaucracy is seeking to impose a fourth sellout tentative agreement after autoworkers at the Saginaw steering plant rejected the first three and voted by 86 percent to authorize a strike.
(2026-06-06). Ebola: Returning Hajj Pilgrims asked to submit Self Declaration Form. ummid.com In view of the Ebola outbreak, the Haj Committee of India (HCoI) has asked all the pilgrims returning from their Hajj Journey to Makkah, Saudi Arabia to fill and submit a Self Declaration Form (SDF).
(2026-06-06). Cultural icon 'Xinjiang Lamb' wins hearts across China, sparks new wave of creativity. ecns.cn A small lamb doll dressed in colorful Xinjiang-style attire has become one of China's hottest cultural products this summer, winning over social media users nationwide with its distinctive look and handcrafted charm.
(2026-06-06). Retailers trying to get out of their obligations to accept cash under new laws. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-06). China launches 18 satellites, expands Qianfan internet constellation to 182 spacecraft. ecns.cn China launched 18 satellites into orbit on Thursday, expanding its Qianfan satellite internet constellation to 182 spacecraft as the country accelerates the development of its low-Earth-orbit communications network.
(2026-06-06). In Numbers: 65 years on, China-Laos ties yield fruitful outcomes. ecns.cn 2026 marks the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Laos and the China-Laos Friendship Year. Since the establishment of diplomatic ties on April 25, 1961, China and Laos have been committed to the principles of long-term stability, good-neighborliness, mutual trust and comprehensive cooperation.
(2026-06-06). Loic Wacquant: Against Abolitionism. newleftreview.org A sociological critique of calls for the wholesale elimination of police, courts and prisons, arguing instead for a radical 'penal minimalism'—a better-funded system, with fewer suspects funnelled into it, and imprisonment a punishment of last resort.
(2026-06-06). Foundation laid for Malegaon's first Super Specialty Hospital. ummid.com Malegaon, the Textile City in North Maharashtra, will soon have a 100-bed super specialty hospital.
(2026-06-06). Xizang's high-quality environment debunks groundless Western accusations. ecns.cn Xizang boasts 97 nature reserves, covering a total area of 434,000 square kilometers, and is home to 246 wildlife species under key national protection. Notably, over 80 percent of the global Tibetan antelope, wild yak and black-necked crane populations spend winter in the region.
(2026-06-06). Blushing plums in a Sichuan county herald onset of midsummer. ecns.cn In the mist-shrouded valleys of southwestern China, summer does not arrive with a date on the calendar; it arrives with a sound — the crisp snap of plums being plucked from their branches.
(2026-06-06). Meet Tahsin, Nishan, Indian origin footballers, to play in 2026 FIFA World Cup. ummid.com India has not qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup but two footballers — Tahsin and Nishan, are making the country proud as the countdown for the football mega event begins.
(2026-06-06). Rolling optimization chip enhances smart machine capabilities. ecns.cn Researchers from Shanghai-based Tongji University have unveiled their independently developed first-generation specialized computing chip for rolling optimization, called the Moving Horizon Unit, which functions like an intelligent brain for autonomous vehicles, robots, drones and other smart machines.
(2026-06-06). Ukrainian drones target St Petersburg after Putin rejects Zelensky's offer. scmp.com Residents of St Petersburg, Russia's second-largest city, were told not to leave their homes after a "large-scale" Ukrainian drone attack targeted the city on Saturday morning, underscoring Kyiv's growing ability to hit deep inside the country, a day after the Russian president refused an offer to meet his Ukrainian counterpart. | St Petersburg Governor Alexander Beglov advised residents not to go outside and warned of possible disruptions to mobile internet service, while Regional Governor…
(2026-06-06). Vote No to AEU-Labor sellout! Build independent rank-and-file committees! Fund education not war! wsws.org The Committee for Public Education urges educators and workers to join the meeting to discuss how to develop the fight against the sellout deal between the Australian Education Union and the Victorian state Labor government, and the underlying austerity and war agenda of the federal Labor government.
(2026-06-06). Fourth death in 2 years at Palmetto, Georgia, USPS facility: Demarcus Little dies after reporting feeling unwell. wsws.org Little was the father of a 21-year-old son, Demarcus Jr., and a four-year-old daughter, Lauren. Those who knew him described him as kind, considerate and an all-around great guy.
(2026-06-06). Services sector registers robust May. ecns.cn Chinas services activity expanded at a faster pace in May, according to the latest RatingDog China General Services Purchasing ManagersIndex, which points to robust growth in new business and a rebound in overseas demand.
(2026-06-06). Bolivia In Crisis: In Conversation With Evo Morales. popularresistance.org In a Black Agenda Report exclusive on May 29th, 2026, former Bolivian president Evo Morales Ayma spoke with correspondent Clau O'Brien Moscoso. They discussed the now four week long general strike and the many blockades that have brought the small Andean nation to a grinding halt. The main demand of those protesting is the resignation of Spanish born, U.S. backed, far right president Rodrigo Paz. Below is Part 1 of the excerpts of an interview with the man who was Bolivia's first indigenous president speaking from his office in Lauca àë, Shinahota.
(2026-06-06). Iran World Cup squad heads to Mexico as US visa row erupts. newarab.com 
Iran lashed out at the United States on Saturday for refusing visas to some of its The row erupted just days before the June 11 start of the 2026 World Cup, which is being jointly hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada. | The Iranian players, who
(2026-06-06). Indian Gen Z are on move, albeit Cockroach Janta Party. ummid.com Whta India witnessed in the last few days, Gen Z dug through documents, cross-checked data, exposed inconsistencies, challenged official claims and worked with a determination that put many professionals to shame.
(2026-06-06). Aging population triggers demand for 'senior toys'. ecns.cn Aging population triggers demand forsenior toys.
(2026-06-06). Friday Nite Videos | June 5, 2026. portside.org Friday Nite Videos | June 5, 2026 |
(2026-06-06). Jeffrey Epstein, The Russian Mob, And The Maxwells' Hidden Assets. popularresistance.org The release of the Epstein Files has shocked the public with unimaginable stories of the pedophilia, exploitation of women and brash depravity of the ruling class. While these stories have been the major source of public outrage, a deeper dive into the Epstein Files reveals the inside world of how the billionaire class operates to control information and collude with each other – hide their crimes and gain massive wealth at the expense of the working class. | In this episode, Chris Hedges speaks with Maureen Tkacik, an investigative journalist who has studied and written about the Epstein Files for The American P…
(2026-06-06). How a Pro-Worker Bill May Advance in the House. portside.org How a Pro-Worker Bill May Advance in the House |
(2026-06-06). "Waiting for the Missiles To Pass" portside.org "Waiting for the Missiles To Pass" |
(2026-06-06). Son of James Handy's girlfriend charged with murder of 'Top Gun' actor. scmp.com A man was charged with murder in the stabbing of Jumanji and Top Gun: Maverick actor James Handy, who was in a relationship with the suspect's mother. | Michael Gledhill, 44, was charged on Friday after police say officers found the 81-year-old Handy stabbed in the chest and lying unconscious outside a home in Los Angeles on Wednesday. Handy was taken to the hospital and later pronounced dead.
(2026-06-06). Mexico: AMLO Condemns US Interventionism in Open Letter. orinocotribune.com Former Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO) has come out of his political retirement to issue an extensive, detailed reflection on the bilateral relationship between Mexico and the United States. In it, López Obrador condemned the United States government's interference, expressed his unconditional support for President Claudia Sheinbaum, and attributed Donald Trump's shift regarding Mexico to being surrounded by "inexperienced, resentful, and fanatical" people who have led him into "vile and sinister" adventures. | "I am not surprised that in the United States government's onslaught against Mexic…
(2026-06-06). Delhi: 21 dead after fire in Flourish Stay Hotel. ummid.com At least 21 people have been killed after fire broke out in Flourish Stay Hotel in Delhi's Malviya Nagar Wednesday June 03, 2026.
(2026-06-06). "Saxophone Colossus" Sonny Rollins dies at 95. wsws.org His death marks the physical and "biographical" end of an era that began with the founding of bebop in New York during the final years of World War II.
(2026-06-06). Report: Cities experience soaring port economy output last year. ecns.cn Chinese seaport cities saw the added value of their port economy hit 7 trillion yuan ($1.03 trillion) in 2025, according to a report released by an institute under the Ministry of Transport.
(2026-06-06). Health concerns grow for US-Palestinian student in Israel prison. newarab.com 
One of four female Palestinian students detained by Israeli forces in the According to spokesperson for the Palestinian Prisoners' Society…
(2026-06-06). The problem with Japan's bid to strengthen energy security, supply chains. scmp.com What is in effect Japan's version of the Belt and Road Initiative is being rolled out at an accelerating pace. But unlike China's global infrastructure initiative, which mainly takes the form of highways, railways and sea lanes, Japan's project is all about energy networks and supply chains. | It poses a further challenge to America's waning economic and strategic influence in Asia, the world's most populous, resource-rich and potentially powerful region. What is more, it is a cooperative venture…
(2026-06-06). The possibility of a North Korea's female Supreme Leader. moderndiplomacy.eu North Korea's succession has followed a patrilineal pattern, but Kim Jong Un's teenage daughter's unprecedented public elevation suggests this may be changing. However, both the Korean People's Army and North Korea's political culture are male-dominated institutions, leading many skeptics to believe that a female heir is impossible. But this framing focuses on the wrong variable. …
(2026-06-06). Best Crypto Derivatives Platforms in 2026: Liquidity and Slippage Compared. ummid.com The number of crypto derivatives platforms with verifiable trust scores has grown since 2024 — but execution quality still varies wildly between them, scroll through any leaderboard and you'll see dozens of platforms advertising perpetual futures.
(2026-06-06). Italy appeals for release of hunger-striking Flotilla activists. newarab.com 
Italy appealed on Friday for the release of two Italian pro-Palestinian campaigners Israeli forces arrested 430 people on board 50 ships in international waters in May, to halt a flotilla of " The people held in Libya…
(2026-06-06). PM Modi's silence complicity, not indifference: Rahul on exam chaos. ummid.com Leader of Opposition (LoP) and Congress leader, Rahul Gandhi, Sunday May 31, 2026 accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of being 'complicit' in the 'fraud' that risked the career of the students who appeared in the NEET UG and CBSE 12th board exams.
(2026-06-06). China overtakes Japan as Australia's largest vehicle supplier. ecns.cn China has overtaken Japan as Australia's largest source of imported vehicles, driven by rising shipments from automakers such as BYD and growing demand for electric and hybrid cars.
(2026-06-06). Nicaragua's National Assembly Condemns Ukrainian Attack on Russian College. orinocotribune.com The National Assembly of Nicaragua condemned the Ukrainian drone attack on a student residence and an educational center in the city of Starobelsk, in the People's Republic of Lugansk. It called on the international community to repudiate such actions against the civilian population. | During the plenary session on Thursday, June 4, the representatives approved a statement calling the incident a crime against humanity and expressing solidarity with the victims' families and the Russian people. | The coordinator of the Sandinista National Liberation Front bloc in the assembly, Edwin Castro, stated that the case sh…
(2026-06-06). Meet Namira Siddiqui: Muslim Dentist Who Secured NEET MDS 2026 AIR 1. ummid.com NEET MDS 2026 Result: Dr Namira Mohammad Ghalib Siddiqui, a Muslim Dentist, has secured the All India Rank 1 (AIR 1) in NEET MDS 2026 exam the result of which was announced on Wednesday June 03, 2026.
(2026-06-06). The Return of the Dixiecrat South. portside.org The Return of the Dixiecrat South |
(2026-06-06). Our children, our children: The time is now for the Northern Areas and Townships of Gqeberha. moderndiplomacy.eu We are fighting a desperate fight for every boy child and girl child in the crime-infested, gangridden northern areas in the Eastern Cape. We are fighting for unity and freedom. No, we are demanding unity and freedom for all. How do we build a nation, a nation that is free from apartheid and racism, free …
(2026-06-06). Australian unions celebrate real wage cut for 3 million workers. wsws.org The Fair Work Commission admitted that the meagre 4.75 percent increase to award wages would not "be sufficient to close the real wage gap entirely."
(2026-06-06). Trump confirms he called Netanyahu 'Crazy'. ummid.com U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed he had a heated exchange with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on phone, confirming the reports by news portal Axios.
(2026-06-06). Can Human Conflict Ever Really End? Thinkers Explain Aggression and Division. ummid.com Human beings have become extraordinarily advanced at cooperation — and extraordinarily effective at conflict, read on as thinkers explain aggression and division.
(2026-06-06). Maharashtra Launches CAP 2026-27 Portal, Invites Foreign Nationals to Apply. ummid.com The Maharashtra CET Cell has launched the Central Admission Process 2026-27 (CAP 2026-27) Portal, inviting the Foreign Nationals (FN), NRIs, PIO, CIWGC and Merchant Navy Students to apply.
(2026-06-06). Thomas Meaney: Western Promises. newleftreview.org Thomas Meaney on Fritz Bartel, The Triumph of Broken Promises. The Cold War's end recast as upshot of a contest to enforce capital's discipline, East and West.
(2026-06-06). Forced labour tariffs: U.S. hypocrisy writ large but make a diplomatic fuss. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-06). Over one lakh live exotic breed of cockroaches confiscated in Australia, kingpin arrested. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: More than 100,000 live cockroaches illegal cockroaches illegal to keep in Australia were confiscated from a single breeder in the country's largest-ever seizure of exotic invertebrates, officials said Friday. | Australian authorities have seized hundreds of illegal exotic cockroaches worth an estimated 200,000 Australian dollars (about $142,000) from a commercial breeder in Bathurst, New South Wales, in a major biosecurity enforcement action. | The consignment, confiscated in May by the Department of Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Water, included Madagascar hissing cockroaches and dubia c…
(2026-06-06). Greg Brockman: Meet the ChatGPT Billionaire Funding Trump, Pushing AI And Designing Hi-Tech Weapons. orinocotribune.com By Alan Macleod — Jun 4, 2026 | He may not be a household name yet, but Greg Brockman is among the world's most powerful individuals. The OpenAI co-founder is one of President Trump's richest and most generous financial backers, and is spending tens of millions of dollars to fight A.I. regulation. He is using OpenAI to produce hi-tech and futuristic surveillance and military systems, with Israel MintPress News sheds light on the tech billionai…
(2026-06-06). Maharashtra FYJC Admission 2026 Round 2 Schedule Released. ummid.com The School Education and Sports Department Maharashtra has published the FYJC 2026 or Class 11 Round 2 Admission Schedule on its official website.
(2026-06-06). MHT CET Result 2026: When and Where to Check. ummid.com The Maharashtra CET Cell after releasing the Final Answer Keys is now declaring the MHT CET 2026 (PCB and PCM) results on its official website cetcell.mahacet.org.
(2026-06-06). Madison, Wisconsin nurses facing harassment over unionization effort after hospital calls union pin "Equivalent to a KKK Pin" wsws.org Nurses at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital have filed for a union election with the SEIU amid management intimidation, but the fight for safe staffing and patient care requires rank-and-file organization independent of a union whose history is one of isolating and betraying workers.
(2026-06-06). "We're getting duped both ways" : New York transit workers speak out on sellout Long Island Rail Road contract and the fight ahead for subway and bus workers. wsws.org These struggles are two parts of a growing confrontation between the New York working class and the financial oligarchy that dominates the city.
(2026-06-06). Technology, at its Core, is Automated Impatience. ummid.com Modern technology is fundamentally engineered to exploit and automate human impatience.
(2026-06-06). 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.
(2026-06-06). Government welcomes Fitch rating upgrade. sanews.gov.za Government welcomes Fitch rating upgrade | Government has welcomed Fitch's decision to upgrade South Africa's long-term foreign and local currency credit ratings to 'BB' from 'BB-' and maintain the stable outlook. ⚪ According to Fitch, the upgrade reflects South Africa's record of prudent fiscal management and its progress on fiscal consolidation, despite weak economic growth and domestic and external shocks. | "This, together with GDP [gross domestic product] revisions, leaves government debt-to-GDP ratio well below levels anticipated at the time of the rating downgrade to 'BB-' in 2020. This is Fitch's first…
(2026-06-06). JoSAA 2026 Registration, Choice Filling Begin Today: Link, Steps. ummid.com JoSAA online registration and choice filling via the official website 'josaa.nic.in' of the students seeking admission in IITs, NITs and other premium engineering institutions based on their JEE Advanced 2026 score is starting from today i.e. Tuesday June 2, 2026.
(2026-06-06). Gondwe to lead drive to strengthen private higher education partnerships. sanews.gov.za Gondwe to lead drive to strengthen private higher education partnerships | Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training, Dr Mimmy Gondwe, will next week lead a series of sector-wide engagements with private higher education institutions as part of efforts to strengthen collaboration and address key challenges facing South Africa's Post-School Education and Training (PSET) sector. ⚪ The sessions are scheduled for Monday, 8, June and Wednesday, 10 June 2026. ⚪ The sessions aim to strengthen relations and drive collaboration between government and the private higher education sector, to address pressing challe…
(2026-06-06). Guizhou golden monkeys get a chance for survival. ecns.cn Deep in the misty Mount Fanjingshan in Southwest China's Guizhou province, Yang Wei, a young veterinarian, has spent six years communicating with one of the world's rarest primates, Guizhou snub-nosed monkeys, growing very close to these mysterious creatures.
(2026-06-06). A Blessed Spiritual Journey – Hajj. ummid.com The Sublime Grid of Grace: Reflecting on the Metaphysical Geometry of Hajj – the Sacred Journey.
(2026-06-06). Crime Doesn't Pay, But US Government Grants Do. popularresistance.org InSight Crime, a thinktank which claims to fuse "investigative journalism with academic rigor," accuses Nicaragua's government of "hiring assassins" to hunt down and kill opponents abroad. This bold accusation is based on no more than "circumstantial" evidence, strongly suggesting political motivation. This fact-impoverished rush to judgment reflects a more general bias of the US-aligned corporate press, which seeks to demonize Nicaragua and its Sandinista political leadership. | The focus of the thinktank's article is the death of Roberto Samcam, a former Nicaraguan army officer, exiled in Costa Rica.
(2026-06-06). Hajj 2027: Haj Committee of India to start registration soon. ummid.com Indicating that the registration and online application process for Hajj 2027 (Haj 1448H) will start soon, the Haj Committee of India (HCOI) has asked pilgrims to keep their passports ready.
(2026-06-06). The daughters who were raised to be everything under China's one-child policy. globalvoices.org
(2026-06-06). Aviation leaders face Iran war fuel shock, rising fare prices at Rio summit. scmp.com Global ‚Å airline chiefs open their annual summit in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday facing a sharper test of the industry's post-pandemic recovery, as the Iran war drives up fuel costs and disrupts airspace while carriers try to cushion the blow with higher fares and tighter capacity. | The annual meeting of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) from Saturday to Monday ‚Äåcomes as that fuel shock collides with another problem airlines cannot quickly fix: a shortage of new aircraft.
(2026-06-06). Colombia's Former President Ernesto Samper Calls for End of US Interference in Latin America. orinocotribune.com The former Colombian president, Ernesto Samper, condemned United States President Donald Trump's interventionist statement. Trump expressed his "full support" for far-right presidential candidate Abelardo de la Espriella in Colombia's upcoming presidential elections in an attempt to influence the results in line with US interests in Latin America. He has previously followed the same pattern during presidential elections in Argentina, Ecuador, and Honduras, and has indicated that he will apply the same tactics to the upcoming elections in Brazil. | Samper called Trump's attitude an "offense" against his fellow Col…
(2026-06-06). Iran: il tempo dei dialoghi è finito, signor Trump. strategic-culture.su Il vero problema per Trump è l'ignoranza e l'incomprensione dell'Iran da parte sua e della sua squadra. | Segue nostro C'è qualcuno in grado di dare un senso alle dichiarazioni illogiche, capricciose e assurde di Trump sull'Iran? Si tratta di un presidente che nel 2018 ha strappato l'accordo JCPOA, il quale limitava la capacità dell'Iran di sviluppare uranio arricchito a un livello appena del 4%, consentendo oggi a Teheran di arrivare al…
(2026-06-05). Trump urged Xi to help end Ukraine war; China's tech sanctions list: SCMP's 7 highlights. scmp.com We have selected seven stories from this week's news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. | 1. Trump 'personally called for China's help' to end Ukraine war in summit with Xi…
(2026-06-05). Trump is turning allies and partners into friends of China. scmp.com China-Canada relations are undergoing a thaw after years of estrangement and recrimination. China and India are seeking a rapprochement despite deep-seated distrust and sometimes violent border disputes. Both cases share a common element: Donald Trump. | Meanwhile, following the US president's visit to Beijing, his defence secretary Pete Hegseth avoided mentioning Taiwan at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore. He sounded almost conciliatory by hailing ties with Beijing as "better than they've…
(2026-06-05). Is Ukraine-Russia war entering the end game? strategic-culture.su A Model of Attritional Warfare Suggests Yes | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The Persian Gulf war of USA/Israel against Iran has l…
(2026-06-05). The System Is Broken, We Have Had Enough. popularresistance.org The world's maritime unions came together at the ITF's Fair Practices Committee in an unprecedented show of solidarity to demand an immediate end to the humanitarian crisis faced by seafarers in the Persian Gulf. | The unions reiterate the ITF's call for a permanent ceasefire and full de-escalation by all parties, and the urgent initiation of diplomacy grounded in international law. They condemn the illegal bombing carried out by Israel and the United States, and the subsequent retaliatory attacks launched by Iran across the region, in violation of the most fundamental rule of international law: the prohibition o…
(2026-06-05). Hassan Ahmadian: "Iran was 2 hours away from launching an attack on Israel" Ep. 27. thealtworld.com Dr. Hassan Ahmadian is an Assistant Professor at the University of Tehran specializing in Iran's regional policy and political change in West Asia. He previously held research positions at Harvard University.
(2026-06-05). The Cold War tactics of Western media coverage on Iran. newarab.com 
The US-Israel war on Iran not only severely impacted regional insecurity, geopolitics, diplomacy, energy and trade, but it also signified a breakdown of the traditional international relations (IR) vocabulary used to interpret it. | Words like war, deterrence, self-help, national security, and existential threat belong to an earlier era of interstate conflict. Once a Bush legacy, the concept of preemptive war is now among the most popular to legitimise acts of interventionism and expansionism. Today's conflicts, particularly those involving Israel as the belligerent, operate through such strategic ambiguity warfa…
(2026-06-05). Why Trump's Ceasefires Are Failing to End Middle East Violence. moderndiplomacy.eu Residents in Gaza, southern Lebanon, northern Israel, and Kuwait faced ongoing violence this week, despite ceasefires arranged by the U. S. supposed to be in place. Israeli airstrikes targeted Gaza and Lebanon, while Hezbollah launched rockets into northern Israel and Iran attacked Kuwait's international airport. President Donald Trump commented that the ceasefires seemed to allow …
(2026-06-05). What we know about the reported explosion at Oman's oil terminal. newarab.com 
Reports of an explosion and alleged drone attack at According to news agency Reuters, which cited three sources familiar with the matter, an explosion struck near the facility's single-buoy mooring (SBM) berths on Friday. | The incident happened amid continuing conflict in the region with stalled US-Iran peace talks dragging…
(2026-06-05). Joseph Aoun: Iran using Lebanon as bargaining chip in US talks. newarab.com 
Lebanese President In a CNN interview, Aoun said "the people of Lebanon are paying the price …for the sake" of Iran's interests, and were "fed up" with war on Lebanon – comments reflecting deep divisions along Lebanon's confessional and political faultlines. | "They are using Lebanon as a bargaining chip in their negotiation with the United States," Aoun said of…
(2026-06-05). Under Israeli bombs, Lebanon's Palestinian refugees face limbo. newarab.com 
(2026-06-05). New York State must divest from Israel Bonds. mondoweiss.net 
New York State's Common Retirement Fund holds more than $367 million in Israel Bonds, which provide financial support for Israel's ongoing brutality against the Palestinian people. The state of New York must end its complicity in genocide.
(2026-06-05). Adam Hamawy, Doctor Who Served in Gaza During Genocide, Wins New Jersey Primary. truthout.org Adam Hamawy, a doctor who served in Gaza amid the genocide, won a New Jersey congressional primary on Tuesday, demonstrating the continued impact of the Palestine solidarity movement on U.S. politics. Egyptian-born Hamawy beat 11 other Democrats and will be the Democratic candidate on the ballot for New Jersey's 12th Congressional District. The winner of the Democratic primary is expected to… |
(2026-06-05). The Palestine industry: Rats of Gaza and the opportunists among us. peoplesworld.org 
It all started with a call to my family in a displacement camp in northern Gaza. Since internet lines rarely stay connected, I managed to send a message to the widow of my cousin—who was killed along with all of his sons during the ongoing Gaza genocide. I asked her a simple question: What do …
(2026-06-05). Israel Has Engineered a Deadly Shortage of Medications and Health Care in Gaza. scheerpost.com By Hend Salama Abo Helow This article was originally published by Truthout A Palestinian doctor in Gaza says the territory is facing its worst medication shortage since Israel began the genocide. My mother has been a hypertension patient for the past 25 years. Ever since her initial diagnosis, she has adhered strictly to her prescribed …
(2026-06-05). Gaza's fishermen patch up dinghies with door frames to float. newarab.com 
In a The small vessels, which were used by families and swimmers before Israel's genocidal war, have become a lifeline for the enclave's fishing industry which has been struggling to keep up its fleet. | Israeli restrictions on new fibreglass and other materials entering
(2026-06-05). Jewish anti-genocide activist Greenstein suffers second 'de-banking' attack. thecanary.co 
Brighton-based Tony Greenstein is one of the best-known of the UK's many Jewish anti-genocide activists. As a result, he is one of the most targeted by the Israel lobby's attacks and smears — including by the UK government. And he has again been hit with one of the most insidious forms of financial attack: de-banking. […] | By
(2026-06-05). Palestinian Rights Groups Criticize Schumer, Gillibrand on Naksa Anniversary. mediasanctuary.org On June 5, 1967, as part of the 6 Day War, Israel displaced more than 300,000 Palestinians in what is know as Naksa. The Palestinian Rights Committee and others rallied on Friday outside the federal O'Brien Building to protest Senators Schumer and Gillibrand's support for the ongoing genocide in Israel, even as many other Senate Democrats have voted against continuing to send weapons and funds to Israel. We hear from Eyad Alkurabi of the Palestinian Rights Committee, retired Union professor Daniel Mosquera, and Mark Mishler of Jewish Voice for Peace. By Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.
(2026-06-05). Deputy President receives courtesy visit from Cuba's Ambassador to South Africa. sanews.gov.za Deputy President receives courtesy visit from Cuba's Ambassador to South Africa | Deputy President Paul Mashatile on Friday received a courtesy visit in Johannesburg from the Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba to South Africa, Fakri Rodríguez Pinelo. | The Presidency said the courtesy call reaffirmed the historically friendly ties between the governments and peoples of South Africa and Cuba, while also underscoring Cuba's willingness to continue deepening bilateral relations for the mutual benefit of both countries. | Discussions focused on the strong historical ties between South Africa and Cuba, anchored in Cub…
(2026-06-05). Cuba strengthens presence at the Saint Petersburg Economic Forum. radiohc.cu àìscar Pérez-Oliva, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Trade and Foreign Investment of Cuba, has developed intense agendas this week at the Saint Petersburg International Economic Forum, with bilateral meetings and participation in thematic panels, the Cuban Foreign Ministry reported from its profile on the social network Facebook. | Pérez-Oliva met with Alexander Beglov, governor of Saint Petersburg, who ratified solidarity and commitment to strengthen cooperation with Cuba in education, health, culture and trade. | The Cuban leader spoke with Daniiar Imanaliev, Minister of Integration and Macr…
(2026-06-05). Cuba intervenes in plenary session of the Global Environment Fund. radiohc.cu The Cuban head of Science, Technology and Environment, Armando Rodríguez, spoke on behalf of his country at the Eighth Plenary of the Fund for the Environment, which meets in Uzbekistan. | In his speech before the plenary session held in the Uzbek city of Samarkand, on June 4 and 5, Rodríguez recalled the complexity of the various current crises and the increasing severity of environmental impacts, particularly for developing countries, which limits the ability of governments to meet their environmental goals for 2030. | Armando Rodríguez also urged donors to increase their financial resources in a predictable, t…
(2026-06-05). Díaz-Canel rejects new threats and sanctions from the Trump administration. radiohc.cu Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, has rejected new threatening statements by the President of the United States against Cuba, as well as the addition of other Cuban leaders, organizations, and companies to an illegitimate sanctions list by the U.S. Treasury Department.
(2026-06-05). Trump maintains "maximum pressure" on Cuba: More threats of intervention and sanctions against Díaz-Canel. radiohc.cu U.S. President Donald Trump reiterated this Thursday that, after Iran, his administration will "take care of" Cuba, on a day when he continued his interventionist plan with the announcement of more illegal unilateral sanctions against the island — this time targeting President Miguel Díaz-Canel, social and civil society organizations, and relatives of the Cuban leadership. | "We're going to take care of that [Cuba] as soon as we're done [with Iran]. I like to do one thing at a time," stated the White House occupant, who since last January has repeatedly threatened military intervention against the Caribbean…
(2026-06-05). Díaz-Canel: "Trump seeks to suffocate Cuba so that there will be a social explosion and he will have a pretext to intervene" radiohc.cu Miguel Díaz-Canel (1960) is the President of Cuba. He leads a country of just under ten million inhabitants, 90 miles from Florida. Since the 1959 Revolution, Cuba has been in the crosshairs of every US administration. But now the situation is particularly extreme and tense, to the point that some are comparing it to the Cuban Missile Crisis (1962), following the tightening of the US embargo with energy strangulation and secondary sanctions against companies that deal with Cuban state entities. This latest tightening of the screws, on May 1st, has meant that, as of this week, Visa and Mastercard payments can no l…
(2026-06-05). Wednesday 6/3: No War on Cuba! indybay.org at corner of Ocean and Water Street, Santa Cruz…
(2026-06-05). Cuba presents data demonstrating majority rejection of military intervention. radiohc.cu Military aggression is not a demand of the people, but rather a narrative fabricated by centers of power to justify unjustifiable actions, emphasized Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez. | According to data from a Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs study on online social media conversations related to the island during May of this year, 90.1 percent of users expressed their opposition to the U.S. military threat against Cuba. | The results were presented by the Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez and showed that only 9.9 percent of participants in the online debate support armed aggression against the Caribb…
(2026-06-05). U.S. economic coercion blocks oil from entering Cuba. radiohc.cu Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, Minister of Foreign Affairs, has affirmed that the economic coercion of the United States to third countries to prevent the supply of oil to Cuba is a blockade that does not require military means. | Bruno Rodríguez recalled Executive Order 14380 of January 29, 2026, which authorized the imposition of punitive tariffs against imports from countries that, directly or indirectly, supply oil to Cuba. | Any nation that sovereignly trades oil with our country is threatened with commercial retaliation in the US market, he explained. | The head of Cuban diplomacy pointed out that this provision…
(2026-06-05). Reafirma Cuba su apoyo al multilateralismo efectivo y solidario. radiohc.cu Sólo mediante un multilateralismo efectivo y solidario, libre de medidas coercitivas unilaterales, podremos garantizar la salud de los océanos; condición indispensable para la sostenibilidad de la vida en la Tierra, enfatizó Eduardo Martínez Díaz, vice primer ministro de Cuba en un evento internacional en Japón. | Su intervención transcurrió en la sesión de declaraciones nacionales de la Cumbre de los Estados Insulares sobre los Océanos (ISOS), inaugurada con la presencia del Emperador japonés Naruhito, informo el Ministerio de Ciencia, Tecnología y Medio Ambiente en la divulgación del texto de su discurso. | La…
(2026-06-05). Más acciones en Italia por Cuba. radiohc.cu Las amenazas de agresión militar a Cuba y la difícil coyuntura que se vive en la isla caribeña motiva al círculo de Turín de la Asociación Nacional de Amistad Italia-Cuba (ANAIC) a celebrar un conversatorio con el tema: "Construir la solidaridad en defensa del proceso revolucionario". | La actividad se desarrollará con un panel donde intervendrá Iliana Jiménez Cala, cubana residente en Italia, portavoz del Comité Marianas Cubanas Contemporáneas y Titular de la casa editorial EPICS. También disertará Rocco Sproviero, integrante de la ANAIC. | Ella dijo en exclusiva a RHC que de manera coloquial explicarán las afec…
(2026-06-05). Españoles realizan vigilia por Cuba en Madrid y Valencia. radiohc.cu Cientos de españoles se manifestaron este viernes en Valencia y Madrid por Cuba frente a sedes diplomáticas de Estados Unidos, en una convocatoria de amplio alcance. | Las protestas, que forman parte de una campaña internacional, se desarrollan del 30 de mayo al 7 de junio en distintas ciudades, como el caso español que ya desarrolló un evento en Bilbao y ahora en Valencia y Madrid. | En la capital española, se concentraron frente a la sede de la Embajada de Estados Unidos, donde enarbolaron consignas exigiendo el cese del bloqueo económico a la isla caribeña y mostraron camisetas con el llamado "Petróleo para Cu…
(2026-06-05). Dominicana: Frente Amplio denuncia nueva agresión de EEUU a Cuba. radiohc.cu El Frente Amplio (FA) de la República Dominicana rechazó este viernes la decisión del Gobierno de Estados Unidos de incluir al presidente de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, en una lista unilateral que busca aumentar las presiones contra la nación caribeña. | La organización política calificó la medida, que incluye a miembros de la familia del primer mandatario y a diversas instituciones cubanas, como una nueva agresión contra la soberanía del pueblo y una expresión más de la política de bloqueo, hostigamiento e injerencia que por más de seis décadas mantiene Washington contra ese país. | La presidenta del FA, María Tere…
(2026-06-05). "Magnifica Humanitas" : León XIV y la era de la IA. cubadebate.cu La primera encíclica del pontificado de Prevost aborda los riesgos y las potencialidades de la inteligencia artificial, así como la concentración del poder económico. Además, pide perdón por el papel de la Iglesia en la esclavitud. El 25 de mayo de 2026 el papa León XIV hizo pública su primera encíclica, titulada Magnifica Humanitas (La magnífica humanidad). El documento se inscribe en la tradición de la Doctrina Social de la Iglesia, de la cual hace una síntesis excelente para responder a los desafíos de la nueva revolución industrial: la era de la inteligencia artificial.
(2026-06-05). Presidenta de México defiende autodeterminación de los pueblos. radiohc.cu La presidenta de México, Claudia Sheinbaum, defendió hoy la autodeterminación de los pueblos, luego de acciones y declaraciones desde el gobierno de Estados Unidos sobre países como Cuba y Colombia. | "Como dice la Constitución: la autodeterminación de los pueblos. Esa siempre va a ser nuestra posición. Los pueblos del mundo, cada pueblo tiene que decidir quién los gobierna, cómo se gobierna y cómo resuelven sus problemáticas", sostuvo. | La mandataria contestó así a una pregunta sobre la inclusión del presidente cubano, Miguel Díaz-Canel, parte de su familia, además de instituciones, organizaciones y empresas de…
(2026-06-05). Palestinian factions meet on Gaza amid Abbas rival likely topic. newarab.com 
Several Another meeting between representatives of mediators of the
(2026-06-05). Israel kills family sleeping in their apartment in Gaza City. electronicintifada.net Fire and rescue services operating with limited resources face unsustainable and dangerous burden in Gaza.
(2026-06-05). Corbyn: Filton activists must not be sentenced as terrorists. thecanary.co 
Your Party leader Jeremy Corbyn has told the Canary that the Filton 24 activists convicted of criminal damage must not be sentenced as terrorists. The Starmer regime insisted on retrying six activists. The jury had refused at the first trial to convict them on any of the state's charges relating to damage to an Israeli-owned […] | By
(2026-06-05). Saturday 6/13: Protest FIFA – Stop Sportswashing U.S. Human Rights Abuses. indybay.org 2800 Mission College Blvd, Santa Clara near the Levi's Stadium…
(2026-06-05). How a shake-up in Senegal could strengthen Trump's hand in the Sahel. responsiblestatecraft.org Senegal is navigating a major political crisis following President Bassirou Diomaye Faye's
(2026-06-05). British authorities urge for military use of AI. infobrics.org London is pushing a dangerous agenda, the consequences of which could be devastating.
(2026-06-05). China's Xi to visit North Korea next week. geo.tv 
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un welcomes Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Pyongyang International Airport in Pyongyang, North Korea, in this undated photo. — Reuters/FileThis will be Xi's first trip to Pyongyang in seven years.It is also Xi Jinping's first official trip…
(2026-06-05). India Russia Steel Cooperation: Why the 2026 Roundtables Signal a Serious Industrial Shift. infobrics.org India Russia steel cooperation is moving faster than most people in the market have clocked…
(2026-06-05). More claimants join test case against Elon Musk's AI over demeaning sexualised content. thecanary.co 
Labour MP Jess Asato has announced that she has initiated a legal test case against Elon Musk's xAI. The case will take to task Grok AI's creation of fake, pornographic and derogatory content seen in January. Attracting particular condemnation is the fact that the AI tool produced a demeaning, offensive and frankly, dangerous video which showed […] | By
(2026-06-05). Thursday 6/18: The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel Continues Its Speaker Series: Making History Fun Again. indybay.org The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel (495 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94102)…
(2026-06-05). US adds 172,000 jobs in May, strongly beating expectations. scmp.com US employment growth surged in May, beating market expectations, while the unemployment rate remained steady, government data showed on Friday, with the labour market in the world's largest economy sustaining recent gains. | "Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 172,000 in May, and the unemployment rate was unchanged at 4.3 per cent," the US Bureau of Labor Statistics said.
(2026-06-05). Saturday 6/6: ICE Out Everywhere! Anti-ICE, Anti-Fascism Protest in Sacramento. indybay.org Stockton Boulevard and Fruitridge Road | Sacramento, CA 95820…
(2026-06-05). Two men charged after badger sett compromised near Newark. thecanary.co 
Badger sett — A notorious hunter faces court following an investigation into wildlife crime offences in Nottinghamshire. These vile little men are just one more case that highlights the broader issue of a crap legal system that is systematically letting people like them escape with minor penalties. It's becoming more and more obvious that these […] | By
(2026-06-05). New tool shows toxic PFAS chemicals pervasive in Delaware River. whyy.org This story is part of the From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to know about climate change? What would you like us to cover?
| Toxic PFAS chemicals are pervasive across the Delaware River, as well as in the fish that swim along the waterway and its tributaries, according to a Delaware River Basin Commission report published in May. | The study finds that PFAS concentrations are inc…
(2026-06-05). How Businesses Can Use Background Music To Create Better Customer Experiences. thecanary.co 
Public spaces are shaped by more than furniture, lighting, layout and service. Sound plays a major role in how a space feels from the moment someone walks through the door. A café can feel warm and relaxed. A gym can feel energetic and focused. A hotel lobby can feel calm and polished. A retail store […] | By
(2026-06-05). Who Won and Who Lost On Primary Election Day and What Comes Next. lataco.com Delusions, fantasies, lies, and the ultimate reality of what Angelenos chose to support on Tuesday's primary election day.
(2026-06-05). Thursday 6/11: SEIU CIR Interns Unity Break At UCSF Campuses For A Fair Contract. indybay.org UCSF Parnassus Campus | SF General Hospital | UCSF Mission Bay…
(2026-06-05). John Farnham — Australia's voice falls silent. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-05). Tuesday 6/2: Fishing Mission Creek, a free walking tour. indybay.org Starts at Mission Dolores, 3321 16th Street | We meet on the basilica steps on Dolores Street | (guide will be wearing a California Republic bicycle cap)…
(2026-06-05). US boosts Israel farm fund amid Palestine land dispossession. newarab.com 
The The US-Israel Binational Agricultural Research and Development Fund (BARD) is a nearly 50‚Äëyear‚Äëold programme that channels public mo…
(2026-06-05). Trenton City Council delays vote on ICE cooperation ban after pushback on immigration detainers. 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? A bill to prohibit the Trenton Police Department from working with federal immigration officials on civil enforcement was tabled by the City Council for two weeks after tensions flared between activists and council members during their Thursday night meeting. | At the center of the conflict are
(2026-06-05). Did Zelenskyy Already Open Back Channels Before Inviting Putin to Meet? thinktank.pk When Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy publicly invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to a face-to-face meeting in a neutral country, many observers viewed it as another attempt to revive stalled peace negotiations. Yet beneath the headline-grabbing proposal lies a more intriguing question: Was the public letter merely the final stage of a broader diplomatic strategy already …
(2026-06-05). Iran strike damaged US airbase in Kuwait, satellite images show. newarab.com 
New satellite imagery has appeared to show damage at an American air base in The high-resolution imagery, released by Soar Atlas on Wednesday, showed the destruction of an aircraft shelter at the Ali Al Salem airbase west of Kuwait City. | Soar, an open-access platform that distributes satellite imagery, said the shelter "appears destroyed, with multiple impact craters visible n…
(2026-06-05). Teachers Concerned About The Impact Of AI In The Classroom. newsone.com 
Source: zeljkosantrac / Getty | Artificial Intelligence (AI) has quickly become a hot-button issue in the United States. Despite corporations shoving AI down our throats whenever possible, more and more people are rejecting the technology and the data centers that fuel it. These concerns about AI have now reached the classroom, where teachers are worried about how the technology will affect students' learning and critical thinking skills. | A poll conducted by
(2026-06-05). These Republican Lawmakers Challenged Abortion Bans. Then They Faced Backlash. scheerpost.com Cassandra Jaramillo Propublica Co-published with North Dakota Monitor If Eric Murphy loses his primary election on June 9, he believes he already knows one reason why. Last year, the North Dakota state representative, a Republican, tried to expand the window of pregnancy in which women could access abortion. The state legislature had banned it for almost …
(2026-06-05). Saturday 6/20: Tech & Palestine Solidarity: How to Use Tech Safely in Our Activism. indybay.org Zoom | us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/fE-pkJg……
(2026-06-05). French billionaire pleads for law change to disinherit children. scmp.com French billionaire Pierre-Edouard Sterin, who has stirred controversy over his right-wing politics, is pleading with lawmakers to modify rules so he can disinherit his five children, saying he prefers to give his fortune to charity. | "I would like to give my entire estate to philanthropic causes," the businessman told senators on Thursday during a public hearing, noting that under French law three quarters of his assets would have to be passed down to his offspring. "I'm in favour of being able…
(2026-06-05). 'You Have This Assumption That It's Going to Be Easy to Overthrow the Iranian Government'. progressivehub.net JANINE JACKSON | FAIR…
(2026-06-05). Could Atlanta Lose Entertainment Spending During the 2026 World Cup? moguldom.com Atlanta is about to face one of the most significant economic tests in its recent history. With eight FIFA World Cup matches scheduled at Mercedes-Benz Stadium between June 11 and July 19, the city has a narrow window to capture an enormous surge of visitor spending, or watch it drift elsewhere. The Metro Atlanta Chamber …
(2026-06-05). Western politicians and media heap tributes on the author of 'Persepolis'. thecanary.co 
Obituaries for Franco-Iranian artist and author of Persepolis Marjane Satrapi are pouring in from Western politicians and media following news of her death in Paris at age 56 on Thursday. Western establishments' obituaries revealed a pattern of appreciating Satrapi for opposing Iran's government, reflecting their ever-present instinct of Islamophobia. Persepolis was a bestselling graphic novel […] | By
(2026-06-05). Trump using Iran-delay to help him win mid-term elections. onlineopinion.com.au Trump wants America thinking about itself for a little while, and is happy to keep the Mullahs on simmer for now.
(2026-06-05). Workers Struggles: Europe, Middle East & Africa. wsws.org General strike in Portugal over pay, conditions and labour reform; thousands of teachers in Valencia, Spain continue indefinite strike over staff shortages, pay and conditions; indefinite stoppage by Nigerian oil workers at regulatory commission over wages and benefits…
(2026-06-05). A reply to Edward Luce of the Financial Times on youth radicalization. wsws.org David North replies on X to Financial Times columnist Edward Luce on the radicalization of youth and the rediscovery of Trotsky.
(2026-06-05). Beyond behaviour: Understanding neurodivergent overwhelm. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-05). GOP Praises Pulte While Dems Point Out He May Not Even Legally Qualify. truthout.org After selecting Bill Pulte — a federal housing agency official with no experience in national security — to lead the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (DNI), President Donald Trump and his strongest Republican allies in Congress are presenting a united front, claiming the nominee is a reformer who will be loyal to the president's wishes. On Thursday, the White House sent out a… |
(2026-06-05). A shot in the arm against HIV: President Ramaphosa launches Lenacapavir. sanews.gov.za A shot in the arm against HIV: President Ramaphosa launches Lenacapavir | In a decisive move to ramp up the prevention of HIV, President Cyril Ramaphosa has officially launched the game changing HIV prevention medication Lenacapavir in a ceremony on Friday. | The drug is administered via injection twice a year and offers a welcome relief from daily pills or the bi-monthly injections. | At the launch held at the Lillian Ngoyi Stadium in Secunda, Mpumalanga, President Ramaphosa said the day marks a "turning point in our nation's fight against HIV". | "To us, Lenacapavir is not just a medicine or a drug; it represen…
(2026-06-05). Let's explore why central bankers' top reserve asset is not US debt anymore. thecanary.co 
Globally, central banks now hold 27% of their reserve assets in gold, surpassing US dollar Treasuries at 22%, and just a year ago this was 20% gold versus 25% Treasuries, according to the latest report by the European Central Bank. In 2023, gold's share was just 16%. Since the Russia-Ukraine war in 2022, China has […] | By
(2026-06-05). Saturday 6/6: Virtual screening of the documentary film "A Plan for Palestine: Return to a Single State" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RSja……
(2026-06-05). Astronauts take shelter as air leaks worsen on International Space Station. scmp.com A worsening air leak aboard the International Space Station prompted five astronauts to take shelter and prepare for evacuation for roughly two hours on Friday as Russia attempted to ‚Äåfix a crack on its portion of the orbital laboratory, Nasa said. | The four astronauts of Nasa's Crew-12 mission aboard the station — two Americans, a French astronaut and a Russian cosmonaut — along with another US astronaut were ordered by Nasa mission control at 9.04am on Friday to enter their SpaceX-built Crew…
(2026-06-05). Anthropic Warns Advanced AI Could Outpace Human Control. moderndiplomacy.eu Anthropic has called for major AI labs to consider a coordinated and verifiable pause in AI development, noting that advancements could soon lead to AI systems that self-improve beyond society's ability to manage risks. The company's Claude creator highlighted that AI's capacity to perform tasks independently is doubling approximately every four months, indicating a potential …
(2026-06-05). The failure of Jim Chalmers. onlineopinion.com.au Jim Chalmers complained about the economy he inherited – too much debt, chronic deficit, low productivity – so what is the point of his last budget?
(2026-06-05). Thursday 6/11: Democrats for Palestinian Rights – Bay Area. Film Screening. indybay.org 2901 Moorpark Ave. #110 | San Jose, CA 95128…
(2026-06-05). Southern California chemical crisis was one warning too many: millions are living inside a ticking bomb. wsws.org The Garden Grove near-disaster exposes a bipartisan political consensus that consistently places corporate profit above the lives of working-class communities.
(2026-06-05). Muslim woman's car shot at in Dallas; police not investigating. peoplesworld.org 
DALLAS—On Mother's Day, Palestinian Youth Movement (PYM) organizer Sabah Mooswi's car was shot at as she drove home along Interstate 35 in Dallas, Texas. The bullet pierced through her windshield and went straight through the seat where her son usually sits. Luckily, he was not in the car with her at the time. Mooswi called …
(2026-06-05). Nairobi Regional Delegation Facts & Figures 2025. icrc.org January – December 2025…
(2026-06-05). Saturday 6/27: Hard Reset. indybay.org Telematic Media Arts | 323 10th St. @ Folsom (SoMa), San Francisco, CA 94103…
(2026-06-05). FIFA water ban sparks fan backlash ahead of 2026 World Cup. thecanary.co 
Fans attending the 2026 World Cup will not be allowed to bring reusable water bottles into stadiums. The latest restriction introduced by FIFA has sparked criticism and concerns about temperatures across the tournament's hottest host cities. This year's tournament features 48 teams for the first time. It will take place across the United States, Canada, […] | By
(2026-06-05). Climate Fact-Check May 2026. wattsupwiththat.com Debunking claims of climate causing 'less healthy' food — Melting ice will NOT 'drown millions' — Droughts NOT caused by fossil fuels — Earth is NOT spinning slower due to climate change!
(2026-06-05). Turkey Boosts Defense Exports Amid Western Rearmament. moderndiplomacy.eu Over the past twenty years, Turkey has significantly invested in its defense industry, transforming itself into a major exporter of drones and military equipment. Once reliant on foreign arms manufacturers, Turkey now sells weapons to about 40 countries, especially in regions like the Gulf, Africa, Asia, and parts of Europe. Many buyers prefer Turkish products …
(2026-06-05). Chile: Massive Anti-Neoliberal Student Protests Face Violent Repression. orinocotribune.com The Federation of Students of the University of Santiago of Chile (Feusach) has issued a public statement strongly condemning the disproportionate repression carried out by the Carabineros police force against students and workers. | The incident of police brutality occurred this Wednesday, June 3, during a national educational demonstration called by the Confederation of Students of Chile (Confech), which was defending the legitimate right to social protest. | The deployment of Chilean state security forces resulted in a preliminary tally of more than 30 students detained, as well as a significant number of prot…
(2026-06-05). "Ethics more important" : Polish football club rejects Maccabi Tel Aviv transfer offer. thecanary.co 
The owner of Polish football club Pogo≈Ñ Szczecin has refused to discuss the sale of players to Israeli club Maccabi Tel Aviv. Alex Haditaghi went further, comparing the idea of doing business with the club to trading with nazi Germany. In a post on X, Haditaghi said he had told the Israeli club he would […] | By
(2026-06-05). Karmelo Anthony Murder Trial: Everything You Need To Know. newsone.com 
(2026-06-05). Trump taps personal fixers to lead Justice Department and intelligence apparatus. wsws.org Todd Blanche and Bill Pulte have been selected not for independence or competence, but for their proven willingness to wield state power on Trump's behalf.
(2026-06-05). US House approves fraudulent resolution on Iran war. wsws.org The resolution is not an "antiwar" measure at all, but rather an appeal to Trump to make Congress a full partner in the war-making process.
(2026-06-05). Nose down: Lufthansa investigating Boeing 787 landing gear collapse in Frankfurt. scmp.com German airline Lufthansa said several employees were injured on Thursday after the nose gear of a Boeing jet collapsed while the aircraft was parked at a gate at Frankfurt Airport. | Only crew members and ground staff were on board the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner when the front tip of the plane crashed to the ground ahead of passenger boarding for a scheduled flight to Los Angeles. The flight was later cancelled.
(2026-06-05). Discovering the Best Cycling Routes and Coastal Towns in Portugal. moderndiplomacy.eu Portugal has quietly become one of Europe's best destinations for travelers looking for sunshine, coastal scenery, incredible food, and relaxed city life. Beyond Lisbon and Porto, the country also offers beautiful cycling routes, cliffside roads, and charming beach towns perfect for slow travel. Travelers exploring these areas often carry high quality tumblers for road trips …
(2026-06-05). Area Residents Oppose Large Data Center in Albany. mediasanctuary.org On Thursday, June 4, Bethlehem Neighbors for Peace held a forum on data centers with a focus on the proposal for the one in the old Kenwood Convent in the South End of Albany. We hear from one of the presenters, Isaac Silberman-Gorn of Frack Action. Much of the data center explosion in the US is being driven by the development of artificial intelligence. We hear from Joe Lombardo of the United Anti-War Coalition about the impact of AI on War.
(2026-06-05). New Zealand capital flooded with faeces after wastewater failure. geo.tv 
Representational image of a sewerage water outlet. — Unsplash
(2026-06-05). South Africa welcomes AU's year of water declaration. sanews.gov.za South Africa welcomes AU's year of water declaration | South Africa has welcomed the African Union's declaration of 2026 as the Year of Water, an important recognition that water security is fundamental to achieving the continent's developmental aspirations. | Speaking at the inaugural meeting of the Council of Ministers of the Incomati and Maputo Watercourse Commission (INMACOM), held in Boksburg, Johannesburg, on Friday, Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina said the declaration appropriately places water at the centre of discussions on economic growth, climate resilience, food security, public health an…
(2026-06-05). Israel-linked Palantir wins contract to run UK police database. newarab.com 
The British government has awarded US spy tech firm The £9 million contract will see the controversial company set up a system for managing firearms licenses on behalf of all 43 police forces in England and Wales. | The award came two days before MPs urged the government to roll back Palantir's involvement in Britain's public services…
(2026-06-05). Can Iraq's government monopolise arms under state control. newarab.com 
Restricting arms to the The announcement by the "
(2026-06-05). Who is prospective Labour Party leader and prime minister, Andy Burnham?—Part Two. wsws.org A measure of the misery Burnham would continue inflicting on the working class can be taken from the cabinet he is planning to assemble.
(2026-06-05). Soros' OSF helped stir Indonesian rebellion, leaks reveal. thegrayzone.com Leaked documents reviewed by The Grayzone expose how the Soros-run Open Society Foundations plotted to "prevent the continuation" of Indonesia's elected government by bankrolling opposition media, youth activists groups and lawfare operations to remove President Prabowo Subianto. Ever since the election of Prabowo Subianto as Indonesia's President in February 2024, Jakarta has faced continuous waves of anti-government protests. Activists enraged by harsh economic conditions and elite corruption have taken to the streets in vast numbers, often engaging in fiery clashes …
(2026-06-05). The Justification for Net Zero Has Vanished with the Demise of RCP8.5. wattsupwiththat.com Any justification for Ed Miliband's Net Zero climate policy, whether real or imaginary, has vanished with the official abandonment by the IPCC of the scariest concentration scenario RCP8.5. Even Tony Blair can now perceive that the pursuit of Net Zero is unwarranted and harmful to Britain.
(2026-06-05). Can States Mitigate the Damage From Trump's New Medicaid Work Requirements? truthout.org The Trump administration's appetite for cruelty and its wanton disregard for wasting taxpayer funds has shown itself again — this time in its proposed regulations for implementing the One Big Beautiful Bill Act's (OBBBA) Medicaid eligibility requirements. But as new details emerge, there are some possible ways that states could protect eligible populations from losing health care. |
(2026-06-05). Once upon a time (and not any time either!). nationofchange.org My strange tale of how the war on terror came home in the age of Donald J. Trump.
(2005-06-26). Trumpism: A patrimonial Bonapartism regime. links.org.au 
Anthony Teso argues why Trumpism represents a form of patrimonial Bonapartism and how this analysis can help the left understand what it must do differently in response.
(2026-06-05). The 2026 World Cup will test Pelé's youngest-scorer record. thecanary.co 
For nearly seven decades, Pele has topped one of the most distinguished rosters in World Cup history. When the Brazilian legend scored against Wales at the 1958 World Cup, he was just 17 years and 239 days old — a record that has yet to be beaten. With the final squad lists confirmed for the […] | By
(2026-06-05). ECB reports shift away from US Treasury bonds towards gold. wsws.org Stocks of gold are now the second highest store of value held by central banks as part of their reserves.
(2026-06-05). Hip Hop Legend Billy Waring Joins HMM! mediasanctuary.org Hip hop legend, Capital Region resident, and New York Knicks super-fan Billy Waring,is known most notably for writing the iconic song "Basketball" for Kurtis Blow in 1984,. Waring joined Jacob and Liz at the Hudson Mohawk magazine studio.
(2026-06-05). NATO cover up of catastrophic nuclear threat to Europe gives the heinous game away. thealtworld.com The West's "victim" regime is trying to blow up Europe with a nuclear catastrophe using EU and NATO funding and weapons. | The biggest civilian nuclear power station in Europe was hit for the first time in a direct air strike — and the Western "news" media gave zero reporting on the incident, even though the damage could have had catastrophic consequences for the whole of Europe. | Since Russian forces took over the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) in March 2022, the huge facility has come under repeated drone and missile attack from the NATO-backed Ukrainian regime. | The latest strike on May 30, howe…
(2026-06-05). Kushner Island? Why a planned resort has provoked protests in Albania. aljazeera.com Government hopes the project can boost Albania as a global tourism destination – but environmental concerns are rife.
(2026-06-05). Sunday 6/28: The Declaration of Independence Forum. indybay.org Online: meet.google.com/yix-dvdu-mqo…
(2026-06-05). Sunday 6/7: Vigil for Marin Residents Detained by ICE. indybay.org We will be gathering in front of the Marin County jail at the Civic Center in San Rafael…
(2026-06-05). Union leaders support Ash Field Academy strikers. thecanary.co 
Support staff at Ash Field Academy in Leicester were on strike from 3-5 June. This is part of a campaign to demand the reinstatement of victimised union rep Tom Barker. Barker was suspended on 30 October 2025. After more than seven months, three separate investigations, and five investigation meetings, Discovery Schools Academy Trust [DSAT], which […] | By
(2026-06-05). Russia-UAE fertilizer partnership enhances global food security and accelerates BRICS Grain Exchange. infobrics.org Hormuz crisis accelerates necessity and creation of International North-South Transport Corridor.
(2026-06-05). North of Ireland's First Minister on the emerging 'Celtic alliance'. thecanary.co 
Michelle O'Neill doesn't mince words: the first nationalist First Minister for the North of Ireland's six counties sat down with Scottish paper the National. She had plenty to say about culture, reunification, Scottish independence, and the arrogance of Westminster. Politics trickles through culture Something huge is shifting in the North of Ireland. You can feel […] | By
(2026-06-05). The drone war turning Ukraine into a machine battlefield. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-05). Norway crown princess awaits lung transplant. scmp.com Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit has been placed on a waiting list for a lung transplant after a significant deterioration in her health that likely gave her only a year left to live without the surgery, her doctors said on Friday. | The 52-year-old wife of Crown Prince Haakon, the ‚Äåheir to the Norwegian throne, was diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis in 2018, a chronic disease that causes scarring in the lungs and leads to a reduced oxygen uptake.
(2026-06-05). Your local park is bringing in the green (and by that, we mean money). grist.org 
In an increasingly divided nation, Americans agree on at least two things. For one, politicians across the political spectrum are scrambling to get more housing built, which happens to be
(2026-06-05). Traffic Kept Falling. Rankings Didn't. Here's What Semrush One Revealed. moguldom.com 
**This post is sponsored by Semrush. When you purchase through links in this article, we may earn an affiliate commission from Semrush.** At the beginning of 2026, a mid-sized ecommerce company found itself facing a problem that didn't make sense. Revenue was slipping. Not dramatically at first. It started as a gradual decline that became …
(2026-06-05). China, Russia Economic Ties Enter New Phase. infobrics.org China-Russia economic cooperation is shifting from scale expansion to a new phase of high-quality development driven by institutional cooperation and innovation…
(2026-06-05). ICRC President: "We can no longer pretend that what we are witnessing across war zones is in accordance with the law" icrc.org Speech given by Mirjana Spoljaric, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, at the UN Security Council Open Debate on the Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict — 20 May 2026, New York…
(2026-06-05). SF Mayor Union Busting Drive On City Workers Threatens All Public Workers. indybay.org San Francisco City workers face a union busting contracting out war on them and their unions. The mayor and his managers particularly at the Department of Public Health are shutting down community healthcare centers and ignoring the union contract and civil service rules threatening all city workers as well as massively pushing privatization of public services.
(2026-06-05). Australia: Queensland teachers in arbitration straitjacket, facing long pay freeze. wsws.org After reluctantly calling a second statewide stoppage in November to head off teachers' discontent, the QTU leadership shut down further industrial action and effectively joined hands with the state government to refer the dispute to compulsory arbitration.
(2026-06-05). UK Policing Culture — From The Nowak Murder To Crushing Protest — Grows Ever More Rotten. scheerpost.com Jonathan Cook Substack Here are two things that can be true at the same time: First, the actions of police officers in Southampton in handcuffing 18-year-old student Henry Nowak and reading him his rights as he lay on the ground taking his last gasps of air, his lungs filling with blood from a stab wound, …
(2026-06-05). Palestinian baby killed by Israeli gunfire in occupied West Bank. newarab.com 
(2026-06-05). The biggest scorelines in World Cup history. thecanary.co 
Most football matches are decided by small margins, but others are not. In fact, matches in the World Cup often feature remarkable scorelines not seen elsewhere. In such games, defensive structure can collapse, and goals accumulate quickly. Sometimes this happens through clear mismatches. At other times, it results from unusually open play. With the 2026 […] | By
(2026-06-05). Storytelling, Not Rebuttal, May Be the Best Antidote to Misinformation About Reproductive Care. fpif.org As false claims about sexual and reproductive health care spread, other countries are offering the U.S. a compelling alternative to fact checking: storytelling.
(2026-06-05). Ireland bans two Israeli ministers from entering country. newarab.com 
Ireland announced on Friday that it has banned Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Justice Minister
(2026-06-05). Jeffrey Epstein, the Russian Mob, the Hidden Assets of the Maxwells (w/ Moe Tkacik) The Chris Hedges Report. scheerpost.com Chris Hedges The release of the Epstein Files has shocked the public with unimaginable stories of the pedophilia, exploitation of women and brash depravity of the ruling class. While these stories have been the major source of public outrage, a deeper dive into the Epstein Files reveals the inside world of how the billionaire class …
(2026-06-05). Rapid Response: Pass the Transgender Bill of Rights. peoplesworld.org 
Call, write, and visit your U.S. Senators and Representative as we recognize Pride Month to support the Transgender Bill of Rights H.Res.1058 (Rep. Pramila Jayapal and 107 co-sponsors) and S. Res. 604 (Sen. Edward Markey and 9 co-sponsors). The organized attack against transgender, nonbinary and LGBTQ+ people is part of the overall attack on human …
(2026-06-05). Trump's Cabinet Praises Him Once Every 6 Sentences, Analysis Finds. truthout.org The New York Times recently analyzed public meetings of President Donald Trump's cabinet, seeking insight into how members of his administration speak to him. That analysis found that flattery plays a major role — in fact, at least one in every six sentences either flattered the president or criticized his political opponents. It is not unusual for cabinet meetings to feature officials… |
(2026-06-05). Rival confirms he will challenge Starmer to be UK prime minister. scmp.com Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has confirmed for the first time his intention to challenge Keir Starmer to be Britain's prime minister, drawing immediate criticism from the premier who vowed not to walk away from the job. | "If I get your support, I would seek to represent you at the highest possible level and give this constituency maximum power and influence," Burnham said in an episode of the BBC's Question Time. He cited the ambitions of his top rival, former health secretary Wes…
(2026-06-05). Walking The Migrant Trail. popularresistance.org There is nothing like walking quietly with a group of committed people through the hot Arizona desert to bring home the deadly reality faced by migrants coming to the U.S. through its southern border. | Thousands of migrants have made this journey over the years. Forced into the Sonoran desert by the inhumane U.S. Prevention Through Deterrence policy and hunted by Customs and Border Patrol (CBP), they have endured blazing heat and scarcity of water and shade as they have desperately sought asylum and a better life. Some have made it through, but many have not. Over 8000 migrant deaths have been recorded over the…
(2026-06-05). Outrage Mounts at Assaults of Journalists and Hunger Strikers at Delaney Hall. truthout.org On Friday, a coalition of over a dozen press freedom groups condemned the May 31 arrests of at least three journalists covering the protests at Delaney Hall immigration jail in Newark, New Jersey, calling for their charges to be dropped. Photojournalists covering the protests say they have been deliberately targeted for assault by ICE agents and police — with at least 42 assaults and five… |
(2026-06-05). Senate Bill to Fund ICE and CBP Contains Zero Reforms to ICE. truthout.org On Friday morning, the Senate passed a $70 billion reconciliation package to provide additional funding for President Donald Trump's brutal crackdown on immigrant communities across the country. The funding, which Republicans have called the "Secure America Act," is allocated to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and particularly to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and… |
(2026-06-05). World Nears Oil Operational Floor, $200/b Without Hormuz Deal. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The International Energy Agency has made its
(2026-06-05). Shadow of old dictatorship looms over Peru's bitter presidential run-off. scmp.com Peru's duelling presidential hopefuls made a final pitch to voters on Thursday, capping a bruising and razor-tight race dominated by anger over rising crime and political instability. | Conservative Keiko Fujimori and leftist Roberto Sanchez staged rival events in Lima ahead of Sunday's vote, with ardent flag-waving supporters arguing their "communist" or "dictator" opponents would bring the country to ruin.
(2026-06-05). *Azerbaijan Hosts Baku Energy Week 2026*. unitedworldint.com 
Hundreds of local and international companies, investors, and representatives of international organizations from nearly 40 countries participated in the event. By Tehran Tapdigov, from Baku / Azerbaijan From June 1 to 3, the 31st Baku Energy Week was held at the Baku Expo Center and the Baku Congress Center. The event brought together three major …
(2026-06-05). US Senate passes US$70 billion ICE funding; fails to ban 'anti-weaponisation' fund. scmp.com The US Senate handed President Donald Trump ‚Å a victory early on Friday morning, passing a bill that would provide the Department of Homeland Security with an additional US$70 billion for immigration enforcement and sending it to the House of Representatives for final consideration. | The Senate voted 52-47 to approve the legislation, with no support from Democrats and no provision to ban a US$1.8 billion "anti-weaponisation" fund that could compensate Trump's political allies for allegations that…
(2026-06-05). Dr. David Borton on the 1970s Gas Crisis and Alternative Energy. mediasanctuary.org Gas prices are up, but what happens when gas supply is critically limited? In this next interview we get some insight from the gas crisis of the 1970s from Dr. David Borton. He remembers that time, and it influenced his directions towards solar energy. He spoke with Sina Basila Hickey.
(2026-06-05). Tourism sector shows strong signs of recovery and growth. sanews.gov.za Tourism sector shows strong signs of recovery and growth | Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni says Cabinet has welcomed the positive developments in the tourism sector, which continues to show strong signs of recovery and growth. | According to Statistics South Africa's International Tourism Report, the country recorded 989 329 tourist arrivals in April 2026. | READ | "This marks the highest monthly year-on-year growth ever recorded, reaffirming South Afri…
(2026-06-05). Death of girl, 11, in France sparks storm over cracks in judicial system. scmp.com A firestorm of recrimination raged in France on Friday over failures in the justice system that kept a man now suspected in the disappearance and death of an 11-year-old girl out of custody despite allegations that he preyed on young adolescents. | The disappearance of the girl identified by police as Lyhanna and days of searches that ended with the discovery of her body in a disused grain silo have gripped national and, increasingly, political attention since she went missing in the southwestern…
(2026-06-05). Wednesday 6/17: In SF New Opera "Echoes of Eureka" , a seven-movement opera about Chinese Immigrants. indybay.org In San Francisco a New Opera "Echoes of Eureka", which is a powerful seven-movement opera about Chinese immigration to California by Artistic Director, Eric Tua will be presented at the Chinese Historical Society…
(2026-06-05). Telemedicine an Essential Part of Healthcare in BRICS. infobrics.org How do technologies help compensate for the shortage of doctors, overcome distances and reduce disparities in access to medical care across BRICS countries?>
(2026-06-05). The Naksa of 1967: "Israel's" war of dispossession and occupation. thecanary.co 
During the Naksa, meaning "setback" in Arabic, "Israel" changed the lives of all Palestinians — entrenching them in a system of military control and apartheid that remains today. This war, fought in 1967, brought Palestinians displacement, occupation and loss, expanded on a scale not seen since the Nakba of 1948, when the Jewish state was […] | By
(2026-06-05). CARTOONS: Fight-loving peace latest White House stunt. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-05). Americans holding increasingly negative views of Israel. newarab.com 
A majority of Americans now hold unfavourable views of The survey found that 60 percent of Americans view Israel unfavourably, compared with 37 percent who hold favourable…
(2026-06-05). Racist: Cartoon depicting PM Modi as snake charmer fuels ongoing Norway row. strategic-culture.su By Danita YADAV | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The cartoon was published as a commentary by Norwegian newspaper Aftenposten days…
(2026-06-05). Everybody Hates Data Centers. truthout.org Between 4,000 and 5,000 data centers are actively humming in the U.S. right now, draining energy and, in the case of some of the hyperscale ones, consuming as much as 5 million gallons of water per day. Even this does not satisfy the demand cultivated by the tech industry, however: At least 3,000 more data centers are under construction or planned, prompting a diverse grassroots mobilization… |
(2026-06-05). Small Gold Miners Could Decide Peru's Presidential Runoff. moderndiplomacy.eu The outcome of Peru's presidential election could significantly depend on the votes of small gold miners. These miners operate under the REINFO program, initiated in 2016 and intended to end in 2020, which allows them to work without full environmental or operational permits. The program has been extended as global gold prices increased and the …
(2026-06-05). Vigil Planned At South Carolina Statehouse For Cyrus Carmack-Belton. newsone.com 
Source: South Carolina State Rep. Todd Rutherford / South Carolina State Rep. Todd Rutherford | Monday's
(2026-06-05). A Tale of Two Types of States: Those with Dumb Energy Laws, and Those with Smart Laws. wattsupwiththat.com "It was the best of energy policies; it was the worst of energy policies" — Charles Dickens, A Tale of Two Cities. (Apocryphal)…
(2026-06-05). Auditors shine light on UK royal housing, disgraced Andrew's 'peppercorn rent'. scmp.com King Charles' disgraced younger brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor held leases for 10 properties, three of which he sublet, while the monarch ‚Å pays rent for the former prince's daughters' palace ‚Å homes, a report by the UK's spending watchdog said. | In the most ‚Å detailed review ever of royal property arrangements, the National Audit Office (NAO) report on Friday showed some leases were based on commercial valuations, while for others, senior figures paid no rent or negligible amounts for their…
(2026-06-05). Trump Wants Todd Blanche To Be US Attorney General. Republicans Are Unsure. newsone.com 
(2026-06-05). Confessions Of A Navy MH-53E Sea Dragon Minehunter Pilot. twz.com 
For decades, the massive
(2026-06-05). Saturday 6/20: OPC Community Garden Work Day! indybay.org Oakland Peace Center Garden, 111 Fairmount Ave. in Oakland, CA…
(2026-06-05). 2026 World Cup overshadowed by war, repression and sky-high ticket prices. wsws.org US officials have warned that ICE immigration enforcement agents will be deployed at every stadium and every match.
(2026-06-05). Protesters Provide Additional Information at Microsoft Event. indybay.org Attendees met by large signs calling out Microsoft's complicity in war crimes and climate devastation…
(2026-06-05). Federal unions battle Trump's attempt to muzzle federal workers. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—Sit down and shut up. That's President Donald Trump's message to the remaining two million federal employees who work for the government he has continued to shred since his election to a second term. Not content with firing at least 317,000 federal workers and trashing more than 30 of their union contracts, Trump wants to …
(2026-06-05). Supervillain Palantir has had a terrible week in UK Parliament. thecanary.co 
The past week in Parliament has seen two major blows for AI-peddler Palantir. In a highly unusual Commons debate, MPs including Jeremy Corbyn laid bare the links that disgraced ambassador Peter Mandelson forged between the UK government and the authoritarian US tech company. Mandelson lost his position after his ties to pedophile ringleader Jeffrey Epstein […] | By
(2026-06-05). Which Path To National Improved Medicare For All? popularresistance.org Two states with a long history of state-based healthcare reform efforts, California and New York, are hard at work organizing for state bills labeled as single payer healthcare plans. Other states are moving in that direction too. This raises questions by single payer advocates: Can states create single payer healthcare systems? Does state-level work help or hinder our goal of National Improved Medicare for All (NIMA)? | The movement for NIMA gained momentum throughout 2017, largely due to rising premiums under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and Republican efforts to worsen the healthcare crisis.
(2026-06-05). The EU is turning into a debating club. strategic-culture.su Ironically, we could ask: "what would have happened if enlargement had not been a priority". The fact that never in the history of the EU has 13 years passed without enlargement speaks more to the priority this process has been than political declarations about the importance of enlargement as a high strategic priority. If this is the success of enlargement, then we do not know what the failure could be.
(2026-06-05). Quarantine in Texas: US races to contain deadly flesh-eating parasite. scmp.com Following the ‚Å first confirmation of screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite, on a US farm in decades, federal and state officials have fanned out in South Texas, where a calf was found infested this week. | US Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said on Thursday no other infestations of cattle or other animals have been detected around the confirmed case.
(2026-06-05). Israel Supreme Court strikes down ban on Red Cross prison visits. newarab.com 
Israel's Supreme Court has said Israel must allow visits to Palestinian prisoners
(2026-06-05). Iván Cepeda Criticizes Right-wing Colombian Candidate for Political Violence. orinocotribune.com Candidate Iván Cepeda, in his speech after announcing the results of the first round, said that "we obtained 10 million votes miscounted in Colombia." | Colombian presidential candidate Iván Cepeda of the left-wing Pacto Histórico party called on supporters not to resort to violence against those who hold different political ideas, recalling the deep wounds inflicted on the social fabric by those who sow hatred, fear, and the desire to destroy other national projects. His remarks came after a billboard appeared in which right-wing candidate Abelardo de la Espriella savagely attacked the progressive politician.
(2026-06-05). Old Sacramento prepares for California 175 – State Capitol Juneteenth Dia de Los Negroes. indybay.org Reflecting deeply on the extensive words of Pope Leo XIV and his apology for the Catholic Church role in Chattel Slavery; his influence may have a strong impact toward officially recognizing the slavery auction blocks here in Old Sacramento and the ongoing impacts from Slavery throughout California.
(2026-06-05). Local authorities in Jalisco, Mexico move to silence well-known labor rights activist Luis Daniel Prieto Moreno. wsws.org Prieto Moreno has maintained a regular protest presence outside the Lagos de Moreno municipal presidency, using hand-lettered signs and chants to denounce corruption and abuse of power by local officials.
(2026-06-05). Hegseth Orders Pacific Allies To Arm For China War. scheerpost.com Gary Wilson, Struggle — La Lucha. U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth went to Singapore on May 30 with an order for Washington's allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific: spend more on war or face consequences. Hegseth used China as the pretext to demand that U.S.-aligned governments spend more on war, buy more weapons and bind …