(2026-06-19). Iran's Supreme Leader Says He Approved US-Iran MoU Despite Having a 'Different View'. news.antiwar.com Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei said on Thursday that he approved the Memorandum of Understanding between the US and Iran despite having a "different view" on the deal. Khamenei said that Iranian officials, including Masoud Pezeshkian, wanted to reach the deal "out of sincere concern and goodwill" and said that it was brought about …
(2026-06-19). US-Iran talks in Switzerland delayed, Israel strikes Lebanon. newarab.com 
Welcome! | Here are the latest updates of the day: | The White House says US Vice President JD Vance has delayed a planned trip to Switzerland to lead a new round of talks with Iran following the signing of a memorandum of understanding to end the war. Vance had strongly defended the deal against criticism, mainly from Israel.
| US Central Command (CENTCOM) declares it has ended its blockade on Iranian ports as Tehran says it will issue permits for commercial vessels to transit Hormuz
| Israel continues attacks on Lebanon and Gaza. It launched a wave of attacks across southern Lebanon, killing several…
(2026-06-19). MOU: Iran Gains stature, Arab States Diminished, US Humiliated. juancole.com Berkshire (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — The MoU agreed by Iran and the United States has stunned the world. Oil prices have dropped from a high of $120 at the beginning of the Israeli-US war against Iran to $77 per barrel, slightly above their level before the war. Stock markets have reached new heights, and the possibility of a global recession or even an economic meltdown has been averted, though choppy waters remain ahead. | It is still too early to assess the full implications of what is, without doubt, a major Iranian win and a humiliating US and Israeli defeat. Its ramifications will not on…
(2026-06-19). On TV, Vance scorns Netanyahu for sabotaging Trump's Iran deal as Israel vows to remain in Lebanon. hindustantimes.com Fresh tensions are emerging between Washington and Tel Aviv as Vice President JD Vance publicly pushed back against growing anxiety inside Israel over Donald Trump's Iran deal. Vance dismissed what he called a "weird panic" among Israeli officials and warned that Israel's biggest problem is not the U.S. president. Meanwhile, Benjamin Netanyahu reaffirmed that Israeli forces would remain in southern Lebanon as long as security demands require it. The dispute has raised questions about whether continued operations in Lebanon could undermine Trump's carefully negotiated agreement with Tehran and expose new cracks in…
(2026-06-19). Iranian, U.S. presidents sign peace MoU digitally: ministry spokesman. ecns.cn Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and his U.S. counterpart, Donald Trump, had digitally signed the memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the two countries on ending the war, said Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei early Thursday.
(2026-06-19). Central Asian journalists: claims of 'cultural genocide' in Xinjiang unfounded. ecns.cn Journalists from Central Asian media outlets who visited the Bortala Mongol Autonomous Prefecture in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region said allegations of "cultural genocide" in the region are unfounded, citing what they described as government support for ethnic minority cultures.
(2026-06-19). Cuban lawmakers approve sweeping reforms to socialist model amid US pressure. geo.tv 
Members of Cuba's political bureau hold an extraordinary plenum of the Communist Party's Central Committee to evaluate proposals for economic and social measures announced by Cuba's President Miguel Diaz-Canel, in Havana, Cuba, June 17, 2026. — Reuters Private banks, investment…
(2026-06-19). State-owned socialist enterprises and management models: Proposals for economic and social transformations in Cuba. radiohc.cu In presenting the report on proposed economic and social reforms to the National Assembly, Prime Minister Manuel Marrero Cruz noted that the disruption of fuel supplies and the impact on all sources of foreign currency revenue have significantly contributed to the deterioration and instability of the energy infrastructure, with the consequent negative impact on the quality of life of millions of Cubans.
(2026-06-19). Thursday 6/18: STOP Strangling Cuba! Brazil, Lula Break The US Oil Blackade Of Cuba. indybay.org San Francisco Brazilian Consulate | 300 Montgomery St. | San Francisco…
(2026-06-19). Díaz-Canel: Cuba is living through its most difficult times and we have a duty to save it. radiohc.cu By Oscar Figueredo Reinaldo, Dianet Doimeadios Guerrero | At the close of the Third Extraordinary Session of the National Assembly of People's Power in its 10th Legislature, the First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, delivered a speech addressed "primarily to the heroic Cuban people," whom, he said, the deputies have "the duty and the honor to represent." | Díaz-Canel affirmed that the country is going through an exceptionally complex moment. "Cuba, our beloved Cuba, is experiencing the most difficult hours of this century…
(2026-06-19). Desarrollan Taller Nacional de Suelos en Guantánamo. radiohc.cu 
En la provincia cubana de Guantánamo se efectuó el Taller Nacional de Suelos, a propósito de conmemorarse el Día Mundial de Lucha contra la Desertificación y la Sequía, con el propósito de resaltar las acciones y estudios que se ejecutan en el país para preservar ese recurso y los ecosistemas en general. | El máster y prestigioso investigador Mario Montero inició el encuentro con una conferencia acerca de la historia de este territorio oriental en torno a las acciones para contrarrestar la salinidad de los suelos, la sequía y otros efectos del cambio climático. Fue momento para reconocer el quehacer de la Unidad…
(2026-06-19). Presidente de Cuba llama a aplicar transformaciones con unidad y compromiso. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC) y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel convocó este jueves a unir con el aporte de todos, en pos de asegurar la correcta implementación de las transformaciones económicas y sociales. | Al cierre de la Tercera Sesión Extraordinaria de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular, en su X Legislatura, el jefe de Estado reafirmó que "en la construcción de esa Patria mejor no puede faltar ningún cubano, a Cuba le hacen falta todos, siempre desde la defensa de su soberanía y proyecto de desarrollo legítimo". | Díaz-Canel defendió que en med…
(2026-06-19). Raúl Castro valida transformaciones analizadas en el Parlamento cubano. radiohc.cu Durante la III Sesión Extraordinaria de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular, en su X Legislatura y ante el 92,3 por ciento de los diputados, José Amado Ricardo Guerra, secretario del Consejo de Ministros, explicó que el general de Ejército y diputado Raúl Castro Ruz —presente por videoconferencia— fue consultado y está plenamente de acuerdo con las transformaciones propuestas. | El funcionario manifestó que el compañero Raúl está convencido de que del análisis colectivo, incluso de la discrepancia, siempre emergen las mejores ideas.El general de Ejército pidió que su aprobación no limite la partici…
(2026-06-19). Díaz-Canel: Cuba implementa transformaciones de manera soberana. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel afirmó este jueves que el país propone soberanamente los cambios a aplicar para enfrentar la situación impuesta por la agresividad externa y las insuficiencias internas, sin más permiso que el de su pueblo. | Al dirigirse a la comunidad internacional, "incluyendo al Gobierno de los Estados Unidos", el mandatario manifestó desde el Parlamento cubano que la crítica y la autocrítica honestas son inseparables de la práctica revolucionaria desde siempre. | Aclaró que las transformaciones económicas y s…
(2026-06-19). Impulsarán en Cuba inversión extranjera, comercio exterior y turismo. radiohc.cu La Tercera Sesión Extraordinaria de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular (Parlamento) en su X Legislatura analizó este jueves la necesidad de Cuba de estimular la inversión extranjera, la exportación de bienes y servicios, así como el impulso turístico ante las dificultades actuales. | Durante su intervención, Manuel Marrero Cruz, miembro del Buró Político del Partido Comunista de Cuba y primer ministro de la República, dijo que la participación de la inversión extranjera en el sector privado y cooperativas a partir de la creación de empresas mixtas y contratos de asociación económica internacional, constituye…
(2026-06-19). Parlamento cubano aprueba trasformaciones económicas y sociales. radiohc.cu La Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular de Cuba (Parlamento) aprobó este jueves la transformación del modelo económico y social vigente, para garantizar la preservación de su sistema socialista frente a la política agresiva de Estados Unidos. | Durante la Tercera Sesión Extraordinaria del órgano legislativo en su X Legislatura, los diputados dieron luz verde a 176 propuestas, agrupadas en 23 ejes, dirigidas a dinamizar la economía en medio en la compleja situación generada por el recrudecimiento sin precedentes del bloqueo de Washington, que incluye el cerco energético y la amenaza militar. | Las trasformaciones i…
(2026-06-19). En Cuba proponen reforma integral de salarios en el sector presupuestado. radiohc.cu El primer ministro de Cuba, Manuel Marrero Cruz propuso este jueves una reforma integral de los salarios, ante la necesidad de proteger a los trabajadores que laboran en el sector presupuestado. | En el escenario de la III Sesión Extraordinaria de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular en su X Legislatura, el jefe de Gobierno defendió la necesidad de un incremento, teniendo en cuenta las transformaciones económicas y sociales que requiere el país, así como las facilidades que se brindarán a los nuevos actores económicos, incluyendo la gestión empresarial privada. | Precisó que "se propone el aumento del salario m…
(2026-06-19). Interpreting the Holocaust from a range of historiographical perspectives: a brief overview. onlineopinion.com.au The Holocaust has become more than a history of Nazi Germany. It is an inquiry into modern civilisation itself.
(2026-06-19). Paper shortages causes Gaza's students to write on aid boxes. newarab.com 
presstv.co.uk (2026-06-18). Iran deal officially ends US empire, exposes limits of American power: Tucker CarlsonTucker Carlson says the memorandum of understanding between Iran and the United States marks a historic turning point, stressing that Washington's inability to impose its will on Tehran signals the beginning of the end of the American empire.
presstv.co.uk (2026-06-18). Iran, US presidents sign Islamabad MoU digitally as war-ending deal finalized: FM spox"The memorandum of understanding between Iran and the United States was agreed to be signed digitally," Baghaei said. "No signing ceremony will be held in Switzerland," Esmaeil Baghaei told the IRIB's News Network.
(2026-06-19). Every drop counts: Gaza's water crisis deepens as summer takes hold. icrc.org
(2026-06-19). NicaNotes: Nicaragua Solidarity Coalition Reaffirms its Support for Venezuela's Bolivarian Revolution and Opposes all U.S. Interference. afgj.org 
NicaNotes June 18, 2026 This week, NicaNotes includes below, along with our usual article and Briefs, an important statement on Venezuela from the Nicaragua Solidarity Coalition of which the Alliance for Global Justice/Nicaragua Network is a member. Read the statement in Spanish here. Nicaragua Solidarity Coalition Reaffirms its Support for Venezuela's Bolivarian Revolution and Opposes…
(2026-06-19). US-Venezuelan forces carry out extrajudicial killing of alleged cartel leader as they bomb informal miners. wsws.org Six months after US special forces abducted Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro, the Chavista government is jointly operating with the US military to execute Venezuelans under indictment in US courts.
(2026-06-19). Beijing rolls out cultural events for Dragon Boat Festival. ecns.cn Beijing will stage more than 1,800 cultural and tourism activities during the Dragon Boat Festival holiday under a citywide program organized by the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism, aiming to enrich holiday experiences for residents and visitors.
(2026-06-19). 'After Burnham's Win in Makerfield, the Answer Cannot be Managerial Politics with a Different Accent'. bylinetimes.com 
At the last Constituency Labour Party meeting, I told members that the future of Labour hinged on Makerfield. Not just the party. The Government too. | If Reform UK won this heartland seat, a place Labour had already been told it had lost, its victory would not stop there. It would harden the story Reform wants the UK to believe: that the old Labour towns have gone; that the 'Red Wall' has collapsed; and Nigel Farage's party is no longer a protest vehicle but the next force in British politics. | That is why the by-election mattered. | In the campaign, I compared Makerfield to Stalingrad. I probably went too f…
(2026-06-19). Understanding Albania's Flamingo Revolution. links.org.au 
Gresa Hasa looks at how a Jared Kushner real estate project became a rallying point against crony capitalism.
(2026-06-19). Chinese researchers turn optical fibers into 'mini dexterous hands'. ecns.cn Researchers from Anhui University and the University of Science and Technology of China have developed a novel fiber-optic microgripper that transforms an optical fiber no thicker than a human hair into a cell-scale "mini dexterous hand."
(2026-06-19). Green transformation of Chongqing's 'park city' efforts draws overseas media. ecns.cn More than 30 overseas Chinese media and community leaders visited Xiuhu Park in Bishan District of Chongqing on Tuesday to see firsthand the district's commitment to green development and its efforts to build a "park city" that blends ecological restoration with cultural heritage.
(2026-06-19). Times Square shooting: Panic as gunmen open fire near crowded New York tourist spot. ptcnews.tv Times Square shooting: A busy afternoon in New York City's Times Square turned chaotic after gunshots rang out near one of the world's most visited tourist destinations, sending visitors and pedestrians scrambling for cover.According to authorities, at least two persons dressed in dark clothing were seen entering the crowded area and opening fire with a handgun before fleeing the scene. The incident took place just steps away from a parked police vehicle, creating panic among hundreds of people gathered in the area. | pic.twitter.com/3Pbgnybtx1— World In Last 24hr (@world24x7hr) (2026-06-19). Jiaxing zongzi exports surge ahead of Dragon Boat Festival. ecns.cn At a local food company, production lines have been running at full capacity as workers wrap, cook, package and inspect batches of the traditional sticky rice dumplings bound for overseas markets.
(2026-06-19). CARTOONS: Pauline is playing up her populism. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-19). 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…
(2026-06-19). Activists to Protest Petco for Selling Live Animals. indybay.org With Bay Area cities moving to ban retail sale of animals, advocates will rally in San Mateo to bring attention to cruelty of the exotic pet trade…
(2026-06-19). Saturday 6/20: Land, Villains, and Revolutionaries: a walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-06-19). Saturday 6/20: San Gold Rush Century: a walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-06-19). Wednesday 6/24: Community and Connection: Building Our Future and Keeping Public Funds Local. indybay.org CoBiz Richmond, 1503 Macdonald Ave Suite A, Richmond, CA.
(2026-06-19). Saturday 6/20: We the Peoples. indybay.org San Francisco Public Library – Park Branch (8133 Page Street)…
(2026-06-19). Fiji deaths in custody reignite allegations of state brutality. wsws.org Despite "liberalising" posturing by Fiji's Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka, two recent deaths at the hands of the security forces prove that nothing has fundamentally changed.
(2026-06-19). Australia's Deakin University shelves job cuts to seek union consultation. wsws.org In a tactical retreat, management has said that new cuts will be prepared after consultation processes in which the National Tertiary Education Union has signalled its readiness to play a central role.
(2026-06-19). Obama library dedication turns presidency of war, Wall Street bailouts into Democratic Camelot. wsws.org The opening of the Obama Presidential Center was an over-the-top exercise in political mythmaking, aimed at recasting a presidency of Wall Street bailouts, war, deportations and attacks on workers as a lost age of democratic progress.
(2026-06-19). Exploring origin of northern China's sweet sticky rice dumplings. ecns.cn Ahead of the Dragon Boat Festival, residents of Nanxiebao Village were busy filling orders for zongzi. Known as the birthplace of sweet stuffed zongzi in northern China, the village boasts a history of more than 600 years of making the traditional delicacy.
(2026-06-19). Renewed UN calls for decolonisation action on New Caledonia, French Polynesia, Guam and Tokelau. asiapacificreport.nz 
RNZ Pacific The UN Special Committee on Decolonisation has heard renewed calls for action on Kanaky New Caledonia, French Polynesia, Guam and Tokelau. Pacnews reports that the committee has heard from Pacific representatives, petitioners and administering powers debating the pace of self-determination and decolonisation in the territories. The committee approved three draft resolutions aimed at…
(2026-06-19). G7 Leaders Call for Faster, More Efficient and Comprehensive Debt Relief. indybay.org Debt vulnerabilities are on the rise and threaten global economic stability, G7 heads of state noted as they recommitted on actions to tackle debt challenges.
(2026-06-19). Mbappe calls the tune in France win. ecns.cn After a flat first half, Kylian Mbappe got France back in tune.
(2026-06-19). Saturday 6/20: San José…Oligarchs extract. We create. indybay.org Winchester Shopping Center sign | 3137 Stevens Creek Blvd, San José 95117…
(2026-06-19). China's highest township achieves rising incomes, improved services despite harsh plateau conditions. ecns.cn At 5,373 meters above sea level, where annual temperatures hover below minus 7 degrees Celsius and oxygen levels are less than 40% of those at sea level, China's highest administrative township is undergoing a steady transformation fueled by infrastructure investment and public services.
(2026-06-19). Nation outlines pathway to a more just, equitable world. ecns.cn China released a white paper on Wednesday titled "More Just and Equitable Global Governance: China's Principles, Proposals and Actions", which Foreign Minister Wang Yi said aims to offer a comprehensive account of the country's ideas and actions in promoting global governance, and to foster broader consensus within the international community on reforming and improving global governance and ensuring more effective responses to global challenges.
(2026-06-19). Canada crush nine-man Qatar 6-0 to earn first World Cup game win. newarab.com 
Jonathan David bagged a hat-trick as Canada secured their The co-hosts' joy at the resounding victory was tempered by a serious injury suffered by midfielder Ismael Kone, but they moved top of Group B with four points after two matches, while Qatar are bottom with one. Canada next host second-placed Switzerland, who also have four points, in Vancouver on Wednesday. | Roa…
(2026-06-19). Democratic condemnation of Trump's Iran deal exposes bipartisan conspiracy for war. wsws.org The publication of the terms of the memorandum of understanding between the Trump administration and Iran has triggered an outpouring of criticism from both the Democratic and Republican parties.
(2026-06-19). Saturday 6/20: (Theatrical Play) They Have Names: Hind Rajab in Her Voice. indybay.org Arab American Cultural Center | 3968 Twilight Drive | San Jose, CA 95126…
(2026-06-19). Paddling across cultures: Toronto dragon boat race festival returns. ecns.cn The 38th Toronto International Dragon Boat Race Festival was held on Toronto Centre Island from June 13 to 14, attracting more than 120 teams and over 5,000 athletes from around the world.
(2026-06-19). How governments are greenlighting decline. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-19). The operational and humanitarian consequences of disregard for the rules of war are both devastating and accelerating. icrc.org Remarks delivered by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer to the UN, for the High-level Panel 2 of the 2026 ECOSOC Humanitarian Affair Segment in New York, 18 June 2026.
(2026-06-19). Wednesday 6/17: Webinar: International Movement Briefing: Mask off Maersk. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_lmH7……
(2026-06-19). Sri Lanka: Residents in Colombo housing complex protest dilapidated conditions. wsws.org As with all other social problems, the experiences of workers and the poor have demonstrated that the housing crisis cannot be resolved by appealing to capitalist governments.
(2026-06-19). Mississippi cop fires on vehicle in Walmart parking lot, killing 1-year-old child. wsws.org One-year old Kohen Kartier Wiley was killed and the driver was critically injured when an as yet unidentified police officer opened fire on their vehicle in the parking lot of a Walmart in Senatobia, Mississippi.
(2026-06-19). China sends new batch of low-orbit internet satellites into space. ecns.cn A Long March 12 carrier rocket, carrying the 22nd group of low-orbit internet satellites, blasts off from a commercial spacecraft launch site in South China's Hainan province, June 17, 2026.
(2026-06-19). An average of 2.2 million inbound and outbound passenger trips per day are expected during the upcoming Dragon Boat Festival holiday. ecns.cn An average of 2.2 million inbound and outbound passenger trips per day are expected during the upcoming Dragon Boat Festival holiday, up 11.7 percent year-on-year.
(2026-06-19). June 17th burglary anniversary of Watergate complex. indybay.org Photo of Carl Bernstein, Katherine Graham, and Bob Woodward.
(2026-06-19). Western Balkans Summit: The EU pushes for economic and military alignment. wsws.org At the EU-Western Balkans summit held on June 5 in Tivat, Montenegro, the European Union's leading powers—above all Germany—pushed for the fastest possible integration of the Western Balkan states into the EU.
(2026-06-19). Beloved TV Comedy Actor and Stand-Up Comedian Ron Schell has passed at 94 Years Old. indybay.org Richmond's California's own television comedy actor and stand-up comedian, Ronnie Schell has died at the age of 94 years old on June 12, 2026.
(2026-06-19). Beijing book fair fosters cultural bonds. ecns.cn The 32nd edition of the Beijing International Book Fair opened on Wednesday at the China National Convention Center, offering visitors the chance to embark on a literary journey across cultures.
(2026-06-19). Tuesday 6/23: Enterprise Drop ICE! National Campaign Launch Call. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_DN0N……
(2026-06-19). Iran Ceasefire Deal Confirms Military Might doesn't Work. juancole.com The Conversation) — What a disaster the war against Iran has been for Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the United States and Iran signed on June 17 has formally brought a halt to the devastating war. Yet, as the ink dries on the 14-point preliminary framework, the reality of the document stands in stark contrast to the grandiose, megalomania…
(2026-06-19). "No Name Slate" Wins Teamster White Ballot Election At National Convention In Vegas. indybay.org At the national convention of the Teasmters in Las Vegas a "No Name Slate" won a white ballot election which means that there will be no election by the rank and file for election of all national officers. The TDU which is supported by Labor Notes called for a white ballot to prevent a rank and file vote for president. Teamsters from the Fearless slate spoke out about why they are running, what happened to them and the future of the Teamsters and all workers.
(2026-06-19). Xi stresses carrying forward revolutionary traditions in reply to centenarian Party member. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, has called on Party members in the new era to carry forward revolutionary traditions and strive for new accomplishments on the new journey.
(2026-06-19). Global profits: an upward turn? links.org.au 
Profits are rising, but not because of excessive government spending as is often claimed, argues Michael Roberts.
(2026-06-19). Steven Soderbergh's The Christophers: A Portrait of the Artist as a Not Very Important Person. wsws.org Artists of Soderbergh's generation were cut off at the knees, so to speak, by the reactionary atmosphere of the 1980s and 1990s.
(2026-06-19). Striking Canadian Pacific-Kansas City rail workers confront strikebreaking operation backed up by Canada's anti-worker labour laws. wsws.org A strike, now in its third week, by 300 signalmen and communications workers at the Canadian Pacific Kansas City railway has exposed once again the gaping, pro-company loopholes in federal labour law that allow employers to subvert and break legal walkouts.
(2026-06-19). Pauline Hanson, Joh Bjelke-Petersen and the IA story. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-18). Cultural facts about China's Dragon Boat Festival: Where tradition meets modern life. ecns.cn Dragon Boat Festival, also known as Duanwu Festival, traditionally falls on the fifth day of the fifth month in the Chinese lunar calendar. This year, it was celebrated on Friday.
(2026-06-19). Friday 6/19: Fired Pfizer Molecular Biologist Becky Mclain Book Reading On Her Book "Exposed" indybay.org Adobe Bookstore | 3130 24th St. | San Francisco…
(2026-06-19). West Coast Whale Entanglements Still High in 2025, 9 Seen in 2026 So Far. indybay.org SAN FRANCISCO, June 15, 2026 — Federal data shows that 33 whales were reported entangled in fishing gear off the U.S. West Coast in 2025. That's just one fewer than the 34 entangled in 2024, which was the highest number since 2018. At least nine whales have already been seen entangled in 2026, including two humpbacks entangled near Monterey, Calif., in late May.
(2026-06-19). Friday 6/19: Demo at the "israeli" consulate. indybay.org 456 Montgomery St…
(2026-06-19). Wednesday 6/17: Block the Bombs Phonebank. indybay.org Online | actionnetwork.org/events/block-the-bombs……
(2026-06-19). Read the full text of the 14-point MoU between U.S. and Iran. ecns.cn The Islamabad Memorandum of Understandingbetween the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran was signed digitally by presidents of both countries on Wednesday.
(2026-06-19). The Parallels between Wahhabism and Calvinist Protestantism. muslimskeptic.com Both Wahhabism and Calvinist Protestantism sought to return to the original message of their religion, as understood by the earliest generations (i.e., early Church, Salaf). Both movements rejected additional teachings which had accumulated by the late medieval period, arguing that these often amounted to polytheism and idolatry. Both movements also prioritized militant rebellion and literal …
(2026-06-19). New book questions official finding that fascist Brenton Tarrant acted alone in Christchurch massacre. wsws.org The book is a scathing critique of the 2020 Royal Commission of Inquiry, which declared that fascist terrorist Brenton Tarrant acted alone and that his mass murder of 51 people could not have been prevented.
(2026-06-19). Donald Trump, the End Times President. juancole.com ( Now, mind you, it's true that all great powers invariably go down in their own fashion, but never, I suspect, quite in the fashion of Donald J. Trump's America. And consider that no small thing for what was, not so long ago, the greate…
(2026-06-19). Dockworker killed in 50-foot fall at Port of Los Angeles. wsws.org Marc Salgado's death exposes years of preventable fatalities and unsafe conditions fostered by union-management collaboration on the waterfront.
(2026-06-19). 880,000 followers watch U.S. YouTuber get schooled by Chinese kids. ecns.cn Tommy Beard is an American vlogger with over 880,000 subscribers on YouTube. His channel Sabbatical focuses on traveling to so-called "controversial" or dangerous places around the world. Recently, he arrived in Daliangshan, southwest China's Sichuan Province, planning to shoot a video titled "Inside China's poorest and most drug addicted area."
(2026-06-19). Fans get one more chance to be thrilled by Michael Jackson. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-19). German federal government and states coordinate police, intelligence agencies, and the Bundeswehr in preparation for war. wsws.org The 225th Interior Ministers' Conference, which has been meeting in Hamburg since Wednesday, marks a new stage in the construction of a German police and military state.
(2026-06-19). Make Australia fair dinkum again. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-19). Sunday 7/5: Yoga for Palestine. indybay.org San José Peace & Justice Center | 48 South 7th Street | San José, CA 95112…
(2026-06-19). From pulse-taking to AI diagnosis: Chongqing explores digital and smart upgrade of TCM. ecns.cn With a few taps on the screen of a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) four-diagnostic instrument, data on the body's meridian status, constitution type and potential health issues are delivered to the user's mobile phone within minutes, along with a personalized health regimen.
(2026-06-19). New geography of global trade: the Oceans Bridge – Africa. onlineopinion.com.au World trade is dominated by naval chokepoints, but there are ways to go around them.
(2026-06-19). Saturday 7/11: Stop The AI Race — Protest. indybay.org 12: 00 PM — Rally at OpenAI (1455 3rd St) | 12: 00 PM — Speeches at OpenAI | 1: 00 PM — Walk to Anthropic (500 Howard St) | 1: 45 PM — Speeches at Anthropic | 2: 15 PM — Walk to Google DeepMind (345 Spear St) | 2: 30 PM — Speeches at Google DeepMind…
(2026-06-19). China-Myanmar ties in numbers. ecns.cn As neighboring countries, China and Myanmar share a border of around 2,200 km and have a long history of people-to-people exchanges. President of Myanmar Min Aung Hlaing visits China this week, ties between the two countries are once again in the spotlight.
(2026-06-19). DR Congo stuns Portugal with 1-1 draw in 2026 World Cup. ecns.cn Democratic Republic of Congo held Portugal to a 1-1 draw on Wednesday during the 2026 World Cup, earning the nation's first-ever World Cup point.
(2026-06-19). Teamster Fearless Presidential Candidate Richard Hooker Jr. On The Results of IBT Election. indybay.org Teamster Philadelphia Local 623 secretary-treasurer Richard Hooks Jr. ran for president of the Fearless slate and the slate was unable to get on the ballot at the Teamster convention in Las Vegas. Hooker Jr. spoke out about the election at Las Vegas and the violations of the rules and election laws by President Sean O'Brien and the issue of inferred cameras which are causing tumors and cataracts for Teamster drivers.
(2026-06-19). Khamenei says he approved MoU with US, despite reservations, after assurances on Iran's rights. geo.tv 
(2026-06-19). Xizang high-altitude farms turn harsh plateau into agricultural hub. ecns.cn High-altitude agriculture in Xizang Autonomous Region is emerging as a growing source for those in rural areas, as wineries and food producers expand production of wine, blueberries and edible oils, creating steady jobs across multiple villages.
(2026-06-19). Saturday 6/27: Running on Empty: An Interactive Sound Therapy Workshop. indybay.org Arab American Cultural Center | 3968 Twilight Drive | San Jose, CA 95124…
(2026-06-19). Expert says Belfast paramilitaries forced children into pogroms to clear drug debts. thecanary.co 
Belfast — The Commissioner for Children and Young People in the north of Ireland has said loyalist paramilitaries pressured children to engage in violent racist pogroms, in return for writing off money owed to those same gangs. Chris Quinn was speaking to the Irish News. He said the money owed might be "drug debts" or […] | By
(2026-06-19). "We cannot be contained—the rebellion is real" : Autoworkers welcome nomination of Will Lehman for UAW president. wsws.org Autoworkers continue to respond with enthusiasm to the nomination of Mack Trucks worker and socialist Will Lehman to run for United Auto Workers president.
(2026-06-19). Dragon boats and forest escapes drive travel trends. ecns.cn Dragon boat races have grown from local folk celebrations into major tourism attractions, while forest retreats are becoming a favored escape for urban residents seeking physical and mental rejuvenation, according to a new report.
(2026-06-19). Friday 6/19: The Logic of Freedom: a Juneteenth-inspired walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-06-19). China releases white paper on global governance. ecns.cn
(2026-06-19). ICRC and Asian Development Bank formalize their first institutional partnership. icrc.org
(2026-06-19). Latin America and the Caribbean: When seeking medical care is dangerous. icrc.org
(2026-06-19). Unlocking Chinese Cities | From reel to real: Through 'Dear You', touch Chaoshan's everyday soul. ecns.cn
(2026-06-19). Frequently asked questions: Understanding the ICRC's neutrality. icrc.org
(2026-06-19). Synergy in Action: IHL and Islamic Law for Humanitarian Outcomes. icrc.org
(2026-06-19). Click to Care: Humanity in a Digital World. icrc.org
(2026-06-19). Certificates and declarations of absence: A guidance note. icrc.org
(2026-06-19). Advocacy paper: A key opportunity to prevent the development of unacceptable autonomous weapons. icrc.org
(2026-06-19). Sudan: ICRC RED aircraft makes first Port Sudan—Khartoum flight since war began. icrc.org
(2026-06-19). Frequently asked questions: Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the military domain. icrc.org
(2026-06-19). Where is my family? The search for missing loved ones in Africa's oldest and newest refugee camps. icrc.org
(2026-06-19). Libya in 2025: Standing alongside communities affected by conflict and violence. icrc.org
(2026-06-19). Bosnia and Herzegovina: Mine risk education reduces risks and saves lives — but the danger is far from over. icrc.org
(2026-06-19). Penal repression of serious violations of international humanitarian law — Factsheet. icrc.org
(2026-06-19). Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: Red Cross volunteers at the heart of the response in Bunia. icrc.org
(2026-06-19). Search Continues for People Missing in Connection with Armed Conflicts of the 1990s and August 2008 and their aftermath. icrc.org
(2026-06-19). The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement expresses concern over attack on Red Cross volunteers in Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). icrc.org
(2026-06-19). Egypt: States Convene in Cairo to Reinforce Respect for Rules of War Amid Rising Conflicts. icrc.org
(2026-06-19). "I'm already injured. Getting Ebola doesn't bear thinking about." The Kivus face a double crisis — conflicts and an epidemic. icrc.org
(2026-06-19). Mali: ICRC steps up support to people affected by armed violence. icrc.org
(2026-06-19). Jordan: The Essay Competition on International Humanitarian Law. icrc.org
(2026-06-19). ICRC, Xinhua News Agency and Fudan University host Content Creators Forum on humanitarian storytelling and empathy. icrc.org
(2026-06-19). Iran: ICRC delivers 18 tonnes of humanitarian supplies to support emergency response. icrc.org
(2026-06-19). Haití: el pecado de la negritud libre. indybay.org
(2026-06-18). US, Iranian versions of MoU reveal shared roadmap to end war despite differences in wording. tribune.com.pk 
The US and Iranian versions of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at ending months of war in the Middle East reveal broad convergence on the deal's core provisions, despite differences in political emphasis, legal detail, and the way each side frames sensitive issues such as Lebanon, sanctions, the Strait of Hormuz, and Iran's nuclear program. | The Iranian and US versions of the memorandum drew renewed attention after Tehran said early on Thursday that the agreement had become fully official following its signing by the presidents of both countries. | Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei s…
(2026-06-18). Hezbollah chief says Lebanon at moment after US-Iran deal. al-monitor.com Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem on Wednesday urged Lebanese authorities to take advantage of a "pivotal" moment following a US-Iran deal to end the Middle East war, ahead of Israeli-Lebanese negotiations next week.American and Iranian officials, as well as mediator Pakistan, have said the deal includes Lebanon, where Israel and Hezbollah have been at war since March 2.Lebanese President Joseph Aoun instead insisted his country's negotiations with Israel in Washington were independent of the regional deal.
(2026-06-18). Explainer-What challenges could stand in the way of a final US-Iran deal? al-monitor.com By Matt SpetalnickWASHINGTON, June 17 (Reuters) – When U.S. and Iranian negotiators sit down in Switzerland on Friday after nearly four months of war, the stakes couldn't be higher as they face an array of hurdles that could derail efforts to reach a comprehensive peace agreement.While a breakthrough cannot be ruled out, most analysts are skeptical the two sides can forge a final settlement within the 60-day window laid out in a "memorandum of understanding" that President Donald Trump and Iranian leaders approved this week.
(2026-06-18). Oil falls to 3-1/2-month low after US, Iran sign ceasefire deal. tribune.com.pk 
Oil prices fell by more than $2 per barrel on Thursday after the U.S. and Iran signed an interim agreement that would end the Iran war, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and waive US sanctions on Tehran's oil, boosting the oil supply outlook. | Brent crude futures were down $2.14, or 2.69%, at $77.41 a barrel as of 0616 GMT, and US West Texas Intermediate fell $2.36, or 3.07%, to $74.43 a barrel. | Brent sank to its lowest since March 2, which was the first day of trading after the US and Israel began attacking Iran, while WTI was at its lowest sin…
(2026-06-18). US-Iran Peace Deal and Its Impact on India. ummid.com The historic June 2026 US-Iran framework agreement marks a volatile culmination to over 100 days of devastating attrition, fundamentally shifting Middle Eastern security paradigms while altering India's energy and strategic landscape.
(2026-06-18). US, Iranian versions of memorandum reveal shared roadmap to end war despite differences in wording. tribune.com.pk The US and Iranian versions of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) aimed at ending months of war in the Middle East reveal broad convergence on the deal's core provisions, despite differences in political emphasis, legal detail, and the way each side frames sensitive issues such as Lebanon, sanctions, the Strait of Hormuz, and Iran's nuclear program. | The Iranian and US versions of the memorandum drew renewed attention after Tehran said early Thursday that the agreement had become fully official following its signing by the presidents of both countries. | Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei said…
(2026-06-18). Vance says 60-day period in Iran deal begins Thursday. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, June 18 (Reuters) – U.S. Vice President JD Vance said the 60-day window laid out in a memorandum of understanding approved by President Donald Trump and Iranian leaders begins on Thursday."I would say the 60-day period officially started today," Vance told reporters at a White House briefing.Asked what happens after the 60-day period in terms of governance of the Strait of Hormuz, Vance repeated the U.S. view that the major supply route for oil and gas shipments should be free of tolls. Iran effectively closed the waterway during the war.
(2026-06-18). Canada lauds Pakistan's role in facilitating US-Iran understanding. tribune.com.pk 
Canada praised Pakistan's "constructive role" in supporting diplomatic engagement and mediation efforts between the United States (US) and Iran that helped facilitate the recent understanding reached between the two countries, according to a statement issued by the Foreign Office (FO) on Thursday. | The statement comes hours after Iran and the US electronically signed the 'Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding', and the memorandum would enter into force immediately. As a first step, the Islamic Republic of Iran will instantly reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and the US will immediately lift the naval blockade. | T…
(2026-06-18). Trump's War on Iran Ends with a "Triumphant" Tehran and a Diminished U.S.: Vali Nasr. democracynow.org 
The United States and Iran have officially signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the war in Iran. The 14-point agreement includes an immediate end to fighting on all fronts including Lebanon, an end to the U.S. naval blockade on Iran and the full resumption of maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. It also proposes easing oil sanctions on Iran, unfreezing Iranian assets and launching a $300 billion investment fund to rebuild Iran, all while tabling the question of Iran's nuclear program, which is instead set to be negotiated over in the coming months. | "The United States is mor…
(2026-06-18). Trump, Iran's president sign deal to end Middle East war. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump and Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian sign deal to end Middle East War on June 17, 2026. — @XWhiteHouse/X@Iran_GOVIran to reopen Strait of Hormuz; US to lift naval blockade.Washington agrees to waive oil sanctions under initial accord.$300bn…
(2026-06-18). Verification is key in US-Iran nuclear talks, Saudi FM says. newarab.com 
The most important issue in imminent nuclear talks between Iran and the United States is how Iran's nuclear programme will be policed, Washington and Tehran say they have reached an agreement to
(2026-06-18). Trump thanks Xi, Putin for being in Iran war. al-monitor.com By Steve Holland and Trevor HunnicuttEVIAN-LES-BAINS, France, June 17 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday described Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin as "neutral" during the war with Iran, saying they had notthwarted his efforts to curbTehran's nuclear ambitions."I just want to thank them because they made it a lot better," Trump said following the adoption of a ceasefire agreement in the conflict.
(2026-06-18). Trump again stuns Bibi: After taking back warplanes, POTUS says Iran can keep few ballistic missiles. hindustantimes.com U.S. President Donald Trump has defended allowing Iran to retain part of its ballistic missile arsenal, arguing that conventional missiles are different from nuclear weapons and that other countries in the region possess similar capabilities. His remarks come amid conflicting assessments of Iran's remaining military strength after recent U.S. and Israeli strikes. While U.S. officials claim Iran's missile production capacity has been severely degraded, reports suggest Tehran may still retain a significant portion of its missile stockpile. Iran continues to insist that its missile program is non-negotiable and rema…
(2026-06-18). Factbox-What sanctions are there on Iran and will they be lifted? al-monitor.com LONDON, June 18 (Reuters) – The interim deal to end the Iran war will include a waiver on sanctioned oil sales but the country still faces a complex web of international restrictions on its activities and trade.Sanctions, trade embargoes and asset freezes have been imposed by the United Nations, the United States, the European Union and other countries for decades over its nuclear programme, rights record and support for groups around the region.Iran hopes to gain further sanctions relief through talks on its nuclear programme as the next phase of the interim deal unfolds.
(2026-06-18). Trump's Attacks on Black Power and Freedom Show How Far We Still Have to Go. truthout.org How should Juneteenth be understood, be celebrated, be remembered, given this moment of deep anti-democratic machinations and authoritarian/fascistic ambitions cultivated at the "highest" offices within this land? The tension between the sense of renewed freedom that Juneteenth engenders and the profound unfreedom that this country perpetuates is not lost on me. Indeed, as the 250th anniversary of… |
(2026-06-18). Timeline: How US-Israel war on Iran unfolded. geo.tv 
(2026-06-18). Israeli foreign agent took over The Charlie Kirk Show days after his killing. thegrayzone.com Charlie Kirk's media empire and his right-wing activist organization, Turning Point USA (TPUSA), have come under the control of the Israel-directed forces he spent the last months of his life antagonizing. Erika Kirk now claims her husband supported Israel to the end, while TPUSA misrepresents his opposition to war on Iran. The Charlie Kirk Show is now distributed by a federally registered agent of Israel tasked with seeding American media with Zionist propaganda. It is part of a whopping $46 …
(2026-06-18). Iran won war against Washington: will Israel accept it. infobrics.org The US-Iran ceasefire has allowed both sides to claim victory, yet Tehran has secured the more enduring strategic gains, with sanctions relief, and strategic leverage. Washington now faces a different problem altogether: whether it can restrain an increasingly dissatisfied Israel.
(2026-06-18). Throughout the US-Israeli War, Iranians Refused to Be Owned. truthout.org The United States and Iran announced a framework agreement earlier this week to end the U.S.-Israeli war of aggression on Iran. Whether or not this agreement holds, the United States has lost this war of aggression in every sense — moral, legal, political, economic, reputational, and strategic. Iran held out for 39 days against the combined military force of the United States and Israel until a… |
(2026-06-18). Headlines for June 18, 2026. democracynow.org Trump and Pezeshkian Sign Memorandum Aimed at Ending U.S. War on Iran, Israel Attacks Lebanon, Killing One and Wounding Three, Despite U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Deal, Ukrainian Drones Attack Moscow, Sparking Massive Oil Refinery Fire, Israeli Attacks on Gaza Have Killed Over 1,000 Palestinians Since October "Ceasefire", Rep. Ro Khanna Is First U.S. Lawmaker to Sign Anti-AIPAC PEACE Pledge, Peace Activists Celebrate as Maryland Public Pension System Divests from Israeli Bonds, U.N. Says Gang Violence Has Displaced 1.5 Million Across Haiti, Haitian Immigrants Call on Supreme Court to Toss Case Seeking to End…
(2026-06-18). America's own Israel envoy gets into fight with Trump for abandoning Netanyahu amid Iran deal. hindustantimes.com Fresh questions are emerging over the state of U.S.-Israel relations as Washington pushes ahead with diplomacy involving Iran. Remarks by America's envoy to Israel, alongside reports of disagreements over the Iran deal, have fueled speculation about growing tensions between President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the future of Middle East security.
(2026-06-18). Israel Hits Lebanon With Drone Strikes Hours After US and Iran Sign Agreement. truthout.org The Israeli military carried out drone strikes in southern Lebanon on Thursday, just hours after the presidents of the US and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding that establishes a framework for negotiations to end the war launched by the Trump administration and Israel in late February. Lebanese media reported that "an Israeli drone dropped a munition on Beit Yahoun… |
(2026-06-18). Elon Musk's Grok AI Helped Pentagon Launch Attacks on 2,000 Targets in Iran Within Four Days. orinocotribune.com
(2026-06-18). Meet the biggest winner of the war with Iran. responsiblestatecraft.org After months of on-and-off talks, Iran and the United States are set to end their war and sign an interim peace agreement on Friday June 19 in Switzerland. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi led most of the negotiations, but no Iranian politician has benefited more from the talks than Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the speaker of the Majles (Iran's parliament), who was officially the head of Iran's negotiation team. His meteoric rise comes after a controversial career — one in which Ghalibaf has drifted in and out of favor with both Iran's leadership and people.In 1961, Ghalibaf was born to a religious f…
(2026-06-18). Switzerland says US-Iran talks planned for Friday are off. al-monitor.com June 19 (Reuters) – Talks that had been planned for Friday between the United States and Iran at the Burgenstock mountaintop resort in Switzerland will not take place, according to a Swiss foreign ministry statement.The announcement came after a White House spokesperson said overnight that U.S. Vice President JD Vance had pulled out of a planned trip to meet Iranian negotiators in Switzerland on Friday to begin talks on implementing an agreement struck between Tehran and Washington to end the war.
(2026-06-18). Iran MOU was signed on Wednesday by Trump and Iran president, U.S. official says. al-monitor.com June 17 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Wednesday signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the war with Iran, a U.S. official told Reuters.The memo had been signed digitally on Sunday by Vice President JD Vanceand Iran's chief negotiator Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf and witnessed by Trump, the official said.(Reporting by Steve Holland, Writing by Christian Martinez)…
(2026-06-18). US, Iran digitally sign peace agreement to end conflict, reopen Hormuz; Tehran says 'time to test implementation'. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian have officially signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) designed to bring an end to the conflict between their countries, representing a significant diplomatic achievement after months of tensions and military confrontations. | US and Iranian officials said both leaders digitally signed the agreement on Wednesday, following its initial electronic endorsement on Sunday by US Vice President JD Vance and Iran's chief negotiator, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf. The accord came into force immediately, replacing plans for a formal signing cere…
(2026-06-18). US Treasury imposes sanctions on Lebanese officials, others for aiding Hezbollah. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, June 18 (Reuters) – The U.S. government on Thursday announced sanctions against several Lebanese officials it said were aligned with Hezbollah and members of the sanctioned Alaa Hassan Hamieh business network for obstructing Lebanon's peace process and delaying the disarmament of Hezbollah.The U.S. Treasury Department said its Office of Foreign Assets Control was also designating individuals in Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, and Oman who it said were raising funds and operating front companies to generate revenue for Hezbollah, an Iran-backed militant group.
(2026-06-18). Details Of Initial US Peace Deal With Iran Revealed, And, Once Again It Looks Like Trump Caved. newsone.com 
(2026-06-18). Vance: Israeli Officials Need To Realize Trump Is the Only Head of State Still 'Sympathetic' to Israel. news.antiwar.com Vice President JD Vance said at a press briefing at the White House on Thursday that members of the Israeli government should realize that President Trump is the only head of state in the world who is still "sympathetic" to Israel. The vice president made the comments when discussing Israeli officials who have been harshly …
(2026-06-18). Apologies to all the people in Lebanon. mronline.org 
It bears thinking that the world needs to apologize to Lebanon and to Palestine as the genocide by Israel grinds on from Gaza City to Beirut.
(2026-06-18). Three Killed in Lebanon Attacks as Israel Issues New Occupation Map. news.antiwar.com Israeli officials continue to maintain that their war in Lebanon will continue irrespective of peace deals reached related to it. Underscoring that, the Israeli military issued a new map detailing the extent to which they are occupying southern Lebanon. The map shows a 'security zone' that spans the entire Israel-Lebanon border, includes the southernmost Mediterranean …
(2026-06-18). Israel is dropping toxic chemicals on farmland in South Lebanon. thecanary.co 
Israel has sprayed toxic cancer-linked chemicals on agricultural land in Southern Lebanon, in yet another attempt to ethnically cleanse Lebanese people from their native land. I$rael once again sprayed cancer-linked chemicals on agricultural land in south Lebanon on Friday, an act condemned as a war crime and a bid to make the border region uninhabitable […] | By
(2026-06-18). Israel 'football-shaped cluster bomb' sparks alarm in Lebanon. newarab.com 
A suspected unexploded cluster bomb shaped like a small football has been A picture, reportedly taken in the town of Doueir in south Lebanon, circulated widely on Lebanese social media this week and showed an object resembling a small football lying on the ground. The New Arab could not independently verify the image. | A Lebanese army source told The…
(2026-06-18). Rajesh Sharma's posts celebrating Gaza Genocide re-surface after son killed in US strikes. ummid.com Social media users have digged out Rajesh Sharma's posts celebrating Israeli Genocide of Palestinians in Gaza after his son, Aditya Sharma, was killed in a United States military strike off the coast of Oman Thursday June 11, 2026.
(2026-06-18). Mamdani Defends Skipping Israel Day Parade as Action Against Israeli Government. truthout.org In a CNN interview earlier this week, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani discussed his decision to skip the city's annual Israel Day parade, stating that his choice was not rooted in antipathy toward Jewish New Yorkers but rather opposition to Israel's genocide in Gaza. Mamdani said that he still played a role in ensuring that the parade was safe for participants. "My job [as mayor] was… |
(2026-06-18). Díaz-Canel Explains Priorities Designed To Overcome Current Difficulties. orinocotribune.com The First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, gave a statement to the press team of the Presidency of the Republic. He spoke about how, on the island, thought and consensus are focused on moving forward despite the fierce imperial blockade | "In complex times, one cannot do without the passion for development." This is a Fidel Castro-era concept that embodies the will not to be defeated, and it was shared by the First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, with the press…
(2026-06-18). Cuba's Real Crime in the Minds of American Elites. covertactionmagazine.com In the eyes of American policy elites Cuba's most unforgivable crime is not even its socialism, which is now badly frayed, but rather its sovereignty. Cuba's persistent independence and oppositional survival as a state is an American imperial humiliation. Revolutionary Cuba's mere existence threatens the cynicism, complacency and defeatism that does so much to maintain imperial …
(2026-06-18). Transformations in Cuba are to preserve the Revolution. radiohc.cu The Secretary of Organization of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC), Roberto Morales, affirmed on Wednesday that the profound transformations being debated in the organization's Extraordinary Plenum are to preserve the Revolution and the achievements of Socialism. | The Presidency reported on its Facebook page that the member of the PCC's Political Bureau stated that Cuba "is a State that resists and seeks alternatives." | Morales emphasized that the Party will continue to be the most revolutionary element within the Revolution and that unity will continue to be "our response" to imperiali…
(2026-06-18). Liga Élite: Mayabeque y Matanzas reparten victorias, Artemisa sacude la cima. cubadebate.cu La penúltima jornada de la etapa clasificatoria en la IV Liga Élite del Béisbol Cubano dejó una estela de emociones encontradas y un panorama más enrarecido que nunca en la lucha por acceder a las semifinales. Con la recta final del calendario a la vista, los tres equipos que aspiran al último billete disponible —Mayabeque, Artemisa y Matanzas— se mantienen con vida.
(2026-06-18). 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.
(2026-06-18). Italian BDS campaign targets Israeli drugmaker Teva. newarab.com 
A campaign launched by The campaign is based on a study prepared by the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement in the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy, in cooperation with the group Healthcare Workers for Gaza. | The study concluded that extensive economic ties existed between regional…
(2026-06-18). Israel has killed more than 1,000 people in Gaza since ceasefire. newarab.com 
(2026-06-18). Israeli Strike on Vehicle in Gaza City Kills Three. news.antiwar.com An Israeli drone strike in Gaza City on Thursday killed at least three Palestinians as the Israeli military continues its constant violations of the US-backed ceasefire deal. According to the Palestinian news agency WAFA, the strike hit a civilian vehicle in Gaza City's al-Rimal neighborhood. Photos from Gaza show the wreckage following the strike. Palestinian …
(2026-06-18). Israel has set up cranes in Gaza as platforms to murder civilians. thecanary.co 
According to eyewitness reports in Gaza City, the Israeli occupation military has set up cranes around the city, each 100 feet tall. The IOF is using these as platforms to slaughter civilians. In tents, in cafes, in what remains of shelters. Gaza journalist Tamer Nahed posted his description to his X account: A very dangerous […] | By
(2026-06-18). Venezuela Denies Rumors of Constitutional Reform Amid Growing Public Skepticism. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( Many in Venezuela remain skeptical about recent clarifications on social media from Miraflores Palace. This caution stems…
(2026-06-18). Chavista Leader Condemns Alleged DEA Plot Targeting Caracas' 23 de Enero Neighborhood (+Continentalization). orinocotribune.com Following the US empire's invasion on January 3, Venezuela was left in a state of shock and complexity that appears not to exclude new military movements. In recent days, "a combined operation between security agencies in Venezuela and the US in the southeast of the state of Bolívar in which organized crime structures were dismantled" has taken place, according to a statement from the Venezuelan government. | Days earlier, the Simón Bolívar Coordinator, a historic Chavista organization, had condemned DEA interference in the planning of a repressive offensive in the emblematic 23 de Enero neighborhood to derail th…
(2026-06-18). I Went Inside Tanlines, L.A.'s New Bikini Coffeeshop. lataco.com Tanlines presents itself as something transgressive—a bikini coffee shop in an industrial corner of Los Angeles. But after a few hours inside, the novelty wears off and something much stranger emerges: It's just a neighborhood café.
(2026-06-18). BRICS vs Bretton Woods Is About a Gradual Reconfiguration of World Financial Architecture. infobrics.org As BRICS challenges Bretton Woods dominance, India balances de-dollarisation, sovereignty, and global financial realignment…
(2026-06-18). Trump-Endorsed Congressional Candidate Drops Out Over Text Message Scandal. newsone.com 
Source: Jackson Lahmeyer For U.S. Congress / other | Jackson Lahmeyer, a Trump-endorsed Congressional candidate, has suspended his campaign after it was revealed he had been sending romantic text messages to a woman who wasn't his wife. | A Republican pastor engaged in infidelity? I'm shocked, I tell you. Stunned. |
(2026-06-18). Iran starts 2026 FIFA WC campaign unbeaten, then this happened. ummid.com Iran's National Football Team Monday June 15, 2026 began its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign playing against New Zealand unbeaten but post match the footballers were surprised after receiving a marching order by the US administration.
(2026-06-18). Exclusive-Thailand revives $30 billion coast-to-coast corridor to rival Malacca Strait. al-monitor.com By Panu Wongcha-umRANONG, Thailand, June 18 (Reuters) – Chaiyaporn Arunrasamee hunched over his fishing nets, overlooking the waters of the Andaman Sea, where Thailand's government is proposing an ambitious "Land Bridge" that will ferry goods between ports on opposite sides of the peninsula."Personally, I don't want it to happen at all," Chaiyaporn said of the project, which Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has resuscitated after the war in Iran and the closure of the Hormuz Strait highlighted countries' reliance on strategic maritime chokepoints.
(2026-06-18). Shots fired in the Channel—Britain, Russia and the threat of World War III. wsws.org European officials speak of war with Russia "by the end of the decade" or "within years" as if this is an unfortunate fact of life, not a catastrophe for humanity. Under these conditions, the smallest incident can become the starting point of a rapid escalatory spiral.
(2026-06-18). How Sweden's far right went from political pariah to powerbroker. aljazeera.com Once shunned by every major party, the Sweden Democrats have gone from political pariah to the heart of government.
(2026-06-18). JoSAA 2026 Seat Allotment 1 Today: Link, Steps to Check. ummid.com The Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) for admission to IITs, NITs, IIEST, IIITs and Other-GFTIs based on JEE Advanced 2026 score is set to release on its official website 'josaa.nic.in' the Seat Allocation 1 result, also called as Seat Allotment Round 1, today i.e. Saturday June 13, 2026.
(2026-06-18). Policies deliver uptick in property sales, prices. ecns.cn The traditional spring home-buying season, which typically peaks in March and April, stretched into May this year as policy support and targeted demand in first-tier cities drove a notable pickup in sales, helping to restore market expectations, experts said.
(2026-06-18). China-ROK cooperation bolsters fishery resources. ecns.cn China and the Republic of Korea carried out their seventh annual joint fish stock enhancement and release campaign in the Yellow Sea on Tuesday, releasing a total of 7.29 million juveniles of important commercial species into waters that have long sustained fishing communities in both countries.
(2026-06-18). Railroad workers at CPKC reject nine-year contract by 2-to-1 margin across 11 states. wsws.org CPKC locomotive engineers voted down a nine-year concessionary contract by a 2-to-1 margin, the latest in a wave of rank-and-file revolts against the union .bureaucracy across the US railroads.
(2026-06-18). Is the G7 hearing the Global South? aljazeera.com The G7, BRICS and emerging powers are competing for influence in a changing global order.
(2026-06-18). Meet the Man Who Created the Juneteenth Flag. capitalbnews.org 
This story was part of a special Juneteenth project originally published in 2022 with Vox that explored the ongoing struggle for freedom for Black Americans. As the Juneteenth holiday approaches, you'll start to see various symbols of Blackness across the country. Front lawns, apartment balconies, and clothing with the pan-African flag, "Black Power" fist, and …
(2026-06-18). Does Allah Love Sin? How Christian Polemicists Misread Hadith… and Their Own Bible. muslimskeptic.com Christian polemicists have recently popularized what they believe to be a shiny new criticism of Islam. It has been pushed particularly by figures such as Christina Marie ("LadyLogic"), the wife of Avery ("GodLogic"). They cite an authentic hadith narrated by the noble prophetic companion, Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him), in an attempt …
(2026-06-18). Arturo Griffiths: A Remembrance. cpusa.org 
I first met Arturo Griffiths along with his comrade and best friend, Jaime Cruz, in the fall of 1979 when I moved to Washington, D.C. after graduating college. We became acquainted in the ranks of the Young Workers Liberation League and the Communist Party USA where we were all destined to spend our lives in pursuit of a socialist USA. | Armed with a gregarious personality and engaging smile, Arturo was a born working-class politician and organizer, skills he likely inherited from his Panamanian father and namesake. His dad had been a candidate for D.C. mayor and, like father, like son. Arturo seemed to know e…
(2026-06-18). Mashatile calls for firm, fair and compassionate approach to migration. sanews.gov.za Mashatile calls for firm, fair and compassionate approach to migration | Deputy President Paul Mashatile says migration forms part of South Africa's historical and contemporary story and must be addressed with firmness, fairness and compassion. | Guided by the spirit of Ubuntu, the Deputy President emphasised that migration should unite rather than divide communities, helping to build a South Africa that is safe, inclusive and prosperous. | He made the remarks during a special meeting with the National House of Traditional and Khoi-San Leaders, led by Kgosi Seathlolo, alongside the Inter-Ministerial Committee on…
(2026-06-18). Andaman and Nicobar Erupts Over Higher Education Reforms. ummid.com Students across the Andaman and Nicobar Islands have launched sustained protests against changes in the affiliation and administrative status of government colleges, arguing that the reforms threaten affordable higher education and create uncertainty regarding degrees, infrastructure, and future employment prospects.
(2026-06-18). LHC stops Punjab govt from taking possession of FCCU's Ewing Hall. tribune.com.pk 
The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Thursday restrained the Punjab government from taking possession of Ewing Hall (Young Hostel) at Forman Christian College University (FCCU), suspended the implementation of a show-cause notice issued by the Board of Revenue, and sought responses from the provincial government and the board. | Justice Ahmed Nadeem Arshad announced the order while hearing a petition filed by FCCU Registrar Dr Nayer Firdous. | According to the petition, the land occupied by Forman Christian College was originally leased by the Punjab government in 1915, with the lease subsequently extended from time…
(2026-06-18). EU begins to understand Kallas' absurdity toward Russia — media. infobrics.org Kaja Kallas' anti-Russianism destroyed her own diplomatic post.
(2026-06-18). World Refugee Day in a Hemisphere that Mistook Blindness for Success. fpif.org As recently as 2024, the river port of Lajas Blancas in eastern Panama was a bottleneck of human movement with more than a thousand people a day staggering out of the Darién jungle bound for the United States. In 2023, more than half a million Today, by contrast, the camp is effectively
(2026-06-18). HMM Takes a Trip to Troy Central Little League. mediasanctuary.org ON June 1st 2026, Jacob Boston took a trip to Troy Central Little League for their game against Rensselaer Little League. He spoke with members of both leagues about the history of Troy Central, the impact local sports has on community, and the joys of using sports as a vehicle to give kids both lessons and memories that will last a lifetime.
(2026-06-18). Defying GOP leaders, House OKs pro-worker Faster Labor Contracts Act. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—Defying the anti-worker House Republican leadership, a bipartisan coalition of lawmakers approved the Faster Labor Contracts Act, to force bosses to start bargaining quickly when workers vote for union representation. The early-June vote was 230-193 with 20 Republicans, most of them from "swing" districts or from the Northeast, defying House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., other …
(2026-06-18). Russia Says Ukrainian Drone Hit Bus Carrying Children in Russia's Bryansk Region. news.antiwar.com Russian officials said on Wednesday that a Ukrainian drone hit a bus carrying a children's soccer team from Belarus in Russia's Bryansk Oblast, as civilian casualties continue to rise in both Ukraine and Russia. For its part, the Ukrainian military denied responsibility, claiming that it wasn't carrying out drone attacks in Bryansk at the time. …
(2026-06-18). Egypt attacks Sudanese gold miners as fears grow for al-Obeid. newarab.com 
Egyptian forces killed several Sudanese gold miners A Cairo-based analyst told The New Arab that the conflict remains particularly volatile in South Kordofan, where the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) continue to pressure army positions while opening additional fronts that t…
(2026-06-18). Fierce and total solidarity shuts down Tommy Robinson in Oxford. thecanary.co 
The Oxford Union handed a platform to some of the scummiest far-right bigots under the guise of free speech — including Tommy Robinson. But on the streets outside, a fierce and stunning display of community solidarity showed them that these people and their hatred have no space on the streets of Oxford. Tommy Robinson — […] | By
(2026-06-18). Minnesota Trade Unionists Among Those Targeted in Federal Indictments of ICE Observers. orinocotribune.com By Sarah Lazare and Amy Livingston — Jun 16, 2026 | "I think this is intended to make workers shy away from being vociferous in their opposition to state sponsored violence." | Minnesota trade unionists active in worker assemblies are among the 15 people indicted by the federal government today, as part of a sweeping crackdown on organizing in opposition to the ICE and Border Patrol since December 2025. Among a slew of other allegations, the
(2026-06-18). UAE sets social media ban for under 15. newarab.com 
The Under a resolution approved on Thursday, children under 15 will be prohibited from creating, using or operating personal social media accounts. The ban means they will not be able to post content, comment, share or join public groups, the government's media office said. | Teenagers a…
(2026-06-18). ADB approves $700m loan for Pakistan insurance reforms. tribune.com.pk 
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Thursday approved a $700 million policy-based loan to support reforms aimed at strengthening insurance in Pakistan. The program seeks to expand insurance coverage and reduce protection gaps. It will also help stimulate private sector participation and support sustainable economic growth. | In a press release issued today, the Insurance Transformation Program will strengthen Pakistan's financial resilience by deepening insurance markets and expanding financial protection for households, businesses, farmers, and public finances against extreme weather events, disasters, and li…
(2026-06-18). Trump 'struggles' to climb stairs for G7 photo op: POTUS' 'autopen' Biden joke haunt him. hindustantimes.com Donald Trump's appearance at the G7 Summit has sparked fresh debate online after a series of awkward moments drew comparisons with former U.S. President Joe Biden. Viral clips showing Trump needing assistance on stage and appearing briefly disoriented have fueled discussions about age, leadership, and the optics of global diplomacy.
(2026-06-18). Senate Democrats Aren't Happy About Trump's Spy Law Ultimatum. theintercept.com 
Before Trump paused Jay Clayton's nomination, Democrats thought they were on a "glide path" to renewing FISA. Now the president wants to tie domestic surveillance to voter suppression.
(2026-06-18). Major study shows world sees USA as biggest threat, and prefers China. mronline.org 
A global survey found people in most countries see the United States as the biggest threat to the world, and prefer China over the U.S. These are the results of the EU-backed Democracy Perception Index.
(2026-06-18). 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.
(2026-06-18). Morocco, Egypt impress with notable draws despite winless World Cup start for Mideast teams. al-monitor.com Several teams from the Middle East and North Africa could advance to the knockout stage under the new format, and Morocco climbed in the rankings despite a tie in its opener.
(2026-06-18). No, A VC-25A Air Force One Jet Isn't Being Retired Just Yet. twz.com 
(2026-06-18). Free Flautas and Fresh Beer: L.A. TACO's Watch Party at Homage Brewing Today at 5 PM! lataco.com Indie journalism, some of the best cold beers in L.A., free crispy taquitos for members, and Mexico (or South Korea!) kicking the ball around for 90 minutes. Winner gets first place. Come cheer your team on.
(2026-06-18). Meet Tessa Khan, the Climate Activist-Litigator Waging War on North Sea Oil and Gas. wattsupwiththat.com The UK's energy policy is too important — and the costs of getting it wrong too severe for ordinary working people — to be delegated to the climate litigation class. It is past time for Parliament to reclaim it.
(2026-06-18). Rethinking the Black Hole Singularity. wattsupwiththat.com The uncertainty goes back to a simple fact: it has only been 110 years since this started. Humanity is still at the cusp of exploring space beyond its own moon, with much left to learn about space and its geometry.
(2026-06-18). Hegseth hails defence progress by Nato allies, says some must ¥do more ¥. geo.tv 
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth arrives at the US Capitol Building on June 16, 2026, in Washington, DC, US. — AFPBrussels: US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday hailed progress by Nato allies to meet defence spending vows, but said some must "do more", as he struck a…
(2026-06-18). NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam: NTA releases 'student-friendly measures'. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) Friday announced a number of initiatives that it called 'student-friendly measures' to make the NEET UG 2026 Re-exam to be held later this month smoother for the candidates.
(2026-06-18). Police Tear Gas Protesters After Killing 1-Year-Old in Mississippi. truthout.org On Tuesday, hundreds marched through downtown Senatobia, Mississippi, in protest of the police murder of 1-year-old Kohen Wiley two days prior. Police responded to the protest, which stopped in front of the local Walmart and continued to grow in size, by teargassing the protesters. On Sunday afternoon, police officers shot and killed 1-year-old Kohen in a car outside of the Walmart. |
(2026-06-18). Muharram 1448 Moon Sighted in Saudi Arabia, UAE and Other Arab Countries. ummid.com Authorities in Saudi Arabia and the Moon sighting committees in Pakistan, United Arab Emirate (UAE), Kuwait, Oman, Iraq, Qatar, Morocco, Iran and other states have urged local Muslims to sight the New Moon of the Holy month of Muharram al Haram 1448 (Moharram Moon 2026) today i.e. Monday 29th of Dhul Hijjah 1447 AH, corresponding to June 15, 2026.
(2026-06-18). 7 reasons UPI payment gateways are winning over Indian shoppers. ummid.com A UPI payment gateway wins because it brings together speed, simplicity, trust and mobile-first convenience at the exact moment shoppers decide to pay.
(2026-06-18). Welsh peace activists to headline vigil at RAF Lakenheath. thecanary.co 
Grassroots activists from Wales will travel across the UK to lead a peace vigil at the main gate of RAF Lakenheath on Saturday 27 June 2026. Organised in collaboration with the Lakenheath Alliance for Peace and supported by networks like Mid Wales Against Arms, the demonstration aims to challenge the return of US nuclear weapons […] | By
(2026-06-18). Who will represent Europe against Russia? Italy's Meloni rejects big powers, backs new face. hindustantimes.com Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has renewed her call for a single European Union negotiator to represent the bloc in any future talks with Russia over the Ukraine war. Speaking on the sidelines of the G7 Summit, Meloni argued that multiple diplomatic formats weaken Europe's influence and effectiveness. She suggested that a representative from a medium-sized EU member state could help build broader consensus among nations. The proposal comes as European leaders continue discussing support for Ukraine, security challenges, and the future framework for negotiations aimed at ending the conflict. Watch the full…
(2026-06-18). Vanuatu's Anna Naupa becomes first woman to lead MSG Secretariat. asiapacificreport.nz RNZ Pacific A Pacific politics expert and ni-Vanuatu woman has become the first woman to be appointed to lead the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) Secretariat. Anna Naupa, described by the Vanuatu government as "one of the nation's finest minds", is the new director-general of the sub-regional bloc, which is headquartered in Port Vila. The MSG…
(2026-06-18). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-06-18). Jammu Kashmir under siege: The unfinished revolt against national oppression and class exploitation. links.org.au 
The people of Pakistani-administered Jammu Kashmir remain in the streets after almost two weeks of blackout, siege and state violence, writes Umair Khurshid.
(2026-06-18). Australia: BHP hires strikebreakers as mining workers vote for industrial action. wsws.org The unions responded to BHP's scab labour initiative by pleading for more backroom talks.
(2026-06-18). How UK activists exposed Israeli settlement sales in London. newarab.com 
When campaigners finally uncovered the location of a Posing as prospective buyers, activists entered The
(2026-06-18). Threats to Justice Gautam Patel's family from "Dawoodi Bohra Guild" ummid.com To non-Bohras, the Dawoodi Bohra community, largely consisting of traders and businesspersons, appear to be peaceful, but there are many instances where they have been internally violent and highly intolerant.
(2026-06-18). World Cup predictions: Mexico vs South Korea, Canada vs Qatar and more. aljazeera.com World Cup Day 8 featuring Mexico vs South Korea, Canada vs Qatar and the latest tournament talking points.
(2026-06-18). Vladivostok Port Starts New Container Shipping Service to China's Rizhao Port. infobrics.org Vladivostok Marine Fishing Port (Vladmorrybport), a stevedoring company at the Port of Vladivostok, is launching a new regular container service, the Pacific Bridge Shipping Line, that connects Vladivostok with China's Rizhao port in its eastern Shandong province…
(2026-06-18). Reform Council Bans Green Councillor From Calling Out 'Neo Nazi' Photograph. bylinetimes.com A Green Party councillor has hit out after being barred from referring to Reform councillors posing with a neo-Nazi. | Last August, five Reform councillors in Kent joined a 'stop the boats' protest in Maidstone. They appeared in photographs next to a man draped in a flag of the British Movement, described as 'one of the UK's longest-standing neo-Nazi organisations', as local outlet Kent Current reported at the time. | The councillors were Oliver Bradshaw, Dean Burns, Amelia Randall, Garry Sturley and Pamela Williams. They posed with protesters including a heavily-tattooed man wrapped in a British Movement flag…
(2026-06-18). Minister Tau welcomes withdrawal of Tongaat Hulett liquidation. sanews.gov.za Minister Tau welcomes withdrawal of Tongaat Hulett liquidation | Trade, Industry and Competition Minister, Parks Tau has welcomed the withdrawal of the liquidation proceedings against Tongaat Hulett and commended all stakeholders who worked tirelessly to secure a viable path forward for one of South Africa's most important agro-industrial companies. | "The withdrawal of the liquidation application represents a significant milestone in safeguarding around 250 000 jobs, protecting rural livelihoods, preserving productive industrial capacity and securing the future of the sugar value chain," the Minister said in a s…
(2026-06-18). Juice, Water, Diapers: Why Do Black Children Keep Getting Killed Over Cheap Products? newsone.com 
Source: Family of Kohen Kartier Wiley / Family of Kohen Wiley | A 1-year-old His name was Kohen Wiley. Before he was shot, his mother lifted him up so police officers could see there was a child in the car. This mother's desperate act was supposed to be proof of innocence, vulnerability, and a new life they were obligated not to destroy. | It didn't matter. | They still fired. | Young Kohen was shot in his ribcage while his mother was holding him. | H…
(2026-06-18). Council admits guga hunt 'not in full compliance' with food safety laws. thecanary.co 
Officials say they are aware the traditional guga hunt operates outside current food safety regulations. But they claim that enforcing the law is impractical. The guga hunt is the UK's last legal seabird hunt. Every year, the "Men of Ness" travel to the remote island of Sula Sgeir to kill up to 2,000 flightless […] | By
(2026-06-18). Real Madrid sign Ibrahima Konate to multi-year deal from Liverpool. aljazeera.com Acquisition of the French defender, who is currently at the World Cup, is a key signing by new Real coach Jose Mourinho.
(2026-06-18). Messi or Mbappe: Who will break the most goals record in FIFA World Cup? ummid.com As the 2026 Football World Cup is ongoing, fans are keeping a watch on Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe to see who will finally break the most goals record in FIFA World Cup currently held by Miroslav Klose.
(2026-06-18). Govt bans over-the-counter sale of cough syrups. ummid.com The Union Government in New Delhi has disallowed with immediate effect over-the-counter sale of cough syrups, making a valid prescription by certified doctors and medical practitioners compulsory for their purchase from licensed pharmacies.
(2026-06-18). How Iran stands to win major financial relief in Trump-backed deal. al-monitor.com Iran will receive some upfront sanctions relief despite the Trump administration's pledge of "no dust, no dollars."
(2026-06-18). Mississippi police kill 1-year-old Kohen Wiley during response to suspected shoplifting report. thecanary.co 
On Sunday 14 June, a Mississippi police officer shot and killed Kohen Kartier Wiley, a 1-year-old Black child, whilst responding from a shoplifting call at a Walmart in Senatobia. Since Tuesday evening, protesters have gathered outside both the store and Senatobia's city hall, facing down police using tear gas to suppress them. Kohen's mother, Vellesiya […] | By
(2026-06-18). How Hillel International uses antisemitism training and 'campus climate' concerns to attack Palestine solidarity. mondoweiss.net 
Hillel International's antisemitism trainings and Campus Climate Initiative are wolves in sheep's clothing, designed to ensure that Palestine-related speech, protest, and even thought are rendered forbidden on U.S. college and university campuses.
(2026-06-18). G7 Summit Highlights Global Economic System "Captured" by Billionaires: Oxfam. democracynow.org 
World leaders are returning home from the annual G7 summit, having failed to address issues such as income inequality, climate change and territorial conflict, while entertaining the wealthy executives of the artificial intelligence and fossil fuel industries. Oxfam International Executive Director Amitabh Behar calls the G7 "a club of the super-rich super-elites" and slams the summit's focus on business, and business as usual, at the expense of humanitarian efforts and improving the lives of "the common people."…
(2026-06-18). Talegaon: Where Connectivity, Industry and Liveability Converge. ummid.com The Pune Ring Road – whose western section is targeted for completion by May 2027 – will directly benefit the Talegaon belt, connecting it to Hinjewadi IT Park, Lohegaon Airport, and PCMC without traversing city arteries.
(2026-06-18). PM Cares Fund: The Unanswered Questions. ummid.com PM CARES remains one of the most debated public initiatives of the pandemic era and continue to remain till the custodians share the transaction details in the public domain, which is less likely to happen for obvious reasons.
(2026-06-18). Trump says Apple to partner with Intel on US chip design, production. tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump said in a Truth Social post on Thursday that Apple has agreed to work with Intel to design and manufacture its chips in the United States. | A partnership with Intel helps Apple diversify its manufacturing base as it seeks additional chip capacity. The iPhone maker relies heavily on TSMC, whose advanced production lines are in high demand from AI chipmakers such as ‚Å Nvidia and AMD. | Intel reached a preliminary deal to make some chips for Apple after more than a year of discussions,…
(2026-06-18). One Nation leader delivers racist, pro-business rant at Australian press club. wsws.org The event underscored the bogus character of One Nation's populist pitch, with its leader Pauline Hanson denouncing workers as "lazy" and declaring there were too many obstacles to sacking them.
(2026-06-18). Pakistan reaffirms support for electric vehicle manufacturing, localisation plans. tribune.com.pk 
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Thursday met a delegation from BYD Group and Mega Motor Company (MMC) and reaffirmed the government's support for electric vehicle manufacturing and localisation in the country, the finance ministry wrote on X. | The ministry said that the delegation was led by Mr. Liu Xueliang of BYD Group and General Manager, BYD Asia Pacific Auto Sales Division, and Mr. Aly Khan, Chief Executive Officer, Mega Motor Company (Private) Limited. | According to a statement posted by the Ministry of Finance on X, Aurangzeb welcomed the delegation and "appreciated BYD's growing footprint in P…
(2026-06-18). This New Party Wants To Write a New Future for Israel. portside.org This New Party Wants To Write a New Future for Israel |
(2026-06-18). Watch: Sundar Pichai booed at Stanford University over Google support to Israel. ummid.com Google CEO, Sundar Pichai, was booed over the support the tech giant is providing to Israel and greeted by students chanting 'Free Palestine' slogans as he rose to address the Stanford University's 2026 Graduation Ceremony Sunday June 14, 2026.
(2026-06-18). Towards the 2026 NATO Summit hosted by Türkiye 2: Gladio's institutional bases in the US. uwidata.com To understand NATO better, we should first shed light on Gladio, which lies at its center. And to do that, we should look at the state structure of the US, still the world's greatest imperialist power. For Gladio is the deep state of US imperialism. Gladio begins with the committees In the US, Gladio's political …
(2026-06-18). News X World interview on evening wrap-up news bulletin. gilbertdoctorow.com See minutes 23.40 to 28.05 This podcast afforded me the opportunity to share with a broad public of this Indian global broadcaster my key impressions of Russia's "war weariness" after spending a month in St Petersburg with my ear to the ground. Russia's war weariness among the elites, middle classes and working class does not …
(2026-06-18). Ghana Crushes Panama's World Cup Dream. radiohc.cu Havana, June 17 (RHC) — The whole country suffered, and silence took over the public spaces in Panama when the national team lost 0-1 to Ghana today in their debut in the World Cup. | A last-minute goal by Caleb Yirenkyi dashed the hopes of thousands of fans who, as the match neared its end at Toronto's stadium in Canada, had at least dreamed of a draw and advancing from Group L, which also includes Croatia and England, the overwhelming favorites. | The team managed by the Spanish-Danish coach Thomas Christiansen enjoyed more possession and created more chances during the more than 90 minutes on the pitch, b…
(2026-06-18). CFF Bharat: Whose Baby is This, Anyway? ummid.com 'Muslim intellectuals' looking for salvation at the altar of RSS must not forget that Muslims/Islam or other minorities in India can survive only when Indian democratic-secular-egalitarian polity framed under the guidance of Dr. BR Ambedkar survives.
(2026-06-18). Snow leopard sighting a conservation success. ecns.cn A photo shows a female snow leopard, known as F2, with her cub in the Helan Mountains National Nature Reserve in the Ningxia Hui autonomous region on April.
(2026-06-18). US sanctions Lebanon officials for 'delaying' Hezb disarmament. newarab.com 
(2026-06-18). Elon Musk's Race War Just Took Darker Turn—Time for a Global Response. portside.org Elon Musk's Race War Just Took Darker Turn—Time for a Global Response |
(2026-06-18). Democracy Now! 2026-06-18 Thursday. democracynow.org Headlines for June 18, 2026; Trump's War on Iran Ends with a "Triumphant" Tehran and a Diminished U.S.: Vali Nasr; G7 Summit Highlights Global Economic System "Captured" by Billionaires: Oxfam; DOJ Takes Elon Musk's Side in NAACP Lawsuit Against xAI for Polluting Black Neighborhoods; "Shoot the People": Meet Misan Harriman, Celebrated Photographer & Outspoken Advocate for Palestine | Headlines for June 18, 2026; Trump's War on Iran Ends with a "Triumphant" Tehran and a Diminished U.S.: Vali Nasr; G7 Summit Highlights Global Economic System "Cap…
(2026-06-18). Mhlauli to present Youth Employment Intervention fourth quarter outcomes. sanews.gov.za Mhlauli to present Youth Employment Intervention fourth quarter outcomes | The Deputy Minister in the Presidency Nonceba Mhlauli will on Friday present the fourth quarter Progress Report of the Presidential Youth Employment Intervention (PYEI). ⚪ According to the Presidency, the report will provide an update on government's efforts to create pathways to earning opportunities for young people across South Africa. ⚪ "The media briefing will outline the progress made during the fourth quarter of the 2025/26 financial year and highlight the impact of the PYEI in connecting young people to work opportunities, entrep…
(2026-06-18). Decks cleared for Oscar nominated Palestinian film's release in India on June 19. ummid.com 'The Voice of Hind Rajab', the Oscar nominated Palestinian film, is set for a high profile release in over 100 cinema halls in India on Friday June 19, 2026.
(2026-06-18). Workers Struggles: Europe, Middle East & Africa. wsws.org Doctors in Spain walk out in further national strike over government cuts to health spending; protests in Basra, Iraq over power outages while farmers in the south and east demand restoration of wheat prices; security guards and cleaners in Germiston Municipality, South Africa continue ten-month strike to demand permanent jobs…
(2026-06-18). India learns to live with hotter summers. geo.tv 
On India's hot plains, scorching summers have become increasingly harder to endure, requiring adaptations and forcing life into the hours of dark before the sun turns punishing."We try to adjust, but the traditional ways to combat heat are not working," said 26-year-old herdsman Sawai…
(2026-06-18). Australian government dismisses wide opposition to disability scheme cuts. wsws.org Health Minister Mark Butler rejected calls for delays in implementing changes to the NDIS, as a rushed Senate inquiry reveals what the cuts mean.
(2026-06-18). Navy Finally Seeking To Dispose Of USS Long Beach, The World's First Nuclear-Powered Cruiser. twz.com 
More than three decades after decommissioning the
(2026-06-18). Humans Create Empires For The Same Reason They Create Egos. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Humans create empires for the same reason they create egos. It's all about the impulse to control. | We come into this world boundless and free with eyes full of wonder, but within a few years our minds create and solidify a sense of self around which our mental lives revolve. | We do this because we are helpless when we are born, and things happen which are uncomfortable or startling, so we naturally begin seeking out strategies to control what happens to us. Before you know it we've got vast spires of psychol…
(2026-06-18). Why Bolivia Is Exploding: The Battle Over Sovereignty, Lithium, and Latin America's Future. orinocotribune.com By Teri Mattsonjun — Jun 16, 2026 | As nationwide protests and road blockades paralyze the country, a deeper struggle is unfolding over who controls Bolivia's resources, development strategy, and political destiny. | As road blockades spread across Bolivia and labor unions bring major transportation routes to a standstill, the country's political crisis has become impossible to ignore. Fuel shortages have disrupted daily life. Supply chains have been strained. Protesters have erected more than one hundred blockades across the country, demanding the resignation of President Rodrigo Paz less than a year after…
(2026-06-18). MQ-9 Getting Airborne Early Warning Radar Is A Huge Deal. twz.com 
(2026-06-18). Making toys and rebuilding lives. ecns.cn Cao Qiuping checks a newly 3D-printed toy at a workshop in Beijing on May. They have received small orders—toys for a weekend market and customized figurines for a piano teachers students—but nothing steady. "Most people dont even know we exist, " Cao said.
(2026-06-18). Antiwar Dissent Free Speech Special w/ Medea Benjamin, Chip Gibbons, David Swanson Angela Keaton. davidswanson.org By Parallax Views, June 18, 2026 LISTEN HERE: t.co/Ch1cvrESQK — J.G. Michael (@ViewsParallax) June 18, 2026 On this special edition of Parallax Views, J.G. and a slew of top-notch guests delve into the antiwar movement and the attacks, past and present, on antiwar voices and dissidents.
(2026-06-18). After the Iran War, is the UAE the odd man out? responsiblestatecraft.org The
(2026-06-18). Divisions compromise G7's global influence. ecns.cn The ongoing summit of the Group of Seven nations in Evian-les-Bains, France, has been marked by visible tensions between the United States and Europe, a situation that has the potential to weaken the grouping's global influence and reduce its ability to shape international affairs, experts said.
(2026-06-18). 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.
(2026-06-18). Jersey Shore accessibility: Where to find beach wheelchairs, mats, accessible parking and more in 2026. 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? For many people, a trip to the beach requires more planning than packing sunscreen and a towel. | Older adults, people with disabilities and families caring for loved ones with mobility challenges often need to know whether they can get onto the sand, borrow a beach wheelchair or find accessible parking and restrooms at the shore. | Most
(2026-06-18). Roll over Banjo, they're culling your brumbies. onlineopinion.com.au Brumbies in the Australian Alps face a death sentence, despite their romantic legacy, while predators are protected.
(2026-06-18). India's Education System is Extortion Machine, Let's Change It: Rahul to Students. ummid.com Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi Wednesday June 17, 2026 addressing a students' rally 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' in Kota called India's Education System an 'extortion machine' and asked them to join hands to change it.
(2026-06-18). Japan and South Korea: An alliance of middle powers? nationofchange.org Hedging their bets against Donald Trump is pushing the two countries together.
(2026-06-18). A solution to data center backlash? Put them in oil fields. grist.org 
(2026-06-18). Trump suggests sanctions on Iran could be removed once. al-monitor.com EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France, June 17 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday suggested that sanctions on Iran would be removed once "they behave." "As far as sanctions are concerned, at some point, you know, we have sanctions which will never let them rebuild. They would have no money, they would be in poverty, the 91 million people would starve, so something will happen as soon as they behave. When they behave, we're going to let that go. We're going to have to. I put sanctions on a lot of people, and then I let them go," Trump told reporters.
(2026-06-18). Senate bill adds restrictions on US effort to train Lebanon army: What to know. al-monitor.com Lawmakers want to know the number of Lebanese special forces recruits, their equipment and religious background as part of a planned $36 million DOD train-and-equip project aimed at dismantling Hezbollah.
(2026-06-18). Republicans split over Trump's Iran deal? GOP leaders slam MoU, saying 'Reagan is rolling in his…'. hindustantimes.com Republicans are tearing into President Trump's interim Iran deal, turning what the White House hails as a 14‚Äëpoint "major win" into a family feud. From Bill Cassidy's "Reagan is rolling over in his grave" broadside to Ted Cruz's warnings about "theocratic lunatics," party heavyweights clash with Lindsey Graham and J.D. Vance, who see opening Hormuz and stopping the shooting as gains worth testing under strict oversight.
(2026-06-18). White Woman's Black Mom Impersonation Goes Viral, And As Bad As You Think It Is, It's Worse Than That. newsone.com 
Source: NurPhoto / Getty | OK, white people, it's time we have a talk about how not all humor is for you. Specifically, not all humor that is manifested from social media trends is meant for you to engage with, and certainly, for you to perform. | For example, apparently, there's a recent trend on
(2026-06-18). A Wall Street Consensus Was on Display at the G7 Summit. truthout.org World leaders are returning home from the annual G7 summit, having failed to address issues such as income inequality, climate change and territorial conflict, while entertaining the wealthy executives of the artificial intelligence and fossil fuel industries. Oxfam International Executive Director Amitabh Behar calls the G7 "a club of the super-rich super-elites" and slams the summit's focus on… |
(2026-06-18). Hillel International Has 3-Prong Strategy Targeting Campus Palestine Solidarity. truthout.org U.S. colleges and universities across the United States are using trainings, programming, and campus rules designed to "combat antisemitism" to directly contribute to a larger Zionist, right-wing trend that normalizes racism, Islamophobia, and the silencing of radical political thought rooted in liberation. The latest example of how this works was seen on June 5, when The Guardian broke the story… |
(2026-06-18). On cam: Trump calls Modi 'beautiful, tough'; India PM raises sailors' death in US attack on ship | G7. hindustantimes.com Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Donald Trump held their first bilateral meeting since the deaths of Indian sailors in Gulf waters. During talks on the sidelines of the G7 Summit, Modi raised concerns over the safety of Indian seafarers, while both leaders also discussed broader India-U.S. ties, trade, and regional security issues.
(2026-06-18). DRC Celebrates Draw Against Portugal in World Cup. radiohc.cu Havana, June 17 (RHC) — In the streets and neighborhoods of Kinshasa and the main cities of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the population celebrated the debut today of the national team in the 2026 World Cup, with a draw against Portugal. | Many fans had gathered in public places to watch the match and celebrated the 1-1 draw achieved at NRG Stadium in Houston, USA, 52 years after a national team's participation in this competition. | Others took to the streets and squares with national flags, horns, and loudspeakers, in a joy that was also felt in Congolese communities abroad, as happened in Angola…
(2026-06-18). Muslim-majority countries slam Israel for W. Bank mosque attacks. newarab.com 
Eight Muslim-majority countries including regional heavyweights Saudi Arabia and Turkey said on Thursday that they held Israel responsible for The foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Jordan, the UAE, Qatar, Indonesia, Pakistan, Egypt and Turkey lambasted "the continued and escalating settler violence against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank", pointing to the mosques that were set on fire a day earlier. | "The Min…
(2026-06-18). ICE's Unseen Toll in Minneapolis: Suicide Helpline Calls More Than Doubled During Surge. theintercept.com 
More than six months after federal agents descended on Minnesota, the toll of the immigration crackdown on the Twin Cities continues to mount. | The latest revelations about the far-reaching and deeply felt impacts of the campaign known as Operation Metro Surge come in a Human Rights Watch report Based on more than 130 interviews, video analysis, and government arrest data, the report documents a dizzying array of abuses over the multi-month siege of Minneapolis and St. Paul — from lethal violence to free speech violations, unlawful dete…
(2026-06-18). Manmade climate change responsible for extreme sea level rise: Study. ummid.com Human-caused climate change is responsible for the unprecedented increases in extreme sea water levels at local and regional scales across the globe during the 21st century, a new research has found.
(2026-06-18). High-speed trains bring Dragon Boat Festival flavors to passengers. ecns.cn The railway operator launched a four-direction interactive event across its east, west, south and north routes, bringing local specialty zongzi (traditional sticky rice dumplings), agricultural products and festive traditions to passengers, while integrating folk customs, passenger services and rural revitalization promotion.
(2026-06-18). For Decades, Americans Learned the Treasonous Truth After the Votes Were Counted. This Time Is Different. portside.org For Decades, Americans Learned the Treasonous Truth After the Votes Were Counted. This Time Is Different. |
(2026-06-18). GASLIT documentary featuring Jane Fonda exposes toxic impacts of US fracking boom. thecanary.co 
GASLIT is a new documentary featuring Academy Award-winning actor and activist Jane Fonda and produced by Greenpeace USA. It'll have its UK premiere at Raindance Film Festival in London on 24 June. In GASLIT, Fonda embarks on a road trip through Texas oil and gas fields and Gulf Coast communities, meeting the people on the […] | By
(2026-06-18). Black Rain Falls on Moscow After Ukrainian Drone Attack Hits Oil Refinery. news.antiwar.com Black oil-filled raindrops fell on parts of Moscow on Thursday after a major Ukrainian drone attack targeted the city and hit an oil refinery as the Russia-Ukraine war continues to escalate. Thick black smoke could be seen in the skies of Moscow following the attack, and at least 17 people were wounded by the drones, …
(2026-06-18). Elon Musk is now a trillionaire. How much is a trillion really? mronline.org 
One trillion USD, or 1,000,000,000,000, is difficult to conceptualize, as the median U.S. household bank account holds a median of $8,000, or 0.0000008% of a trillion.
(2026-06-18). Sindh budget prepared under constitutional arrangements: Sindh CM. tribune.com.pk 
Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah on Thursday said the province has formulated its fiscal framework in line with the constitutional arrangements agreed upon after consultations among the federal government, provinces, and political parties. | Sindh CM on Wednesday presented a Rs3.562 trillion budget for fiscal year 2026-27 against estimated receipts of approximately Rs3.525 trillion, resulting in a projected deficit of about Rs36.9 billion. | The budget proposed no new taxes, a seven per cent increase in salaries and pensions, a Rs720 billion development program, a Rs13.2 billion social protection package, a…
(2026-06-18). Trump Administration Shifts Pregnancy-Prevention Program to Promote Childbearing. truthout.org A federal poverty-fighting program focused on reducing unintended pregnancies is about to undergo a major overhaul. Reproductive health clinics use Title X federal grant money to provide birth control, cancer screenings and testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections to people with little or no health insurance. Title X money cannot be used for abortions. |
(2026-06-18). Explainer-How deal with Iran compares to. al-monitor.com By Andy Sullivan and Matt SpetalnickWASHINGTON, June 18 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump has insisted that the deal he has reached with Iran is superior to the one that President Barack Obama sealed in 2015, while Trump's critics say at this point he has gotten much less and given up much more to Tehran.Here is how the two agreements compare: WHAT EACH DEAL IS — AND ISN'T…
(2026-06-18). China, U.S. keeping drug control on a steady track. ecns.cn China and the United States have maintained steady progress in anti-drug cooperation, with both sides continuing to expand practical collaboration in key areas, a senior Chinese narcotics control official said on Wednesday.
(2026-06-18). 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.
(2026-06-18). Trump and the far-right version of America: A circus and its ringleader. peoplesworld.org 
In a couple of weeks, millions of self-proclaimed patriots will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The celebration will be epic, and I can't imagine a more American scene than prolific fireworks, emergency rooms full of people with missing fingers, and outrage at high medical bills from our for-profit …
(2026-06-18). Palestine rejects the politicisation of sport to whitewash Israel's violations. thecanary.co 
The Palestinian Football Association has put an end to circulating reports regarding the possibility of a match between the Palestine and Israel Under-15 national teams, emphasising that what has been reported in some media outlets is completely unfounded and does not reflect the reality on the ground. The Association said, in an official statement, that […] | By
(2026-06-18). De la Espriella tells Trump they will "combat transnational crime and the radical left" colombiareports.com The far-right frontrunner in Colombia's election race, Abelardo de la Espriella, told US President Donald Trump he will help "fight the radical left that seeks to destroy the values our Nations are built upon." De la Espriella responded to Trump's third endorsement on his Truth Social website. In the endorsement, the US president claimed that …