2026-06-20: Free Words: A Poet from Gaza
Free Words' follows Pulitzer-winner Mosab Abu Toha, a detained poet from Gaza whose art becomes a powerful voice of resistance and hope amid oppression in Palestine.
(2026-06-20). Hormuz ship traffic climbs after war deal: trackers. al-monitor.com Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz rose to its busiest in two months after a deal to halt the US-Iran war, maritime trackers said on Friday.A total of 25 commercial vessels crossed the newly reopened strait on Thursday, the highest number since mid-April, according to data from tracking firm AXSMarine ⚪ more than three times the average of just over seven a day since early March.
(2026-06-20). Alexander Zevin: Trump's Gulf War. newleftreview.org Asymmetries of the US-Israeli assault on Iran, as an uneasy balance holds between Tehran's tourniquet on the Strait of Hormuz—and the world economy—and the enormous firepower of the aggressors, at the end of the first round.
presstv.co.uk (2026-06-20). UNICEF: Ceasefire in besieged Gaza is a 'deadly illusion' for Palestinian children
Elder revealed that at least 265 children have been killed since the ceasefire was announced, with more than 90% of them murdered in Israeli attacks.
presstv.co.uk (2026-06-20). Israeli strike on Gaza home kills father and two young daughters in their sleep
Israeli forces have attacked Palestinians in the besieged Gaza Strip once again, this time targeting a Gaza City home, killing a father and his two daughters, both children, while they were sleeping. | | The mother was wounded and died later on Saturday. Several others were injured, Palestinian media reported.
(2026-06-20). US-Iran deal on the verge of breakdown 48 hours after being signed. wsws.org The first round of nuclear talks, scheduled to open in Switzerland, was scrapped before it began after Iran refused to send its negotiator in response to a wave of Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon.
(2026-06-20). How Lebanon, Hormuz and nuclear tensions are testing fragile US-Iran deal. al-monitor.com The heated debate in Tehran revolves around whether the agreement can absorb external shocks without collapsing into renewed confrontation — or whether it is structurally closer to a managed pause in a continuing cycle of escalation.
(2026-06-20). Trump says he is going to Turkey, China this year. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, June 19 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday he will go to Turkey and make another trip to China at some point in 2026."We're doing a lot of trips. We'll be going to Turkey. We'll be going at some point during the year back to China," Trump said at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, as he unveiled the Boeing 747 plane gifted by Qatar that will join the Air Force One fleet."President Xi (Jinping) is coming here in September, but we're going back for a big conference that's in China," Trump added.
(2026-06-20). Lebanon says 47 killed in strikes, Israel reports deaths of 4 soldiers. al-monitor.com Fighting flared anew in Lebanon on Friday, with authorities reporting 47 killed in Israeli airstrikes and Israel announcing the deaths of four of its soldiers.The violence is the worst since the sealing of a US-Iran deal to halt the wider Middle East war, which was supposed to also pause fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon.Lebanon's official National News Agency reported a fresh Israeli strike on the area of Jezzine in the south, soon after a US official said on Friday that Israel and Hezbollah had agreed a ceasefire.
(2026-06-20). How Israel Is Trying to Burn Down International Law. juancole.com Orono, Maine (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — According to OXFAM "Israel copied and pasted its war crimes from Gaza to Lebanon. But …we haven't heard just how dire the situation really is. Thousands of civilians have been killed. 450,000 people have had their water systems damaged or destroyed. More than one million people are facing acute food insecurity". | Why is Israel pursuing military policies that alienate its neighbors and horrifies many? The recent assassination by Israel, with the assistance of "CIA tracking", of the Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with his family, shocke…
(2026-06-20). Israel's Lebanese blitz threatens to blow up US-Iran Deal. ummid.com A fragile diplomatic breakthrough between Washington and Tehran has collided head-on with Israeli military aggression in Lebanon, casting a long shadow over what could have been the most consequential peace settlement in the Middle East in a generation.
(2026-06-20). JD Vance asks Israel to get on board, else… ummid.com In a stern warning to the Israeli government, U.S. Vice President JD Vance Thursday June 18, 2026 asked the Netanyahu led-Zionist regime to get on board with President Donald Trump's peace deal with Iran or risk losing its closest ally.
(2026-06-20). Israel, Hezbollah agree ceasefire as US-Iran deal under strain. al-monitor.com Israel and Hezbollah agreed a ceasefire on Friday, a US official said, after deadly exchanges between the two sides in Lebanon once again put a deal to end the Middle East war under strain, less than two days after it was signed.Lebanese authorities reported 47 people were killed in Israeli airstrikes and Israel announced the deaths of four of its soldiers, the highest combined casualty count since the US and Iran struck their deal.
(2026-06-20). Israeli, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire starting on Friday -U.S. official. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, June 19 (Reuters) – Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to a ceasefire set to begin at 4 p.m. local time on Friday, a senior U.S. official told Reuters."Hezbollah and Israel have agreed to a ceasefire," the official said on background, adding that negotiators for the U.S. and Qataris worked out the deal with help from Iran. "We understand that after the exchange of fire earlier today, Israel and Hezbollah are now in a ceasefire." (Reporting by Steve Holland; editing by Susan Heavey)…
(2026-06-20). Is Israel Deliberately Derailing Iran-US Peace Talks? ummid.com The delay in the Switzerland talks, therefore, cannot be understood solely through the lens of US-Iran relations, it must also be analysed in the context of Israel's broader regional objectives.
(2026-06-20). From Versailles to a Swiss mountain: a week of dizzying Iran diplomacy. al-monitor.com From the corridors of power in Washington to a Swiss mountaintop resort, via Tehran and a French spa, it has been a dizzying week of diplomacy on Iran ⚪ marked by surprise twists and a last-ditch hunt for a printer in the Palace of Versailles.Talks mediator Pakistan announced on June 14 that a deal had been reached to end the Middle East war.It was US President Donald Trump's 80th birthday and the eve of his departure for the G7 summit in the French spar town of Evian-les-Bains.
(2026-06-20). Trump heads to Camp David as Iran talks falter. al-monitor.com By Nandita BoseWASHINGTON, June 19 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump will make a rare trip to Camp David this weekend, returning to the presidential retreat for only the second time since retaking office last year.Trump will hold policy and political meetings during his visit, a White House official said. His family will travel with him for the weekend, which includes Father's Day on Sunday.
(2026-06-20). For Vance, Iran talks could shape political rise. al-monitor.com By Humeyra Pamuk and Jacob BogageWASHINGTON/LUCERNE, Switzerland, June 19 (Reuters) – U.S. Vice President JD Vance is poised to take on his biggest role yet on the international stage as President Donald Trump's chief negotiator to end the three-month war with Iran, a moment that could shape Vance's prospects as a White House successor.
(2026-06-20). 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.
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.
moneycontrol.com (2026-06-18). Iran cancels flights in western region after warning of response to Israel's Beirut strikeIran's state broadcaster announced flight cancellations at western airports following a warning of retaliation after Israel's Beirut strike.
(2026-06-20). Finally, US, Iran Sign Peace Deal: Full Text. ummid.com After weeks of delays and a lot of ifs and buts, Iran and the United States finally signed the much awaited Peace Deal between the two countries.
(2026-06-20). Can US-Iran Peace Deal End Decades of Hostility? ummid.com The US-Iran Peace Deal has reduced the immediate risk of a wider regional war, but the accord leaves unresolved the central issues that have fuelled four decades of confrontation, making its long-term survival far from assured.
(2026-06-20). Israeli strike on south Lebanon after truce announcement. newarab.com 
Lebanese state media reported an Israeli airstrike on the country's south on Friday, soon after a US official said Israel and Hezbollah had agreed on a The official National News Agency (NNA) said the strike targeted the area of Jezzine "a short while ago", adding that one of its journalists reported drones flying over the Tyre area. | An AFP correspondent also reported hearing continuous artillery shelling in the city of Nabatieh. | The truce, which began at 4PM local time (1300 GMT), was b…
(2026-06-20). Lebanese villagers return to find homes in ruins. al-monitor.com By Jihed AbidellaouiJune 19 (Reuters) – Abed Hachem rebuilt his home when it was damaged in a conflict between Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah militants in 2024, but is at a loss now that most of his village has been destroyed in Israel's latest round of strikes.Where his house once stood in Qlaileh is now rubble; where his garden bloomed, dust, with more dust covering the toys and furniture strewn around the remains of his living room.
(2026-06-20). Israel and Hezbollah renew ceasefire. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to renew a fragile ceasefire after a sharp escalation in southern Lebanon threatened broader regional diplomatic efforts and forced…
(2026-06-20). "Open the gates of hell" : Israeli ministers call for Lebanon to burn. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Israeli far-right ministers Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben Gvir called for a dramatic escalation against Lebanon on Friday, offering harsh statements following increased violence along the Israel-Lebanon border.In a post on X, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich wrote: "A rough morning. The time for harsh words has come. Open the gates of hell."National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir went farther, asking for serious action against Lebanon."For every tear shed by an Israeli mother, a thousand Lebanese mothers should shed tears," Ben Gvir stated. "All of Lebanon must burn."He added that, "with all due…
(2026-06-20). Mona Khalil, Lebanon's turtle advocate, dies after Israeli attack. aljazeera.com Khalil spent more than two decades protecting the nests of endangered turtle species in southern Lebanon.
(2026-06-20). Lebanese influencer organises World Cup event amid Israel's attack on Leban. aljazeera.com As Israel's war on Lebanon rages, hundreds gather in Rmeileh by Sidon Gate to watch the 2026 World Cup.
(2026-06-20). Democrats back Trump's frame-up of anti-genocide protesters at the University of Michigan. wsws.org State and national Democratic Party officials have either endorsed the witch-hunt or remained silent.
(2026-06-20). 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…
(2026-06-20). Cuban deputy foreign minister thanks Mexico for solidarity. radiohc.cu Cuban Deputy Foreign Minister Josefina Vidal expressed her gratitude for Mexico's solidarity during a meeting on Friday in the capital with the Undersecretary for Latin America and the Caribbean at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Raquel Serur. | According to a press release from the Cuban Embassy in Mexico City, Serur received the deputy foreign minister Friday morning, who is on a working visit to Mexico. | "During the meeting, the Cuban Deputy Minister conveyed the gratitude of the Cuban government and people for the expressions of solidarity from the Mexican government and people, demonstrated through stateme…
(2026-06-20). June 30, 2026 Webinar: Cuba's Queer Rights Revolution! — No U.S. War On Cuba! — End the U.S. Blockade! wibailoutpeople.org 
Hear from socialist, queer, trans and union activists who visited Cuba and wrote the book: "Cuba's Queer Rights' Revolution: Love is the law" with Melinda Butterfield & Gregory E. Williams. The same White House regime trying to strangle and destroy socialist Cuba, is the same cabal trying to exterminate our Trans and Queer siblings in …
(2026-06-20). Trump vuelve a amenazar a Cuba con una intervención militar. radiohc.cu El presidente de EE.UU., Donald Trump se manifestó sobre una posible intervención militar en Cuba, horas después de que las autoridades de la isla denunciaran que desde Washington ´quieren imponerle ª una hoja de ruta. | Preguntado por Axios sobre cuánto se parece la hipotética acción militar sobre la isla con la que autorizó a inicios de año en Venezuela, el republicano contestó: ´La diferencia es que Venezuela tiene petróleo, Cuba no ª. | Una vez que insistieron con la pregunta en 'The Axios Show', Trump respondió: ´Es posible. Estos lugares están cerca. En cambio, si miras Irán, e…
(2026-06-20). Canciller de Vietnam visitará Cuba. radiohc.cu El compañero Le Hoai Trung, ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de la República Socialista de Vietnam y enviado especial del compañero To Lam, secretario general del Partido Comunista de Vietnam (PCV) y presidente de esa hermana nación, realizará una visita oficial a Cuba del 20 al 23 de junio. | Durante su estancia en La Habana, el titular actualizará a las autoridades del Partido Comunista de Cuba sobre los resultados del XIV Congreso del PCV, que tuvo lugar en Hanoi, en enero pasado. | Igualmente, sostendrá conversaciones oficiales con su homólogo cubano, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla y cumplirá un programa oficial q…
(2026-06-20). "Guapo y faja'o" : La trinchera cotidiana de un Héroe del Trabajo en el turismo cubano. cubadebate.cu No es habitual que un directivo del turismo hable más de llevar comida a los barrios y cursos para jóvenes desvinculados que de indicadores de eficiencia. Tampoco es común escuchar a un Héroe del Trabajo de la República de Cuba decir que su más alta distinción "es al colectivo". Pero Esteban Alfaro—director del Departamento de Palmares en Playa 2, con más de tres décadas de trayectoria— aprendió a dirigir en la Unión de Jóvenes Comunistas en el Mariel de los ochenta, y forjó su estilo en el Período Especial, cuando "reinventarse" era cuestión de supervivencia.
(2026-06-20). Liga Élite de Béisbol: Definidos los cruces de semifinales. cubadebate.cu Con la victoria de Industriales en el último partido de la etapa clasificatoria de la IV Liga Élite del Béisbol Cubano quedaron definidos los cruces de semifinales, que comenzarán el próximo domingo en duelos al mejor de siete juegos.El conjunto capitalino sumó su triunfo 24 ante 16 derrotas, aseguró la primera posición y tendrá como rival a los Huracanes de Mayabeque.
(2026-06-20). Villaclareñas honran el legado de Vilma Espín a 19 años de su partida física. radiohc.cu 
En las circunstancias tan difíciles que vive el país, el legado de Vilma Espín Guillois es más urgente y necesario que nunca para salvaguardar el proyecto social de la Revolución que emancipó a las cubanas, fue el sentimiento que primó en un encuentro realizado en la Casa de Orientación a la Mujer y la Familia en Villa Clara para recordar a la eterna Presidenta de la Federación de Mujeres Cubanas en el aniversario 19 de su partida física. | "Vilma nos acompaña siempre, en estos tiempos duros, cuando es imprescindible salvaguardar las conquistas, por eso recordamos su ternura, su preocupación por las familias, por…
(2026-06-20). Suspendidas funciones de Giselle por problemas técnicos en el Teatro Nacional. cubadebate.cu Las dos funciones de Giselle por el Ballet Nacional de Cuba, anunciadas para el sábado 27 y el domingo 28 de junio, han sido suspendidas debido a la rotura del equipo de climatización del Teatro Nacional. A pesar de los esfuerzos realizados no han podido llevarse a cabo las tareas de reparación necesarias para garantizar el buen desenvolvimiento del espectáculo.
(2026-06-20). Discurso pronunciado por Miguel Mario Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y Presidente de la República, en la clausura de la Tercera Sesión Extraordinaria de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular en su X Legislatura, en el Palacio de Convenciones, el 18 de junio de 2026, "Año del Centenario del Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro Ruz" radiohc.cu Querido General de Ejército Raúl Castro Ruz, líder de la Revolución Cubana; | Queridas diputadas y diputados; | Compañero Lazo, Presidente de la Asamblea Nacional; | Compatriotas: | Las ideas que voy a expresar, como conclusiones de esta Sesión Extraordinaria de nuestro Parlamento, van fundamentalmente dirigidas al heroico pueblo cubano, del cual venimos y al cual todos los presentes tenemos el deber y el honor de representar. | Cuba, nuestra amada Cuba, vive las horas más difíciles de este siglo y tenemos la histórica responsabilidad de salvarla. | El concepto de Revolución que el Comandante en Jefe nos legó, en…
(2026-06-20). En Cuba rinden tributo a víctimas del nazismo. radiohc.cu Una representación de la comunidad rusa en Cuba y amigos de la nación eslava, rindieron honores este viernes a las víctimas del nazismo, al conmemorarse el aniversario 85 del inicio de la Gran Guerra Patria. | En la liturgia, organizada por la Embajada de la Federación de Rusia y la Agencia de Casa Rusa, en la Iglesia del icono de Nuestra Señora de Kazán, en La Habana, se encendieron velas en memoria de los héroes y mártires de esa confrontación armada y las víctimas del holocausto nazi. | Savva Gagloe, máximo representante de esta institución religiosa en Cuba, resaltó el significado que posee para la nación eur…
(2026-06-20). Parlamento cubano rechaza resolución de la Eurocámara: "Injerencia y doble rasero" cubadebate.cu La adopción de este texto constituye un nuevo ejercicio de manipulación política, doble rasero y subordinación a la agenda neofascista y hostil del gobierno de los Estados Unidos contra nuestra nación. Su contenido muestra una alta dosis de injerencia, que desconoce y difama sobre la realidad cubana, su ordenamiento jurídico y Estado de Derecho.
(2026-06-20). Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel visits Defense Zone in Havana. radiohc.cu Miguel Díaz-Canel, President of the National Defense Council, visited the Carmelo Defense Zone on Friday in the central Havana neighborhood of Vedado, located in the Plaza de la Revolución municipality, to assess preparations and territorial organization in the event of an emergency. | According to a report from the Presidency, at the Defense Zone's headquarters, located in the Office of Historical Affairs, Díaz-Canel stated that the Defense Zone must be the Party and Government of each community, both in times of peace and war, and expressed that the complex context in Cuba warrants it. | During discussions with…
(2026-06-20). Now, Palestinians in Gaza found their bank accounts frozen, inaccessible. ummid.com Bank of Palestine account holders in Gaza, including employees, traders, lawyers, exchange shop owners and ordinary citizens, report that both their bank accounts and electronic payment apps were frozen simultaneously without explanation.
(2026-06-20). 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.
(2026-06-20). Family, including two daughters, killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza. aljazeera.com Israel has repeatedly violated the October ceasefire brokered by the US.
(2026-06-20). Palestine Watch: Our First Edition of Gaza Reader ËتÊáÇÂä Ê≤ô June 2026 Edition. indybay.org Our first edition of Gaza Reader ËتÊáÇÂä Ê≤ô Volume One June 2026 Edition has just published! Articles are written from voices of the Global South and the inner-city people of color communities!
(2026-06-20). Every drop counts: Gaza's water crisis deepens as summer takes hold. icrc.org
(2026-06-20). Foreign Minister Yván Gil: Venezuela Has Historically Demonstrated Sovereignty Over Essequibo. orinocotribune.com At the Conference on the Territorial Controversy of the Essequibo, Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yván Gil stated that Venezuela has historically demonstrated its sovereignty over the territory. | At the conference on Wednesday, June 17, the foreign minister highlighted the documentation and "solid legal strategy deployed by the Venezuelan State that demonstrate, with irrefutable arguments before the international community, the nation's legitimate rights over the Essequibo territory… it is a legal and historical truth that no one can refute." | At the opening of the conference, organized by the Venezuelan Attorne…
(2026-06-20). Washington's Influence Visible as Jorge Rodríguez and Dinorah Figuera Convene in Caracas (+Opposition Frictions Government Missteps). orinocotribune.com Caracas ( This US-backed group was created alongside Juan Guaidó's failed "interim government" in 2019, specifically aiming for regime change and the seizure of Venezuelan assets abroad. Before meeting with Jorge Rodríguez, Figuera held a meeting in Caracas…
(2026-06-20). Seconds before the Winner: Ghana Fan's black magic captivates the internet. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A unknown Ghanaian fan has been propelled into the global spotlight with the 2026 FIFA World Cup after being connected to one of the most controversial incidents of the tournament. Ghana won 1-0 over Panama in Group L in spectacular fashion.The supporter was filmed on television cameras blowing a white powder at the ground as Ghana looked for a winning goal during the match. Moments later Caleb Yirenky scored a thrilling winner in the 95th minute, sparking a flood of conjecture, jokes and conspiracy theories throughout social media.Who Is the 'Juju Master'?: The video went viral on the internet,…
(2026-06-20). Trump Is Forcing Coal Pollution on Consumers and Communities. juancole.com By | In one of the most perverse Big Government moves ever, last year President Trump proclaimed an "energy emergency." Since then he's Thes…
(2026-06-20). The Cost of the Cloud: AI's Environmental Footprint in Latin America. moderndiplomacy.eu Artificial intelligence is often presented as the next great technological revolution. Governments promote it as a pathway to innovation, businesses celebrate its economic potential, and technology companies market it as a tool capable of solving some of the world's most pressing challenges. Yet behind the rapid expansion of AI lies a physical infrastructure that depends …
(2026-06-20). AI is creating a 'two-track' labour market: Jobs Barometer. ummid.com Highlighting how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping the skills employers want most from workers, PwC's 2026 Global AI Jobs Barometer said the developing technology is creating a 'two-track' labour market in turn increasing the emphasis on human skills.
(2026-06-20). Qatar-gifted Air Force One replacement unveiled. al-monitor.com US President Donald Trump unveiled on Friday a replacement Air Force One aircraft gifted by Qatar, which he dubbed a "flying White House.""This is considered the world's most luxurious plane," Trump said at a speech inside the plane's hangar, praising the gulf emirate for being "so nice and providing" it.Qatar's gift of the aircraft ⚪ valued in the hundreds of millions of dollars ⚪ has raised ethical, constitutional and security concerns.
(2026-06-20). Cunha hits Brazil double against Haiti to seal first World Cup 2026 win. aljazeera.com Manchester United's Matheus Cunha scores Brazil's first two goals in 3-0 win against Haiti as FIFA event progress nears.
(2026-06-20). Wisconsin Bail Out the People Movement — Fight Poverty, Racism and War Not Immigrants! Venceremos! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-06-20). The Hidden History of Juneteenth. wibailoutpeople.org 
Most people think Juneteenth was simply when enslaved Texans learned they were free, but that is a myth. They knew the war ended but the fight for freedom did not end with one proclamation; it took months of occupation and struggle against planters who refused to give up their human property. Originally published in Talking Points …
(2026-06-20). 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.
(2026-06-20). KCET 2026 Option Entry to Start Soon. ummid.com The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) providing soon the link to submit college options and preferences via its official website kea.kar.nic.in for the candidates seeking admission in Engineering, Pharmacy, Agriculture, Architecture and other professional courses through Karnataka UGCET 2026 (KCET 2026) Counselling.
(2026-06-20). Govt refutes TOI Bharat's deep-sea energy pipeline report as fake. ummid.com The Union Government in New Delhi Tuesday June 16, 2026 refuted the TOI Bharat's report on deep-sea energy pipeline report as fake.
(2026-06-20). 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.
(2026-06-20). One Nation now importing grievance politics. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-20). Would the EU take Britain back. geo.tv 
Illustration shows the Union Jack and the Flag of the European Union. — PixabayBRUSSELS: Is it Brejoin, Breturn — or perhaps Bre-entry?A decade after the Brexit referendum, the UK is experiencing a form of "divorce regret" with surveys showing most Britons now believe…
(2026-06-20). Hawke's Bay enslaver and human trafficker Joseph Matamata granted parole. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Lucy Xia of RNZ A Hawke's Bay horticultural labour contractor, who was the first person to be convicted of both human trafficking and slavery in New Zealand, has been granted parole and will be released next month. Seventy-one-year-old Joseph Matamata, who also goes by Viliamu Samu, was sentenced to 11 years imprisonment for using…
(2026-06-20). Saturday 6/20: Free virtual screening of "My Palestine" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_is4D……
(2026-06-20). 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.
(2026-06-20). Saturday 6/20: We the Peoples. indybay.org San Francisco Public Library – Park Branch (8133 Page Street)…
(2026-06-20). 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…
(2026-06-20). Australia: Protester arrested in Sydney as Labor government starts demolition of public housing. wsws.org The police attack demonstrates the Labor government's determination to proceed with its plan to tear down around 150 homes by the end of June, as the first phase of demolishing all 750 homes in the Waterloo South estate over the next six to nine months.
(2026-06-20). Mamdani promotes DSA candidates in New York Democratic primary election. wsws.org Mamdani's hypocrisy and opportunism are in the service of what? The promotion of the fiction that the Democratic Party—a party of the same corporate-financial oligarchy that controls the Republicans ⚪ can be reformed, as can the capitalist system.
(2026-06-20). 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.
(2026-06-20). World Cup 2026: Netherlands vs Sweden prediction, schedules, key highlights. aljazeera.com World Cup day 10 features Netherlands-Sweden as the USA reach the knockout stage and Brazil move closer to qualification…
(2026-06-20). Actor and author Hannah Diviney denounces Australian Labor government's attacks on the disabled. wsws.org "If you remove a disabled person's ability to participate in society, then inevitably many will question whether they have value, whether they belong, and whether there is a place for them in the wider community."
(2026-06-20). Haitian asylum seeker Daphy Michel's death ruled a homicide after ICE release in Pittsburgh. wsws.org Michel's death, apparently caused by exposure to freezing temperatures after her release from ICE custody, is another indictment of the US immigration system.
(2026-06-20). 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.
(2026-06-20). One dead and 89 injured following train collision in Bedford, UK. aljazeera.com One person is dead and almost 90 injured, after two trains collided near Bedford, about 100km north of London.
(2026-06-20). Elderly Sikh man assaulted in Smethwick, England; two teenagers taken into custody. ptcnews.tv Sikh man assaulted in England: An elderly Sikh man was found seriously injured on a roadside in Smethwick, England, in an incident that has shocked the local community. The police have arrested two teenagers in connection with the case and are continuing their investigation.The incident reportedly took place on the night of June 14. A video that later surfaced on social media showed the elderly man lying near bushes and a pile of rubbish beside a road. He appeared badly injured, with torn clothes, visible wounds and blood on his head.People who were present at the scene rushed to help the man and tried to speak…
(2026-06-20). Saturday 6/20: San José…Oligarchs extract. We create. indybay.org Winchester Shopping Center sign | 3137 Stevens Creek Blvd, San José 95117…
(2026-06-20). Saibari's fastest goal in 2026 FIFA WC gives Morocco edge over Scotland. ummid.com Ismael Saibari's 71st second goal, fastest in the 2026 FIFA World Cup so far, proved enough to give Morocco a 1-0 victory in Foxborough and send the Atlas Lions to the top of Group C.
(2026-06-19). G7 summit kicks off against backdrop of massive protest. ecns.cn EVIAN, France, June 15 ⚪ The Group of Sevensummit kicked off on Monday in Evian, a town in eastern France, against the backdrop of massive demonstration.Before the summit, massive protest was staged in Geneva, Switzerland, on Sunday.
(2026-06-20). 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.
(2026-06-20). India probes embezzlement allegations at temple built over razed Babri mosque. geo.tv 
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives to attend the opening of a grand temple to the Hindu god Lord Ram in Ayodhya, India, January 22, 2024. — ReutersProbe launched to look into syphoning of devotees' cash offerings.UP CM urges public to provide documentary proof to SIT if…
(2026-06-20). 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.
(2026-06-20). What pushed the number of displaced people down? aljazeera.com Global displacement fell for the first time in a decade. On World Refugee Day, AJLabs looks at what drove millions home.
(2026-06-20). Saturday 6/27: Running on Empty: An Interactive Sound Therapy Workshop. indybay.org Arab American Cultural Center | 3968 Twilight Drive | San Jose, CA 95124…
(2026-06-20). 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.
(2026-06-20). Mexico City looks to rein in street drinking after massive World Cup party. aljazeera.com Authorities collected some 40 tonnes of waste around Reforma Avenue, the historic centre, on Friday morning.
(2026-06-20). Israel fetes Somaliland's leader as it seeks to expand Red Sea influence. aljazeera.com Six months after recognition, Israel and Somaliland say they are moving from symbolism to strategic cooperation.
(2026-06-20). 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). Two killed in fire at auto supplies market in central China. ecns.cn A fire broke out at an auto supplies wholesale market in Zhengzhou, capital of central China's Henan Province, on Friday night, leaving two people dead and two others with minor injuries, local authorities said.
(2026-06-20). Electoral reform and education essential to eliminate populist politics. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-20). Trump attacks HUD's subsidized housing tenants again. indybay.org Older photo of Lynda Carson advocating for tenant's rights while speaking before the Oakland City Council.
(2026-06-20). Sunday 7/5: Yoga for Palestine. indybay.org San José Peace & Justice Center | 48 South 7th Street | San José, CA 95112…
(2026-06-20). You Are America, Ready To Seize What Ought To Be. commondreams.org 
This week, a growing "dignity gap" amidst more busts and botches – war, flu, pools, fans – suggests a faint, nascent shift in momentum back toward we the people. As DC sank into mire, New York came together "as one" – Mamdani: "We find a way" – with a jubilant party for its beloved Knicks, and Chicago marked a dazzling, joyful, Juneteenth launch of an Obama Center with free library, museum, gardens, sledding hill where "hope took root" for the first Black president, and somehow still resides. Meanwhile, the regime tried to sell a fragile Iran deal deemed "the worst foreign policy blunder in decade" that achie…
(2026-06-20). Will Lehman's nomination for UAW president: A milestone in the fight for rank-and-file power. wsws.org Workers backed his campaign because it expressed their own experiences with the UAW apparatus: sellout contracts, suppression of opposition, the defense of corporate profit and the subordination of workers' struggles to the Democratic Party and the state.
(2026-06-20). 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.
(2026-06-20). David Hockney and the art of seeing in an age of upheaval. wsws.org David Hockney's death at 88 closes one of the most remarkable careers in modern art. His legacy is to remind us that careful looking is the beginning of understanding—but not its end.
(2026-06-20). Hydration break boos: How FIFA united players, fans, coaches at World Cup. aljazeera.com Criticism surrounding the breaks has been aimed at the commercial benefits for the three-minute pauses in action.
(2026-06-20). Australia: Victorian educators reject AEU-Labor sellout—Build rank-and-file committees to take the struggle forward! wsws.org The overwhelming no vote was registered despite anti-democratic mechanisms the AEU deployed in an attempt to ram the deal through.
(2026-06-20). Morocco beat Scotland 1—0 as Saibari scores fastest World Cup 2026 goal. aljazeera.com Morocco hold onto slender lead despite Scotland's late charge for an equaliser in Group C match at Boston Stadium.
(2026-06-20). Cristiano Ronaldo criticized after Portugal's shock draw against DR Congo. ummid.com Cristiano Ronaldo is being trolled and facing criticism after Portugal's shock draw against DR Congo in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group K opener Wednesday June 17, 2026.
(2026-06-20). Australia pledges action on H5N1 after bird flu case confirmed. aljazeera.com Australia confirmed its first mainland H5N1 bird flu case in a seabird near Esperance, WA.
(2026-06-20). Australian government backpaddles on cosmetic tax changes. wsws.org Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Treasurer Jim Chalmers fronted a media conference on Thursday to outline backflips on Labor's minimal capital gains tax tweaks.
(2026-06-20). 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.
(2026-06-20). 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.
(2026-06-20). June 17th burglary anniversary of Watergate complex. indybay.org Photo of Carl Bernstein, Katherine Graham, and Bob Woodward.
(2026-06-20). Algeria file complaint over referee's decision on Messi tackle. newarab.com 
Algeria sent a letter to FIFA's refereeing commission, with particular reference to the first-half incident when Argentina's Algeria supporters screamed for Messi to be sent off as he caught Mandi from behind, flu…
(2026-06-20). Interpreting the Fourth Geneva Convention: Insights from a high-level discussion in Brussels. icrc.org Event: Launch of the Updated ICRC Commentary on the Fourth Geneva Convention…
(2026-06-20). Friday 6/19: Demo at the "israeli" consulate. indybay.org 456 Montgomery St…
(2026-06-20). "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.
(2026-06-20). 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.
(2026-06-20). Corporate Australia wants fewer rules? Give us fewer reasons to demand them. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-20). 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.
(2026-06-19). Trump threatens 100 pct tariff on French wines, champagnes ahead of G7 summit. ecns.cn President Donald Trump threatened a 100 percent tariff on French wines and champagnes unless France removes its 3-percent digital services tax on U.French wine and spirit exports to America currently face a 15-percent tariff.
(2026-06-20). Free Ercan Akpolat, the Turkish mayor of the historic Prinkipo island where Trotsky lived! Stop the political witch hunt by the Erdoƒüan regime! wsws.org Ercan Akpolat, the mayor of Bàºyàºkada—where Trotsky spent his years in exile in Turkey—has been taken into custody.
(2026-06-20). Muharram 1448 Moon Sighted in India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka. ummid.com The Hilal Committees across India and Bangladesh have urged fellow Muslims to sight the New Moon or Crescent of Muharram 1448 today i.e. Tuesday 29th of Dhul Hijjah, corresponding to June 16, 2026, to confirm the start of the New Islamic Year.
(2026-06-20). Marcus Verhagen: The Art of Counter-Remembrance. newleftreview.org In 2017, a fire killed 72 residents of Grenfell Tower in West London, exposing a bleak background of neglect. How can art grapple with such an event? Contrasting modes of aesthetic response explored in the works of Chris Ofili, Steve McQueen and Forensic Architecture.
(2026-06-20). 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.
(2026-06-20). Two roadside bombs kill at least seven in northwestern Pakistan. aljazeera.com No group has yet claimed responsibility for the attacks.
(2026-06-20). 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.
(2026-06-20). 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.
(2026-06-20). One dead, 89 injured in train collision near Bedford, London. geo.tv 
Emergency service workers and people gather near the scene of a collision involving two trains near Bedford, Britain, June 19, 2026. — ReutersLONDON: One person was killed and several others injured when two trains collided about 60 miles north of London, British Transport Police…
(2026-06-20). Mbappe calls the tune in France win. ecns.cn After a flat first half, Kylian Mbappe got France back in tune.
(2026-06-20). 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.
(2026-06-20). 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.
(2026-06-20). Friday 6/19: Fired Pfizer Molecular Biologist Becky Mclain Book Reading On Her Book "Exposed" indybay.org Adobe Bookstore | 3130 24th St. | San Francisco…
(2026-06-20). Special Intensive Revision: A Covert NRC to Snatch Citizenship. ummid.com The opposition parties neither speak of how Special Intensive Revision (SIR) is a covert NRC that threatens the citizenship of those opposing the BJP and RSS forces, nor do they speak of how the government, the Election Commission, and the Supreme Court are engaged in a fascist collusion.
(2026-06-20). Modi govt bans Telegram ahead of NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam. ummid.com In a major decision, Narendra Modi government in India banned social media platform Telegram ahead of NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam.
(2026-06-20). Maharashtra FYJC 11th Round 3 Admission 2026 Starts, Check Registration Steps. ummid.com The School Education and Sports Department, Maharashtra has started through its official website 'mahafyjcadmissions.in' CAP Round 3 of FYJC or Class 11 admission 2026, and asked the students to fill Part 1 Form (Registration Form) and Part 2 Form (Option Form) from today i.e. June 18, 2026.
(2026-06-20). Police order last-minute ban of Iranian opposition rally in Paris. al-monitor.com By John IrishPARIS, June 19 (Reuters) – Paris-based Iranian opposition group NCRI said on Friday that the city's police had banned a rally it was due to hold on Saturday and that it had appealed what it said was a "bogus" decision.
(2026-06-20). With Mbappe chasing, Messi equals Klose record of most goals in FIFA WC. ummid.com Argentina Skipper Lionel Messi Tuesday June 17, 2026 equaled legendary German footballer Miroslav Klose's record of most goals in FIFA World Cup even as France Captain Kylian Mbappe is chasing him.
(2026-06-20). 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."
(2026-06-20). 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.
(2026-06-20). The New East India Companies: How Tech Giants Are Colonizing the Global South for AI. moderndiplomacy.eu For decades, historian's discussion about colonialism has revolved around large armies, territorial conquests and vast empires. Yet, they often fail to focus on the fact that one of the most powerful empires did not begin with soldiers — it emerged because of corporations. The British East India Company, in 1600 started its commercial activities in …
(2026-06-20). Ebola rages through the Congo. wsws.org At four weeks, the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in the DRC and Uganda is three times larger than any previous epidemic at the same stage, with 894 cases and over 200 dead.
(2026-06-19). Pakistan reaffirms commitment to SCO, highlights role in regional connectivity, development. ecns.cn ISLAMABAD, June 15 ⚪ Pakistans Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Monday reaffirmed the countrys commitment to the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.
(2026-06-20). 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.
(2026-06-20). Indian Haj Mission wins Saudi award for Excellence in Serving Pilgrims. ummid.com The Indian Haj Mission has been conferred two 'Labaytum' awards for 'Excellence in Serving the Hajj Pilgrims', Union Minister of Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju said in New Delhi Thursday.
(2026-06-20). Taliban claims strikes on ISIS targets in Pakistan, escalating cross-border tensions. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Afghanistan's Taliban-led government said on Thursday that it had carried out airstrikes against alleged Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISIS-K) hideouts inside Pakistan, a claim Islamabad swiftly rejected as "false propaganda," further intensifying tensions between the neighboring countries.According to Afghanistan's Ministry of Defense, Afghan forces conducted what it described as precise strikes against militant positions in Pakistan's Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces. The Taliban said the operations targeted locations in Gulistan and Chagai in Balochistan, as well as areas in Orakzai di…
(2026-06-20). 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.
(2026-06-20). Saturday 6/20: Webinar: World Cup/War Cup – Hands off Iran. indybay.org Zoom | us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_nYmw……
(2026-06-20). 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.
(2026-06-20). Richard Overy: Rethinking The Second World War. newleftreview.org Interviewed by Tom Stevenson, one of Britain's leading historians discusses the development of his understanding of the war as a terminal clash between imperial-colonial systems, built on close analysis of its interrelated military, political and economic dimensions.
(2026-06-20). WI BOPM 15th Anniversary Celebration in Milwaukee August 22, 2026! wibailoutpeople.org 
12 NOON — 2 P.M.: GATHER & MEAL2-4 P.M. PROGRAM: 15 YEARS OF STRUGGLE AND STILL FIGHTING!4-6 P.M. D.J. Wisconsin Bail Out the People Movement started in Milwaukee in June 2011. Since the first day, we've been in the streets and workplaces engaged in collective struggle statewide and beyond. We're still here! We are having …
(2026-06-20). 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.
(2026-06-20). Wednesday 7/1: Transit Riders Unite with Operators. indybay.org Corner of S. Van Ness and Market | 1525 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94103…
(2026-06-20). Wednesday 6/24: Screening of George Bernard THE MILLIONAIRESS. indybay.org Notable House | 189 Ellsworth St. | San Francisco…
(2026-06-20). Meloni rebukes Trump over G7 photo claim, says 'Italy and I never beg'. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has strongly rejected comments by US President Donald Trump, who claimed she had "begged" him for a photograph during the G7 summit in France, describing the remarks as "completely fabricated" and criticizing his treatment of close allies.In a video statement posted on social media on Thursday, Meloni dismissed Trump's account of their interaction and expressed disappointment over what she described as a recurring pattern in his approach toward partner nations."Certain things deserve an immediate response," Meloni said. "Donald Trump's statements are completely fabr…
(2026-06-20). SK Hynix unpacks 'HBM4E' – Next-Generation DRAM for AI. ummid.com Memory giant, SK Hynix, June 17, 2026 said it has shipped samples of HBM4E, a next-generation DRAM for AI, to major customers.
(2026-06-20). Matias Galarza's goal replaces Saibari's as 2026 FIFA World Cup's fastest. ummid.com Paraguay Midfielder Matias Galarza scored the fastest goal of the 2026 FIFA World Cup hours after Morocco Forward Ismael Saibari set the new record.
(2026-06-20). 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.
(2026-06-20). 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.
(2026-06-20). Rubio plans Middle East trip next week, Axios reports. al-monitor.com June 19 (Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is planning a trip to the Middle East next week and is expected to visit Kuwait, the UAE and Bahrain, Axios reported on Friday, citing two sources.Rubio is expected to hold a summit with foreign ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council in Bahrain, Axios reported later, citing a third unidentified source.The State Department did not immediately respond to an emailed request for confirmation. (Reporting by Ismail Shakil; Editing by Andrea Ricci and Ryan Patrick Jones)…
(2026-06-20). 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.
(2026-06-20). 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.
(2026-06-20). 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.
(2026-06-20). Sunday 6/21: Community, Art, and Mutual Aide in the Park. indybay.org Patricia's Green Park in Hayes Valley near City Hall | 50 Fell St | San Francisco, CA 94102…
(2026-06-20). EU summit accelerates war course: Arms build-up, trade war, social cuts and anti-refugee measures. wsws.org The EU summit held in Brussels on Thursday and Friday was in every respect a war summit. Behind the official formulations about "security," "competitiveness," "resilience" and "migration" lies a comprehensive program of rearmament, war escalation, social cuts and attacks on democratic rights.
(2026-06-20). 'We tasted the horrors of war': Stories of refugees who returned home. aljazeera.com In 2025, nearly 15 million displaced people returned – the largest surge of returns recorded by the UN.
(2026-06-20). The Quad's Identity Crisis: Caught Between Ambition and Reality. moderndiplomacy.eu Asia-pacific region is becoming increasingly contested with like-minded states forming coalitions. Two institutional models such as AUKUS and Quad, which are both US led, represent alliances in the region. Although both harbour concerns with China's rise, yet they function differently; AUKUS for hard deterrence, and Quad for broad alignment. At one hand, AUKUS embodies high …
(2026-06-20). How Netanyahu used Lebanon strikes to push back on Trump's Iran deal. al-monitor.com The latest ceasefire in Lebanon leaves Netanyahu squeezed between Washington and domestic pressure.
(2026-06-20). UN meeting erupts over sexual violence allegations against Israel. aljazeera.com "You will be quiet." A UN meeting descended into a heated exchange.
(2026-06-20). Thomas Meaney: Western Promises. newleftreview.org Thomas Meaney on Fritz Bartel, The Triumph of Broken Promises. The Cold War's end recast as upshot of a contest to enforce capital's discipline, East and West.
(2026-06-20). A Bundle of Chopsticks: How ASEAN Can Deepen Rare Earth Cooperation. moderndiplomacy.eu ASEAN's REE Potential Amid today's war-induced energy shocks and the perennial urgency of decarbonisation, rare earth elements (REEs), the 17 metallic elements essential for electronics and electric vehicle (EV) production, have been increasingly pushed into the geopolitical spotlight. China's dominance over these materials, with 60% of global REE production and nearly 90% of processing capacity, …
(2026-06-20). Who is Lebanon's Suleiman Frangieh, sanctioned by US for Hezbollah ties? al-monitor.com The politician and Marada Movement leader has a close relationship with the Syrian Assad family and staunchly supports Iran and its Lebanese proxy Hezbollah.
(2026-06-20). 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.
(2026-06-20). On Juneteenth, ILWU Local 10 VP Trent Willis Talks About History & Struggle For General Strike. indybay.org ILWU Local 10 commemorated Juneteenth and VP Trent Willis talked about the history of Black workers and the fight for a general strike today.
(2026-06-20). Trump's war on Iran ends with a 'triumphant' Tehran and a diminished US. asiapacificreport.nz Democracy Now! NERMEEN SHAIKH: The United States and Iran have officially signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the war in Iran. The signing came a day ahead of schedule. President Trump signed the agreement at a dinner at the Palace of Versailles hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian signed…
(2026-06-20). 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…
(2026-06-20). Jordan: The Essay Competition on International Humanitarian Law. icrc.org
(2026-06-20). Bedford train collision: Driver dies, over 80 injured in East Midlands railway crash. ptcnews.tv
(2026-06-20). Bosnia and Herzegovina: Mine risk education reduces risks and saves lives — but the danger is far from over. icrc.org
(2026-06-20). ICRC Advances Efforts to Adopt African Union Declaration to Strengthen IHL on the Continent. icrc.org
(2026-06-20). Certificates and declarations of absence: A guidance note. icrc.org
(2026-06-20). In 2025, 27,229 acres burned during N.J.'s wildfire season. Climate change is making them harder to contain. whyy.org
(2026-06-20). Unlocking Chinese Cities | From reel to real: Through 'Dear You', touch Chaoshan's everyday soul. ecns.cn
(2026-06-20). China releases white paper on global governance. ecns.cn
(2026-06-20). Frequently asked questions: Understanding the ICRC's neutrality. icrc.org
(2026-06-20). Hormuz Is Open Again. But Gas Prices Won't Drop Soon. juancole.com
(2026-06-20). Mali: ICRC steps up support to people affected by armed violence. icrc.org
(2026-06-20). Mangaluru entrepreneur K Prakash Shetty acquires luxury business jet. coastaldigest.com
(2026-06-20). Search Continues for People Missing in Connection with Armed Conflicts of the 1990s and August 2008 and their aftermath. icrc.org
(2026-06-20). "I'm already injured. Getting Ebola doesn't bear thinking about." The Kivus face a double crisis — conflicts and an epidemic. icrc.org
(2026-06-20). 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
(2026-06-20). Frequently asked questions: Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the military domain. icrc.org
(2026-06-20). Latin America and the Caribbean: When seeking medical care is dangerous. icrc.org
(2026-06-20). Click to Care: Humanity in a Digital World. icrc.org
(2026-06-20). ICRC and Asian Development Bank formalize their first institutional partnership. icrc.org
(2026-06-20). Inferno rips through Dominican Republic beach resort. aljazeera.com
(2026-06-20). Sudan: ICRC RED aircraft makes first Port Sudan—Khartoum flight since war began. icrc.org
(2026-06-20). Libya in 2025: Standing alongside communities affected by conflict and violence. icrc.org
(2026-06-20). Advocacy paper: A key opportunity to prevent the development of unacceptable autonomous weapons. icrc.org
(2026-06-20). Where is my family? The search for missing loved ones in Africa's oldest and newest refugee camps. icrc.org
(2026-06-20). Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: Red Cross volunteers at the heart of the response in Bunia. icrc.org
(2026-06-20). ICRC, Xinhua News Agency and Fudan University host Content Creators Forum on humanitarian storytelling and empathy. icrc.org
(2026-06-20). Egypt: States Convene in Cairo to Reinforce Respect for Rules of War Amid Rising Conflicts. icrc.org
(2026-06-20). Iran: ICRC delivers 18 tonnes of humanitarian supplies to support emergency response. icrc.org
(2026-06-20). Penal repression of serious violations of international humanitarian law — Factsheet. icrc.org
(2026-06-20). Gobierno de Irán anuncia aplazamiento de conversaciones con EEUU. radiohc.cu Irán anunció este viernes el aplazamiento de las conversaciones previstas con Estados Unidos en Suiza, mientras ambas partes continúan los contactos indirectos para avanzar en la implementación del memorando de entendimiento suscrito recientemente. | El portavoz del Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores iraní, Esmail Baghaei, informó que las gestiones diplomáticas continúan a través de intermediarios y señaló que cualquier novedad sobre la reanudación de las negociaciones será anunciada cuando existan las condiciones adecuadas. | Según el vocero, el inicio de una nueva ronda de diálogo está condicionado a la aplica…
(2026-06-20). Haití: el pecado de la negritud libre. indybay.org
(2026-06-19). Araghchi calls out Israel's determination to collapse US-Iran deal. thecanary.co 
Iranian foreign minister Sayed Abbas Araghchi has taken direct aim at genocidal Israel's determination to collapse the newly-signed 'memorandum of understanding' for an eventual end to the US-Israel war of aggression on Iran. Araghchi quoted a comment posted today, 19 June 2026, by fascist Israeli 'security' minister Itamar Ben-Gvir. In it, Ben-Gvir threatened to kill […] | By
(2026-06-19). Who Killed Europe's ‚Ǩ100 Billion Fighter Jet Program? thinktank.pk For nearly a decade, the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) was presented as the symbol of Europe's strategic autonomy. The project, jointly launched by France and Germany in 2017 and later joined by Spain, was supposed to create a sixth-generation fighter aircraft capable of rivaling American and Chinese military technology. Instead, by June 2026, the …
(2026-06-19). The forgotten fugitives of US forever wars. responsiblestatecraft.org To commemorate World Refugee Day (June 20) without confronting the American militarism driving the crisis is just plain hypocrisy. Data from the
(2026-06-19). RMT confirms further strike action in Carlisle Support Services pay dispute. thecanary.co 
RMT members employed by Carlisle Support Services, working on the Northern rail contract will continue their long-running dispute over pay by taking 48 hours strike action from Saturday 20 June. The action follows Carlisle Support Services' continued refusal to negotiate a proper pay settlement through collective bargaining. This is despite increasing demands on frontline staff, […] | By
(2026-06-19). Campaigning in full swing as New Caledonia heads toward crucial provincial elections. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Patrick Decloitre of RNZ Pacific Political parties in New Caledonia are now in full campaigning mode for the French Pacific territory's provincial elections. The campaign officially opened on Monday and will last until 26 June 2026 at midnight local time. The crucial poll, involving more than 190,000 voters (as part of a recently revised,…
(2026-06-19). Why Europe's Rich and Poor Nations Are Clashing Over Brussels' Budget. thinktank.pk As European leaders gathered in Brussels in June 2026, the headlines focused on Ukraine, security threats, and geopolitical competition with China. Yet behind closed doors, another battle with potentially greater long-term consequences was unfolding: the fight over the European Union's next seven-year budget worth approximately ‚Ǩ2 trillion. The negotiations have exposed deep divisions between wealthy …
(2026-06-19). Love life: David Hockney (9 July 1937 — 11 June 2026), the artist who forced Britain to make room for colour, joy and queerness. mronline.org Born in Bradford and shaped by northern art-school discipline, David Hockney brought a working-class, almost punk refusal to British art: do the work, trust the eye, do not ask for approval.
(2026-06-19). World Cup/War Cup Hands off Iran! wibailoutpeople.org 
View this email in your browser World Cup/War Cup Hands off Iran Saturday, June 20, 12 PM Est Click here to register for this important webinar Join U.S. and Iranian antiwar activists for this webinar to protest the, FIFA organized, World Cup games being held in the U.S. and the insulting treatment of the Iranian …
(2026-06-19). NEET UG June 2026 Admit Card Released: Imp Instructions. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) has published the NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam (NEET UG June 2026) Admit Card and Hall Ticket of the candidates on its official website 'neet.nta.nic.in'.