(2026-06-28). Iran, US continue escalating attacks, recriminations over peace deal. tribune.com.pk 
Iran and the US continued their attacks in the Gulf as each accused the other of violating an increasingly precarious interim deal signed less than two weeks ago to end their four-month-old war. | Shortly after President Donald Trump warned the US might "militarily complete the job", Iran early on Sunday launched missiles and drones on US military sites in Kuwait and Bahrain, continuing a series of escalating attacks. | Beyond the Gulf, Israel said it had struck Iran-backed Hezbollah militants in southern Lebanon as fighting continued in an area Tehran says is key to its peace deal w…
(2026-06-28). Trump's Arab ally's plan killed America's chances with Iran? 1 move that may have destroyed US deal. hindustantimes.com Fresh tensions are unfolding in the Strait of Hormuz after reports suggested Iran viewed alternative shipping routes promoted by Oman as a challenge to its maritime authority. The developments come as Tehran accuses Washington of violating their recent memorandum of understanding, raising fears of renewed instability in one of the world's most critical energy corridors.
(2026-06-28). Supply Chain Resilience: It's not about going it alone. ecns.cn At the 4th China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE), the conversation around supply chains feels more urgent. With the Middle East conflicts and the Strait of Hormuz disruptions, the ripple effects are still unfolding — and they're going to shape global trade for years to come.
(2026-06-28). Trump: Iran will not possess a nuclear weapon, and I have agreed to that 100%. ecns.cn
(2026-06-28). 'India-EU partnership viewed around the world as anchor of stability': Ambassador Delphin to HT. hindustantimes.com As the world is rocked by the Ukraine and Iran conflicts, European Union Ambassador to India, Herve Delphin, speaks with Hindustan Times foreign affairs editor Rezaul Laskar to explain how the India-EU partnership acts as a stabilising force globally. Delphin also discusses the importance of the India-EU Free Trade Agreement which has been dubbed the 'mother of all deals', but says that there is still a "lot of unfinished business" when it comes to economic synergy between Delhi and Brussels. The diplomat also talks about how India can help with bringing about an end to the wars raging in Europe and Middle East.
(2026-06-28). Autocracy and the Iran War: The Best Wars Available. juancole.com Quincy, Ca. (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — Conventional analysis of the 2026 warfare in the Middle East revolves, understandably, around standard themes: war and peace, victory or defeat, cost versus benefit, justification and crime. For the three "new model" autocrats involved, Mr. Trump, Mr. Netanyahu, and Mr. Putin, the matter is different. Operating under Carl Schmitt's doctrine that all politics is reducible to the "friend-enemy distinction," deadly group conflict is constant and necessary to political existence. There is no such thing as peace, though the actual body count may reach zero for…
(2026-06-28). Rise of the bible-bangers, holy rollers, and Christian nationalists. indybay.org The fascist convicted felon President Donald J. Trump pissing off the Christians, while mocking Jesus Christ in the process.
(2026-06-28). Saturday 7/11: HEALAfrica.org Benefit Show at the San Jose Peace & Justice Center. indybay.org San Jose Peace & Justice Center | 48 South 7th Street, San Jose, California, 95112…
(2026-06-28). Thursday 7/2: Virtual Press Conference: 1,000 days of the genocide in Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Q54S……
(2026-06-28). Gaza: How We're Learning to see the AI-Driven Genocide. scheerpost.com Hossam Shaker for Middle East Monitor People can be consciously aware of atrocities without experiencing the moral outrage those horrors warrant. This emotional detachment is particularly pronounced when atrocities target "those who are different," occur in seemingly "remote" lands, or repeat so frequently that they dissolve into a familiar, predictable monotony. Psychological frameworks explain this …
(2026-06-28). Speech by President Miguel Díaz-Canel at the closing of the XXII CTC Congress. radiohc.cu Speech delivered by Miguel Mario Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, at the closing of the XXII Congress of the Cuban Workers' Federation, at the Convention Palace, on June 27, 2026, the Year of the Centennial of Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro Ruz.
english.palinfo.com (2026-06-27). Rights center raises alarm over catastrophic water crisis in GazaThe Gaza Rights Center (GRC) has warned of the near-total collapse of the water system in the Gaza Strip, amid ongoing Israeli attacks, the destruction of infrastructure, and the blocking of fuel and essential equipment needed to operate and repair water facilities.
2026-06-28: Breaking! Trump Bombs Iran! Iran Fires Back!
Perhaps the best description and explanation of why the ceasefire is, once again, broken by the USA.
(2026-06-28). Cuba thanks its migrants and calls them together. radiohc.cu Cuba expresses its gratitude for the support of its citizens residing in other countries, as confirmed on Saturday by a high-ranking official from the island's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MINREX). | The Director of Migration Policy and Attention to Cubans Residing Abroad, Nora Alberteris, conveyed this message to delegates at the 8th Meeting of the Network that brings together the Cuban diaspora in Latin America and the Caribbean. | Alberteris acknowledged their efforts and their courage in "courageously facing harassment, threats, and even aggression from the most reactionary right wing." | She commended the su…
(2026-06-28). Solidarity messages for Cuba projected on buildings in Sà£o Paulo. radiohc.cu Brazilian grassroots movements projected messages of solidarity with Cuba onto buildings in Sà£o Paulo, as part of ongoing actions to denounce the US blockade against the island and defend the sovereignty of Latin American peoples. | The initiative, carried out Friday night in the city center, was organized by Alba Movimientos, the Paulista Movement of Solidarity with Cuba, the José Martí Cultural Association of Sà£o Paulo, and the Homeless Workers Movement of the City Center. | "Defending Cuba is defending the sovereignty of peoples, the right to self-determination, and the building of peace," read o…
(2026-06-28). 'Between pain and fear': Gaza children bear cost of ongoing Israeli attacks. aljazeera.com Suffering of Gaza's children continues unabated due to Israeli attacks despite 'ceasefire' reached in October 2025.
(2026-06-28). Every drop counts: Gaza's water crisis deepens as summer takes hold. icrc.org
(2026-06-28). Venezuelan earthquake death toll rises amid increasingly dire search. aljazeera.com The death toll from Venezuela's twin earthquakes has reached 1,430, with an estimated 51,000 people still missing.
(2026-06-28). Anger grows in Venezuela as citizens blocked from aiding earthquake rescue. aljazeera.com Anger is mounting in Venezuela after the military barred citizens from entering zones devastated by the earthquakes.
(2026-06-28). In pictures: Race against time to rescue Venezuela earthquake survivors. aljazeera.com Time is running out in Venezuela's race to locate survivors as experts highlight the crucial 72-hour rescue window.
(2026-06-28). First night after Venezuela's devastating earthquakes. ecns.cn Venezuelan government declared a nationwide state of emergency after the country was struck by two powerful earthquakes measuring above magnitude 7.0 Wednesday.
(2026-06-28). Syria deploys rescue team to quake-hit Venezuela in first overseas mission. tribune.com.pk 
Syria deployed a rescue team Saturday to Venezuela to assist in search-and-rescue operations following deadly earthquakes that struck earlier this week, marking the first overseas mission by Syrian rescue personnel. | Syria's state news agency SANA said the mission was launched under directives from President Ahmad al-Sharaa and coordinated with the Foreign Ministry. | The team, affiliated with the Ministry of Emergency and Disaster Management, departed from the Damascus International Airport to support emergency response efforts and aid victims of the quakes. | Read: Rescuers race to find Venezuela quake surv…
(2026-06-28). Insights | CISCE a timely, forward-looking platform to Australia: Australian diplomat. ecns.cn The China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) is more than just a trade show, it's a very timely and forward-looking platform for Australia, said Dominic Trindade, Commercial Minister at the Australian Embassy in Beijing and Austrade's general manager for the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong and Taiwan, in an interview with China News Network during the 4th CISCE which kicked off on Monday in Beijing.
(2026-06-28). Mashatile wraps up working visit to China. sanews.gov.za Mashatile wraps up working visit to China | Deputy President Paul Mashatile has successfully concluded his working visit to China, undertaken at the invitation of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) chairperson, Ren Hongbin. | The visit focused on strengthening trade, investment and industrial cooperation between South Africa and China, further reinforcing the strong strategic partnership between the two nations. | Ren welcomed the Deputy President and the South African delegation, underscoring the significance of South Africa's participation in the China International Supply Chain…
(2026-06-28). No tolerance for violence, police warn ahead of 30 June. sanews.gov.za No tolerance for violence, police warn ahead of 30 June | Police Deputy Minister Polly Boshielo has warned that authorities will not tolerate vigilantism, xenophobic violence, intimidation, or any form of lawlessness aimed at dictating who may or may not live within communities. | Addressing a police parade at FNB Stadium on Friday ahead of deployments planned for 30 June, Boshielo said law enforcement officers are bound by the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, which remains the highest authority guiding their actions. | "Our law enforcement agencies are mandated to arrest and deport those who are in…
(2026-06-28). Experts discuss future trajectory of China-U.S. relations at 2026 Summer Davos. ecns.cn Experts and scholars exchange views at a sub-forum, interpreting the future of China-U.S. relations at the World Economic Forum (WEF)'s 17th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, or the 2026 Summer Davos forum, in the northeastern Chinese city of Dalian, June 25, 2026.
(2026-06-28). From Brain Capture To Intellectual Sovereignty. scheerpost.com Vijay Prashad, Tricontinental Institute or Social Research. Since the 1990s, an invisible intellectual architecture has shaped what counts as legitimate economic thought. Narrowing debate until it seems like there are no alternatives. Reversing this brain capture is an urgent task. Two decades ago, I was in South Africa with the Malawian economist Thandika Mkandawire (1940—2020). We …
(2026-06-28). Xizang vineyard turns saline wasteland into high-altitude wine hub, boosting rural jobs. ecns.cn A former stretch sandbank along the Yarlung Zangbo River in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region has been transformed into the region's largest vineyard and one of the world's highest-altitude grape-growing areas, highlighting efforts to develop specialty agriculture in harsh environments.
(2026-06-28). Zelensky's strange gift as Europe militarizes. strategic-culture.su Thanks to Zelensky's bizarre bellicosity, Russia has everything ethically it needs to proceed. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Ma…
(2026-06-28). The UAE needs to be Called out for Role in Sudan Crisis (HRW). juancole.com Published in: Senior Researcher, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates | (
(2026-06-28). CISCE Insights: From efficiency to resilience — What are global companies looking for. ecns.cn As global supply chains undergo their most significant transformation in decades, a fundamental question confronts multinational corporations: what exactly are they looking for?
(2026-06-28). Palestine Action Lawyer Faces Renewed Contempt Proceedings. scheerpost.com Palestine Action Lawyer Faces Renewed Contempt Proceedings Dania Akkad Declassified UK A leading British civil rights barrister faces contempt proceedings once again after a judge decided to refer allegations against him for a second time. The original proceedings brought against Rajiv Menon KC were thrown out last month for procedural reasons. But on June 22, Justice …
(2026-06-28). Chinese motorcycles head for Europe. ecns.cn Chongqing-based motorcycle manufacturer ZXMOTO has dispatched its first large-scale shipment of bikes to the European market. The shipment set sail from Shanghai on Wednesday, Chongqing Customs said.
(2026-06-28). South Africa vs Canada: World Cup 2026 — prediction, team news and lineups. aljazeera.com Neither South Africa nor Canada has reached the knockout rounds of a World Cup before, but now a last-16 place awaits.
(2026-06-28). Fire Fighting in European Union: Don't Forget The Decade of Policy Failures in California. wattsupwiththat.com The parallels are startling, and they reveal a fundamental misunderstanding of what actually causes these catastrophes. Whether in the Mediterranean or the American West, the narrative has become a convenient shield for policymakers: blame "climate change," ignore the structural rot, and then demand more taxpayer money to sustain a broken status quo.
(2026-06-28). Friday 6/26: Landownership a condition for citizenship: the walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-06-28). Preserving the Folsom Juneteenth History, Restoring the Legacy of Negro Bar Chinatown. indybay.org Dr. Cameron Jones and Dr. James Armstead lead the way towards showcasing early African Californios. Leidesdorff Plaza – Diamond Jubilee Year continues in a good way this Folsom Juneteenth season.
(2026-06-28). Postmaster General, David Steiner, threatened to restrict delivery of mail-in-ballots. indybay.org Postal workers handling mail-in-ballots at Post Office, in these very grim times when postal workers are under attack, and the convicted felon President Donald J. Trump, and his myrmidon billionaire Postmaster General, David Steiner, are viciously trying to unlawfully restrict our votes!
(2026-06-28). JMPD warns of major traffic on 30 June. sanews.gov.za JMPD warns of major traffic on 30 June | Motorists, commuters and residents travelling through Johannesburg are being urged to plan ahead, as the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) has warned of significant traffic disruptions on Tuesday, 30 June. | Three legally approved marches are scheduled to take place simultaneously across the Johannesburg inner city, Hillbrow and Midrand (Glen Austin), with authorities expecting widespread delays and road closures. | Integrated law enforcement teams, including JMPD and SAPS Public Order Policing, will be deployed across the city to monitor procession routes…
(2026-06-28). Japanese Internment Survivors Gather to Demand Closure of Texas ICE Jail. truthout.org Roughly two dozen immigration advocates, faith leaders, Japanese internment camp survivors and their descendants completed a four-day, 45-mile pilgrimage Saturday to an immigrant detention facility outside of Dilley. The activists demanded the closure of the only federal family detention center, described by a Japanese internment survivor as inhumane and a tragic "repetition of American… |
(2026-06-28). Sunday 6/28: Window on the West Bank. indybay.org San José Peace & Justice Center | 48 South 7th Street | San José, CA 95112…
(2026-06-28). Watch World Cup Day 17: Messi breaks record as Algeria and DR Congo advance. aljazeera.com Latest match highlights, reaction and previews from the FIFA World Cup 2026 in North America.
(2026-06-28). Neo-Nazi Joshua Arbues Shows Up to Intimidate Upcoming Pride Celebration in Oakdale, CA. indybay.org Anti-LGBTQ+ bigots including violent neo-Nazis want to shut down Pride in Oakdale, CA.
(2026-06-28). Authorities seal shop linked to Sargodha girl's murder case after repeated vandalism. tribune.com.pk 
Authorities on Sunday sealed the shop linked to the alleged rape and murder of seven-year-old Muntaha Zahra after repeated attacks by angry residents left the premises extensively damaged. | Muntaha was allegedly raped and murdered inside a grocery store building earlier this week. Police arrested four suspects, who were later remanded into police custody for six days by Senior Civil Judge Chaudhry Imran Ali for physical interrogation. | According to investigators, preliminary findings suggest a store employee allegedly attempted to sexually assault the seven-year-old before killing her when she resisted and r…
(2026-06-28). Which teams have qualified for the World Cup 2026 knockouts, round of 32? aljazeera.com The 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage format, criteria and rules for qualification. Find out who's in and who's out.
(2026-06-28). Xi says China ready to establish security partnership with Cambodia. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday said China is willing to establish a security partnership with Cambodia, and work with Cambodia to make sustained efforts to root out the chronic problem of telecom fraud.
(2026-06-28). Which teams are in World Cup last-32 knockouts, and what is the schedule? aljazeera.com All the qualified teams and match schedule for the round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which begins on Sunday.
(2026-06-28). Online Age Verification Law Could Kill Whistleblowing. theintercept.com 
The U.S. Capitol building on May 20, 2026 in Washington, D.C. Photo: Samuel Corum/Sipa USA via AP Images | Democrats and Republicans in Congress have struck a
(2026-06-28). Between English and mother tongue: Kenya's education language dilemma. aljazeera.com Students in Kenya say mother tongue improves learning, but English still dominates education and work.
(2026-06-28). Saturday 7/25: Lindy by the Lake – feat. Eric Kong & Friends. indybay.org Lake Merritt…
(2026-06-28). Sunday 6/28: Hikers for Palestine: Walking in Solidarity with the Children of Palestine. indybay.org Seabreeze parking lot at the entrance of the Berkeley Marina, 598 University Ave…
(2026-06-28). Unlocking Chinese Cities | China's 'Salt Lake City' is powering EVs worldwide with 'white petroleum'. ecns.cn The next EV you see — its lifeblood may trace back to a 6,000-square-kilometer salt lake in northwestern China.
(2026-06-28). High Gasoline Prices boost Interest in EV-sharing Project. juancole.com by Barbara Grady, Yale Climate Connections | Sales of new electric vehicles cooled in the U.S. after the president and Republican-led Congress last year squashed tax credits that reduced their cost. But with gasoline prices soaring since the war against Iran began, more drivers are eyeing electric vehicles again — if only wistfully. Buying a new car is a big expense. | Enter California's Míocar ride-share program. | "With the cost of gas, insurance, registration, we don't want to own a car," said Michael Defriese, a Stockton, California, resident who lives on social security disability payments. | But he lo…
(2026-06-28). Komal Aziz Khan says moving out doesn't mean leaving family. tribune.com.pk 
Actor Komal Aziz Khan revealed that she moved out of her family home, emphasising that independence should be more normalised in Pakistani society. | Taking to her Instagram stories during a question-and-answer session, Komal shared that she moved out of her family home one-and-a-half years ago and now lives with her best friend and her cat. "I moved out of my family home 1.5 years ago. I now live with my best friend and cat. Family lives close by and sends me homemade food all the time. Best life ever!" she wrote. | The actor discussed challenging societal norms by choosing to live independently. "Dear Pakist…
(2026-06-28). Juneteenth continues to grow in the City of Folsom, time for an official paid holiday. indybay.org Freedom in Port Galveston Island, Texas was a momentous occasion, now known as Juneteenth, represents the enforcement of emancipation and the beginning of a new chapter in American history. Today, Juneteenth is celebrated nationwide, here in the City of Folsom, we request alignment for a paid holiday for reflection, education, and community celebrations.
(2026-06-28). Saturday 7/4: Summer of Solidarity Party + Fundraiser for MPLS Anti-ICE Defendants. indybay.org Tamarack Oakland (1501 Harrison St., Oakland, CA 94612)…
(2026-06-28). DR Congo fans celebrate reaching World Cup knockout stage. aljazeera.com DR Congo fans are celebrating after their team secured a historic place in the World Cup knockout stage.
(2026-06-28). The unmaking of a musical world. tribune.com.pk 
Few subjects in Pakistan's cultural history invite as much reflection as the changing place of music—and few are as rarely examined with clarity. There are two books that approach the condition of music and culture in Pakistan from different but deeply connected angles. A Modern Introduction to Indian Music and Other Essays by Anjum Altaf in one and the other by Kabir Altaf is A New Explanation for the Decline of Hindustani Music in Pakistan. While one investigates the historical decline of Hindustani classical music in Pakistan with a focused explanatory framework, the other examines broader cultural tr…
(2026-06-28). Guarding the frontier to protect every home: local officials dedicate themselves to service in China's highest township. ecns.cn Despite long, harsh winters and severe natural conditions, retired soldiers, young university graduates, local cadres and officials from other parts of the country choose to work and live here, serving the remote border community and supporting local development.
(2026-06-28). Rural jobs expand in Xizang's Shannan as farming and tourism take root. ecns.cn Rural industries in Shannan, Xizang are creating new sources of local employment as greenhouse farming and community-run homestays expand, enabling residents to earn income without needing to leave their villages.
(2026-06-28). South Korea, Japan reaffirm denuclearisation goal, closer defence ties. tribune.com.pk 
South Korea and Japan on Sunday reaffirmed their commitment to the denuclearisation of the Korean peninsula and agreed to revive joint search-and-rescue drills in a step forward for security ties between the neighbouring countries. | Meeting in Seoul, South Korean Defence Minister Ahn Gyu-back and his Japanese counterpart Shinjiro Koizumi agreed to work on regional stability bilaterally, as well as through their partnerships with Washington, in the sixth round of talks between the two countries. | "Both ministers shared the view to continue cooperation for maintaining regional peace and stability amid a grave…
(2026-06-28). Mexican Gig Workers Are Fighting to Close a Loophole in Their Worker Status Win. truthout.org Chanting, "We are not partners, we are workers," hundreds of workers across Mexico who provide rides and deliveries through apps held a two-hour work stoppage on May 15 demanding fair rates, an end to unjustified deactivations, and ultimately, a collective labor agreement with app giants like Uber, Didi, and Rappi (two Uber Eats-style delivery platforms). The National App Workers Union (la… |
(2026-06-28). China targets clean, low-carbon new energy system by 2030. ecns.cn China aims to basically establish a clean, low-carbon, secure and efficient new energy system by 2030, according to a plan recently issued by the National Development and Reform Commission and the National Energy Administration.
(2026-06-28). China's Sichuan Province unveils digital supply chain list for global investors. ecns.cn Chinas southwest Sichuan Province on June 22 launched the"Digital and Intelligent Supply Chain Cooperation List"for global investors at the Sichuan Digital&Smart Industry Chain International Cooperation Conference.
(2026-06-28). Insights | Polish exhibitor at CISCE hopes to find more business opportunities, make friends in China. ecns.cn At the 4th China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) held in Beijing, Polish exhibitor Pawel Moskala told China News Network that China is a vibrant country, and he highly appreciates the country's achievements in digital development.
(2026-06-28). France records 1,000 excess deaths during record-breaking heatwave. tribune.com.pk 
France has recorded 1,000 excess deaths during the blistering heatwave sweeping Europe, the public health agency said on Sunday, warning that the true figure was likely to be higher. | Detailing its preliminary count of excess deaths, Sante Publique said most of the fatalities involved older people and that it expected the mortality rate to rise as more information became available about deaths in residential care and homes. | Read: Europeans told to protect themselves as deadly heatwave takes its toll | Europeans have been enduring blistering conditions during a heatwave that has been linked to dozens of deat…
(2026-06-28). Comicomment: When the American Dream turns into America's nightmare. ecns.cn For many, the American Dream is fading, while America's drug crisis continues to deepen. What is being buried is not only countless lives, but also the ideals the nation has long claimed to uphold.
(2026-06-28). How 'China Opportunity 2.0' offers growth potential for global businesses. ecns.cn For enterprises worldwide, "China Opportunity 2.0″represents comprehensive innovation-driven empowerment and high-return investment prospects, Chinese Premier Li Qiang said on Wednesday.
(2026-06-28). Saturday 6/27: Landownership the condition for citizenship: a walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-06-28). Rare coral reef blue hole found in South China Sea. ecns.cn China's first coral reef blue hole — a large natural depression on the ocean floor — has been identified in the waters off Huangyan Island in the South China Sea, and it has emerged as a biodiversity hot spot, according to a report released on Thursday.
(2026-06-28). Climate Change Weekly 583—Climate Lawfare Is Flawed, Legal Panel Finds. wattsupwiththat.com Legal scholars are becoming increasingly skeptical of the legal merits of climate lawfare: lawsuits filed by cities, states, and individuals to change climate policy through the back door of the courts rather than the legitimate democratic method. These suits use the courts to punish fossil fuel companies for supposedly causing climate harms that legislatures have decided not to regulate.
(2026-06-28). Covering the Impact of Climate Change—Without Mentioning Climate Change. scheerpost.com Olivia Riggio FAIR Euronews (6/26/26) shows how easy it is to link extreme weather to climate change, and climate change to fossil fuels. Severe weather has gripped the globe this week, with record-shattering, deadly heat in Western Europe. In the US, heat, wind and drought conditions fueled wildfires in the Southwest, while heavy thunderstorms, wind and …
(2026-06-28). From reel to real: Through 'Dear You', touch Chaoshan's everyday soul. ecns.cn The film "Dear You" has achieved both critical acclaim and box-office success. With no major stars and no blockbuster spectacle, the film has touched audiences through its heartfelt storytelling, it has also drawn renewed attention to the Chaoshan region. In eastern Guangdong, the cities of Chaozhou, Shantou, and Jieyang together, form the culturally distinctive Chaoshan region, known for its rich heritage and unique dialect.
(2026-06-28). Polls open in New Caledonia's first provincial elections since 2019. aljazeera.com The New Zealand public broadcaster reports that about 2,500 police officers were deployed to secure and monitor polling stations.
(2026-06-28). Heavy security deployed as New Caledonia's crucial elections begin. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Patrick Decloitre of RNZ Pacific Heavy security has been deployed in New Caledonia as crucial provincial elections are being held in the French Pacific territory today. Polling stations are open from 8am local time (9am NZ time) until 6pm tonight. This comes as heavy security has been deployed. It involves a total of some…
(2026-06-28). 5 concerts in the Philadelphia region not to miss in July. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Fourth of July concert on the Ben Franklin Parkway: | If you're going to be…
(2026-06-28). Sunday 7/19: Voices from the Holy Land Online "Advocacy Workshop: Try This At Home" indybay.org Zoom | Tinyurl.com/VFHL-July2026…
(2026-06-28). Towards the 2026 NATO Summit hosted by Türkiye — 3: The history of alliances and Türkiye's formula for breaking free from NATO buffering: "Maritimization revolution" uwidata.com By Halil àñzsaraàß — Retired naval staff colonel, naval historian First published in the March 2022 issue of Teori magazine from Türkiye in Turkish, translated into English by UWI I don't know whether children still fall for such simple tricks. In the past, children who wouldn't behave were often frightened into obedience by an "imaginary …
(2026-06-28). Bahrain FM plans Pakistan visit to thank leadership for facilitating Islamabad MoU. tribune.com.pk 
Bahrain's Foreign Minister Dr Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani on Sunday said that he will visit Pakistan in the near future to personally thank the country's leadership for its role in facilitating the "Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)" and the ceasefire, the Foreign Office (FO) said. | According to the FO, Al Zayani conveyed the message during a telephone conversation with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar. | Deputy Prime Minister / Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 held a telephone conversation today with the Foreign Minister of the Kingdom of Bahr…
(2026-06-28). Wednesday 7/1: Picket & Pray. indybay.org Zoom | zoom.us/meeting/register/tU6krXE_RRGWnxK……
(2026-06-28). Saturday 6/27: San José is joining forces in solidarity with 50501 San José ALL of US 250. indybay.org Winchester Shopping Center sign…
(2026-06-28). Insights | Serbian exhibitor: Serbia-China ties grow stronger, China is my second home. ecns.cn At the 4th China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE), Serbian exhibitor Maria Martic said in an interview with China News Network that China and Serbia enjoy excellent political and economic relations.
(2026-06-28). Jeffrey Sachs: The Greater Israel Project is Collapsing. scheerpost.com For further reading, the interview references the article "Stop 'Greater Israel' to Make Peace": In which Jeffrey Sachs and Sybil Fares argue that the ideology of "Greater Israel" has become the driving force behind decades of conflict across the Middle East, describing it as an expansionist doctrine that continues to fuel war rather than security. …
(2026-06-28). Saturday 7/25: Free Grateful Dead Music & Berkeley Barb Newspaper Event ‚ö°Ô∏è. indybay.org 1581 LeRoy Avenue Berkeley CA…
(2026-06-28). Colombia top World Cup 2026 group after breathless 0-0 draw with Portugal. aljazeera.com Colombia book last 32 clash with Ghana, while Portugal will face Croatia in the first knockout stage.
(2026-06-28). Chris Hedges On Fighting the Corporate Duopoly at the Ballot Box With Kshama Sawant. indybay.org Chris Hedges interviews Seattle socialist Kshama Sawant about her campaign for Congress against war propagandist Adam Smith…
(2026-06-28). Visit boosts confidence in rural future. ecns.cn When President Xi Jinping visited Dongyujia village in Dezhou, Shandong province, during the busy summer farming season on Wednesday morning, Li Lianjun, 54, and other villagers shared with him their joy over this year's summer grain harvest.
(2026-06-28). Google limits Meta's use of its Gemini AI models, FT reports. tribune.com.pk Google has put limits on Meta's use of its Gemini AI models after the social media company sought more computing capacity than the rival tech group could provide, the Financial Times reported on Sunday. | Google, owned by Alphabet, told Meta around March it could not meet the full Gemini capacity the company had sought to purchase, the newspaper said, adding that the shortfall disrupted and delayed some of Meta's internal AI projects. | Read: Italian mother takes on Meta, TikTok after daughter's death | Several other Google clients have also been affected, though to a lesser extent, according to the report. Me…
(2026-06-28). President Ramaphosa to co-chair UNESCO education meeting in Paris. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa to co-chair UNESCO education meeting in Paris | President Cyril Ramaphosa will undertake a Working Visit to France from 10 to 12 July 2026, where he is expected to participate in key engagements focused on education and remembrance. | The visit follows an invitation from UNESCO [United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation] Director-General, Khaled El-Enany, to co-chair the UNESCO High-Level Steering Committee on Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4) on education, scheduled to take place at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris on 10 July 2026. | The high-level engagement will be f…
(2026-06-28). Pakistan's transit disconnect. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan's major cities have witnessed massive investment in public transport infrastructure over the past decade, with governments introducing Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) systems, metro buses, metro trains and electric buses in an effort to modernise urban mobility. These projects were launched with the promise of reducing traffic congestion, providing affordable transportation, and encouraging citizens to shift away from private vehicles. | However, despite billions of rupees spent on these systems, a major challenge continues to limit their effectiveness: the inability of many commuters to easily reach transpor…
(2026-06-28). World Affairs Council of Boston hosts NY Governor Hochul for private roundtable. geo.tv 
New York Governor Kathy Hochul at an event organised World Affairs Council of Boston, in Boston, Massachusetts, US, June 22, 2026. — WorldBoston
(2026-06-28). Tuesday 6/30: Flyer the Fourth Community Call. indybay.org Online | uscpr-action.solidarity.tech/flyer-the-f……
(2026-06-28). Under the panels: Green energy creates more benefits in Nilka, Xinjiang. ecns.cn In Xinjiang, one of China's richest regions in solar energy resources, these sunlight harvesters stretch across both sides of the Tianshan Mountains, transforming sunshine into tens of billions of kilowatt-hours of electricity every year. | Now, let's turn our eyes to Nileke County, nestled in the northeastern hinterland of the Ili River Valley.
(2026-06-28). 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…
(2026-06-28). Saturday 6/27: Panel-Fascism, Jim Crow 2, The Fight For A United Working Class Front & A General Strike. indybay.org Join Zoom Meeting | us02web.zoom.us/j/83449767760…
(2026-06-28). SF Hunters Point/TI Residents Protest SF Mayor Lurie & Politicians Over Nuke Contamination. indybay.org Dozens of organizations and residents of Hunters Point and Treasurer Island protested at SF City Hall against the refusal of SF Mayor Daniel Lurie and the Supervisors to provide healthcare, housing and compensation to the residents who have been contaminated and sickened by the radioactive dump site. Instead Lurie and company want to spend millions on more condos on the site and also improperly remove contaminated waterfront buildings for more development.
(2026-06-28). 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.
(2026-06-28). Friday 7/3: Delaney Hall To Adelanto! Support Hunger & Labor Strike At Geo Group Protest In SF. indybay.org Geo Group For Profit Jail | Turk & Taylor St | San Francisco…
(2026-06-28). Saturday 6/27: The Frontier Thesis as it relates to Independence Day: a walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-06-28). SACU leaders chart path for greater regional trade and growth. sanews.gov.za SACU leaders chart path for greater regional trade and growth | South Africa has successfully concluded the 9th Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Southern African Customs Union (SACU), marking another significant milestone in advancing regional economic integration, industrialisation and sustainable development in Southern Africa. | The Summit brought together Heads of State and Government from Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Namibia and South Africa to assess progress on SACU's strategic priorities and provide high-level political direction on strengthening regional cooperation, trade and industrial de…
(2026-06-28). Jordan: The Essay Competition on International Humanitarian Law. icrc.org
(2026-06-28). Libya in 2025: Standing alongside communities affected by conflict and violence. icrc.org
(2026-06-28). Frequently asked questions: Understanding the ICRC's neutrality. icrc.org
(2026-06-28). ICRC Advances Efforts to Adopt African Union Declaration to Strengthen IHL on the Continent. icrc.org
(2026-06-28). "I'm already injured. Getting Ebola doesn't bear thinking about." The Kivus face a double crisis — conflicts and an epidemic. icrc.org
(2026-06-28). Ethiopia: ICRC provides seeds and fertilizers to 132,000 people. icrc.org
(2026-06-28). Sudan: ICRC RED aircraft makes first Port Sudan—Khartoum flight since war began. icrc.org
(2026-06-28). Insights | Responding to global energy crisis: China earns plaudits at 2026 Summer Davos Forum. ecns.cn
(2026-06-28). Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: Red Cross volunteers at the heart of the response in Bunia. icrc.org
(2026-06-28). Bosnia and Herzegovina: Mine risk education reduces risks and saves lives — but the danger is far from over. icrc.org
(2026-06-28). SF Labor Commemorates Coors Successful Labor Boycott & Opposes the Attacks On LBGTQ Today. indybay.org
(2026-06-28). Click to Care: Humanity in a Digital World. icrc.org
(2026-06-28). 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
(2026-06-28). "China's speed is insane!" Canadian AI CEO seeks cooperation sparks. ecns.cn
(2026-06-28). Egypt: States Convene in Cairo to Reinforce Respect for Rules of War Amid Rising Conflicts. icrc.org
(2026-06-28). Penal repression of serious violations of international humanitarian law — Factsheet. icrc.org
(2026-06-28). The New Middle East: Geopolitical scenarios following the U.S.-Iran Memorandum. strategic-culture.su
(2026-06-28). Where is my family? The search for missing loved ones in Africa's oldest and newest refugee camps. icrc.org
(2026-06-28). Iran: ICRC delivers 18 tonnes of humanitarian supplies to support emergency response. icrc.org
(2026-06-28). More Magnifica Humanitas targets: the EU and Palantir. strategic-culture.su
(2026-06-28). ICRC, Xinhua News Agency and Fudan University host Content Creators Forum on humanitarian storytelling and empathy. icrc.org
(2026-06-28). Mali: ICRC steps up support to people affected by armed violence. icrc.org
(2026-06-28). Search Continues for People Missing in Connection with Armed Conflicts of the 1990s and August 2008 and their aftermath. icrc.org
(2026-06-28). Advocacy paper: A key opportunity to prevent the development of unacceptable autonomous weapons. icrc.org
(2026-06-28). Certificates and declarations of absence: A guidance note. icrc.org
(2026-06-28). Comicomment: Who's digging the grave for the American Dream. ecns.cn
(2026-06-28). Frequently asked questions: Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the military domain. icrc.org
(2026-06-28). ICRC and Asian Development Bank formalize their first institutional partnership. icrc.org
(2026-06-28). Insidious "private" surveillance networks are quietly ramping up around Oakland. indybay.org Liveview Technologies, Inc., and others, are violating our civil and human rights, collecting data en masse without consent, and working closely with local, state, and federal law enforcement. This includes ICE, Palantir, US Secret Service and multiple unknown agencies. Axon Fusus integration with LVT has been live for over a year already.
(2026-06-28). Le bugie hanno le ali, e qualche volta decollano da una base militare italiana. strategic-culture.su La domanda che resta sospesa è semplice e non necessita di acrobazie terminologiche. L'Italia ha autorizzato voli funzionali all'operazione militare americana contro l'Iran? Se la risposta è sà¨, allora il Paese è stato coinvolto, seppure indirettamente, nell'operazione. Se la risposta è no, allora qualcuno dovrà spiegare perché il segretario generale della NATO abbia raccontato una versione tanto diversa.
(2026-06-27). Key points in US-mediated framework between Israel, Lebanon. tribune.com.pk 
Lebanon and Israel signed a US-sponsored "framework deal" in Washington on Friday, concluding the fifth round of negotiations aimed at resolving outstanding disputes between the two sides, including Israel's continued occupation of parts of southern Lebanon. | Details of the framework were not announced during the signing ceremony, but the US Department of State later published the full text. | The framework affirms a shared goal of achieving "lasting peace and security" in Lebanon. It declares the sides' "ambition to end conflict between them, ensure the sovereignty and security of both countries, and establi…
(2026-06-27). Five rounds of talks, one breakthrough? US brings Israel, Lebanon together for rare historic deal. hindustantimes.com The United States, Israel, and Lebanon have signed a U.S.-brokered trilateral framework agreement aimed at reducing tensions along the Israel-Lebanon border. Secretary of State Marco Rubio described the deal as "the beginning of the beginning," emphasizing it as an important first step toward lasting peace and security. The agreement is expected to lead to a limited Israeli military withdrawal from parts of southern Lebanon, though full details have not yet been released. Officials from both Israel and Lebanon praised the negotiations while acknowledging that significant challenges remain before a broader and las…
(2026-06-27). Hezbollah chief rejects Lebanon-Israel deal, demands Israeli withdrawal. tribune.com.pk 
Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem on Saturday rejected the framework agreement signed between Lebanon and Israel under US sponsorship, and called for Israel's withdrawal from Lebanese territory in line with the Iranian-US memorandum of understanding. | In a statement, Qassem made his first comments on the framework agreement signed in Washington at the conclusion of the fifth round of negotiations between Beirut and Tel Aviv on Friday. | "This agreement is null and void, and the provisions of the Iranian-American memorandum of understanding must be implemented," he said. | Qassem also warned against link…
(2026-06-27). Israel's 'campaign between the wars' against Iran hurts US Ties. juancole.com The Conversation) — A lot hangs on whether the United States can compel Israel to cease operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon. After all, an end to the Israeli military offensive was a And even though Israel did not sign…
(2026-06-27). What we know — and what we don't — about the Lebanon-Israel deal. newarab.com 
Weeks of The agreement would see Israel gradually ending its occupation of the south in return for the Lebanese army disarming the Shia group. | But it does not commit Israel to withdraw its forces from the country or prevent it from launching further attacks, which since 2 March have killed more than 4,2…
(2026-06-27). 7 Lebanese killed in Israeli airstrike on southern Lebanon. albawaba.net ALBAWABA- An Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon has killed seven members of Hezbollah, according to the Israeli military, in an operation carried out amid ongoing tensions despite a fragile and repeatedly tested ceasefire.The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said the strike targeted militants in the Al-Mansoura area who were transporting weapons to a building identified as a combat position and observation post allegedly used to prepare attacks against Israeli forces. The military described the operation as a defensive strike aimed at neutralizing an imminent threat.The incident comes against the backdrop of a tenu…
(2026-06-27). Hezbollah chief calls US-Israel-Lebanon deal 'grave blunder. newarab.com 
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(2026-06-27). US military conducted strikes against Iran. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, June 26 (Reuters) – The U.S. military conducted strikes against Iran on Friday, Central Command said in a statement, adding thatU.S. aircraft struck Iranian missile and drone storage locations and coastal radar sites after Tehran's attack on a commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz.(Reporting by Daphne Psaledakis and Ismail Shakil, editing by Michelle Nichols )…
(2026-06-27). US, Iran exchange strikes for first time since signing Switzerland peace accord. geo.tv 
Smoke rises from explosions at an unknown location, following what US Central Command says were strikes on Iran in response to an Iranian drone strike on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, in this screen grab from video released June 26, 2026. — ReutersVance warns Iran against…
(2026-06-27). US violates ceasefire, launches strikes against Iranian sites in the Strait of Hormuz. wsws.org One week after President Trump signed a memorandum of understanding with Iran, US military representatives confirmed on Friday that multiple strikes were launched against missile and drone storage and coastal radar sites near a southern port in the Strait of Hormuz.
(2026-06-27). Iran deal falls short for these voters — and some fear it could cost Republicans the midterm. al-monitor.com By Julia HarteJune 27 – President Donald Trump's interim agreement to end the war with Iran hasdragged down his approval rating and garnered criticism across the political spectrum — even from his own supporters.Recent interviews with 18 Americans who voted for Trump in 2024, a group that Reuters has interviewed monthly since he returned to office, show that most have doubts about the deal, which has reopened the Strait of Hormuz while temporarily lifting U.S. oil sanctions on Iran and authorizing a $300 billion fund for its reconstruction.
(2026-06-27). US-Iran trade strikes for the first time since signing Islamabad MoU. tribune.com.pk 
The US military attacked Iran on Friday in response to an Iranian drone strike on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, with each country accusing the other of violating terms of a ceasefire agreed on last week. | US Central Command said aircraft struck missile and drone storage locations and coastal radar sites, later publishing a grainy black-and-white video of an explosion labelled "unclassified." A US official reported the operation had concluded. | Iran said a projectile struck the area around a pier in Sirik in southern Iran, and that Iranian naval forces responded by striking US military targets in the…
(2026-06-27). Gulf oil exports surge as Saudi Arabia restarts key terminal after four-month halt. albawaba.net ALBAWABA- Major Gulf oil producers are rapidly ramping up crude exports as regional shipping routes recover, with Saudi Arabia restarting loadings at its critical Ras Tanura terminal after a nearly four-month suspension, while Kuwait and Qatar also boost output amid improving security conditions in the Strait of Hormuz.Saudi Aramco resumed crude shipments on Friday at Ras Tanura, one of the world's largest oil export hubs on the Gulf coast. Shipping data indicated that two Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs) operated by Bahri were loaded at the terminal, with a third tanker waiting offshore. Each VLCC typically car…
(2026-06-27). US carries out strikes in Iran after vessel attack. al-monitor.com US forces struck Iranian coastal targets after Tehran was accused of attacking a commercial cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz.
(2026-06-27). Trump threatens to annihilate Iran after new exchange of attacks. al-monitor.com Tehran said Sunday it carried out a third day of retaliatory strikes against US attacks on Iranian territory, as both accused the other of violating their fragile ceasefire, straining negotiations meant to end the Middle East war.The exchanges underscored the fragility of a Pakistan-brokered peace process aimed at ending a war launched by the United States and Israel in February, which disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and rattled global energy markets.
(2026-06-27). US War on Multipolarism: Bombing Iran, AI Drones to Ukraine, Making Philippines Next "Ukraine" thealtworld.com 
As the US begins bombing Iran amid both a "ceasefire" and following an "MOU," it also continues pushing war elsewhere against the multipolar world; | The US is stockpiling maritime drones in the Philippines it is already using to attack Russian warships, commercial vessels, and tankers carrying Russian energy exports; | Recent claims by German media that US President Donald Trump gave orders to US tech giants to make AI drones for Ukraine are false, the program started over 2 years ago during the Biden administration and was simply continued under the Trump administration highlighting continuity of agenda;…
(2026-06-27). E se il Memorandum di pace fra USA e Iran fosse una trappola? strategic-culture.su Con la Russia e la Cina che osservano e l'Asse della Resistenza in gioco, la firma tesa di Pezeshkian sembra suggerire: ´Speriamo di aver fatto la cosa giusta ª. | Segue nostro Ombre fra Washington e Teheran | C'è qualcosa di strano in tutto quello che sta accadendo. Il nuovo assetto del Medio Oriente è potenzialmente destinato al successo, ma sono ancora troppi i punti interrogativi aperti che non hanno ricevuto risposta.
(2026-06-27). US strikes Iran sites after cargo ship attack, Tehran retaliates. newarab.com 
It described t…
(2026-06-27). Khamenei's adviser warns US, Israel against new war, says Washington failed to uphold commitments. tribune.com.pk 
Mohsen Rezaei, a senior adviser to Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, warned on Saturday that any new military confrontation initiated by the United States or Israel would result in heavy casualties, saying Tehran had entered talks in Switzerland "seriously and swiftly" while Washington had failed to uphold its commitments. | Speaking to US-based NewsNation television, the former commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), said Iran was prepared to respond forcefully if confronted again. | "If the United States or Israel makes even the slightest threat against Iran, the next war will not rese…
(2026-06-27). Why the left should support Trump's deal with Iran. mondoweiss.net 
There is a concerted effort to undermine a potential peace deal with Iran. That is not surprising. What is concerning is that it is coming not only from the pro-Israel right but also from liberals and some parts of the progressive left.
(2026-06-27). Iran says it struck US-linked targets as Bahrain reports attack. newarab.com 
Iran said it struck targets linked to US forces in response to The Iranian foreign ministry said the US attacks violated the memorandum of understanding between the two countries and the UN charter. | The US military attacked Iran on Friday, saying this was in response to an Iranian drone strike on a cargo ship in US Central C…
(2026-06-27). Iran says it hits US-linked targets as Bahrain reports drone attack. al-monitor.com By Eman Abouhassira and Jana ChoukeirDUBAI/WASHINGTON, June 27 (Reuters) – Iran said it struck targets linked to U.S. forces on Saturday in response to U.S. airstrikes on its southern coast, as each side continued to accuse the other of violating last week's agreement meant to end the four-month-old war.Iran's foreign ministry did not identify the locations of its "defensive" attacks, which it said were a response to "the barbaric air strikes" by the U.S. on its coastal surveillance facilities, which it said also violated the U.N. Charter.
(2026-06-27). 36 Hours to Collapse: How the US-Iran Peace Deal Fell Apart. thinktank.pk Diplomatic breakthroughs in the Middle East are often fragile, but few have appeared as short-lived as the latest understanding between the United States and Iran. Barely 36 hours after Washington and Tehran signaled a framework for de-escalation, the United States launched fresh military strikes against Iranian military facilities following a drone attack on a commercial …
(2026-06-27). Democrats and Trump are in sync on Iran. mronline.org 
The bipartisan consensus for regime change against Iran hit the wall of Iranian resistance. But Trump is forced into talks while democrats attack him from the right and expose themselves as partners in crime.
(2026-06-27). AOC Says Mike Johnson's GOP Is "Running a Protection Racket" for Trump. truthout.org Democratic Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York ripped into Republican Speaker of the House Mike Johnson on Friday night for saying that Republican control of Congress is the only thing keeping President Donald Trump from being held to account for his numerous scandals and abuses of power during his second term in the White House. Asked about comments made by the Speaker earlier… |
(2026-06-27). The "Ulm 5" : How Germany is criminalising opposition to the Gaza genocide. wsws.org Throughout the proceedings, the defendants are being stripped of fundamental rights and subjected to the most adverse prison conditions in order to intimidate anyone who protests against the genocide in Gaza.
(2026-06-27). Press Sees Mamdani as 'Kingmaker' Because They Don't See Voters as Rational. scheerpost.com Janine Jackson FAIR To translate from the Murdochian, "hateful" here means being opposed to genocide, police brutality and rent-gouging (New York Post, 6/24/26). The win by a number of progressive candidates in New York City primaries told us something about corporate media. Rupert Murdoch's New York Post (6/24/26) surprised no one with a front page declaiming: "The Hateful …
(2026-06-27). Cuban workers call for strengthening direct union dialogue. radiohc.cu Cuban workers on Friday advocated for strengthening their role in direct union dialogue during the opening of the final sessions of the 22nd Congress of the Cuban Workers' Federation (CTC), in the presence of Salvador Valdés Mesa, Vice President of the Republic. | Osnay Miguel Colina Rodríguez, president of the Congress's Organizing Committee, emphasized in his remarks the need to redefine the role of unions at the grassroots level in providing political and ideological support for the processes, analysis, and the mobilization and convening of workers. | The event, taking place at the Havana Convention Center, ha…
(2026-06-27). New Report: Growing Partnership Between Surveillance Tech And ICE. scheerpost.com Shireen Akram-Boshar, Truthout. DHS doesn't just buy surveillance tech, but also helps create it through a billion-dollar research incubator. A new report has outlined the massive expansion in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)'s use of surveillance technologies and partnerships with technology companies during President Donald Trump's second term. The report, released this week by Mijente, Just Futures …
(2026-06-27). Otorgan a Pinar del Río sede del Acto Central Nacional por el 26 de Julio. radiohc.cu El Buró Político del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba acordó otorgar a la provincia de Pinar del Río la sede del Acto Central Nacional por el 26 de julio, aniversario 73 del asalto a los cuarteles Moncada y Carlos Manuel de Céspedes. | Esta elección se realiza en medio de un escenario complejo, marcado por las numerosas limitaciones que impone la política de asfixia del Gobierno de Estados Unidos en la vida cotidiana del pueblo cubano. | En los últimos años el territorio pinareño muestra resultados en el cumplimiento de las principales tareas en los ámbitos político, económico y social, con el protago…
(2026-06-27). Israeli strike kills Palestinian siblings in Gaza tent camp. newarab.com 
An Israeli drone strike on Saturday killed two Palestinian siblings, including a 15-year-old girl, in The strike targeted tents sheltering displaced Palestinians in the sprawling camp of The Israeli military acknowledged…
(2026-06-27). Gaza rescue teams start new phase of operation to recover bodies. newarab.com 
Rescue teams in The second phase started on Saturday, with civil defence crews working with teams from the International Committee of the Red Cross, hoping to retrieve bodies trapped beneath debris for months. | Teams started the process in the Sabra neighbourhood of
(2026-06-27). Venezuela hit by two strong earthquakes, USGS fears high casualties. ummid.com Venezuela has been hit by two back-to-back powerful earthquakes around 06: 04-06: 05 PM local time Wednesday June 24, 2026 leaving many buildings razed to ground.
(2026-06-27). Another powerful magnitude 4.8 earthquake hits near Venezuela. aljazeera.com The latest quake comes as rescuers are still searching for survivors of the twin 7.2 and 7.5 earthquakes on Wednesday.
(2026-06-27). US sends troops under cover of Venezuelan earthquake, as death toll surges. wsws.org Forty-eight hours after the most powerful earthquakes to strike Venezuela in 125 years, the United States has seized upon the humanitarian catastrophe to accelerate its military control over the country.
(2026-06-27). Venezuela: Earthquake death toll rises, U.S. SOUTHCOM deploys military assets. mronline.org 
Washington issued a new general license related to relief efforts but has thus far maintained in place its sanctions regime targeting the Venezuelan economy.
(2026-06-27). Venezuelan Americans in Philadelphia mobilize aid after deadly earthquakes devastate homeland. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? As rescuers in Venezuela race to find survivors trapped beneath collapsed buildings, Venezuelan Americans in the Philadelphia region are Many feel "desperate," watching the disaster unfold from afar, unable to support relief efforts on the ground, said Arianne Bracho, vice president of Casa de Venezuela Philadelphia. | "We have very little tim…
(2026-06-27). Twin earthquakes flatten parts of Venezuela as death toll nears 1,000. geo.tv 
Emergency services work at the site of a collapsed building following earthquakes that hit the country, in Caracas, Venezuela, June 26, 2026. — ReutersRescue teams arrive from Mexico, El Salvador, Spain.More than 50,000 people listed as missing on a public reporting…
(2026-06-27). Fishermen capture the moment earthquake hits Venezuelan coast. aljazeera.com Fishermen have captured the moment twin earthquakes hit Venezuela's La Guaira coastline on Wednesday.
(2026-06-27). Venezuela Earthquakes: Death Toll Rises to 920, La Guaira Militarized. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( The unprecedented series of 7.2- and 7.5-magnitude earthquakes caused widespread material destruction. Rodríguez reported that 383 buildings have been completely destroyed or significantly damaged, with the majority located…
(2026-06-27). How effective are NEET, other tests in evaluating students true potential? ummid.com Under India's present education system, it is impossible to make a fair assessment of a student's real potential…
(2026-06-27). Palestinians Resist Israeli Encroachment on Historic West Bank Solomon's Pools. truthout.org Just days after Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich stormed Bethlehem's Solomon's Pools in late May, accompanied by hardline Knesset member Zvi Sukkot, both of whom went swimming in one of the pools in an act of provocation, the local Palestinian community responded. A group of residents from Dheisheh refugee camp arrived at the site, Palestinian flags in hand, and jumped in. |
(2026-06-27). Cape Verde qualify for World Cup Round of 32, set up date with Argentina. aljazeera.com Cape Verde's third draw gives them a second-place finish in Group H and pits them against the world champions in the knockouts.
(2026-06-27). Newly released video exposes Henry Nowak killer's lies. aljazeera.com Newly released footage has exposed the series of lies that led UK police to arrest a dying stabbing victim.
(2026-06-27). Messi now highest goal scorer in FIFA WC, Mbappe close second. ummid.com Argentina Skipper Lionel Messi Monday June 22, 2026 became the highest goal scorer in the FIFA World Cup history with France Captain Kylian Mbappe closely chasing him at second place.
(2026-06-27). A Complicated Time To Be a Young Scientist. portside.org A Complicated Time To Be a Young Scientist |
(2026-06-27). Anodyne Coffee Baristas Strike June 27, 2026 (Photos). wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-06-27). Saturday 7/11: Craving Chinatown. indybay.org Waverly Place, Chinatown, San Francisco…
(2026-06-27). India resorting to covert tactics, using proxies to destabilise Pakistan: PM Shehbaz. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Saturday that India was trying hard to avenge the humiliating setback of last year's war through "covert tactics" and "proxies" aimed at creating instability in Pakistan. | "Our eastern neighbour, having suffered a humiliating setback in the conflict in May last year, has increasingly resorted to covert tactics and the use of proxies in an attempt to undermine the hard-earned peace and stability in our country," the premier said while noting that Pakistan was navigating conflicts and multi-faceted security challenges, marked by a dangerous combination of international and…
(2026-06-27). Environmental defenders remain among world's most targeted activists. grist.org 
Environmental and Indigenous rights defenders remained among the world's most targeted human rights advocates in 2025, despite landmark rulings by international courts affirming governments' obligations to protect both the environment and those who defend it. | At least 358 human rights defenders were killed last year, according to a Nearly a quarter, 84, were t…
(2026-06-27). An empty storefront on Market East pops up with the story of Philly's Centennial Expo. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? A large storefront in the Lits Building on Philadelphia's Market East has been vacant for two years, since Ross Dress for Less moved a couple blocks down the street. | The 8,000-square-foot retail space is now being used during the nation's semiquincentennial for "Revisit 1876," a recreation of the 1876 Centennial Exposition in Fairmount Park. | "It was really America's coming of age," said Paul Levy, executive director of the Center City District Foundation. "It's like a di…
(2026-06-27). Crushing Prairieland sentences mark new stage in US ruling class' war on political opposition. wsws.org The first "antifa terrorism" prosecution under Trump's domestic counterterrorism framework establishes a precedent for sentencing political opponents to decades in prison on the basis of association and ideology.
(2026-06-27). NSW Eco-Activists Horrified That Their New Industrial Park Needs a Power Plant. wattsupwiththat.com "… We were all on board, thinking it was going to attract some really interesting small-scale industries like electric cars, photovoltaics … things like that. …"
(2026-06-27). Donald Trump nominates ex-state trooper Lance Schroyer as ICE director. aljazeera.com The immigration enforcement agency has been without a Senate-confirmed director since 2017, during Trump's first term.
(2026-06-27). Maharashtra FYJC 11th Admission 2026 Special Round 1 Schedule Released. ummid.com The School Education and Sports Department Maharashtra has published the Schedule of the FYJC 2026 or Class 11 Special Round 1 Admission Schedule on its official website.
(2026-06-27). Why Biden's Debate Disaster Two Years Ago Matters for the Future. indybay.org Conformity has meant calamity…
(2026-06-27). Reformed Trump Supporters Launch 'Leaving MAGA' Support Group, And, Look, We Listen And We Don't Judge. newsone.com 
Source: MSNOW / YouTube/Screenshot | Are you suffering from self-inflicted MAGA fatigue? Have you spent the last decade placing your full, Caucasian faith in an orangey-white nationalist grifter, who presented himself as the president for the common man, while surrounding himself with billionaires, adorning his properties with golden statues of himself, and
(2026-06-27). Alan Greenspan: Homewrecker. portside.org Alan Greenspan: Homewrecker |
(2026-06-27). Does the Global Economy Need Pakistan for Oil Stability? thinktank.pk For decades, Pakistan has been viewed primarily through the lens of South Asian security, Afghanistan and counterterrorism. Today, however, changing dynamics in the Middle East are opening an entirely different strategic opportunity. As tensions between the United States and Iran threaten global energy markets, Pakistan has quietly emerged as an increasingly important diplomatic player. Reports …
(2026-06-27). Wednesday 7/1: LF Panel: Palestine & The Defense of Free Speech & Worker Rights In Higher Education. indybay.org To join the zoom | us02web.zoom.us/j/82158774766…
(2026-06-27). Sunday 7/5: Boycott Chevron Picket. indybay.org Chevron Corporate Station | 5500 Telegraph Ave, Oakland | (Telegraph at 55th)…
(2026-06-27). Future PHON fiefdom: Mad Max monoculture. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-27). Wrong, Bloomberg, Climate Change Has Boosted Food Production and Lowered Prices, Not the Opposite. wattsupwiththat.com This increase in food production has occurred even as the number of people and the amount of land devoted to growing crops has declined. Fewer people, farming less land, producing higher yields reflects increasing rather than declining productivity.
(2026-06-27). President Trump Goes Public About His "Brad Raffensperger Re-Run" scheerpost.com Austin D. Sarat Move over, Brad Raffensperger . He was the Georgia Secretary of State who, in January 2021, received a call from President Trump demanding that Raffensperger find more than 11, 000 votes for him in the aftermath of that year's presidential election. Referring to Joe Biden, the president said, "There was no way …
(2026-06-27). Brazil to raise up to 5b yuan in issuance of panda bonds. ecns.cn Brazil formally kicked off plans to issue its first sovereign panda bonds on Thursday, a landmark move that officials said would create new opportunities for bilateral cooperation in financial markets.
(2026-06-27). Australian media ignores UN report on Israeli deliberate killing of children. asiapacificreport.nz By Stephanie Tran in Sydney The devastating United Nations report this week into the deliberate targeting and murder of Palestinian children by Israel is not very newsworthy in Australia apparently. On Tuesday, the UN Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory and Israel released a harrowing report finding that Israel has deliberately targeted and…
(2026-06-27). How Football Reveals Morocco's Rise as a Connective Power. moderndiplomacy.eu When Morocco reached the semi-finals of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, the achievement immediately transcended the boundaries of sport. It was the first time an African and Arab national team had reached that stage of the tournament. Yet what drew the greatest attention from international observers was not simply the result itself, but the way …
(2026-06-27). The Fight Against AI Data Centers Is the Newest Frontier of Global Class Warfare. progressivehub.net WILLIAM I. ROBINSON | TRUTHOUT…
(2026-06-27). Hathaway's modest swimwear in France highlights anti-Muslim bias. newarab.com 
New photos of American actress Anne Hathaway wearing a full-body wetsuit in the coastal town of Saint-Tropez on the French Riviera have sparked comment and debate over the double standards which Muslim women have to endure when they wear similar clothing in The However…
(2026-06-27). Tshwane Metro Police warn of road closures ahead on 30 June. sanews.gov.za Tshwane Metro Police warn of road closures ahead on 30 June | The Tshwane Metropolitan Police Department (TMPD) has issued a traffic advisory ahead of a planned march on 30 June 2026, warning motorists of road closures and traffic disruptions in Pretoria's city centre. | According to the media alert, the march is being held to protest against undocumented foreign nationals. | Participants are expected to gather at Church Square in Pretoria Central at 10: 00 before marching to the Sunnyside Police Station. Authorities said no private vehicles will be permitted at the gathering point. | Buses transporting participan…
(2026-06-27). Dembele enters the history books. thecanary.co 
Dembele has cemented his place among the greats of French football, becoming only the fourth French player to score a World Cup hat-trick. He joins an elite list that includes Edmond Konen (1934), Just Fontaine — who accomplished the feat twice in 1958 — and Kylian Mbappé, who achieved it in the 2022 World Cup […] | By
(2026-06-27). Capitalism, employment and history. mronline.org 
What is true of the world economy as a whole holds true for countries like India which have enormous labour reserves inherited from the colonial times, reserves hidden away in particular in vast agrarian sectors.
(2026-06-27). Saturday 6/27: Seaside: Game Night Fundraiser. indybay.org Monterey Peace and Justice Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd.Seaside, CA…
(2026-06-27). Govt raises levy on petrol, diesel. tribune.com.pk 
The federal government has increased the petroleum levy on petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) despite maintaining fuel prices at existing levels for another week instead of passing on the benefit of declining international oil prices to consumers. | According to figures released by the Petroleum Division, the petroleum levy on HSD increased by Rs6.57 per litre, taking it to Rs79.54 per litre. The government also increased the petroleum levy on petrol by 39 paisa per litre, raising it to Rs66.64 per litre. | However, the levy on kerosene oil remains unchanged at Rs20.36 per litre. | The increase in the levy com…
(2026-06-27). The California billionaire tax: A faction fight within the ruling class. wsws.org Beneath the billionaire tax campaign lies the effort of Democrats and unions to preserve capitalist rule and inequality.
(2026-06-27). Manitowoc, June 27, 2026: Summer of Resistance Protest! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-06-27). DR Congo superfan denied US visa to support team at World Cup. aljazeera.com Michel Kuka Mboladinga is iconic for his motionless tribute at DRC games, but a US World Cup repeat has been denied.
(2026-06-27). Fighting the Corporate Duopoly at the Ballot Box (w/ Kshama Sawant) The Chris Hedges Report. scheerpost.com Chris Hedges In this episode of The Chris Hedges Report, Chris Hedges speaks with Kshama Sawant, a revolutionary socialist based in Seattle, Washington, who is challenging long-time incumbent Democrat Adam Smith for Congress. Sawant served in the Seattle City Council for more than a decade during which she and her supporters won unprecedented victories for …
(2026-06-27). Time To Get AIPAC And All Dirty Money Out Of Politics. scheerpost.com Dahj Voytek, People's World. In 2026, with the rising costs of food, rent, and healthcare in the United States, one might ask: Where are our tax dollars going? Well, since World War II, Israel has been the largest cumulative recipient of U.S. Foreign assistance from 1940 to 2026, the United States Congress has sent an estimated …
(2026-06-27). US judge immediately dismiss criminal charges against Adani. al-monitor.com NEW YORK, June 26 (Reuters) – A U.S. judge on Friday ordered the Justice Department to justifyits decision to drop criminal charges against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, declining to rule immediately on Adani's lawyers' request earlier in the week to formally dismiss the case.(Reporting by Luc Cohen in New York)…
(2026-06-27). Hands Off the U.S. Postal Service! No Privatization! Union, Yes! wibailoutpeople.org 
This week, a federal judge struck down an executive order from the current administration that would have required states to hand over their voters lists to the USPS in order to mail ballots through…
(2026-06-27). WHYY Newscast for Saturday 10:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-06-27). Somali intelligence helps US arrest alleged leader of Minnesota fraud. aljazeera.com US prosecutors reach into Somalia for a suspect in US fraud case.
(2026-06-27). Maharashtra TET June 2026 cancelled after paper leak. ummid.com Thousands of teachers preparing for the Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test (MAH TET 2926) to be held on Sunday June 28, 2026 were left stunned as the exam was cancelled the after paper leak.
(2026-06-27). UP Polytechnic Counselling 2026: Choice Filling Begins. ummid.com The Joint Entrance Examination Council Uttar Pradesh (JEECUP) has asked the eligible candidates participating in the Uttar Pradesh Polytechnic Counselling to submit their college choices and preferences before June 30, 2026.
(2026-06-27). The Labour machine always wins. mronline.org 
Keir Starmer learned this lesson the hard way. Now, it's Andy Burnham's turn.
(2026-06-27). How Awe and "Overview Effect" May Shape Geography Learning. ummid.com A new study by the University of Phoenix College of General Studies has examined how awe and sense of place may influence how learners engage with and interpret geographic concepts, with implications for instructional design in online and classroom environments.
(2026-06-27). Brandywine Museum in Delco shows how Betsy Wyeth shaped her husband Andrew Wyeth's artistry. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? What makes Andrew Wyeth's paintings of farmhouses and rustic furniture so engrossing? A new exhibition at the Brandywine Museum of Art in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, shows that part of his secret sauce was his wife, Betsy. | "Andrew Wyeth is one of the best loved artists in American art," curator William Coleman said. "Until now, only insiders have understood how fundamental Betsy Wyeth was to defining what an Andrew Wyeth painting looks like." | "By Design: The Worlds of Bet…
(2026-06-27). Keir Starmer's Downfall Is the Only Reward for Simpering Centrism. theintercept.com 
(2026-06-27). Maharashtra 11th Admission 2026 CAP Round 3 Allotment Today, Check Here. ummid.com School Education and Sports Department Maharashtra is releasing on its official website 'mahafyjcadmissions.in' today i.e. Tuesday June 23, 2026 CAP Round 3 Allotment List of the students who are seeking admission in Class 11 First Year Junior College (FYJC) for the year 2026.
(2026-06-27). Cape Verde becomes tiniest nation to make World Cup knockouts. aljazeera.com Cape Verde erupted in celebration after the national team qualified for the World Cup knockout stage and made history.
(2026-06-27). Australia's ASIO surveillance chief declares "unprecedented" security threats. wsws.org With the Albanese Labor government's blessing, the ASIO boss has increasingly become a prominent political figure.
(2026-06-27). UK says will open new sponsorship routes for eligible refugees. newarab.com 
The new routes will allow community groups, universities and employers to sponsor refugees to come to the UK. Authorities said the plan was inspired by a similar "community sponsorship" program in Canada that has settled some 400,000 people in the country since 1979. | "I will open new legal routes for genuine refugees, whil…
(2026-06-27). Union activists are building solidarity with Delaney Hall hunger strikers. mronline.org 
Sunday's rally came after months of labor solidarity efforts with detainees, who continue to face retaliation.
(2026-06-27). DTE Maha Polytechnic 2026 Admission: Last Date Extended. ummid.com The Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) Maharashtra has extended the last date of application and submission of online form for admission in Post SSC Polytechnic Diploma courses.
(2026-06-27). 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.
(2026-06-27). Leaked Emails Reveal British Intel Instigated Riots In Occupied Ireland With Twisted Ploys. scheerpost.com Kit Klarenberg ∑The Grayzone Leaked emails expose how British military-intel officials deliberately provoked riots among occupied Ireland's Catholic and Protestant communities, which they then exploited to justify repression. In private diatribes, veterans of occupied Ireland who later became MI6 officers still obsess over "keeping Northern Ireland British" and mock the death of Bobby Sands. Leaked emails …
(2026-06-27). TS EAMCET 2026 Counselling: Option Entry Starts, Check Steps. ummid.com The candidates, who have passed TS Inter 2026 Exam along with TS EAMCET 2026 (TG EAPCET 2026) and filled the counseling form, should proceed for web option entry for admission in BE/BTech and Pharmacy courses.
(2026-06-27). U.S. Supreme Court strips refugees of protected status, blocks immigrants from applying for asylum. wsws.org The rulings will have immediate—and, in some cases, deadly—consequences for hundreds of thousands of immigrants seeking refuge in the United States from political oppression, violence and starvation in their countries of origin.
(2026-06-27). Iraq arrests protesters as unrest spreads over power cuts. newarab.com 
(2026-06-27). Who profits from Africa's gold? aljazeera.com African governments seek greater control over gold, but much of its value continues to flow abroad.
(2026-06-27). Minnesota Immigrants Are Still Facing the Fallout of Trump's ICE Invasion. truthout.org Months after the Trump administration announced the end of Operation Metro Surge, Minnesota immigrants are still grappling with the impacts of the largest federal immigration crackdown in recent U.S. history. Lost jobs, shattered businesses, missed rent payments, mounting legal fees, family separations, emotional distress, and uncertainty about the future have become part of daily life for many in… |
(2026-06-27). Jury Deadlock In Palisades Fire Trial Results In Mistrial. newsone.com 
Source: Mario Tama / Getty | After two days of deliberation, a mistrial was declared when the jury couldn't come to a unanimous verdict in the case of Jonathan Rinderknecht, the man accused of starting the devastating Palisades fires. |
(2026-06-27). Tuesday 7/14: Film: Blurring The Color Line, Screening and Filmmaker Discussion. indybay.org San Francisco Main Library, Koret Auditorium | 100 Larkin Street | San Francisco, CA 94102…
(2026-06-27). 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.
(2026-06-27). Israel settlers seizing Palestinian land to open 'tourist' sites. newarab.com 
Earlier this month, Israeli settlers seized a Palestinian archaeological site in the The set…
(2026-06-27). Here's what not to expect from Algeria's elections: Democracy. newarab.com 
As Algeria prepares to hold parliamentary elections on July 2, there is virtually no chance that Analysts contend that the tightly orchestrated electoral processes in Algeria serve primarily to maintain the existing political order, block meaningful systemic change, and project an pretense of legitimacy to…
(2026-06-27). Africa Takes Centre Stage as Addis Ababa Hosts the World Public Summit. moderndiplomacy.eu For the first time in its history, the World Public Summit will be held on the African continent. On 29—30 July 2026, Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, will host the World Public Summit. Africa — "A New World: Africa in Shaping a Shared Future." The Summit is organized by the World Peoples Assembly in …
(2026-06-27). Pune event for UPSC, MPSC candidates marred by 'caste' controversy. ummid.com A function organized to felicitate the candidates who successfully cracked the UPSC, MPSC and other competitive exams Friday June 26, 2026 ended in a 'caste' controversy.
(2026-06-27). Cristiano Ronaldo 1st player ever to score in six FIFA World Cups. ummid.com Writing another record to his name, Portugal Captain Cristiano Ronaldo Tuesday June 23, 2026 became the first player ever to score in six FIFA World Cup editions.
(2026-06-27). U.S. conducts further strikes on Iran. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, June 27 (Reuters) – The United States carried out further strikes on Iran on Saturday, said the U.S. Central Command, targeting various sites, including military surveillance infrastructure."CENTCOM forces launched strikes today in direct response to continued Iranian aggression against commercial shipping," CENTCOM said in a statement.
(2026-06-27). Paris Commune to South Lebanon: Heroic resistance fighters. iacenter.org June 26, 2026 Leila Ghanem By Leila Ghanem Leila Ghanem is an international communist activist who organized the 2009 international forum in Beirut, whose theme was the convergence of the armed resistance in West Asia (Lebanon, Palestine, Iraq, Yemen), the struggles against Western predatory capitalism and the socialist experiences in Latin America. Translation from French: John Catalinotto. On courage To those who doubt the ability of peoples to fight forces that outnumber them, to those who ceaselessly spread the defeatist rhetoric of despair and doubt regarding the ability of the resistance — in Palestin…
(2026-06-27). JCECEB Jharkhand Engineering Counselling 2026: Registration Begins. ummid.com The Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (JCECEB) has started through its official website 'jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in' receiving online application forms to prepare the State Merit List on the basis of JEE Main 2026 score which will then be used for the counselling conducted for admission in the state colleges running BE/BTech engineering courses.
(2026-06-27). 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.
(2026-06-27). Mujahed Mofleh: When the prison never leaves you. mondoweiss.net 
Mujahed Mofleh, one of Palestine's finest editors, nearly died after leaving Israeli detention. When I visited him, he could barely move, yet wrote he had messages from prisoners he needed to deliver. That's when I realized the prison never left him.
(2026-06-27). CUET (UG) 2026 Result: 1 Student Bags 100 Percentile in 4/5 Subjects. ummid.com In a remarkable academic performance a student, who appeared in the Common University Entrance Test 2026, scored a perfect 100 percentile in 4 of the 5 subjects he had opted, according to the CUET UG 2026 result announced today.
(2026-06-27). It's Summer Again, So Media Tees-Up Another Round of 'Heat Dome' Mania. wattsupwiththat.com In response to the Western Europe summer heat wave, France bans drinking alcohol in public.
(2026-06-27). What Does Trump Really Want From Europe? thinktank.pk The relationship between the United States and Europe has once again entered turbulent waters. Just months after both sides attempted to stabilize trade relations, US President Donald Trump has issued one of his strongest warnings yet: if European countries proceed with Digital Services Taxes (DST) targeting American technology giants, they could face tariffs of up …
(2026-06-27). was a Egypt revel in historic World Cup moment. al-monitor.com For Karim Ramadan, watching from a buzzing Cairo cafe before sunrise, the moment felt almost unreal as Egypt progressed from the group stage of a World Cup for the first time in their history on Saturday."It was a dream," Ramadan told AFP from a cafe in Cairo's popular Shubra neighbourhood, where he arrived at 6: 00 am to secure a seat among hundreds of other fans."It's an incredible feeling we've dreamt of for years," he told AFP.
(2026-06-27). Haiti's 'Grenadiers' bring hope and joyful moments at World Cup 2026. globalvoices.org 
(2026-06-27). Support Workers at Rogers Behavioral Health Fighting For Their Union. wibailoutpeople.org 
From: Milwaukee Area Labor Council: Wisconsin Trusts Rogers to Serve People Who Desperately Need Help. Rogers Has Violated That Trust. Rogers Behavioral Health is one of the country's largest mental health nonprofits. But over the past year, Rogers has cut care for patients — and hurt the people delivering it: Cut individual therapy Replaced therapists …
(2026-06-27). CA Inter May 2026 Result: Shardul, Abhinav, Teerth Secure Top 3 Ranks. ummid.com Shardul Shekhar, Abhinav Satheesh and Teerth Jain have topped the CA Inter May 2026 Exams the results of which wer announced by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) today i.e. Wednesday June 24, 2026.
(2026-06-27). Burnham Must Break With Starmer's Dishonest Politics, or Fail Just Like Him. scheerpost.com Jonathan Cook [First published by Middle East Eye] Keir Starmer's announcement on Monday that he was stepping down as Labour leader — and therefore as Britain's prime minister — is a remarkable turnaround for the man whose election victory less than two years ago was uniformly heralded as a triumph. In fact, Starmer rode into 10 Downing Street …
(2026-06-27). White supremacists firebomb another Muslim family's home with three young children inside. thecanary.co 
A home in Blackburn has been targeted by white supremacists with a firebomb, Islamophobia written all over the attack. Three young children, including a 7-month-old baby, were inside the home, but thankfully all were able to escape before suffering any fatal injuries. However, this is the latest in a growing number of Islamophobic attacks committed […] | By
(2026-06-27). Identified: Rice gene which boosts drought tolerance, grain yield. ummid.com A team of researchers at Chonnam National University has identified a rice gene that plays a dual role in protecting plants from environmental stress while supporting chloroplast development.
(2026-06-27). China's LineShine declared world's fastest Supercomputer. ummid.com In another significant technological achievement for China, its 'LineShine' has been named the world's fastest supercomputer at the International Supercomputing Conference (ISC) underway in Hamburg, Germany.
(2026-06-27). How competing visions over Hormuz strait threaten fragile Iran-US deal. al-monitor.com Iran's latest measures in the strategic waterway expose widening gaps with the US and Gulf states, which could complicate the durability of recent diplomatic breakthroughs.
(2026-06-27). NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam Answer Key: Steps, Link to Check. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) is publishing the OMR Answer Sheets, Recorded Responses of the candidates and the Provisional Answer Keys of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Re Exam 2026 (NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam) on the official website neet.nta.nic.in.
(2026-06-27). No Wind? No Sun? What Could Possibly Go Wrong? wattsupwiththat.com You guessed it! Coal and gas!
| It's wonderful, all of this "renewable" electricity!
(2026-06-27). India begins rolling out ePassport — How to Apply. ummid.com In a significant move towards modernization, India has started rolling put ePassport – a combined paper and electronic passport with a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Chip and an antenna embedded on it.
(2026-06-27). The June 24 national transport strike in the Netherlands: the political questions. wsws.org The Netherlands is one front in a strike wave now sweeping the continent, everywhere driven by the same socio-economic and political conditions: austerity at home to finance war abroad.
(2026-06-27). World Cup: Qatar-Canada partnership celebrates multiculturalism. newarab.com 
Earlier this year, Prime Minister That sequence was no coincidence. It reflected a recognition that, today, economy and culture are inseparable. | During the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022‚Ñ¢, millions…
(2026-06-27). Post-Delivery Food for Mothers: Essential Nutrition for Recovery. ummid.com Discover the best post-delivery food for mothers, including protein-rich foods, hydration tips, and essential nutrients to support recovery, breastfeeding, and overall postnatal health. Essential Post-Delivery Foods for Indian Mothers…
(2026-06-27). Frame-Checking Generative AI's Role in Transmitting News. scheerpost.com Shealeigh Voitl and Andy Lee Roth As large language models (LLMs), a new generation of AI chatbots, and other forms of generative AI (artificial intelligence) become more widely used as information sources, it's no surprise that many people are taking advantage of the convenience of AI search engine overviews. According to a June 2026 Pew Research Center report, …
(2026-06-27). Friday Nite Videos | June 26, 2026. portside.org Friday Nite Videos | June 26, 2026 |
(2026-06-27). UGEAC Counselling 2026 Schedule, Choice Filling Date Published. ummid.com The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECE) has published the UGEAC 2026 Counselling Schedule along with Choice Filling and Allotment Dates on its official website 'bceceboard.bihar.gov.in'
(2026-06-27). Thai police arrest Australian over killing of teenager found in suitcase. aljazeera.com Suspect was stopped at Bangkok's main airport as he allegedly tried to fly home.
(2026-06-27). The Great American State Fair and the war on arts and culture in the US. wsws.org The "Fair"'s miserable, unpopular character says more about the state of American capitalism than either Trump, the Democrats or the media would care to admit.
(2026-06-27). Colombia vs Portugal 0-0: FIFA World Cup 2026 — as it happened. aljazeera.com All the updates from a lively but goalless game, as Colombia top Group K, while Portugal finish second.
(2026-06-27). Germany's F126 Cancellation and the Structural Limits of European Naval Procurement. moderndiplomacy.eu German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has announced that Germany has officially cancelled procurement of the F126-class frigate. This decision follows numerous issues plaguing the project, such as cost overruns, delays, and industrial bottlenecks. The prospective German warship was intended to replace aging hulls to increase the German Navy's anti-submarine warfare (ASW) capabilities, improving NATO's ability …
(2026-06-27). PM accuses India of using proxies to destabilise Pakistan. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday said that India was trying hard to avenge the humiliating setback of last year's war through covert tactics and proxies aimed at creating instability in Pakistan. | "Our eastern neighbour, having suffered a humiliating setback in the conflict in May last year, has increasingly resorted to covert tactics and the use of proxies in an attempt to undermine the hard-earned peace and stability in our country," the premier said while noting that Pakistan was navigating conflicts and multi-faceted security challenges, marked by a dangerous combination of international and inte…
(2026-06-27). Bellingham stars as England clinch top spot. tribune.com.pk 
Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane scored second-half goals as England got the job done against Panama at the World Cup on Saturday, a 2-0 victory at the MetLife Stadium taking Thomas Tuchel's team into the last 32 as Group L winners. | Real Madrid star Bellingham got on the end of a Bukayo Saka corner to break the deadlock just after the hour mark on a soggy day in New Jersey. | It was largely uninspiring stuff up to that point, but the opening goal had been coming and Bellingham then crossed for Kane to head in the second midway through the second half. | That was Kane's third goal of the tournament after he net…
(2026-06-27). Strong earthquake hits Hindu Kush, shaking Afghanistan and Pakistan. al-monitor.com June 27 (Reuters) – A strong earthquake struck Afghanistan's Hindu Kush region on Saturday, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre said, sending out tremors that could be felt from the capital Kabul across the border into neighbouring Pakistan.People ran out of their doors in panic in Swat district in northern Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, resident Daniyal Ahmad told Reuters. There were no immediate reports of casualties."It was very huge here in Swat and it lasted for quite a long time," he said.
(2026-06-27). Maritime body overseen by US Navy says route near Oman for ships. newarab.com 
(2026-06-27). State Lawmakers Are Increasingly Meddling in the Affairs of Public Universities. truthout.org Jennifer Brooks, a history professor at Auburn University, had barely unpacked from a trip out of town earlier this month when the messages started blowing up her phone. Texts from colleagues and rumors on social media delivered the unsettling news: The Auburn Board of Trustees had voted to dissolve the school's faculty senate and give itself ultimate authority over academic decisions… |
(2026-06-27). Friday 6/26: 26th Annual Folsom Juneteenth Weekend – Dia de Los Negros. indybay.org Leidesdorff Plaza – Diamond Jubilee | Reading Street & Leidesdorff Street | Historic Folsom District | 1854 Historic Chinatown Negro Bar, Sacramento County…
(2026-06-27). Día Nacional de la Defensa: Díaz-Canel recorrió estructuras defensivas en La Habana. radiohc.cu El presidente del Consejo de Defensa Nacional, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez visitó este viernes, en el Día Nacional de la Defensa, el puesto de Dirección de la Zona de Defensa Catedral, en el municipio de La Habana Vieja. | El jefe de Estado comprobó la preparación de las estructuras territoriales para enfrentar escenarios de conflicto y desastres. | Fuente: Canal Caribe…
(2026-06-27). L'Occidente spera in un crollo ma l'economia russa continua a resistere meglio del previsto. strategic-culture.su La pressione occidentale ha costretto Mosca a rompere le dipendenze, sostituire le forniture, sviluppare capacità nazionali e riorientare i propri rapporti economici verso il Sud Globale e l'Asia: ecco perché la strategia atlantista è destinata a segnare il passo. | Segue nostro Secondo il recente rapporto del tedesco Kiel Institute, il Fondo sovrano russo ha asset liquidi pari all'1,8% del PIL rispetto al 6,5% del 2022, mentre i prestit…