(2026-06-11). Trump says he has canceled scheduled strikes, bombings against Iran Thursday evening. ecns.cn President Donald Trump said he has canceled scheduled strikes and bombings against Iran on Thursday evening, citing progress in ongoing negotiations.S.strikes on Iran have effectively rendered the April ceasefire between the two countries"meaningless."‚ñ .
(2026-06-12). Tehran Launches Regional Counterattack On Washington's Assets. popularresistance.org Iran announced on 10 June its latest retaliatory missile and drone operations launched against US military assets in the Gulf and Jordan, following Washington's newest strikes on the Islamic Republic. | Washington struck Iran in response to what it claimed was the downing of a US helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz. | "In response to the aggression of the US terrorist army in areas in the south of the country under the false pretext of the downing of their helicopter, some US bases in the region were targeted by a powerful attack," the Iranian military announced on Wednesday.
(2026-06-12). Come Russia e Iran stanno riposizionando la geografia commerciale nel Mar Caspio. strategic-culture.su Il Mar Caspio non rappresenta più una rotta secondaria: sta diventando uno dei pilastri silenziosi della risposta eurasiatica all'egemonia statunitense. | Segue nostro Ri-orientamento strategico | Per anni la pressione militare contro l'Iran è stata concepita soprattutto da sud. Le basi statunitensi circondano il Golfo Persico, mentre Israele opera attività di intelligence dall'Azerbaigian e da altre aree vicine. La superiorità navale a…
(2026-06-12). The Iran conflict and the potential collapse of the 'Greater Israel' vision. onlineopinion.com.au As global support wanes and America looks inward, Israel faces a fateful choice between expansion and integration.
(2026-06-11). War scopes to expand beyond region if U.S. repeats anti-Iran attacks: Iran's top commander. ecns.cn War scopes to expand beyond region if U.But the president noted that the naval blockade will"remain in full force and effect"until a transaction is finalized, adding that time and place of the signing will be announced shortly.
(2026-06-11). Trump, Netanyahu discuss Iran negotiations over phone. ecns.cn President Donald Trump discussed the memorandum of understandingbeing formed with Iran to enter negotiations during a phone call on Thursday evening, read a statement by Netanyahus office.
(2026-06-12). Trump Says Iran Peace Deal Near as Hormuz Risks Persist. moderndiplomacy.eu Hopes for a diplomatic breakthrough between the United States and Iran rose after President Donald Trump said a peace agreement could be signed within days, potentially ending a three month conflict that has destabilized the Middle East and disrupted global energy markets. According to Trump, a memorandum of understanding has largely been agreed upon and …
(2026-06-12). Global Stocks Surge as Iran Peace Hopes Push Oil Lower. moderndiplomacy.eu Global financial markets rallied on Friday after U.S. President Donald Trump said a peace agreement with Iran could be signed within days, raising hopes that a three month conflict in the Gulf may be nearing an end. The prospect of a diplomatic breakthrough boosted investor confidence across Asia, Europe, and the United States. Asian equities …
(2026-06-12). Lebanon Is Not Netanyahu's Escape Route. moderndiplomacy.eu There is a familiar cruelty in the way Lebanon is treated whenever Israel wants to change the regional conversation. A village becomes a message. A suburb becomes a signal. A border town becomes a lever in someone else's negotiation. Last night's escalation was not an isolated military episode; it was part of a pattern that …
(2026-06-12). Repetitive folly: Israel's futile war in Lebanon deepens. onlineopinion.com.au Israel's war in Lebanon was meant to weaken Hezbollah. Instead, Hezbollah is adapting and the war is spreading.
(2026-06-11). Senior communist party officials of China, Cuba hold video call. ecns.cn BEIJING, June 11 ⚪ Liu Haixing, head of the International Department of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, held a video call with Emilio Lozada Garcia.
(2026-06-12). Global Sumud Activists Continue Hunger Strike. popularresistance.org Three weeks after being kidnapped by the Libyan Arab Armed Forces (LAAF), 10 of 11 volunteers of the Gaza-bound Global Sumud land convoy remain unlawfully detained in an immigration facility in Libya's eastern city of Benghazi. | The Global Sumud Flotilla coalition announced that Mehdi Bouzguenda (from Tunisia), was the only volunteer to be released and return to his country on Sunday, June 7. | The fate of the remaining 10 activists is still uncertain. Refusing both food and water, their "dry" hunger strike has continued for around 10 days, while they remain barred from communicating with the outside world. At t…
(2026-06-12). Everyone Loves the Knicks. Everyone Hates James Dolan. portside.org Everyone Loves the Knicks. Everyone Hates James Dolan. |
(2026-06-12). US Plans NATO Force Cuts in Europe. moderndiplomacy.eu The United States is reportedly preparing a significant reduction in the military assets it allocates to NATO operations in Europe, according to a New York Times report citing senior European officials. The proposed changes include fewer fighter jets, surveillance aircraft, and support capabilities available for alliance missions. Under the reported plan, the number of U.S. …
(2026-06-12). China Sanctions Philippine Defence Chief Amid South China Sea Dispute. moderndiplomacy.eu China has imposed sanctions on Philippine Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro and his close relatives, accusing him of making remarks that harmed China's interests and bilateral relations. The move follows Teodoro's repeated criticism of Beijing's actions in the South China Sea, where tensions have escalated as the Philippines pushes back against what it describes as Chinese …
(2026-06-12). This School District Received Death Threats For Standing Up For Immigrants. popularresistance.org Winooski, VT – The day's class started with a writing prompt: Do you feel safe in school? Why or why not? The students — whose families hail from across the globe and speak languages including Arabic, Nepali, Spanish and Somali — wrote their responses before reading them aloud. | "I feel safe in school because I saw the school doors are locked every time," one student said, "and I heard ICE is not here." | "If ICE comes to school, they are not allowed to go in," said another. | "ICE can't come in," said a third teen. | The sense of security students feel in this multilingual learner class at Winooski…
(2026-06-12). The Spectre of Gen Z Socialism Is Haunting the World…According to The Economist. portside.org The Spectre of Gen Z Socialism Is Haunting the World…According to The Economist |
(2026-06-11). China to celebrate its 'root and soul'. ecns.cn Thousands of celebrators are expected at events nationwide, including exhibitions, symposiums and public education programs, that have been scheduled to immerse the country in an atmosphere of cultural heritage and history to welcome China's annual Cultural and Natural Heritage Day, which falls on Saturday.
(2026-06-12). I Was Divided by Hopewell Indivisible on June 11! fightbackbetter.com On Thursday, June 11 I was at a recreational fitness site in Hopewell NJ and an acquaintance there who is also a political activist invited me to attend an event that occurred at 5: 30 pm (earlier today). The event was an Indivisible rally on Broad Street in Hopewell. Since it was on my way home I made an attempt to participate. I had the depicted sign in my vehicle so I brought that to the site. The Indivisible group had a couple of people on 3 of the corners and most of the group was on a fourth corner. I approached one of the smaller groups on one corner — showed them the sign — and explained how o…
(2026-06-11). China seeks greater imports from Europe. ecns.cn China stands ready to import more from Germany and the rest of Europe, Ling Ji, vice-minister of commerce and deputy international trade representative of China, said on Thursday, emphasizing the complementary nature of China-Germany economic relations and the vast opportunities offered by the Chinese market.
(2026-06-11). Lebanese president outlines conditions for peace with Israel. ecns.cn BEIRUT, June 11 ⚪ Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said Thursday that peace with Israel hinges on meeting key Lebanese demands, including an Israeli withdrawal.
(2026-06-11). Part of Pentagon locked down due to air quality issue ⚪ U.S. media. ecns.cn WASHINGTON, June 11 ⚪ Part of the Pentagon, the headquarters of the U.Were operating at the Pentagon in support of the Pentagon Force Protection Agencys Hazmat Team during a"hazardous materials incident."‚ñ .
(2026-06-12). New Caledonia's political parties finalise line-up for provincial elections. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Patrick Decloitre of RNZ Pacific New Caledonia's political parties are now in marching order to contest the upcoming local provincial elections scheduled to be held in just over a fortnight. The French High Commission has published an initial list of 24 political groupings are running for a seat in New Caledonia's three provincial assemblies…
(2026-06-11). World Cup opens in Mexico City. ecns.cn The 2026 FIFA World Cup officially began on Thursday with an opening ceremony at the Azteca Stadium that celebrated Mexican culture and the tournament's return to the historic venue. Host Mexico is due to face South Africa in the opening match.
(2026-06-12). The Entire Human Species Has Been Turned Into A Profit-Generating Machine. caitlinjohnstone.com.au The human species has essentially been transformed into a giant machine to generate profit for corporations. | Under capitalism, humanity exists to serve the interests of the corporation. We are all livestock; beasts of burden used to carry margin expansion forward from quarterly statement to quarterly statement. Enjoyment of life has no value other than the extent to which it can be used to increase the net worth of the shareholders. | That's why everyone's so unhappy. We're not living with purpose. We're not…
(2026-06-12). The Geopolitics of Critical Minerals: Competition for Resources in the Green Energy Transition. moderndiplomacy.eu "Rejoice! For by God, they have handed their land over to us." And then the world saw how the Arab Commander turned a basket of intended humiliation into the very omen that brought the Great Persian Empire crashing down. Sometimes, in arrogance or in folly, we fail to apprehend the long-term consequences of our immediate …
(2026-06-12). Europe wants to force Ukrainian refugees to return home to fight. responsiblestatecraft.org At a European Union summit earlier this month, Sweden's migration minister revealed that there is "strong support" among European governments for excluding military-aged Ukrainian men from the bloc's temporary protection scheme for Ukrainian refugees.The policy, which allows Ukrainian citizens to live and work in the European Union, currently covers
(2026-06-12). The climate crisis behind migration panic. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-12). Higher Education Must Not Become A Research Arm Of Militarized Power. popularresistance.org What happens to higher education when institutions dedicated to critical thought increasingly align themselves with the logics of war, surveillance, and national security? Unless we mount an organized resistance, we may viscerally experience the answer to this question all too soon. | We are already watching this transformation play out in both the U.S. and Canada as universities face growing pressure to align their missions, research agendas, and pedagogical practices with the values, priorities, and imperatives of a society increasingly organized around the logic of war.
(2026-06-12). Canada Post workers vote reluctantly for concessions-filled contracts as government-backed jobs massacre continues. wsws.org After over two years of the CUPW leadership isolating postal workers, conniving behind the scenes with management and the government, and blocking any attempt to broaden the fight to other sections of workers confronting the same attacks, the prevailing mood among workers was that they had no option but to accept…
(2026-06-12). "Work or starve" : Trump's SNAP cuts drive millions from food stamp rolls. wsws.org Veterans, individuals experiencing homelessness, parents whose youngest child is 14 or older, and people who were in foster care at age 18 are among the groups stripped of previously held exemptions from providing documentation of work to receive SNAP benefits.
(2026-06-12). High school and university student demonstrations across Chile oppose criminalization of youth, violence in schools and austerity cuts in education. wsws.org Several generations of Chilean students have passed through an educational system systematically stripped of resources, handed to profiteers and disrupted by closures and regulatory failures.
(2026-06-12). Educators in US and UK support fight against Australian Education Union sellout. wsws.org Teachers in the United States and Britain have sent messages of solidarity to teachers and Education Support staff in Victoria fighting a sellout union-Labor deal.
(2026-06-11). Humanoid robots enter mass market. ecns.cn As leading Chinese humanoid robot makers unveil increasingly affordable models, advances in manufacturing, supply chain localization and growing production volumes are pushing the sector into a new phase of commercial adoption.
(2026-06-12). 23rd IISS Shangri-La Dialogue: Can Southeast Asia still be a Zone of Peace, Freedom and Neutrality? moderndiplomacy.eu Contrast the speeches of the U.S. Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, and the Secretary-General of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Dr Kao Kim Hourn, at the 23rd IISS Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on 30 May 2026. It raises the question of whether the U.S. and Southeast Asia, except perhaps the Philippines, which is …
(2026-06-12). Merz's government statement: War abroad, social counterrevolution at home. wsws.org World power politics, attacks on social rights and military rearmament are Merz's priorities ahead of the European Council meeting in Brussels in mid-June.
(2026-06-12). Co-hosts Mexico kick off 2026 World Cup with a victory. newarab.com 
Mexico beat South Africa 2-0 in Mexico's victory launched a sprawling tournament of 48 teams that will last nearly six weeks. | Julian Quinone…
(2026-06-12). There's No Room for Palestine in "Viewpoint Diversity" portside.org There's No Room for Palestine in "Viewpoint Diversity" |
(2026-06-11). U.S. forces disable 3rd oil tanker in Gulf of Oman this week. ecns.cn "The blockade is being enforced impartially against vessels of all nations entering or departing Iranian ports and coastal areas, including all Iranian ports on the Arabian Gulfand Gulf of Oman, "the command added.
(2026-06-12). CARTOONS: Mark David should stay away from pool parties. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-11). China enhances organ transport efficiency. ecns.cn China's streamlined transport channel for delivering lifesaving donated organs has significantly improved the efficiency and availability of transplant organs over the past decade, while public awareness on organ donation has also grown steadily, authorities and experts said on Thursday.
(2026-06-11). Dan Jarvis appointed as new British defence secretary. ecns.cn LONDON, June 11 ⚪ Dan Jarvis was appointed on Thursday evening as Britains new defence secretary, replacing John Healey, who resigned earlier in the day over disputes about defense spending.
(2026-06-12). How Big Oil Wrecked Your Summer. portside.org How Big Oil Wrecked Your Summer |
(2026-06-12). Bafana Bafana showed resilience in tough World Cup fixture. sanews.gov.za Bafana Bafana showed resilience in tough World Cup fixture | Gauteng MEC for Education, Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation, Lebogang Maile, has praised Bafana Bafana's relentless effort and attitude to never give up following their 2-0 defeat to Mexico in the FIFA World Cup opening game on Thursday night. ⚪ "Our boys showed resilience against all odds. They never folded and kept it going until the end. They battled hard for the badge and the aspirations of millions of South Africans back home. ⚪ "We say to them football is a game of mistakes and chances and against a top 15 ranked team with such overwhelming…
(2026-06-12). Iran Warns Of World Cup Suspensions Over Political Symbols. popularresistance.org Iran is warning that it will suspend its team's matches at the 2026 World Cup if "unofficial" flags or political slogans are seen or heard at stadiums. Moreover, the team is referring to the Lion and Sun flag. The flag in question is recognised as an anti-government symbol. It is popular among some — though not all — dissidents and supporters of the Pahlavi monarchy. | Reuters quoted Iranian media as saying Sports Minister Ahmad Donyamali confirmed that Iran had informed FIFA of the need to prevent such incidents.
(2026-06-12). Trash and dignity: The rise of inclusive recycling projects in Latin America. globalvoices.org Invisible workers powering a circular economy in Latin AmericaGlobal Voices Eloisa Cartonera books, made by unhoused workers. While the project was born in Argentina, it has expanded to other Latin American countries, like Perú, Ecuador, Chile and Colombia. ( This story is part of Global Voices' May 2026 Spotlight series,
(2026-06-12). Ohio Unites Against Autonomous Weapons Factory. popularresistance.org Columbus, Ohio—Artists, activists, and community members gathered amongst…
(2026-06-11). China will continue to share development opportunities with other countries: vice premier. ecns.cn BEIJING, June 11 ⚪ China is steadfastly expanding high-standard opening up and will continue to share development opportunities with other countries and deliver more certainty and stability to the world economy.Chinese Vice Premier Zhang Guoqing said on Thursday.
(2026-06-12). The Right's "Election Fraud" Cry for Midterms Previewed in Primaries. theintercept.com 
(2026-06-12). Israel releases Hamas co-founder after two years of detention. newarab.com 
The son of a Hamas co-founder said that Israeli authorities released his father in the occupied West Bank on Thursday after Hassan Yousef, 71, was "freed near the southern West Bank city of Yousef is a senior leader of Hamas in the West Bank, having co-founded the group in the 1980…
(2026-06-11). China's zero-tariff policy creates new opportunities for African exports, investment: officials. ecns.cn JOHANNESBURG, June 11 ⚪ Chinas zero-tariff treatment for 53 African countries is expected to create new opportunities for exports and investment across the continent, business insiders and officials from southern Africa said on Thursday.
(2026-06-12). In an age of 'false realism,' Pope Leo presses for strategic restraint. responsiblestatecraft.org Observers could easily dismiss Pope Leo XIV's "Magnifica Humanitas" as just another document on artificial intelligence. But under the surface lies a deeper question: whether modern political elites still have both the ability and the moral clarity to place restraints on power.The era of technology poses a choice between power domination and collective responsibility. Leo writes that technology "takes on the characteristics of those who devise, finance, regulate and use it." The pope's analysis has consequences for international affairs: for the regulation of AI development and deployment, the conduct of war…
(2026-06-12). How Policing Teen Hangouts Became a Key Issue in D.C. Mayor's Race. theintercept.com 
Kenyan McDuffie says DC needs to crack down on youth gatherings to stave off the Trump administration. Janeese Lewis George argues that's playing into Trump's hand.
(2026-06-11). China announces sanctions against Philippine defense secretary, his relatives. ecns.cn A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson announced sanctions against Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. and his relatives on Thursday.
(2026-06-12). Trump's ERAM cruise missiles for Ukraine blow up his peace overtures to Russia. strategic-culture.su
(2026-06-12). Inflation and Revisiting Section 230 — Make Musk and Zuckerberg Pay. cepr.net
(2026-06-12). Security Crises Around The Sahel: Nigeria And The Alliance Of Sahel States. popularresistance.org Security crises in West Africa cannot be understood in isolation but as reflections of a state's prioritization of popular sovereignty or foreign alignment. Unlike Nigeria, the African masses in Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger are strategically organized to bolster national security and Pan-African unity. From April 25-26th, the Islamist terrorist group Jama'at Nusrat al Islam wal Muslimeen (JNIM), in coordination with the Tuareg separatist movement the Front de libération de l'Azawad (FLA), conducted attacks on several cities across Mali.
(2026-06-11). Trump calls off Iran strikes, citing progress in talks. scmp.com US President Donald Trump said on Thursday he had cancelled planned military strikes against Iran after negotiations with Tehran reached what he described as the highest levels of the Iranian leadership and received approval from all parties involved. | "Based on the fact that discussions with the Islamic Republic of Iran have been brought to the highest level of Iranian leadership and approved, I have, as President of the United States of America, cancelled the scheduled strikes and bombings…
(2026-06-11). Trump Says He Has 'Canceled' Plans To Bomb Iran for Third Night. news.antiwar.com Updated on June 11, 2026, at 6: 21 pm EST President Trump said on Thursday that he has "canceled" plans for a third night of strikes on Iran based on alleged progress in talks with Iran, which hasn't been confirmed by Tehran. "Based on the fact that discussions with the Islamic Republic of Iran have been …
(2026-06-11). Tehran says no final decision as Trump touts imminent deal. al-monitor.com Tehran said Friday it had not reached a final decision on a deal to end the Middle East war, despite US President Donald Trump claiming an agreement could be signed in days and cancelling threatened strikes on Iran.Trump's statements fueled a stock market rally and tanked oil prices, again spurring hopes a resolution was nearing in the war triggered by US-Israeli strikes in February.
(2026-06-11). US military says none of its warships struck in Strait of Hormuz. al-monitor.com June 10 (Reuters) – No U.S. warships have been struck in the Strait of Hormuz, the U.S. military said on Wednesday, after Iran's state media said initial reports indicated U.S. ships near the strait were targeted by missile and drones launched by Iranian armed forces.Commercial ships also continue to transit in and out of the Strait of Hormuz, the U.S. Central Command said in a separate post on X after Iran's top joint military command said the strait was closed for the passage of any vessels. (Reporting by Costas Pitas; Editing by Don Durfee)…
(2026-06-11). All US Options for Ending the Iran War Are Terrible, Warns US Defence Analyst. bylinetimes.com The conventional wisdom is that US President Donald Trump will eventually negotiate a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and bring the war in Iran to a close. Nafeez Ahmed in Byline Times has argued the reverse is true: that the strait may now be closed for good, and that this is Either way, Trump's constant announcements (he's up to
(2026-06-11). Alexander Zevin: Trump's Gulf War. newleftreview.org Asymmetries of the US-Israeli assault on Iran, as an uneasy balance holds between Tehran's tourniquet on the Strait of Hormuz—and the world economy—and the enormous firepower of the aggressors, at the end of the first round.
(2026-06-11). Trump says attack on Kharg Island off the table for now. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, June 11 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump said on Thursday that a threatened U.S. military operation against Kharg Island was off the table for now as he girded for what could be an agreement with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. (Reporting by Steve Holland;Editing by David Ljunggren)…
(2026-06-11). Iranian, U.S. forces clash at sea as Iran announces full closure of Strait of Hormuz ⚪ media. ecns.cn Iranian, U.Central Command on social media platform X, stating its forces had begun launching"additional self-defense strikes"against multiple targets in Iran in response to what it called Irans"unwarranted and continued aggression."‚ñ .
(2026-06-11). Iran reports water cuts for nearly 20,000 after U.S. strikes, threatens legal action: media. ecns.cn This photo taken with a mobile phone shows merchant vessels stranded in the waters of the Strait of Hormuz, near Khasab, a small town in northern Oman, May 29, 2026..
(2026-06-11). US Bombs Water Facilities in Iran, a Possible War Crime Violation. truthout.org On Wednesday, the U.S. military bombed what appeared to be drinking water facilities in southwestern Iran, near the contested Strait of Hormuz. It is so far unclear whether the strikes, which occurred near the village of Bemani, were an intentional attempt to destroy civilian infrastructure. Such an attack would be classified as a war crime under international law. |
(2026-06-11). Trump says great settlement on Iran to be signed soon and strait will open. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, June 11 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday the Strait of Hormuz would be opened as soon as a "great settlement" of the war in Iran was signed, an event he said he expected would happen within days. "We just made a great settlement of the war with Iran", Trump told reporters in the Oval Office."The strait will officially open as soon as we sign, which could be soon, very soon, maybe over the weekend in Europe," he said. (Reporting by Humeyra Pamuk, Katharine Jackson;Editing by David Ljunggren)…
(2026-06-11). Trump says U.S. secretly escorted over 200 commercial ships through Hormuz Strait. ecns.cn WASHINGTON, June 10 ⚪ U.President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the U.S.military has secretly assisted more than 200 commercial vessels in transiting the Strait of Hormuz since last month.
(2026-06-11). Iran announces closure of Strait of Hormuz after US attacks. al-monitor.com June 11 (Reuters) – Iran's top joint military command announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, including oil tankers and commercial ships, saying any vessel that will attempt passage will be shot at. (Reporting by Menna Alaa El Din, Ahmed Tolba and Yomna Ehab; Editing by Chris Reese)…
(2026-06-11). US targets Cuba oil giant as Beijing and Havana deepen party ties. scmp.com The Trump administration on Thursday imposed sanctions on Cuba's state-owned oil and gas company, escalating pressure on Havana's communist government and targeting a sector central to the island's worsening energy crisis. | The move came hours after senior Chinese and Cuban officials held a video conference to discuss bilateral cooperation and party-to-party ties.
(2026-06-11). China's Falling Fuel Demand Eases Pressure on Oil Markets. moderndiplomacy.eu Three months into the Iran war, the oil market is adjusting to the fact that China, the largest importer of oil, needs significantly less fuel than before. Gasoline sales at Sinopec, China's top petrol station operator, fell 8% in April compared to the previous year, while diesel sales dropped by 6%. This decline is surprising …
(2026-06-11). Let's Identify Those Who Want War, Not Peace. ummid.com A very important question today is — who wants the Iran-USA-Israel-Lebanon war to continue and who wants the Russia-Ukraine war to continue…
(2026-06-11). On cam: Trump reveals plan to bomb Iran again while Arab ally visits Tehran for peace talks | Mojtaba. hindustantimes.com As tensions remain high between the U.S. and Iran, President Donald Trump is signaling the possibility of further military action even as diplomatic efforts gather pace. A Qatari delegation has arrived in Tehran for high-stakes talks aimed at easing the crisis, while Iran claims its recent retaliation successfully struck multiple U.S. targets across the Gulf.
(2026-06-11). Is the Iran War tipping the Gulf away from the U.S.? strategic-culture.su By Ted SNIDER | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The countries that have borne the brunt of Iranian retaliation have an incentive to…
(2026-06-11). Tensions rise after U.S. helicopter downed. ecns.cn Tensions between Iran and the United States reignited after Washington blamed Tehran for the downing of a U.S. military helicopter, prompting retaliation from Iran and likely adding obstacles to ending the war amid weeks of deadlock.
(2026-06-11). Headlines for June 11, 2026. democracynow.org U.S. Continues to Strike Iran for a Second Day in a Row, U.S. Attacks Tanker Off the Coast of Oman, Killing 3 Indian Sailors, Amnesty International Accuses Israel of Ethnic Cleansing in the West Bank, FBI Conducts Raids of Pro-Palestinian Activists in Michigan, Anti-Immigrant Riots Continue in Belfast as Police Deploy Water Cannons to Quell Second Night of Unrest, U.S. Inflation Hits Highest Level in 3 Years Driven by Increasing Gas Prices, New Jersey Health Inspectors Find Unsafe and Unsanitary Food Prep at Delaney Hall, GAO Report Finds Sweeping Failures at ICE Jail in Fort Bliss, Texas, U.S. Measles Cases Top…
(2026-06-11). Iran-born engineer wins bail ahead of U.S. trial tied to deadly drone strike. al-monitor.com By Nate RaymondBOSTON, June 11 (Reuters) – A U.S. judge on Thursday allowed an Iranian-born engineer to be released on bail just days before his trial on charges linked to a deadly drone attack on a U.S. military base in Jordan carried out by Iran-backed militants in 2024.U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani in Boston had previously declined to release Mahdi Sadeghi, a dual U.S.-Iranian citizen, from custody, citing the risk he might flee to avoid trial. He is charged with conspiracy to illegally procure technology used in a navigation system for Iran's military drones.
(2026-06-11). Hegseth: U.S. to bomb in Iran on Wednesday. al-monitor.com LOS ANGELES, June 10 (Reuters) – U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the United States will hit Iran hard on on Wednesday and bomb "key facilities."(Reporting by Daphne Psaledakis, Writing by Christian Martinez; editing by Michelle Nichols )…
(2026-06-11). Trump dares Iran again even as Mojtaba bombs 21 US targets in Arab nations; US Army in trouble. hindustantimes.com Tensions between the United States and Iran remain high as President Donald Trump warns of further action while Tehran vows it will not surrender under pressure. With both sides trading accusations over ceasefire violations and stalled diplomacy, fears are growing that the fragile truce could unravel and trigger a new phase of confrontation across the Middle East.
(2026-06-11). Workers Struggles: Europe, Middle East & Africa. wsws.org One in two workers at France's national railways walk out over pay and conditions; further protests across Iran's cities by high school students, academics, sacked steel workers and medical students as living standards plummet due to US sanctions and savage bombardment; miners at strategic copper mine in the Congo strike over poverty pay and conditions…
(2026-06-11). Irán atacó 18 objetivos militares de EEUU tras bombardeo estadounidense contra sur iraní. cubadebate.cu Tras un ataque estadounidense más temprano contra zonas del sur iraní, el CGRI de Irán atacó en la noche del miércoles 18 objetivos militares de EE.UU. en Kuwait y Baréin, incluidos sistemas de radar en el Cuartel General de la Quinta Flota, y declaró cierre en Ormuz para todos los buques, incluidos petroleros y buques comerciales, advirtiendo que "cualquier tránsito será objeto de ataque".
(2026-06-11). New Iran war begins? Hegseth confirms US strikes after Trump greenlights attack: 'Tap, tap, tap…'. hindustantimes.com This video covers a press briefing involving Pete Hegseth at U.S. Central Command, where he discusses escalating tensions between the United States and Iran. The statement highlights military readiness, ongoing briefings, and the possibility of strikes if diplomatic negotiations fail. Reporters question recent operations and casualties, while the response emphasizes strategic secrecy and operational intent. The messaging reflects a hardline defense posture combined with diplomatic pressure, referencing President Trump's stance and CENTCOM's role. The overall situation portrays rising geopolitical tension in the M…
(2026-06-11). Trump Claims that US Will Hit Iran 'Very Hard' as US Forces in Region Are Struck. orinocotribune.com The US president stated that they were "very close to an agreement" but that Tehran continued to "slow down" Washington. | US President Trump announced that US forces will launch a new wave of attacks against Iran today, continuing the offensive begun the previous day. | "We'll see what happens, but we attacked them hard yesterday, and today we're going to attack them hard again," he claimed. | Furthermore, the president reaffirmed that the new attacks against Iran are in response to the downing, this Monday, of a US AH-64 Apache attack helicopter near the coast of Oman by Iranian forces. | "Based on the helicopt…
(2026-06-11). Twenty-two countries tell Iran to stop attacks our. al-monitor.com Twenty-two countries including the United States and European nations jointly warned Iran on Thursday to stop attacking people "on our soil".Iran's security services were condemned for their "deplorable" use of international and local criminal gangs for plots in Europe, North America and Australia."Attempts to kill, kidnap, harass, intimidate, or otherwise attack people on our soil, undermines national sovereignty and international norms. These actions must stop immediately," the countries said in a joint statement.
(2026-06-11). Qatari Delegation Arrives in Tehran for Efforts To End War. orinocotribune.com A Qatari delegation has arrived in Tehran for talks on bilateral relations and regional developments, including diplomatic efforts to end the US war on Iran. | According to Iranian news agency ISNA, the visit is expected to include consultatio…
(2026-06-11). Thursday 6/11: Webinar: Vets Say NO to the Iran War. indybay.org Online | masspeace.us/VetsSayNo…
(2026-06-11). Google's new AI-fueled search bar threatens to further upend journalism industry. therealnews.com 
This article was originally published by Google made an announcement last month that could turn the journalism world upside down, accelerating the internet's shift toward an overwhelmingly AI-driven landscape and serving the Trump agenda of media suppression. | At its de…
(2026-06-11). At Least 13 Killed in Southern, Eastern Lebanon Strikes as Israel Again Hits Tyre Hospital. news.antiwar.com Israel maintains that they're exclusively attacking Hezbollah in their invasion of Lebanon, and that they take extraordinary measures to avoid hitting civilians. The sheer number of times they've attacked hospitals, however, especially in the city of Tyre, challenges those claims. Once again Thursday, Israeli forces struck the area near the Hiram Hospital in Tyre, killing …
(2026-06-11). Israeli Displacement and Killings of Civilians in Lebanon Rage On. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A nurse looks out of the Jabal Amel Hospital at areas struck during an Israeli airstrike in the southern port city of Tyre, Lebanon, June 2, 2026. | © 2026 Mohammed Zaatari/AP Photo…
(2026-06-11). Genocide lobby benefits from EU anti-racist fund. electronicintifada.net Pro-Israel groups treat opposition to Zionism as a hate crime.
(2026-06-11). The U.S. and Israeli campaign to liquidate the ICC is working. Countries of conscience must intervene. mondoweiss.net 
The recent suspension of ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan over allegations of sexual misconduct, despite a lack of evidence, shows the U.S., Israel, and their Western allies will stop at nothing to torpedo any effort to hold Israel accountable for genocide.
(2026-06-11). Legal Profession Revolt Against The UK Judge Whose Job Is To Protect Israel's Genocide. scheerpost.com Judge Johnson so rigged the trial of anti-genocide activists that 1000s of legal professionals have urged him to step down from the sentencing hearing. But Johnson's dirty work is not yet complete Jonathan Cook Substack The trial of the Filton Four reaches its climax on Friday. Judge Jeremy Johnson will decide the sentences of four …
(2026-06-11). Fabricarán en Cuba nuevo lote de Ecomóviles. radiohc.cu Cuba reanudó la fabricación de pequeños microbuses ecomóviles para aliviar la transportación de pasajeros ante la difícil situación causada por el genocida bloqueo económico y energético del gobierno de Estados Unidos. | José Lorenzo García, delegado del Ministerio del Transporte en la provincia de Sancti Spíritus, dijo al diario Granma que la intención es construir un nuevo lote de otros 50 equipos, una cifra similar a los fabricados hasta el momento en esa región del país y que funcionan en la cabecera provincial espirituana y los municipios de Trinidad, Yaguajay y Cabaiguán. | Ordenados en rutas o itinerarios…
(2026-06-11). Cuban electrical system: Victim of the atrocious U.S. economic war. radiohc.cu Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, Cuba's Minister of Foreign Affairs, denounced the actions of the United States' economic war and its impact on the precarious state of the national electrical system (SEN). | Through X, the Cuban foreign minister asserted that blaming the Cuban government for the state of the country's electrical infrastructure is a lie to conceal the crime that Washington is committing against the people of the island. | The head of Cuban diplomacy recalled that Presidential Memoranda NSPM-5 of 2017 and 2026 establish financial and commercial strangulation and persecution as the core of the suffocation…
(2026-06-11). Cuba denounces blockade at International Labor Conference. radiohc.cu Jesús Otamendiz López, Cuba's Minister of Labor and Social Security, denounced this Wednesday before the 114th International Labor Conference in Geneva the impact of the United States' economic, commercial, and financial blockade against the island, which includes the total interruption of fuel supplies for more than five months. | According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' website, Cubaminrex, the head of the Cuban delegation stated that the measures aim to provoke a humanitarian crisis and directly affect workers and their families. | He also declared that in the area of ‚Ä&at…
(2026-06-11). Cerro Pelado en la memoria a 60 años de la gran epopeya. radiohc.cu Con un acto político-cultural en la Escuela Superior de Formación de Atletas de Alto Rendimiento 'Cerro Pelado' fueron conmemorados este miércoles los 60 años de la histórica travesía protagonizada por la delegación deportiva cubana que en 1966 desafió las maniobras del Gobierno de EEUU para impedir su participación en los X Juegos Centroamericanos y del Caribe de San Juan, Puerto Rico. | La ceremonia estuvo presidida por Osvaldo Vento Montiller, presidente del Instituto Nacional de Deportes, Educación Física y Recreación (Inder), y representantes de organizaciones políticas y de masas. | Asistieron, además, como…
(2026-06-11). Comenzó a generar electricidad el último proyecto de energía solar en la Escuela Latinoamericana de Medicina apoyado por MediCuba Europa. cubadebate.cu Este miércoles comenzó a generar electricidad el cuarto y último proyecto de energía solar fotovoltaica en la Escuela Latinoamericana de Medicina (ELAM), impulsado por la red solidaria MediCuba Europa. Con una potencia total instalada de 208 kWp, se cubre alrededor del 50% de la demanda energética del centro.
(2026-06-11). Recuerdan en Cuba a líder saharaui. radiohc.cu 
Un acto por el Día de los Mártires y en recordación a El Ualí Mustafá Sayed, líder de la independencia de la República àÅrabe Saharaui Democrática (RASD), se desarrolló en la escuela para niños con discapacidad intelectual con el mismo nombre, ubicada en los predios de Ciudad Libertad, en el municipio Marianao.
(2026-06-11). Cuban Elite Baseball League: Four Seats for an Uncertain Ending. radiohc.cu Havana, June 11 (RHC) — With eight games remaining, the IV Cuban Baseball Elite League enters its decisive curve today with Industriales and Las Tunas almost safe and three contenders vying for a spot in the semifinals. | Starting this Thursday, the schedule ignites three key matches: Industriales hosts Holguín at the Latinoamericano Stadium, Artemisa visits Matanzas at the Victoria de Girón Stadium, and Las Tunas opens its home court, the Julio Antonio Mella Stadium, to Mayabeque—games that could significantly alter the outcome of the playoffs. | The Leones (21-11) are marching along as the favorites,…
(2026-06-11). Dignatarios de Brasil y México ratifican rechazo al bloqueo de EE.UU. contra Cuba. radiohc.cu Los presidentes de Brasil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, y de México, Claudia Sheinbaum, ratificaron su rechazo al bloqueo impuesto por Estados Unidos contra Cuba, durante una videoconferencia en la que abordaron temas bilaterales e internacionales. | En una publicación en redes sociales, el mandatario del gigante sudamericano difundió detalles sobre ese diálogo, en el cual, según indicó, los dos líderes confirmaron su posición a favor del fin de ese cerco mantenido por Washington contra la isla hace más de seis décadas. | Además, Lula expresó que compartieron su preocupación por la grave situación humanitaria en el…
(2026-06-11). World Conference of Classics calls for deeper dialogue among civilizations. ecns.cn The Second World Conference of Classics concluded in Athens, Greece, on Wednesday with participants calling for stronger international academic cooperation and deeper dialogue among civilizations, while highlighting the relevance of classical wisdom in addressing contemporary global challenges.
(2026-06-11). Israel's Netanyahu is Annexing Gaza, regardless of "Board of Peace" juancole.com ( Currently, much of the international debate centers on a single official: Bulgarian di…
(2026-06-11). Israeli Strikes Kill at Least Three Palestinians in Gaza. news.antiwar.com Israeli attacks in Gaza on Thursday killed at least two Palestinians, according to the Palestinian medics speaking to Reuters, as the IDF continues its constant violations of the US-backed ceasefire deal. The Palestinian news agency WAFA reported that one of the strikes targeted a residential building in Gaza City, killing one and wounding several others. …
(2026-06-11). Thursday 6/25: Calling Party for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/cp625…
(2026-06-11). Nancy Fraser: Gaza as World Event. newleftreview.org The global reverberations of Israel's destruction of Gaza, understood as world event—an epochal turning point which serves to reveal the changing nature of the times. Philosophical reflections on the rise of a new-era McCarthyism in Germany and the US.
(2026-06-11). UK, Australia, Canada launch $4m peace fund for Israel-Palestine conflict. aljazeera.com Fund will provide humanitarian support to Palestinians, crack down on Israeli settlers and support Gaza peace plan.
(2026-06-11). Israeli war denies Gaza sports journalists 2026 World Cup access. newarab.com 
Youssef Baalousheh has covered roughly 40 international and regional tournaments across his career, travelling between six and nine months a year to photograph stadiums around the world. Today, the 54-year-old father of eight follows what sports coverage he can on his phone when he has a signal. | Those 40 tournaments were the architecture of his professional life. They took him across football, volleyball, basketball, tennis, cycling, and athletics, a career built on movement, on being present at the moment a body crosses a finish line or a ball hits the back of a net. | He was one of Gaza's most widely travelle…
(2026-06-11). Under the Banner of 'State Re-engineering,' Venezuela Begins Restructuring Amid Fears of IMF-Style State Shrinking. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( The website features an online survey and a technical section designed for citizens to attach documents, projects,…
(2026-06-11). Urgent Need to Restore Harmony as Festivals Become New Ground to Spread Hate. ummid.com There is an urgent need to restore love and harmony between diverse sections of our society as the right wing groups backed by the BJP and RSS are using religious festivals as the new ground to spread communal hate.
(2026-06-11). Friday 6/12: Papal encyclical on AI online roundtable. indybay.org Join with Google Meet | meet.google.com/uwe-oeaw-ppi…
(2026-06-11). Sunday 6/14: Fremont; Flag Day Resistance Protest. indybay.org Intersection of Mowry Ave and Fremont Blvd. | Fremont, CA…
(2026-06-11). World Cup 2026: Full match schedule, groups, teams and start times. aljazeera.com Al Jazeera's teams, groups, key dates and kickoff times list for World Cup 2026 in Canada, Mexico and the United States.
(2026-06-11). Tributes continue for King Makhosonke II. sanews.gov.za Tributes continue for King Makhosonke II | Tributes continue to pour in for His Majesty King Makhosonke II, King of the amaNdebele nation, who passed away on Tuesday. ⚪ The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Velenkosini Hlabisa, conveyed his condolences following the passing of the king at the age of 65. ⚪ "Minister Hlabisa extends his heartfelt condolences to Her Majesty Queen Sekhothali, the Royal Family, the amaNdebele as a whole, and the broader traditional leadership fraternity during this difficult time," the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) sai…
(2026-06-11). US-Iran Exchange of Fire is the new Diplomacy. juancole.com The Conversation) — The US military launched
(2026-06-11). The Battle Of Socorro, New Mexico And Uprising Against AI Data Centers. popularresistance.org If there is any place on the map that captures the depth of the global revolt over AI data centers, it might well be little Socorro County, New Mexico. Located astride the Rio Grande and almost smack dab in the center of New Mexico, at first glance, rural Socorro County seems an unlikely center for the rebellion. | But at a May town hall, matters of environment and climate change, gaping economic inequality and creeping oligarchy, local land use, legacies of the nuclear weapons age and space exploration, democratic governance and transparency, and then some all boiled over in a lively, memorable meeting fit for t…
(2026-06-11). Gold is now the top reserve asset. Is dollar dominance at risk? aljazeera.com Gold now accounts for 27% of global reserve holdings, overtaking US Treasuries as the world's largest reserve asset.
(2026-06-11). UK defence minister Healey quits, says PM Starmer's plans fail to keep country safe. geo.tv 
British Defence Secretary John Healey walks on Downing Street, to attend a cabinet meeting, the day before the State Opening of Parliament, in London, Britain, May 12, 2026.— Reuters/FileHealey resigns over delayed, disputed DIP.Resignation comes after Streeting quit in May.Military…
(2026-06-11). KCET 2026 Result Today: Link, Steps to Check. ummid.com The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) is declaring the result of the UGCET 2026, also known as KCET 2026, on its official website 'cetonline.karnataka.gov.in' today i.e. Saturday June 06, 2026.
(2026-06-11). AI Chatbots as Digital Diplomats. moderndiplomacy.eu What happens when citizens of a country start trusting a US-engineered AI chatbot for political advice over their own local government? A few months ago, a survey found that Gen Z Americans trust social media more than government institutions for political information. Some found this alarming and a crisis for democracy, but at least in …
(2026-06-11). Comicomment: No room for childhood. ecns.cn Beneath the banner of the so-called "beacon of human rights," some children are still paying the price of adulthood far too soon.
(2026-06-11). Nation urged to unite behind Bafana Bafana as World Cup excitement returns. sanews.gov.za Nation urged to unite behind Bafana Bafana as World Cup excitement returns | As South Africans count down the hours to Bafana Bafana's highly anticipated clash against Mexico tonight, eThekwini Municipality Mayor Cyril Xaba has called on the nation to rally behind the national team and embrace the spirit that united the country during the 2010 FIFA World Cup. | A wave of excitement is sweeping across the country as supporters don their green and gold and prepare to back Bafana Bafana in their crucial Group A encounter, scheduled for a 9pm kick-off. | The fixture evokes memories of South Africa's historic opening…
(2026-06-11). Ethiopia must not be dragged back into war. aljazeera.com TPLF hardliners, backed by Eritrea, are threatening to drag Ethiopia back into a war its people have already rejected.
(2026-06-11). Why tech titans' IPOs matter as much in China as in the US. scmp.com Blockbuster initial public offerings from tech champions such as Anthropic and SpaceX are about to fundamentally reshape global capital markets. | This wave will redirect capital flows and alter valuations across the tech sector. As competition intensifies, investors worldwide will be forced to completely rethink where future returns will come from. For China, the rise of these companies will intensify an already fierce contest for global capital, putting further strain on foreign investment…
(2026-06-11). Indonesian Authorities Intensify Crackdown on Documentary. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Representatives of the Merauke indigenous community with Yasinta Moiwend (center) protested in Jakarta against the large-scale rice field development project that threatens their land in Indonesia, 2025. | © 2025 Greenpeace…
(2026-06-11). Attend UK public meetings: Your Party's collapse—Time to build the Socialist Equality Party. wsws.org The Socialist Equality Party's message to workers and students is that it is time to break out of the cycle of betrayals. Our public meetings will discuss the building of a genuine socialist and internationalist party of the working class.
(2026-06-11). He Went To Celebrate The Lakers Win. And Came Home With His Arm Broken By LAPD. lataco.com In 2022, Pablo Vera sued the City of Los Angeles and the LAPD for excessive force and violating his civil rights. Six years after the alleged attack, Vera finally had his day in court.
(2026-06-11). Watch Tonight: Venus, Jupiter to be at kissing distance. ummid.com Venus-Jupiter Conjunction: Watch tonight when Venus and Jupiter — the two brightest planets of our solar system, will come in conjunction again.
(2026-06-11). UGEAC 2026 Merit List, Rank Card Today – Check Here. ummid.com The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECE) is releasing today i.e. Monday June 08 2026 UGEAC Merit List 2026 and Rank Card prepared for Under Graduate Engineering Admission Counselling conducted for admission in First Year BE / BTech engineering courses in Government Engineering Colleges of Bihar on its official website bceceboard.bihar.gov.in.
(2026-06-11). How a Baby Bottle Washer Safely Helps Protect Your Newborn From Harmful Bacteria. moguldom.com 
Yes, a baby bottle washer can help reduce your newborn's exposure to harmful bacteria when it thoroughly washes, sanitizes, and dries feeding parts, and when you use it correctly every time. If you've ever stared at a bottle nipple at 2: 00 AM and wondered whether it was really clean, you're not overthinking it. Newborns often …
(2026-06-11). Huerta pumps up AFL-CIO crowd with calls for economic and political democracy. peoplesworld.org 
MINNEAPOLIS—Legendary labor leader Delores Huerta, aged 96, pumped up the crowd at the AFL-CIO convention in Minneapolis with a wide-ranging speech urging action on everything from migrants' rights to the Equal Rights Amendment to the PRO Act to health insurance for the nation's farmworkers. Huerta, the co-founder of the United Farm Workers, and author of …
(2026-06-11). 'Break their will!' Republicans want Trump to fight Iran, not make deal. responsiblestatecraft.org As signals
(2026-06-11). US '26 vs Qatar '22: Double standards in BBC World Cup coverage. newarab.com 
The BBC will broadcast the opening ceremony of The decision signals a marked shift from
(2026-06-11). South Korea vs Czechia: World Cup group match — teams, start and lineups. aljazeera.com Asian giants South Korea face two-time runners-up Czechia in the second match of the opening day of World Cup 2026.
(2026-06-11). JoSAA 2026 Mock Seat Allotment 1 Today: Link, Steps to Check. ummid.com The Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) for admission to IITs, NITs, IIEST, IIITs and Other-GFTIs based on JEE Advanced 2026 score is set to display on its official website 'josaa.nic.in' Mock Seat Allocation 1, also called as Mock Seat Allotment Round 1, today i.e. Monday June 08, 2026.
(2026-06-11). Afghanistan: Taliban Use Excessive Force Against Protesters. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Afghan women walk across a street in Herat on June 8, 2026. | © 2026 Mohsen Karimi/AFP via Getty Images | (New York) — Taliban security forces in Afghanistan used excessive force against protesters in the city of Herat on June 9, 2026, Human Rights Watch said today. They beat protesters and shot toward the crowds, killing a child and injuring others, and detained an unknown number of people.The protest followed recent arrests of women in Herat accused of violating the authorities' strict dress code. According to the United Nations, at least 30 women had been detained as of Ju…
(2026-06-11). US consumer prices jump as workers pay for American imperialism's war on Iran. wsws.org Skyrocketing energy prices are devastating the living standards of tens of millions of working people.
(2026-06-11). The university must not become a supply chain for AI. aljazeera.com Cash-strapped universities are being told to make AI central to their missions, by the people selling the AI.
(2026-06-11). Philly schools will not cut 340 classroom jobs amid budget cuts, Mayor Parker says. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? The Philadelphia School District is restoring 340 classroom-based jobs after leaders announced last week that they would be eliminated next fall due to budget cuts. | Mayor Cherelle Parker made the surprise announcement on Wednesday during a press conference alongside City Council President Kenyatta Johnson and Superintendent Tony Watlington. | "Politics of any kind were not going to stand in the way of us doing what we're supposed to do as elected representatives for this c…
(2026-06-11). What federal cuts to science funding could mean for the Great Lakes. grist.org Some groups that do research and collect data on the Great Lakes are facing existential threats as the annual budgeting process for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration gets underway. | A proposed budget request from President Donald Trump would zero out programs that scientists say are the foundation of weather observations, water quality, maritime safety, and recreation on the Great Lakes. The president wants to cut NOAA's budget by $1.3 billion, or one-third of current funding levels, to better match priorities related to halting climate research. | "The investment that we make pays off in te…
(2026-06-11). ICE abducts mother at Ann Arbor middle school. wsws.org The Trump administration's targeting of the Detroit metro area, the historic heart of the American auto industry and home to nearly a quarter million manufacturing workers, makes it clear that ICE is not engaging in narrow immigration enforcement but a terror campaign aimed at the working class as a whole.
(2026-06-11). Who Owns Argentine Football? publicbooks.org In early 20th century Buenos Aires, football clubs emerged as institutions of sociability and mutual aid, but also of anarchist resistance, immigrant solidarity, and antifascist organizing.
(2026-06-11). A Montana Firm Run by a Trump Donor Receives Billions in Border Wall Contracts. truthout.org Barnard Construction Company, Inc., an engineering contractor based in Bozeman, Montana, recently celebrated its 50th year in business. On its website, the company lays out a colorful history that starts in 1975, when 25-year-old Tim Barnard moved to Montana with "$1,000, two shovels, a pick, and all of his possessions in the cab of his pickup." A timeline offers highlights of the half-century… |
(2026-06-11). Marcus Verhagen: The Art of Counter-Remembrance. newleftreview.org In 2017, a fire killed 72 residents of Grenfell Tower in West London, exposing a bleak background of neglect. How can art grapple with such an event? Contrasting modes of aesthetic response explored in the works of Chris Ofili, Steve McQueen and Forensic Architecture.
(2026-06-11). "I would be willing to strike" : New York transit workers prepared to fight for their needs. wsws.org The MTA claims there is "no money," in the richest city in the world, for pay that keeps pace with inflation. Meanwhile, around 15 percent of the MTA's overall budget is spent servicing debt to Wall Street firms like BlackRock and Vanguard.
(2026-06-11). Saturday 7/11: Strike Debt Bay Area Book Group: Here Comes the Sun, by Bill McKibben. indybay.org Email strike.debt.bay.area@gmail.com a few days beforehand for the online invite. All are welcome!
(2026-06-11). Comicomment: The American childhood nightmare. ecns.cn Beneath the banner of the so-called "beacon of human rights," some children are still paying the price of adulthood far too soon.
(2026-06-11). 4 workers dead at Palmetto: The safety crisis, the privatization drive, and how postal workers can fight back. wsws.org These were not simply tragic accidents but the lethal results of austerity. Preventing them requires an organized movement from below, not beholden to management, toothless regulatory agencies or corrupt union officials.
(2026-06-11). World Cup players take to the training pitch. al-monitor.com Iran's footballers took to the training pitch in front of journalists Thursday at their base camp in Mexico, giving the world its first glimpse of a team whose participation in the World Cup has been clouded by war with the United States.After having moved their training camp to Tijuana from the planned base in Arizona, the squad has said very little since arriving for the tournament last Sunday. For Thursday's training session, journalists were given fifteen minutes to see a small group of players as they ran through warm-up exercises.
(2026-06-11). Sudan war: Drone strikes in key city of El-Obeid kill 23. newarab.com 
Drone strikes on the strategic Drone warfare has become an increasingly prominent feature of Sudan's conflict, which erupted in April 2023 between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). | "It is tragic. The roofs of houses collapsed…
(2026-06-11). The Politics of Energy Transition: How Gulf States Are Preparing for a Post-Hydrocarbon Future. moderndiplomacy.eu Introduction "Energy transitions are not simply about replacing fuels, but about transforming political and economic systems."for over fifty years, countries in the Gulf region included the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, and Bahrain have relied heavily on hydrocarbons as the main support for their political systems and economies. The revenues generated Oil …
(2026-06-11). Fury over Jared Kushner's Albania resort project threatens to engulf political elite. scmp.com As protests in Tirana extend into a second week, they have escalated from opposition to two €5 billion (US$5.7 billion) planned resorts in ecologically sensitive areas linked to Jared Kushner into demands for the entire Albanian political establishment to step aside. | Anger erupted on the coast on May 30 when bulldozers moved into one of the sites, spreading to the capital two days later.
(2026-06-11). One-day nationwide strike in Portugal opposes right-wing labour reform. wsws.org The June 3 strike was the second nationwide strike against Trabalho XXI in six months, after the December 11, 2025 strike ⚪ the first in 12 years ⚪ which paralysed the country.
(2026-06-11). China releases national human rights action plan for 2026-2030. ecns.cn China on Thursday released a new national human rights action plan at the opening of the 2026 Forum on Global Human Rights Governance, aiming to ensure the principal position of the people is respected and the people's fundamental interests are safeguarded.
(2026-06-11). Chinese woman injured in Tokyo robbery. ecns.cn A 60-year-old Chinese woman was injured in a robbery near Ikebukuro Station in Tokyo on Wednesday night, Japan's public broadcaster NHK reported.
(2026-06-11). Bodies of Evidence: Sexual violence in Israeli prisons. aljazeera.com For years, Palestinian prisoners reported mistreatment in Israeli custody; post-Oct. 7 claims include sexual violence.
(2026-06-11). Trump taps Wall Street top cop Jay Clayton as spy chief after Pulte backlash. scmp.com US President Donald Trump said he is nominating Jay Clayton to be the next director of national intelligence, following controversy over his selection of housing regulator Bill Pulte to serve in the role on an acting basis. | Clayton has been serving as the top federal prosecutor in Manhattan and was chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission during Trump's first term. | "I encourage the United States Senate to confirm Jay as soon as possible," Trump said on social media.
(2026-06-11). Somali referee Artan, banned by US, to officiate UEFA Super Cup. newarab.com 
UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin "Omar Artan is an excellent young but already experienced referee,…
(2026-06-11). Britain's defence ‚Å secretary Healey quits over defence spending. aljazeera.com John Healey's resignation deepens Starmer's crisis as defence secretary quits over military spending dispute.
(2026-06-11). Screwworm parasite 'no longer contained in Texas' as Trump USDA doubles down on efforts to blame Biden. therealnews.com 
This story originally appeared in Common Dreams on The
(2026-06-11). SPL 25/26: Cristiano Ronaldo's bicycle kick is Goal of the Season. ummid.com Al-Nassr Captain Cristiano Ronaldo's iconic bicycle kick against Al Khaleej has been adjudged the 'Goal of the Season' for 2025-26.
(2026-06-11). Mr. Nobody Against Putin: A portrait of Russian working class life, but in the service of NATO. wsws.org Under the cover of a generally humane portrayal of the impact of the Ukraine war on a beat-up working class Russian town, the film, at its core, promotes typical US-NATO anti-Putin politics.
(2026-06-11). Israel to allocate $338 million for illegal settlement expansion. newarab.com 
Israel is expected to approve on Thursday the allocation of 1 billion shekels ($337.8 million) to build 61 new illegal settlements and connect them to infrastructure in the The plan is being promoted by Israel's far-right finance minister, Bezalel Smotrich, a proponent of Israeli colonial expansion who has said he wants to bury the idea of Palestinian statehood. | According to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's cabinet schedule, ministers are expe…
(2026-06-11). OFSS Inter 3rd Selection List 2026 Out, Confirm Admission Before June 14. ummid.com Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has released 2026 OFSS Inter Third Selection List or Merit List of students, who have applied for admission in Class 11 (Intermediate) through Online Facilitation System For Students for the year 2026-28, website www.ofssbihar.info.
(2026-06-11). Mixed U17/U16 Chinese football squad begins Brazil invitational campaign. ecns.cn A mixed U17/U16 Chinese football boys team kicks off its campaign in the International Youth Football Invitational Tournament under Brazil-China Cultural Year against the youth team from Sao Paulo FC in Cotia, Sao Paulo State, Brazil, June 10, 2026.
(2026-06-11). South Korea fines Coupang $408m over biggest data leak in country's history. aljazeera.com Data protection watchdog says e-commerce giant failed to implement safety measures and delayed reporting breach.
(2026-06-11). House Rejects Bill To Renew Warrantless Spy Powers. news.antiwar.com The House of Representatives on Thursday rejected a bill to extend Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), which gives the federal government the power to conduct warrantless surveillance of Americans, and now the spying tool is expected to lapse as its last extension will expire on Friday night. The bill to renew …
(2026-06-11). Angus Taylor could learn from Fraser and Menzies. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-11). Thousands rally in Albania in largest protest yet against Kushner resort. aljazeera.com Protesters chant 'Albania is not for sale' as demonstrations swell against Kushner-backed luxury resort plan.
(2026-06-11). Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to visit Mongolia. ecns.cn At the invitation of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia Battsetseg Batmunkh, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit Mongolia from June 13 to 15, a Foreign Ministry Spokesperson announced Thursday.
(2026-06-11). Marin County Joins Thousands Throughout Country to Resist ICE. indybay.org Action at local Citizens Bank branch blasts bank for financing for-profit prisons…
(2026-06-11). UNICEF warns of surge in Israeli killing of Palestinian children. newarab.com 
Israel's escalating In its latest
(2026-06-11). US confirms third strike on Indian-crewed tankers this week. al-monitor.com By Jonathan Saul and Nidhi VermaLONDON/NEW DELHI, June 11 (Reuters) – A U.S. jet fired two missiles into the engine room of the tanker Jalveer off Oman on Thursday, U.S. Central Command confirmed, as authorities said the 20 crew members were safe after the third strike on Indian-crewed tankers this week.Three Indian sailors died in a U.S. strike on the Settebello tanker off Oman a day earlier.
(2026-06-11). China's NEV exports double in May to 446,000 units: CAAM. ecns.cn China exported 446,000 new energy vehicles (NEVs) in May, doubling from a year earlier and rising 3.8% from April, according to data released by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) on Wednesday.
(2026-06-11). One in 70 people worldwide is forcibly displaced: UNHCR. aljazeera.com At least 117.8 million people worldwide remain forcibly displaced due to conflict, violence, and persecution.
(2026-06-11). Trump lauds Armenia election win in face of Russian pressure. al-monitor.com June 11 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump congratulated Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on Wednesday for his Civil Contract party's 'decisive victory' in weekend elections.Pashinyan's party won 49.8% of votes from Sunday's ballot, enough to secure a parliamentary majority under Armenia's electoral system, despite what international election observers called blatant interference by Russia.
(2026-06-11). Belfast reeling as street violence and online 'hit lists' terrify minorities. scmp.com Two days of anti-immigration violence in Northern Ireland is nothing short of racist thuggery, Britain's minister for the province said on Thursday, after police deployed water cannon to tackle rioters for a second night. | Hilary Benn said there was less disorder on the streets of Belfast on Wednesday night as opposed to ‚ÄåTuesday, when rioters targeted ethnic minorities and foreign residents by torching homes and vehicles following a knife attack for which a Sudanese man has been charged with…
(2026-06-11). Disgruntled parents and children force Russia to remove Roblox ban. scmp.com Russia has lifted its ban on the popular gaming platform Roblox after tens of thousands of children and parents sent letters complaining about the measure. | The platform, which allows users to build their own games and share them with others, was among Russia's most popular mobile games, tying third with TikTok in usage time among children in early 2025, according to Kaspersky Lab, a Moscow-based global cybersecurity firm.
(2026-06-11). Our futures are shrinking. electronicintifada.net The Israeli "yellow line" has subsumed my neighborhood in eastern Khan Younis.
(2026-06-11). Knife attack victim's family calls for calm after anti-immigrant violence in Belfast. geo.tv 
A burnt car stands in front of a boarded up house, in the aftermath of anti-immigrant protests following a knife attack on June 8, which left a man seriously injured and prompted police to declare a critical incident, at Lendrick street, east Belfast, Northern Ireland, June 10, 2026….
(2026-06-11). UNHCR says fewer people displaced worldwide in 2025 but long-term refugee crisis persists. al-monitor.com By Olivia Le PoidevinGENEVA, June 11 (Reuters) – The number of people displaced worldwide by conflict and persecution fell in 2025 for the first time in a decade, but levels of refugees facing long-termdisplacement remain unacceptably high, a U.N. refugee agency report said on Thursday.Last year, 5.4 million people fled their homes, bringing the total number of refugees or people in refugee-like situations worldwide to 41.6 million, including 6 million Palestinian refugees, UNHCR said.
(2026-06-11). (W.E. Talk) Kostas Buraselis: From Beijing to Athens — A wish fulfilled at the Second World Conference of Classics. ecns.cn "I hope the World Conference of Classics will not end in Beijing, but begin there."
(2026-06-11). Anti-immigrant protesters clash with police, torch car at Belfast rally. aljazeera.com Anti-immigrant demonstrators rallied for another day in Belfast, Northern Ireland, lighting a car on fire.
(2026-06-11). Suspect arrested in assault case of young woman. sanews.gov.za Suspect arrested in assault case of young woman | Following the surfacing of a video clip on various social media platforms showing a physical altercation, where a male individual is seen assaulting a 21-year-old female, police have confirmed that a 22-year-old high school learner has been arrested and charged. | He is expected to make his first court appearance in the Bloemfontein Magistrate's Court on 12 June 2026. | "We strongly plead for calm and space to allow the police investigation to take its natural course. The SAPS views all acts of violence, particularly again…
(2026-06-11). China delivers world's largest ammonia carrier to Singapore-based EPS. ecns.cn China delivered the world's largest very large ammonia carrier (VLAC) with a capacity of 93,000 cubic meters to Singapore-based Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS) on Wednesday, according to Jiangnan Shipyard.
(2026-06-11). Bill Gates tells U.S. Congress Epstein tried to blackmail him over extramarital affairs. ecns.cn WASHINGTON, June 10 ⚪ Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates told U.Congress on Wednesday that his extramarital affairs"had nothing to do"with his interactions with Jeffrey Epstein and the late financier tried to blackmail him with information about them.
(2026-06-11). TG POLYCET Phase 1 Allotment 2026 Result: Link, Steps to Check. ummid.com The Department of Technical Education Telangana is releasing the TG POLYCET 2026 Phase 1 Seat Allotment Result on its official website 'tgpolycetd.nic.in'.
(2026-06-11). Over 300 FAKE websites selling 2026 FIFA World Cup tickets. ummid.com Over 300 fake websites are selling 2026 FIFA World Cup tickets, fans have been warned as the football fever grips the world.
(2026-06-11). Cape Town Marathon earns historic World Major status for Africa. sanews.gov.za Cape Town Marathon earns historic World Major status for Africa | Africa has secured a historic place on marathon running's biggest stage, with the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon officially confirmed as the first Abbott World Marathon Major to be hosted on the continent. | Following the successful staging of the 2026 race on 24 May, the event passed the second and final phase of the Abbott World Marathon Majors (AbbottWMM) assessment process, earning its place as the eighth member of the elite global series. | Cape Town now joins an exclusive group of host cities that includes Tokyo, Boston, London, Sydney, Berlin, Ch…
(2026-06-11). The US Starts Wars on the Other Side of the Planet and Then Claims 'Self-Defense'. orinocotribune.com By Caitlin Johnstone -Jun 10, 2026 | It always amazes me how the US can start an unprovoked war of aggression on the other side of the planet and then claim it is "launching self-defense strikes" there. | The US is CENTCOM
(2026-06-11). FIFA World Cup 2026: Haiti forced to change kit over war imagery. aljazeera.com An illustration of the Battle of Vertieres in 1803, with the Haitian flag, had been embedded on the kits.
(2026-06-11). At least 22 killed as Pakistani military helicopter crashes in Kashmir. aljazeera.com Officials launch inquiry after 'technical fault' causes an army Mi-17 to crash in Pakistan-administered Kashmir.
(2026-06-11). This unfathomably huge fungal network keeps Earth cool and green. grist.org 
Even if you don't like eating mushrooms, you're in debt to fungi. One group of them, known as arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, form vast subterranean networks of tubes called hyphae, hooking up with the roots of plants to exchange nutrients. Earth is so verdant
(2026-06-11). SAPS celebrates its young police officers. sanews.gov.za SAPS celebrates its young police officers | As South Africa observes Youth Month, the South African Police Service (SAPS) embarked on a national campaign, 'SAPS Youth — Leading the Reset Agenda', to celebrate the dedication, resilience and positive impact of its young members. | Under the banner, 'My Blood is Blue', the campaign showcases young police officers, who have embraced the responsibility of serving and protecting the people of South Africa with pride and purpose. | Their commitment to excellence, ethical conduct and public service reflects the vision of the SAPS Reset Agenda and underscores the va…
(2026-06-11). Collapse of Franco-German fighter jet project exposes sharp tensions. wsws.org The Future Combat Air System (FCAS), considered a lighthouse project of Franco-German plans to arm Europe into an independent imperialist great power capable of standing up to both the US and China, has failed spectacularly.
(2026-06-11). Deputy Minister to join fans at Bafana watch party. sanews.gov.za Deputy Minister to join fans at Bafana watch party | With Bafana Bafana kicking off the search for victory at the FIFA Soccer World Cup tonight, Deputy Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC), Peace Mabe, in partnership with Honor, will join fans and attend the first world cup watch party event. ⚪ As the senior men's national team will square off against Mexico, the Minister will attend the watch party that will be held at the Mall of Africa lawns by the food court, Midrand in Gauteng. ⚪ This as the country rallies around the senior men's team for the match that will get underway at 9pm. ⚪ Fans planning…
(2026-06-11). US issues more Iran sanctions as Trump says strikes will resume. al-monitor.com The sanctions are the latest to target Iran's weapons procurement networks.
(2026-06-11). Thailand court sentences two men to death for 2015 Bangkok bombing. aljazeera.com The August 2015 attack at the popular Erawan shrine in Bangkok's commercial heart killed 20 and wounded over 100 more.
(2026-06-11). Trump's World Cup — no sportwashing, a platform for supporting peoples' struggles. asiapacificreport.nz By Stephanie Westbrook of PACBI As FIFA Men's World Cup begins, millions around the world gather to cheer for their favorite teams. Let's use the occasion to protest host nation the United States, the top supporter of Israel's settler-colonial apartheid regime and financier of its military machine, and the US-Israeli imposed might-makes-right order. Let's raise…
(2026-06-11). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-06-11). Belfast stabbing victim 'improving' and may soon wake from coma. scmp.com The condition of the Belfast stabbing victim is "improving" and he could be awoken from a coma within the next 48 hours, pro-British Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) leader Gavin Robinson said on Thursday. | Stephen Ogilvie lost his left eye and suffered deep cuts to his head, face and back in a stabbing attack on Monday night which preceded two nights of disorder in Northern Ireland.
(2026-06-11). Saturday 7/4: Monterey: 4th of July Parade. indybay.org Assemble in the parking lot behind the CHOMP Behavioral Health Services building, 576 Hartnell Street, Monterey, CA, (in the Hartnell Professional Center parking lot – across from…
(2026-06-11). Home Affairs confirms repatriation of Nigerian nationals. sanews.gov.za Home Affairs confirms repatriation of Nigerian nationals | The Department of Home Affairs on Thursday confirmed that it has processed 586 Nigerian nationals for repatriation after they were found to be residing in South Africa illegally. ⚪ In its statement, the department said the first repatriation flight departed on Thursday morning, 11 June 2026, carrying 268 passengers. ⚪ "All individuals processed for repatriation were issued with Emergency Travel Documents by the Nigerian High Commission, enabling their exit from South Africa and return to Nigeria. In accordance with the Immigration Act, all affected…
(2026-06-11). Israel to set up Jenin military base amid refugee displacement. newarab.com 
Israel is planning to establish a permanent military base in This would be the first time since the
(2026-06-11). Soccer-FIFA chief Infantino defends visa handling, ticket prices on eve of World Cup. al-monitor.com By Janina Nuno Rios and Angelica MedinaMEXICO CITY, June 10 (Reuters) – FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended the way soccer's governing body had handled visa issues ahead of the World Cup, saying on Wednesday that it was working to find solutions but could not override government decisions.Speaking on the eve of the tournament opener between co-hosts Mexico and South Africa, Infantino addressed concerns surrounding Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan, who was barred from entering the U.S. despite having a valid visa.
(2026-06-11). Why the National Science Foundation is ripping monitoring instruments out of the ocean. mronline.org 
The announcement followed the abrupt dismissal of the entire National Science Board, the advisory committee to the National Science Foundation.
(2026-06-11). Did US target basic needs in Iran? Mojtaba fumes after Trump strikes Tehran's critical water supply. hindustantimes.com After U.S. strikes destroyed key reservoirs in Iran's Hormozgan province, Mojtaba erupted in fury, accusing Washington of waging war on "the lifeblood of the Iranian people." With some 20,000 residents in Sirik and nearby villages left without safe drinking water, critics say targeting critical utilities risks turning a fraying ceasefire into a full‚Äëblown humanitarian crisis.
(2026-06-11). Why Indonesia Faces Greater Risk to US Monetary Tightening. moderndiplomacy.eu The Asymmetry of Global Monetary System The global economic system is consistently driven by the world's most influential central bank. Data shows that global financial stability is vulnerable from chain reaction of financial strains, the currencies of Asian countries depreciated by around 0,3% in response to the rise in the United States interest rates (Sikhwal, …
(2026-06-11). 'Dignity has no passport': Pope makes appeal for migrants in Canary Islands. aljazeera.com Pope Leo will meet with about 1,000 migrants on Friday who have braved dangerous Atlantic waters to reach Europe.
(2026-06-11). Nvidia denies Latin America role in chip smuggling as US-China AI rivalry reaches Brazil. scmp.com Nvidia's top executive for Latin America denied on Wednesday that the region has served as a corridor for restricted chips into China, weeks after Anthropic, the American maker of the Claude AI models, alleged that Chinese labs had relied partly on smuggled processors to drive recent advances. | Speaking at Web Summit Rio at a moment of intensifying rivalry between Washington and Beijing over artificial intelligence, Marcio Aguiar acknowledged that the pressure on export controls is real enough to…
(2026-06-11). SpaceX prices record IPO that could make Musk a trillionaire. scmp.com Elon Musk's SpaceX on Thursday confirmed it will begin trading on the Nasdaq exchange Friday in the biggest initial public offering in history, a blockbuster market debut that could propel the entrepreneur to trillionaire status. | In a filing with the US markets regulator, the company priced more than 555 million shares at US$135 each, placing SpaceX in the top 10 of Wall Street's biggest companies with a valuation of just under US$1.8 trillion.
(2026-06-11). Marin County Jail Protest Calls to Scrap ICE. indybay.org Protesters outside the Marin County Jail calling for "ICE Out of Marin" charged Sheriff Jamie Scardina with complicity for continuing to assist in the arrests of undocumented county prisoners upon their release from jail by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
(2026-06-11). China, EU discuss consultation mechanism. ecns.cn China and the European Union have held "in-depth and comprehensive" discussions on the establishment of a trade and investment consultation mechanism, signaling a willingness from both Beijing and Brussels to manage differences through equal-footed dialogue, experts said.
(2026-06-11). Eight Arab teams, one dream: What to expect at the World Cup. newarab.com 
(2026-06-11). This Transportation Bill Provision Could Shield Uber and Lyft From Lawsuits. truthout.org Amust-pass congressional funding package for the nation's roads, bridges, and public infrastructure includes an industry-friendly carveout that would give ride-hailing apps like Uber and Lyft legal immunity from car crashes and injuries, according to a review of the bill text by The Lever. Drivers would be held individually responsible, rather than the apps, unless the platforms were found… |
(2026-06-11). Far-right violence against migrants continues in Belfast. wsws.org Fascist mobs used hit lists that were known to the Police Service of Northern Ireland, to target migrant homes, confirming that the PSNI allowed a pogrom to be mounted.
(2026-06-11). 'Thuggery': Belfast police fire water cannon at anti-immigration protests. aljazeera.com Far-right anti-immigration demonstrations in Northern Ireland turn violent for a second night after stabbing attack.
(2026-06-11). Little change likely on Palestine if Starmer ousted. electronicintifada.net Both Andy Burnham and Wes Streeting have close ties to Britain's pro-Israel establishment.
(2026-06-11). On cam: UK PM's 1st reaction in Parliament after violent knife attack rocks Belfast. hindustantimes.com Keir Starmer has broken his silence on the Belfast riots, using his first statement in the UK Parliament to set out where he stands on law, order and stability in Northern Ireland.
(2026-06-11). Anti-Austerity Protests Rock World Cup Kick-Off in Mexico. truthout.org We continue our World Cup coverage in Mexico City, where local protesters are using the global event to bring attention to their causes. A sit-in by a teachers' union is targeting World Cup festivities. And "the mothers of disappeared people have been protesting, trying to reach the stadium in the far south of the city," says José Luis Granados Ceja, who covers Latin America for Drop Site News. |
(2026-06-11). Book Review: 'Paper Girl: A Memoir of Home and Family in Fractured America', by Beth Macy. mronline.org 
One of the poorest kids in town, Macy was more neglected than abused by her alcoholic father, "the town drunk." She "found refuge" in her friends' homes or the living room of her grandmother who taught her to read and write and play checkers. She "took solace" in the nearby public library and the public school and "the women in charge of those sacred places who were also my demigods."
(2026-06-11). Second Annual Gun Violence and Prevention Summit in Richmond. indybay.org This free community event is bringing together survivors, youth leaders, advocates, performers, and community organizations to raise awareness and create real change.
(2026-06-11). Water, Water Everywhere: Maximizing Oil Field Produced Water Use in West Texas. wattsupwiththat.com It is time for Texas leaders to come together to desalinate produced water; reduce disposed water volumes and earthquakes; sustain a cotton industry while providing relief to the Ogallala aquifer; sustain a public license for the oil and gas industry to operate; provide water data center development; and provide ongoing tax revenue to Texas from oil, cotton, and data centers.
(2026-06-11). 10-Year-Old American Fashion Designer Balances School and a Thriving Runway Career. moderndiplomacy.eu At just four years old, Max Alexander told his parents he wanted to be a dressmaker, and by age 10, he was showcasing a collection at Paris Fashion Week. Recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records as the world's youngest fashion runway designer, he created clothing for Denver Fashion Week at age seven and …
(2026-06-11). Arab states, Zelensky invited to G7 summit in France for talks. newarab.com 
(2026-06-11). 2026 World Cup: Spain, France go in as tournament favourites. newarab.com 
(2026-06-11). Russian Spy Was Killed as Part of CIA-MI6 Psychological Warfare Operation Says Former Commander of French Anti-Terrorism Group. covertactionmagazine.com Operation Beluga Helped Condition the Public to Support the New Cold War On November 1, 2006, a former Russian spy turned British MI6 agent, Alexander "Sasha" Litvinenko, was poisoned with polonium while meeting with two alleged Russian agents, Andrey Lugovoy and Dmitry Kovtun, and an Italian security consultant, Mario Scaramella, at the bar of a …
(2026-06-11). With SpaceX Set to Go Public, Elon Musk Could Soon Become the First Trillionaire. truthout.org With Elon Musk's SpaceX set to go public on Friday, the world's richest man could soon become the first-ever trillionaire — an achievement that one leading humanitarian group called "a new pinnacle of oligarchy and a dark day for democracy." Whether Musk reaches trillionaire status in the coming days will depend on the success of SpaceX's initial public offering (IPO), which critics warn is a… |
(2026-06-11). Ecuadorian Environmental Defender Found Dead After Reporting Corruption and Threats. orinocotribune.com Monika Silva-Koniuszek had denounced land deals, nepotism and influence peddling. | On Monday, Monika Silva-Koniuszek, a Polish-born environmental defender, was found dead in Santa Elena province on Ecuador's coast. | The following day, Interior Minister John Reimberg stated that Silva-Koniuszek appeared to have died by suicide, according to the initial evidence gathered at her home. However, the official acknowledged that the autopsy results will determine with certainty what occurred. | On social media, however, human rights defenders have alleged that she was murdered, arguing that sufficient background exists…
(2026-06-11). Nairobi Regional Delegation Facts & Figures 2025. icrc.org January – December 2025…
(2026-06-11). UK defence chief John Healey resigns amid feud with Starmer over military spending. scmp.com British ‚Å Defence ‚Å Minister John Healey ‚Å quit on Thursday in a dispute over military spending, accusing Prime Minister Keir Starmer of failing to ‚Äåcommit the government resources that are needed to defend the country. | The unexpected resignation, accompanied with ‚Äåa scathing public letter, compounds the pressure on Starmer when he is facing a likely leadership challenge and exposes the crisis at the heart of government — how it can ramp up defence spending when there is no money to…
(2026-06-11). Australia's failed suicide policies. onlineopinion.com.au Male suicide in Australia is to be addressed by teaching boys about gender equity – because male suicide is a form of female oppression?
(2026-06-11). Sri Lankan President pledges separate courts for Buddhist monks, placing them above the normal law. wsws.org The Dissanayake government's move is a further step in strengthening the Sinhala-Buddhist chauvinist state and towards autocratic rule.
(2026-06-11). CSTO foreign ministers call for preventing arms race in outer space. ecns.cn MOSCOW, June 10 ⚪ Foreign ministers of the member states of the Collective Security Treaty Organizationon Wednesday called for urgent measures to prevent an arms race in outer space.
(2026-06-11). What It Would Take To Seize Iran's Kharg Island According To Top Former Military Leaders. twz.com 
Kharg Island, the epicenter of Iran's energy exports, is in the news again today after Trump declared he would seize it, before changing his tune.
(2026-06-11). Loic Wacquant: Against Abolitionism. newleftreview.org A sociological critique of calls for the wholesale elimination of police, courts and prisons, arguing instead for a radical 'penal minimalism'—a better-funded system, with fewer suspects funnelled into it, and imprisonment a punishment of last resort.
(2026-06-11). Thursday 6/18: The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel Announces "Redwood Room After Dark" indybay.org The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel – 495 Geary St San Francisco, 94102…
(2026-06-11). A Point-by-Point Breakdown of Trump's Failed Iran War Objectives>. theintercept.com 
(2026-06-11). A Reckoning with the Future of Resistance. politicalresearch.org The case of the Prairieland 19 is the first to test Trump's Executive Order designating antifa as a terrorist organization, playing out a show of top-down political repression in real time.
(2026-06-11). US planning 'to deport' Iranians to Central African Republic. newarab.com 
(2026-06-11). Friday 6/19: Swing in Union Square / Featuring the Silver Bell Jazz Band. indybay.org Union Square, San Francisco…
(2026-06-11). Somali Referee Denied US Entry for World Cup Gets Hero's Welcome Back Home. truthout.org Omar Artan, the 34-year-old Somali referee who was denied entry to the U.S. for the World Cup, was welcomed in Mogadishu by crowds of supporters on Wednesday. On Saturday, Artan was refused entry to the U.S. after arriving in Miami, despite the fact that he arrived with a valid U.S. visa and had been invited to officiate at the World Cup. Instead, border officials questioned Artan for 11… |
(2026-06-11). American influencer comes to film 'Backward China,' only to be grilled about Epstein by Chinese kids. ecns.cn Recently, "China travel" blogs have become a major trend on international social media platforms. Foreign influencers from all kinds of backgrounds have flocked to the country, each trying their own angle, from city walks and food tour to high-speed rail experiences and countryside scenery.
(2026-06-11). MHT CET PCB Result 2026 Declared: Check Now. ummid.com The Maharashtra CET Cell has announced the MHT CET 2026 (PCB) First Attempt result on its official website cetcell.mahacet.org.
(2026-06-11). Pope Leo Visiting the Canary Islands to Meet Migrants. moderndiplomacy.eu Pope Leo has traveled to the Canary Islands as the final stop of his week long visit to Spain, placing migration and human dignity at the center of his international message. The Canary Islands have become one of Europe's most important migration gateways, with thousands of people risking dangerous Atlantic crossings from Africa in search …
(2026-06-11). US military secretly helped 100m barrels of oil through Hormuz: Trump. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump looks at John F Kennedy International Airport in New York, US, June 8, 2026. — ReutersHormuz remains largely closed in response to US-Israeli attacks.Trump says he ordered secret mission to support tankers and ships via Hormuz.More than 200 commercial ships…
(2026-06-11). A 40-year wait: Iraq's long road back to the World Cup. newarab.com 
Baghdad, Iraq – For forty years, Nine editions of the World Cup came and went. Generations of talented players, including what many consider the finest generation in the country's football history, the 2007 When Iraq f…
(2026-06-11). Nathan Sperber: Beyond Neoliberalism? newleftreview.org Investigating the persistence—or retreat—of capital's great prog ≠rammatic offensive, along its many fronts: ideological struggle, policy prescription, macro-regulation of economic life, class direction. A multi-dimensional analysis of an uneven condition.
(2026-06-11). Preface to the book: "The Ukraine War and the Fight for Socialism: The Case of Bogdan Syrotiuk" wsws.org The volume "The Ukraine War and the Fight for Socialism: The Case of Bogdan Syrotiuk" brings together for the first time the most important statements and articles on the case.
(2026-06-11). Mexico's historic Azteca Stadium to kickoff World Cup opener: All to know. aljazeera.com Mexico City's iconic Estadio Azteca will become the first venue to host matches at three separate World Cups.
(2026-06-11). Outcry in Indonesia after police find toddlers tied up at daycare centre. geo.tv 
(2026-06-11). Biotech firm WuXi sues US over allegations it supports China's military. scmp.com A Chinese biotechnology company sued the US government on Thursday over being placed on a list of businesses from China that the ‚ÄåUS Department of Defence has linked to that country's military. | WuXi AppTec filed its complaint in the Washington federal court, calling its inclusion on the list arbitrary, capricious, unsupported by the facts and "the product of political pressure".
(2026-06-11). Congress is pushing to integrate the Israeli and U.S. militaries on behalf of Netanyahu. mondoweiss.net 
U.S. lawmakers are joining Benjamin Netanyahu in pushing for closer integration of the Israeli and U.S. militaries. Critics warn this will give Israel dangerous leverage over U.S. foreign and defense policy.
(2026-06-11). Why Speaking With an Injury Attorney Early Protects Your Claim. moguldom.com In the hours after a serious injury, many people focus on medical appointments, missed work, and keeping daily life from becoming unmanageable. Legal decisions often get pushed aside, even though those first conversations and records can shape the direction of a claim for months or years. That is one reason many injured Californians choose to …
(2026-06-11). How The CIA Conjured Ukrainian Nationalism. scheerpost.com Kit Klarenberg Substack A bitter row has erupted between Kiev and Warsaw, after Volodymyr Zelensky renamed a Ukrainian military unit the "Heroes of the UPA". The UPA — Ukrainian Insurgent Army — was an ultranationalist faction heavily implicated in the Holocaust, which slaughtered up to 100,000 Polish civilians during World War II. In addition to commemorating the mass-murdering militant …
(2026-06-11). One million young people in UK not in education, employment or training. wsws.org Six in 10 NEETs (not in education, employment or training) have never had a job—up from four in 10 in 2005…
(2026-06-11). How much heat does an AI data centre produce, and where are they located? aljazeera.com Data centres don't just use large amounts of water and electricity, they're heating the environment too, study finds.
(2026-06-11). Letsike calls for safe and accessible development. sanews.gov.za Letsike calls for safe and accessible development | Deputy Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Mmapaseka Steve Letsike, has warned that development cannot be considered genuine progress if it results in unsafe, inaccessible, and unequal spaces. ⚪ Letsike made the remarks while addressing the Institute of Building Inspectors Youth Sector Business Breakfast at the Brixton Multipurpose Centre in Johannesburg. ⚪ Letsike called for a human rights-centred approach to infrastructure development, arguing that the built environment plays a critical role in advancing dignity, equalit…
(2026-06-11). Saturday 7/4: On July 4 Stop The Fascist Take-over Of The Media, Rally At Oracle. indybay.org Oracle Redwood City | 500 Oracle Parkway, Redwood City, CA 94065…
(2026-06-11). AIIB chief Zou Jiayi on financing Asia's green transition. scmp.com Zou Jiayi is president and chairwoman of the board of directors of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), a multilateral development lender headquartered in Beijing and inaugurated in 2016. | Before leading AIIB, Zou was deputy secretary general of the national committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, China's top political advisory body. She previously held senior roles at the Ministry of Finance, including as vice-minister, and as part of her three decades of…
(2026-06-11). Dear Bloomberg: Trump Can Be Against Deforestation in the Amazon While Still Thinking Climate Change is Overblown. wattsupwiththat.com Silly comparison…
(2026-06-11). World Cup Day 1: Schedule, predictions, opening ceremony and what to watch. aljazeera.com The biggest FIFA World Cup ever starts today in Mexico. Here are the schedule, predictions, key stories shaping day one.
(2026-06-11). Kongsberg Bets On High-Low Cruise Missile Mix With JSM And Rusty Dagger. twz.com 
(2026-06-11). US Turnaround on International Vaccines Comes Too Late for Hundreds of Thousands. truthout.org In an extraordinary public display of administration infighting, Secretary of State Marco Rubio told the Senate foreign relations committee on June 2 that he was wresting back control of U.S. contributions to an international vaccine consortium — Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance — from Health and Human Services Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. and his anti-vaxxer entourage. It was time… |
(2026-06-11). UK sanctions Israeli settler orgs following TNA investigation. newarab.com 
The United Kingdom's Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office (FCDO) announced coordinated sanctions against enablers of settler violence in the West Bank on June 9, according to a Among the six entities sanctioned by Whitehall are two organisations, Artzenu and Shivat Zion Lerigvey Admata, that The New Arab (TNA)
(2026-06-11). ICRC President: "We can no longer pretend that what we are witnessing across war zones is in accordance with the law" icrc.org Speech given by Mirjana Spoljaric, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, at the UN Security Council Open Debate on the Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict — 20 May 2026, New York…
(2026-06-11). Lebanon: Life in Tripoli as War Displaces Over a Million. aljazeera.com In Lebanon, a young woman is forced to face her own vulnerabilities while helping those displaced by war.
(2026-06-11). West Bengal where the Constitution is now taken for a toss. ummid.com India's democratic pride is required to be upheld not just in law and letters, but also in its essence, its spirit, not overlooking the concerns of the electors once elected, instead by creating a space for stronger dialogues, criticism, and responsibility of the opposing voices.
(2026-06-11). Earthquake off southern Philippines leaves at least 46 dead. wsws.org The flouting of safety standards in order to cut costs in the Philippines and in countries around the world regularly turns so-called "natural disasters" into man-made ones.
(2026-06-11). Police fire water cannon in Belfast as stabbing sparks second night of unrest. scmp.com Police blasted water cannons at protesters in Northern Ireland who set small fires and hurled bricks, rocks and bottles at them during a second night of violence Wednesday over a brutal stabbing on a Belfast street. | Demonstrators wearing masks tore bricks from the walls outside homes and smashed pavements with sledgehammers to toss at riot police. In one place, the unruly crowd used sections of a dismantled picket fence to take cover on the street.
(2026-06-11). RRB NTPC CEN-07/2025 Admit Card: Steps, Link to Download. ummid.com The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) is releasing the RRB NTPC Undergraduate Admit Card 2026 for Phase 2 Computer Based Test 1 (CBT-1) conducted to fill the vacancies as per the CEN 07/2025 today i.e. Tuesday June 09, 2026.
(2026-06-11). Funerals held after deadly Pakistani strikes in Afghanistan. aljazeera.com Hundreds gathered in eastern Afghanistan for the funerals of civilians killed in Pakistani airstrikes.
(2026-06-11). SpaceX IPO 2026: Why This Is the Most Important Geopolitical Listing in History. moderndiplomacy.eu This week, SpaceX begins trading on Nasdaq at $135 per share, valuing the company at roughly $1.8 trillion. The financial press has been focused almost entirely on what this means for Wall Street: the record valuation, the unconventional pricing, Elon Musk's 85.1% voting control, the unusually large retail allocation. All of that matters. None of …
(2026-06-11). India says US hit another ship off Oman, confirms 3 dead in separate attack. aljazeera.com All 20 Indians aboard vessel involved in the latest incident are safe, said an Indian shipping ministry official.
(2026-06-11). EU Asylum Pact Threatens Rights of People with Disabilities. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Ali, a 22-year-old Afghan asylum seeker with a disability, living in Moria camp, on the beach in Lesbos, Greece. He told Human Rights Watch he can't access showers in the camp and sometimes tries to wash himself in the sea. | © 2017 ZALMAàè for Human Rights Watch…
(2026-06-11). "World Cup of Exclusion" : Games Begin Amid U.S. Visa Restrictions, High Ticket Costs & Iran War. democracynow.org 
The FIFA World Cup kicks off today with two games in Mexico. This will be the biggest World Cup in history, with teams from 48 countries playing over 100 games in 16 host cities across Canada, Mexico and the United States. With a new FIFA pricing system in place, tickets are significantly more expensive for this World Cup than for previous tournaments. And Trump's harsh immigration policies are having another chilling effect on the games. Out of the 39 countries under either a full or partial U.S. travel ban, four — Iran, Haiti, Cà¥te d'Ivoire and Senegal — are expected to play in the…
(2026-06-11). Construction of Pinglu Canal nears completion. ecns.cn Construction of the three key shipping hubs along the Pinglu Canal has been completed, with the main channel fully excavated and all 27 cross-channel bridges now in place. Once operational, it will provide China's southwestern provinces with their first direct river-to-sea shipping route.
(2026-06-11). The youth of Croatia, Serbia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina as bearers of collective change. globalvoices.org 
(2026-06-11). Ben Bohane: Umaenupne and Umaeneg isles of the Resting God. asiapacificreport.nz 
In the great expanse of oceans, a number of small, remote islands are having their moment in the spotlight. From the Chagos islands to the South China Sea, a string of islands have been thrust suddenly onto the frontline of geopolitics. Now a long-simmering tussle over two rocky islands is creating tension in the South…
(2026-06-11). How We Got Here, Part 2: The Anti-Federalists Were Right. scheerpost.com This is Part Two of a special four-part series by Jeffery Wernick for ScheerPost: How We Got Here. Episode 2: The Anti-Federalists Were Right ‚ñ∫ Part 1: James Madison‚ñ∫ Part 2: The Anti-Federalists‚ñ∫ Part 3: Paine, Spooner & Money‚ñ∫ Part 4: What It Means Today How We Got Here is a ScheerPost series examining the …
(2026-06-11). Call to do more to rid world of TB -Mashatile. sanews.gov.za Call to do more to rid world of TB -Mashatile | While South Africa has made progress in fighting tuberculosis (TB), as part of Government's priority to ensure access to effective healthcare, Deputy President Paul Mashtile has called for more action to rid the world of the disease. | "I fully agree with the Minister's [Health Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi] sentiment that ending tuberculosis (TB) in our lifetime is not impossible and that it requires solidarity, dedication, and commitment from all of us," the Deputy President said on Thursday. | Addressing the closing plenary of the 9th SA TB Conference held at th…
(2026-06-11). 117.8 Million fled their homes worldwide: Lebanon's shelter crisis worsens. aljazeera.com 117.8 Million people fled their homes worldwide: Lebanon's shelter crisis escalates.
(2026-06-11). Washington meddles in Peruvian election with runoff too close to call. wsws.org A paper-thin margin separates the two candidates as the Trump administration openly maneuvers to shape the outcome in Washington's favor.
(2026-06-11). Are European sanctions on Israeli settlers too little too late. newarab.com 
The recent sanctions on extremist Jewish Israeli settlers and the networks enabling them in the These Western sanctions, which include asset freezes and travel bans on six entities and one individual involved in financing and enabling the control of settlers an…
(2026-06-11). Meet Atiqa Mir: 1 of only 3 girls globally selected by Formula 1 Academy. ummid.com Atiqa Mir, 11-year-old Kashmiri teen racing sensation who is currently residing in Dubai, created history after her selection by the Formula 1 Academy (F1 Academy) for its 'Discover Your Drive' development programme.
(2026-06-11). Egypt sees silver lining in Hormuz closure as Suez traffic rises. newarab.com 
The number of oil shipments sailing through Egypt's Suez Canal has risen sharply since the onset of the Actors that once relied heavily on the Gulf chokepoint have increasingly looked to the
(2026-06-11). Mideast war helps electric motorbikes boom in Africa. al-monitor.com In Nairobi's congested streets, the almost imperceptible hum of electric motorbikes is increasingly replacing the roar of their petrol-powered counterparts.The war in the Middle East, launched by the United States and Israel in February, has had the unlikely consequence of boosting green vehicles across Africa, especially in countries such as Kenya that are heavily dependent on fuel imports."Boda-bodas" ⚪ the name given to motorbikes in Kenya ⚪ are a vital part of the economy in the east African nation, used to transport everything from people to groceries to furniture.
(2026-06-11). Embattled Palestinian president of Oxford Union: 'I'm not resigning'. aljazeera.com Arwa Elrayess, the first Palestinian to lead University of Oxford's debating society, has been troubled by falsehoods.
(2026-06-11). What the Pacific Pivot Reveals About Europe. moderndiplomacy.eu When Pete Hegseth told the Shangri-La Dialogue at the end of May that the United States would prioritize its "model allies," moving the most capable and clear-eyed of them to the front of the line for arms and intelligence, he was not describing a theater to be managed but holding one up as the standard …
(2026-06-11). Bag made from 'T. rex leather' fails to sell at Paris auction. scmp.com A leather bag made from Tyrannosaurus rex cells failed to sell on Thursday, the Paris auction house Drouot said, commenting that bids were well below expected. | Auctioneers Giquello had touted the "one-of-a-kind" piece to sell for more than US$500,000 but bids barely broke the US$150,000 mark, said the Drouot house where the sale took place.
(2026-06-11). Indian Gen Z are on move, albeit Cockroach Janta Party. ummid.com Whta India witnessed in the last few days, Gen Z dug through documents, cross-checked data, exposed inconsistencies, challenged official claims and worked with a determination that put many professionals to shame.
(2026-06-11). Wednesday 6/10: San Francisco Dragon Boat Festival. indybay.org Lake Merced, 1 Harding Road, San Francisco, CA, 94132…
(2026-06-11). UGC NET June 2026 Subject-Wise Exam Date Released. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the subject-wise exam date and schedule of the UGC NET June 2026 on its official website nta.ac.in.
(2026-06-11). The Movie Trope That Explains American Politics. levernews.com 
LISTEN NOW: : | Perhaps the key to understanding modern American politics isn't an academic think tank report but rather rambunctious cult classic films, like Caddyshack and Animal House, that pit low-status underdogs against high-status bluebloods, preps, and jocks. In an essay for Politico, author Dan Brooks argues that movies like these hardwired Americans to root for the rude, rule-breaking outsiders over the buttoned-up establishment, and it's shaping how people vote. Today on Lever Time, David Sirota sits down with Brooks to discuss how the "slobs versus snobs" movie trope can be a metaphor for…
(2026-06-11). The New Documentary 'An Ordinary Insanity'. therealnews.com 
This article was originally published by This film presents a synthesis of my father's book The Doomsday Machine. His book depicts the evil murderousness of nuclear war plans, and the particular dangers posed by ICBMS, with their first strike capability, intended to be launched on warning. | He believed that with these weapons both the U.S. and the USSR/now Russia had constructed Doomsday Machines, capable of destroying most life…
(2026-06-11). Roberto Sánchez lidera escrutinio en Perú. radiohc.cu La Oficina Nacional de Procesos Electorales de Perú (ONPE) informó que, en el 97.9% de las actas contabilizadas, el candidato por el partido Juntos por el Perú, Roberto Sánchez, mantiene ventaja frente a la aspirante ultraderechista Keiko Fujimori, de la organización Fuerza Popular. | La diferencia a favor de Sánchez es cercana a los 10.000 votos sobre Fujimori, por lo que ambos candidatos aún mantienen oportunidades de ganar. | El ganador de la contienda asumirá la presidencia del país por un mandato de cinco años (2026-2031), después de una década de inestabilidad política con ocho presidentes en ese período, a…
(2026-06-11). Bafana Bafana to face Mexico in World Cup opener. sanews.gov.za Bafana Bafana to face Mexico in World Cup opener | Bafana Bafana will return to the global stage on Thursday when they take on Mexico in the opening match of the 2026 Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup, with kick-off set for 9 pm. | When Bafana Bafana walk onto the pitch for the opening match, it will mark exactly 16 years since South Africa, as host nation, opened the first World Cup on African soil against Mexico in Johannesburg. | Tonight, history repeats itself as the same two nations meet again in the tournament's opening fixture, this time with South Africa playing away in Me…
(2026-06-11). Why is Cristina Fernández Still in Prison? orinocotribune.com The conviction, the electoral ban, the assassination attempt and the dispute over Argentina's political direction are all part of the same story. Five keys to understanding what the imprisonment of Cristina Fernández de Kirchner means, one year on. | Exactly one year ago, on June 9, 2025, Cristina Fernández de Kirchner spoke from the Justicialist Party headquarters. It was a political intervention on the edge of the judicial, a message on the eve of the start of her house arrest. There, she framed her legal situation within a historical tradition in Argentina of institutional violence and proscription against Per…
(2026-06-11). Cepeda files criminal complaint against De la Espriella over paramilitary ties. colombiareports.com The leftist candidate in Colombia's election race, Senator Ivan Cepeda, announced a criminal complaint against his far-right opponent for allegedly belonging to the now-defunct paramilitary organization AUC. In a press conference, Cepeda said that his team filed a criminal complaint before the Prosecutor General's Office and the International Criminal Court to investigate whether De la …
(2026-06-11). El Nino is back — and it could be 'one for the history books'. scmp.com The phenomenon El Nino has arrived, the US weather agency said on Thursday, and scientists expect the pattern synonymous with droughts, floods and soaring temperatures will intensify into the end of the year, potentially to historic strength. | El Nino is a natural climate occurrence that warms surface temperatures in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific Ocean, bringing worldwide changes in winds and rainfall patterns and erratic weather.