(2026-06-26). UN halts escort of ships through Hormuz after vessel comes under attack. tribune.com.pk 
The UN International Maritime Organisation paused its operation to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday after a vessel reported an attack, reigniting concerns about whether a preliminary deal to end the Iran war will hold. | Taiwan's Evergreen Marine 2603.TW said on Friday its ship was hit close to Oman by an "unknown object" while on a route recommended by the British navy agency UKMTO. The agency said earlier a vessel had been struck by a projectile hours after Tehran warned vessels against taking routes it had not approved. | Two US officials told Reuters that Iran had fired on the ship, wh…
(2026-06-26). Oil down 2% amid resumption of Hormuz shipments even as vessel hit near Oman. tribune.com.pk 
Crude prices sank 2% on Friday and were headed for steep weekly losses amid easing supply concerns as more stranded oil tankers exited the Strait of Hormuz, even though a cargo vessel was hit near Oman on Thursday. | Brent crude futures fell $1.50, or 1.99%, to $73.76 a barrel as of 11: 49am PKT, while US West Texas Intermediate fell $1.49, or 2.07%, to $70.43 a barrel. | Refining giant Saudi Aramco resumed oil loading on Friday at its Ras Tanura terminal in the Gulf after a nearly four-month halt, shipping data from LSEG showed. Two Very Large Crude Carriers were…
(2026-06-26). Oil prices ease after spiking over halt to Strait of Hormuz evacuation plan. aljazeera.com Brent crude subsides after attack in waterway prompted jump in prices.
(2026-06-25). Supply Chain Resilience: It's not about going it alone. ecns.cn At the 4th China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE), the conversation around supply chains feels more urgent. With the Middle East conflicts and the Strait of Hormuz disruptions, the ripple effects are still unfolding — and they're going to shape global trade for years to come.
(2026-06-26). 'Go home…': Netanyahu heckled on camera during IDF speech as Israeli PM vows to hold southern Lebanon. hindustantimes.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was interrupted by a heckler during an emotional speech at an IDF officer graduation ceremony. While recalling the loss of a close friend during his military service, a protester shouted "Go home," briefly disrupting the address. Netanyahu continued his remarks, speaking about Israel's ongoing security operations, control in southern Lebanon, and the country's fight against regional threats. He also reaffirmed his stance that Iran will not be allowed to obtain nuclear weapons. The speech comes amid continued regional tensions and major security challenges facing Israel an…
(2026-06-25). Trump: Iran will not possess a nuclear weapon, and I have agreed to that 100%. ecns.cn
(2026-06-26). Vance, Rubio strike different tone on Iran and Israel. tribune.com.pk 
President Donald Trump's administration has pushed hard to present a united front on the Iran war, but statements by his vice president and secretary of state have at times diverged over the past week, especially on the subject of Israel. | Vice President JD Vance, speaking at the White House last week, lashed out against Israeli critics of the preliminary US-Iran deal. He suggested that Israeli bombings of civilian infrastructure in Beirut — intended to weaken Hezbollah, which has been attacking Israel — were undermining US-led peace efforts. | Secretary of State Marco R…
(2026-06-26). Did NATO chief get it wrong? Italy's Meloni challenges Mark Rutte's Iran War claim: 'We did not join…'. hindustantimes.com Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has rejected NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte's remarks about Italy's role during the U.S.-Iran conflict, insisting Rome did not participate in military operations against Iran. Meloni clarified that Italy only allowed logistical and technical support through U.S. bases, not authorization for kinetic attacks. She said Rutte confused different types of military flights before later clarifying his comments. The disagreement highlights growing debate over NATO coordination, military cooperation, and alliance messaging during the Iran crisis. Watch the full story as Italy respon…
(2026-06-26). Gaza: How We're Learning to see the AI-Driven Genocide. juancole.com
(2026-06-26). CRD On Lessons Of Juneteenth, Report From Cuba, Massie On USS Liberty. indybay.org Pacifica's Capitalism, Race and Democracy covers ILWU Longshore Workers Speak Out on Juneteenth in San Francisco; Texas Birthplace of Juneteenth; Report from Cuba on Genocidal Oil Blockade; Massie Puts USS Liberty into Congressional Record…
(2026-06-26). Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel highlights loyalty of Comandante Ramiro Valdés. radiohc.cu Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel highlighted the loyalty and dedication to the country of Commander of the Revolution Ramiro Valdés, during the memorial service held on Thursday at the Mausoleum of the Las Villas Front. | Speaking at the solemn ceremony held at the Ernesto Che Guevara Sculptural Complex, the First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba affirmed that Valdés' life is inextricably linked to the history of the Cuban Revolution and serves as an example of dedication, discipline and commitment to the nation. | Díaz-Canel recalled that Ramiro Valdés symbolically returned to S…
(2026-06-26). Cuba Solidarity Rally in Harlem June 20, 2026. wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-06-26). Presidente de Cuba defiende transformaciones y soberanía del país. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel respaldó las transformaciones económicas impulsadas por el Gobierno y reafirmó la disposición a dialogar con Estados Unidos sin imposiciones. | En una conversación con el periodista Roberto Cavada, en La Habana, y difundida anoche en la emisión estelar de Telenoticias, en República Dominicana, Díaz-Canel también resaltó las relaciones históricas entre Cuba y la República Dominicana. | Interrogado sobre las transformaciones económicas anunciadas recientemente, el dignatario aseguró que son para pre…
(2026-06-26). Presidente Díaz-Canel confirmó estado de colaboradores cubanos en Venezuela. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel aseguró este jueves en su perfil de la red social X que los colaboradores cubanos en Venezuela se encuentran bien, tras los sismos de magnitud 7.2 y 7.5 que sacudieron la víspera a esa nación suramericana.En conversación con nuestro embajador en Venezuela, Jorge Luis Mayo, confirmamos que los colaboradores se encuentran bien, prestando desde el primer momento toda la ayuda posible al hermano pueblo venezolano", escribió el mandatario. | Díaz-Canel añadió que se sigue de cerca la situación de todos…
(2026-06-26). Every drop counts: Gaza's water crisis deepens as summer takes hold. icrc.org
(2026-06-26). Hundreds trapped beneath buildings a day after Venezuela's twin earthquakes. aljazeera.com Emergency crews are racing to rescue hundreds trapped under collapsed buildings after earthquakes struck Venezuela.
(2026-06-25). First night after Venezuela's devastating earthquakes. ecns.cn Venezuelan government declared a nationwide state of emergency after the country was struck by two powerful earthquakes measuring above magnitude 7.0 Wednesday.
(2026-06-26). Plan Intl: 'Mental health impact of Venezuelan quakes can last for years'. aljazeera.com Plan International said children and young people must be at the centre of Venezuela's earthquake response.
(2026-06-26). World aids rescue effort as Venezuela quake death toll hits 235. aljazeera.com Rescuers and humanitarian aid are flooding in from across the Americas as hospitals fill up with patients.
presstv.co.uk (2026-06-25). Two back-to-back earthquakes rock central Venezuela, many casualties expectedTwo powerful earthquakes struck central Venezuela in quick succession, causing widespread destruction, damaging infrastructure, and triggering a state of emergency.
Two major earthquakes hit central Venezuela on Wednesday, causing extensive damage across affected areas, including the capital, Caracas.
According to a US seismic monitoring agency, the tremors measured 7.2 and 7.5 in magnitude.
(2026-06-26). Twin earthquakes in Venezuela destroy buildings, sow panic. ecns.cn Two earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 struck the same area of Venezuela on Wednesday, causing buildings to crumble, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS) and AFP journalists.
(2026-06-26). At least 235 dead as Venezuela races to rescue hundreds trapped after major earthquakes. geo.tv 
(2026-06-26). Thousands feared dead in Venezuela after strongest earthquake in 125 years. wsws.org The scale and deadliness of the catastrophe have been shaped not by the seismic waves alone, but by decades of imperialist sanctions, military aggression, corrupt capitalist rule under Chavismo and now the open US recolonization of the country.
(2026-06-26). Venezuela: Se elevan a 235 los muertos y a 4 300 los heridos por doble sismo. radiohc.cu El Gobierno de Venezuela informó que en la noche de este jueves se elevó a 235 la cifra de muertos y a más de 4.300 los heridos por los dos terremotos que azotaron ese país, el miércoles. | El ministro de Salud, Carlos Alvarado confirmó la cantidad en declaraciones al canal estatal Venezolana de Televisión.En el sistema público, hemos atendido al corte de las siete de la noche del día de hoy más 4.300 heridos […] y hemos recibido alrededor de 235 pacientes que llegan sin signos vitales o fallecen al momento de llegar en nuestros establecimientos de salud ª. | Más de 150 pacientes reciben atención en clínic…
(2026-06-26). Presidenta encargada de Venezuela recorrió zonas afectadas por potentes sismos. radiohc.cu La presidenta encargada de Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez recorrió este jueves zonas afectadas por los sismos de la víspera que causaron daños humanos y materiales en zonas de Caracas, el estado de La Guaira (norte) y otros territorios del país suramericano. | Acompañada por el titular de la Asamblea Nacional (parlamento) Jorge Rodríguez y el vicepresidente sectorial de Política, Seguridad Ciudadana y Paz, Diosdado Cabello, y otras autoridades, visitaron comunidades de Macuto. | Rodríguez recordó el doble terremoto del día de ayer de magnitud 7,2 y 7,5 que alcanzó a varios estados del norte, donde provocó estragos fu…
(2026-06-26). Satellite images show Venezuela's La Guaira before and after twin quakes. aljazeera.com Satellite images compare Venezuela's coastal city of La Guaira before and after twin earthquakes struck.
(2026-06-25). Brazil to raise up to 5b yuan in issuance of panda bonds. ecns.cn Brazil formally kicked off plans to issue its first sovereign panda bonds on Thursday, a landmark move that officials said would create new opportunities for bilateral cooperation in financial markets.
(2026-06-26). Forever wars: Israel's cycle of conflict shows no finish line. aljazeera.com Despite ceasefires and shifting military fronts, Israel's wars continue, with no clear end or lasting security gains.
(2026-06-25). Chinese motorcycles head for Europe. ecns.cn Chongqing-based motorcycle manufacturer ZXMOTO has dispatched its first large-scale shipment of bikes to the European market. The shipment set sail from Shanghai on Wednesday, Chongqing Customs said.
(2026-06-26). EconoScope | Chinese-built stadium upholds Cabo Verde's World Cup dream. ecns.cn About a week into the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Cabo Verde drew global attention after holding defending champion Spain to a 0-0 draw in Group H.
(2026-06-26). Japan draw 1-1 with Sweden at World Cup to finish second in Group F. aljazeera.com Goals from Daizen Maeda and Anthony Elanga were enough to see both teams through to the Round of 32.
(2026-06-26). US says wants deal with Iran, but not 'at any price'. geo.tv 
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks with members of the media before departing from Bahrain international airport after his visit to the Middle East to discuss the interim deal between the US and Iran with Arab Gulf allies, in Manama on June 25, 2026. — AFPUnited States rejects…
(2026-06-25). Experts discuss future trajectory of China-U.S. relations at 2026 Summer Davos. ecns.cn Experts and scholars exchange views at a sub-forum, interpreting the future of China-U.S. relations at the World Economic Forum (WEF)'s 17th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, or the 2026 Summer Davos forum, in the northeastern Chinese city of Dalian, June 25, 2026.
(2026-06-26). Australia reach World Cup knockouts after gritty draw with Paraguay. aljazeera.com The Socceroos finish second in Group D with four points and are through to the 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 32.
(2026-06-26). Guarding the frontier to protect every home: local officials dedicate themselves to service in China's highest township. ecns.cn Despite long, harsh winters and severe natural conditions, retired soldiers, young university graduates, local cadres and officials from other parts of the country choose to work and live here, serving the remote border community and supporting local development.
(2026-06-26). Who will control Africa's AI infrastructure, and at what cost? aljazeera.com Data centres and AI systems are expanding across Africa, bringing new pressure on energy and resources.
(2026-06-26). Rubio: US wants deal with Iran, but not 'at any price'. newarab.com 
Secretary of State Marco Rubio – in Bahrain as part of a regional tour to reassure Gulf partners hit hard by the Middle East war – also dismissed the idea of allowing Tehran to
(2026-06-26). Ivory Coast coach Fae saddened by Schweinsteiger's 'African football' jab. aljazeera.com Former German player's comments that 'African football' is 'a bit unorthodox sometimes, a bit wild' sparked controversy.
(2026-06-26). Saturday 7/25: Lindy by the Lake – feat. Eric Kong & Friends. indybay.org Lake Merritt…
(2026-06-26). Saturday 7/11: Craving Chinatown. indybay.org Waverly Place, Chinatown, San Francisco…
(2026-06-26). Why Biden's Debate Disaster Two Years Ago Matters for the Future. indybay.org Conformity has meant calamity…
(2026-06-26). Wednesday 7/1: LF Panel: Palestine & The Defense of Free Speech & Worker Rights In Higher Education. indybay.org To join the zoom | us02web.zoom.us/j/82158774766…
(2026-06-26). USW 5 Maranthon Renewable Refinery Oil Workers Locked Out & On Strike In Concord. indybay.org USW5 Marathon renewable refinery workers have been locked out and are on strike in Concord, California. They talked about working conditions and their issues…
(2026-06-26). Support Independent Retailers Like Bookshop & Say No to Amazon Prime this 23-26 June 2026. indybay.org Irucka Embry requests that we avoid Amazon this Amazon Prime week & every day.
(2026-06-26). Senate hearing on US Postal Service lays out proposals for delivery cuts, post office closures. wsws.org Under the guise of "reforming" USPS's supposedly "broken business model," senators and postal management discussed cutting delivery days, closing post offices, outsourcing work, raising prices, attacking workers' compensation and eliminating regulatory restraints on management.
(2026-06-26). Insights | Polish exhibitor at CISCE hopes to find more business opportunities, make friends in China. ecns.cn At the 4th China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) held in Beijing, Polish exhibitor Pawel Moskala told China News Network that China is a vibrant country, and he highly appreciates the country's achievements in digital development.
(2026-06-26). The operational and humanitarian consequences of disregard for the rules of war are both devastating and accelerating. icrc.org Remarks delivered by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer to the UN, for the High-level Panel 2 of the 2026 ECOSOC Humanitarian Affair Segment in New York, 18 June 2026.
(2026-06-26). Interpreting the Fourth Geneva Convention: Insights from a high-level discussion in Brussels. icrc.org Event: Launch of the Updated ICRC Commentary on the Fourth Geneva Convention…
(2026-06-26). Hong Kong bedecked with flags to mark 29th anniversary of return to motherland. ecns.cn Pedestrians walk along a street in Tsim Sha Tsui East, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), which is adorned with Chinese national flags and regional flags of the HKSAR, on June 24, 2026.
(2026-06-26). Saturday 6/27: Seaside: Game Night Fundraiser. indybay.org Monterey Peace and Justice Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd.Seaside, CA…
(2026-06-26). Pacifica Nomination & Election Process – Kamau Harris From Pacifica's WFPW In DC. indybay.org Kamau Harris from Pacifica's WFPW outlines the election process to nominate and elect people to the Pacifica board and LSBs. The present Pacifica officials have gone to new bylaws which eliminate any real oversight and transparency of the Local Station Board Members.
(2026-06-26). Is Europe's Afghan Deportation Plan Giving the Taliban International Credibility? thinktank.pk For more than two decades, the European Union presented itself as one of the strongest defenders of democracy, women's rights, and human rights in Afghanistan. Following the Taliban's return to power in 2021 after the withdrawal of U.S. forces, Brussels repeatedly declared that it would not recognize the Taliban as Afghanistan's legitimate government. European sanctions, …
(2026-06-26). Has China Overtaken the US in Technology? Here's What the Facts Say. thinktank.pk The Global Times article titled "China's IT Dominance in the World" presents China as the world's undisputed technological leader, arguing that the country's long-term planning, industrial policies, and innovation ecosystem have positioned it ahead of Western competitors in emerging technologies. The article relies heavily on supportive expert opinions and government narratives to reinforce the image …
(2026-06-26). Call for inquiry into dropping of charges over New Zealand's Pike River mine disaster. wsws.org Christopher Harder, a former criminal lawyer, has called for police to investigate the unlawful deal to drop charges against the company's chief executive Peter Whittall.
(2026-06-26). Detroit Federation of Teachers pushes through contract, as school closures, austerity continue. wsws.org The basic contradiction behind the tentative agreement is that district is offering limited raises while closing schools.
(2026-06-26). North Korea conducts major weapons tests; South training 'drone warriors'. aljazeera.com Kim Jong Un demands a 'deadly and destructive offensive posture' as North Korea upgrades arsenal to reach all of South.
(2026-06-26). London Heat Adaption Event Cancelled by a Heatwave. wattsupwiththat.com Apparently the adaption event venue needed more adaption.
(2026-06-26). Saturday 6/27: Juneteenth – Dance as Resistance – Arts & Wellness Gatherings. indybay.org Grown Women Dance Collective | 494 9th St | Oakland, CA 94607…
(2026-06-26). Netherlands beat Tunisia 3-1, enter World Cup knockouts as group winners. aljazeera.com Netherlands top Group F with seven points and will face Morocco in the round of 32 in Monterrey on Monday.
(2026-06-26). Sunday 6/28: Hikers for Palestine: Walking in Solidarity with the Children of Palestine. indybay.org Seabreeze parking lot at the entrance of the Berkeley Marina, 598 University Ave…
(2026-06-26). Friday 6/26: Discussion:Declaration of Independence:Inventions & Distortions of Reality & History. indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley, CA…
(2026-06-25). China targets clean, low-carbon new energy system by 2030. ecns.cn China aims to basically establish a clean, low-carbon, secure and efficient new energy system by 2030, according to a plan recently issued by the National Development and Reform Commission and the National Energy Administration.
(2026-06-25). How 'China Opportunity 2.0' offers growth potential for global businesses. ecns.cn For enterprises worldwide, "China Opportunity 2.0″represents comprehensive innovation-driven empowerment and high-return investment prospects, Chinese Premier Li Qiang said on Wednesday.
(2026-06-26). Xizang vineyard turns saline wasteland into high-altitude wine hub, boosting rural jobs. ecns.cn A former stretch sandbank along the Yarlung Zangbo River in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region has been transformed into the region's largest vineyard and one of the world's highest-altitude grape-growing areas, highlighting efforts to develop specialty agriculture in harsh environments.
(2026-06-26). New program protects New Jersey residents from summer utility shutoffs. whyy.org This story is part of the From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to know about climate change? What would you like us to cover?
| Residents in New Jersey struggling to pay their utility bills could be spared from water and electricity shutoffs this summer through a new relief program. | The state's Summer Termination Program protects eligible residents from electric, water and sewer s…
(2026-06-26). Art space steals the spotlight at 2026 Summer Davos. ecns.cn The art space on the first floor has drawn many participants. Here, visitors can meditate with a robot using an EEG headset, hear kinetic coral sculptures cry out in a simulated ocean, and watch stained glass from Western cathedrals that tell stories of Chinese tradition… The art space has stolen the spotlight at the forum.
(2026-06-26). Rural jobs expand in Xizang's Shannan as farming and tourism take root. ecns.cn Rural industries in Shannan, Xizang are creating new sources of local employment as greenhouse farming and community-run homestays expand, enabling residents to earn income without needing to leave their villages.
(2026-06-26). East China sees bustling summer farming at sea. ecns.cn An aerial drone photo taken on June 24, 2026 shows aquaculture workers head out to sea in fishing boats, including kelp harvesting and abalone feeding in Rongcheng, east China's Shandong Province.
(2026-06-25). Insights | CISCE a timely, forward-looking platform to Australia: Australian diplomat. ecns.cn The China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) is more than just a trade show, it's a very timely and forward-looking platform for Australia, said Dominic Trindade, Commercial Minister at the Australian Embassy in Beijing and Austrade's general manager for the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong and Taiwan, in an interview with China News Network during the 4th CISCE which kicked off on Monday in Beijing.
(2026-06-26). Saturday 7/4: Summer of Solidarity Party + Fundraiser for MPLS Anti-ICE Defendants. indybay.org Tamarack Oakland (1501 Harrison St., Oakland, CA 94612)…
(2026-06-26). Sunday 6/28: Window on the West Bank. indybay.org San José Peace & Justice Center | 48 South 7th Street | San José, CA 95112…
(2026-06-26). San Francisco Bay Area Celebrates the Dalai 91st Birthday. indybay.org San Francisco Bay Area Celebrates the Dalai Lama's 91st Birthday.
(2026-06-26). How to protect yourself — and your yard — from ticks. whyy.org Experts say this summer is shaping up to be the worst tick season in a decade — and a lot of bites are happening in people's own backyards. | Fie – A female deer tick is seen under a University of Rhode Island microscope in the entomoloy lab March 18, 2002. Although it is easy to come in contact with ticks in Tennessee with it's many wooded areas, the huge majority of tick bites do not transmit disease to people, according to health officials. (AP Photo/ Victoria Arocho, File)…
(2026-06-26). The price of miscalculation. onlineopinion.com.au A war launched to reshape the Middle East has instead exposed the limits of force – and the cost of misunderstanding a nation that has spent millennia learning how to endure.
(2026-06-26). Which teams have qualified for the World Cup 2026 knockouts, round of 32? aljazeera.com The 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage format, criteria and rules for qualification. Find out who's in and who's out.
(2026-06-26). Shia pilgrims gather in Iraq's holy city of Karbala to mark Ashura. aljazeera.com Shia Muslims gathered in the Iraqi city of Karbala to mark Ashura…
(2026-06-26). No, The Conversation, the AMOC Doesn't Have an Image Problem. It Has a Credibility Problem. wattsupwiththat.com The AMOC issue in the media does not have an image problem, it has a credibility problem.
(2026-06-26). Comicomment: When the American Dream turns into America's nightmare. ecns.cn For many, the American Dream is fading, while America's drug crisis continues to deepen. What is being buried is not only countless lives, but also the ideals the nation has long claimed to uphold.
(2026-06-26). Friday 6/26: The Historic Boycott Coors Commemoration Day In The Castro. indybay.org Corner of Market and Castro | San Francisco…
(2026-06-26). Ashura observed nationwide amid tight security, calls for unity and tolerance. tribune.com.pk 
More than 12,000 police officers and personnel were deployed across Rawalpindi and Islamabad as Ashura processions got underway on Friday, with extensive security measures including snipers on high-rise buildings, drones, a custom CNIC scanning app, and a complete suspension of mobile and internet services in Rawalpindi. | Rawalpindi | Rawalpindi's central procession emerged from Imambargah Ashiq Hussain, Teli Mohalla, where more than 8,000 police officers and personnel were on duty. Of these, more than 5,500 were assigned to the central procession alone, with more than 1,200 traffic police officers also perfo…
(2026-06-26). COB betrayal paves way for "state of exception" in Bolivia: strategic lessons of the workers' uprising. wsws.org The task facing the Bolivian working class was and remains to break from the bureaucratic agencies of the bourgeois state and establishi its political independence.
(2026-06-26). Testing the Dew-Point Anchor Hypothesis. wattsupwiththat.com By Andy May and Philip Mulholland Earlier this year Philip Mulholland published the details of his Dew-Point Anchor Hypothesis or "DPAH" (Mulholland P. , 2026a). The hypothesis assumes that the…
(2026-06-26). Postmaster General, David Steiner, threatened to restrict delivery of mail-in-ballots. indybay.org Postal workers handling mail-in-ballots at Post Office, in these very grim times when postal workers are under attack, and the convicted felon President Donald J. Trump, and his myrmidon billionaire Postmaster General, David Steiner, are viciously trying to unlawfully restrict our votes!
(2026-06-25). Rare coral reef blue hole found in South China Sea. ecns.cn China's first coral reef blue hole — a large natural depression on the ocean floor — has been identified in the waters off Huangyan Island in the South China Sea, and it has emerged as a biodiversity hot spot, according to a report released on Thursday.
(2026-06-26). German government launches frontal assault on pensions. wsws.org The pension reforms seamlessly follow the abolition of Bàºrgergeld (welfare benefits) and the so-called "health reforms." Billions are being redistributed from the pockets of the needy, the sick, pensioners, the low-paid and workers into rearmament into the accounts of the super-rich.
(2026-06-26). Watch World Cup Day 15: Netherlands, Australia advance; Curacao eliminated. aljazeera.com Latest match highlights, reaction and previews from the FIFA World Cup 2026 in North America.
(2026-06-26). Apple, Microsoft hike prices over surging chip costs. aljazeera.com Tech giants roll out steep price increases amid shortage of memory chips used to power AI.
(2026-06-26). 'Affordability crisis': How the Western housing crisis spiralled. aljazeera.com Rising rents and prices outpacing wages provoke global debate: Is housing a basic right or an investment asset?>
(2026-06-26). Alan Greenspan (1926—2026) and the crisis of capitalism. wsws.org More than any other single individual, Greenspan worked to create an economic system based on speculation, parasitism, and unprecedented social inequality which characterises US and world capitalism today.
(2026-06-26). We Stand at a Critical Moment in Earth's History. juancole.com Greenfield, Mass. (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — "Ecosystems, wildlife and the Earth itself are living beings with inherent rights to exist, evolve and regenerate." This, the Rights of Nature philosophy and movement, is led by Indigenous people worldwide who hold that humans are partners and guardians not owners of land, water and wildlife. Indigenous peoples perceive land, air and water as ancestors from whom they come. They identify who they themselves are through their rivers, their mountains, their forests who comprise their physical/spiritual life force. Behold stories of their successes for t…
(2026-06-25). CISCE Insights: From efficiency to resilience — What are global companies looking for. ecns.cn As global supply chains undergo their most significant transformation in decades, a fundamental question confronts multinational corporations: what exactly are they looking for?
(2026-06-25). China's Sichuan Province unveils digital supply chain list for global investors. ecns.cn Chinas southwest Sichuan Province on June 22 launched the"Digital and Intelligent Supply Chain Cooperation List"for global investors at the Sichuan Digital&Smart Industry Chain International Cooperation Conference.
(2026-06-26). The failure of the Murray Darling Basin Plan. onlineopinion.com.au The Murray Darling Basin is still suffering for policies designed to save South Australia in a world where it never rained.
(2026-06-26). Australian ruling elite fawns over alleged war criminal Ben Roberts-Smith. wsws.org Despite being charged with five war crimes, including murder, Roberts-Smith is being treated as a respected public figure by the powers that be.
(2026-06-26). CWAers Hold Massive Rally for Affordable Healthcare. wibailoutpeople.org 
On June 18, 2026, over 3,000 CWA members, retirees, elected officials, local leaders, and allies rallied in Trenton at the New Jersey State House Annex, calling on state leaders to confront New Jersey's healthcare affordability crisis. Members took their case directly to legislators, calling on state leaders to lower costs without shifting more of the …
(2026-06-26). Tuesday 7/14: Film: Blurring The Color Line, Screening and Filmmaker Discussion. indybay.org San Francisco Main Library, Koret Auditorium | 100 Larkin Street | San Francisco, CA 94102…
(2026-06-26). 30-Year Sentence for Transporting Zines Is a Five-Alarm Fire for Free Speech. theintercept.com 
The harsh sentence for a defendant who wasn't even at the Prairieland protest is likely only the start of the Trump administration's efforts to outlaw free speech.
(2026-06-26). Sunday 7/5: Boycott Chevron Picket. indybay.org Chevron Corporate Station | 5500 Telegraph Ave, Oakland | (Telegraph at 55th)…
(2026-06-26). SF Hunters Point/TI Residents Protest SF Mayor Lurie & Politicians Over Nuke Contamination. indybay.org Dozens of organizations and residents of Hunters Point and Treasurer Island protested at SF City Hall against the refusal of SF Mayor Daniel Lurie and the Supervisors to provide healthcare, housing and compensation to the residents who have been contaminated and sickened by the radioactive dump site. Instead Lurie and company want to spend millions on more condos on the site and also improperly remove contaminated waterfront buildings for more development.
(2026-06-26). "Round up all the new hires and tell them to vote yes" : UAW holds shotgun vote at Nexteer as opposition mounts to fourth sellout deal. wsws.org There is widespread opposition to the deal and deep anger over the way the UAW bureaucracy has defied the will of the membership.
(2026-06-26). We need your help! Project Esther is targeting AFGJ. wibailoutpeople.org "Project Esther outlined an ambitious plan to fight antisemitism by branding a broad range of critics of Israel as "effectively a terrorist support network" so that they could be deported, defunded, sued, fired, expelled, ostracized and otherwise excluded from what it considered "open society." Inside the Heritage Foundation's Plan to Crush the U.S. Palestinian Movement- …
(2026-06-26). Saturday 6/27: The Six Billion Dollar Man – Santa Cruz Watch Party. indybay.org 101 Church Street | Santa Cruz, CA…
(2026-06-26). Preserving the Folsom Juneteenth History, Restoring the Legacy of Negro Bar Chinatown. indybay.org Dr. Cameron Jones and Dr. James Armstead lead the way towards showcasing early African Californios. Leidesdorff Plaza – Diamond Jubilee Year continues in a good way this Folsom Juneteenth season.
(2026-06-26). PRESS RELEASE: Supreme Court Paves Way For Mass Deportations. wibailoutpeople.org PRESS RELEASEJune 25, 2026 Haiti Action Committee denounces in the strongest possible terms today's Supreme Court ruling allowing DHS to terminate TPS for Haitian and Syrian refugees currently in the US under Temporary Protected Status.This decision could leave 350,000 Haitians along with 6100 Syrians without work permits, subject to Trump's brutal deportation machine for one …
(2026-06-26). SGP and WSWS call for the release of Ercan Akpolat and all political prisoners in Türkiye. wsws.org On June 24, SGP Chairman Christoph Vandreier and Johannes Stern, editor of the German-language World Socialist Web Site, read out an open letter to Ambassador Gà∂khan Turan in front of the Turkish Embassy in Berlin.
(2026-06-26). Marina Mabrey ties WNBA scoring record with 53 points; Tempo rout Sparks. aljazeera.com Toronto's Mabrey matches A'ja Wilson and Liz Cambage for the league's scoring record in 125-97 win for her team.
(2026-06-26). Thursday 6/25: San Jose Federal Court to Hear Motion to Shut Down Santa Clara Chip Fab. indybay.org Robert F. Peckham Federal Building & U.S. Courthouse, 280 South 1st Street, San Jose, CA — Courtroom 8, 4th Floor, before the Honorable P. Casey Pitts, U.S. District Judge | (Press conference: courthouse exterior / steps — location to be confirmed on-site).
(2026-06-26). Addicted to War? War Fever, Trump Style. juancole.com (
(2026-06-26). Saturday 7/25: Free Grateful Dead Music & Berkeley Barb Newspaper Event ‚ö°Ô∏è. indybay.org 1581 LeRoy Avenue Berkeley CA…
(2026-06-26). Trump administration requests approval of $87.6 billion for Iran war. wsws.org The White House padded its request for $87.6 billion—down from the previously discussed $200 billion—with items aimed at getting the votes needed in both chambers of Congress to pass the military appropriations.
(2026-06-26). China unveils findings on blue hole in Huangyan Dao. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Ecology and Environment on Thursday released a report on a blue hole in Huangyan Dao in the South China Sea, describing it as the first known coral reef-formed blue hole identified in China.
(2026-06-26). The American Revolution and Its Place in History: From the War Against Monarchy to "No Kings" wsws.org These remarks open the WSWS webinar by situating the American Revolution as a world-historical bourgeois democratic revolution, tracing its development through the Civil War and examining the present-day assault on its democratic legacy.
(2026-06-26). Is Ukraine's New Military Strategy Pushing Russia Toward Defeat? thinktank.pk After more than four years of fighting, the Russia-Ukraine war appears to be entering a new phase. For much of the conflict, Russia maintained the initiative through overwhelming manpower, missile strikes and relentless pressure along the front lines. Today, however, Ukraine is increasingly demonstrating that it can impose strategic costs deep inside Russian territory, challenging …
(2026-06-26). Penal repression of serious violations of international humanitarian law — Factsheet. icrc.org
(2026-06-26). The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement expresses concern over attack on Red Cross volunteers in Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). icrc.org
(2026-06-26). Bosnia and Herzegovina: Mine risk education reduces risks and saves lives — but the danger is far from over. icrc.org
(2026-06-26). ICRC, Xinhua News Agency and Fudan University host Content Creators Forum on humanitarian storytelling and empathy. icrc.org
(2026-06-26). Egypt: States Convene in Cairo to Reinforce Respect for Rules of War Amid Rising Conflicts. icrc.org
(2026-06-26). Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: Red Cross volunteers at the heart of the response in Bunia. icrc.org
(2026-06-26). Advocacy paper: A key opportunity to prevent the development of unacceptable autonomous weapons. icrc.org
(2026-06-26). Certificates and declarations of absence: A guidance note. icrc.org
(2026-06-26). Search Continues for People Missing in Connection with Armed Conflicts of the 1990s and August 2008 and their aftermath. icrc.org
(2026-06-26). Click to Care: Humanity in a Digital World. icrc.org
(2026-06-26). ICRC Advances Efforts to Adopt African Union Declaration to Strengthen IHL on the Continent. icrc.org
(2026-06-26). Bahrain financial executive: embracing Chinese super apps allows Gulf states with more economic resilience. ecns.cn
(2026-06-26). Frequently asked questions: Understanding the ICRC's neutrality. icrc.org
(2026-06-26). Frequently asked questions: Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the military domain. icrc.org
(2026-06-26). Comicomment: Who's digging the grave for the American Dream. ecns.cn
(2026-06-26). Sudan: ICRC RED aircraft makes first Port Sudan—Khartoum flight since war began. icrc.org
(2026-06-26). ICRC and Asian Development Bank formalize their first institutional partnership. icrc.org
(2026-06-26). Iran: ICRC delivers 18 tonnes of humanitarian supplies to support emergency response. icrc.org
(2026-06-26). "I'm already injured. Getting Ebola doesn't bear thinking about." The Kivus face a double crisis — conflicts and an epidemic. icrc.org
(2026-06-26). Libya in 2025: Standing alongside communities affected by conflict and violence. icrc.org
(2026-06-26). Where is my family? The search for missing loved ones in Africa's oldest and newest refugee camps. icrc.org
(2026-06-26). Mali: ICRC steps up support to people affected by armed violence. icrc.org
(2026-06-26). Driver plows through Mexico World Cup crowd. aljazeera.com
(2026-06-26). Ethiopia: ICRC provides seeds and fertilizers to 132,000 people. icrc.org
(2026-06-26). Jordan: The Essay Competition on International Humanitarian Law. icrc.org
(2026-06-26). Sismo de magnitud 7.2 sacude Japón. radiohc.cu Un terremoto de magnitud 7.2 sacudió este jueves la costa norte de Japón, 25 minutos después de los sismos ocurridos en territorios venezolanos, pero las autoridades descartaron el peligro de tsunami. | Según la Agencia Meteorológica de Japón, el sismo tuvo epicentro frente a la costa oriental de la prefectura de Iwate, a una profundidad de unos 50 kilómetros. | El temblor se sintió en decenas de localidades del noreste y también de forma leve en la capital, Tokio. | Ocho personas resultaron heridas en las prefecturas de Aomori e Iwate, principalmente por caídas o golpes con objetos, sin que se reportaran casos g…
(2026-06-26). Friday 6/26: 26th Annual Folsom Juneteenth Weekend – Dia de Los Negros. indybay.org Leidesdorff Plaza – Diamond Jubilee | Reading Street & Leidesdorff Street | Historic Folsom District | 1854 Historic Chinatown Negro Bar, Sacramento County…
(2026-06-26). Extreme heat has devastating effects on agriculture and workers. wsws.org Anthropogenic global warming amplified this year by a record-breaking "Godzilla" Super El Nino, will have a catastrophic impact on food production and the working class.
(2026-06-25). Iran warns against Hormuz crossings as Rubio visits Bahrain. newarab.com 
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Thursday warned that vessels crossing the In a statement, the IRGC said that "the only authorised route for passage through the Strait of Hormuz is the route announced by the Islamic Republic of Iran," reinforcing Tehran's claim to regulate traffic through the strategic waterway. | The future of the strait — a critical artery for global energy shipm…
(2026-06-25). UN agency says it pauses Hormuz ship evacuation initiative after vessel attacked. al-monitor.com LONDON, June 25 (Reuters) – The United Nations' shipping agency on Thursday paused an evacuation effort to get hundreds of stranded ships and thousands of seafarers out through the Strait of Hormuz after a vessel was attacked in the Gulf of Oman."I have been informed of an attack today in the Gulf of Oman on a vessel which passed through the Strait of Hormuz. This vessel did not transit under IMO's evacuation framework," Arsenio Dominguez, Secretary-General of the U.N.'s International Maritime Organization (IMO), said in a statement.
(2026-06-25). Plan To Move Ships Through Strait Of Hormuz Paused After Iran Strikes Cargo Vessel. twz.com 
The U.N. International Maritime Organization (IMO) paused its The evacuation plan, which IMO…
(2026-06-25). Iran attacks cargo ship off Oman, testing Trump's Hormuz Strait deal. al-monitor.com The first Iranian attack on a cargo vessel since the ceasefire comes as top US diplomat Marco Rubio huddled with Gulf Cooperation Council ministers in Manama to reject Iran's claims to control the Strait of Hormuz.
(2026-06-25). Dar places US-Iran accord on record. tribune.com.pk 
Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Wednesday tabled the three-page US-Iran agreement in the National Assembly, saying phase two would involve technical discussions on nuclear matters, sanctions and frozen assets, and Lebanon. | While addressing the National Assembly session, Dar said placing it on record alongside the June 22 joint communique issued by the United States, Iran, Qatar and Pakistan, saying the document had been "considerably misunderstood" and misquoted. | "It is the right of both Houses that I place this on the record of this assembly, so that if any colleague wishes to see this document, take a copy…
(2026-06-25). Headlines for June 25, 2026. democracynow.org Thousands Feared Dead After Twin Earthquakes Rock Venezuela, White House Requests $87.6 Billion in Supplemental Funds, Mostly for Iran War, Israel Kills Two in Southern Lebanon, Straining U.S.-Iran Ceasefire, Drone Kills 12-Year-Old in Gaza as U.N. Inquiry Finds Israel Targets Children in Ongoing "Genocide", Palestinian Journalist's "Shocking" Photo Shows Effects of Torture, Medical Neglect in Israeli Jails, Professor Fired for Pro-Palestinian Activism Reinstated by San José State, Trump Clashes with GOP Senators over Iran and Blocks Housing Bill to Force SAVE Act Vote, Ukrainian Dro…
(2026-06-25). Peace process shifts into action mode. tribune.com.pk 
The technical-level negotiations between Iran and the US are set to resume next week as the Pakistan-Qatar mediated peace process moves into its implementation phase following what Islamabad described as a positive breakthrough during the first round of high-level talks in Switzerland. | Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi on Wednesday said the technical level talks, which began in Burgenstock on June 22, were continuing and that the current pause should not be viewed as a breakdown in negotiations. | "I believe that the talks will resume next week, probably on Tuesday. This is a temporary gap and not a…
(2026-06-25). Shehbaz, Tamim urge talks momentum. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on Wednesday stressed the importance of sustaining the momentum of negotiations through dialogue and diplomacy following the successful first round of technical talks between the United States and Iran in Switzerland. | "Had a warm and most cordial telephone conversation with my dear brother, His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, emir of the State of Qatar, this afternoon," the prime minister said in a post on X. | He said he thanked the Qatari emir for his steadfast support for peace efforts that culminated in the historic I…
(2026-06-25). Pakistan confirms resumption of Iran-US technical talks next week. geo.tv 
Foreign Office Spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi addresses the weekly press briefing at Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Islamabad on June 24, 2026. — Screengrab via X/@ForeignOfficePkFO hails continued Iran-US dialogue as positive sign.Pakistan backs GCC role on Strait of…
(2026-06-25). Trump doesn't like Burnham, and Burnham doesn't like…..well TBD. thecanary.co 
According to Donald Trump, likely Labour leadership replacement Andy Burnham is a signal that "the UK is dying". As far as we're concerned, that's the biggest vote of confidence the newly-minted Makerfield MP has gotten so far. The US dictator made his first public comments on Burnham on 24 June, during a meeting with NATO […] | By
(2026-06-25). Israel, Lebanon deny Israeli pullout from southern Lebanon. newarab.com 
Senior Israeli and Lebanese officials denied on Thursday that there had been any Israeli withdrawal from occupied Israel and Lebanon have been discussing a US-backed proposal for Israeli forces to transfer some of the Lebanese territory invaded in its war to
(2026-06-25). Democrats choose 5 more military-intelligence veterans as congressional candidates. wsws.org The ranks of what we have termed the "CIA Democrats" are likely to increase again in November. | As it prepares to roll out the red carpet for US President Donald Trump and other imperialist war criminals, the Erdoğan regime is seeking to suppress all opposition to war, genocide and militarism.
(2026-06-25). 3 IYSSE representatives elected to Berlin's Humboldt University student parliament. wsws.org The IYSSE was the only university group at Berlin's Humboldt University to stand on a socialist programme against the genocide in Gaza, the development of war and the militarisation of the universities.
(2026-06-25). Israel deliberately engaged in Genocide of Palestinian children: UN Inquiry. ummid.com Israel is deliberately killing Palestinian children, resulting in genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes in Gaza and the Occupied West Bank, an independent UN inquiry said in its report released Tuesday June 23, 2026.
(2026-06-25). Supreme Court lets ExxonMobil sue Cuba for $1 billion. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—By a partisan 6-3 margin—all GOP-named justices for, all Democratic-named justices against—the U.S. Supreme Court gave oil giant ExxonMobil the go-ahead to sue the Cuban government for at least $1 billion. Writing for the majority, Justice Brett Kavanaugh explained that generally foreign governments, and their diplomats in the U.S., too, have "sovereign immunity" from U.S. …
(2026-06-25). Cuba moviliza a su personal de salud y expresa solidaridad con Venezuela tras devastadores terremotos. radiohc.cu En un mensaje oficial, el mandatario cubano expresó el apoyo incondicional de la Mayor de las Antillas ante la pérdida de vidas humanas y los cuantiosos daños materiales ocasionados por el fenómeno sísmico. La respuesta de la nación caribeña no se ha hecho esperar, y como muestra de la hermandad que une a ambos pueblos, el personal cubano de la Salud que labora en territorio venezolano se encuentra desplegado y coopera activamente en la atención a los damnificados.
(2026-06-25). Discurso pronunciado por Miguel Mario Díaz-Canel Bermúdez en la Ceremonia de Honores Militares e Inhumanción del Comandante de la Revolución Ramiro Valdés Menéndez. radiohc.cu Discurso pronunciado por Miguel Mario Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y Presidente de la República, en la Ceremonia de Honores Militares e Inhumanción de los restos mortales del Comandante de la Revolución Ramiro Valdés Menéndez, en el Mausoleo del Frente de Las Villas, en el Complejo Escultórico Ernesto Che Guevara de la ciudad de Santa Clara, el 25 de junio de 2026, "Año del Centenario del Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro Ruz". | Querida Alicia, queridos hijos y nietos de Ramiro; | Familiares; | Compañeras y compañeros de batallas y tareas revolucionarias;…
(2026-06-25). Canciller Rodríguez critica silencio de OEA ante política de EEUU contra Cuba. radiohc.cu El canciller de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez cuestionó este miércoles a la Organización de Estados Americanos (OEA) por omitir referencias a la política de Estados Unidos contra la isla. | Mediante su cuenta en X, el ministro cubano de Relaciones Exteriores consideró que existe una escalada de medidas coercitivas que afectan gravemente a la nación antillana. | Criticó a la Secretaría General de la OEA por su posición ante la situación de Cuba y por no mencionar, según afirmó, la política de presión que ejerce Estados Unidos contra la mayor isla del Caribe. | El jefe de la diplomacia cubana calificó de "escandaloso" que…
(2026-06-25). Cuba transmitirá Ceremonia de Honores Militares e Inhumación de los restos del Comandante Ramiro Valdés. radiohc.cu La Ceremonia de Honores Militares e Inhumación de los restos mortales del Comandante de la Revolución, Ramiro Valdés Menéndez, que tendrá lugar en Villa Clara, será transmitida mañana jueves por radio y televisión y en plataformas digitales. | Como se informó anteriormente, en cumplimento de su última voluntad de descansar junto a sus compañeros de lucha y cerca del Guerrillero Heroico, los restos mortales del querido combatiente serán inhumados en el Mausoleo del Frente de las Villas, en el Complejo Escultórico Ernesto Che Guevara de la central ciudad de Santa Clara. | La solemne ceremonia será transmitida por l…
(2026-06-25). Gaza ceasefire talks return to square one amid escalation fears. newarab.com 
(2026-06-25). The State of Israel Vs Dr Hussam Abu Safiya: Silencing a witness. newarab.com 
In December 2024, a photograph spread around the world. A doctor in a white coat walked alone across the rubble of northern Gaza, towards an Israeli tank. He had stayed in his hospital to the very end, treating children while the Israeli military closed in around him. That doctor was More than 540 days later, he is still in prison. He has never been charged. He h…
(2026-06-25). Thousands feared dead as twin earthquakes cause devastation across Venezuel. aljazeera.com Thousands feared dead as twin earthquakes cause devastation across Venezuela.
(2026-06-25). Acting President Rodríguez Highlights Surge in Domestic Food Production and Retail Growth in Venezuela. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( During the opening ceremony for the event, which took place this Tuesday, June 23, and hosted numerous national and international guests, Rodríguez stated that the retail sector now provides 6…
(2026-06-25). In pictures: Venezuela hit by twin earthquakes. aljazeera.com Caracas airport closed, metro suspended and power outages reported after deadly quakes rock Venezuela.
(2026-06-25). "Utter Devastation" : Thousands Feared Dead in Venezuela After Double Earthquakes. democracynow.org 
Thousands are feared dead in Venezuela after back-to-back powerful earthquakes struck the country Wednesday evening, collapsing buildings in the capital Caracas and surrounding areas. Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodríguez has declared a state of emergency as rescue workers frantically search for survivors in the rubble of "dozens" of collapsed buildings. Historian Alejandro Velasco, who has family in Venezuela, reports that "many Venezuelans abroad are trying to get in touch with their loved ones in Venezuela and are having a hard time doing so." | The current death toll is at…
(2026-06-25). Powerful twin earthquakes jolts Venezuela, building collapses, high casualties feared; 32 killed. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: At least 32 people were killed while several others injured after a powerful 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck Venezuela on Wednesday evening, causing buildings to crack and electricity to flicker. Before people could understand what was happening and find safety, a second, even stronger 7.5-magnitude earthquake hit the capital city, Caracas, just 39 seconds later, creating widespread panic. | At least three people were killed in the Baruta area of Caracas, according to the municipality's mayor. At Venezuela's Simon Bolivar International Airport, part of the roof collapsed, filling the terminal with…
(2026-06-25). Moments of panic as earthquakes strike Venezuela. aljazeera.com Video captured the first moments of two earthquakes striking Venezuela, triggering panic as people fled for safety.
(2026-06-25). 'We hugged each other and ran': Venezuelans recount earthquake horror. aljazeera.com Survivors describe panic and collapsing buildings during two strong quakes as thousands of people feared dead.
(2026-06-25). Venezuela earthquake: State of emergency declared, schools, colleges shut; Why two earthquakes hit together. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Venezuela has declared a state of emergency after two powerful earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 struck near Caracas on Wednesday night, causing widespread destruction and panic. The country's main international airport, Simon Bolivar International Airport, suffered serious damage when part of its roof collapsed and will be closed temporarily. | Interim President Delcy Rodriguez urged people to remain calm and united during the crisis. Schools and colleges have been shut for several days, and all healthcare workers have been asked to report to hospitals to help treat the injured. | According to th…
(2026-06-25). Turkey, Venezuela discuss aid after deadly earthquakes, source says. al-monitor.com ANKARA, June 25 (Reuters) – Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan discussed the earthquakes in Venezuela and the country's need for aid in a call with his Venezuelan counterpart Yvan Gil on Thursday, a Turkish foreign ministry source said.Fidan also said Turkey would continue to help and support Venezuela, the source said. (Reporting by Tuvan Gumrukcu; Editing by Chris Reese)…
(2026-06-25). Venezuela hit by two strong earthquakes, USGS fears high casualties. ummid.com Venezuela has been hit by two back-to-back powerful earthquakes around 06: 04-06: 05 PM local time Wednesday June 24, 2026 leaving many buildings razed to ground.
(2026-06-25). Doblete sísmico de 7.2 y 7.5 afectó Venezuela. radiohc.cu 
El primer movimiento telúrico, inicialmente reportado con una magnitud de 7.2, fue precursor del fuerte terremoto de 7.5 que sacudió el Caribe de Venezuela. | El Servicio Geológico de los Estados Unidos (USGS) actualizó a magnitud 7.5 el fuerte sismo que sacudió Venezuela en la tarde noche de este miércoles. | Mientras que el Centro Nacional de Alerta de Tsunamis de EE.UU. informó que han sido canceladas las alertas de tsunami para el Caribe y precisó que fueron dos fuertes sismos los que sacudieron el Caribe venezolano con 39 segundos de diferencia.Según el reporte oficial del organismo internacional, el epicent…
(2026-06-25). Presidente Maduro llama a la unidad y serenidad de Venezuela tras doblete sísmico. radiohc.cu El presidente constitucional de Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro llamó este miércoles a la unidad nacional, a la serenidad y el amor concreto, después de dos grandes sismos que afectaron varios estados del norte del país. | En mensaje publicado en su cuenta X desde la ciudad de Nueva York, donde se encuentra secuestrado junto a su esposa Cilia Flores, el mandatario afirmó que la palabra hoy es una sola: "máxima unión, máxima solidaridad y máxima acción".Pueblo amado de Venezuela: ante el poderoso terremoto que ha golpeado nuestra Patria, Cilia y yo elevamos nuestras oraciones por cada familia afectada, por los heridos,…
(2026-06-25). Time to get AIPAC and all dirty money out of politics. peoplesworld.org 
In 2026, with the rising costs of food, rent, and healthcare in the United States, one might ask: Where are our tax dollars going? Well, since World War II, Israel has been the largest cumulative recipient of U.S. Foreign assistance from 1940 to 2026, the United States Congress has sent an estimated $174 Billion dollars …
(2026-06-25). I was DOGEd from USAID: 14 Million Will Die. juancole.com Tulsa, OK (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — JD Vance recently sat down with "Interesting Times" podcast host Ross Douthat. When Ross Douthat pointed out that the Trump administration had been "more hostile than any prior Republican administration…to the way we do humanitarian aid," the vice president argued that conservative or centrist parties "keep winning landslide elections in Latin America" because [before President Trump retook office] aid dollars "went to fund a left-wing NGO complex that actually tilted Latin American elections in favor of the far-left parties. Now, maybe that was the polic…
(2026-06-25). Israeli forces shoot dead sleeping Palestinian in West Bank raid. newarab.com 
Israeli forces shot dead a 32-year-old Palestinian man while he was still asleep during a pre-dawn military raid in the northern Mustafa Taha Mustafa Al-Khatib was killed after Israeli troops forced their way into his home in the town of Sarta, west of Salfit. The raid formed part of a
(2026-06-25). California ports expose the state as a national security risk to America. onlineopinion.com.au With more in-state refinery closures eminent, California Ports are incapable of importing the large volumes of transportation fuels demanded by the 4th largest economy in the world.
(2026-06-25). Is Britain's Plug-In Solar Revolution Really Just Months Away? bylinetimes.com In March, the UK Government announced that plug-in solar power was "months away" from hitting the shelves across the country. As a The change, which takes a lot of inspiration from its runaway success in Germany, will allow people to mount relatively cheap solar panels on their balconies and in gardens, to plug them straight into their mains, taking money off their bills. | Now we have a lot more detail on the plans, as ministers have…
(2026-06-25). Children of the 2026 World Cup — generational ties on full display. thecanary.co 
At the World Cup, it's not just the matches that repeat themselves—names also recur across generations. Between fathers who played in the World Cup decades ago and their sons who now stand on the same stage, one of soccer's most compelling human stories unfolds. In particular, the family legacy is passed down the generations. The […] | By
(2026-06-25). Supreme Court backs Trump move to end Syrians' deportation protections. al-monitor.com The decision affects some 6,100 Syrians who live in the United States.
(2026-06-25). Tommy Robinson puff piece scoured from web following backlash. thecanary.co 
On 24 June, we reported that Tommy Robinson tried to rewrite history over the libel case he lost. He did this in an interview with Karl Stefanovic which has since been scoured from the internet. As investigative reporter Gadget noted: üö® Karl Stefanovic's "interview" of Tommy Robinson has been pulled from the internet I use […] | By
(2026-06-25). After a civil rights complaint, Chicago built the nation's largest air monitoring network. grist.org 
Serap Erdal stopped at a light pole in Chicago's Grant Park, pulled out her phone, and began pinching at the screen. Behind her, towering skyscrapers cut into a sunny blue sky as she scanned her palm-sized map of the city. The researcher barely noticed the hum of city buses, cars, and cyclists buzzing around her in the city's busy downtown. She was working out what was in the cool summer air. | Fixed to the pole above her was one of the city's new solar-powered air quality monitors. The tracker, encased in a metallic silver shell about the size of a tissue box, is part of the nation's largest community air qua…
(2026-06-25). 'The Oxford Union's Far-Right Problem Goes Much Deeper than Tommy Robinson'. bylinetimes.com Last week Oxford Union, a renowned debating and literary private members club, hosted the far-right activist Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, known as Tommy Robinson. He spoke in favour of the motion 'This House Believes the West is right to be suspicious of Islam.' | His speech was,perhaps not quite as radical as some statements he has made in the past. Instead of focusing on his political raison d'être, immigration, Robinson attempted to discuss Islamic scripture. | He made several of the points anyone who has spent time thinking about religion (and not exclusively Islam) will be familiar with in relation to Quranic a…
(2026-06-25). ILWU6 Workers Strike Crockett C&H ASR Sugar Plant To Protect Their Contract & Conditions. indybay.org ILWU Local 6 workers at the C& H sugar refinery owned by the ASR conglomerate are trying to force major concessions on workers and they have been forced to go out on strike. They talked about the issues including the use of scabs by the company.
(2026-06-25). "How to Think About AI" : Cory Doctorow on Big Tech, Understanding AI, Labor Automation & More. democracynow.org 
Democracy Now! speaks with science fiction author, activist and journalist Cory Doctorow about AI and his latest book, The Reverse Centaur's Guide to Life After AI: How to Think About Artificial Intelligence — Before It's Too Late. | Doctorow comments on AI's "bad unit economics" and the connection between automation and labor. "When labor drives automation, it's usually in service to making the product better, and when capital drives automation, it's usually in service to making more of the product," says Doctorow.
(2026-06-25). TripleE's at the Hamilton Hill Art Center's Juneteenth Celebration. mediasanctuary.org On this week's TripleE episode, H Bosh Jr. headed to Central Park in Schenectady, where the Hamilton Hill Arts Center hosted its annual Juneteenth celebration. With live performances, local food, local vendors, and family-friendly activities, the event brought the community together to celebrate freedom, culture, and unity. H Bosh Jr. spoke with attendees about why they attended the celebration and what the occasion means to them.
(2026-06-25). Did Trump predict Starmer's exit? POTUS claims 'I called it' days before UK PM resigned. hindustantimes.com President Donald Trump claims he predicted Keir Starmer's political exit days before it happened, saying his warnings about immigration, energy, and crime were ignored. Trump also criticized Britain's energy policies, arguing that the North Sea oil reserves could transform the UK economy. During remarks about a possible new British leader, Trump questioned whether future relations would change under a more liberal administration. The comments have sparked debate over U.S.-UK ties, leadership changes, and the role of foreign influence in domestic politics. Watch the full breakdown of Trump's latest statements and…
(2026-06-25). Messi now highest goal scorer in FIFA WC, Mbappe close second. ummid.com Argentina Skipper Lionel Messi Monday June 22, 2026 became the highest goal scorer in the FIFA World Cup history with France Captain Kylian Mbappe closely chasing him at second place.
(2026-06-25). Nexteer workers say UAW bargaining committee is installing management-paid loyalists to oversee ratification vote. wsws.org In addition to forcing workers to vote inside the plant, UAW officials are handpicking supporters of the rotten deal to oversee the vote.
(2026-06-25). US: Deaths in ICE Custody Surge Under Trump. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Detainees stand by a window inside the federal immigration center at Delaney Hall in Newark, New Jersey, where ICE is housing detained immigrants, on May 26, 2026. | © 2026 Adam Gray/Getty Images | 52 people died in US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody during the first 500 days of President Trump's second term, reflecting a soaring mortality rate. ICE so severely limits the information it provides to Congress, families, and the public that oversight is nearly impossible.The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Congress should act immediately to reduce the numbe…
(2026-06-25). Magnitude 6.9 quake hits northern Japan, no tsunami warning. ecns.cn A strong magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck northern Japan on Thursday, the country's weather agency said, and was felt hundreds of kilometres away in Tokyo, though authorities reported no casualties and issued no tsunami warning.
(2026-06-25). Data Centers Start to Drive Residential Electricity Bills Down. wattsupwiththat.com when the proceeds of major new customers are put towards new capacity, that is, more plants and improved transmission, everyone wins, especially consumers.
(2026-06-25). Magyar against Ukrainian EU bid. infobrics.org Hungary keeps opposing Ukraine's EU membership project, despite its recent pro-Western turn.
(2026-06-25). Saturday 6/27: San Jose: All Of U.S. 250 – Stop White Nationalism! Save Our Rights & Democracy Rally. indybay.org Intersection of Stevens Creek Blvd. and Winchester Blvd, | San Jose/Santa Clara border…
(2026-06-25). China's LineShine declared world's fastest Supercomputer. ummid.com In another significant technological achievement for China, its 'LineShine' has been named the world's fastest supercomputer at the International Supercomputing Conference (ISC) underway in Hamburg, Germany.
(2026-06-25). 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.
(2026-06-25). A $425M revamp: Bartram Village in Southwest Philly will be replaced with 500+ affordable rentals. whyy.org 
Have a question about Philly's neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! The Philadelphia Housing Authority expects to start demolishing Bartram Village by early July, a long-awaited milestone in a $425 million plan to rebuild the The work will kickstart the next phase of the project, which will bring mor…
(2026-06-25). Keir Starmer quits as UK PM, and active politics. ummid.com Keir Starmer Monday June 22, 2026 resigned as the Prime Minister of United Kingdom, and also from active politics.
(2026-06-25). Australian state governments deliver austerity budgets, led by Labor. wsws.org Budgets in New South Wales and Queensland show the leading role of Labor governments in slashing social spending amid the ongoing fallout from the Iran war.
(2026-06-25). Richard Overy: Rethinking The Second World War. newleftreview.org Interviewed by Tom Stevenson, one of Britain's leading historians discusses the development of his understanding of the war as a terminal clash between imperial-colonial systems, built on close analysis of its interrelated military, political and economic dimensions.
(2026-06-25). China praises Pakistan's mediation efforts. tribune.com.pk 
DPM/FM Ishaq Dar on Wednesday held interaction with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, who congratulated the DPM and the leadership for successfully conducting this mediation process and signing of Islamabad MOU. | During the interaction, the Chinese foreign minister praised Pakistan's untiring efforts for peace and stability, marked by continuous outreach, active mediation and sustained engagement, a DPM's Office news release said. | Dar briefed his Chinese counterpart on developments following the first round of talks in Burgenstock and the establishment of a high-level committee to supervise implementation o…
(2026-06-25). Prairieland Nine: Texas ICE Protesters Get Up to 100 Years in Prison as Trump Targets Anti-Fascists. democracynow.org 
A group of anti-ICE protesters in Texas were sentenced to 30 to 100 years in jail on Tuesday, after federal prosecutors accused them of being an "antifa terror cell." The activists attended a protest outside the Prairieland ICE jail in Alvarado, Texas, on July 4 of last year, during which fireworks were set off and a police officer was shot and wounded. All nine defendants were found guilty after being tried before a federal judge in Texas. Matt Sledge, political reporter for The Intercept, warns that "we just have to watch for this playbook to be applied elsewhere." | "Now anyone en…
(2026-06-25). Yemen correspondent killed in car bomb in Hadhramaut. newarab.com 
Journalist Mohammed Ayda, a correspondent for Al Arabiya and Al Hadath in Local sources told The New Arab that the bomb went off as Ayda was driving along the city's coastal al-Seen Street, inflicting severe wounds. Photos from the scene showed his vehicle charred by the blast. | Ayda was immediately transferred to a nearby hospital for treatment, but he died shortly after arrival due to his injuries. | Ayda was a promine…
(2026-06-25). New Jersey nonprofit that funds local news awaits state support. whyy.org From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? A New Jersey nonprofit that funds dozens of local news organizations is still waiting to learn whether it will receive state funding this year, raising concerns that some outlets could close. | The
(2026-06-25). South Africa fans hail historic World Cup knockout entry after Korea win. aljazeera.com The nation's shock win against South Korea quelled criticism back at home after doubts about coach Hugo Broos' team.
(2026-06-25). Innovation key to China's long-term economic resilience, stable growth: Premier. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Qiang said on Wednesday that innovation-driven development is the key to China's long-term economic resilience and steady growth.
(2026-06-25). Hormuz fees unacceptable in any Iran deal: Trump. tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that any final agreement with Iran that included fees on shipping or maritime transit would be "unacceptable" to the US. | Speaking to reporters during a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at the White House, Trump was asked whether he would oppose a final Iran deal if it allowed any form of charges on shipping or maritime activity. | "It would be unacceptable to me," said Trump. The president argued that permitting fees would set a precedent that could encourage similar demands elsewhere. | "If you did that for them, you'd have to do it for other people,…
(2026-06-25). How Retail Brands Hide Construction in Plain Sight. moguldom.com Have you ever walked into a store and barely noticed that half the space was being renovated? It happens more often than people realize. Retailers are constantly updating locations, refreshing layouts, and remodeling stores, yet many customers continue shopping without giving the construction much thought. That's not by accident. Retail brands invest a lot of …
(2026-06-25). What New York's Socialists Know That Democrats Don't. levernews.com 
(2026-06-25). The DSCR Loans Guide: Everything You Need to Know About DSCR Loans in 2026. moguldom.com 
A DSCR loan is a type of non-QM (non-qualified mortgage) loan designed specifically for real estate investors, where approval is based on a property's rental income relative to its debt obligations rather than the borrower's personal finances. Unlike conventional mortgages, DSCR loans require no W-2s, no tax returns, and no debt-to-income (DTI) ratio calculation. The …
(2026-06-25). Court Says Trump Can Still Fast-Track Deportations. portside.org Court Says Trump Can Still Fast-Track Deportations |
(2026-06-25). Hire Data Engineers: Staff Augmentation vs In-House Hiring. moguldom.com Finding strong data engineers is crucial for any company that leans on complex products, analytics, or AI to make decisions. If you don't bring in the right data engineering talent, it's tough to trust your data, let alone move and shape it the way you need. But here's the thing—most teams already know they need …
(2026-06-25). In OtherWords: June 25, 2026. otherwords.org In our divisive national moment, it feels like there's little enthusiasm to celebrate this country's upcoming 250th birthday on July 4. The president's splashy planned celebration fell apart as musical guests dropped out one by one, and now the whole thing has dissolved into a partisan rally most Americans won't pay attention to. | The lack of enthusiasm, argue Meg Bostrom, Michael Chameides, and Elaine Mejia this week, may reflect another issue: Ordinary Americans simply aren't feeling very empowered. But they also point to a more hopeful story in communities across the country where regular people are fighting…
(2026-06-25). The "Emotional Economy" of Parenting: A Conversation with Nina Bandelj. publicbooks.org "I am an observer of how intellectual ideas travel and enter into everyday life, or how they come to be performed by families in ways that give those ideas a reality of their own."
(2026-06-25). Is your board still running on email? Why Australian leaders are switching to board portal software. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-25). The weight of U.S. ideological control in Taiwan: The Twelfth Asia Newsletter (2026). mronline.org 
When the last U.S. soldier left Taiwan in 1979, Washington's grip did not loosen—it simply changed shape, shifting from barracks and warships to classrooms, newsrooms, and the minds of a generation.
(2026-06-25). Up in smoke: Camden suspends operations at EMR's junkyard after 14 fires. Residents want 'noxious emissions' gone for good. whyy.org This story was produced in collaboration with When Christina Allen returned home from work, she saw an ominous sea of smoke engulfing the skies above her neighborhood during a massive scrap-metal fire in Camden, New Jersey, in February 2025. | "Everything went kind of dark and dull," she said. | Allen, a social worker, mother of a young child and lifelong resident of Camden, saw flecks of white ash the size of snowflakes falling from the sky, as she parked her car and walked toward her family's rowhome. The air sm…
(2026-06-25). How Oliver Azzi found his voice through memory, identity & home. newarab.com 
"You're still home to me, even if the house falls apart," sings Lebanese artist While this lyric may read as a message to a loved one, it instead reflects the emotional distance between Oliver, his loved ones, and the Leban…
(2026-06-25). EU abandons digital sovereignty, submits to Palantir-linked AI directive. thecanary.co The EU has officially signed itself out of digital sovereignty, instead submitting to the US-imperial 'Pax Silica' project to shut out any competition involving Chinese supply chains. The project, as reported by the Financial Times, is described as: an American-led effort to bolster AI-related tech supply chains as the west and its allies face rising competition […] | By
(2026-06-25). Ecuador Beat Germany to Qualify. radiohc.cu Havana, June 25 (RHC) — Ecuador have secured their spot in the Round of 32 after they came from behind to beat Germany 2-1 in their final Group E game on Thursday. | With group winners Germany already qualified for the next stage after two wins, the big question for the large sections of the New York/New Jersey Stadium swathed in yellow was whether Ecuador could join them after firing blanks — and taking a single point — against Cà¥te d'Ivoire and Curaàßao. | After nine minutes Sebastian Beccacece's players had the goal they had been craving. The only problem was they were already trail…
(2026-06-25). Caving to Trump, 2 Republicans Change Their Votes on Iran War Powers Resolution. truthout.org Two Senate Republicans who supported a previous resolution calling for an end to the US war on Iran changed their votes late Wednesday after President Donald Trump publicly and privately berated GOP lawmakers, calling them "losers" who provided "aid and comfort to the enemy." In Wednesday's procedural vote, Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) — who reportedly got into a shouting match with Trump over… |
(2026-06-25). Iran warns against Hormuz crossings without authorisation. newarab.com 
(2026-06-25). Cristiano Ronaldo 1st player ever to score in six FIFA World Cups. ummid.com Writing another record to his name, Portugal Captain Cristiano Ronaldo Tuesday June 23, 2026 became the first player ever to score in six FIFA World Cup editions.
(2026-06-25). Chile's "missing" Haitian children: Kast manufactures a scandal to vilify migrants. wsws.org The entire affair must be understood within the trajectory of Kast's criminalization of immigrants as entry-point to a broader social counterrevolution.
(2026-06-25). Recovery beyond detox: Why long-term rehabilitation support matters in regional and coastal Australia. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-25). 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.
(2026-06-25). From guns to power: The reinvention of Iraq's Asaib Ahl al-Haq. newarab.com 
The presence of Numerous previous governments have tried to rein them in and bring all arms under Baghdad's control, but have
(2026-06-25). Why Did Unions and the WFP Oppose Last Night's Electoral Breakthroughs in NYC? portside.org Why Did Unions and the WFP Oppose Last Night's Electoral Breakthroughs in NYC? |
(2026-06-25). DTE Maha Polytechnic 2026 Admission: Last Date Extended. ummid.com The Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) Maharashtra has extended the last date of application and submission of online form for admission in Post SSC Polytechnic Diploma courses.
(2026-06-25). When did Western statecraft lose its fear of the unknown? responsiblestatecraft.org As Western leaders departed the G7 summit in Évian talking of a "
(2026-06-25). Military Families Are Going Hungry — and the Numbers Don't Yet Reflect the War. scheerpost.com The number of families struggling with food insecurity nearly tripled in last two years, survey finds. Marcus Baram for Capital and Main Military families are experiencing a sharp rise in food insecurity, driven largely by the rising cost of groceries, according to a survey conducted before the start of the Iran war in February and its …
(2026-06-25). Morocco overcome historic Haiti goals to roll into last 32. newarab.com 
Haiti bowed out with their first World Cup goals for 52 years as a Achraf Hakimi and Ismael Saibari, with his third goal in as many games at the World Cup, levelled befo…
(2026-06-25). Friday 6/26: Steve Lucky & The Rhumba Bums feat. Miss Carmen Getit. indybay.org Club Deluxe…
(2026-06-25). UK Labour "left" prostrate before Burnham as he assembles cabinet for austerity and war. wsws.org If any single image captured the Labour "left" as the cowardly wretches they are, it was McDonnell welling up while appearing in LBC Radio's studio as he watched Burnham's election victory speech.
(2026-06-25). Jeffries Says Mamdani Has "Work to Do" to Placate Establishment Dems in Congress. truthout.org The election of three Democratic socialist candidates earlier this week in congressional races within New York City has many establishment Democrats worried — including, it appears, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. On Tuesday, Democratic Socialist of America (DSA)-aligned candidates Brad Lander, Darializa Avila Chevalier, and Claire Valdez all won their primary races in districts within… |
(2026-06-25). China's ethnic work practices propel national unity and modernization, official says. ecns.cn China's ethnic work practices have undergone historic transformations and achieved significant accomplishments in recent years, with people of all ethnic groups embarking on a new journey toward Chinese-style modernization, a senior official said on Wednesday.
(2026-06-25). Why major polluters need kicking out of football. thecanary.co 
With extreme weather and war wreaking havoc on football in communities around the world, the sport's entanglement with fossil fuels further endangers the game itself… as well as players, fans and everyone else besides. But it doesn't have to be this way, as a series of recent reports spell out. Players and pitches in peril […] | By
(2026-06-25). Denied by the State, demanded by the streets: LGBTQ+ turning point. globalvoices.org 'May love prevail in the Supreme Court': Japanese LGBTQ+ activists push for legal victory this Pride month Originally published on This post is part of Global Voices' June 2026 Spotlight series, "
(2026-06-25). Auditor general's reports laid before NA. tribune.com.pk 
Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Wednesday laid before the National Assembly (NA) the Appropriation Accounts of the Government of Pakistan for Financial Year 2024 ñ25 and the audit reports of the Auditor-General of Pakistan relating to the Accounts of the Federation for Audit Year 2025 ñ26. | The reports were presented in accordance with Article 171 of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. | The presentation of these reports marked a significant milestone in Pakistan's public financial management reforms and accountability framework.
(2026-06-25). Right-Wing Supreme Court Rules in Trump's Favor in 2 Anti-Immigration Cases. truthout.org The conservative-controlled U.S. Supreme Court rendered two anti-immigration decisions on Thursday, allowing the Trump administration to turn away asylum seekers at the border and stripping hundreds of thousands of people of temporary protected status. In a case titled Mullin v. Al Otro Lado, the court sided with a Trump administration policy to turn away asylum seekers at the U.S. |
(2026-06-25). Frame-Checking Generative AI's Role in Transmitting News. projectcensored.org Shealeigh Voitl and Andy Lee Roth As large language models (LLMs), a new generation of AI chatbots, and other forms of generative AI (artificial intelligence) become more widely used as information sources, it's no surprise that many people are taking advantage of the convenience of AI search engine overviews. According…
(2026-06-25). Sunday 7/12: Alameda Landing Announces Summer Crafternoon‚Ä®. indybay.org Alameda Landing Shopping Center…
(2026-06-25). The Top Offshore Software Developer Partners Of 2026: Review. moguldom.com Finding the right offshore development partner in 2026 is challenging. There are all sorts of companies popping up overseas, but which have the level of quality and turnaround speed you need for your digital enterprises? Fortunately, this review is here to help. We take a look at the top options out there and then come …
(2026-06-25). ICC judges sue Trump over sanctions, call measures unlawful. aljazeera.com Judges argue sanctions aimed to punish and coerce ICC decisions on US and Israeli war crimes cases.
(2026-06-25). A timeline of how the fuel crisis impacted on the Pacific. asiapacificreport.nz 
ANALYSIS: By Kaya Selby of RNZ Pacific During the fuel crisis, Pacific Island countries have scrambled to secure their own fuel supply, forcing them to lean on their wealthy neighbours and multilateral donors. This triggered a region-wide economic slowdown and driven a managed, yet sharp, increase in fuel and electricity costs throughout the Pacific. According…
(2026-06-25). Kenya's President William Ruto locks down Nairobi to prevent Gen-Z protests. wsws.org Workers and youth confront the capitalist state, its police and military apparatus, the courts, the trade union bureaucracy, the bourgeois opposition parties and the financial aristocracy.
(2026-06-25). Haiti: Fleeing is not enough in Port-au-Prince and other major cities. globalvoices.org Gangs have taken Haiti hostage, forcing more than 1.5 million people to flee their homes Global Voices Image from Unsplash, used with permission | By Jude Pierre Louis | Haiti remains under the grip of armed gang federations. These include Viv Ansanm ("Living Together"), led by Jimmy "Barbecue" Chérizier, a former police officer turned one of the country's most notorious gang leaders. The group emerged out of the (2026-06-25). Losing face, losing the base, losing the midterm race—a tidal trifecta. nationofchange.org Though daring MAGA lies seem tidal,/ Denying outcomes suicidal.
(2026-06-25). push for proportional representation leaves Australia behind. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-25). Anthropic's Mythos model found vulnerabilities in classified US government systems, AP reports. tribune.com.pk 
Anthropic's Mythos model identified vulnerabilities in highly sensitive US government computer systems during a testing exercise, the Associated Press reported on Tuesday. | Anthropic teamed up with Washington's intelligence agencies to conduct tests using Mythos under Project Glasswing, the AP said, referring to a restricted program designed to find and fix vulnerabilities in critical software before attackers can exploit them. | Senator Mark Warner of Virginia referred to the ‚Å testing in a congressional hearing this month, say…
(2026-06-25). Rubio warns of 'chaos' from Hormuz tolls as Oman opposes fees. newarab.com Hello and welcome to The New Arab's live blog. These are the latest updates from this afternoon: | US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, on a Speaking at a Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) meeting in Bahrain, Rubio said international waterways "do not belong" to any nation-state, warning of "total chaos" should a tolling syst…
(2026-06-25). New Zealand Rich List highlights soaring social inequality. wsws.org In the country of five million, which once postured as a model of egalitarianism, the richest 150 people, with their collective wealth of $129 billion, own as much as the bottom half of the population.
(2026-06-25). Texas Poised to Add Bible Stories to Public School Curriculum. truthout.org A new proposal in Texas would make Bible stories required reading for the state's roughly 5.4 million public school students. The proposal, likely to pass on Friday in the Texas State Board of Education, sets out a required reading list from elementary school through high school, and includes Bible passages and stories for children as young as 6. If approved, the requirements will be… |
(2026-06-25). Thomas Meaney: Western Promises. newleftreview.org Thomas Meaney on Fritz Bartel, The Triumph of Broken Promises. The Cold War's end recast as upshot of a contest to enforce capital's discipline, East and West.
(2026-06-25). Asif faces heat in NA over Rawalakot remarks. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-06-25). Media scrutiny of Burnham just hit a new low. thecanary.co 
Andy Burnham is set to become the UK prime minister despite us having no idea how he intends to administer us. Given this, every journalist who gets within spitting distance should be demanding to know what the plan is. Instead, we're getting sh*te like this: I asked in our video on #PMQs what Andy Burnham […] | By
(2026-06-25). UP Polytechnic Counselling 2026: Choice Filling Begins. ummid.com The Joint Entrance Examination Council Uttar Pradesh (JEECUP) has asked the eligible candidates participating in the Uttar Pradesh Polytechnic Counselling to submit their college choices and preferences before June 30, 2026.
(2026-06-25). Is Europe Funding Peace or Prolonging War? The Truth Behind the Ukraine Loan. thinktank.pk The European Union has transferred its first ‚Ǩ3.2 billion tranche to Ukraine under a massive ‚Ǩ90 billion support package, marking one of the largest financial commitments in the history of EU foreign policy. Announced by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen during the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Poland, the payment is intended to help …
(2026-06-25). Is it Legal to Play at Jeetcity in Australia? moguldom.com Is Jeetcity Legal in Australia? Let's Clear the Air You've seen the ads, read the reviews, and maybe even deposited a few bucks. But the nagging question remains: Am I breaking the law? It's the same head-scratcher that trips up thousands of Australian players the moment they eyeball an offshore casino like Jeet casino. The …
(2026-06-25). Iraq warns it may leave OPEC unless output quota is raised: report. tribune.com.pk 
Iraq may reconsider its membership in OPEC if the producer group does not raise the country's oil production quota, Bloomberg reported on Thursday, citing Iraq's Oil Ministry. | The ministry has no current intention of withdrawing from the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and remains committed to working within the group's framework and mechanisms, Bloomberg reported, citing Oil Ministry spokesman Salim Al-Rikabi. | Read: US eases Iran oil sanctions with 60-day waiver | However, Iraq is moving ahead with plans to increase oil production in line with its capabilities and needs, and OPEC should…
(2026-06-25). 14, mostly students, killed in Lucknow coaching centre fire. ummid.com As many as 14 people, majority of them students, have been killed in a massive fire which broke out in a coaching centre in Lucknow's Aliganj area Monday June 22, 2026.
(2026-06-25). In New York's Astoria neighbourhood, Arab nations unite in World Cup joy. aljazeera.com Historic World Cup match wins for Egypt, Morocco and Algeria bring together fans from the Middle Eastern diaspora.
(2026-06-25). Minnesota postal worker wins hostile environment case after APWU union abandons him: "They took it all" wsws.org Steven Linell Smith, a black maintenance mechanic at the USPS St. Paul Processing and Distribution Center in Eagan, Minnesota, endured five years of racial harassment, including death threats and slurs, before being fired.
(2026-06-25). Xi calls for modernizing rural areas. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping has called for solid measures to advance the modernization of agriculture and rural areas, emphasizing the need to guide farmers to create a better life with hard work and wisdom.
(2026-06-25). China rejects false claims about ethnic unity law. ecns.cn A senior official strongly rebutted on Wednesday claims made by certain foreign organizations and forces that the Ethnic Unity and Progress Promotion Law "assimilates ethnic minorities". He said that there is no point in attacking China's ethnic affairs with prejudice and turning a blind eye to facts.
(2026-06-25). Labour's Burgon to bring debate to Parliament to ban lucrative side gigs for MPs. thecanary.co 
Labour MP Richard Burgon has secured a debate in Parliament which will consider banning second jobs for all MPs. Whilst some MPs insist their roles in healthcare and law should be continued alongside MP responsibilities, this loophole has enabled other greedy MPs to turn to lucrative side gigs which bring their priorities into question. For […] | By
(2026-06-25). Three sisters with combined age of 316 discuss the secrets to life. aljazeera.com Three Brazilians with a combined age of 316 have been recognised as the world's longest-living trio of sisters.
(2026-06-25). China's Liaoning aircraft carrier task force completes far-sea combat training. ecns.cn A task force of the Chinese aircraft carrier Liaoning conducts far-sea combat training in multiple sea and air spaces including the South China Sea and the Western Pacific./CMG.
(2026-06-25). Trump 'trampled' voter privacy by feeding info into Homeland Security system, judge says. mronline.org 
The ruling struck at the core of President Donald Trump's project to assert authority over state-run elections ahead of the November midterms.
(2026-06-25). How Awe and "Overview Effect" May Shape Geography Learning. ummid.com A new study by the University of Phoenix College of General Studies has examined how awe and sense of place may influence how learners engage with and interpret geographic concepts, with implications for instructional design in online and classroom environments.
(2026-06-25). Rubio says Iran deal will safeguard Gulf allies' security. newarab.com 
US Secretary of State Speaking at a meeting of Gulf Arab foreign ministers and officials in Bahrain. home to the US Navy's Fifth Fleet, Rubio said Washington was seeking an
(2026-06-25). 'Daddy' Trump & NATO Chief again clash over defense spending? Mark Rutte brings billion-dollar evidence. hindustantimes.com NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte attempts to ease tensions with President Donald Trump by presenting defense spending figures showing increased contributions from European allies and Canada. Rutte highlights what he calls the "Trump Trillion," arguing NATO members have significantly expanded military budgets since Trump first took office. The meeting comes amid growing disagreements over alliance support, global conflicts, and U.S. commitments in Europe. Trump has questioned NATO's role and criticized allies over defense responsibilities, while Rutte works to maintain unity ahead of a major NATO summit. Watch th…
(2026-06-25). Anti-ICE protesters sentenced to decades as Trump turns 'antifa' label into prosecution tool. nationofchange.org The Prairieland case transformed a July 4 protest outside a Texas immigration jail into a terrorism prosecution, with sentences from 30 to 100 years and warnings of a new federal playbook against left-wing dissent.
(2026-06-25). Saige England: Praise for Australia's Jewish Council but NZ's council is a hasbara propaganda campaign. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Saige England Good on the Jewish Council of Australia (JCA) for its submission to the Royal Commission. The New Zealand Jewish Council is so very different to the Jewish Council in Australia. The latter has far larger numbers and more clout, over there at least. The NZ Jewish Council has clout and applies…
(2026-06-25). NATO chief grovels to Trump, credits EU bases for illegal US strikes on Iran. thecanary.co 
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has claimed that between 4,000 and 5,000 US planes took off from European bases during Trump's illegal war against Iran. Trying to ease Trump's disappointment at Europe's lack of enthusiasm for Trump's deranged war, Rutte said: I would argue it would have been very difficult to do Iran without having Europe […] | By
(2026-06-25). Australian educators discuss way forward after rejection of Labor-union sellout deal in Victoria. wsws.org Educators who participated in the Committee for Public Education's recent online public meeting speak about the issues raised at the meeting and the No vote that followed.
(2026-06-25). Ex-Tory MP attacks Islamophobia definition while anti-Muslim hate rises. thecanary.co 
Former Tory minister Claire Coutinho — seen delighting in Badenoch's shameful performance in the Commons on 24 June — appears to be on roll when it comes to demeaning and bullying people she deems 'lesser' than, including Muslims. Speaking in the Commons, she had the audacity to call on the government to scrap the existing […] | By
(2026-06-25). Kanatsiohareke Strawberry Festival 2026. mediasanctuary.org Every year the Kanatsiohareke Mohawk Community hosts a Strawberry Festival—a celebration of the first berry to be harvested during the growing season. Several representatives of the community join Sina Basila Hickey and Marrow to discuss how the humble strawberry brings the community together and drives one of their most important events.
(2026-06-25). Bougainville sets out full three-stage proposal for independence by 2030. asiapacificreport.nz By Christina Persico of RNZ Pacific The Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) has formally outlined its final position on its political future, proposing a three-stage pathway towards self-government and eventual independence. President Ishmael Toroama presented its position to the independent facilitator who is overseeing the joint technical consultations between the ABG and the Papua New Guinea…
(2026-06-25). Boeing 777 Pilot's Take On Extremely Low Pass By Boeing Jet Captured In Viral Video. twz.com 
The tip of the jet's massive wing was just feet from the ground as it banked at very low altitude over the runway.
(2026-06-25). Algerian woman pilot challenges stereotypes to run in election. newarab.com 
(2026-06-25). Iraq warns it might leave OPEC if oil quota not raised. newarab.com 
Iraq has considered leaving The prospect of Iraq leaving would be a serious blow to the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, which saw the United Arab Emirates Iraq is the group's second-largest producer after Saudi Arabia and one of its five founding members. OPEC was forme…
(2026-06-25). Un programa de Delaware busca ampliar el acceso a la atención materna en comunidades rurales. whyy.org Los proveedores de servicios de salud materna del condado de Sussex están lanzando una nueva iniciativa destinada a conectar a las mujeres embarazadas de las zonas rurales de Delaware con atención médica en etapas más tempranas del embarazo; esto se dirige especialmente a mujeres de col…