28 October 2021 Archives

ecns.cn (2026-06-11). Trump says he has canceled scheduled strikes, bombings against Iran Thursday evening. ecns.cn President Donald Trump said he has canceled scheduled strikes and bombings against Iran on Thursday evening, citing progress in ongoing negotiations.S.strikes on Iran have effectively rendered the April ceasefire between the two countries"meaningless."‚ñ .

editor (2026-06-12). The Iran conflict and the potential collapse of the 'Greater Israel' vision. onlineopinion.com.au As global support wanes and America looks inward, Israel faces a fateful choice between expansion and integration.

ecns.cn (2026-06-11). War scopes to expand beyond region if U.S. repeats anti-Iran attacks: Iran's top commander. ecns.cn War scopes to expand beyond region if U.But the president noted that the naval blockade will"remain in full force and effect"until a transaction is finalized, adding that time and place of the signing will be announced shortly.

ecns.cn (2026-06-11). Trump, Netanyahu discuss Iran negotiations over phone. ecns.cn President Donald Trump discussed the memorandum of understandingbeing formed with Iran to enter negotiations during a phone call on Thursday evening, read a statement by Netanyahus office.

editor (2026-06-12). Repetitive folly: Israel's futile war in Lebanon deepens. onlineopinion.com.au Israel's war in Lebanon was meant to weaken Hezbollah. Instead, Hezbollah is adapting and the war is spreading.

ecns.cn (2026-06-11). Senior communist party officials of China, Cuba hold video call. ecns.cn BEIJING, June 11 ⚪ Liu Haixing, head of the International Department of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, held a video call with Emilio Lozada Garcia.

newarab (2026-06-12). Co-hosts Mexico kick off 2026 World Cup with a victory. newarab.com Mexico beat South Africa 2-0 in Mexico's victory launched a sprawling tournament of 48 teams that will last nearly six weeks. | Julian Quinone...

ecns.cn (2026-06-11). China announces sanctions against Philippine defense secretary, his relatives. ecns.cn A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson announced sanctions against Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. and his relatives on Thursday.

bwitanek (2026-06-12). I Was Divided by Hopewell Indivisible on June 11! fightbackbetter.com On Thursday, June 11 I was at a recreational fitness site in Hopewell NJ and an acquaintance there who is also a political activist invited me to attend an event that occurred at 5: 30 pm (earlier today). The event was an Indivisible rally on Broad Street in Hopewell. Since it was on my way home I made an attempt to participate. I had the depicted sign in my vehicle so I brought that to the site. The Indivisible group had a couple of people on 3 of the corners and most of the group was on a fourth corner. I approached one of the smaller groups on one corner — showed them the sign — and explained how o...

ecns.cn (2026-06-11). China's zero-tariff policy creates new opportunities for African exports, investment: officials. ecns.cn JOHANNESBURG, June 11 ⚪ Chinas zero-tariff treatment for 53 African countries is expected to create new opportunities for exports and investment across the continent, business insiders and officials from southern Africa said on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2026-06-11). China to celebrate its 'root and soul'. ecns.cn Thousands of celebrators are expected at events nationwide, including exhibitions, symposiums and public education programs, that have been scheduled to immerse the country in an atmosphere of cultural heritage and history to welcome China's annual Cultural and Natural Heritage Day, which falls on Saturday.

Mark David (2026-06-12). CARTOONS: Mark David should stay away from pool parties. independentaustralia.net

ecns.cn (2026-06-11). Humanoid robots enter mass market. ecns.cn As leading Chinese humanoid robot makers unveil increasingly affordable models, advances in manufacturing, supply chain localization and growing production volumes are pushing the sector into a new phase of commercial adoption.

Gabriela Mesones Rojo (2026-06-12). Trash and dignity: The rise of inclusive recycling projects in Latin America. globalvoices.org Invisible workers powering a circular economy in Latin AmericaGlobal Voices Eloisa Cartonera books, made by unhoused workers. While the project was born in Argentina, it has expanded to other Latin American countries, like Perú, Ecuador, Chile and Colombia. ( This story is part of Global Voices' May 2026 Spotlight series,

ecns.cn (2026-06-11). Part of Pentagon locked down due to air quality issue ⚪ U.S. media. ecns.cn WASHINGTON, June 11 ⚪ Part of the Pentagon, the headquarters of the U.Were operating at the Pentagon in support of the Pentagon Force Protection Agencys Hazmat Team during a"hazardous materials incident."‚ñ .

ecns.cn (2026-06-11). China enhances organ transport efficiency. ecns.cn China's streamlined transport channel for delivering lifesaving donated organs has significantly improved the efficiency and availability of transplant organs over the past decade, while public awareness on organ donation has also grown steadily, authorities and experts said on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2026-06-11). China will continue to share development opportunities with other countries: vice premier. ecns.cn BEIJING, June 11 ⚪ China is steadfastly expanding high-standard opening up and will continue to share development opportunities with other countries and deliver more certainty and stability to the world economy.Chinese Vice Premier Zhang Guoqing said on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2026-06-11). U.S. forces disable 3rd oil tanker in Gulf of Oman this week. ecns.cn "The blockade is being enforced impartially against vessels of all nations entering or departing Iranian ports and coastal areas, including all Iranian ports on the Arabian Gulfand Gulf of Oman, "the command added.

Caitlin Johnstone (2026-06-12). The Entire Human Species Has Been Turned Into A Profit-Generating Machine. caitlinjohnstone.com.au The human species has essentially been transformed into a giant machine to generate profit for corporations. | Under capitalism, humanity exists to serve the interests of the corporation. We are all livestock; beasts of burden used to carry margin expansion forward from quarterly statement to quarterly statement. Enjoyment of life has no value other than the extent to which it can be used to increase the net worth of the shareholders. | That's why everyone's so unhappy. We're not living with purpose. We're not...

ecns.cn (2026-06-11). World Cup opens in Mexico City. ecns.cn The 2026 FIFA World Cup officially began on Thursday with an opening ceremony at the Azteca Stadium that celebrated Mexican culture and the tournament's return to the historic venue. Host Mexico is due to face South Africa in the opening match.

WSWS (2026-06-12). Merz's government statement: War abroad, social counterrevolution at home. wsws.org World power politics, attacks on social rights and military rearmament are Merz's priorities ahead of the European Council meeting in Brussels in mid-June.

WSWS (2026-06-12). High school and university student demonstrations across Chile oppose criminalization of youth, violence in schools and austerity cuts in education. wsws.org Several generations of Chilean students have passed through an educational system systematically stripped of resources, handed to profiteers and disrupted by closures and regulatory failures.

WSWS (2026-06-12). "Work or starve" : Trump's SNAP cuts drive millions from food stamp rolls. wsws.org Veterans, individuals experiencing homelessness, parents whose youngest child is 14 or older, and people who were in foster care at age 18 are among the groups stripped of previously held exemptions from providing documentation of work to receive SNAP benefits.

WSWS (2026-06-12). Educators in US and UK support fight against Australian Education Union sellout. wsws.org Teachers in the United States and Britain have sent messages of solidarity to teachers and Education Support staff in Victoria fighting a sellout union-Labor deal.

ecns.cn (2026-06-11). Dan Jarvis appointed as new British defence secretary. ecns.cn LONDON, June 11 ⚪ Dan Jarvis was appointed on Thursday evening as Britains new defence secretary, replacing John Healey, who resigned earlier in the day over disputes about defense spending.

newarab (2026-06-12). Israel releases Hamas co-founder after two years of detention. newarab.com The son of a Hamas co-founder said that Israeli authorities released his father in the occupied West Bank on Thursday after Hassan Yousef, 71, was "freed near the southern West Bank city of Yousef is a senior leader of Hamas in the West Bank, having co-founded the group in the 1980...

WSWS (2026-06-12). Canada Post workers vote reluctantly for concessions-filled contracts as government-backed jobs massacre continues. wsws.org After over two years of the CUPW leadership isolating postal workers, conniving behind the scenes with management and the government, and blocking any attempt to broaden the fight to other sections of workers confronting the same attacks, the prevailing mood among workers was that they had no option but to accept...

ecns.cn (2026-06-11). Lebanese president outlines conditions for peace with Israel. ecns.cn BEIRUT, June 11 ⚪ Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said Thursday that peace with Israel hinges on meeting key Lebanese demands, including an Israeli withdrawal.

Matthew Peel (2026-06-12). The climate crisis behind migration panic. independentaustralia.net

ecns.cn (2026-06-11). China seeks greater imports from Europe. ecns.cn China stands ready to import more from Germany and the rest of Europe, Ling Ji, vice-minister of commerce and deputy international trade representative of China, said on Thursday, emphasizing the complementary nature of China-Germany economic relations and the vast opportunities offered by the Chinese market.

APR editor (2026-06-12). New Caledonia's political parties finalise line-up for provincial elections. asiapacificreport.nz By Patrick Decloitre of RNZ Pacific New Caledonia's political parties are now in marching order to contest the upcoming local provincial elections scheduled to be held in just over a fortnight. The French High Commission has published an initial list of 24 political groupings are running for a seat in New Caledonia's three provincial assemblies...

fishbein (2026-06-12). Inflation and Revisiting Section 230 — Make Musk and Zuckerberg Pay. cepr.net

Teresa Elena Frontado (2026-06-11). Trump calls off Iran strikes, citing progress in talks. scmp.com US President Donald Trump said on Thursday he had cancelled planned military strikes against Iran after negotiations with Tehran reached what he described as the highest levels of the Iranian leadership and received approval from all parties involved. | "Based on the fact that discussions with the Islamic Republic of Iran have been brought to the highest level of Iranian leadership and approved, I have, as President of the United States of America, cancelled the scheduled strikes and bombings...

al-monitor (2026-06-11). Tehran says no final decision as Trump touts imminent deal. al-monitor.com Tehran said Friday it had not reached a final decision on a deal to end the Middle East war, despite US President Donald Trump claiming an agreement could be signed in days and cancelling threatened strikes on Iran.Trump's statements fueled a stock market rally and tanked oil prices, again spurring hopes a resolution was nearing in the war triggered by US-Israeli strikes in February.

al-monitor (2026-06-11). Trump cancels strikes against Iran planned for Thursday evening. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, June 11 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said he has canceled planned strikes against Iran on Thursday, hours after threatening more bombings and a desire to "take" oil export hub Kharg Island."Based on the fact that discussions with the Islamic Republic of Iran have been brought to the highest level of Iranian leadership and approved, I have, as President of the United States of America, cancelled the scheduled strikes and bombings against Iran this evening," Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social.

al-monitor (2026-06-11). US military says none of its warships struck in Strait of Hormuz. al-monitor.com June 10 (Reuters) – No U.S. warships have been struck in the Strait of Hormuz, the U.S. military said on Wednesday, after Iran's state media said initial reports indicated U.S. ships near the strait were targeted by missile and drones launched by Iranian armed forces.Commercial ships also continue to transit in and out of the Strait of Hormuz, the U.S. Central Command said in a separate post on X after Iran's top joint military command said the strait was closed for the passage of any vessels. (Reporting by Costas Pitas; Editing by Don Durfee)...

al-monitor (2026-06-11). Trump says attack on Kharg Island off the table for now. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, June 11 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump said on Thursday that a threatened U.S. military operation against Kharg Island was off the table for now as he girded for what could be an agreement with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. (Reporting by Steve Holland;Editing by David Ljunggren)...

Chris Walker (2026-06-11). US Bombs Water Facilities in Iran, a Possible War Crime Violation. truthout.org On Wednesday, the U.S. military bombed what appeared to be drinking water facilities in southwestern Iran, near the contested Strait of Hormuz. It is so far unclear whether the strikes, which occurred near the village of Bemani, were an intentional attempt to destroy civilian infrastructure. Such an attack would be classified as a war crime under international law. |

al-monitor (2026-06-11). Trump says he believes supreme leader has approved deal with US. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, June 11 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday said he believed Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei had approved a deal with the U.S. that would trigger the opening of the Strait of Hormuz and the lifting of a U.S. blockade on Iranian ports.When asked by a reporter at the White House whether Khamenei had approved the deal, Trump said: "I understand the answer is yes."Trump described the deal as "a very strong memorandum of understanding," adding it was "a little conceptual, but it's something that's going to get done".

ecns.cn (2026-06-11). Trump says U.S. secretly escorted over 200 commercial ships through Hormuz Strait. ecns.cn WASHINGTON, June 10 ⚪ U.President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the U.S.military has secretly assisted more than 200 commercial vessels in transiting the Strait of Hormuz since last month.

Sana Khan (2026-06-11). Could Hormuz Reopening Trigger an OPEC Crisis? moderndiplomacy.eu The Strait of Hormuz has long been the most important chokepoint in global energy markets, carrying nearly one fifth of the world's oil and gas supplies. The disruption caused by the Iran war and the temporary closure of the waterway dramatically altered global energy flows, cutting Middle Eastern exports by roughly 13 million barrels per ...

newleftreview (2026-06-11). Alexander Zevin: Trump's Gulf War. newleftreview.org Asymmetries of the US-Israeli assault on Iran, as an uneasy balance holds between Tehran's tourniquet on the Strait of Hormuz—and the world economy—and the enormous firepower of the aggressors, at the end of the first round.

Staff (2026-06-11). "They Have Never Faced an Adversary Like Iran" : Rami Khouri on Latest U.S.-Iran Strikes. democracynow.org The U.S. struck Iran on Wednesday for a second day in a row, and President Trump is threatening more strikes. Iran has claimed it launched retaliatory missiles at a U.S. Navy fleet in Bahrain, as well as at U.S. air bases in Kuwait and Jordan. Iran has also declared the complete closure of the Strait of Hormuz, despite claims by the U.S. that it now effectively controls the strait. Iran's Foreign Ministry says the U.S. strikes have rendered the ceasefire "practically meaningless." | The last time that the U.S. and Iran spoke directly was in April, but talks have been continuing through intermedi...

ptcnews.tv (2026-06-11). Fresh Middle East flare up: Iran closes Strait of Hormuz in response to overnight US attacks. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Explosions were reported in several parts of Iran, including Sirik and Minab, on Wednesday after the United States carried out a new round of military strikes, increasing tensions between Washington and Tehran. Iranian media and local sources said air defence systems were activated in different areas as authorities responded to the situation. | The attacks came just hours after US President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned that the US was ready to target important Iranian sites and step up military action if Iran did not change its approach. Later, US Central Command (CENTCOM...

Brynn Tannehill (2026-06-11). All US Options for Ending the Iran War Are Terrible, Warns US Defence Analyst. bylinetimes.com The conventional wisdom is that US President Donald Trump will eventually negotiate a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and bring the war in Iran to a close. Nafeez Ahmed in Byline Times has argued the reverse is true: that the strait may now be closed for good, and that this is Either way, Trump's constant announcements (he's up to

al-monitor (2026-06-11). Drone rescue highlights US autonomous push. al-monitor.com The use of a sea drone to rescue two US Army aviators apparently shot down by Iran underscores the growing importance of such vessels in Washington's naval operations, analysts said Wednesday.Military officials told US media the operation near the Strait of Hormuz on Monday was their first-ever rescue carried out by drone at sea, with an operator piloting from afar.Drone warfare has already taken huge leaps during Russia's invasion of Ukraine, including the use of unmanned vehicles to recover wounded soldiers from frontline areas.

hindustantimes (2026-06-11). Trump foe's spy network inside US? FBI exposes China's 'spy plot' just before Taiwan 'war'. hindustantimes.com Weeks after President Trump's meeting with Xi Jinping, the FBI has shut down more than a dozen websites it says were fronts for a covert Chinese recruitment network inside the United States. According to investigators, fake consulting firms, AI‚Äëdriven job offers and crypto payments were used to lure current and former U.S. officials into sharing sensitive insights on U.S.—China ties and flashpoints like Iran and Israel‚ÄëPalestine, underscoring fears of a broader Beijing influence campaign.

Teresa Elena Frontado (2026-06-11). US targets Cuba oil giant as Beijing and Havana deepen party ties. scmp.com The Trump administration on Thursday imposed sanctions on Cuba's state-owned oil and gas company, escalating pressure on Havana's communist government and targeting a sector central to the island's worsening energy crisis. | The move came hours after senior Chinese and Cuban officials held a video conference to discuss bilateral cooperation and party-to-party ties.

Joyce Karam, Rosaleen Carroll (2026-06-11). How Iran war is giving China an opening in Gulf drone market. al-monitor.com The ongoing war has helped China carve out a growing role in Gulf defense by offering cheaper, faster and less restricted drone capabilities.

UMMID (2026-06-11). Let's Identify Those Who Want War, Not Peace. ummid.com A very important question today is — who wants the Iran-USA-Israel-Lebanon war to continue and who wants the Russia-Ukraine war to continue...

ecns.cn (2026-06-11). Tensions rise after U.S. helicopter downed. ecns.cn Tensions between Iran and the United States reignited after Washington blamed Tehran for the downing of a U.S. military helicopter, prompting retaliation from Iran and likely adding obstacles to ending the war amid weeks of deadlock.

hindustantimes (2026-06-11). On cam: Trump reveals plan to bomb Iran again while Arab ally visits Tehran for peace talks | Mojtaba. hindustantimes.com As tensions remain high between the U.S. and Iran, President Donald Trump is signaling the possibility of further military action even as diplomatic efforts gather pace. A Qatari delegation has arrived in Tehran for high-stakes talks aimed at easing the crisis, while Iran claims its recent retaliation successfully struck multiple U.S. targets across the Gulf.

Staff (2026-06-11). Headlines for June 11, 2026. democracynow.org U.S. Continues to Strike Iran for a Second Day in a Row, U.S. Attacks Tanker Off the Coast of Oman, Killing 3 Indian Sailors, Amnesty International Accuses Israel of Ethnic Cleansing in the West Bank, FBI Conducts Raids of Pro-Palestinian Activists in Michigan, Anti-Immigrant Riots Continue in Belfast as Police Deploy Water Cannons to Quell Second Night of Unrest, U.S. Inflation Hits Highest Level in 3 Years Driven by Increasing Gas Prices, New Jersey Health Inspectors Find Unsafe and Unsanitary Food Prep at Delaney Hall, GAO Report Finds Sweeping Failures at ICE Jail in Fort Bliss, Texas, U.S. Measles Cases Top...

A A (2026-06-11). How much longer can Bibi defy Trump and go rogue against Iran? strategic-culture.su The danger for Trump is that Israel gets hit harder by both Hezbollah and Iran. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Analysts often...

al-monitor (2026-06-11). Hegseth: U.S. to bomb in Iran on Wednesday. al-monitor.com LOS ANGELES, June 10 (Reuters) – U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the United States will hit Iran hard on on Wednesday and bomb "key facilities."(Reporting by Daphne Psaledakis, Writing by Christian Martinez; editing by Michelle Nichols )...

WSWS (2026-06-11). Trump orders second day of new strikes on Iran, vowing to attack "very hard" wsws.org The United States bombed Iran for a second consecutive day Wednesday, with the US military announcing that it had begun striking "multiple targets" in Iran at 5: 15 p.m. Eastern time. CBS News reported Wednesday that two US officials said the targets included ammunition depots, command-and-control nodes and warehouses.

WSWS (2026-06-11). Workers Struggles: Europe, Middle East & Africa. wsws.org One in two workers at France's national railways walk out over pay and conditions; further protests across Iran's cities by high school students, academics, sacked steel workers and medical students as living standards plummet due to US sanctions and savage bombardment; miners at strategic copper mine in the Congo strike over poverty pay and conditions...

al-monitor (2026-06-11). Twenty-two countries tell Iran to stop attacks our. al-monitor.com Twenty-two countries including the United States and European nations jointly warned Iran on Thursday to stop attacking people "on our soil".Iran's security services were condemned for their "deplorable" use of international and local criminal gangs for plots in Europe, North America and Australia."Attempts to kill, kidnap, harass, intimidate, or otherwise attack people on our soil, undermines national sovereignty and international norms. These actions must stop immediately," the countries said in a joint statement.

United World International (2026-06-11). Iran's needs and maximalist position in the negotiations. uwidata.com Editorial note: The reported conference was conducted before the recent restart of attacks in the war — UWI. The ceasefire between Iran and the US remains in place for now, but it is still highly fragile. How does Iran view the negotiations? What is it hoping to achieve? What is it prepared to accept, and ...

Chris Walker (2026-06-11). "We Will Be Taking Kharg Island" — Trump Threatens Invasion of Iran. truthout.org President Donald Trump said he has reversed plans to launch a massive attack on Iran Thursday night, mere hours after stating that he intended to invade Kharg Island, which handles most of Iran's oil production. Such an invasion would likely require a large force of ground troops, and under certain circumstances, could be viewed as a war crime. On Thursday morning... |

al-monitor (2026-06-11). Iran says no final decision made on possible US agreement, IRNA says. al-monitor.com June 11 (Reuters) – Iran has not yet made a final decision on a possible agreement with the U.S. and will not compromise on its "red lines" in negotiations, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said on Thursday, according to Iran's IRNA news agency.Baghaei said reports regarding a time and place of signing the agreement remained speculative and that nothing had been finalized. He added that a large part of the negotiating text had been finalized but the U.S. repeatedly changed its positions during the talks.

al-monitor (2026-06-11). Displaced families bury Hezbollah dead in temporary graves. al-monitor.com At a cemetery in southern Lebanon, Ghada Hussein clutched images of her son, a Hezbollah fighter killed in an Israeli strike and buried in a temporary grave because the family cannot return to her border village.In a section just above the regular cemetery in Haret Saida, dozens of graves have been dug into the gravelly earth, many lined with cement blocks and holding coffins made with construction board.

Human Rights Watch (2026-06-11). Israeli Displacement and Killings of Civilians in Lebanon Rage On. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A nurse looks out of the Jabal Amel Hospital at areas struck during an Israeli airstrike in the southern port city of Tyre, Lebanon, June 2, 2026. | © 2026 Mohammed Zaatari/AP Photo...

David Cronin (2026-06-11). Genocide lobby benefits from EU anti-racist fund. electronicintifada.net Pro-Israel groups treat opposition to Zionism as a hate crime.

Eyewitness Palestine (2026-06-11). Wednesday 6/17: Webinar: Fighting For Education Under Genocide. indybay.org Online | www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/akelius-we......

Pablo Rafael Fuente (2026-06-11). Fabricarán en Cuba nuevo lote de Ecomóviles. radiohc.cu Cuba reanudó la fabricación de pequeños microbuses ecomóviles para aliviar la transportación de pasajeros ante la difícil situación causada por el genocida bloqueo económico y energético del gobierno de Estados Unidos. | José Lorenzo García, delegado del Ministerio del Transporte en la provincia de Sancti Spíritus, dijo al diario Granma que la intención es construir un nuevo lote de otros 50 equipos, una cifra similar a los fabricados hasta el momento en esa región del país y que funcionan en la cabecera provincial espirituana y los municipios de Trinidad, Yaguajay y Cabaiguán. | Ordenados en rutas o itinerarios...

WSWS (2026-06-11). FBI raids pro-Palestinian activists at University of Michigan, indicting 8 and arresting 7. wsws.org The Trump administration escalated its political persecution of anti-war protesters on Wednesday, as the FBI and federal law enforcement agencies raided homes across southeast Michigan and unsealed a 63-page indictment charging eight individuals associated with pro-Palestinian activism at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor.

Ed Newman (2026-06-11). Cuba denounces blockade at International Labor Conference. radiohc.cu Jesús Otamendiz López, Cuba's Minister of Labor and Social Security, denounced this Wednesday before the 114th International Labor Conference in Geneva the impact of the United States' economic, commercial, and financial blockade against the island, which includes the total interruption of fuel supplies for more than five months. | According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' website, Cubaminrex, the head of the Cuban delegation stated that the measures aim to provoke a humanitarian crisis and directly affect workers and their families. | He also declared that in the area of ‚Ä&at...

Ed Newman (2026-06-11). Cuban electrical system: Victim of the atrocious U.S. economic war. radiohc.cu Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, Cuba's Minister of Foreign Affairs, denounced the actions of the United States' economic war and its impact on the precarious state of the national electrical system (SEN). | Through X, the Cuban foreign minister asserted that blaming the Cuban government for the state of the country's electrical infrastructure is a lie to conceal the crime that Washington is committing against the people of the island. | The head of Cuban diplomacy recalled that Presidential Memoranda NSPM-5 of 2017 and 2026 establish financial and commercial strangulation and persecution as the core of the suffocation...

Pablo Rafael Fuente (2026-06-11). Europa late por Cuba: Convoy solidario que desafía el bloqueo. radiohc.cu Ni el frío ni la lluvia pertinaz de Bruselas pudieron apagar el calor de la dignidad. La emblemática Plaza Luxemburgo, frente al Parlamento Europeo, se convirtió hoy en el epicentro de la solidaridad continental con el inicio de las actividades en Bélgica del convoy europeo de solidaridad con Cuba. Proveniente de Italia, esta caravana recorrerá varias ciudades de Europa bajo los lemas: ´Let Cuba Breathe ª y ´Europe Wakes Up ª. | Más de un centenar de personas—entre activistas sociales, eurodiputados, parlamentarios belgas, intelectuales, cubanos residentes, líderes...

Staff (2026-06-11). Comenzó a generar electricidad el último proyecto de energía solar en la Escuela Latinoamericana de Medicina apoyado por MediCuba Europa. cubadebate.cu Este miércoles comenzó a generar electricidad el cuarto y último proyecto de energía solar fotovoltaica en la Escuela Latinoamericana de Medicina (ELAM), impulsado por la red solidaria MediCuba Europa. Con una potencia total instalada de 208 kWp, se cubre alrededor del 50% de la demanda energética del centro.

Nuria Barbosa (2026-06-11). Recuerdan en Cuba a líder saharaui. radiohc.cu Un acto por el Día de los Mártires y en recordación a El Ualí Mustafá Sayed, líder de la independencia de la República àÅrabe Saharaui Democrática (RASD), se desarrolló en la escuela para niños con discapacidad intelectual con el mismo nombre, ubicada en los predios de Ciudad Libertad, en el municipio Marianao.

Martha Rios (2026-06-11). En México reafirman solidaridad con instituciones y pueblo de Cuba. radiohc.cu El Colectivo Solidaridad Militante Va por Cuba, de México, expresó su apoyo a instituciones y al pueblo de la isla, que continúa resistiendo hoy "las consecuencias de una política de asfixia económica" diseñada por Estados Unidos. | A través de un pronunciamiento, la organización destacó que ha construido una relación fraterna con el Instituto Cubano de Amistad con los Pueblos (ICAP), que ha reconocido, acompañado y fortalecido su trabajo solidario en favor de la mayor isla de las Antillas. | El texto condenó enérgicamente la decisión de Washington de incluir al ICAP y a la empresa Amistur S.A. en una lista unila...

Staff (2026-06-11). Bajo la lluvia de Bruselas, Europa late por Cuba: Arranca convoy solidario que desafía el bloqueo. cubadebate.cu La emblemática Plaza Luxemburgo, frente al Parlamento Europeo, se convirtió este miércoles en el epicentro de la solidaridad continental con el inicio de las actividades en Bélgica del convoy europeo de solidaridad con Cuba. Proveniente de Italia, esta caravana recorrerá varias ciudades de Europa bajo los lemas "Let Cuba Breathe" y "Europe Wakes Up".

Javier Perez Jimenez (2026-06-11). Cuban Elite Baseball League: Four Seats for an Uncertain Ending. radiohc.cu Havana, June 11 (RHC) — With eight games remaining, the IV Cuban Baseball Elite League enters its decisive curve today with Industriales and Las Tunas almost safe and three contenders vying for a spot in the semifinals. | Starting this Thursday, the schedule ignites three key matches: Industriales hosts Holguín at the Latinoamericano Stadium, Artemisa visits Matanzas at the Victoria de Girón Stadium, and Las Tunas opens its home court, the Julio Antonio Mella Stadium, to Mayabeque—games that could significantly alter the outcome of the playoffs. | The Leones (21-11) are marching along as the favorites,...

Staff (2026-06-11). Ministro supremacista israelí llama a tropas a secuestrar civiles libaneses. cubadebate.cu El ministro de Seguridad Nacional de Israel, el extremista de derecha Itamar Ben Gvir, pidió durante una reunión del gabinete esta semana que las fuerzas israelíes secuestren a mujeres y niños libaneses para presionar a Hezbolá. Bajo las órdenes de Ben Gvir, el ya brutal sistema penitenciario israelí se ha hecho más inhumano.

newleftreview (2026-06-11). Nancy Fraser: Gaza as World Event. newleftreview.org The global reverberations of Israel's destruction of Gaza, understood as world event—an epochal turning point which serves to reveal the changing nature of the times. Philosophical reflections on the rise of a new-era McCarthyism in Germany and the US.

aljazeera (2026-06-11). Video shows Gaza teen fisherman before Israeli forces killed him at sea. aljazeera.com Mohammad Abu Giab was a 15-year-old fisherman from Gaza that was shot dead by Israeli forces off Deir el-Balah.

Codepink (2026-06-11). Thursday 6/25: Calling Party for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/cp625...

al-monitor (2026-06-11). Prominent Gazan doctor held by Israel without charge appears before Supreme Court. al-monitor.com JERUSALEM, June 10 (Reuters) – A prominent Palestinian doctor captured by the Israeli military in Gaza in late 2024 and held in detention ever since appeared by video link at a Supreme Court hearing in Jerusalem on Wednesday.Hussam Abu Safiya appeared in the video to have lost weight since being captured at a Gaza hospital, looking noticeably thinner in his face and around his abdomen. Media were briefly allowed into the courtroom before being ushered out as proceedings got underway.

ecns.cn (2026-06-11). Medical evacuation from Gaza ready as Rafah crossing reopens: UN office. ecns.cn UNITED NATIONS, June 10 ⚪ With the reopening of the Rafah crossing on Wednesday, UN humanitarians said medical evacuations of people seeking treatment outside Gaza are now ready to resume.

aljazeera (2026-06-11). World Cup 2026: Full match schedule, groups, teams and start times. aljazeera.com Al Jazeera's teams, groups, key dates and kickoff times list for World Cup 2026 in Canada, Mexico and the United States.

ecns.cn (2026-06-11). 3v3 tournament season opener also serves up discussion on AI, tech. ecns.cn On a court where Olympic champions once trained, the familiar sound of shuttlecocks flying through the air mixed with something new this year: a conversation about artificial intelligence, robotics and the future of sport.

WSWS (2026-06-11). Collapse of Franco-German fighter jet project exposes sharp tensions. wsws.org The Future Combat Air System (FCAS), considered a lighthouse project of Franco-German plans to arm Europe into an independent imperialist great power capable of standing up to both the US and China, has failed spectacularly.

aljazeera (2026-06-11). Knicks one win away from NBA title after record comeback against Spurs. aljazeera.com New York Knicks rally to defeat the San Antonio Spurs by a point in a thrilling Game 4 of the NBA finals series.

WSWS (2026-06-11). US consumer prices jump as workers pay for American imperialism's war on Iran. wsws.org Skyrocketing energy prices are devastating the living standards of tens of millions of working people.

ecns.cn (2026-06-11). Chinese woman injured in Tokyo robbery. ecns.cn A 60-year-old Chinese woman was injured in a robbery near Ikebukuro Station in Tokyo on Wednesday night, Japan's public broadcaster NHK reported.

al-monitor (2026-06-11). UNHCR says fewer people displaced worldwide in 2025 but long-term refugee crisis persists. al-monitor.com By Olivia Le PoidevinGENEVA, June 11 (Reuters) – The number of people displaced worldwide by conflict and persecution fell in 2025 for the first time in a decade, but levels of refugees facing long-termdisplacement remain unacceptably high, a U.N. refugee agency report said on Thursday.Last year, 5.4 million people fled their homes, bringing the total number of refugees or people in refugee-like situations worldwide to 41.6 million, including 6 million Palestinian refugees, UNHCR said.

Balkan Diskurs (2026-06-11). The youth of Croatia, Serbia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina as bearers of collective change. globalvoices.org

WSWS (2026-06-11). Mr. Nobody Against Putin: A portrait of Russian working class life, but in the service of NATO. wsws.org Under the cover of a generally humane portrayal of the impact of the Ukraine war on a beat-up working class Russian town, the film, at its core, promotes typical US-NATO anti-Putin politics.

aljazeera (2026-06-11). 'Thuggery': Belfast police fire water cannon at anti-immigration protests. aljazeera.com Far-right anti-immigration demonstrations in Northern Ireland turn violent for a second night after stabbing attack.

aljazeera (2026-06-11). Anti-immigrant protesters clash with police, torch car at Belfast rally. aljazeera.com Anti-immigrant demonstrators rallied for another day in Belfast, Northern Ireland, lighting a car on fire.

newarab (2026-06-11). Belfast 'pogroms' fuelled by anti-migrant accounts online. newarab.com Harrowing footage of a The 54-second clip, filmed by an as-yet unidentified onlooker, was posted on X late Monday by far-right activist Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, better known by his self-adopted moniker Tommy Robinson. | It appeared on his account around an hour after police said a...

UMMID (2026-06-11). SC notice to CBSE over Saudi student's 12th Improvement Exam Result. ummid.com The Supreme Court of India Monday June 08, 2026 issued notice to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) over the undeclared result of a private student who appeared in the 12th Improvement Exam 2026 from Saudi Arabia.

al-monitor (2026-06-11). Mideast war helps electric motorbikes boom in Africa. al-monitor.com In Nairobi's congested streets, the almost imperceptible hum of electric motorbikes is increasingly replacing the roar of their petrol-powered counterparts.The war in the Middle East, launched by the United States and Israel in February, has had the unlikely consequence of boosting green vehicles across Africa, especially in countries such as Kenya that are heavily dependent on fuel imports."Boda-bodas" ⚪ the name given to motorbikes in Kenya ⚪ are a vital part of the economy in the east African nation, used to transport everything from people to groceries to furniture.

UMMID (2026-06-11). TG POLYCET Phase 1 Allotment 2026 Result: Link, Steps to Check. ummid.com The Department of Technical Education Telangana is releasing the TG POLYCET 2026 Phase 1 Seat Allotment Result on its official website 'tgpolycetd.nic.in'.

Agence France-Presse (2026-06-11). SpaceX prices record IPO that could make Musk a trillionaire. scmp.com Elon Musk's SpaceX on Thursday confirmed it will begin trading on the Nasdaq exchange Friday in the biggest initial public offering in history, a blockbuster market debut that could propel the entrepreneur to trillionaire status. | In a filing with the US markets regulator, the company priced more than 555 million shares at US$135 each, placing SpaceX in the top 10 of Wall Street's biggest companies with a valuation of just under US$1.8 trillion.

Ji Siqi (2026-06-11). AIIB chief Zou Jiayi on financing Asia's green transition. scmp.com Zou Jiayi is president and chairwoman of the board of directors of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), a multilateral development lender headquartered in Beijing and inaugurated in 2016. | Before leading AIIB, Zou was deputy secretary general of the national committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, China's top political advisory body. She previously held senior roles at the Ministry of Finance, including as vice-minister, and as part of her three decades of...

geo.tv (2026-06-11). Number of forcibly displaced people dips to 118 million: UN. geo.tv

al-monitor (2026-06-11). With Pope blessing, Sagrada Familia reaches new heights. al-monitor.com By Joshua McElwee and Joan FausBARCELONA, June 10 (Reuters) – Pope Leo visited Barcelona's Sagrada Familia on Wednesday and inaugurated the newest of its soaring geometric spires that makes the modernist structure designed by Antoni Gaudi the world's tallest church.At a Mass in the vast, light-infused church, Leo called it an "architectural masterpiece", before walking outside to bless the 172.5-metre (566 feet) Tower of Jesus Christ, crowned with a five-storey ceramic cross visible across the Catalan capital.

UMMID (2026-06-11). Why Barkatullah University Must Not Be Renamed. ummid.com Barkatullah University must remain Barkatullah University because names carry stories, and stories shape national memory.

Matt Simon (2026-06-11). This unfathomably huge fungal network keeps Earth cool and green. grist.org Even if you don't like eating mushrooms, you're in debt to fungi. One group of them, known as arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, form vast subterranean networks of tubes called hyphae, hooking up with the roots of plants to exchange nutrients. Earth is so verdant

Leon Kunstenaar (2026-06-11). Marin Protests Against ICE Continue at County Jail. indybay.org Large Mill Valley protest against ICE financing by Citizens Bank followed up next day with action at Marin County Jail...

Agence France-Presse (2026-06-11). Disgruntled parents and children force Russia to remove Roblox ban. scmp.com Russia has lifted its ban on the popular gaming platform Roblox after tens of thousands of children and parents sent letters complaining about the measure. | The platform, which allows users to build their own games and share them with others, was among Russia's most popular mobile games, tying third with TikTok in usage time among children in early 2025, according to Kaspersky Lab, a Moscow-based global cybersecurity firm.

ecns.cn (2026-06-11). Construction of Pinglu Canal nears completion. ecns.cn Construction of the three key shipping hubs along the Pinglu Canal has been completed, with the main channel fully excavated and all 27 cross-channel bridges now in place. Once operational, it will provide China's southwestern provinces with their first direct river-to-sea shipping route.

Amy Goodman (2026-06-11). Anti-Austerity Protests Rock World Cup Kick-Off in Mexico. truthout.org We continue our World Cup coverage in Mexico City, where local protesters are using the global event to bring attention to their causes. A sit-in by a teachers' union is targeting World Cup festivities. And "the mothers of disappeared people have been protesting, trying to reach the stadium in the far south of the city," says José Luis Granados Ceja, who covers Latin America for Drop Site News. |

aljazeera (2026-06-11). FIFA World Cup 2026: Haiti forced to change kit over war imagery. aljazeera.com An illustration of the Battle of Vertieres in 1803, with the Haitian flag, had been embedded on the kits.

ecns.cn (2026-06-11). (W.E.Talk) C.D.C. Reeve: What gives classical works their enduring vitality. ecns.cn The second World Conference of Classics was held from Tuesday to Wednesday in Athens, Greece. C. D. C. Reeve, Delta Kappa Epsilon Distinguished Professor of Philosophy at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, was invited to attend. He had recently visited China, delivering a series of lectures at Renmin University of China titled "Routes of Recollection: Plato Reconceived".

Reuters (2026-06-11). UK defence chief John Healey resigns amid feud with Starmer over military spending. scmp.com British ‚Å Defence ‚Å Minister John Healey ‚Å quit on Thursday in a dispute over military spending, accusing Prime Minister Keir Starmer of failing to ‚Äåcommit the government resources that are needed to defend the country. | The unexpected resignation, accompanied with ‚Äåa scathing public letter, compounds the pressure on Starmer when he is facing a likely leadership challenge and exposes the crisis at the heart of government — how it can ramp up defence spending when there is no money to...

newarab (2026-06-11). US '26 vs Qatar '22: Double standards in BBC World Cup coverage. newarab.com The BBC will broadcast the opening ceremony of The decision signals a marked shift from

aljazeera (2026-06-11). At least 22 killed as Pakistani military helicopter crashes in Kashmir. aljazeera.com Officials launch inquiry after 'technical fault' causes an army Mi-17 to crash in Pakistan-administered Kashmir.

UMMID (2026-06-11). Maharashtra 11th Admission 2026 Round 2 Begins, Check Registration Steps. ummid.com The School Education and Sports Department, Maharashtra has started through its official website 'mahafyjcadmissions.in' CAP Round 2 of FYJC or Class 11 admission 2026, and asked the students to fill Part 1 Form (Registration Form) and Part 2 Form (Option Form) from today i.e. June 06, 2026.

aljazeera (2026-06-11). Britain's defence ‚Å secretary Healey quits over defence spending. aljazeera.com John Healey's resignation deepens Starmer's crisis as defence secretary quits over military spending dispute.

UMMID (2026-06-11). KCET 2026 Result: Tanisha Karthik bags 1st rank, check full toppers list. ummid.com KCET 2026 Toppers: Tanisha Karthik has secured the first ranks in Karnataka Undergraduate Common Entrance Test (KCET or UGCET) 2025 exam (Engineering) result of which was declared today i.e. Saturday June 06, 2026.

Staff (2026-06-11). World Cup Kicks Off in Mexico Amid Protests Against Austerity and Forced Disappearances. democracynow.org We continue our World Cup coverage in Mexico City, where local protesters are using the global event to bring attention to their causes. A sit-in by a teachers' union is targeting World Cup festivities. And "the mothers of disappeared people have been protesting, trying to reach the stadium in the far south of the city," says José Luis Granados Ceja, who covers Latin America for Drop Site News. Meanwhile, due to high ticket prices, "the people who love this sport are not going to be able to attend the games. They have been extraordinarily inaccessible to the population," adds Granado...

WSWS (2026-06-11). Far-right violence against migrants continues in Belfast. wsws.org Fascist mobs used hit lists that were known to the Police Service of Northern Ireland, to target migrant homes, confirming that the PSNI allowed a pogrom to be mounted.

newarab (2026-06-11). Eight Arab teams, one dream: What to expect at the World Cup. newarab.com

newarab (2026-06-11). A 40-year wait: Iraq's long road back to the World Cup. newarab.com Baghdad, Iraq – For forty years, Nine editions of the World Cup came and went. Generations of talented players, including what many consider the finest generation in the country's football history, the 2007 When Iraq f...

NEO (2026-06-11). Tributes continue for King Makhosonke II. sanews.gov.za Tributes continue for King Makhosonke II | Tributes continue to pour in for His Majesty King Makhosonke II, King of the amaNdebele nation, who passed away on Tuesday. ⚪ The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Velenkosini Hlabisa, conveyed his condolences following the passing of the king at the age of 65. ⚪ "Minister Hlabisa extends his heartfelt condolences to Her Majesty Queen Sekhothali, the Royal Family, the amaNdebele as a whole, and the broader traditional leadership fraternity during this difficult time," the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) sai...

UMMID (2026-06-11). Here's Why AP EAMCET (EAPCET) Result 2026 is Delayed. ummid.com The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) has postponed the result of AP EAPCET 2026 Engineering, Agriculture and Pharmacy, formerly known as AP EAMCET 2026.

The Conversation (2026-06-11). US-Iran Exchange of Fire is the new Diplomacy. juancole.com The Conversation) — The US military launched

Friends of the Golden Gate Park Band (2026-06-11). Saturday 6/13: 2026 Golden Gate Park Band Festival. indybay.org Golden Gate Park Band Shell...

aljazeera (2026-06-11). World Cup Day 1: Schedule, predictions, opening ceremony and what to watch. aljazeera.com The biggest FIFA World Cup ever starts today in Mexico. Here are the schedule, predictions, key stories shaping day one.

aljazeera (2026-06-11). Funerals held after deadly Pakistani strikes in Afghanistan. aljazeera.com Hundreds gathered in eastern Afghanistan for the funerals of civilians killed in Pakistani airstrikes.

Nicole Leonard (2026-06-11). Penn study finds GLP-1 use associated with lower breast cancer risk; researchers to launch clinical trial. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? The rising popularity of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist medications, or GLP-1s, like Ozempic and Wegovy, has led to thousands more women nationally taking the drugs for weight loss or diabetes. | Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania now believe the medications have another benefit: preventing or reducing breast cancer risk. | Women who were obese and had taken GLP-1 drugs were

Jody McIntyre (2026-06-11). Little change likely on Palestine if Starmer ousted. electronicintifada.net Both Andy Burnham and Wes Streeting have close ties to Britain's pro-Israel establishment.

Thomas Newdick (2026-06-11). Kongsberg Bets On High-Low Cruise Missile Mix With JSM And Rusty Dagger. twz.com

newarab (2026-06-11). Arab parties fail to form joint list before Israeli election. newarab.com The prospects of forming a Sources who participated in a meeting held at the Sakhnin Municipality in the Lower Galilee between th...

WSWS (2026-06-11). 4 workers dead at Palmetto: The safety crisis, the privatization drive, and how postal workers can fight back. wsws.org These were not simply tragic accidents but the lethal results of austerity. Preventing them requires an organized movement from below, not beholden to management, toothless regulatory agencies or corrupt union officials.

geo.tv (2026-06-11). UK defence minister Healey quits, says PM Starmer's plans fail to keep country safe. geo.tv British Defence Secretary John Healey walks on Downing Street, to attend a cabinet meeting, the day before the State Opening of Parliament, in London, Britain, May 12, 2026.— Reuters/FileHealey resigns over delayed, disputed DIP.Resignation comes after Streeting quit in May.Military...

aljazeera (2026-06-11). Ethiopia must not be dragged back into war. aljazeera.com TPLF hardliners, backed by Eritrea, are threatening to drag Ethiopia back into a war its people have already rejected.

Human Rights Watch (2026-06-11). DR Congo: Engage Communities in Ebola Response. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Health workers wearing protective equipment walk outside the General Referral Hospital during the Ebola outbreak response in Mongbwalu, Democratic Republic of Congo, May 21, 2026. | © 2026 Michel Lunanga/Getty Images...

newarab (2026-06-11). Somali referee Artan, banned by US, to officiate UEFA Super Cup. newarab.com UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin "Omar Artan is an excellent young but already experienced referee,...

Luke Goldstein (2026-06-11). This Transportation Bill Provision Could Shield Uber and Lyft From Lawsuits. truthout.org Amust-pass congressional funding package for the nation's roads, bridges, and public infrastructure includes an industry-friendly carveout that would give ride-hailing apps like Uber and Lyft legal immunity from car crashes and injuries, according to a review of the bill text by The Lever. Drivers would be held individually responsible, rather than the apps, unless the platforms were found... |

Chelsea Vega (2026-06-11). When Pedro Arrests Juan: Why Latinos Join Border Patrol and ICE. lataco.com Many Latino families inherited the same lesson generation after generation: When society views you as foreign, proving your Americanness can become its own form of survival.

UMMID (2026-06-11). Great Nicobar Project: Serious Questions to Answer. ummid.com As bulldozers move into the forests and plans become reality, Great Nicobar stands at a historic crossroads where the choices made today may determine the fate of one of the world's last great island wildernesses for generations to come.

UMMID (2026-06-11). UPSC Prelims 2026 Result: When, Where and How to Check. ummid.com The Union Public Service Commission is releasing on its official website upsc.gov.in the result of the UPSC Civil Services (CSE) Prelims exams held in May 2026.

UMMID (2026-06-11). What makes Mirra Andreeva's French Open 2026 Victory Significant. ummid.com In a remarkable achievement, Russian teen Mirra Andreeva Saturday June 06, 2026 won the French Open Women's Singles Title 2026.

United World International (2026-06-11). Pakistan, Afghanistan and Russia. uwidata.com By Dure Akram, from Lahore / Pakistan From the floor of the United Nations Security Council on June 8, 2026, Pakistan's permanent representative issued an extraordinary warning: "Time for corrective action is rapidly running out." Asim Iftikhar Ahmad told the Council that Islamabad would not remain silent if armed groups based in Afghanistan continued to ...

Revolution Books (2026-06-11). Saturday 6/13: Persepolis, Film Showing and Discussion. indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley, CA...

Mike Raccoon Eyes Kinney (2026-06-11). Second Annual Gun Violence and Prevention Summit in Richmond. indybay.org This free community event is bringing together survivors, youth leaders, advocates, performers, and community organizations to raise awareness and create real change.

Javier Perez Jimenez (2026-06-11). UNICEF Appoints Lamine Yamal as Goodwill Ambassador. radiohc.cu Havana, June 11 (RHC) — Spanish footballer Lamine Yamal was named a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador today, a distinction that promotes the right of all children to play, especially in vulnerable and emergency contexts. | The announcement coincides with International Play Day and the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a synchronicity that transforms the symbolic gesture into a global message about children and their rights. | "I feel incredibly proud," said the Barcelona and Spanish national team winger, recalling that in his childhood, a family, a ball, and a park were all it took to sustain hope and build a sense...

ecns.cn (2026-06-11). China delivers world's largest ammonia carrier to Singapore-based EPS. ecns.cn China delivered the world's largest very large ammonia carrier (VLAC) with a capacity of 93,000 cubic meters to Singapore-based Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS) on Wednesday, according to Jiangnan Shipyard.

ecns.cn (2026-06-11). China, EU discuss consultation mechanism. ecns.cn China and the European Union have held "in-depth and comprehensive" discussions on the establishment of a trade and investment consultation mechanism, signaling a willingness from both Beijing and Brussels to manage differences through equal-footed dialogue, experts said.

ICRC (2026-06-11). ICRC President: "We can no longer pretend that what we are witnessing across war zones is in accordance with the law" icrc.org Speech given by Mirjana Spoljaric, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, at the UN Security Council Open Debate on the Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict — 20 May 2026, New York...

ecns.cn (2026-06-11). China's poverty fight praised as inspiring. ecns.cn China's decades-long efforts in lifting hundreds of millions of people out of poverty are increasingly offering Africa both development experience and practical support in the continent's own fight against poverty.

aljazeera (2026-06-11). Lebanon: Life in Tripoli as War Displaces Over a Million. aljazeera.com In Lebanon, a young woman is forced to face her own vulnerabilities while helping those displaced by war.

Human Rights Watch (2026-06-11). Gulf States: Repression of Migrant Workers During Conflict. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Workers sit on a wall against the backdrop of the city skyline, Dubai, UAE, March 11, 2026. | © 2026 Giuseppe CACACE/AFP via Getty Images | (Beirut) — The six Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) governments have intensified restrictions on the rights to freedom of expression, association, and peaceful assembly amid ongoing conflict and economic turmoil, Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International said today. These latest measures exacerbate existing restrictions on migrant workers' ability to raise concerns about working conditions in an already repressive environment for migrant...

aljazeera (2026-06-11). India's workers are training AI robots to take their jobs. aljazeera.com Developers believe that feeding first-person footage into specialised AI models will help robots copy human behaviour.

aljazeera (2026-06-11). Why India's deadly dengue crisis is now no longer confined to the monsoons. aljazeera.com Experts warn that rising temperatures, erratic rainfall and rapid urbanisation have transformed the seasonal disease.

Catherine Crockett (2026-06-11). Saturday 7/4: Monterey: 4th of July Parade. indybay.org Assemble in the parking lot behind the CHOMP Behavioral Health Services building, 576 Hartnell Street, Monterey, CA, (in the Hartnell Professional Center parking lot – across from...

al-monitor (2026-06-11). World Cup super fans excited for football despite the war. al-monitor.com Between them, Reza Mansoor and Mostafa Pourmand have attended 11 World Cups to cheer on their beloved Iran, and even a war between their team and host nation the United States is not going to stop them this time.In fact, these two self-declared "super fans" want nothing more than a showdown between the two teams ⚪ on the pitch, of course.To make that happen, Iran has to do what it has never done before ⚪ get out of the group stage of football's biggest competition.

Human Rights Watch (2026-06-11). EU Asylum Pact Threatens Rights of People with Disabilities. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Ali, a 22-year-old Afghan asylum seeker with a disability, living in Moria camp, on the beach in Lesbos, Greece. He told Human Rights Watch he can't access showers in the camp and sometimes tries to wash himself in the sea. | © 2017 ZALMAàè for Human Rights Watch...

Joseph Trevithick (2026-06-11). Boeing "Encouraged" By C-17 Production Restart Discussions. twz.com Operators of the

ecns.cn (2026-06-11). China focuses on high-value agri exports. ecns.cn China is expected to shift its agricultural trade toward higher-value exports and more diversified markets during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-30) to enhance competitiveness, according to a newly released industry report.

UMMID (2026-06-11). UGEAC 2026 Merit List, Rank Card Today – Check Here. ummid.com The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECE) is releasing today i.e. Monday June 08 2026 UGEAC Merit List 2026 and Rank Card prepared for Under Graduate Engineering Admission Counselling conducted for admission in First Year BE / BTech engineering courses in Government Engineering Colleges of Bihar on its official website bceceboard.bihar.gov.in.

WHYY (2026-06-11). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY...

aljazeera (2026-06-11). Mexico's historic Azteca Stadium to kickoff World Cup opener: All to know. aljazeera.com Mexico City's iconic Estadio Azteca will become the first venue to host matches at three separate World Cups.

newarab (2026-06-11). Egypt sees silver lining in Hormuz closure as Suez traffic rises. newarab.com The number of oil shipments sailing through Egypt's Suez Canal has risen sharply since the onset of the Actors that once relied heavily on the Gulf chokepoint have increasingly looked to the

Staff (2026-06-11). "Keep the Game Beautiful" : Why ICE Crackdown & FIFA Greed Could Spoil the World Cup. democracynow.org "People are really, really afraid ... that ICE will go and raid communities where people are watching and gathering together" to watch the FIFA World Cup, says Nelini Stamp. She is an organizer with the Our Copa campaign, a grassroots initiative that aims to protect immigrant fans, center the sport's working-class roots, and host accessible local watch parties during the World Cup. "We will keep each other safe as much as possible during these games," says Stamp.

al-monitor (2026-06-11). East African ministers to unveil budgets amid Iran cost shocks, debt strains. al-monitor.com By Duncan Miriri and Elias BiryabaremaNAIROBI/KAMPALA, June 11 (Reuters) – Finance ministers in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania will present their 2026/27 budgets to parliament on Thursday, with investors focused on how they will shield their economies from cost shocks linked to the Middle East war while keeping debt in check.

Lynda Carson (2026-06-11). Sean Penn explains why he did not go to the Oscars recently. indybay.org 2001 Photo of filmmaker Rob Nilsson in leather jacket, actress Monica Cortes Viharo, Oscar winner actor Sean Penn, myself (Lynda Carson) in red hair and glasses, plus others at the Broken Drum bar/restaurant in San Rafael, after we watched the World Premiere of Rob's film Scheme C6, at the Christopher B. Smith, Rafael Film Center.

UMMID (2026-06-11). MHT CET PCB Result 2026 Declared: Check Now. ummid.com The Maharashtra CET Cell has announced the MHT CET 2026 (PCB) First Attempt result on its official website cetcell.mahacet.org.

Annie Rosenthal (2026-06-11). A Montana Firm Run by a Trump Donor Receives Billions in Border Wall Contracts. truthout.org Barnard Construction Company, Inc., an engineering contractor based in Bozeman, Montana, recently celebrated its 50th year in business. On its website, the company lays out a colorful history that starts in 1975, when 25-year-old Tim Barnard moved to Montana with "$1,000, two shovels, a pick, and all of his possessions in the cab of his pickup." A timeline offers highlights of the half-century... |

Alisa Higuera (2026-06-11). Beyond the Food Desert: How East Bay Communities are Fighting for Food Access. indybay.org Food deserts continue to affect thousands of residents across Richmond and East Oakland, where access to affordable, nutritious food remains limited. This article explores how community-led initiatives, including community fridges, urban gardens, and mobile markets, are attempting to address food insecurity while confronting challenges such as funding shortages, regulatory barriers, and long-term sustainability. Through local examples and an interview with Homies Empowerment Food Justice Coordinator Rogelio, the piece examines both the promise and limitations of grassroots solutions in expanding food access...

Staff (2026-06-11). Essential Sources for Tracking Global Financial Trends. moguldom.com Global financial trends influence far more than stock markets. From interest rates and inflation to currency movements and commodity prices, economic developments in one region can quickly affect households, businesses, and investors around the world. Fortunately, tracking these trends no longer requires access to expensive financial terminals. With the right sources and a structured approach, ...

Bloomberg (2026-06-11). Fury over Jared Kushner's Albania resort project threatens to engulf political elite. scmp.com As protests in Tirana extend into a second week, they have escalated from opposition to two ‚Ç¨5 billion (US$5.7 billion) planned resorts in ecologically sensitive areas linked to Jared Kushner into demands for the entire Albanian political establishment to step aside. | Anger erupted on the coast on May 30 when bulldozers moved into one of the sites, spreading to the capital two days later.

ecns.cn (2026-06-11). 5.7-magnitude quake hits Tonga Islands Region ⚪ GFZ. ecns.cn BEIJING, June 11 ⚪ An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.7 jolted Tonga Islands Region at 2330 GMT on Wednesday, the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences said.

Associated Press (2026-06-11). Police fire water cannon in Belfast as stabbing sparks second night of unrest. scmp.com Police blasted water cannons at protesters in Northern Ireland who set small fires and hurled bricks, rocks and bottles at them during a second night of violence Wednesday over a brutal stabbing on a Belfast street. | Demonstrators wearing masks tore bricks from the walls outside homes and smashed pavements with sledgehammers to toss at riot police. In one place, the unruly crowd used sections of a dismantled picket fence to take cover on the street.

Joseph Trevithick (2026-06-11). F-22's 'Catfish' 757 Testbed Spotted Carrying Raptor's New Infrared Sensor Pod. twz.com

WSWS (2026-06-11). Hersheypark workers in Pennsylvania reject 4th tentative agreement, vote to strike. wsws.org While workers have demanded strike action, the bureaucracy of the Chocolate Workers Local 464 is keeping them on the job.

WiBOPM (2026-06-11). PART TWO OF VOTING RIGHTS FORUM SCHEDULED: "The Attack On Voting Rights And The War On Black People," June 26, 2026 in Montclair, NJ. wibailoutpeople.org THE PEOPLE'S ORGANIZATION FOR PROGRESS (POP) PO BOX 22505 NEWARK, NJ 07101 973 801-0001 www.njpop.org CONTACT: LAWRENCE HAMM JUNE 8, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE PRESS RELEASE PART TWO OF VOTING RIGHTS FORUM SCHEDULED The second part of a forum entitled "The Attack On Voting Rights And The War On Black People," will be held Friday, June ...

WSWS (2026-06-11). Preface to the book: "The Ukraine War and the Fight for Socialism: The Case of Bogdan Syrotiuk" wsws.org The volume "The Ukraine War and the Fight for Socialism: The Case of Bogdan Syrotiuk" brings together for the first time the most important statements and articles on the case.

Mark Brody (2026-06-11). When Solidarity Becomes Complicity: Marching With Smotrich in NYC. portside.org When Solidarity Becomes Complicity: Marching With Smotrich in NYC | Thu, 06/11/2026 – 00: 54

Associated Press (2026-06-11). Canadian policeman killed during investigation tied to US consulate shooting. scmp.com A Toronto police officer was shot and killed Thursday by a suspect in the investigation into a shooting attack that damaged the facade of the US consulate in the Canadian city in March, police said. | One 19-year-old suspect was in custody at a hospital in critical condition while officers searched for a second suspect, who was identified as 19-year-old Zara Jabbi and was considered armed and dangerous, Toronto Police Chief Myron Demkiw said at a news conference.

Staff (2026-06-11). Will Congress Renew Controversial Surveillance Law? Electronic Frontier Foundation's Cindy Cohn. democracynow.org A key provision of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act is set to expire Friday unless it is reauthorized by Congress. Section 702 allows for the warrantless surveillance of foreign nationals believed to be outside of the U.S., yet, in practice, it also sweeps up and stores vast amounts of data from people inside the country, including their emails, texts and cellphone data. The FISA provision was enacted in 2008 to legalize George W. Bush's warrantless wiretapping program that was developed after 9/11. | A bipartisan group of senators is opposing the reauthorization of Section 702 due to President Tru...

KEVIN MUNROE (2026-06-11). Friday 6/19: Swing in Union Square / Featuring the Silver Bell Jazz Band. indybay.org Union Square, San Francisco...

Shireen Akram-Boshar (2026-06-11). Somali Referee Denied US Entry for World Cup Gets Hero's Welcome Back Home. truthout.org Omar Artan, the 34-year-old Somali referee who was denied entry to the U.S. for the World Cup, was welcomed in Mogadishu by crowds of supporters on Wednesday. On Saturday, Artan was refused entry to the U.S. after arriving in Miami, despite the fact that he arrived with a valid U.S. visa and had been invited to officiate at the World Cup. Instead, border officials questioned Artan for 11... |

ecns.cn (2026-06-11). EconoScope | Xinjiang harnesses green energy strengths to build new computing power hub. ecns.cn As China advances its strategy to make computing power flow as seamlessly as electricity and water, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region is emerging as a key player in the country's digital infrastructure landscape.

UMMID (2026-06-11). Not Brainwashed or Forced: Shamli Millionaire's Son who Converted to Islam. ummid.com Mohammed Ali, earlier Ayush Malik — Shamli millionaire's son who converted to Islam, has refuted the allegations that he was forced or blackmailed to shun Hinduism and convert to Islam.

Bloomberg (2026-06-11). Trump taps Wall Street top cop Jay Clayton as spy chief after Pulte backlash. scmp.com US President Donald Trump said he is nominating Jay Clayton to be the next director of national intelligence, following controversy over his selection of housing regulator Bill Pulte to serve in the role on an acting basis. | Clayton has been serving as the top federal prosecutor in Manhattan and was chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission during Trump's first term. | "I encourage the United States Senate to confirm Jay as soon as possible," Trump said on social media.

editor (2026-06-11). Are independent schools really just for rich kids? onlineopinion.com.au Jane Caro is a well-known opponent of private schools receiving any government money, and she relies on fiction rather than fact to prove her point.

Memo Torres (2026-06-11). Daily Memo: Ms. Rachel Visits D.C. With 545 Letters From Children Currently Being Detained By I.C.E. lataco.com Speaking of children, Jacob Soboroff reports that ICE is holding an average of at least 25 children a day who are three or under. There have been at least 500 babies and toddlers who have spent significant time in ICE detention.

ecns.cn (2026-06-11). American influencer comes to film 'Backward China,' only to be grilled about Epstein by Chinese kids. ecns.cn Recently, "China travel" blogs have become a major trend on international social media platforms. Foreign influencers from all kinds of backgrounds have flocked to the country, each trying their own angle, from city walks and food tour to high-speed rail experiences and countryside scenery.

newarab (2026-06-11). Arab states, Zelensky invited to G7 summit in France for talks. newarab.com

Kalyca H. P. Hermansyah (2026-06-11). Why Indonesia Faces Greater Risk to US Monetary Tightening. moderndiplomacy.eu The Asymmetry of Global Monetary System The global economic system is consistently driven by the world's most influential central bank. Data shows that global financial stability is vulnerable from chain reaction of financial strains, the currencies of Asian countries depreciated by around 0,3% in response to the rise in the United States interest rates (Sikhwal, ...

UMMID (2026-06-11). KCET 2026 Result Today: Link, Steps to Check. ummid.com The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) is declaring the result of the UGCET 2026, also known as KCET 2026, on its official website ' cetonline.karnataka.gov.in' today i.e. Saturday June 06, 2026.

NEO (2026-06-11). Well wishes for Bafana Bafana. sanews.gov.za Well wishes for Bafana Bafana | With just hours to go to the opening match of the FIFA World Cup, Gauteng MEC of Education, Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation, Lebogang Maile has wished Bafana Bafana well for the tournament. ⚪ "Tonight, the hopes and dreams of millions of South Africans will travel across the Atlantic to Mexico City, where our beloved Bafana Bafana will take on the host nation, Mexico, at the iconic Estadio Azteca, with kickoff scheduled for 9pm South African time. | "As Gauteng and the entire country rally behind our national team, we wish Coach Hugo Broos and his squad strength, courage and s...

WSWS (2026-06-11). One million young people in UK not in education, employment or training. wsws.org Six in 10 NEETs (not in education, employment or training) have never had a job—up from four in 10 in 2005...

newarab (2026-06-11). High ticket prices and visa issues haunt 2026 World Cup kickoff. newarab.com The The extravaganza hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada is the biggest World Cup in history, stretching until the final in New Jersey on July 19. | It is projected to generate a record-breaking $13 billion in total revenue. | But football's world governing body FIFA has faced stinging criticism over the eye-wa...

aljazeera (2026-06-11). One in 70 people worldwide is forcibly displaced: UNHCR. aljazeera.com At least 117.8 million people worldwide remain forcibly displaced due to conflict, violence, and persecution.

aljazeera (2026-06-11). Palestine Action activists could face UK 'terror' sentences: What we know. aljazeera.com Four members of the Palestine Action group could be sentenced as 'terrorists' over Elbit factory raid in 2024.

UMMID (2026-06-11). JoSAA 2026 Mock Seat Allotment 1 Today: Link, Steps to Check. ummid.com The Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) for admission to IITs, NITs, IIEST, IIITs and Other-GFTIs based on JEE Advanced 2026 score is set to display on its official website 'josaa.nic.in' Mock Seat Allocation 1, also called as Mock Seat Allotment Round 1, today i.e. Monday June 08, 2026.

Staff (2026-06-11). Why Speaking With an Injury Attorney Early Protects Your Claim. moguldom.com In the hours after a serious injury, many people focus on medical appointments, missed work, and keeping daily life from becoming unmanageable. Legal decisions often get pushed aside, even though those first conversations and records can shape the direction of a claim for months or years. That is one reason many injured Californians choose to ...

geo.tv (2026-06-11). Canada introduces legislation to ban social media for children under 16, regulate AI chatbots. geo.tv Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, YouTube, Facebook, Twitch and Reddit applications are displayed on a mobile phone in this picture illustration taken on December 9, 2025. — ReutersThe Canadian government introduced a digital safety bill on Wednesday that would ban social media for...

Jake Johnson (2026-06-11). With SpaceX Set to Go Public, Elon Musk Could Soon Become the First Trillionaire. truthout.org With Elon Musk's SpaceX set to go public on Friday, the world's richest man could soon become the first-ever trillionaire — an achievement that one leading humanitarian group called "a new pinnacle of oligarchy and a dark day for democracy." Whether Musk reaches trillionaire status in the coming days will depend on the success of SpaceX's initial public offering (IPO), which critics warn is a... |

UMMID (2026-06-11). SPL 25/26: Cristiano Ronaldo's bicycle kick is Goal of the Season. ummid.com Al-Nassr Captain Cristiano Ronaldo's iconic bicycle kick against Al Khaleej has been adjudged the 'Goal of the Season' for 2025-26.

EDWIN (2026-06-11). Clean air is a human right. sanews.gov.za Clean air is a human right | Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Deputy Minister Bernice Swarts has reaffirmed government's commitment to tackling air pollution, describing clean air as a fundamental human right and calling for stronger collaboration to improve conditions in South Africa's most polluted regions. | Speaking at a Government-NGO dialogue on air quality in the Highveld Priority Area in Johannesburg on Wednesday, Swarts said air pollution extends far beyond environmental concerns. | "It is a social justice issue. It is a developmental issue. Ultimately, it is a human rights issue," she said. | Swa...

Mark Brody (2026-06-11). This School District Has Received Death Threats for Standing Up for Immigrants. It's Not Backing Down. portside.org This School District Has Received Death Threats for Standing Up for Immigrants. It's Not Backing Down | Thu, 06/11/2026 – 00: 12

EDWIN (2026-06-11). Suspect arrested in assault case of young woman. sanews.gov.za Suspect arrested in assault case of young woman | Following the surfacing of a video clip on various social media platforms showing a physical altercation, where a male individual is seen assaulting a 21-year-old female, police have confirmed that a 22-year-old high school learner has been arrested and charged. | He is expected to make his first court appearance in the Bloemfontein Magistrate's Court on 12 June 2026. | "We strongly plead for calm and space to allow the police investigation to take its natural course. The SAPS views all acts of violence, particularly again...

Caitlin Johnstone (2026-06-11). US Empire Managers View Iranian Sovereignty As An Act Of Aggression, And Other Notes. caitlinjohnstone.com.au ‚ùñ | Secretary of War Pete Hegseth The latest wave of US airstrikes has alread...

Helen Belcher (2026-06-11). 'The Two Big Lies About Trans People at the Heart of the EHRC Codes of Practice'. bylinetimes.com UK and European law has started from the premise that trans people exist since at least 1999. The European Court of Human Rights decided in 2002 that it was "no longer sustainable" for trans people to not be treated as one gender or the other. The court demanded that the UK provide a route for trans people to be legally recognised in the gender they lived in, which led to the Gender Recognition Act in 2004. | The Equality Act in 2010 equalised protections across the board, and carried across the rulings which had amended the Sex Discrimination Act to include trans people, creating the characteristic of "gender...

aljazeera (2026-06-11). Top five 'must-watch' matches of the group stage at World Cup 2026. aljazeera.com There are a record 72 group games at this summer's tournament, and we've picked the matches that you shouldn't miss.

ecns.cn (2026-06-11). Mixed U17/U16 Chinese football squad begins Brazil invitational campaign. ecns.cn A mixed U17/U16 Chinese football boys team kicks off its campaign in the International Youth Football Invitational Tournament under Brazil-China Cultural Year against the youth team from Sao Paulo FC in Cotia, Sao Paulo State, Brazil, June 10, 2026.

aljazeera (2026-06-11). 117.8 Million fled their homes worldwide: Lebanon's shelter crisis worsens. aljazeera.com 117.8 Million people fled their homes worldwide: Lebanon's shelter crisis escalates.

Democracy Now! (2026-06-11). Democracy Now! 2026-06-11 Thursday. democracynow.org Headlines for June 11, 2026; "They Have Never Faced an Adversary Like Iran": Rami Khouri on Latest U.S.-Iran Strikes; "World Cup of Exclusion": Games Begin Amid U.S. Visa Restrictions, High Ticket Costs & Iran War; World Cup Kicks Off in Mexico Amid Protests Against Austerity and Forced Disappearances; "Keep the Game Beautiful": Why ICE Crackdown & FIFA Greed Could Spoil the World Cup; Will Congress Renew Controversial Surveillance Law? Electronic Frontier Foundation's Cindy Cohn | Headlines for June 11, 2026; "They Have Never Faced an Adversary Like Iran": Rami...

Rosaleen Carroll (2026-06-11). Trump names US attorney Jay Clayton new intelligence chief: What to know. al-monitor.com Both the House and Senate on Thursday rejected legislation to renew a controversial section of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, with some lawmakers citing concerns over Bill Pulte, who has been serving as acting DNI.

newarab (2026-06-11). Exclusive: Dual-use materials for Hezbollah FPVs can't be banned. newarab.com Lebanon cannot realistically stop the import of fibre-optic cables The Lebanese Ministry of Telecommunications also denied local media reports alleging that Beirut was under international pressure to restrict the import of the dual-use cables, which have become an essential component in Hezbollah's fibre-optic-guided first-person view (FPV) drones. | "T...

WSWS (2026-06-11). Sri Lankan President pledges separate courts for Buddhist monks, placing them above the normal law. wsws.org The Dissanayake government's move is a further step in strengthening the Sinhala-Buddhist chauvinist state and towards autocratic rule.

Sana Khan (2026-06-11). Pope Leo Visiting the Canary Islands to Meet Migrants. moderndiplomacy.eu Pope Leo has traveled to the Canary Islands as the final stop of his week long visit to Spain, placing migration and human dignity at the center of his international message. The Canary Islands have become one of Europe's most important migration gateways, with thousands of people risking dangerous Atlantic crossings from Africa in search ...

Imran Khalid (2026-06-11). The Rise of the "Conflict-Permanence" Industry. fpif.org The international community's approach to conflict resolution has undergone a profound and dangerous structural shift, moving away from the pursuit of political settlements toward the permanent administration of crisis. This transition is vividly apparent in Rafah, where the newly established

WSWS (2026-06-11). Earthquake off southern Philippines leaves at least 46 dead. wsws.org The flouting of safety standards in order to cut costs in the Philippines and in countries around the world regularly turns so-called "natural disasters" into man-made ones.

aljazeera (2026-06-11). Bodies of Evidence: Sexual violence in Israeli prisons. aljazeera.com For years, Palestinian prisoners reported mistreatment in Israeli custody; post-Oct. 7 claims include sexual violence.

David Sirota (2026-06-11). The Movie Trope That Explains American Politics. levernews.com LISTEN NOW: : | Perhaps the key to understanding modern American politics isn't an academic think tank report but rather rambunctious cult classic films, like Caddyshack and Animal House, that pit low-status underdogs against high-status bluebloods, preps, and jocks. In an essay for Politico, author Dan Brooks argues that movies like these hardwired Americans to root for the rude, rule-breaking outsiders over the buttoned-up establishment, and it's shaping how people vote. Today on Lever Time, David Sirota sits down with Brooks to discuss how the "slobs versus snobs" movie trope can be a metaphor for...

Reuters (2026-06-11). Biotech firm WuXi sues US over allegations it supports China's military. scmp.com A Chinese biotechnology company sued the US government on Thursday over being placed on a list of businesses from China that the ‚ÄåUS Department of Defence has linked to that country's military. | WuXi AppTec filed its complaint in the Washington federal court, calling its inclusion on the list arbitrary, capricious, unsupported by the facts and "the product of political pressure".

Phil Pasquini (2026-06-11). Marin County Jail Protest Calls to Scrap ICE. indybay.org Protesters outside the Marin County Jail calling for "ICE Out of Marin" charged Sheriff Jamie Scardina with complicity for continuing to assist in the arrests of undocumented county prisoners upon their release from jail by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Guest Blogger (2026-06-11). Dear Bloomberg: Trump Can Be Against Deforestation in the Amazon While Still Thinking Climate Change is Overblown. wattsupwiththat.com Silly comparison...

Rameen Siddiqui (2026-06-11). SpaceX IPO 2026: Why This Is the Most Important Geopolitical Listing in History. moderndiplomacy.eu This week, SpaceX begins trading on Nasdaq at $135 per share, valuing the company at roughly $1.8 trillion. The financial press has been focused almost entirely on what this means for Wall Street: the record valuation, the unconventional pricing, Elon Musk's 85.1% voting control, the unusually large retail allocation. All of that matters. None of ...

ecns.cn (2026-06-11). Tianjin develops sensors for embodied AI. ecns.cn These robots, capable of sensing pressure, texture and posture, possess "tactile fingertips", enabling artificial intelligence to transition from virtual algorithms to the real world. This is the industrial transformation brought about by embodied intelligence, and the core "sensory organs" enabling it all originate from Tianjin.

ptcnews.tv (2026-06-11). Three Punjabis sentenced in Canada for involvement in extortion-linked shooting in Surrey. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Three Punjabi youths have been sentenced to imprisonment ranging from 25 months to five years for their involvement in an extortion-linked shooting incident at a residence in Surrey, British Columbia. | According to Canadian media reports, Taranveer Singh (19 at the time of the incident), Harjot Singh (21), and Dayajeet Singh Billing (21) pleaded guilty on June 9 in Surrey Provincial Court. | "Taranveer Singh pleaded guilty to reckless discharge of a firearm and was sentenced to five years in prison... After credit for time served, he'll serve nearly 4.5 more years behind bars. Dayajeet Billing an...

aljazeera (2026-06-11). Thailand court sentences two men to death for 2015 Bangkok bombing. aljazeera.com The August 2015 attack at the popular Erawan shrine in Bangkok's commercial heart killed 20 and wounded over 100 more.

EDWIN (2026-06-11). SAPS celebrates its young police officers. sanews.gov.za SAPS celebrates its young police officers | As South Africa observes Youth Month, the South African Police Service (SAPS) embarked on a national campaign, 'SAPS Youth — Leading the Reset Agenda', to celebrate the dedication, resilience and positive impact of its young members. | Under the banner, 'My Blood is Blue', the campaign showcases young police officers, who have embraced the responsibility of serving and protecting the people of South Africa with pride and purpose. | Their commitment to excellence, ethical conduct and public service reflects the vision of the SAPS Reset Agenda and underscores the va...

al-monitor (2026-06-11). US plans to deport Iranians to Central African Republic, sources say. al-monitor.com By Robbie Corey-Boulet and Giulia ParaviciniDAKAR/NAIROBI, June 11 (Reuters) – The Trump administration plans to deport a number of Iranians and other migrants to Central African Republic, a chronically unstable country racked by violence and poverty, two lawyers and an official briefed on the matter told Reuters.The Iranians include two women who face potential torture and persecution if they are forced to go back to Iran, their lawyer, Emily Trostle, said. One is a Christian convert and the other is a pro-democracy activist, she added.

newarab (2026-06-11). Sudan war: Drone strikes in key city of El-Obeid kill 23. newarab.com Drone strikes on the strategic Drone warfare has become an increasingly prominent feature of Sudan's conflict, which erupted in April 2023 between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). | "It is tragic. The roofs of houses collapsed...

aljazeera (2026-06-11). Did US sneak 100 million barrels of oil out of Hormuz, as Trump claims? aljazeera.com The maths doesn't appear to hold up, even though the US has likely managed to get some oil out of the strait.

ecns.cn (2026-06-11). Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to visit Mongolia. ecns.cn At the invitation of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia Battsetseg Batmunkh, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit Mongolia from June 13 to 15, a Foreign Ministry Spokesperson announced Thursday.

Human Rights Watch (2026-06-11). Afghanistan: Taliban Use Excessive Force Against Protesters. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Afghan women walk across a street in Herat on June 8, 2026. | © 2026 Mohsen Karimi/AFP via Getty Images | (New York) — Taliban security forces in Afghanistan used excessive force against protesters in the city of Herat on June 9, 2026, Human Rights Watch said today. They beat protesters and shot toward the crowds, killing a child and injuring others, and detained an unknown number of people.The protest followed recent arrests of women in Herat accused of violating the authorities' strict dress code. According to the United Nations, at least 30 women had been detained as of Ju...

aljazeera (2026-06-11). Thousands of Malawians flee homes in South Africa amid xenophobic threats. aljazeera.com Thousands of migrants shelter in Durban park after being driven from their homes ahead of a June 30 expulsion ultimatum.

ecns.cn (2026-06-11). Comicomment: The American childhood nightmare. ecns.cn Beneath the banner of the so-called "beacon of human rights," some children are still paying the price of adulthood far too soon.

Guest Blogger (2026-06-11). Water, Water Everywhere: Maximizing Oil Field Produced Water Use in West Texas. wattsupwiththat.com It is time for Texas leaders to come together to desalinate produced water; reduce disposed water volumes and earthquakes; sustain a cotton industry while providing relief to the Ogallala aquifer; sustain a public license for the oil and gas industry to operate; provide water data center development; and provide ongoing tax revenue to Texas from oil, cotton, and data centers.

Strike Debt Bay Area (2026-06-11). Saturday 7/11: Strike Debt Bay Area Book Group: Here Comes the Sun, by Bill McKibben. indybay.org Email strike.debt.bay.area@gmail.com a few days beforehand for the online invite. All are welcome!

UFCLP (2026-06-11). Saturday 7/4: On July 4 Stop The Fascist Take-over Of The Media, Rally At Oracle. indybay.org Oracle Redwood City | 500 Oracle Parkway, Redwood City, CA 94065...

WSWS (2026-06-11). Washington meddles in Peruvian election with runoff too close to call. wsws.org A paper-thin margin separates the two candidates as the Trump administration openly maneuvers to shape the outcome in Washington's favor.

geo.tv (2026-06-11). Outcry in Indonesia after police find toddlers tied up at daycare centre. geo.tv

geo.tv (2026-06-11). US military secretly helped 100m barrels of oil through Hormuz: Trump. geo.tv US President Donald Trump looks at John F Kennedy International Airport in New York, US, June 8, 2026. — ReutersHormuz remains largely closed in response to US-Israeli attacks.Trump says he ordered secret mission to support tankers and ships via Hormuz.More than 200 commercial ships...

UMMID (2026-06-11). Indian Gen Z are on move, albeit Cockroach Janta Party. ummid.com Whta India witnessed in the last few days, Gen Z dug through documents, cross-checked data, exposed inconsistencies, challenged official claims and worked with a determination that put many professionals to shame.

APR editor (2026-06-11). Trump's World Cup — no sportwashing, a platform for supporting peoples' struggles. asiapacificreport.nz By Stephanie Westbrook of PACBI As FIFA Men's World Cup begins, millions around the world gather to cheer for their favorite teams. Let's use the occasion to protest host nation the United States, the top supporter of Israel's settler-colonial apartheid regime and financier of its military machine, and the US-Israeli imposed might-makes-right order. Let's raise...

newarab (2026-06-11). UK sanctions Israeli settler orgs following TNA investigation. newarab.com The United Kingdom's Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office (FCDO) announced coordinated sanctions against enablers of settler violence in the West Bank on June 9, according to a Among the six entities sanctioned by Whitehall are two organisations, Artzenu and Shivat Zion Lerigvey Admata, that The New Arab (TNA)

ecns.cn (2026-06-11). (W.E. Talk) Kostas Buraselis: From Beijing to Athens — A wish fulfilled at the Second World Conference of Classics. ecns.cn "I hope the World Conference of Classics will not end in Beijing, but begin there."

hindustantimes (2026-06-11). Did US target basic needs in Iran? Mojtaba fumes after Trump strikes Tehran's critical water supply. hindustantimes.com After U.S. strikes destroyed key reservoirs in Iran's Hormozgan province, Mojtaba erupted in fury, accusing Washington of waging war on "the lifeblood of the Iranian people." With some 20,000 residents in Sirik and nearby villages left without safe drinking water, critics say targeting critical utilities risks turning a fraying ceasefire into a full‚Äëblown humanitarian crisis.

UMMID (2026-06-11). Mamata Banerjee: Down But Not Out. ummid.com After defeat in the 2026 West Bengal Polls and rebellion in the Trinamool Congress, the question being widely discussed in political circles is whether Mamata Banerjee will rise again like a phoenix in the coming years.

Lexis-Olivier Ray (2026-06-11). He Went To Celebrate The Lakers Win. And Came Home With His Arm Broken By LAPD. lataco.com In 2022, Pablo Vera sued the City of Los Angeles and the LAPD for excessive force and violating his civil rights. Six years after the alleged attack, Vera finally had his day in court.

UMMID (2026-06-11). Watch Tonight: Venus, Jupiter to be at kissing distance. ummid.com Venus-Jupiter Conjunction: Watch tonight when Venus and Jupiter — the two brightest planets of our solar system, will come in conjunction again.

aljazeera (2026-06-11). How much heat does an AI data centre produce, and where are they located? aljazeera.com Data centres don't just use large amounts of water and electricity, they're heating the environment too, study finds.

DPA (2026-06-11). Belfast stabbing victim 'improving' and may soon wake from coma. scmp.com The condition of the Belfast stabbing victim is "improving" and he could be awoken from a coma within the next 48 hours, pro-British Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) leader Gavin Robinson said on Thursday. | Stephen Ogilvie lost his left eye and suffered deep cuts to his head, face and back in a stabbing attack on Monday night which preceded two nights of disorder in Northern Ireland.

Agence France-Presse (2026-06-11). Bag made from 'T. rex leather' fails to sell at Paris auction. scmp.com A leather bag made from Tyrannosaurus rex cells failed to sell on Thursday, the Paris auction house Drouot said, commenting that bids were well below expected. | Auctioneers Giquello had touted the "one-of-a-kind" piece to sell for more than US$500,000 but bids barely broke the US$150,000 mark, said the Drouot house where the sale took place.

Leon Kunstenaar (2026-06-11). Marin County Joins Thousands Throughout Country to Resist ICE. indybay.org Action at local Citizens Bank branch blasts bank for financing for-profit prisons...

UMMID (2026-06-11). Over 300 FAKE websites selling 2026 FIFA World Cup tickets. ummid.com Over 300 fake websites are selling 2026 FIFA World Cup tickets, fans have been warned as the football fever grips the world.

newarab (2026-06-11). Are European sanctions on Israeli settlers too little too late. newarab.com The recent sanctions on extremist Jewish Israeli settlers and the networks enabling them in the These Western sanctions, which include asset freezes and travel bans on six entities and one individual involved in financing and enabling the control of settlers an...

UMMID (2026-06-11). Urgent Need to Restore Harmony as Festivals Become New Ground to Spread Hate. ummid.com There is an urgent need to restore love and harmony between diverse sections of our society as the right wing groups backed by the BJP and RSS are using religious festivals as the new ground to spread communal hate.

WiBOPM (2026-06-11). MARCH AGAINST TRUMP DICTATORSHIP IN NEWARK, NJ ON SUNDAY, JUNE 14, 2026. wibailoutpeople.org PEOPLE'S ORGANIZATION FOR PROGRESS (POP) PO BOX 22505 NEWARK, NJ 07101 973 801-0001 www.njpop.org CONTACT: LAWRENCE HAMM JUNE 10, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE PRESS RELEASE MARCH AGAINST TRUMP DICTATORSHIP IN NEWARK, NJ ON SUNDAY, JUNE 14TH A counter protest will be held in response to the Trump administration's celebration in Washington DC this weekend. An "End The ...

UMMID (2026-06-11). Why is Hindutva Gang Protecting Dharmendra Pradhan? ummid.com What began as a demand for the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan may eventually evolve into a broader movement challenging what critics describe as the RSS control over the education system.

UMMID (2026-06-11). Bujrjeel Holdings announces Dh10 mn package for Indian/SL expats died in accident. ummid.com The UAE based Burjeel Holdings of Dr Shamsheer Vayalil has announced a Dh10 million package for the families of the Indian and Sri Lankan expatriates killed in a road accident in Dubai three days ago.

al-monitor (2026-06-11). World Cup players take to the training pitch. al-monitor.com Iran's footballers took to the training pitch in front of journalists Thursday at their base camp in Mexico, giving the world its first glimpse of a team whose participation in the World Cup has been clouded by war with the United States.After having moved their training camp to Tijuana from the planned base in Arizona, the squad has said very little since arriving for the tournament last Sunday. For Thursday's training session, journalists were given fifteen minutes to see a small group of players as they ran through warm-up exercises.

Kenny Cooper (2026-06-11). Chester County reaches 'functional zero milestone' for chronic homelessness. What does that mean? whyy.org From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly's suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? For the first time since Chester County began tracking the data in 2023, the county achieved a "functional zero milestone" for chronic homelessness in December 2025 and January 2026. | A "functional zero" means that three or fewer people were experiencing chronic homelessness. During each of those months, officials logged just three people fitting the category. The monthly average is around 11. | The dip did not last. However, county officials still see it as a sign...

newleftreview (2026-06-11). Marcus Verhagen: The Art of Counter-Remembrance. newleftreview.org In 2017, a fire killed 72 residents of Grenfell Tower in West London, exposing a bleak background of neglect. How can art grapple with such an event? Contrasting modes of aesthetic response explored in the works of Chris Ofili, Steve McQueen and Forensic Architecture.

aljazeera (2026-06-11). Thousands rally in Albania in largest protest yet against Kushner resort. aljazeera.com Protesters chant 'Albania is not for sale' as demonstrations swell against Kushner-backed luxury resort plan.

Reuters (2026-06-11). Belfast reeling as street violence and online 'hit lists' terrify minorities. scmp.com Two days of anti-immigration violence in Northern Ireland is nothing short of racist thuggery, Britain's minister for the province said on Thursday, after police deployed water cannon to tackle rioters for a second night. | Hilary Benn said there was less disorder on the streets of Belfast on Wednesday night as opposed to ‚ÄåTuesday, when rioters targeted ethnic minorities and foreign residents by torching homes and vehicles following a knife attack for which a Sudanese man has been charged with...

Arthur Michelino (2026-06-11). What the Pacific Pivot Reveals About Europe. moderndiplomacy.eu When Pete Hegseth told the Shangri-La Dialogue at the end of May that the United States would prioritize its "model allies," moving the most capable and clear-eyed of them to the front of the line for arms and intelligence, he was not describing a theater to be managed but holding one up as the standard ...

Morgan Barry (2026-06-11). Who Owns Argentine Football? publicbooks.org In early 20th century Buenos Aires, football clubs emerged as institutions of sociability and mutual aid, but also of anarchist resistance, immigrant solidarity, and antifascist organizing.

newarab (2026-06-11). UNICEF warns of surge in Israeli killing of Palestinian children. newarab.com Israel's escalating In its latest

newleftreview (2026-06-11). Sebastian Veg: Three Vistas of Hong Kong. newleftreview.org Sebastian Veg on Ming-Sho Ho, Be Water; Ching Kwan Lee, Forever Hong Kong; Edmund Cheng and Samson Yuen, The Making of Leaderful Mobilization. Studies of Hong Kong's 2019 protests.

aljazeera (2026-06-11). South Korea vs Czechia: World Cup group match — teams, start and lineups. aljazeera.com Asian giants South Korea face two-time runners-up Czechia in the second match of the opening day of World Cup 2026.

UMMID (2026-06-11). OFSS Inter 3rd Selection List 2026 Out, Confirm Admission Before June 14. ummid.com Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has released 2026 OFSS Inter Third Selection List or Merit List of students, who have applied for admission in Class 11 (Intermediate) through Online Facilitation System For Students for the year 2026-28, website www.ofssbihar.info.

Dan Bacher (2026-06-11). Gov. Newsom Applauds Trump Regime for Advancing Delta Conveyance Project Construction. indybay.org In response to the Governor, Delta Tunnel opponents noted the concurrence between Trump and Newsom on water management in California, despite their alleged "differences."

Indivisible Fremont CA (2026-06-11). Sunday 6/14: Fremont; Flag Day Resistance Protest. indybay.org Intersection of Mowry Ave and Fremont Blvd. | Fremont, CA...

newleftreview (2026-06-11). Loic Wacquant: Against Abolitionism. newleftreview.org A sociological critique of calls for the wholesale elimination of police, courts and prisons, arguing instead for a radical 'penal minimalism'—a better-funded system, with fewer suspects funnelled into it, and imprisonment a punishment of last resort.

Staff (2026-06-11). How a Baby Bottle Washer Safely Helps Protect Your Newborn From Harmful Bacteria. moguldom.com Yes, a baby bottle washer can help reduce your newborn's exposure to harmful bacteria when it thoroughly washes, sanitizes, and dries feeding parts, and when you use it correctly every time. If you've ever stared at a bottle nipple at 2: 00 AM and wondered whether it was really clean, you're not overthinking it. Newborns often ...

aljazeera (2026-06-11). Gold is now the top reserve asset. Is dollar dominance at risk? aljazeera.com Gold now accounts for 27% of global reserve holdings, overtaking US Treasuries as the world's largest reserve asset.

Howard Altman (2026-06-11). What It Would Take To Seize Iran's Kharg Island According To Top Former Military Leaders. twz.com Kharg Island, the epicenter of Iran's energy exports, is in the news again today after Trump declared he would seize it, before changing his tune.

Staff (2026-06-11). "World Cup of Exclusion" : Games Begin Amid U.S. Visa Restrictions, High Ticket Costs & Iran War. democracynow.org The FIFA World Cup kicks off today with two games in Mexico. This will be the biggest World Cup in history, with teams from 48 countries playing over 100 games in 16 host cities across Canada, Mexico and the United States. With a new FIFA pricing system in place, tickets are significantly more expensive for this World Cup than for previous tournaments. And Trump's harsh immigration policies are having another chilling effect on the games. Out of the 39 countries under either a full or partial U.S. travel ban, four — Iran, Haiti, Cà¥te d'Ivoire and Senegal — are expected to play in the...

James David Spellman (2026-06-11). Why tech titans' IPOs matter as much in China as in the US. scmp.com Blockbuster initial public offerings from tech champions such as Anthropic and SpaceX are about to fundamentally reshape global capital markets. | This wave will redirect capital flows and alter valuations across the tech sector. As competition intensifies, investors worldwide will be forced to completely rethink where future returns will come from. For China, the rise of these companies will intensify an already fierce contest for global capital, putting further strain on foreign investment...

ecns.cn (2026-06-11). In rural China today, a ride is just a tap away: British vlogger. ecns.cn A recent video of American tech podcaster Lex Fridman and British travel vlogger Mike Okay hitchhiking through rural Shaanxi went viral online. The footage showed local residents offering remarkable warmth to the foreign visitors, despite not speaking English, a simple act of kindness that resonated with many viewers.

Veronica Riccobene (2026-06-11). Data Centers Are Messing With Texas. levernews.com

WSWS (2026-06-11). One-day nationwide strike in Portugal opposes right-wing labour reform. wsws.org The June 3 strike was the second nationwide strike against Trabalho XXI in six months, after the December 11, 2025 strike ⚪ the first in 12 years ⚪ which paralysed the country.

reenvia Red Latina sin fronteras (2026-06-11). Bolivia con la Vida, la Tierra y la Memoria despiertas: °Ahora es cuando! indybay.org BOLIVIA: CUANDO UNO SIEMBRA, NO SE PREGUNTA øDESPUÉS QUÉ?, SINO LA VIDA, LA TIERRA Y SU MEMORIA LE DESPIERTA: °AHORA ES CUàÅNDO!

Martha Rios (2026-06-11). Roberto Sánchez lidera escrutinio en Perú. radiohc.cu La Oficina Nacional de Procesos Electorales de Perú (ONPE) informó que, en el 97.9% de las actas contabilizadas, el candidato por el partido Juntos por el Perú, Roberto Sánchez, mantiene ventaja frente a la aspirante ultraderechista Keiko Fujimori, de la organización Fuerza Popular. | La diferencia a favor de Sánchez es cercana a los 10.000 votos sobre Fujimori, por lo que ambos candidatos aún mantienen oportunidades de ganar. | El ganador de la contienda asumirá la presidencia del país por un mandato de cinco años (2026-2031), después de una década de inestabilidad política con ocho presidentes en ese período, a...

nosihle (2026-06-11). Bafana Bafana to face Mexico in World Cup opener. sanews.gov.za Bafana Bafana to face Mexico in World Cup opener | Bafana Bafana will return to the global stage on Thursday when they take on Mexico in the opening match of the 2026 Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup, with kick-off set for 9 pm. | When Bafana Bafana walk onto the pitch for the opening match, it will mark exactly 16 years since South Africa, as host nation, opened the first World Cup on African soil against Mexico in Johannesburg. | Tonight, history repeats itself as the same two nations meet again in the tournament's opening fixture, this time with South Africa playing away in Me...

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Anthony Watts (2026-06-11). Proposed New El Niño Index to Measure El Niño strength. wattsupwiththat.com Like the old index, but robuster...

geo.tv (2026-06-11). Number of forcibly displaced people dips to 118 million: UN. geo.tv

geo.tv (2026-06-11). Outcry in Indonesia after police find toddlers tied up at daycare centre. geo.tv

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palestinechronicle.com (2026-06-11). Trump Threatens to Strike Iran Very Hard Tonight; Tehran Warns of Harsher ResponseTrump vows a major strike on Iran and declares plans to take control of key oil infrastructure, while Tehran warns the conflict will escalate if Washington attacks again.

english.palinfo.com (2026-06-11). The Mladenov distraction: Behind the screen, Netanyahu is annexing Gaza step-by-stepWhat is happening in the besieged and devastated Strip at the moment by far exceeds an unfolding humanitarian disaster; it is a calculated geopolitical reshaping. Israel is actively executing a plan to permanently occupy the vast majority of Gaza

presstv.co.uk (2026-06-11). IRGC launches 12 ballistic missiles at US al-Azraq base in JordanThe Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says it fired 12 ballistic missiles at the US-operated al-Azraq air base in Jordan in response to the missile attacks by Washington against the Islamic Republic.

aljazeera.com (2026-06-11). India says US hit another ship off Oman, confirms 3 dead in separate attackThree Indian sailors are confirmed killed as the country reports a separate incident involving a vessel ⁠⁠off Shinas port in Oman, the third attack linked to the United States this week.

english.palinfo.com (2026-06-11). Colombian president calls Israel Nazi regime over Gaza genocideSpeaking at a recent UN Security Council meeting, president Petro condemned the Israeli occupation regime, accusing it of killing tens of thousands in Gaza.
"Those numbers [Gaza casualties] cannot be hidden. No political or economic interest can conceal that fact.

presstv.co.uk (2026-06-10). Iranian armed forces to leave no attack unanswered, FM warns after fresh US aggressionForeign Minister Abbas Araghchi has warned the United States that its most recent spate of attacks on southern Iranian areas "will not go unanswered."
The top Iranian diplomat made the remarks in a post on X early on Wednesday after the US struck multiple locations across the Hormozgan Province.

english.palinfo.com (2026-06-09). GAZA: Israeli army persists in its ceasefire breaches for 243rd dayThe Israeli occupation army continued its ceasefire violations for the 243rd consecutive day on Tuesday, carrying out artillery shelling and shooting attacks in different areas of the war-ravaged coastal enclave.

presstv.co.uk (2026-06-09). Iran vows to boost defense capabilities amid US-Israeli aggressionIran has vowed to boost its defense capabilities amid ongoing US-Israeli military aggression, which has also targeted the country's military infrastructure and weapons arsenal.

nytimes.com (2026-06-09). Iran War Live Updates: Israel Launches New Strikes in Southern LebanonThe attacks came a day after Israel and Iran pulled back from direct confrontation. The Israeli campaign against the Lebanese militia Hezbollah has been an obstacle in U.S.-Iran peace talks.

presstv.co.uk (2026-06-09). Hamas: Killing of 1,000 Palestinians in Gaza shows Israeli genocide still going onThe spokesperson for the Hamas resistance movement says the Israeli killing of nearly 1,000 Palestinians in Gaza since the ceasefire took effect last October demonstrates that the genocidal war is still going on.

presstv.co.uk (2026-06-09). Trump acknowledges US attack helicopter crash near Strait of HormuzTrump has acknowledged that an American military attack helicopter has gone down near the Strait of Hormuz, confirming a relevant report issued amid Iran's decisive retaliation against Washington's incessant violations of a ceasefire with the Islamic Republic.

english.palinfo.com (2026-06-09). Hamas calls for urgent action to stop ongoing bloodshed in GazaHamas spokesperson Hazem Qassem said that the killing of nearly 1,000 Palestinians in Gaza since the ceasefire took effect demonstrates that the genocide is still ongoing and that Gaza's residents continue to face relentless attacks.

english.palinfo.com (2026-06-09). Israeli forces kidnap Red Crescent paramedics in GazaGaza's health ministry has denounced the arrest of seven Palestinian Red Crescent paramedics by the Israeli occupation forces on Tuesday morning while they were carrying out their humanitarian duties in the Gaza Strip.

english.palinfo.com (2026-06-08). Yemens Ansarullah declares ban on Israeli shipping in Red SeaYemen's Ansarullah group has announced a complete ban on Israeli maritime navigation in the Red Sea, declaring that Israel-linked vessels are considered legitimate military targets effective immediately.

presstv.co.uk (2026-06-08). Iran announces suspension of operations after 'painful response' to Zionist regimeIran's Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters has announced the cessation of military operations against Israel, stating that a "painful response" has been delivered to the Zionist regime in support of the oppressed people of Lebanon.

presstv.co.uk (2026-06-08). Yemeni resistance missile attack paralyzes Israel's Ben Gurion airportYemeni armed forces on Monday morning launched a ballistic missile strike targeting the occupied Palestinian territories, forcing the Israeli regime to completely halt all flights at Ben Gurion International Airport while activating air raid sirens across Tel Aviv and central and southern occupied Palestine.

presstv.co.uk (2026-06-08). Russia warns against US push to pass anti-Iran resolution at IAEAA senior Russian diplomat has warned of efforts by the United States to rally support for a resolution at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) that distorts facts about Iran's peaceful nuclear program.

thedailybeast.com (2026-06-08). The One War Donald Trump Is Winning Is the One Against UsSnap out of it, America!
Give yourself a good hard slap across the face. Douse yourself with ice water. Wake the eff up!

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presstv.co.uk (2026-06-11). 'Criminal' US strikes clear breach of international law, makes ceasefire 'meaningless': IranIran's Foreign Ministry issued a statement on Thursday after the United States, for the second consecutive day, targeted Iran, triggering the country to launch retaliatory strikes on US military bases in the region and shut the Strait of Hormuz to all vessels.

presstv.co.uk (2026-06-11). Irans powerful retaliatory operations bewilder US president, says senior legislator"The crushing blows and strong retaliation of the Armed Forces and the great nation of Iran have confused and bewildered the US president," the senior Iranian legislator pointed out.

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