2024-06-05: News Headlines

Anonymous (2024-06-05). Israelis storm Al-Aqsa Mosque as provocative 'Flag March' under way. middleeasteye.net

Fayez Abu Rumaila (2024-06-05). Israelis storm Al-Aqsa Mosque ahead of provocative 'Flag March'. middleeasteye.net Israelis storm Al-Aqsa Mosque ahead of provocative 'Flag March' | MPs join hundreds of far-right Israelis raiding mosque, hours before notorious rally through occupied East Jerusalem | | Young Israelis shout and gesture in the street ahead of the annual Jerusalem Day march in…

newarab (2024-06-05). Israel strikes kill 66 in central Gaza in past 24 hours. newarab.com An Al Jazeera correspondent reported 66 killed in a 24-hour window. | It came as Israel launched a ground incursion into the Al-Bureij refugee camp, displacing significant numbers of people towards the…

thehill.com (2024-06-05).   ACLU to challenge Biden's border action: 'Same approach' as Trump asylum ban   The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) said Tuesday it planned to sue the Biden administration over a newly unveiled policy that will restrict asylum claims at the southern border. ⚪ "The Biden administration just announced an executive order that will severely restrict people's legal right to seek asylum, putting tens of thousands of lives at risk," the organization posted on the social platform X.

MEE staff (2024-06-05). Israeli strikes kill 66 Palestinians in central Gaza camp. middleeasteye.net Israeli strikes kill 66 Palestinians in central Gaza camp | The attacks on al-Bureij refugee camp come as US says it awaits a response from Hamas regarding ceasefire talks | | Displaced Palestinians flee the latest Israeli attacks on al-Bureij refugee camp in central Gaza on 4 June 2024 (Bashar Taleb…

MEE staff (2024-06-05). Israeli strikes kill at least 75 Palestinians in central Gaza. middleeasteye.net Israeli strikes kill at least 75 Palestinians in central Gaza | The attacks on al-Bureij and Maghazi refugee camps come as US says it is awaiting a response from Hamas regarding ceasefire talks | | A person carries a Palestinian child wounded in an Israeli strike on central Gaza, 4 June 2024 (Reuters…

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-06-05). Israeli Occupation Bombs Homes in Gaza Strip, Dozens Killed in Aggressive Attack. english.almanar.com.lb The Israeli occupation forces launched a series of aggressive attacks in the Gaza Strip, targeting citizens' homes and resulting in the death of approximately 70 people. The bombings, which lasted for hours, occurred in the central and southern regions of the Gaza Strip, with reports of at least 13 citizens killed in the Bureij, …

newarab (2024-06-05). Hamas wants Israel to commit to permanent ceasefire in Gaza. newarab.com

Branko Marcetic (2024-06-05). Biden Should Stop Attacking the International Criminal Court. cadtm.org The ICC seeking arrest warrants for Israeli leaders is a major step forward for international law. US officials' attacks on the ICC are a major step backward for US global standing.
| I've had some elected leaders speak to me and be very blunt: 'This court [the International Criminal Court] is built for Africa and for thugs like Putin,' is what one senior leader told me."
| It's hard to know what's more extraordinary: yesterday's announcement by International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor Karim (…) | – | /…

MEE staff (2024-06-05). Israel unlawfully used white phosphorus in south Lebanon, HRW warns. middleeasteye.net Israel unlawfully used white phosphorus in south Lebanon, HRW warns | Human Rights Watch verified photos and videos revealing the use of the weapon over densely populated residential areas | | Smoke erupts during Israeli bombardment of the village of Alma al-Chaab in Lebanon, on 25 April 2024 (AFP)…

Mohamed Mandour (2024-06-05). Attacks, arrests, threats, censorship: The high risks of reporting the Israel-Gaza war. cpj.org Since the Israel-Gaza war began on October 7, journalists and media across the region have faced a hostile environment that has made reporting on the war exceptionally challenging. In addition to documenting the growing tally of journalists killed and injured, CPJ's research has found multiple kinds of incidents of journalists being targeted while carrying out…

Amy Goodman (2024-06-05). As world calls for Gaza ceasefire, Biden falls short. pressenza.com Israel's eight-month-old air and ground assault on Gaza has sparked unprecedented international outrage. On 24 May, following an emergency hearing in South Africa's genocide case against Israel, the International Court of Justice ordered Israel to halt its offensive at Rafah. South African Judge Dire Tladi, one of the International Court's presiding judges, said in a statement released with the order: | "There are no words left to describe the horrors being experienced in Gaza. The words 'apocalyptic', 'exceptionally grave', 'catastrophic', and 'disastrous' have been used to describe the current situation [in the…

newarab (2024-06-05). Israeli white phosphorus stalks south Lebanon: rights groups. newarab.com Mohammad Hammud, in his late 70s, was at home with his wife in a south "Fire broke out in front of the house… there was a strange smell… we had trouble breathing," he told AFP by telephone from his village of Hula. | "We thought it was a regular bombing but when the emergency responders arrived they told us it was phos…

presstv.ir (2024-06-05). Hamas urges UN to blacklist Israel for mass killing of Palestinian children. presstv.ir Since October 7, 2023, the Western-backed Israeli war machine has continued to wreak death and destruction on Palestinians trapped in the occupied lands.

presstv.ir (2024-06-05). US Columbia Law Review website shut down over article critical of Israel. presstv.ir The board of directors at the Columbia Law Review decided to take down the entire website after editors refused to take down an article critical of Israel.

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newarab (2024-06-05). One-third of American Jews view Israel's war on Gaza as genocide. newarab.com Almost one in three Jewish Americans believe that

newarab (2024-06-05). Slovenia latest EU country to recognise Palestine as a state. newarab.com

newarab (2024-06-05). Columbia Law Review halts website over Israel genocide article. newarab.com Student editors at the When the editors refused the request and publi…

Kit Klarenberg, MintPress News. (2024-06-05). Historical US And Israeli Abuse Of ICC Leads To Netanyahu Indictment. popularresistance.org On May 20, International Criminal Court prosecutor Karim Khan issued a statement outlining why he was seeking international arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Security Minister Yoav Gallant for "crimes against humanity" committed in Gaza since "at least" October 8, 2023. To anyone who has been spectating the Gaza genocide since that fateful day, the welter of horrendous charges leveled at the pair won't have been a shock: | Starvation of civilians as a method of warfare; willfully causing great suffering; willful killing; murder; intentionally directing attacks against a civilian po…

John Feffer (2024-06-05). Bibi Fought the Law, Will the Law Win? counterpunch.org Benjamin Netanyahu's face may soon be on Wanted posters around the world. In Israel, the prime minister has been charged with various counts of corruption. But now that the International Criminal Court has requested a warrant for Netanyahu's arrest on war crimes, he may become a global outlaw as well. It's not a done deal.

Staff (2024-06-05). "My Journey of Loss": Gaza Twin on Death of Mom, 14 Relatives & Continuing to Flee Israeli Bombs. democracynow.org Israeli forces began an escalated offensive in central Gaza today, with at least 75 people killed by airstrikes in the past 24 hours, as Israeli bombardment and shelling continue in the north and south, as well. "There is no safe place in Gaza," says 19-year-old Helmi Hirez, who has been repeatedly displaced since October. Hirez was forced to flee from the north, where 14 members of his family were killed in an airstrike on his home in Gaza City. When he and his parents and siblings moved to Rafah, they were bombed and buried beneath the rubble, and his mother was killed. "Now we are just squeez…

Tristan Taylor, Brian H. Silverstein, Left Voice. (2024-06-05). Lessons From The Wayne State University Encampment. popularresistance.org Amid the latest military offensive in Rafah, the movement in solidarity with Palestine has remained active. Students across the country have been at the vanguard, setting up encampments and demanding that their universities divest from the Israeli war machine. The response from university administrations has been repression so intense that it has sparked broad outrage and condemnation because of its chilling effect on the right to protest and dissent. The intense crackdowns have led sectors of the movement to take up the issue of repression as a central part of the fight for Palestine.

presstv.ir (2024-06-05). Paris police teargas pro-Palestine demonstrators. presstv.ir The May 26 attack on a displacement camp in a designated safe zone northwest of Rafah killed at least 45 people.

Toni Arenstein (2024-06-05). Flood Brooklyn for Palestine. workers.org Thousands of activists took to the streets on May 31 in a demonstration, organized by Within Our Lifetime under the slogan "Flood Brooklyn for Palestine — for Rafah, Khan Younis, Jabalia, Nablus, Jenin, Tulkaren and Al Quds." Because of the ongoing and increasing tent massacres, the genocide only worsens in . . . |

presstv.ir (2024-06-05). UN chief says 'horror' in Gaza must stop after deadly Rafah strikes. presstv.ir The UN secretary-general condemns Israel's deadly May 26 air strikes on Rafah, calling for the horror and suffering to stop immediately.

Staff (2024-06-05). Israel's war on Gaza: Deadly raids, ground attack hit Bureij camp. muslimnews.co.uk Israeli air attacks and shelling have killed at least 15 people in central and southern Gaza — including children, women and policemen helping protect aid deliveries in the southern city of Rafah. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . …

inthesetimes (2024-06-05). UAW Local 4811's Stand-up Strike Grows by 12,000. inthesetimes.com The academic workers at UCLA and UC Davis will join 2,000 already on strike at UC Santa Cruz.

presstv.ir (2024-06-05). Wounded Palestinians evacuated as Israeli forces press Rafah offensive. presstv.ir Wounded Palestinians were evacuated by ambulance teams in Rafah as Israeli tanks continue probing attacks across the southern Gaza city.

Staff (2024-06-05). Headlines for June 5, 2024. democracynow.org ACLU to Sue Biden over Asylum Ban at U.S.-Mexico Border, India: In Shocking Election Outcome, Modi's BJP Loses Parliamentary Majority, Israel Kills 75 Palestinians as Attacks Intensify on Central Gaza, Biden: Netanyahu Is Prolonging War on Gaza for Political Self-Preservation, U.S. Army Officer Who Resigned over Gaza Speaks Out, GOP-Led House Votes to Sanction ICC for Seeking Arrest Warrant for Netanyahu, Exposed: Secret Israeli Campaign to Influence U.S. Lawmakers & Public over Gaza, Rights Group Criticizes Israel for Shelling Lebanese Areas with Incendiary White Phosphorus, Andy Kim Wins NJ Democratic Sen…

newarab (2024-06-05). Do Karim Khan's ICC arrest warrants favour Israel by design. newarab.com Those familiar with Since Khan took office in the summer of 2021, he has been largely inactive in investigating Israeli crimes in Palestine, stalling proceedings, and in general showing a This evasive apathy, his subservience t…

James Ray (2024-06-05). Do you condemn Hamas? mondoweiss.net The question we have to ask ourselves is not whether we condemn Hamas, but whether we condemn a settler colonial regime that makes armed struggle necessary for survival.

Qassam Muaddi, Mondoweiss. (2024-06-05). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 241: Israel Contradicts Biden. popularresistance.org The Gaza-based Palestinian health ministry announced that the remaining hospitals in the Gaza Strip received 268 slain Palestinians in Israeli airstrikes since Thursday, May 30, while 1207 others arrived wounded. | Meanwhile, local media sources reported that in the past 24 hours, Israeli airstrikes and artillery shells continued to target Gaza City's Zeitoun and Sabra neighborhoods. At least two children were reported killed on Sunday. | In Jabalia, north of the Gaza Strip, the Palestinian Civil Defense said that its teams recovered 70 dead bodies from the rubble left behind by Israeli forces after withdrawing f…

Revolution Books (2024-06-05). Friday 6/7: A Crucial Crossroads in the Struggle to STOP the U.S.-Israeli Genocide of Palestinians. indybay.org Revolution Books, 2444 Durant Ave. Berkeley CA 94704…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-06-05). Supporting Genocide to Halt Multipolarity. libya360.wordpress.com Pepe Escobar The Hegemon is calculating for a World War to halt multipolarity. It supports Israel's Gaza genocide as a necessary evil to win hard in West Asia, figuring who's going to care once the war goes global? The St Petersburg Economic Forum (SPIEF) takes place this week. It's one of the go-to annual meetings…

Shrooq Hijazi (2024-06-05). Our eyes are our evidence. electronicintifada.net One doctor's journey through Gaza's hospitals reveals the harrowing realities of life and death during genocide.

Natalia Marques, People's Dispatch. (2024-06-05). Campaign Launches Against Shipping Giant Maersk Over Genocidal Weapons. popularresistance.org On June 3, the Palestinian Youth Movement announced a new global campaign targeting Maersk, one of the largest shipping companies in the world, a vital piece in the flow of weapons from the United States to Israel. | PYM, a transnational Palestinian diaspora formation, has led mass mobilizations in several countries, especially in North America, challenging the US and Canada's unconditional support for Israeli genocide in Gaza. The organization now seeks to take on the logistics industry shipping arms that transports the weapons that are used to carry out the genocide. | "Maersk ships transport weapons and weapon…

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-06-05). Israeli 'Flag March' Sparks Tensions Amid Gaza Genocide. english.almanar.com.lb Tensions are high in occupied al-Quds as Palestinians prepare to confront the controversial Israeli "Flag March" scheduled for Wednesday. The annual event, which celebrates the "reunification" of al-Quds after the 1967 war, is set to proceed through the Damascus Gate and Old City, despite escalating tensions due to the ongoing genocide in Gaza. Mobs …

Stephen Karganovic (2024-06-05). Collective West's Concocted Genocide Narratives Collectively Bite the Dust. globalresearch.ca

Staff (2024-06-05). "Toward Nakba as a Legal Concept": Meet the Palestinian Lawyer Censored by Columbia and Harvard. democracynow.org The website of the Columbia Law Review was taken down by its board of directors on Monday after student editors refused a request from the board to halt the publication of an academic article written by Palestinian human rights lawyer Rabea Eghbariah titled "Toward Nakba as a Legal Concept." The article argues for the Nakba to be developed as a unique legal framework, related to but distinct from other processes defined under modern international law, including apartheid and genocide. This is not the first time that Eghbariah's legal scholarship has been censored by an Ivy League institution. The Harv…

WSWS (2024-06-05). Brooklyn Museum calls the riot police against anti-genocide protesters in an "unprecedented show of force and violence" wsws.org The organizers point out that no "New York museum in living memory has sanctioned the arrest of members of the arts community engaged in a non-violent assembly."

A Guest Author (2024-06-05). Hamas sheds light on Biden's ceasefire proposal. workers.org President Joe Biden made a public announcement on May 31, 2024, on a proposal for a temporary ceasefire to halt Israel's horrendous genocide in Gaza since last October, resulting in, as of June 1, the massacre of over 36,000 Palestinians and the wounding of over 82,000 more by the Zionist, . . . |

Angela (2024-06-05). Monday 6/17: Virtual Teach-In/Class: Codepink Gaza Summer School. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/summerenroll…

Filip Noubel (2024-06-05). Keeping the memory of Beijing's 1989 Tiananmen Massacre alive in Taiwan. globalvoices.org

Javier Arana Villasusa (2024-06-05). Nicaragua: Vaccines against dengue and other diseases to be produced. plenglish.com Managua, Jun 5 (Prensa Latina) The executive president of the Nicaraguan Social Security Institute (Inss), Roberto López, highlighted the steps taken by the Government to produce vaccines against dengue and other diseases in this country.

Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2024-06-05). Russia negotiates trade de-dollarization with Latin America. plenglish.com St. Petersburg, Russia, Jun 5 (Prensa Latina) Russia is holding talks on the de-dollarization of trade relations with Cuba, Nicaragua, Venezuela, and BRICS members, Alexander Shchetinin, director for Latin America department at the Foreign Ministry, said on Wednesday.

Alan Macleod (2024-06-05). Cyabra: The Intelligence Cutout Waging Israel's Online Propaganda War. mintpressnews.com An online fact-checking organization at the center of attacks on UK rapper Lowkey is likely an Israeli intelligence cut-out operation with ties to controversial IDF spying organization, Unit 8200, MintPress can reveal.

Alan Macleod (2024-06-05). Despite Dishonest Reporting New York Times Nabs Pulitzer for Gaza Coverage. mintpressnews.com Shocking anyone that's paid any attention to the onslaught, The New York Times has just been handed the Pulitzer Prize for its Gaza reporting. As Alan MacLeod demonstrates, the Times has consistently delivered biased, inaccurate reporting on Palestine, and deserves a mountain of criticism, not an award.

Robert Inlakesh (2024-06-05). Netanyahu Threatens Imminent Attack on Lebanon as Tensions Boil Over. mintpressnews.com As international condemnation builds and ceasefire negotiations continue, Netanyahu threatens to widen the conflict by targeting Hezbollah in Lebanon, increasing the stakes in the Middle East.

tn.ai (2024-06-05). Iraqi Resistance Group Conducts Retaliatory Strikes on Israeli Targets. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Islamic Resistance in Iraq announced on Wednesday that it has carried out new retaliatory strikes on Israeli positions, targeting a vital site on the Dead Sea coast in response to the Israeli genocidal war in Gaza.

John W. Whitehead, Nisha Whitehead (2024-06-05). What's Next for Battlefield America? dissidentvoice.org I did not know Israel was capturing or recording my face. [But Israel has] been watching us for years from the sky with their drones. They have been watching us gardening and going to schools and kissing our wives. I feel like I have been watched for so long. — Mosab Abu Toha, Palestinian poet …

John W. Whitehead, Nisha Whitehead (2024-06-05). What's Next for Battlefield America? Israel's High-Tech Military Tactics Point the Way. dissidentvoice.org I did not know Israel was capturing or recording my face. [But Israel has] been watching us for years from the sky with their drones. They have been watching us gardening and going to schools and kissing our wives. I feel like I have been watched for so long. — Mosab Abu Toha, Palestinian poet …

Binoy Kampmark (2024-06-05). Inexplicable Investments: Elbit Systems and Australia's Future Fund. dissidentvoice.org Australia's modest sovereign wealth fund, modestly standing at A$272.3 billion, has crawled into some trouble of late. Investors, morally twinged, are keeping an eye on where the money of the Australian Future Fund goes. Inevitably, a good slice of it seems to be parked in the military-industrial complex, a sector that performs on demand. Filed …

Ahmed Sbaih (2024-06-05). Remembering Refaat Alareer, six months after his assassination. electronicintifada.net Professor's dedication knew no bounds.

Nora Barrows-Friedman (2024-06-05). Day 243 roundtable: Biden's ceasefire plan. electronicintifada.net News report from Gaza and the West Bank (01: 13); Ali Abunimah summarizes the prospects for a ceasefire (30: 51); Helena Cobban on understanding Hamas and analyzing regional and global political developments (54: 39); Jon Elmer covers latest news from the resistance across Gaza (01: 51: 52); Group discussion (02: 57: 21)…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-06-05). Half of Gaza's Population Faces Death, Starvation by Mid-July. libya360.wordpress.com The Cradle Deaths due to famine have been steadily increasing as Israel continues to block the entry of aid. A joint report by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the UN World Food Programme (WFP) released on 5 June states that over one million Palestinians may face fatal levels of starvation by mid-July."Between…

Staff (2024-06-05). Famine likely already stalking northern Gaza Report. muslimnews.co.uk Famine is likely already under way in northern Gaza, an independent group of experts has warned in a new report. "It is possible, if not likely," that famine is already stalking the enclave, the Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET) said as it released its report on Tuesday. smc smc smc smc smc smc …

aljazeera (2024-06-05). Famine 'likely' already stalking northern Gaza: Report. aljazeera.com Formal declaration of famine is impeded by hostilities that make data collection impossible, says study.

newarab (2024-06-05). Famine is 'likely' occurring in northern Gaza: report. newarab.com

infobrics (2024-06-05). The Future of China-South Africa Relations. infobrics.org China has been South Africa's largest trading partner for 15 years in a row, and South Africa participated in the China International Import Expo for 6 years…

infobrics (2024-06-05). Biden makes it clear Ukraine will not be a NATO member. infobrics.org Kiev regime's role in NATO's war plans demands Ukraine to be out of the alliance.

infobrics (2024-06-05). Salvini slams Macron: "Put on a helmet and go to Ukraine but don't bother the Italians!" infobrics.org Lavrov warns that French soldiers in Ukraine will be "legitimate targets" of the Russian military.

infobrics (2024-06-05). The Dynamic Engagement of Women in BRICS. Their Quest for Cultural Cooperation. infobrics.org Some initiatives and global goals of the Russian Chairship have already been announced. For example, there are plans to launch a common digital platform that will unite female entrepreneurs from BRICS countries: this platform will contain info about common business projects and a database of all companies led by women from BRICS countries…

infobrics (2024-06-05). India: Trade with Russia not Temporary. infobrics.org India's Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar underlines the enduring nature of increasing trade ties between India and Russia, emphasizing that they signify a significant shift in economic opportunities…

newarab (2024-06-05). Some Gazans 'drinking sewage water': WHO regional chief. newarab.com Some Gazans are now reduced to Hanan Balkhy, the World Health Organization's Eastern Mediterranean regional director, also warned that Israel's war on Gaza had a knock-on impact on health…

Ben Samuels (2024-06-05). AIPAC names Elliot Brandt as next CEO, replacing longtime chief Howard Kohr. haaretz.com Brandt, the powerful pro-Israel organization's current vice CEO, takes over at a time when AIPAC is targeting progressive Democrats deemed critical of Israel and bolstering its involvement in Republican primaries…

newarab (2024-06-05). Israel sieges al-Moghazi and al-Bureij refugee camps in Gaza. newarab.com Since last night, destruction and death shadowed On Tuesday, the Israeli army announced that its ground forces had begun a "precise operation" in the Al-Bureij refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip. | Avichay Adraee, the spokesperson of the army, said in a statement on his a…

Angela (2024-06-05). Sunday 6/16: VFHL Online Film Salon: "Two Kids a Day: Israel's Systematic Incarceration of Children" indybay.org Zoom | Tinyurl.com/VFHL-June2024…

Doja Daoud (2024-06-05). Arrests of Palestinian journalists since start of Israel-Gaza war. cpj.org Since the start of the Israel-Gaza war, an unprecedented number of journalists and media workers have been arrested — often without charge — in what they and their attorneys say is retaliation for their journalism and commentary. As of June 5, CPJ has documented a total of 44 arrests of journalists in the Palestinian territories…

presstv.ir (2024-06-05). Israel not serious about clinching truce deal in Gaza: Hamas. presstv.ir The regime is, instead, still maneuvering under Washington's cover, a Hamas official says.

Agence France-Presse (2024-06-05). Israel-Gaza war: Slovenia is latest EU country to recognise a Palestinian state. scmp.com Slovenia's decision came days after Spain, Norway and Ireland recognised a Palestinian state, a move that was condemned by Israel.

Joseph Massad, Orinoco Tribune. (2024-06-05). Countries Should Withdraw Recognition Of Israel. popularresistance.org On May 28, three additional European states officially recognised a non-existent Palestinian state. Ireland, Spain, and Norway are the latest to join more than 140 other United Nations members in recognising this phantom entity. | The Palestinian Authority, which was set up in 1993 to aid Israel in suppressing Palestinian resistance to Israeli colonisation and occupation, welcomed the expansion of this improbable club. | Other European states like Belgium, Malta, and Slovenia also threatened to follow suit. | The Israelis, who have denied Palestinians the right to a state since 1948, reacted angrily to this large…

presstv.ir (2024-06-05). Israel must stop 'unprecedented bloodshed' in West Bank: UN. presstv.ir Israeli forces have killed at least 505 Palestinians in the West Bank since October.

Dave DeCamp (2024-06-05). IRGC Vows Revenge for Israel Killing Iranian Military Advisor in Syria. news.antiwar.com The commander of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) vowed on Wednesday that Israel will "pay" for killing an Iranian military advisor in Syria in strikes that hit targets north of Aleppo on Monday night. Iranian media reported that IRGC advisor Saeed Abiyar was killed in the strikes, marking the first Iranian killed by Israel …

Jason Ditz (2024-06-05). Netanyahu: Israel Prepared for 'Very Intense' War With Lebanon. news.antiwar.com Yesterday it was reported that Britain had informed the Lebanese government that it should prepare for a full-scale Israeli war by mid-month. This report now appears to be confirmed as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu talks up Israel's readiness for such a war. Following the war cabinet meeting, Netanyahu declared on Wednesday that Israel is prepared …

presstv.ir (2024-06-05). Biden admits Netanyahu 'prolonging' Gaza war for political gains. presstv.ir In an interview with Time Magazine, Joe Biden said he is "uncertain" if Israeli forces are commuting war crimes in Gaza.

newarab (2024-06-05). Radiohead's Jonny Greenwood faces backlash for Israel show. newarab.com Greenwood dismissed the backlash against him as "unprogressive" and "silencing". He played the live show after taking part in The Palestinian…

newarab (2024-06-05). Pro-Israel mogul wants 'West Bank annexed' after Trump donation. newarab.com

Staff (2024-06-05). Hamas signals post-war ambition in talks with Palestinian rival Fatah. muslimnews.co.uk Deep divisions will limit progress at reconciliation talks between Palestinian factions Hamas and Fatah this month, Hamas signals conversations with five sources in the groups indicate, but the meetings highlight that the militant group is likely to retain influence after Israel's war in Gaza. The talks between Hamas and the Fatah party of Palestinian President …

newarab (2024-06-05). BDS Malaysia urges gov't to cut BlackRock ties over Israel links. newarab.com

presstv.ir (2024-06-05). Arab League urges swift end to humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza. presstv.ir The Arab League chief urged an immediate end to the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza Strip as Israel claims more lives.

Staff (2024-06-05). Pressure for Gaza truce deal rises. muslimnews.co.uk Qatar, which has been mediating on Gaza between Israel and Hamas, stressed yesterday that there should be a clear position from both parties to reach a ceasefire deal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . …

newleftreview (2024-06-05). Richard Beck: Bidenism Abroad. newleftreview.org Panoramic survey of US foreign policy as Washington attempts to maintain its global hegemony in conditions of faltering growth. Containing China, confronting Russia, driving decarbonization: each of Biden's stated aims has been beset by insoluble contradictions from the outset, Richard Beck argues, now compounded by Israel's punitive war on Gaza.

newarab (2024-06-05). Israel protesters block major highway over Gaza captives' deaths. newarab.com Hundreds of The protesters blocked traffic and lit a fire on the Ayalon Highway, demanding an immediate deal for the release of remaining Israeli captives held by Hamas, according to The Times of Israel.

newarab (2024-06-05). Spain says its Jerusalem consulate existed 'long before Israel'. newarab.com Spain's Foreign Minister Speaking from

Staff (2024-06-05). U.S. says response from Hamas on ceasefire proposal still awaited; CIA chief to visit Doha. haaretz.com Nine soldiers wounded in ammo blast on southern Israeli base ‚ñ War cabinet convenes to discuss Hezbollah escalation as IDF chief says Israel 'ready' for war in Lebanon ‚ñ All fires in northern Israel under control ‚ñ IDF: Forces operating in Bureij camp in central Gaza ‚ñ Qatari foreign ministry says waiting for clear responses from Hamas, Israel to hostage deal proposal…

newarab (2024-06-05). Hundreds of Israeli settlers storm Al-Aqsa ahead of 'Flag March'. newarab.com Hundreds of Local media reported that over 500 settlers stormed the Muslim complex under the protection of Israeli forces, performing religious rituals and touring around. | It come…

newarab (2024-06-05). Most Germans oppose Israel's war on Gaza, poll shows. newarab.com Most Germans are against The results of the survey published in the weekly Stern magazine found that 61 percent of Germans oppose Israel's eight-month-long offensive in the Gaza Strip. | In November, support for Israel's war was at 62 percent, indicating a drastic shift in public opinion. | There were 1,003 participants in the poll, which reportedly "has a margin of e…

newarab (2024-06-05). Sole victim of Iran missile strike makes first public appearance. newarab.com A seven-year-old Palestinian girl, who was the An Israeli media crew interviewed Amina Hassouna from her hospital bed this week after she had four surgeries to treat shrapnel wounds caused by the

presstv.ir (2024-06-05). Hezbollah warns Israel against launching war on Lebanon. presstv.ir A senior Hezbollah official warns that Israel will face devastation and destruction if it moves to expand the war against Lebanon.

Human Rights Watch (2024-06-05). Lebanon: Israel's White Phosphorous Use Risks Civilian Harm. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Artillery-delivered white phosphorus munition being airburst over Kfar Kila, a Lebanese border village with Israel, as seen from Marjayoun in southern Lebanon, November 22, 2023. | © 2023 Hussein Malla/AP Photo | (Beirut) — Israel's widespread use of white phosphorus in south Lebanon is putting civilians at grave risk and contributing to civilian displacement, Human Rights Watch said today. Human Rights Watch verified the use of white phosphorus munitions by Israeli forces in at least 17 municipalities across south Lebanon since October 2023, including 5 municipalities where…

Staff (2024-06-05). Israel police deploy ahead of flashpoint Jerusalem march. muslimnews.co.uk Israel police deployed in strength in annexed east Jerusalem on Wednesday ahead of an annual march by Jewish nationalists that comes with tensions sky-high nearly eight months into the Gaza war. The so-called Jerusalem Day flag march commemorates the Israeli army's capture of the city's eastern sector in the 1967 Arab-Israeli war. gak gak gak …

John W. Whitehead (2024-06-05). What's Next for Battlefield America? Israel's High-Tech Military Tactics Point the Way. globalresearch.ca

presstv.ir (2024-06-05). Hezbollah says 'ready' for all scenarios as Israel says prepared to shift to offense. presstv.ir A Lebanese lawmaker from Hezbollah's political wing says the resistance movement is fully prepared for any possible scenario.

aljazeera (2024-06-05). Al Jazeera crew films as Israeli strikes hit Gaza neighbourhood. aljazeera.com Watch the moment an Israeli attack hit near Al Jazeera Arabic correspondent Ismail al-Ghoul while reporting in Gaza City…

newarab (2024-06-05). Israel 'deliberately kills' Gaza's police force to spread chaos. newarab.com On Wednesday, a senior Palestinian official said that the Salam Maarouf, the head of the Palestinian government media office in Gaza, told The New Arab, "Since the beginning of the Israel's war eight months ago, the occupation's army has deliberately killed Palestinian policemen and…

presstv.ir (2024-06-05). Hamas warns Israel against any 'foolish act' during provocative 'flag march'. presstv.ir Hamas has warned Israel against committing any "foolish act" in al-Aqsa during the so-called flag march.

tn.ai (2024-06-05). Hezbollah Warns of Severe Consequences If Israel Expands War. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Senior Hezbollah official Sheikh Naim Qassem warned on Tuesday that Israel would face severe consequences if it expands the war with Lebanon, stating that Hezbollah is prepared for full-scale war.

newarab (2024-06-05). Netanyahu could be prolonging Gaza war for political aims: Biden. newarab.com U.S. President Joe Biden said Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu may be stalling on ending the war in Gaza for political reasons, according to an The comments in the May 28 interview were made a few days before Asked whether he thought Netanyahu was prolonging the w…

Staff (2024-06-05). Israel Hezbollah fighters trade drone strikes as border fire intensifies. muslimnews.co.uk The militant Israel Hezbollah group said it shot down an Israeli drone over southern Lebanon and fired rockets at an Israeli military base on Saturday, hours after Israeli drone strikes killed at least one person and wounded several others. smc smc smc smc smc smc smc smc smc smc smc smc smc smc smc smc …

presstv.ir (2024-06-05). Gaza at UK ballot box. presstv.ir The British Labour Party faces electoral consequences due to its unwavering support for Israel.

presstv.ir (2024-06-05). Ex-Israeli envoy met by pro-Palestine protesters in Brussels. presstv.ir Hundreds of pro-Palestine students rally against the arrival of an ex-Israeli envoy at ULB university.

Reuters (2024-06-05). As war in Gaza rages, Israel nears decision on Lebanon border offensive. scmp.com The conflict between Hezbollah and Israel, which has been fought in parallel to the Gaza war, has intensified in recent days.

presstv.ir (2024-06-05). Belgian police break up pro-Palestinian demo outside Israeli embassy. presstv.ir Police break up a protest by several hundred pro-Palestinian demonstrators, calling for a ceasefire outside the Israeli embassy in Brussels.

(2024-06-05). Attacks, arrests, threats, censorship: The high risks of reporting the Israel-Gaza war. Mohamed Mandour

Michael Hauser Tov (2024-06-05). Gantz's resignation from the government will depend on progress in hostage negotiations. haaretz.com After announcing he will resign from the government if his demands aren't met by June 8, Benny Gantz's departure is now put in question due to President Biden's announcement of a possible hostage deal…

Staff (2024-06-05). PM Anwar US must be firmer on Israel aggression in Palestine. muslimnews.co.uk PM Anwar Ibrahim today said the Malaysian government supported United States (US) President Joe Biden's proposal to end Israeli atrocities in Gaza. However, Anwar said the US must also act firmly on Israel's aggression towards the Palestinians. smc smc smc smc smc smc smc smc smc smc smc smc smc smc smc smc smc smc …

Canadians for Justice, Peace in the Middle East (2024-06-05). CJPME Condemns Canada's Record-breaking 2023 Military Exports to Israel. globalresearch.ca

Staff (2024-06-05). Chaos erupts in Knesset as MKs call to recognize Palestine in conference. muslimnews.co.uk Hadash-Ta'al MK Aida Touma-Sliman hosted on Tuesday a conference in Israel's Knesset titled "Recognizing the State of Palestine: Why Now?" in which members of her party and the second Israeli-Arab party, Ra'am, called on Israeli leadership to recognize a sovereign State of Palestine. . . . . . . . . . . . . …

cpj.org (2024-06-05). Journalist casualties in the Israel-Gaza war. cpj.org Editor's note: The list below is CPJ's most recent and preliminary account of journalist casualties in the war. Our database will not include all of these cases until we have completed further investigations into the circumstances surrounding them. For more information, read our FAQ. The Israel-Gaza war has taken an unprecedented toll on Gazan journalists…

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-06-05). HRW: Israel's White Phosphorous Use against South Lebanon Risks Civilian Harm. english.almanar.com.lb Israel's widespread use of white phosphorus in south Lebanon is putting civilians at grave risk and contributing to civilian displacement, Human Rights Watch said today. Human Rights Watch verified the use of white phosphorus munitions by Israeli forces in at least 17 municipalities across south Lebanon since October 2023, including 5 municipalities where airburst munitions …

presstv.ir (2024-06-05). Iran: Palestinians' resistance bringing Israel to its knees; silence on crimes unforgettable. presstv.ir Nasser Kan'ani censures the silence and inaction of international organizations over the Israeli regime's crimes in Gaza, stressing that Palestinians' resistance will undoubtedly bring the occupying regime to its knees.

Amos Harel (2024-06-05). Israel caught in a strategic trap on Lebanon border — thanks to Netanyahu's scorched-earth policy. haaretz.com Not only does the Israeli government not have a solution to the conflict raging on the northern border, but it's failing thus far could mean that many Israelis decide never to return to their homes there ‚ñ And Ben-Gvir, more pyromaniac than firefighter, is always on hand to fan the flames…

Lawrence Wittner (2024-06-05). Israel, Russia, and International Law. counterpunch.org International law―the recognized rules of behavior among nations based on customary practices and treaties, among them the United Nations Charter and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights―has been agreed upon by large and small nations alike. To implement this law, the nations of the world have established a UN Security Council (to maintain international peace

newarab (2024-06-05). Over 2,500 acres burnt in north Israel by Hezbollah rockets. newarab.com Vast swathes of the western Galilee in northern Israeli media reported more than 10 villages threatened by fires, with over 2,500 acres of land burnt. Eleven people were hospitalised as a result of smoke inhalati…

Nir Hasson (2024-06-05). For refugees from this Israeli kibbutz, hostages' deaths reawakens the trauma and anger of October 7. haaretz.com This week, the battered Gaza-border community of Kibbutz Nir Oz suffered its worst blow since Hamas' brutal attack almost eight months ago: official confirmation that its hostages in Gaza were dead…

(2024-06-05). Journalist casualties in the Israel-Gaza war. cpj.org

Dave DeCamp (2024-06-05). Hamas Reiterates Call for Permanent Ceasefire and Israeli Withdrawal from Gaza for Hostage Deal. news.antiwar.com

aljazeera (2024-06-05). US House seeks to sanction ICC for accusing Israel of Gaza war crimes. aljazeera.com Approval in Senate unlikely, but vote illustrates continued unconditional support for Israel among US lawmakers.

(2024-06-05). Arrests of Palestinian journalists since start of Israel-Gaza war. Doja Daoud

Angela (2024-06-05). Friday 6/7: San Jose: Peace Vigil – Ceasefire Now! No Weapons for Israel or Ukraine! indybay.org in front of MLK Library | 4th and San Fernando | San Jose, CA…

Yorgos Mitralias (2024-06-05). Even if it avoids civil war, Israel's final crisis looks cataclysmic! cadtm.org

newarab (2024-06-05). Hezbollah won't widen war but will fight if needed: deputy head. newarab.com Lebanon's Shia Iran-backed Hezbollah and Israel have been exchanging fire for the past eight months in parallel with the Gaza war, raising concerns that an even wider conflict could break…

Talia Mullin, Scheer Post. (2024-06-05). Netanyahu's Upcoming Visit To D.C. Demonstrates Interconnection Of American And Israeli Politics. popularresistance.org In a recent piece from the Israeli publication, Haaretz, titled "Inviting Netanyahu to D.C., Democratic Leaders Stabbed Israel's Liberals in the Back," Amir Tibon criticizes Netanyahu's upcoming visit to the U.S. congress in Washington while never having visited local areas impacted by the Oct. 7th attack and failing to prioritize, as well as actively denying, hostage deals. The invitation was initiated by Republican Speaker of the house, Mike Johnson, and co-signed by Chuck Schumer, Majority Leader of the U.S. Senate, and Hakeem Jeffries, Minority Leader of the House of Representatives. | Tibon writes: | "Why Jo…

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-06-05). Hezbollah Deals More Blows to Israeli Occupation Sites near Lebanon Borders. english.almanar.com.lb In support of the Palestinian people and resistance in Gaza and in light of the Israeli aggression on the various South Lebanon villages, the Islamic Resistance continued striking the Zionist occupation sites near Lebanon border. Hezbollah military media issued consecutive statements to illustrate the attacks and their outcomes. The first statement mentioned that, after monitoring …

newarab (2024-06-05). How long will Israel's war on Gaza last. newarab.com Less than a week ago, US President Joe Biden "Indefinite war in pursuit of an unidentified notion of 'total victory' will…only bog down Israel in Gaza, draining the economic, military…and human resources, and furthering Isr…

Staff (2024-06-05). More than 20 killed and dozens wounded as Israel intensifies strikes on central Gaza. muslimnews.co.uk Israeli attacks on central Gaza killed More than 20 and wounded dozens more overnight on Tuesday, as the army increased its attacks on towns, cities and refugee camps. Eleven people died and dozens wounded in attacks on several homes in Al Maghazi refugee camp, the Wafa news agency reported. Medical teams recovered the bodies of …

Agence France-Presse (2024-06-05). Israel-Gaza war: Palestinian children are unfed, thousands share a toilet, Oxfam says. scmp.com Oxfam said Palestinians displaced by the war in Gaza were living in difficult conditions, with children sometimes going without food and thousands sharing the same toilet.

presstv.ir (2024-06-05). Iraq resistance conducts retaliatory strikes on Israeli positions. presstv.ir The Islamic Resistance in Iraq says it has conducted new retaliatory strikes on the Israeli positions in the occupied territories.

Dave DeCamp (2024-06-05). Israeli Ministers Call for Escalation in Gaza and Invasion of Lebanon at Provocative Flag Day March. news.antiwar.com

presstv.ir (2024-06-05). IRGC to Israel: Await our response for shedding innocent blood. presstv.ir The IRGC chief says the Israeli regime has to pay the price for the martyrdom of one of the elite force's military advisors in Syria.

newarab (2024-06-05). Israeli army pours accelerant on Lebanon wildfire. newarab.com Videos of the blaze published by Lebanese outlet megaphone showed firefighters bracing themselves as a substance was sprayed…

presstv.ir (2024-06-05). Barrage of Hezbollah missiles puts Israel on edge. presstv.ir Israelis in occupied Palestine are on guard for fires that are caused by Hezbollah's rockets.

newarab (2024-06-05). Israel ultra-Orthodox parties back Gaza ceasefire deal. newarab.com

presstv.ir (2024-06-05). Moment of Israeli strike on Bureij camp building in central Gaza. presstv.ir Footage shows the moment of an Israeli strike on Bureij camp building in central Gaza.

newarab (2024-06-05). Iran acting FM meets Hesbollah's Nasrallah and Syria's Assad. newarab.com Iran's acting foreign minister The two men "reviewed the latest regional political and security developments, especially on the Gaza and Lebanon fronts, and the proposed solutions…

newarab (2024-06-05). Fathi Hassan: Shifting Sands at London's Frieze gallery. newarab.com This year's This exhibition, or…

newarab (2024-06-05). Syria refuses dialogue with Turkey before military withdrawal. newarab.com Syria's foreign minister said Tuesday that any dialogue between Syria and Turkey should follow Ankara's announcement that it will Faisal Mekdad's comments during a joint news conference with Iran's acting foreign minister, Ali Bagheri Kani, came after

newarab (2024-06-05). Clashes follow pro-Kurdish mayor's removal in Turkey: witnesses. newarab.com

newarab (2024-06-05). Dana Abuqamar: A Palestinian student's struggle for justice. newarab.com labelled her a "national threat to security." | Dana was attending a peaceful pro-Palestinian protest on October 8, 2023, when she participated in a TV interview, expressing pride in her country's resistance against the ongoing illegal "I was just expressing support for Palestinians coming out of an open-air prison or rather a concentration camp" | By the end of April, Dana received a notification from the UK Home Office expressing its intent to

newarab (2024-06-05). Syrian man arrested after shooting near US embassy in Beirut: army. newarab.com A Syrian man was arrested after a shooting Wednesday near the The embassy, in the northern suburb of Awkar, "was subjected to gunfire by a person holding Syrian nationality", the army said in a statement on X, formerly Twitter. | "Army personnel deployed in the area responded to the sources of fire, wounding the shooter," the statement said, adding that "he was arrested and transported to hospital". | The ar…

newarab (2024-06-05). US senator Bob Menendez to run as independent, irking Democrats. newarab.com

newarab (2024-06-05). Dana Abuqamar: A Palestinian student's struggle for justice. newarab.com

newarab (2024-06-05). Bethlehem: A celebration of Palestinian food by Fadi Kattan. newarab.com Seventy-six years after the

newarab (2024-06-05). Syria's Palestinians in Egypt denied right to education. newarab.com "We're waiting for residency so our children can live, we're not living. […] Children not being able to learn, this is not life," said Sanaa Mohammed (pseudonym) vehemently. | Sanaa and her husband are Palestinian refugees who hold Syrian travel documents. They came to Egypt after the uprising and ensuing war broke out in Syria in 2011. | Sanaa says her daughters Rana, Mai and Dalia (pseudonyms) are being denied a school education in Egypt because they do not have residency permits. | The Egyptian Ministry of Education requires a valid residency permit for foreign or refugee students to enrol in both public…

newarab (2024-06-05). Sudanese refugees bring their delectable cuisine to Egypt. newarab.com Sudanese entrepreneur Julie Samir's dream of opening a restaurant has finally come true, but it's a bittersweet achievement after she fled to Egypt from her

| Now, Samir has one aim for her menu: winning over the palate of Egyptians with a taste of Sudan's complex culinary traditions, born from a rich history at the crossroads of the Middle East and Africa. | "I'm targeting the Egyptian consumer, I want them to ge…

newarab (2024-06-05). Has Jordan's romance with the United States lost its spark. newarab.com A diplomatic truism of the past century is that Jordan's Thanks to free trade agreements, the US has become the largest market for Jordanian goods, taking 20% of the kingdom's exports, while such events as the

newarab (2024-06-05). Moroccan YouTuber disappears in Myanmar's Golden Triangle region. newarab.com The Moroccan news website Hespress said that the last contact Taoufiq's family had had with the YouTuber was on 23 May, when he told his father he was in Vietnam, headed for Laos. | Hespress said that this had caused great concern because Taoufiq had always kept regular contact with…

newarab (2024-06-05). Iran acting FM meets Hezbollah's Nasrallah and Syria's Assad. newarab.com Iran's acting foreign minister The two men "reviewed the latest regional political and security developments, especially on the Gaza and Lebanon fronts, and the proposed solutions…

newarab (2024-06-05). Netanyahu says 'disappointed' Biden won't support ICC sanctions. newarab.com The US House of Representatives voted Tuesday to advance a largely symbo…

newarab (2024-06-05). Russian company to build new oil refinery in Libya. newarab.com Two rival governments currently claim authority over Libya,

newarab (2024-06-05). Saudi warns of above-average heat during the hajj. newarab.com "The expected climate for hajj this year will witness an increase in average temperatures of one and a half to two degrees above normal in…

newarab (2024-06-05). India vote: Modi celebrates victory but falls short of landslide. newarab.com

newarab (2024-06-05). Travelling back in time through Al Halwani: The Fatimid Trilogy. newarab.com What can fiction teach us about the world we live in? According to Egyptian novelist Bassiouney is likely a little-known name in many English-speaking countries, but her work is widely read across the Arab world. She studied at Oxford University and has worked in the UK and the US, as well as in Egypt. | Her fiction has garnered awards, inc…

newarab (2024-06-05). Aid shipments to Gaza 'squeezed out' by commercial deliveries. newarab.com

newarab (2024-06-05). How European Parliament elections could impact the Middle East. newarab.com With elections for the This could see far-right political parties occupying a considerably On the night of 9 June, a general picture of this new political balance will start to…

newarab (2024-06-05). Fathi Hassan: Shifting Sands at London gallery. newarab.com This year's This exhibition, or…

newarab (2024-06-05). Egypt adds an extra hour to rolling blackouts amid heatwave. newarab.com Temperatures rose to nearly 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit) in Cairo on Tuesday and were forecast to climb even higher over the coming few days. | "This requires increasing…

newarab (2024-06-05). Abu Dhabi-owned Man City vs Premier League in court, reports say. newarab.com Manchester City is reportedly taking legal action against the English Premier League. | It has been reported an arbitration meeting will take place over the legality of the league's rules regarding commercial revenues from entities linked to clubs' ownership. The rules are designed to ensure any such commercial deals represent "fair market value". | City is owned by the ruling family of Abu Dhabi and its sponsors include Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways. | The Times says it has seen a 165-page legal document in which City is said to claim it is the victim of "discrimination" over the regulations. | The league's…

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2024-06-05). China's the Report on Human Rights Violations in the United States in 2023. orinocotribune.com The State Council Information Office of the People's Republic of China on Wednesday released a report on human rights violations in the United States in 2023. | The following is an abstract of the report. The full text is in the attached file. | The Report on Human Rights Violations in the United States in 2023 | Abstract | The human rights situation in the United States continued to deteriorate in 2023. In the United States, human rights are becoming increasingly polarized. While a ruling minority holds political, economic, and social dominance, the majority of ordinary people are increasingly marginalized, with…

Ana Perdigón (2024-06-05). Chile's Courts Mount Lawfare Campaign Against Daniel Jadue. orinocotribune.com The mayor of the Chilean commune Recoleta, Daniel Jadue, faces serious accusations and a court has ordered his "preventive detention" in a case that is being referred to as "lawfare." | Daniel Jadue has been a member of Chile's Communist Party since 1993. In 2021, he founded the Apruebo Dignidad ("approve dignity" in English) electoral coalition. That year, he ran as presidential candidate for the coalition in its primaries but finished second to Chile's current president, Gabriel Boric. | The accusations against the Chilean mayor date back to the case of Popular Pharmacies, a project promoted during the COVID-19…

Misión Verdad (2024-06-05). Venezuela Elections: Economic Plan of Opposition Candidate González Is a Recipe for Neoliberal Disaster. orinocotribune.com Undoubtedly, the candidate of the Democratic Unitary Platform (PUD) for the presidential elections on July 28, Edmundo González Urrutia, has shown characteristic features that diminish his strength. Among them are the lack of concrete proposals for Venezuela, his emphasis on presenting himself as a candidate in the shadow of María Corina Machado, and his lack of effort to connect with the people. | These features have been maintained since he declared his candidacy. However, what is becoming clearer is the real focus that the economic policy of a hypothetical González Urrutia government would have. This approach…

Colonel Ann Wright, Popular Resistance. (2024-06-05). Is NATO Taking Over The Pacific? popularresistance.org As the United States increases its military confrontation with China through new military bases on Guam and the Philippines and more land, sea and air exercises with countries in the Asia-Pacific, the world's largest naval war exercises are going to be held in the mid-Pacific from June 26 to August 2, 2024-and NATO is in the middle of it. | 29 countries are participating in the 2024 Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) naval war practice that will bring 40 ships, 3 submarines, over 150 aircraft, 14 national land forces and 25,000 personnel to the island of Oahu and the waters off Hawaii. Incredibly, one-third of the count…

Editor (2024-06-05). Vast Majority of Children Under 5 in Gaza Going Full Days Without Food. scheerpost.com

Editor (2024-06-05). Jun 5, 2024. sitrepworld.info Santana — Soul Sacrifice 1969 Woodstock The sequence of destruction in any Russian response to NATO-directed attacks, by Gilbert Doctorow Michel Chossudovsky Explains the Normalization of Nuclear Weapons, by Paul Craig Roberts Can you hear the air raid sirens? Thinking Coalition The Reckless Brinkmanship With Russia Just Keeps On Escalating, by Caitlin Johnstone Towards a global nuclear war, by Dimitris Konstantakopoulos Merchants of Death War Crimes Tribunal closes its case with Richard Falk (Video) US Targets Journalists Who Criticize Administration's Foreign Policy, by Dennis Kucinic…

Juliette Rousselot (2024-06-05). India: Report submitted to the United Nations Human Rights Committee. fidh.org On 3 June 2024, the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), Front Line Defenders (FLD) and the World Organisation against Torture (OMCT) submitted a report to the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Committee (CCPR) ahead of the CCPR's review of India's fifth periodic report under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR).
The report details human rights violations related the Indian authorities' systematic persecution and reprisals against human rights (…) | – |

WSWS (2024-06-05). UN relief agency director warns summer heat has deepened humanitarian crisis in Gaza. wsws.org UNRWA Director Scott Anderson told CBS News on Sunday that the humanitarian crisis in Gaza is reaching a new level with the arrival hot weather and the danger of dehydration and disease among Palestinians due to the lack of clean water.

Rick Sterling (2024-06-05). The Future of UNRWA and Hamas in Gaza. globalresearch.ca

Luis Linares Petrov (2024-06-05). UN denounces humanitarian and environmental crisis in Gaza. plenglish.com Ramallah, Jun 5 (Prensa Latina) The war in the Gaza Strip disrupted the lives of millions of Palestinians which caused catastrophic damage to the natural environment on which they depend for water, clean air, and food, denounced the Public Works and Relief Agency of the United Nations for Palestine Refugees in the Middle East (UNRWA).

ecns.cn (2024-06-05). U.S. decision on weapons criticized. ecns.cn US President Joe Biden administration's policy shift to allow the US weapons to be used by Ukraine against limited targets inside Russia is a dangerous escalation of the conflict, those opposed to the policy say.

ecns.cn (2024-06-05). Recognition for Palestinian state seen as path to peace. ecns.cn A group of United Nations experts have called for global recognition of a Palestinian state, reiterating that a two-state solution remains the only internationally agreed path to lasting peace.

ecns.cn (2024-06-05). Nuclear, radiation safety in China remains stable. ecns.cn China's nuclear and radiation safety has remained stable, according to a report released by the Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE)during an activity to mark the World Environment Day in Nanning, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2024-06-05). Days with excellent air quality across China accounts for 85.5 percent in 2023: report. ecns.cn In 2023, the percentage of days with excellent air quality across China was reported at 85.5 percent, 0.6 percentage points above the annual target. Levels of radiation around key nuclear facilities were also generally good.

ecns.cn (2024-06-05). HK leader warns about security risks. ecns.cn Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu urged society on Tuesday to remain vigilant against national security threats after recent verdicts in a subversion trial sounded the alarm.

ecns.cn (2024-06-05). Emerald Lake resembling jade on Earth. ecns.cn Emerald Lake is a subtype of a magnesium sulfate salt lake, with varying forms and depths of salt pools resembling sparkling and translucent "jade" on Qaidam Basin in Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Qinghai Province.

ecns.cn (2024-06-05). 3,000-year-old rock painting cluster discovered in Qinghai. ecns.cn A cluster of rock paintings from more than 3,000 years ago were discovered in the Hainan Tibetan autonomous prefecture in Northwest China's Qinghai Province last week.

ecns.cn (2024-06-05). Caixin services PMI hits 54 in May. ecns.cn The Caixin China General Services Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) came in at 54 in May, expanding for the 17th consecutive month, according to data released by Caixin on Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2024-06-05). Four ministries collaborate in developing intelligent vehicles. ecns.cn The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, in collaboration with three other ministries, on Tuesday identified nine research groups to participate in a pilot program for the access approval and road testing of intelligent connected vehicles.

ecns.cn (2024-06-05). Online archive illustrates protection of children. ecns.cn An online archive of child-related cases opened to the public last weekend as a further step in China's strengthening of protection for minors and its efforts to prevent juvenile crime.

ecns.cn (2024-06-05). May temperatures rise across China. ecns.cn China experienced a significantly warmer May this year, a meteorological expert said at a news conference on Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2024-06-05). Huizhou sachets reflect festive tradition in E China. ecns.cn Villagers weave colorful sachets made of Huizhou brocade, an intangible cultural heritage, as the Dragon Boat Festival approaches, in Shexian County of Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, June 4, 2024.

ecns.cn (2024-06-05). Table tennis builds Sino-U.S. friendship>. ecns.cn As China and the United States celebrate the 45th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations, table tennis reconnected young people from both countries during a friendship tournament in Chongqing last weekend.

ecns.cn (2024-06-05). Philippines' grounding warship illegal, escalating tensions unacceptable: Chinese FM. ecns.cn The Philippines' act to run aground a warship at Ren'ai Jiao is an illegal act in itself.

ecns.cn (2024-06-05). Chinese National flag displayed on Chang'e-6 at lunar far side for first time. ecns.cn A Chinese national flag carried by the lander of Chang'e-6 probe unfurls at the moon's far side, June 4, 2024.

ecns.cn (2024-06-05). Jury picked in Hunter Biden's gun case. ecns.cn A jury was sworn in on Monday for the trial of Hunter Biden on gun charges, the first-ever prosecution of a child of a sitting U.S. president.

ecns.cn (2024-06-05). China urges the Philippines to stop provocations on Ren'ai Jiao issue. ecns.cn "We ask the Philippines to stop going back on its word and stop its provocations," Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning said at a regular press conference on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2024-06-05). Ming Dynasty copper coin unearthed at Great Wall for first time. ecns.cn On Monday, Chinese archaeologists discovered a Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) copper coin and firearm components during an archaeological excavation at the Jiankou section of the Great Wall, one of the most dangerous parts of the Great Wall, in Beijing.

ecns.cn (2024-06-05). Australia remains popular choice for Chinese students. ecns.cn Australia remains one of the top places for Chinese students to study abroad, with Chinese students applying to Australian universities in record numbers.

ecns.cn (2024-06-05). China sets up comprehensive environmental judicial system. ecns.cn China had more than 2,800 adjudication bodies that specialize in handling environmental cases by the end of last year, meaning it has become a country with the most extensive and complete judicial system on the issue.

ecns.cn (2024-06-05). Baobab trees' evolutionary challenges discovered. ecns.cn Chinese and African researchers have recently uncovered evolutionary insights about baobab trees that suggest the iconic trees' conservation status needs to be revised.

ecns.cn (2024-06-05). Former Tsinghua graduate to retake Gaokao at 35 to pursue dream. ecns.cn Li Long, who was admitted to Tsinghua University, a prestigious Chinese university, in 2008, has decided to take the national college entrance exam, or Gaokao, again this year to pursue his dream.

ecns.cn (2024-06-05). EU urged to meet China halfway, address each other's concerns through dialogue. ecns.cn Europe's anti-subsidy investigation into China's electric vehicles (EVs) on the grounds of "excessive industrial capacity" is a typical case of trade protectionism.

ecns.cn (2024-06-05). China's policy support to speed up overseas warehouse construction. ecns.cn The Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) will announce policies to accelerate the construction of overseas warehouses to enhance China's cross-border e-commerce sector, the People's Daily reported on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2024-06-05). China's e-commerce logistics index hits new high in May. ecns.cn China's e-commerce logistics index has risen for three consecutive months, reaching a new six-year high in May, industry data said.

ecns.cn (2024-06-05). Airbus CEO blames the U.S. for global trade wars. ecns.cn Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury has blamed the U.S. for trade wars that have engulfed the global economy, according to American business magazine Fortune.

ecns.cn (2024-06-05). 'Protectionism is not a solution, but a dangerous dead end': MOFCOM. ecns.cn Senior Chinese trade officials warned on Tuesday that protectionism is not a solution, but a dangerous dead end, in a response to the recent anti-subsidy investigation by the EU into Chinese EVs.

aljazeera (2024-06-05). India election: Why Modi's narrow win sent the stock market tumbling. aljazeera.com Indian shares suffered their biggest drop since 2020 after the Bharatiya Janata Party lost its parliamentary majority.

aljazeera (2024-06-05). Lebanon arrests gunman following attack on US embassy in Beirut. aljazeera.com The military says the assailant, injured in a gunfight, is a Syrian national.

aljazeera (2024-06-05). AI 'healthcare revolution' already under way, Nvidia says. aljazeera.com Top executive says AI likely to affect healthcare more than any other area of life.

aljazeera (2024-06-05). French military trainers would be 'legitimate target' in Ukraine: Lavrov. aljazeera.com Ukraine has said paperwork has been signed that would allow French instructors to train Kyiv's soldiers.

aljazeera (2024-06-05). If we are to lower food prices and support farmers, we need to restore land. aljazeera.com Land restoration is the key to a well-functioning food system, healthier nature and stable climate.

aljazeera (2024-06-05). European elections: How will the vote work and what's at stake? aljazeera.com Far-right parties are expected to do well and could gain a stronger foothold in the European Parliament.

aljazeera (2024-06-05). Is Iranian military support for Russia's war in Ukraine 'at a new level'? aljazeera.com Iranian drones are 'a danger we're fighting with', a Ukrainian expert warns, as conflict rages for a third year.

aljazeera (2024-06-05). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 831. aljazeera.com As the war enters its 831st day, these are the main developments.

aljazeera (2024-06-05). Preview: India vs Ireland — ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 Group A match. aljazeera.com India and Ireland begin their T20 World Cup campaign at New York's mysterious new cricket stadium.

aljazeera (2024-06-05). French MPs wear colours of Palestinian flag. aljazeera.com French opposition politicians wore the colours of the Palestinian flag during a session in the National Assembly.

aljazeera (2024-06-05). Sunak and Starmer clash in heated first debate of UK general election. aljazeera.com The two men clash over tax, health and the cost of living in fractious debate that failed to land any knockout blows.

aljazeera (2024-06-05). Australia drops legal fight against X over church stabbing videos. aljazeera.com Elon Musk's social media platform welcomes decision as a victory for freedom of speech.

Dr. Binoy Kampmark (2024-06-05). Inexplicable Investments: Elbit Systems and Australia's Future Fund. asia-pacificresearch.com

David Schultz (2024-06-05). Newsflash: Inequality in Neoliberal America. cadtm.org

Abbe Brown, Alison McCallum, Amitabha Sarkar, Chloe Stephenson, Corrado Piroddi, Lynda Gilby, Meri Koivusalo (2024-06-05). Lost in negotiation: Re-positioning public health in the Pandemic Agreement. cadtm.org

Eric Toussaint (2024-06-05). The Meltzer Commission on the IFI at the US Congress in 2000. cadtm.org

Eric Toussaint (2024-06-05). The World Bank's accounts. cadtm.org In July 2024, the World Bank and the IMF will be 80 years old. 80 years of financial neo-colonialism and the imposition of austerity policies in the name of debt repayment. 80 years is enough! The Bretton Woods institutions must be abolished and replaced by democratic institutions serving an ecological, feminist and anti-racist bifurcation. To mark these 80 years, we are republishing a series of articles every Wednesday until July, looking in detail at the history and damage caused by these (…) | – | / |

Michael Roberts (2024-06-05). South Africa: hanging on. cadtm.org

GRAIN (2024-06-05). Whipping up disaster: how Brazil became a lab for financial agro-investments. cadtm.org

Michael Roberts (2024-06-05). Mexico: from AMLO to Sheinbaum. cadtm.org

Eric Toussaint (2024-06-05). G7: Whether or not to maintain the suspension of Ukrainian debt payments. cadtm.org Why is the G7 discussing Ukraine's debt?
| For more than a year, the leaders of the main powers allied against Russia following its invasion of Ukraine have been debating at the G7 (Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States), but they have been unable to reach agreement on how to finance the war and the reconstruction of Ukraine.
| It should be noted that as part of the sanctions imposed by NATO members, the Russian Federation's financial assets in Western (…) | – | / | <...

Dean Baker (2024-06-05). No, the Saving Rate Is Not Near a Record Low. cepr.net It has been popular for people commenting on the state of the economy to say that consumers have to pull back on consumption because they have exhausted their savings. A big part of this story is that the saving rate is supposedly near a record low. The reported savings rate, at 3.8 percent in the …

Rick Baum (2024-06-05). The U.S. Wealth Inequality Virus is Getting Worse. counterpunch.org Compared to the recent past, Covid-19 is not killing as many people. On the other hand, the U.S. wealth inequality virus continues to become more virulent as reflected in widespread poverty, food insecurity, homelessness, and other social ills. Over time, the wealth inequality virus, like Covid-19, has had its ups and downs in the damage

David Rosen (2024-06-05). After Dobbs, Obergefell? counterpunch.org On November 18, 2003, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) ruled that gay and lesbian couples could no longer be excluded from obtaining a civil marriage. Six months later, on May 17, 2004, same-sex marriage was legally recognized in Massachusetts. Nearly a decade later, on June 26, 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled, in Obergefell v. Hodges, that the

Adam Alexander (2024-06-05). The Humble Carrot's Colorful History. counterpunch.org We have the Arabs to thank for introducing carrots (Daucos carota) to Western Europe. Two distinct subspecies led to the domesticated carrot. The subspecies D. carota sativus, native to Turkey, was grown by the Arabs and consumed by their invading armies, both animal and human. At the end of the 10th century, carrots were mentioned in a

Dean Baker (2024-06-05). The Social Security Crisis Myth. counterpunch.org Last weekend, the Washington Post ran an editorial that bothered me more than most Washington Post editorials. The headline said it all, "Telling Americans the economy is good won't work." I knew I had heard this before but couldn't remember where. Then it hit me, the Social Security debate of the 1990s. The 1990s were the heyday of the

Peter Bach (2024-06-05). Letter from London: Air Today, Gone Tomorrow. counterpunch.org I picked up a paperback copy of Vladimir Nabakov's Laughter in the Dark in a charity shop last week. I've been reading it ever since. I didn't know that the Russian writer — when a penniless thirty-one-year-old living in Berlin — first called it Camera Obscura. Nor that he retranslated it himself retitling it in

John P. Ruehl (2024-06-05). Why Russians Still Support the War. counterpunch.org Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing for a two-day trip on May 15, 2024, and was greeted with a red-carpet welcome by Chinese President Xi Jinping. The two leaders pledged a "new era" for the Russia-China relationship, building on their "no limits partnership" struck just before Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine. As Putin's first

Fran Shor (2024-06-05). Imprisoned Presidential Candidate(s). counterpunch.org Now that a New York jury convicted Donald Trump of 34 counts of falsifying business records in order to conceal hush money paid to a porn star and to evade campaign financial regulations, speculation has begun about his sentencing. Even though his outrageous behavior towards and slander of the district attorney, the judge, the witnesses,

Tom Engelhardt (2024-06-05). The Enemy Is Us. counterpunch.org Honestly, doesn't it befuddle you? I mean, don't you think we humans are kinda mad? And worse yet, at some deep level, we simply can't seem to stop. All too often, we just can't curb our urge to destroy. Looking back, the desire to make war and obliterate our "enemies" is a deeply ingrained and

(2024-06-05). Haitian judiciary appoints new judge in the murder case of journalist Garry Tesse. cpj.org

(2024-06-05). Russia extends detention of journalist Alsu Kurmasheva for 2 months. cpj.org

Dave DeCamp (2024-06-05). Republican Senator Confirms Ukrainian Strike on Russia With US Weapons. news.antiwar.com Sen. Mike Rounds (R-SD), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, confirmed to The Associated Press on Wednesday that Ukraine has used US-provided weapons to carry out strikes on Russian territory, which risks a major response from Russia. The report also cited an unnamed Western official who said Ukraine used US weapons on Russian …

Dave DeCamp (2024-06-05). US Warns Dual Citizens Will Be Stuck in Ukraine Under Mobilization Law. news.antiwar.com On Tuesday, the US Embassy in Ukraine issued a warning to US-Ukrainian dual citizens that they may no longer be able to leave Ukraine under the country's new mobilization law. Under martial law that was imposed in February 2022, Ukrainian males ages 18 to 60 cannot leave the country. Before the new mobilization law took …

Dave DeCamp (2024-06-05). Report: Saudis Still Slaughtering Migrants at the Yemeni Border. news.antiwar.com On Wednesday, the Mixed Migration Centre (MMC) published a report that said Saudi Arabia is still slaughtering African migrants and Yemenis at its border with Yemen nearly a year after the indiscriminate killings were revealed. In July 2023, MMC issued a report that said Saudi border guards killed nearly 800 Ethiopian migrants and wounded about …

Staff (2024-06-05). Biden Limits Asylum & Shuts Down Border for Migrants Ahead of Debate with Trump. democracynow.org President Biden has issued one of the most restrictive immigration policies ever declared under a recent Democratic administration. It will temporarily shut down the U.S.-Mexico border, deny asylum to most migrants who do not cross into the U.S. via ports of entry, and limit total asylum requests at the southern border to no more than 2,500 per day. The ACLU has threatened to sue the Biden administration over what reporter John Washington, who covers immigration in Arizona, calls an "excruciating and likely deadly" decision. "An illegal asylum seeker is a contradiction in terms," Washingto…

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-06-05). Islamic Resistance fighters fire a guided missile at an "Iron Dome" platform in Ramot Naftali barracks, directly hitting and destroying it: statement. english.almanar.com.lb

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-06-05). The US Embassy in Lebanon came under fire, prompting Lebanese army personnel deployed in the area to respond to the sources of the shots, wounding the shooter. english.almanar.com.lb

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-06-05). About 400 Zionist settlers storm Al-Aqsa Mosque under the protection of occupation forces, marking the occasion of the occupation of Al-Quds in 1967. english.almanar.com.lb

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-06-05). Islamic Resistance targets Al-Baghdadi occupation site with a combat drone, inflicting confirmed casualties: statement. english.almanar.com.lb

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-06-05). Video | US Embassy in Beirut Fired Upon, Shooter Injured. english.almanar.com.lb An individual holding Syrian nationality opened fire on the American Embassy in Lebanon, located in the Awkar area, according to a statement by the Lebanese Army. "Army personnel deployed in the area responded to the gunfire, injuring the shooter. He was then apprehended and transported to a hospital for treatment," the statement read. The statement …

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-06-05). Islamic Resistance fighters target Al-Sammaqa site in the occupied Lebanese Kfarshouba Hills with missiles, hitting it directly: statement. english.almanar.com.lb

Rhoda Wilson (2024-06-05). What effect will a worldwide 5G network with its thousands of satellites have on all life and on Earth itself? expose-news.com 5G rollout began in the UK in 2019. Most of the UK was expected to have 5G coverage by 2022. However, the rollout has been affected by factors such as limited investment …

Rhoda Wilson (2024-06-05). Mankind's enemy controls minds through chaos and division — don't get drawn in. expose-news.com The modern world actively works against the ability to nurture your intuition and feed your soul, instead, as investigative journalist Corey Lynn puts it, feeding the enemy. This "enemy" thrives on the …

Rhoda Wilson (2024-06-05). Bill Gates: You can either fix cows to stop their emissions, or you can make beef without the cow. expose-news.com Last year self-appointed globalist technocrat Bill Gates said that 6% of global emissions are from cows. "You can either fix the cows to stop them doing that, or you can make beef …

Simon Pirani (2024-06-05). Power Station Bombing Redoubles Pressure on Ukraine. fpif.org A three-month Russian bombing campaign has destroyed much of Ukraine's electricity generation capacity and left civilians paying the price for the Western powers' incoherent policies. | Russia has fired dozens of missiles and drones at power stations simultaneously, to break through overburdened air defences. Some have been completely destroyed. Hundreds of towns and villages are suffering lengthy blackouts. | With much of the world's attention, and anger, focused on the multiple war crimes committed daily in Gaza—including mass murder of civilians and the leveling of infrastructure—the relentless Rus…

geo.tv (2024-06-05). Indian PM Modi set to take oath for 3rd time on June 8 as allies pledge support. geo.tv NDA won 293 seats in 543-member lower house of parliament, more than 272 needed to form govt in Centre…

geo.tv (2024-06-05). Child molesters could face surgical castration in Louisiana. geo.tv Lousiana apparently would be first US state with such punishment if its governor signs it into law…

geo.tv (2024-06-05). Modi set for historic 3rd term amid India's humbling vote results. geo.tv Modi's Hindu nationalist BJP secured 240 constituencies, while Congress bagged 99 seats…

geo.tv (2024-06-05). Construction begins on world's largest green hydrogen project for Neom. geo.tv The $8.4bn plant on Neom's Oxagon is poised to produce 600 tonnes of hydrogen daily for the new city…

geo.tv (2024-06-05). Trump seeks lifting of gag order after conviction in hush money case. geo.tv Justice Merchan had earlier barred Trump from making public statements before hush money trial began in April…

Peter Koenig (2024-06-05). "We designed mRNA to kill" — CIA Whistleblower? globalresearch.ca

Ralph Nader (2024-06-05). "No One Is Above the Law." Really Mr. Biden? globalresearch.ca

Scott Ritter (2024-06-05). Russia's Victory Over Ukraine Is Drawing Near. Scott Ritter. globalresearch.ca

Dean Henderson (2024-06-05). The Free Masons "Knights" of the American Revolution. The Rothschilds' Federal Reserve. globalresearch.ca

Mike Whitney (2024-06-05). Every Escalation Brings Washington Closer to Defeat in Ukraine. "not winning" versus "losing" a war. globalresearch.ca

The Global Research Team (2024-06-05). Give Truth a Chance. Secure Your Access to Unchained News, Donate to Global Research. globalresearch.ca The Telegraph has recently dropped a bombshell that links COVID-19 vaccines to excess deaths. | But the news is not new to Global Research. | We have published

Richard Gale (2024-06-05). Wikipedia: The Failed Experiment to Democratize Knowledge. "Character Assassinations," Censorship, an Instrument of Global Corporatism. globalresearch.ca

Uriel Araujo (2024-06-05). Poland Could Intervene in Ukraine, Polish Authorities Say. globalresearch.ca

Global Research News (2024-06-05). Selected Articles: Wikipedia: The Failed Experiment to Democratize Knowledge. "Character Assassinations," Censorship, an Instrument of Global Corporatism. globalresearch.ca By 'Character Assassination' is a practi…

Laís Martins (2024-06-05). With the reintroduction of import taxes on Chinese solar panels, Brazil hopes to develop its own industry. globalvoices.org Experts say it is far from enoughOriginally published on For years, Chinese solar panels

Gabriela Mesones Rojo (2024-06-05). Will Ecuador lift Amazon oil block despite a historic referendum? globalvoices.org

Hong Kong Free Press (2024-06-05). Tiananmen crackdown commemorations foiled by large Hong Kong police deployment. globalvoices.org

ICRC (2024-06-05). Pakistan: The Humanitarian Podcast on the power of volunteerism. icrc.org Video | The fourth episode of "The Humanitarian Podcast", features Misbah Mushtaq, assistant director of the Youth and Volunteer programme at Pakistan Red Crescent (PRC).

ICRC (2024-06-05). African Union: AU, ICRC, and WFP Join Forces in Exhibition Highlighting Humanitarian Action in Africa. icrc.org

David Giesen (2024-06-05). Wednesday 6/5: SF Civic Center: the walking tour. indybay.org We meet at the black obelisk near the fountain in United Nations Plaza, across the street from The Strand Theater. San Francisco. Guide will be wearing a California Republic bicycle cap.

Tenants Against Policing (2024-06-05). Tuesday 6/11: Housing, not Headquarters! Action Against Cop Campus. indybay.org Meet at 1313 Road 20, San Pablo, CA, 94806…

G.G. Wasserman (2024-06-05). Aaron R. Aarons 1940 – 2024: Longtime Berkeley resident, political activist. (update). indybay.org Aaron R. Aarons 1940 — 2024 Obituary…

Gavrilah (2024-06-05). Wednesday 6/5: Close Gitmo Global Vigil First Wednesday of the Month! indybay.org Harry Bridges Plaza (across from the San Francisco Ferry Building)…

Center for Biological Diversity (2024-06-05). Lawsuit Challenges California Highway Expansion Project. indybay.org Draft Environmental Impact Report Obscures True Harms of Project…

Platypus Santa Cruz (2024-06-05). Thursday 6/6: Panel discussion on "Students and the Left" indybay.org McHenry Library, Room 2353 | 414 McHenry Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95064…

AJAY (2024-06-05). Monday 6/10: Energy Flows: From Garden to Community: A Blue Heart & Permaculture Guild Potluck. indybay.org PLACE for Sustainable Living | 1121 64th St, Oakland, CA 94608…

Angela (2024-06-05). Wednesday 6/5: Virtual Teach-In about Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | http: //tinyurl.com/PalestineWednesday…

Angela (2024-06-05). Saturday 6/8: San Diego Peace Vigil for Palestine. indybay.org Entry to Ocean Beach | Sunset Cliffs Blvd and W Point Loma Blvd | San Diego, CA…

Circo Zero (2024-06-05). Tuesday 6/18: Dykes in Dance: The histories and impact of dykes, lesbians and queer women in Bay Area da. indybay.org Wildcat Studios (2547 Eighth St, Berkeley)…

Production Assistant Sparkles (2024-06-05). Denied Unemployment in Vermont Because He Tested Positive for Legal Marijuana Cannabis. indybay.org

scott huminski (2024-06-05). DeSantis' Weaponized Justice – Lawfare. indybay.org DeSantis targeting of a anti-Police-State critic/activist and the firing of 2 elected progressive prosecutors while at the same time praising a prosecutor engaging in lawfare and weaponized justice.

Marvin Thomas (2024-06-05). Why did Ukrainian diplomats come to the United States? indybay.org Ukrainian parliamentarians visited Washington to obtain US permission to strike Russian territory with American weapons. Biden administration demanded to lower the age of mobilized citizens to 18 years old.

darrell (2024-06-05). Shoe toss on 7th street… indybay.org

Quanah Parker Brightman (2024-06-05). Thursday 7/18: #NativeLivesMatter Justice For Lakota Gall Brightman. indybay.org Superior Court of California County of Contra County | A.F. Bray Courthouse/Court Annex | 1020 Ward Street | Martinez, CA 94553…

Circo Zero (2024-06-05). Saturday 6/22: Collective Power: Working Without Hierarchy. indybay.org Temescal Arts Center (511 48th St, Oakland)…

Freedom Socialist Party (2024-06-05). Wednesday 7/24: Reading Circle — General Strike: A Key to Unlocking Worker Power Today. indybay.org New Valencia Hall | 747 Polk St (near Ellis), San Francisco | Also on Zoom: bit.ly/GeneralStrikeReadingCircle…

Lynda Carson (2024-06-05). Celebrating revolutionary art and banned books in defiance of fascism. indybay.org

Coalition To End Factory Farming (2024-06-05). Saturday 6/8: Yes on J To End Factory Farms in Sonoma County Volunteer Day! indybay.org 112 Glacier Ct, Petaluma, CA…

Friends of Gayle McLaughlin, RCF, FPM (2024-06-05). Friday 6/7: Richmond BANNER DROP and PEACE VIGIL. indybay.org San Luis Ave and Sacramento Ave. | Richmond, CA. 94804…

Circo Zero (2024-06-05). Saturday 6/15: Strengthening Solidarity Between Two-Spirits and Queer/Trans Palestinians. indybay.org Queer Arts Featured, 575 Castro Street, San Francisco…

SF City Workers For Justice (2024-06-05). Tuesday 6/4: Protest the Re-Election of London Breed at SEIU's Mayoral Candidate's Forum. indybay.org SEIU 1021 SF Office | 350 Rhode Island | San Francisco…

Angela (2024-06-05). Friday 6/7: Virtual Action Hour. indybay.org Zoom | afsc.org/events/action-hour-cease-fire-n……

Juanita MORE!, Alex U. Inn (2024-06-05). Sunday 6/23: People's March & Rally + Fern Alley Music Festival 2024: Honoring 1st Gay Liberation March. indybay.org Polk and Washington Streets | San Francisco, California 94109 | Rally & March: meet/start at Polk & Washington Streets, then we'll follow the same route of the very first SF Gay Liberation Protest to Fern Alley…

Intercultural Studies (2024-06-05). Thursday 6/6: Mass Grassroots Movements: An evening with Sharat Lin. indybay.org Media & Learning Center 111 (MLC 111) | De Anza College | 21250 Stevens Creek Blvd. | Cupertino, CA 95014 | or Zoom link: | fhda-edu.zoom.us/j/82901252322…

Angela (2024-06-05). Saturday 6/8: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "Where the Olive trees Weep" indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…

Anonymous (2024-06-05). A COMMUNIQUE FROM THE HUMBOLDT POOP TROOP. indybay.org CAL POLY HUMBOLDT NEW CLUB LAUNCH — THE POOP TROOP: Open to all (except fash). Fighting bullshit with dog shit. Because, like the jug, anything can be a weapon. Club activities held on and off campus.

Hannah Davenport (2024-06-05). Damning letter rubbishes Rishi Sunak's £2000 Labour tax attack. leftfootforward.org A letter from a chief Treasury civil servant has thrown cold water on Rishi Sunak's key attack line during the leaders debate. | During the first leaders debate on Tuesday evening, Rishi Sunak repeatedly made the claim that Labour would put up household taxes by £2000, which Keir Starmer strongly rebuked. Sunak said the figure was costed by "independent Treasury officials", which was reiterated by Claire Coutinho the Energy Secretary. | However the figure has been blasted as a "desperate lie" with a letter from James Bowler, the Treasury Permanent Secretary, further undermining the Prime Minister's claim…

Hannah Davenport (2024-06-05). Mick Lynch destroys Piers Morgan over 'there is no money' claim. leftfootforward.org 'There is plenty of money in the country, it's just a matter of whether you want to get some of it'

Chris Jarvis (2024-06-05). Second poll on first leaders debate finds Keir Starmer came out on top. leftfootforward.org Last night's head to head debate between Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer saw the two party leaders clash over tax, the NHS and the cost of living crisis. Immediately following the debate, YouGov However, a

Eloise Sacares (2024-06-05). A Labour government must make better living standards for all its key message. leftfootforward.org 'If elected, Labour will need to undertake a broad series of interventions to improve living standards. To win a second term, they will need to match those policies with effective messaging'

Hannah Davenport (2024-06-05). Keir Starmer outperformed Rishi Sunak on majority of key issues in leaders debate, says viewers. leftfootforward.org In a YouGov poll carried out after the first leaders debate between Keir Starmer and Rishi Sunak on ITV News, viewers thought that Starmer performed better on the majority of key debate issues. | On the core issues that were debated, the Labour leader was found to have performed significantly better on four out of six topics discussed. He fell just behind Sunak on the issue of immigration, which saw the leaders clash over the Rwanda policy. | Also on the issue of tax, the YouGov poll found viewers thought Sunak did better by 53% to 32%. Sunak hammered in throughout the debate a claim that Labour would put tax…

Lois Parshley (2024-06-05). Cloudy With A Chance Of Disaster. levernews.com

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-06-05). France and Ukraine Are Organizing a Military Bloc in African Countries. libya360.wordpress.com Unted World International Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky recently announced that he had opened embassies in 10 African countries. This is presented as a consequence of his long-term work to build a "strategic relationship" with Africa. A year ago, Dmitry Kuleba went on a tour to Africa. During May and June he visited Morocco, Mozambique, Rwanda,…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-06-05). Sergei Lavrov's Visit to Guinea. libya360.wordpress.com Mohamed Lamine KABA The consolidation of centuries-old bonds of friendship between two peoples united in a community of destiny. While the Western minority no longer has the monopoly on the power to decide what to do or not in the global dynamic, states formerly deprived of their right to self-determination are becoming determining players in…

MEE staff (2024-06-05). Lebanon: Gunman arrested after firing shots at US embassy. middleeasteye.net

Noor Bayoumi (2024-06-05). Saudi Arabia 'continuing mass killing' of Ethiopians and Yemenis at border. middleeasteye.net Saudi Arabia 'continuing mass killing' of Ethiopians and Yemenis at border | Mixed Migration Centre says international inaction has emboldened Riyadh to continue its abuses with impunity | | Saudi border guards keep watch along the border with Yemen in the al-Khubah area, southern Jizan prov…

Samia Lokmane (2024-06-05). EU elections: France's Muslims hope vote can help end 'criminal blindness' on Gaza. middleeasteye.net EU elections: France's Muslims hope vote can help end 'criminal blindness' on Gaza | The plight of Palestinians is one of the most pressing issues for French Muslim electors in the European polls | | A pedestrian walks past electoral signs bearing official campaign posters next to an inscription 'Free Pale…

Noor Bayoumi (2024-06-05). Egypt: How Sinai became a graveyard for education in ten years under Sisi. middleeasteye.net Egypt: How Sinai became a graveyard for education in ten years under Sisi | Schools destroyed, students and teachers killed, and children's right to education systematically violated, report finds | | The primary school in the village of al-Hamada, in Wadi el-Sahu, South Sinai governorate, o…

Editor (2024-06-05). Third U.S. farm worker infected with highly pathogenic bird flu virus. mronline.org As of May 31, 2024, 69 herds have been impacted across nine states, according to the USDA. Health authorities are also monitoring 350 people who have been exposed, but only 40 farm workers have consented to testing.

Editor (2024-06-05). Cisgender activists speak: Why is supporting trans rights important? mronline.org A mere decade after the Stonewall Rebellion, as the LGBTQIA+ community was winning some victories, the right wing began mobilizing to take them away. It began in Dade County, Florida, as former Miss America Anita Bryant led a campaign called "Save Our Children."

Cira Pascual Marquina (2024-06-05). Organizing ranchers in the Venezuelan Llanos: The Pancha Vásquez Commune (Part I). mronline.org How communards in the Venezuelan plains region produce, organize, and resist the impact of the U.S. blockade.

Editor (2024-06-05). The three great myths of NATO. mronline.org The self-proclaimed defence alliance sees itself as the guardian of law and democracy. In reality, it is leaving a blood trail of devastation across the world.

Staff (2024-06-05). Kerala: MediaOneTV headquarters attacked by BJP activists. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won one seat in Kerala — Thrissur represented by actor-turned-politician Suresh Gopi. It is considered a significant win for the saffron party where it has been trying to make inroads for quite some time now. It has registered its first Lok Sabha win in the southern …

Staff (2024-06-05). Historic triumph for Indian Union Muslim League, the party sends 3 stalwarts to Loksabha. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror In a thumbing victory, IUML continues its consistent legacy of electoral successes right from 1952 Loksabha Elections. The party retained it's bastions of Malapuram and Ponnani with a record breaking victory margin along with a blitzkrieg victory in Ramanathapuram, decimating the BJP and AIADMK Kerala registered a record winning the 3 of …

Staff (2024-06-05). Historic triumph for Indian Union Muslim League, the party sends 3 stalwarts to Loksabha. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror In a thumbing victory, IUML continues its consistent legacy of electoral successes right from 1952 Loksabha Elections. The party retained it's bastions of Malapuram and Ponnani with a record breaking victory margin along with a blitzkrieg victory in Ramanathapuram, decimating the BJP and AIADMK Kerala registered a record winning the 3 of …

Staff (2024-06-05). Prime Minister Modi to take oath on Saturday, submits resignation to President. muslimmirror.com New Delhi : Prime Minister Narendra Modi will take oath for a third time on Saturday, and in so doing, become the first (and only) three-term leader of the country since Congress stalwart Jawaharlal Nehru. Mr Modi met President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan in Delhi to submit his resignation, and that of his cabinet. …

Staff (2024-06-05). Amina Arif Kadiwala, an urdu medium student from Mumbai bags AIR 1 in NEET UG 2024. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff Amina Arif Kadiwala, an Urdu medium student, has achieved an extraordinary feat by securing the first position in the All India NEET UG 2024 examination. Hailing from Madni High School in Jogeshwari, Mumbai, Amina outshone approximately 25 lakh students across India to claim the top spot. Her success is particularly remarkable …

Staff (2024-06-05). Was the world unaware of Gandhi until the film about him was released? muslimmirror.com By Ram Puniyani In an interview to ABP on 29th May, Prime Minister Modi stated that "In the last 75 years, wasn't it our responsibility to make Mahatma Gandhi known across the world? Forgive me, but nobody knew Mahatma Gandhi " till the film on him was released in 1982. When he was saying this …

Staff (2024-06-05). Amina Arif Kadiwala, an urdu medium student from Mumbai bags AIR 1 in NEET UG 2024. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff Amina Arif Kadiwala, an Urdu medium student, has achieved an extraordinary feat by securing the first position in the All India NEET UG 2024 examination. Hailing from Madni High School in Jogeshwari, Mumbai, Amina outshone approximately 25 lakh students across India to claim the top spot. Her success is particularly remarkable …

Peoples Dispatch (2024-06-05). Communist Mayor Daniel Jadue arrested and given 120 days of preventative detention. peoplesdispatch.org The mayor of the Recoleta Municipality in Santiago, Chile, Daniel Jadue was arrested on Monday, June 3, after a judge in Santiago ordered he be held in preventative detention for 120 days over the "People's Pharmacy Case". Judge Paulina Moya, who made the ruling, considered that the mayor is a danger to society. | The ruling took place in the fourth hearing where the charges against Jadue were presented by the Prosecutor of Metropolitan Center North and formalized. Jadue stands accused of bribery, tax fraud, fraud, and disloyal administration, while leading the Chilean Association of People's Pharmacies (ACHIFARP…

Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2024-06-05). Cambodia and Cuba promote friendship ties. plenglish.com Phnom Penh, Jun 5 (Prensa Latina) The president of the Union of Youth Federations of Cambodia (UYFC), Hun Many, and Cuban Ambassador here, Milena Zaldivar, agreed on Wednesday to promote friendship ties between that organization and the Cuban Young Communist League (UJC, in Spanish).

Ana Luisa Brown (2024-06-05). Panamanian authorities call on people to get vaccinated against flu. plenglish.com Panama, Jun 5 (Prensa Latina) Panamanian health authorities urgently called on the population to get vaccinated against influenza, in view of the increase in the number of cases and deaths due to the disease.

Luis Linares Petrov (2024-06-05). Bolivia deals million-dollar blow to drug trafficking. plenglish.com La Paz, Jun 5 (Prensa Latina) The number of recent blows dealt by the Bolivian police against drug trafficking amounts to more than three million dollars, according to Government Minister Eduardo del Castillo.

Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2024-06-05). Cuba ratifies commitment to environmental protection. plenglish.com We renew, every year on June 5, our commitment to protect our country's environment and biodiversity, President Miguel Diaz-Canel wrote on his X profile. | We are facing challenges, such as desertification and drought, but only together we can strengthen our resilience, said the Cuban head of State, who called for actions for a sustainable future. | National People's Power Assembly (Parliament) President Esteban Lazo, in turn, assured that "Cuba reaffirms its commitment to promote the protection and conservation of the environment and the fight against climate change." | World Environment Day was established by…

Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2024-06-05). Cuba calls to halt desertification on World Environment Day. plenglish.com Havana, Jun 5 (Prensa Latina) Cuba joins the global celebration of World Environment Day on Wednesday, with a broad program of activities focused on reflecting on the loss of biodiversity and desertification.

Luis Linares Petrov (2024-06-05). UNHCR considers alarming the lack of protection for migrants. plenglish.com United Nations, Jun 5 (Prensa Latina) The lack of protection services on the main routes used by refugees and migrants is alarming, and the situation has worsened in recent years, the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) warned.

Javier Arana Villasusa (2024-06-05). India-Nepal hydroelectric project moves forward. plenglish.com Kathmandu, Jun 5 (Prensa Latina) Nepal's Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal today witnessed the last blast marking the end of tunnel excavation of the joint hydroelectric project with India in Nepal's Sankhuwasabha district.

Ana Luisa Brown (2024-06-05). The world is living with the highest number of armed conflicts. plenglish.com Stockholm, Jun 5 (Prensa Latina) The number of armed conflicts in which several States have been involved rose to 59 in the last year and the world lives today with the highest number of these processes since they began to be counted in 1946.

Javier Arana Villasusa (2024-06-05). Syria inaugurates information and communications technology fair. plenglish.com Damascus, Jun 5 (Prensa Latina) The tenth edition of the HITEC Information and Communications Technology Exhibition began today at the fairgrounds of this capital, with the participation of 150 local and international brands.

Luis Linares Petrov (2024-06-05). Chilean internationalists highlight the work of Prensa Latina. plenglish.com Santiago de Chile, Jun 5 (Prensa Latina) The Latin American Information Agency, Prensa Latina, is essential for breaking the blockade of the large media consortiums, assured members of the Group of Internationalists of Solidarity for Cuba.

Luis Linares Petrov (2024-06-05). St. Petersburg Economic Forum begins. plenglish.com Saint Petersburg, Russia, Jun 5 (Prensa Latina) The 27th edition of the Saint Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), which has more than 20 years of history and is consolidated as one of the most important business events in Russia, was inaugurated on June 5th and will run until the 8th, with the participation of more than 17 thousand people from 130 countries.

Alina Ramos Martin (2024-06-05). Brazil: 13 deaths from leptospirosis in damaged state. plenglish.com Brasilia, Jun 5 (Prensa Latina) At least 13 persons died of leptospirosis from May 1 until today, as a result of the heavy floods that devastated Rio Grande do Sul, the Health Secretariat of the Brazilian state informed.

Alina Ramos Martin (2024-06-05). Russia accuses Switzerland of losing its neutrality status. plenglish.com Moscow, Jun 5 (Prensa Latina) Switzerland is moving away from its status as a neutral country by not inviting Russia to the conference on Ukraine, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said in this capital.

Ana Luisa Brown (2024-06-05). Latin America's exports grow in first quarter of 2024. plenglish.com Washington, Jun 5 (Prensa Latina) The value of Latin America's goods exports grew 1.3 percent year-on-year during the first quarter of 2024, according to a report from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB).

Pedro Pozas Terrados (2024-06-05). The Great Apes Law: a democratic and constitutional principle. pressenza.com On 30 May 2019, the Great Ape Project Association filed a complaint with SEPRONA for the alleged mistreatment of dolphins at the Madrid Zoo, for using them in circus shows when they are sick with wounds on their skin. The inspection that should have been carried out strongly recommended that independent veterinarians carry it out, but this was not the case. Claiming to have found nothing, and without prior notice, the zoo sued Project Great Ape (PGS) for defamation on 14 February 2020 for publishing the story in the press. In a long legal process, the zoo lost in the Court of First Instance, appealed, lost in the…

Pressenza Philippines (2024-06-05). WCC ATC and Partner Institutions Host RISE 2024: ICREATE Conference Fostering Global Collaboration in Research and Innovation #1/4 Series. pressenza.com by Genevieve Balance Kupang | 03.06.24 — Binalonan, Philippines. The WCC Aeronautical and Technological College (WCC ATC) proudly hosted the inaugural RISE 2024: ICREATE, the 1st International Conference on Research and Exhibits on Aviation and Aeronautics, Tourism, Engineering, and Education on May 28 and 29, 2024. This landmark event was co-hosted by the University of Luzon, University of Eastern Pangasinan, Señor Tesoro College, Pangasinan State University-Lingayen Campus, Lyceum Northwestern University, and Baguio Central University. This brought together distinguished guests, esteemed colleagues, and i…

Pressenza IPA (2024-06-05). "Now more than ever": National Reconciliation Week in Australia. pressenza.com Now more than ever" is the theme of National Reconciliation Week in Australia, which runs from 27 May to 3 June. | A wide range of activities, including Indigenous art exhibitions, Aboriginal site walks with lessons in natural medicine, panel discussions, cultural evenings, official events, and even an open training session at a professional football club, aim to raise awareness and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the Australian community. | This year's week takes on particular intensity and significance following the negative outcome of the 14 October plebiscite, popularly known…

BAN Toxics (2024-06-05). Healthcare Waste Generation, Segregation, and Public Awareness: Key Issues Identified in Eastern Visayas Inception Workshop. pressenza.com Tacloban City, Philippines — The Philippine Healthcare and Mercury Wastes Management Project (PHCWMP) concluded its second leg of regional inception meetings in Eastern Visayas with high hopes after identifying possible interventions to address key healthcare waste challenges at the project's partner hospital. | The Region 8 Inception Meeting and Validation Workshop was held on May 30-31, 2024, and was attended by representatives from the pollution control unit of the partner hospital, the Eastern Visayas Medical Center (EVMC), as well as representatives from the Region 8 offices of the Department of Enviro…

EcoWaste Coalition (2024-06-05). EcoWaste Coalition Finds More Mislabeled Lead-Containing "Lead-Free" Paints. pressenza.com New "made in China" paints previously marked "made in Thailand" still contain lead despite the "no Pb" symbol on the label | Quezon City. As World Environment Day is observed on June 5, the toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition revealed it has detected violative levels of lead on seven colors of an imported spray paint brand despite the "no Pb" icon on the can (Pb is the symbol for lead from Latin plumbum). | While some elements of the product labeling and packaging have changed, the newly repackaged Korona Spray Paints were still found non-compliant with the regulation banning lead in excess of 90 parts per…

Bereket Alemayehu (2024-06-05). First-ever Korea-Africa Summit 2024: Ethiopian, Nigerian, and Egyptians protest. pressenza.com South Korea is hosting the first-ever Korea-Africa Summit since the Korean government was founded in 1948 by inviting delegations from 48 African countries, about 30 of whom were state leaders. | During the summit's opening on Tuesday morning, June 4, 2024, Africans who live in Korea from Ethiopia, Nigeria, and Egypt gathered to protest their leaders being invited to the country in Ilsan City, Goyang, Gyeonggi Province, where the two-day summit taking place. ⚪ | ⚪ Ethiopians in Korea staged a protest against Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali of Ethiopia, since he took power in 2018 nearly a million Ethiop…

presstv.ir (2024-06-05). Nasrallah thanks Iran for supporting regional nations, resistance. presstv.ir The secretary general of Lebanon's Hezbollah expresses his gratitude to Iran for its "steadfast" support for peoples and resistance movements in the region.

presstv.ir (2024-06-05). Gunman fires shots at US embassy in Lebanon. presstv.ir A gunman fired shots at the US embassy in Lebanon and was injured in an exchange of fire with the army.

presstv.ir (2024-06-05). Thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters march in Paris. presstv.ir Protesters in Paris marched, demanding a ceasefire in Gaza as the conflict in the region is about to enter its eighth month.

presstv.ir (2024-06-05). Pakistan battles forest fires amidst heat wave. presstv.ir Authorities in Pakistan battled forest fires in multiple areas, including the capital Islamabad, on Friday (May 31) as the country grappled with heat waves and dry weather.

presstv.ir (2024-06-05). Iran's acting foreign minister meets with President Assad in Damascus. presstv.ir Bagheri Kani was in Syria on the second leg of his regional tour after visiting Lebanon.

presstv.ir (2024-06-05). Hamas: Crimes against Palestinian prisoners among core issues of Al-Aqsa Storm. presstv.ir Hamas says the issue of Palestinian prisoners was among the core issues of Operation Al-Aqsa Storm launched by Gaza-based groups on October 7 last year.

presstv.ir (2024-06-05). Polls open in South Africa's most competitive election since end of apartheid. presstv.ir South Africans started voting on Wednesday in an election that could mark a big political shift if the governing African National Congress party loses its majority as opinion polls suggest.

presstv.ir (2024-06-05). Leftist Sheinbaum wins Mexican election. presstv.ir The landslide victory of Claudia Sheinbaum at the Mexican presidential election is a reflection of the widespread popularity of the economic and social welfare programs enacted by her predecessor.

presstv.ir (2024-06-05). India election shock: Modi's party loses majority after stunning setback. presstv.ir Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi declares victory in parliamentary elections, however, his Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) failed to secure an outright national majority.

presstv.ir (2024-06-05). Spanish farmers head towards French border to protest ahead of EU elections. presstv.ir Spanish farmers were headed towards the French border where they planned to block roads in protest ahead of the European election.

presstv.ir (2024-06-05). Russia welcomes Iran's bid to gain observer status in EAEU. presstv.ir Deputy Prime Minister Alexey Overchuk said a decision to admit Iran as an observer member in the EAEU could come at the end of December.

presstv.ir (2024-06-05). Iran calls on IAEA to observe impartiality in its reports. presstv.ir Tehran says it has fully complied with its commitments under the Comprehensive Safeguards Agreement.

presstv.ir (2024-06-05). Swedish politician warns against far-right alliance ahead of EU elections. presstv.ir A member of the European parliament from the Swedish Social Democratic party has warned against a far-right alliance, just few days ahead of key EU elections.

ptcnews.tv (2024-06-05). Lok Sabha Election 2024: US refrains from commenting on results; Maldives Prez Muizzu, Italy PM Meloni congratulate Modi. ptcnews.tv Lok Sabha Election 2024: India's Lok Sabha elections have received international praise, with many nations hailing it as the 'largest exercise of democracy in history' and congratulating Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his party's victory. | The United States (US) Spokesperson, Matthew Miller, praised the Indian government and voters for successfully completing the massive election process. However, the United States did not comment on specific outcomes, instead taking a neutral stance on global electoral winners and losers. "I'm also not going to comment on winners and losers in elections as is our case around…

Raúl Rodríguez (2024-06-05). Canadá vuelve a vencer a Cuba en partido de la élite en el voleibol. radiohc.cu La Habana, 5 jun (RHC).- Apoyada en un bloqueo superlativo, Canadá se impuso a Cuba 3 sets a 1, en el comienzo de la segunda semana de la Liga de Naciones de Voleibol (VNL).

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-06-05). Ucrania debe reconocer realidad territorial para negociar, dice Rusia. radiohc.cu La Habana, 5 jun (RHC) Rusia está abierta a las negociaciones sobre Ucrania, pero para ello deben reconocerse las actuales realidades territoriales, afirmó hoy el viceministro de Asuntos Exteriores Mijaíl Galuzin.

noreply (2024-06-05). Larry About Russian Patience… smoothiex12.blogspot.com Washington is filled with ignorant and uncultured people, including Pentagon and CIA. So, they project due to their low intellectual and cultural levels. US Armed Forces have no grip on modern warfare being led by obviously incompetent leaders. Keep in mind also, "red lines" term is not what Russians initiated, it is a construct which is purely western in its origin. It is a catch phrase and a stupid one at that. Russia will strike when she needs and how she needs. Keep in mind that the US has a number of bases which are within 60-90 minutes of flight of 3M14 Kalibr or Kh-101, 6-9 minutes by Kinzhal and 3M22…

tvbrics (2024-06-05). 27th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum starts in Russia. tvbrics.com It is attended by 18,600 participants from more than 130 countries…

tvbrics (2024-06-05). Brazil wants to attract Saudi investors in the energy sector. tvbrics.com This will have a positive impact on the economies of both countries…

tvbrics (2024-06-05). Ethiopia hosts competition for Chinese language proficiency. tvbrics.com The Sino-Ethiopian partnership is being developed with the participation of young people‚Å…

tvbrics (2024-06-05). Laureates of major international music competitions to take part in Iyun'skoe sozvuchie concert. tvbrics.com They will perform popular works of Russian and foreign classics…

tvbrics (2024-06-05). Brazilian municipality celebrates World Environment Week. tvbrics.com World Environment Day is celebrated on 5 June…

tvbrics (2024-06-05). Tunisian experts discuss the impact of artificial intelligence on creativity and intellectual property. tvbrics.com Artificial intelligence makes it possible to introduce new methods into artistic creation‚Å…

tvbrics (2024-06-05). Vladimir Putin congratulates Narendra Modi on success of Bharatiya Janata Party in parliamentary elections. tvbrics.com The two sides agreed to develop co-operation…

tvbrics (2024-06-05). China and Saudi Arabia open new direct flight between cities. tvbrics.com The flight time is about 9 hours…

tvbrics (2024-06-05). New Development Bank to provide about US$500 million to address heavy rainfall in Rio Grande do Sul. tvbrics.com State authorities will receive about US$600 million more from three state-owned banks…

tvbrics (2024-06-05). India prepares for the International Health, Sports, and Fitness Festival. tvbrics.com The event could become the largest bodybuilding competition in Asia…

tvbrics (2024-06-05). Ethiopia sets up production of textiles by utilising local raw materials. tvbrics.com This is according to the Manufacturing Industry Development Institute…

tvbrics (2024-06-05). India turns 50,000 hectares of land into green forests. tvbrics.com India's state-owned coal and lignite industries have successfully converted about 50,000 hectares of barren land in coal mining areas into green forests…

Kate Litman (2024-06-05). The Weekly Round-Up: Northern Ireland strikes down anonymity law and protestors convicted in Hong Kong. ukhumanrightsblog.com In UK news The High Court in Belfast struck down sections 12 to 16 of the Justice (Sexual Offences and Trafficking Victims) Act (Northern Ireland) 2022 on Friday. The law granted automatic anonymity to people who are suspected of sexual offences where an allegation has been made to the police or the police have taken …

newleftreview (2024-06-05). Joy Neumeyer: Moscow's Story. newleftreview.org Joy Neumeyer on Jade McGlynn, Memory Makers and Russia's War. Twin studies, scholarly and less so, of the uses of the past in Putin's war for Ukraine.

WSWS (2024-06-05). Biden issues Trump-style executive order eliminating right to asylum. wsws.org On Tuesday, exactly 85 years after Jewish refugees fleeing Nazi Germany aboard the MS St. Louis were denied entry to the US, President Joe Biden issued an executive order virtually eliminating the right of migrants to claim asylum.

WSWS (2024-06-05). Australia: Fair Work Commission hands down miserly minimum wage increase. wsws.org The ruling will see around 25 percent of Australian workers—mostly low-paid, part-time or casual—fall further behind the soaring cost of living over the next year.

WSWS (2024-06-05). NATO plans Europe-wide escalation of war against Russia. wsws.org To rush US troops from Europe's Atlantic ports across the continent to fight Russia, NATO is identifying "transport corridors" in which local laws would be suspended.

WSWS (2024-06-05). Exhausted Massachusetts nurse drives off top of parking garage. wsws.org The near-fatal accident at Boston's Faulkner Hospital calls attention to the increasing problem of drowsy driving among nurses.

WSWS (2024-06-05). "What the people want and what the bureaucracy wants are in conflict": University of California academic workers speak out as state-wide Gaza strike expands. wsws.org While students have taken a courageous stand, the working class must intervene through industrial action to force an end to the war and to the attacks on the right to free speech.

WSWS (2024-06-05). Massive job cuts loom at Alstom factories in eastern Germany. wsws.org Barely a year after the so-called "Future Contract" was agreed between Germany's biggest trade union, IG Metall, and the rail vehicle manufacturer Alstom, it is already clear that massive relocations of production and redundancies are on the cards.

WSWS (2024-06-05). SEP (Australia) calls for the freedom of Bogdan Syrotiuk on podcast. wsws.org Max Boddy and Oscar Grenfell called on listeners of the Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove podcast to oppose the political frame-up of Bogdan Syrotiuk.

WSWS (2024-06-05). Modi and his Hindu supremacist BJP cling to power after major Indian election losses. wsws.org The elections have underlined that far from being an unstoppable force, the Modi government is a regime of extreme crisis that sits atop a political and social volcano.

newleftreview (2024-06-05). Oliver Eagleton: Stakeholder Capitalism, Again. newleftreview.org Oliver Eagleton on Will Hutton, This Time No Mistakes. Lessons for the incoming Labour government on humanizing British capitalism, from a proselytizer of Blair's Third Way.

David Matthau (2024-06-05). Congressman Andy Kim wins Democratic U.S. Senate primary race. whyy.org

theonion (2024-06-05). SATIRE: Mexico Elects First Female President. theonion.com Claudia Sheinbaum, an environmental scientist and former mayor of Mexico City, was overwhelmingly elected Mexico's first female president, a historic milestone in a country rife with gender-based violence and a strong culture of machismo. What do you think?

Agence France-Presse (2024-06-05). Multinational operation breaks up scheme for sabotaging Interpol red notices. scmp.com The FBI and European crime agencies mounted raids on a group suspected of running a scheme to pay millions of dollars in bribes to officials in return for blocking Interpol red notices.

The Independent (2024-06-05). Computer illiteracy frustrates gov't programs in Kaabong. independent.co.ug Kaabong, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kaabong district leaders are irked by the lack of computer skills among their staff. They say this has affected several government programs and orchestrated poor service delivery. They say that community-based officers such as Parish Chiefs and Extension workers, are not performing their duties in line with their job description …

Andrea GIORGETTA (2024-06-05). Maldives: Report submitted to the United Nations Human Rights Committee. fidh.org Today, the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) submitted a report to the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Committee (CCPR) ahead of the CCPR's review of the Maldives' second periodic report under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR).
The report, jointly prepared with Maldivian Democracy Network (MDN), details human rights violations that are inconsistent with the Maldives' legal obligations under various provisions of the ICCPR with regard to: (…) | – |

The Independent (2024-06-05). BoU maintains Central Bank Rate at 10.25% to prevent rise in inflation. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Bank of Uganda has opted to keep the Central Bank Rate at a high 10.25 per cent for the next two months, following a renewed rise in inflation. The CBR is an indicative interest rate that the Central Bank uses to influence the cost of money, either upwards or …

Fred Pearce, Yale Environment 360 (2024-06-05). The pollution paradox: How cleaning up smog drives ocean warming. grist.org They call it "The Blob." A vast expanse of ocean stretching from Alaska to California periodically The Blob first formed in 2013 and spread across an area of the northeast Pacific the size of Canada. It lasted for three years and keeps coming back — most recently <...

Staff (2024-06-05). Slovenia recognizes Palestinian statehood. muslimnews.co.uk Slovenia parliament on Tuesday approved the recognition of an independent Palestinian state, rejecting a proposal to call a referendum. Slovenian lawmakers voted with 52 in favor and zero against recognition in the 90-seat parliament. The remaining MPs were not present for the vote. hol hol hol hol hol hol hol hol hol hol hol hol …

Agencies (2024-06-05). TikTok says hackers targeted brands and celebrity accounts, including CNN. scmp.com Reality TV star Paris Hilton was among those targeted in the cyberattack, but her account was not compromised, an insider says.

Bloomberg (2024-06-05). Brexiteer Nigel Farage hit by milkshake as he kicks off UK election campaign. scmp.com A woman hurled a drink at the Reform UK leader outside a pub in Clacton in a throwback to a similar moment in Newcastle in 2019.

noemail (2024-06-05). PM Modi extends wishes to UP CM Yogi Adityanath on his 52nd birthday. devdiscourse.com Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended wishes to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on his 52nd birthday. On social media handle X, in a post, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "Birthday wishes to Uttar Pradesh CM, Yogi Adityanath Ji on his birthday. He is working for UP's progress and for empowering the poor and downtrodden. I wish him a long and healthy life in the times to come."

noemail (2024-06-05). Assam floods: Death toll touches 25, over 10 districts affected. devdiscourse.com The flood situation in Assam has worsened, claiming seven more lives and taking the death toll to 25. Cyclone Remal has brought about intense rainfall in Assam, leading to widespread flooding.

Reuters (2024-06-05). UK election 2024: why immigration is a major issue. scmp.com British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is promising to cut immigration levels if his Conservative Party wins next month's election, making the issue one of the major battlegrounds of the upcoming vote.

Rosemary Sorensen (2024-06-05). Vic Government's Registry sell-off plan inflates debt hysteria. independentaustralia.net

Maxime Duriez (2024-06-05). Russia: Reproductive rights at risk and the anti-gender movement against the backdrop of war. fidh.org

Hugo GABBERO (2024-06-05). India: Judicial harassment against community rights and human rights defender Ibrahim Dafadar. fidh.org

nosihle (2024-06-05). Celebrating World Environment Day. sanews.gov.za Celebrating World Environment Day | The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has called on all South Africans to join the international community in celebrating World Environment Day 2024. | World Environment Day is being celebrated under the theme, "Accelerating land restoration, drought resilience and desertification progress". | The theme highlights the importance of accelerating the implementation of interventions aimed at addressing land degradation, desertification and minimising the impacts of drought at all levels. | "As South Africans, we should combine local actions and land rest…

noemail (2024-06-05). Omar Abdullah Thanks Voters After Election Defeat in Baramulla. devdiscourse.com A day after conceding defeat in the Baramulla constituency for the Lok Sabha elections, National Conference (NC) vice president Omar Abdullah extended his heartfelt gratitude to the voters for sustaining democratic values.

Guest Blogger (2024-06-05). Half Of German E-Car Buyers Regret Their Purchase or Lease! wattsupwiththat.com "In the long-term trend, e-mobility has always been in the minority, but now we have reached a new low."

The Independent (2024-06-05). Ugandan students encouraged to learn Chinese language for brighter career prospects. independent.co.ug KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | A Ugandan education official has encouraged the country's students to pursue Chinese language studies. "All our students should learn Chinese because most of the jobs or opportunities come when you know at least two foreign languages," said Hilda Ayebare, assistant curriculum specialist for foreign languages at the Uganda National Curriculum …

Agence France-Presse (2024-06-05). Joe Biden moves to seal US-Mexico border, as rematch with Donald Trump looms. scmp.com The US president signed a long-awaited executive order to 'gain control' of the southern frontier with Mexico, after record numbers of illegal border crossings sparked concerns among US voters.

Hugo GABBERO (2024-06-05). Thailand: Pro-Democracy activist and MP Chonthicha Jangrew sentenced to two years in prison. fidh.org

newleftreview (2024-06-05). Sahra Wagenknecht: Condition of Germany. newleftreview.org Interview with a prominent leader of the German left on the state of her country, currently the epicentre of converging crises—geopolitical, economic, environmental. With politics swerving right under an SPD-led government, flux and refoundation on the left.

noemail (2024-06-05). Mumbai: Pre-monsoon rain lashes several parts of city. devdiscourse.com The heavy pre-monsoon rains lashed several areas of Mumbai such as Dadar, Chembur, Kandiwali, Goregaon, Borivali, etc. on Wednesday morning. The arrival of pre-monsoon rains has provided a significant respite from the heat for the people of the city.

Human Rights Watch (2024-06-05). Saudi Arabia: ILO Forced Labor Complaint a Wake-Up Call. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Members of global trade union Building and Wood Workers' International Union (BWI) file a forced labor complaint against the government of Saudi Arabia on June 5, 2024 at the International Labour Organisation (ILO) in Geneva. | © 2024 Maria Moschou / Regardirect.ch | (Geneva) — A forced labor complaint against the Saudi Arabian government filed by a global trade union is a significant warning to Saudi authorities and businesses and investors in the country about the predictable and preventable migrant labor abuses associated with the government's Vision 2030 plan that relies…

themoscowtimes (2024-06-05). Putin's Daughters to Attend St. Petersburg Economic Forum. themoscowtimes.com Observers say this year will mark the first time both of Putin's daughters will be featured as speakers at the annual showcase.

Guest Blogger (2024-06-05). Almost All Recent Global Warming Caused by Green Air Policies — Shock Revelation From NASA. wattsupwiththat.com Fewer fuel particles injected into the atmosphere reduce cloud droplet density and this leads to clouds that reflect less solar radiation back into space.

P. Kenneth Burns (2024-06-05). Conaway wins Democratic primary in New Jersey's 3rd Congressional District. whyy.org What questions do you have about the 2024 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? Dr. Herb Conaway bested Asw. Carol Murphy and three other candidates to win the Democratic primary for the 3rd Congressional District seat. Conaway will now focus on bagging the seat currently occupied by U.S. Rep. Andy Kim, Conaway said voters recognized the experience that he brought to the table. | "C…

noemail (2024-06-05). Sports Roundup: Gauff Triumphs, Mavericks Extend GM, NBA Fraud Scandal. devdiscourse.com Following is a summary of current sports news briefs.

The Independent (2024-06-05). World Cup Qualifiers: Three foreign based players join Cranes camp. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Three foreign-based players have joined the Uganda Cranes camp for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers clash against Botswana. The Uganda Cranes will face Botswana on Friday, June 7, 2024, in their first game, and on June 10, against Algeria. Both games are scheduled to kick off at 7: 00 PM under …

Margaux Hourigat (2024-06-05). A PROGRAMME OFFICER IN THE EUROPE OFFICE – PERMANENT CONTRACT. fidh.org BACKROUND
| The FIDH (International Federation for Human Rights) is an international human rights NGO. Since 1922, it has been committed to defending all civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights as defined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. As the transformation of societies is first and foremost the responsibility of local actors, its activities aim to strengthen their capacity for action and their influence. The FIDH federates 188 national human rights associations (…) | – |

Iain Overton (2024-06-05). UK Goods Trade Down £44 Billion in Five Years — but Government Still Tries to Sell it as 'Cause for Celebration and Renewed Pride'. bylinetimes.com

The Independent (2024-06-05). Makerere ordered to pay shs100m for denying Prof. Jean Barya a post-retirement contract. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Makerere University Staff Appeals Tribunal has overturned a decision by the University's Appointments Board to deny law Professor, John Jean Barya, a post-retirement contract. The Tribunal, chaired by the newly appointed chairperson, Dr Henry Onoria also awarded Prof. Barya 100 million Shillings in general damages and directed the board …

The Independent (2024-06-05). Makerere ordered to pay shs100m for denying Prof Barya a post-retirement contract. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Makerere University Staff Appeals Tribunal has overturned a decision by the university's Appointments Board to deny law Professor, John Jean Barya, a post-retirement contract. The Tribunal, chaired by the newly appointed chairperson, Dr Henry Onoria, also awarded Prof. Barya 100 million Shillings in general damages and directed the board …

Staff (2024-06-05). The punishment for raising the Palestinian flag in the French Parliament. muslimnews.co.uk A harsh The punishment was imposed on Sebastien Delogu, a Member of Parliament for France Unbowed (LFI) Party, preventing him from doing his job as a people's representative for two weeks, and reducing his salary by half for two months, because he raised the Palestinian flag last Tuesday, during a parliamentary session dedicated to discussing …

Human Rights Watch (2024-06-05). Taiwan: New President Should Deliver on Rights Promises. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te delivers an acceptance speech during his inauguration ceremony, Taipei, Taiwan, Monday, May 20, 2024. | © AP Photo/Chiang Ying-ying | (Taipei) — Taiwan's new government should demonstrate its commitment to human rights by strengthening protections for marginalized communities, Human Rights Watch said in a letter to President Lai Ching-te. President Lai, who was inaugurated on May 20, 2024, should focus on safeguarding the rights of refugees, migrant workers, and LGBT people."As Taiwan's new leader, President Lai Ching-te has an opportunity to…

Prof. Matthew Penney (2024-06-05). Individual, National, General — Obscuring Poverty in Post-Pandemic Japan. asia-pacificresearch.com

Agence France-Presse (2024-06-05). Hunter Biden's drug use in focus as gun trial begins: 'No one is above the law'. scmp.com The proceedings complicate Democrats' efforts to keep the focus on Trump, the first former US president ever to be convicted of a crime.

The Independent (2024-06-05). Equity Bank has eyes on 35 million trees as world marks World Environment Day. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As Uganda joined the rest of the world today to mark World Environment Day, Equity Bank has reiterated their commitment to supporting projects dedicated to clean energy, environmental preservation, and combating climate change. In a statement to mark World Environment Day, Equity Bank Uganda said they will join Equity Group's …

Cory Sharber (2024-06-05). Odunde, art festivals and Pride events this weekend in Philly. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Loud guitars, good eats and pretty pictures will be found throughout Philadelphia this weekend as the region also celebrates the annual Odunde Festival and Pride Month. | The On Sunday, the festival will wrap up…

Bilal Cleland (2024-06-05). Media stifles Gaza narrative. independentaustralia.net

noemail (2024-06-05). Moderna-Merck's Melanoma Breakthrough & Health Updates. devdiscourse.com Following is a summary of current health news briefs.

The Independent (2024-06-05). Ugandan Researchers: Blood test can diagnose early forms of heart disease. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Researchers at the Uganda Heart Institute (UHI) have revealed that now they can diagnose heart complications in children using a blood test. During a research dissemination conference at Kabira Country Club in Kampala, organized by Uganda Heart Institute, researchers revealed that early intervention for sore throats among children can help …

EDWIN (2024-06-05). BMA warns it will not tolerate illegal immigrants. sanews.gov.za BMA warns it will not tolerate illegal immigrants | The Commissioner of the Border Management Authority (BMA), Dr Michael Masiapato, has issued a stern warning to travellers, who are in contravention of the Immigration Act of South Africa. | Last night, during a routine intelligence-driven operation, 25 travellers were intercepted and deported by the BMA Immigration officials at OR Tambo International Airport (ORTIA), who were trying to enter South Africa illegally. | Of those,13 Bangladeshis and three Pakistanis were found to be in possess…

NEO (2024-06-05). The strength of democracy. sanews.gov.za The strength of democracy | Many will be wondering how South Africa's seventh democratic government will be constituted following the recent elections that resulted in no political party gaining an outright majority to lead the country for the next five years. | Citizens did their part in exercising their right to vote as pointed out by Section 19 of the Constitution which states that every adult citizen has the right to free, fair and regular elections. | The results of the seventh National and Provincial Elections released on Sunday showed that the African National Congress (ANC) garnered 159 seats in the 400-m…

Andrea GIORGETTA (2024-06-05). The Iran Notes – Iran's women: Discriminated, persecuted, and oppressed. fidh.org

The Independent (2024-06-05). New report challenges Govts on renewable energy pledges. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Countries around the world have a major opportunity to set stronger plans for achieving the global goal of tripling renewable power by 2030. A new analysis from the International Energy Agency (IEA) finds that countries have a significant opportunity over the coming months to develop clear plans for boosting …

Margaux Hourigat (2024-06-05). Consultancy – Irishaid Programme. fidh.org Innovative online and in-person advocacy to influence local human rights change Terms of reference for a final evaluation of the project The applicants for the evaluation must provide:
1. A technical offer composed of a presentation of the methodological approach, a timetable for the execution of the evaluation and the references of the consultant(s) (detailed Curriculum/a) 2. A detailed financial offer (in euros, showing all the headings, unit costs, number of units, etc.) (…) | – |

nosihle (2024-06-05). Kodwa resigns as Sport Minister. sanews.gov.za Kodwa resigns as Sport Minister | Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Zizi Kodwa has announced his immediate resignation. | This comes as Kodwa challenges charges against him, which he has denied. The Minister appeared in the Palm Ridge Magistrate's Court on Wednesday in connection with allegations that he received about R1.7 million in bribes. | "Kodwa has informed the President that he will resign as Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture and Member of Cabinet, after being formally charged. He expresses his sincere appreciation to the President and the governing party for the opportunity to serve the nation. | "He al…

The Independent (2024-06-05). Iran initiates vetting process for presidential candidates. independent.co.ug TEHRAN, Iran | Xinhua | Iran's Constitutional Council spokesman Hadi Tahan Nazif announced on Tuesday the start of the process to vet the registered candidates for the country's 14th presidential election, scheduled for June 28. Tahan Nazif said in an interview with state-run IRIB TV that the council sought to complete the assessment of candidates' …

GABIK (2024-06-05). Humanitarian aid, service restoration underway in KZN. sanews.gov.za Humanitarian aid, service restoration underway in KZN | The KwaZulu-Natal government remains on the ground to provide humanitarian assistance to the families that have been displaced by devastating floods following heavy rains that have battered parts of the province on Monday night. | The heavy rains, accompanied by strong winds, wreaked havoc in various parts of the province, affecting five districts, including eThekwini Metro, Ilembe, King Cetshwayo, Umzinyathi, Amajuba and Umkhanyakude District Municipalities. | The preliminary reports indicate that at least 11 people have died, and these include seven people…

themoscowtimes (2024-06-05). Moscow to Deploy More Military Instructors in Burkina Faso. themoscowtimes.com "Russian instructors work here and their number will increase," Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said at a news conference in the capital Ouagadougou.

hindustantimes (2024-06-05). NATO Nation Slovenia's Big Move, Recognizes Palestinian State As U.S., Germany & France Oppose. hindustantimes.com Slovenia, a European country, became the fourth after Norway, Ireland, and Spain to acknowledge Palestine as an independent state. Slovenian parliament approved the move with 52 votes in favour in a 90-member house on June 4. Prime Minister Robert Golob stated, "Today's recognition of Palestine as a sovereign and independent state sends hope to the Palestinian people in the West Bank and in Gaza."

(2024-06-05). CPJ calls for immediate release of Sudanese journalist Tariq Abdallah. alahdaathnews.com

The Independent (2024-06-05). Kenyan highway upgrade boosts business, enhances regional connectivity. independent.co.ug NAIROBI, Kenya | Xinhua | Irene Wairimu has been selling cereals for the past 10 years along the 84-km Kenol-Sagana-Marua Highway, which links Nairobi, Kenya's capital, to the agriculturally rich central region. Before its upgrade to a four-lane dual highway, it was a congested two-lane road that travelers often avoided. Since the new road opened, …

EDWIN (2024-06-05). Hawks member released on bail for corruption charges. sanews.gov.za Hawks member released on bail for corruption charges | Hawks member Kgaugelo Aubrey Mogale (47), a police sergeant, was on Tuesday released on bail by the Nelspruit District Court after having been arrested by the Hawks' Nelspruit-based Serious Corruption Investigation unit for corruption, fraud and defeating the ends of justice. | The arrest followed a financial investigation that was carried out by auditing firm KPMG during the Project Blood Orange investigation. | It was discovered that Mogale, one of the team members involved in the investigation, unduly received an amount of R6 000, deposited by the main sus…

Eileen Kinch (2024-06-05). Meserete Kristos Seminary celebrates graduates. anabaptistworld.org On May 18, Meserete Kristos Seminary (MKS) conferred degrees or diplomas upon 84 candidates, who were honored in the seminary's multipurpose hall in Bishoftu, Ethiopia. The 84 graduates of the class of 2024 include nine from the distance diploma program, 11 from the Amharic degree program in Addis Ababa and 59 from English degree programs …

noemail (2024-06-05). Kumaraswamy Dismisses Congress Bid Amidst BJP Dominance. devdiscourse.com In a firm statement on Wednesday, JD(S) leader H.D. Kumaraswamy dismissed the possibility of Congress forming a government at the Centre. The remark came after the Election Commission announced results for 542 of the 543 Lok Sabha constituencies, with BJP emerging victorious in 240 seats while Congress secured only 99.

themoscowtimes (2024-06-05). Moldova's Ex-Top General Leaked Secrets to Moscow — The Insider. themoscowtimes.com Igor Gorgan began corresponding with a handler from Russia's GRU military intelligence in April 2022, according to the report.

Richard Hames (2024-06-05). General Election 2024: The Technology you Need To Navigate 'Dirtiest but Most Sophisticated Campaign yet'. bylinetimes.com

theonion (2024-06-05). SATIRE: 'It Is Their Finest Album Yet,' Reads Press Release Written By Band's Bassist. theonion.com WAUKESHA, WI—Describing the release as a breathtaking glimpse of the four-piece working together at their very best, indie rock act Order of Magnitude's latest album was reportedly touted as their "finest work yet" in a statement penned by bassist Karl Weber. "After a period that marked the greatest turmoil the Order…

Human Rights Watch (2024-06-05). US: Order Limiting Asylum Will Harm People Seeking Protection. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A protest against the "Remain in Mexico" policy in front of the US Supreme Court, Washington, D.C., April 26, 2022. | © 2022 Photo by Michael Brochstein/ Sipa via AP Images…

The Independent (2024-06-05). Prime Minister Nabbanja has the best idea for improving service delivery. independent.co.ug COMMENT | Olivia Nalubwama | Prime Minister Robbinah Nabbanja is onto something. A brilliant idea to lift Uganda's dysfunctional service delivery off the floor where it resides in chronic malaise. The crux of Nabbanja's idea entails that for service delivery to improve, civil servants should be direct beneficiaries of that service. During her keynote address to …

EDWIN (2024-06-05). Buffalo City Metro preparing for more disruptive rain. sanews.gov.za Buffalo City Metro preparing for more disruptive rain | The Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality says the possibility of undertaking mop up operations have been placed on hold as the city prepares for more disruptive rain. | The South African Weather Service (SAWS) issued an orange level 6 warning for disruptive rain and the possibility of flooding in various areas, including in the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality. | Rains leading to flooding of settlements/property, roads, danger to life, with some communities temporarily cut off, are expected today. | Two people have died and over 2 234 people were imp…

Hugo GABBERO (2024-06-05). Tajikistan: Two-year anniversary of the arrest of human rights defender Manuchehr Kholiqnazarov. fidh.org For two years, Manuchehr Kholiqnazarov, lawyer and human rights defender in Tajikistan, has been arbitrarily detained and serving a 16-year prison sentence in reprisal for his human rights work. Six human rights organisations, including OMCT and FIDH in the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, call for his immediate release.
29 May 2024- Yesterday marks the sad anniversary of the arrest of lawyer and human rights defender Manuchehr Kholiqnazarov in (…) | – |

Human Rights Watch (2024-06-05). Leading Scholars Call for Global Treaty on Free Education. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Students in a pre-primary school classroom in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, 2021. | © 2021 Bede Sheppard / Human Rights Watch | Seventy eminent scholars, experts, and researchers from 30 countries have called for a new international treaty to recognize children's rights to free early childhood education and free secondary education.According to the experts, well-established scientific evidence shows "unequivocally" that education is foundational to children's healthy development and lifelong prospects, but international law has not kept pace with research showing the benefits of education…

Eric Brooks (2024-06-05). Forward Together, Communist Party USA 32nd National Convention. cpusa.org The Program for the Communist Party CPUSA 32nd National Convention is available here. Press the Download PDF button above if you have trouble seeing the complete program book, shown below.

Bochen Han (2024-06-05). Washington uses Tiananmen Square commemorations to invoke current human rights issues. scmp.com US Secretary of State Antony Blinken pays tribute to 1989 protesters as well as 'voices now silenced throughout the country, including in Xinjiang, Tibet and Hong Kong'.

NEOB (2024-06-05). Public Protector report on GBV welcomed. sanews.gov.za Public Protector report on GBV welcomed | The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DJCOD) has welcomed the Public Protector's report into systemic administration deficiencies relating to gender-based violence (GBV) within the justice system. | On Tuesday, Public Protector Advocate Kholeka Gcaleka released a report into gender-based violence and the responsiveness of the criminal justice system to the scourge. | This after a woman, Altecia Kortje and her child, were brutally murdered in 2020 by her former boyfriend after she had gone to the Belville Magistrate's Court to apply for a domestic viole…

Agence France-Presse (2024-06-05). Joe Biden takes 2024 US election duel with Donald Trump to France. scmp.com Joe Biden headed for France to mark 80 years since the World War II D-Day landings and promote America as a defender of democracy and international alliances.

(2024-06-05). In Nigeria, 2 ICIR journalists summoned, questioned over corruption report. icirnigeria.org

The Independent (2024-06-05). Ugandan women turn agricultural waste into biofuel to save trees. independent.co.ug KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | Every morning, Sheeba Kwagala and her colleague head to a sanctuary in the Ugandan capital of Kampala to mash agricultural waste, mainly banana peels and crop residues, with molasses and clay to make briquettes. Briquettes, a type of renewable energy source and a form of solid biofuel, are said to …

Staff (2024-06-05). Huge parachuting joro spiders may hit New York this summer. muslimnews.co.uk The invasive joro spider, already entrenched in the southern United States, is destined for the New York area as early as this summer, those versed in critter migration say. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . …

(2024-06-05). Shooters attack three Pakistani journalists in two separate incidents. pakistanpressfoundation.org

Josiah Mortimer (2024-06-05). Conservative Candidate Accused of Misusing Magistrate Title AGAIN as He Campaigns for Re-Election. bylinetimes.com A leaflet from former Lincoln Conservative MP Karl McCartney sent to constituents at the end of May, uses his title as a magistrate, "JP" – or Justice of the Peace. | The MP has already been reprimanded over the same tactics Prof Colin Talbot, emeritus professor of government at the University of Manchester, said it was inappro…

Gabisile (2024-06-05). Ministers to visit flood-stricken areas in E Cape. sanews.gov.za Ministers to visit flood-stricken areas in E Cape | The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Thembi Nkadimeng and Minister of Human Settlements, Mmamoloko Kubayi, will visit areas devastated by floods on Tuesday in Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality, Eastern Cape. | This is after parts of the Eastern Cape were flooded this week, with the most affected areas being the Buffalo City and Nelson Mandela Bay metros. | "The floods have unfortunately resulted in the loss of lives, while others were rescued. The floods have also displaced several people after their homes were severely affected, with…

The Independent (2024-06-05). Kasaija roots for financial literacy programmes in government programs. independent.co.ug The government is committed to investing in the population through various vehicles including the Parish Development Model Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda's government, in collaboration with development partners, has long focused on wealth creation initiatives among the population. However, Finance Minister Matia Kasaija believes these efforts can achieve significantly better outcomes if the population …

Guest Blogger (2024-06-05). UAH Global Temperature Update for May, 2024: +0.90 deg. C. wattsupwiththat.com The Version 6 global average lower tropospheric temperature (LT) anomaly for May, 2024 was +0.90 deg. C departure from the 1991-2020 mean, down from the record-high April, 2024 anomaly of +1.05 deg. C.

newleftreview (2024-06-05). Lola Seaton: Good Mistakes. newleftreview.org Lola Seaton on Anne Carson, Wrong Norma. Multi-form collection from one of the most erudite and ludic contemporary poets.

The Independent (2024-06-05). Red Cross suspends distribution of food aid in DRC province. independent.co.ug RUTSHURU, DRC | THE INDEPENDENT | The International Committee of the Red Cross-ICRC has suspended the distribution of food aid to displaced civilians in Kanyabayonga, Lubero territory, North Kivu Province. On Monday there was fighting along Kilambo-Bulindi road, west of Rutshuru territory, and Maysafi-Lubwe, in the Virunga National Park along Kanyabayonga-Rwindi road. FARDC and the coalition …

GABIK (2024-06-05). Probe into Tiryville Dam safety after flash floods. sanews.gov.za Probe into Tiryville Dam safety after flash floods | The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) says it is investigating the integrity of the privately-owned Tiryvillle Dam near Kariega in Eastern Cape, following reports of the dam being at risk of failure due to the recent flash floods. | Department spokesperson Wisane Mavasa said a team of engineers has been dispatched to assess the condition of the dam, and the department is in continuous engagement with the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality. | The department engineers are assessing the structure of the irrigation dam in line with dam safety protocols and wil…

Staff (2024-06-05). Online calculator helps startups decipher U.S. regulations. muslimnews.co.uk Aegis Space Law is offering a free online calculator to help U.S. companies navigate the complex regulatory landscape. The Space Regulatory Calculator, unveiled June 4, is designed to help early-stage space companies comply with space-related regulations from the Commerce Department, Federal Aviation Administration, Federal Communications Commission, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and State Department. . …

Reuters (2024-06-05). UK election 2024: in heated debate, Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer go head to head on economy. scmp.com The leaders of Britain's two main political parties faced off in the first live TV debate of the general election campaign on Tuesday, a month before voters go to the polls.

tn.ai (2024-06-05). Iran, Syria Discuss Regional Issues, Gaza Crisis. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The president of Syria and Iran's caretaker foreign minister talked about the latest developments in the region, particularly the situation in the Gaza Strip.

noemail (2024-06-05). Mandate of Tamil Nadu voters is in favour of Rahul Gandhi becoming PM: Congress' S Jothimani. devdiscourse.com The mandate of the Tamil Nadu voters is against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and in favour of Rahul Gandhi becoming Prime Minister of the country, says Congress leader S Jothimani who won the Karur Lok Sabha seat for the second consecutive time in the 2024 election. "It is a verdict against Modi in Tamil Nadu and the majority of Indian states. As far as Tamil Nadu is concerned, the INDIA Alliance headed by the DMK has a landslide victory. This is for 3 things actually – it is a vote against BJP and Modi, it is for good governance in Tamil Nadu, to make Rahul Gandhi the Prime Minister. These are the 3 things that…

theonion (2024-06-05). SATIRE: Cold, Dark Tiny House. theonion.com This tiny house offers an economical alternative to larger, more expensive mausoleums that might be too much space for younger millennial corpses.

The Independent (2024-06-05). Arrested conman admits posing as DPP Abodo's relative to squeeze millions from VIPs. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | "Fear is the key that opens the wallets of the rich," said a thriller writer. But the reality version is now unfolding in Uganda, as an arrested conman has started revealing identities of very important persons who have been giving him money they thought was being taken to the Director …

Anand Naidoo (2024-06-05). The Heat: World Environment Day. america.cgtn.com

newleftreview (2024-06-05). Perry Anderson: Pathbreakers High and Low. newleftreview.org A decade ago, Christopher Clark upended conventional accounts of the origins of the First World War; he has now rewritten the history of the European revolutions of 1848—1849, and proposed a new way of considering their outcomes. Analytically, what differentiates and what connects these two outstanding achievements?

themoscowtimes (2024-06-05). Russian Cosmonaut Kononenko Breaks Own Record With 1K Days Spent in Space. themoscowtimes.com Kononenko became the world record holder in February when he overtook fellow cosmonaut Gennady Padalka by spending 879 consecutive days in space.

Khushboo Razdan (2024-06-05). Where are India's ties with the US and China headed in a third Narendra Modi term? scmp.com Poorer-than-expected performance by prime minister's ruling party unlikely to alter joint initiatives between Washington and New Delhi, analysts say.

David Matthau (2024-06-05). Incumbent Rob Menendez wins primary election in N.J.'s 8th Congressional District. whyy.org

Eileen Kinch (2024-06-05). 'Dedication, not debt'. anabaptistworld.org In January, Sattler College stopped charging tuition. The Christian college in Boston, named for the 16th-century Anabaptist martyr Michael Sattler, now operates on an "entrustment model," relying on alumni and donors' support.

Human Rights Watch (2024-06-05). Saudi Arabia: ILO Forced Labor Complaint a Wake-Up Call. hrw.org (Geneva) — A forced labor complaint against the Saudi Arabian government filed by a global trade union is a significant warning to Saudi authorities and businesses and investors in the country about the predictable and preventable migrant labor abuses associated with the government's Vision 2030 plan that relies on millions of migrant workers, Human Rights Watch said today. In the complaint filed under article 24 of the International Labour Organization (ILO) constitution on June 5, the 12 million-member-strong Building and Wood Workers' International Union (BWI) highlights the exploitative living and worki…

Zoe Gardner (2024-06-05). The Truth About Immigration That Sunak and Starmer Aren't Willing to Tell you About. bylinetimes.com Like some grisly ghost of Brexit past, Nigel Farage's net-zero immigration pledge hovered all over last night's election debate between Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer. | Like the Reform Party leader, both major parties have promised to reduce net immigration, but unlike him, neither have tried to pluck out a number for exactly by how much. They're choosing to keep their targets vague, not only because of their terrible record of hitting them, or even because the other party could simply gazump them by immediately setting their number 10% lower, but because if they put a number on how much you're going to cut imm…

Staff (2024-06-05). EU Envoy tell PNN No One Ready to Compensate Withheld Palestinian Funds. muslimnews.co.uk The EU Envoy for the Middle East peace process, Sven Koopmans, confirmed that no one is ready to pay the Palestinian Authority in place of the funds withheld by the occupation government, nor to compensate for the halted Arab and American financial contributions. In response to a question from a PNN correspondent during a meeting …

themoscowtimes (2024-06-05). Tinkoff Bank Changes Name, Ending Association With Exiled Founder. themoscowtimes.com T-Bank, Russia's third-largest lender, said its 43 million customers would not notice the change, with its products and services continuing as usual.

Adam Bienkov (2024-06-05). Leaders Debate: Rishi Sunak Desperately Tries to Save Failing Campaign With Vote Leave Style Tax Lie. bylinetimes.com With multiple polls suggesting the Conservative Party is heading for its worst ever general election defeat, Rishi Sunak needed a big win in last night's big TV debate with Keir Starmer. | In the end he didn't get it. Two snap polls conducted among viewers of the debate had it effectively neck and neck, with pollsters YouGov showing Sunak narrowly ahead on the question of "who performed best" and Savanta instead putting Starmer out in front. | Meanwhile, both pollsters showed Starmer leading on almost all the big personality traits and policy issues. | However, while Sunak may not have got the big game-changer…

theonion (2024-06-05). SATIRE: Parents Devote Every Second To Getting Daughter Into Good Harem. theonion.com HARRISBURG, PA—Stressing that they began researching their options before she was even born, local parents Jen and Greg Flannery told reporters Wednesday they devoted every second possible to getting their daughter into a good harem. "It's a lot of work, but we know that getting her into the right brothel with the…

noemail (2024-06-05). Plea challenges shortlisting of National Mineral Development Corporation Director candidate; Karnataka HC stays interview. devdiscourse.com The Karnataka High Court has stayed the Centre's decision qualifying and shortlisting the name of Satyender Rai for…

Communist Party of India Marxist-Leninist Liberation (2024-06-05). Communist Party of India Marxist-Leninist Liberation: Lok Sabha election results are a mandate against the Modi dictatorship. links.org.au The Lok Sabha election results are a mandate against Modi's dictatorship, and is a victory for democracy and Constitution, said CPI(ML) Liberation's General Secretary Comrade Dipankar.

Bloomberg (2024-06-05). OpenAI, Google DeepMind employees sign open letter calling for whistle-blower protections to speak out on AI risks. scmp.com Current and former employees say broad confidentiality agreements block them from voicing their concerns outside the companies.

(2024-06-05). CPJ calls on Lesotho not to treat reporting on banned music groups as criminal offense. lena.gov.ls

NEOB (2024-06-05). Lamola condemns murder of children burnt to death in Soshanguve. sanews.gov.za Lamola condemns murder of children burnt to death in Soshanguve | Justice and Correctional Services Minister Ronald Lamola has condemned the brutal killing of two children in Soshanguve, Gauteng. | The two children, aged four and seven, died when the shack they were in was set alight by gunmen, who were allegedly after their father. | The suspects had allegedly already shot six other people at a shebeen in the same area, killing two. |

Gilbert Achcar (2024-06-05). Gilbert Achcar: Truce in Gaza and the dilemmas faced by Netanyahu and Hamas. links.org.au

EDWIN (2024-06-05). More police officers deployed in KZN. sanews.gov.za More police officers deployed in KZN | National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola has deployed additional Public Order Policing (POP) members to KwaZulu-Natal in support of the National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS) safety and security plan for the 2024 National and Provincial Elections (NPE). | This is the third deployment of additional police officers to KZN covering the pre-, during and post-elections phase to maintain stability throughout the province. | KZN has been relatively stable thus far owing to the well-planned, coordinated and executed Provincial Joint Operationa…

teleSUR, JDO, MER, JGN, JCM, SH (2024-06-05). Minuto a minuto del asedio israelí contra la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net En varios países continúan realizándose actividades para expresar apoyo al pueblo palestino y condenar el genocidio que comete Israel.

Staff (2024-06-05). øQué pasa con la producción minera y salinera en Cuba? (+ Video). cubadebate.cu øCuáles son los principales recursos minerales que se explotan en el país? øQué revelan las nuevas investigaciones en este campo? øCómo se enfrenta la minería ilegal? øQué pasa con la producción de sal en el país? Sobre este y otros temas trató la Mesa Redonda de este martes.

Staff (2024-06-05). Gobierno de EE.UU. prohíbe a Scott Ritter abordar avión hacia Rusia. cubadebate.cu El Departamento de Estado de EE.UU. obligó al analista Scott Ritter a bajar del avión que se dirigía a Rusia y confiscó su pasaporte. Estaba previsto que participara en el Foro Económico Internacional anual de San Petersburgo como orador invitado….Cosas de la tierra de la libertad. En este contexto, Ritter calificó de ilegal la confiscación de su pasaporte.

Staff (2024-06-05). Canciller cubano inicia visita oficial a China. cubadebate.cu Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, miembro del Buró Político y ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, arribó este martes a la República Popular China para realizar una visita oficial que tendrá lugar desde el 5 al 9 de junio.El diplomático cubano sostendrá conversaciones oficiales con dirigentes y altos funcionarios de ese país.

Staff (2024-06-05). La imagen del día: La chica con la pancarta, 33 años después será la presidenta de México. cubadebate.cu Los pronósticos se cumplieron y Claudia Sheinbaum será la próxima presidenta de México tras ganar las elecciones. Se convertirá así en la primera mujer que dirige el país azteca.En la foto, Claudia aparece en una protesta en 1991 durante una visita de Carlos Salinas a EE.UU. La chica con la pancarta, 33 años después será la nueva presidenta de México.

Staff (2024-06-05). Crisis ambiental y climática: El llamado a "hacer más" cubadebate.cu Más tensión, más desconfianza, más gasto militar, más Estados que invierten en armarse. Una espiral de inestabilidad cada vez mayor. Un mundo desigual y dividido. Una arquitectura financiera mundial en favor de unos pocos y desfasada ante los problemas y necesidades de este siglo. Una dirección contraria al consenso y la estabilidad necesarios para abordar el mayor desafío de estos tiempos: el cambio climático.

Staff (2024-06-05). Las 3 del día: Estados Unidos anuncia nuevas medidas fronterizas y otras noticias (+ Podcast). cubadebate.cu Sean bienvenidos a Las 3 del día, el podcast donde les pondremos al tanto de lo más relevante que ha sido noticia en Cuba y el mundo este martes 4 de junio. Yo soy Yilena Héctor y los invito a que me acompañen en el resumen informativo de la jornada.

Lucas Leiroz de Almeida (2024-06-05). Perseguiàßà£o contra Scott Ritter mostra que os EUA nà£o sà£o mais uma democracia. globalresearch.ca A perseguiàßà£o de dissidentes políticos nos EUA está a tornar-se comum. As pessoas que se opàµem à política externa agressiva de Washington està£o a ser vistas como inimigas e tratadas como criminosas, mesmo quando nà£o há razà£o plausível para a …

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-06-05). Papa Francisco propuso que se cancelen las deudas de países pobres. radiohc.cu La Habana, 5 jun (RHC) El papa Francisco propuso hoy que en 2025, año del Jubileo de la Iglesia Católica, se cancelen o reduzcan las deudas de los países pobres, ante la actual crisis que los afecta.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-06-05). Inicia Canciller de Cuba visita oficial a China. radiohc.cu La Habana, 5 jun (RHC) El miembro del Buró Político del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y ministro de Relaciones Exteriores, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, se encuentra en la República Popular China para cumplimentar una visita oficial que tendrá lugar desde hoy y hasta el 9 de junio.

Maria Calvo (2024-06-05). Una jornada para reflexionar, pero también para la acción. radiohc.cu Junio es un mes con varias jornadas internacionales que nos invitan a reflexionar sobre el necesario cuidado de la riqueza animal y vegetal que atesora el planeta, que en la actualidad sin embargo, se encuentra al borde de una catástrofe climática por el irresponsable accionar del hombre y que pone en riesgo la biodiversidad y la vida en general.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-06-05). ONU denuncia crisis humanitaria y ambiental en Gaza. radiohc.cu La Habana, 5 jun (RHC) La guerra en la Franja de Gaza trastornó la vida a millones de palestinos y causó daños catastróficos al entorno natural del que dependen para obtener agua, aire limpio y alimentos, denunció hoy una agencia de la ONU.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-06-05). Feria del libro de Bolivia reverencia a poeta cubano. radiohc.cu La Habana, 5 jun (RHC) La Feria Internacional del Libro de Santa Cruz, Bolivia, homenajeará hoy al poeta cubano Waldo Leyva en el contexto del XI Encuentro de Poesía Ciudad de los Anillos, que reúne a 57 vates de ocho países.

Maria Calvo (2024-06-05). Cuba y Rusia hacia la concreción de proyectos conjuntos. radiohc.cu La Habana, 5 junio (RHC) El vice primer ministro cubano, Ricardo Cabrisas Ruiz, como parte del programa de trabajo que desarrolla en Moscú, sostuvo encuentros con dirigentes parlamentarios y organizaciones empresariales vinculadas a la cooperación con la Federación de Rusia.

Raúl Rodríguez (2024-06-05). World Athletics con cambios novedosos en sus competencias. radiohc.cu La Habana, 5 jun (ACN) World Athletics (WA), entidad rectora del atletismo mundial, anunció que cada temporada tendrá a partir de 2026 una competencia al más alto nivel, en la que podrían participar los mejores exponentes del año, incluidos campeones del orbe y olímpicos.

Raúl Rodríguez (2024-06-05). Mbappé admite que en el PSG hubo quien lo hizo infeliz. radiohc.cu París, Jun 5 (PL).- El flamante jugador del Real Madrid Kylian Mbappé reconoció que en su ahora antiguo club, el Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), algunas personas le pusieron las cosas difíciles, aunque resaltó el amplio apoyo que recibió.

teleSUR, MS (2024-06-05). Gobierno colombiano y la Segunda Marquetalia inician diálogos de paz. telesurtv.net Las partes firmantes, representadas por el consejero comisionado de paz de Colombia, Otty Patiño, e Iván Márquez, exnegociador de los diálogos que condujeron al acuerdo de paz de 2016 de las disidencias de las FARC.

teleSUR, dcdc, JCM (2024-06-05). Líder mapuche Héctor Llaitul inicia huelga de hambre en prisión. telesurtv.net A través de un comunicado, Llaitul exigió la nulidad del juicio y que los recursos presentados hace unas semanas sean revisados por la Corte Suprema.

teleSUR, ahf, YSM (2024-06-05). Eleva a 22 el número de muertos por inundaciones en Sudáfrica. telesurtv.net Las graves inundaciones han afectado casas que han sido arrasadas por las aguas del temporal, así como carreteras anegadas y árboles arrancados de raíz.

teleSUR, YSM (2024-06-05). Trabajadores de telecomunicaciones rechazan ley de medios en Uruguay. telesurtv.net Los Diputados acordaron que el documento será nuevamente analizado después del 30 de junio.

teleSUR, ahf, YSM (2024-06-05). Ataque ucraniano deja tres heridos en Bélgorod, Rusia. telesurtv.net Hace solo dos días esta región rusa registró otro ataque que cobró la vida del subjefe del municipio de Korochanski.

teleSUR, YSM (2024-06-05). Venezuela denuncia campaña mediática internacional para desconocer procesos electorales. telesurtv.net Jorge Rodríguez advirtió a la ultraderecha que no se permitirá la vulneración de la paz venezolana.

teleSUR, JGN (2024-06-05). Comunidad internacional saluda victoria de Sheinbaum en México. telesurtv.net Xiomara Castro dijo que acordó con Sheinbaum "trabajar juntas por la unidad de Latinoamérica y el Caribe".

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2024-06-05). López Obrador asegura que continuará investigación del caso Ayotzinapa. telesurtv.net El presidente destacó que "bajo ninguna circunstancia se va a cerrar el caso".

teleSUR, MER (2024-06-05). Presidente Maduro alerta sobre violencia de la extrema derecha. telesurtv.net El mandatario le expresó al pueblo venezolano que es necesario cuidar la paz.

teleSUR, JCM (2024-06-05). EE.UU. anuncia que limita las solicitudes de asilo en la frontera. telesurtv.net Su entrada en vigor se producirá cuando el número de cruces en la frontera supere los 2.500 diarios durante una semana.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2024-06-05). Unesco advierte sobre deterioro acelerado de los océanos desde 2003. telesurtv.net La directora del ente, Audrey Azoulay, manifestó que factores como "temperatura, acidificación, nivel del mar: están sonando todas las alarmas".

teleSUR, ahf, YSM (2024-06-05). Docentes universitarios realizan paro nacional en Argentina. telesurtv.net Si no encuentran una respuesta satisfactoria, los manifestantes han declarado que existen posibilidades de que la semana próxima vayan nuevamente al paro.

teleSUR, dcdc, YSM (2024-06-05). Encuesta: 88,2 % de peruanos desaprueban desempeño de Dina Boluarte. telesurtv.net El informe refleja que un 81,2 por ciento considera que Boluarte debería dejar "cuanto antes" su cargo.

Raúl Rodríguez (2024-06-05). Indetenibles Vegueros noquean en Serie Nacional de Béisbol. radiohc.cu La Habana, 5 jun (ACN) Los Vegueros de Pinar del Río continuaron indetenibles al comenzar la semana con un fuera de combate, para seguir de fiesta en la cúspide en la LXIII Serie Nacional de Béisbol y colocarse a un juego de lograr su clasificación oficial a la postemporada.

teleSUR, idg, JCM (2024-06-05). Militares franceses en Ucrania serán blanco legítimo para tropas rusas. telesurtv.net Canciller Lavrov se reúne con su homólogo congoleño en Oyo, tras comenzar este lunes una gira por África para reforzar los vínculos de Rusia en el continente.

teleSUR, MER (2024-06-05). Presidente Maduro conversa con mandataria electa de México. telesurtv.net Ambas autoridades ratificaron los lazos de hermandad entre México y Venezuela, así como su disposición en fortalecer la Celac.

teleSUR, idg, JCM (2024-06-05). Narendra Modi celebra su victoria en las elecciones generales. telesurtv.net Narendra Modi necesitará el apoyo de otros partidos para gobernar, algo inédito en sus anteriores mandatos.

teleSUR, idg, JCM (2024-06-05). Venezuela y China muestran sintonía en agenda bilateral. telesurtv.net La visita es una invitación del ministro chino de Relaciones Exteriores, Wang Yi, miembro del Buró Político del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de China.

teleSUR, odr, SH (2024-06-05). Autoridades dominicanas colocan a 25 provincias en alerta verde. telesurtv.net El COE aumenta 14 provincias y al Distrito Nacional en alerta amarilla debido a una masa de aire húmeda dejada por una onda tropical en el país caribeño.

teleSUR, MS (2024-06-05). Inundación de una mina de carbón en China deja tres muertos. telesurtv.net La tragedia tuvo lugar el pasado sábado alrededor de las 17H00, cuando diez trabajadores se encontraban en la zona afectada. Dos lograron escapar por sus propios medios, dejando a ocho atrapados.

Staff (2024-06-05). 63 SNB: Pinar del Río vuelve a noquear y sigue de líder. cubadebate.cu Pinar del Río venció este martes a Guantánamo por nocaut (10×0), siguió en la cima y dio otro paso firme de cara a la postemporada de la 63 Serie Nacional de Beisbol. De visita en el estadio Nguyen Van Troi, y en juego sin errores, el conjunto vueltabajero pegó 10 jits, incluidos tres jonrones. El éxito fue a la cuenta de Mario Valle.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-06-05). Cuba más resiliente ante los retos medioambientales. radiohc.cu La Habana, 5 jun (RHC) Cuba celebra hoy el Día Mundial del Medio Ambiente enfocada este año en la restauración de las tierras, el enfrentamiento a la desertificación y la resiliencia ante los efectos de la sequía, informaron fuentes oficiales.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-06-05). Arribó a Cuba otro donativo de arroz procedente de China. radiohc.cu La Habana, 5 jun (RHC) El ministro de Comercio Exterior y la Inversión Extranjera de Cuba, Oscar Pérez-Oliva, y el embajador de China aquí, Ma Hoi, recibieron un donativo de arroz procedente del gigante asiático, informó la televisión nacional.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-06-05). Acuerdan en Cambodia impulsar vínculos con la juventud cubana. radiohc.cu La Habana, 5 jun (RHC) El presidente de la Unión de Federaciones Juveniles de Cambodia (UYFC), Hun Many, y la embajadora cubana, Milena Zaldívar, acordaron hoy impulsar los lazos de amistad entre esa organización y la Unión de Jóvenes Comunistas (UJC).

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-06-05). Cuba llama a frenar desertificación en Día Mundial de Medio Ambiente. radiohc.cu La Habana, 5 jun (RHC) Cuba se suma hoy a las celebraciones globales por el Día Mundial del Medio Ambiente con un amplio programa de actividades, centradas en reflexionar sobre la pérdida de biodiversidad y la desertificación.

teleSUR, dcdc, JCM (2024-06-05). Irán inicia etapa de calificación de candidatos a elecciones. telesurtv.net Tras el proceso de investigación, el Ministerio del Interior anunciará los candidatos finales el 11 de junio, y los calificados tendrán 15 días, del 12 al 26 de junio, para llevar a cabo sus campañas electorales.

teleSUR, ahf, YSM (2024-06-05). Venezuela acogerá la Serie del Caribe en el año 2026. telesurtv.net La lista de sedes por año quedaría de la siguiente forma: Mexicali 2025, Venezuela 2026, Hermosillo 2027, República Dominicana 2028 y Puerto Rico 2029.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2024-06-05). Presidente de Siria recibe a canciller de Irán. telesurtv.net Ambos políticos debatieron sobre el estado de las relaciones bilaterales, así como el avance de la agresión de Israel en la Franja de Gaza.

teleSUR, JCM (2024-06-05). ONU condena más de 500 asesinatos de palestinos en Cisjordania. telesurtv.net Más de 500 palestinos han muerto desde el 7 de octubre en actos de violencia en la ocupada Cisjordania vinculados al asedio del Ejército israelí de ocupación en Gaza.

Staff (2024-06-05). teleSUR anuncia el concurso "Sur Influyente" telesurtv.net El concurso invita a jóvenes, mayores de edad, creadores de contenidos a elaborar piezas audiovisuales de máximo 60 segundos en formato vertical (9: 16).

Staff (2024-06-05). Voleibol: Cuba cae ante Canadá en la Liga de Naciones. cubadebate.cu En un disputado partido, la selección masculina de voleibol cayó ante Canadá (25-21, 25-27, 25-20, 28-26) en la segunda semana de la Liga de Naciones de Voleibol (VNL), con sede en Ottawa.

APR editor (2024-06-04). NZ's prime minister Luxon in Niue: 'This is the Pacific family'. asiapacificreport.nz By Giles Dexter, RNZ News reporter, in Niue Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says he wants New Zealand to be a partner of choice in the Pacific, as other countries make moves in the region. Luxon is in Niue ahead of bilateral talks with Premier Dalton Tagalagi, and to celebrate 50 years of free association between…

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