apnews.com (2024-06-26). Bolivia attempted coup: Troops, armored vehicles pull back from presidential palaceArmored vehicles rammed the doors of Bolivia's government palace Wednesday in an apparent coup attempt against President Luis Arce, but he vowed to stand firm and named a new army commander who ordered troops to stand down. | | The soldiers later pulled back as supporters of Arce waved Bolivian flags and cheered in a central square.
(2024-06-26). Anti-democratic "foreign interference" bill whisked through Canadian parliament amid contrived anti-China furor. wsws.org Workers must be warned. As the Canadian government backs the Israeli genocide in Gaza with millions in aid and diplomatic cover, fuels the escalation of the NATO-led war against Russia in Ukraine and sabre rattles against China in the Indo-Pacific, it is establishing the powers needed to crack down on opposition at home.
(2024-06-26). Hezbollah's 'axis of resistance' allies waiting in reserve to fight Israel. aljazeera.com Analysts believe that an expanded conflict could encourage foreign fighters to support Hezbollah and fight Israel.
(2024-06-26). US warns Israel-Hezbollah clashes could spark regional war. scmp.com Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin met Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant as part of US efforts to ease Mideast tensions amid the Gaza conflict.
(2024-06-26). As Gaza 'winds down', is Lebanon next in Israel's crosshairs. newarab.com 
On Sunday, Israeli The comments sparked fears that Lebanon could be next in Israel's crosshairs, with a build up of troops in the border region coinciding wit…
(2024-06-26). White House Tells Lebanon US Cannot Control Israel. news.antiwar.com While meeting with top Lebanese officials last week, President Biden's envoy warned Beirut that Washington could not stop Tel Aviv from ramping up its military operations in southern Lebanon. The White House is concerned that the tit-for-tat exchanges across the Israel-Lebanon border will soon escalate to a full-scale war. During a trip to the Middle …
(2024-06-26). UN tells Israel that risk to aid workers in Gaza is intolerable. newarab.com 
The risks to "Humanitarian operations have rep…
(2024-06-26). 2,000 medical evacuations prevented by Gaza's Rafah closure: WHO. newarab.com 
The closure of the Before the closure, "approximately 50 critical patients a day left Gaza … It means that since the 7th of May at least 2,000 people have been unable to leave Gaza to receive medical care,…
(2024-06-26). Protest at US synagogue event 'mischaracterised' as antisemitic. newarab.com 
A pro-Palestinian demonstration outside a synagogue in Los Angeles was "wrongly characterised" by media outlets and some political figures, including Many activist groups also contested the portrayals, stating that the protest did not interfere with any Jewish services and that Adas Torah synagogue was being used for a controversial event which was selling real estate in Israel as well as the occupied West Bank. | In a statement sent to The New Ar…
(2024-06-26). Kenya's Ruto withdraws IMF-Finance Bill in attempt to stem social explosion after massacre of anti-austerity protestors. wsws.org The opposition is led by millionaire Raila Odinga and has no fundamental differences with the Ruto government's economic programme. Odinga's concern is that the current government is incapable of implementing the required austerity measures in the face of rising opposition.
(2024-06-26). US warns Israel-Hezbollah conflict could spark regional war. newarab.com 
More than eight months of Israel's war on Gaza has heightened tensions across the region, with Israeli force…
(2024-06-26). Media Claims Of Hezbollah Weapons At Beirut Airport Trigger Lawsuit. popularresistance.org On Sunday, The Telegraph published an article alleging that whistleblowers had informed them that Hezbollah was storing a range of missiles and explosives at the Rafik Hariri International Airport in Beirut, Lebanon. The report attempted to link this claim to the catastrophic Beirut Port explosion in 2020. | However, the British media outlet has since retracted the original article and replaced it with another piece that covers Lebanese refutations of the allegations. | An article published by The Telegraph, claiming it had acquired knowledge from unnamed sources about the presence of Iranian-made weapons being s…
(2024-06-26). US pushes for halt in Lebanon fighting in meeting with Israeli defence minister. middleeasteye.net 
US pushes for halt in Lebanon fighting in meeting with Israeli defence minister | The US called for a diplomatic solution to fighting in Lebanon, even as it warned Hezbollah that it would back Israeli offensive | | US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin holds a press conference in Brussels at the end of…
(2024-06-26). Former Prime Minister: 'I Accuse Netanyahu of Betrayal'. news.antiwar.com In a scathing article published in Haaretz, former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert blasted current Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for extending the war in Gaza, escalating tensions with Hezbollah, and empowering Israeli thugs terrorizing Palestinians in the West Bank. Olmert explained that Netanyahu should be removed from office and face a trial for his many …
(2024-06-26). Close Ties to Israel Risk Cyprus Being Drawn Into Lebanon War. news.antiwar.com While there is much focus on a possible Israeli re-invasion of Lebanon, the first since 2006, it appears the nearby island nation Cyprus may become embroiled, with Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah warning Cyprus against giving Israel access to military bases or airports. "Opening Cypriot airports and bases to the Israeli enemy to target Lebanon would …
(2024-06-26). Germany warns Israel conflict with Hezbollah could spark 'unimaginable' war. presstv.ir Foreign Minister Baerbock said there was a need for global powers to mediate a decrease in tensions in the region.
(2024-06-26). Netanyahu hits back at Gallant for calling to resolve U.S.-Israel disputes privately. haaretz.com Report: IDF, Hamas fighting in Rafah intensifies as Israel strikes north, central Gaza camps ‚ñ Hundreds demonstrate across Israel as part of national day of protest ‚ñ IDF kills Hamas operative who smuggled weapons into the Gaza Strip ‚ñ Anti-tank missiles fired from Lebanon into Metula, house sustains damage ‚ñ WSJ: American arms shipments slowed down because Israel put in fewer new requests, officials say…
(2024-06-26). Nasrallah to Address Event in Honor of Late Iranian President. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Secretary General of Hezbollah Seyed Hassan Nasrallah will deliver a speech at a ceremony due to be held on Thursday in commemoration of late Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi.
(2024-06-26). Hezbollah targets Israeli military positions in fresh strikes. presstv.ir The drone strike caused casualties among Israeli soldiers at the site.
(2024-06-26). Massive Fire Near IDF Base In East Jerusalem Amid Hezbollah War Fears; Israel Suspects Sabotage. hindustantimes.com
(2024-06-26). Mikati: Implementation of UN resolution key to restoring calm to southern Lebanon. presstv.ir Two Israeli wars against Lebanon in 2000 and 2006 were met with strong resistance from Hezbollah, resulting in the retreat of the regime in both conflicts.
(2024-06-26). 'A war in Lebanon won't be a duel with Hezbollah; Israel will face Iran's entire axis of resistance'. haaretz.com
(2024-06-26). Israel-Hezbollah war would mean 'ruin of Third Temple': general. newarab.com 
(2024-06-26). Iraqi militias to fight Israel if it attacks Lebanon, Hezbollah. newarab.com 
Iraqi militias aligned with Iran have declared a state of high alert in response to escalating tensions between Lebanese Hezbollah and Israel, expressing their readiness to In a televised speech, Qais Khazali, Secretary-General of the Asa'ib Ahl al-Haq militia, stated, "If the Americans continue to support Israel and if Israel expands its operations and attacks Lebanon and Hezbollah, then America will have placed…
(2024-06-26). Israel sinking deeper in swamp of Gaza's war of attrition: Hezbollah deputy chief. presstv.ir The Hezbollah deputy chief says Israel is "sinking deeper and deeper into the swamp of Gaza", stressing that the occupying regime failed to achieve a single victory after 266 days of the war in Gaza.
(2024-06-26). US Pushing Israel To Avoid War With Hezbollah. latintimes.com Israeli forces and Iran-backed Hezbollah are exchanging fire on a near-daily basis, and the Israeli army said last week that plans for an offensive in Lebanon were "approved and validated."
(2024-06-26). Hamas leader outlines Resistance strategy at Beirut conference. workers.org 
The following summary is from remarks made by the chairperson of the political bureau of Hamas, Ismail Haniyeh, during the Strategic Thinking Forum held in Beirut, Lebanon, on June 21, 2024. The Resistance News Network published the remarks. We will deal with any initiative that fulfills our demands to stop . . . |
(2024-06-26). Baerbock warns of 'miscalculation' risk on Lebanon-Israel border. newarab.com 
(2024-06-26). US interests will be targeted if Israel attacks Lebanon, warns Iraqi resistance. presstv.ir The secretary general of Iraq's Asa'ib Ahl al-Haq resistance movement says the US interests in West Asia will be targeted in case Israel wages military aggression on Lebanon.
(2024-06-26). UN warns of apocalyptic consequences if Israel drags Lebanon into war. presstv.ir EU foreign policy Chief Josep Borell also warns that the region cannot afford another war.
(2024-06-26). Erdogan warns West against 'patting Israel on the back' for Lebanon war plans. presstv.ir The Turkish president says Benjamin Netanyahu's plans to ignite a war in Lebanon will lead to a great disaster.
(2024-06-26). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 262: Netanyahu Refuses To End The War. popularresistance.org As Benjamin Netanyahu tells Israeli TV he is prepared to continue the war in Gaza indefinitely, Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant visits Washington D.C. to meet U.S. officials amid a possible all-out war with Lebanon.
(2024-06-26). Israel assault on Gaza continues, as Lebanon tensions rise. newarab.com 
(2024-06-26). Gilbert Achcar: Is the drumbeat of war on the Israel/Lebanon front a prelude to all-out war? links.org.au 
Gilbert Achcar — Recent weeks have witnessed a sharp escalation of the exchange of fire between the Lebanese resistance and Israeli forces in South Lebanon/North of the Zionist state.
(2024-06-26). Israel Pounds South Lebanon Town With White Phosphorous. news.antiwar.com Amid growing fear of a full-scale invasion, Israeli warplanes carried out airstrikes against the southern Lebanon town of Khiam, using incendiary white phosphorous bombs, according to the National News Agency. Israel has not commented on the use of white phosphorous in a populated civilian area, nor is it likely to. The extent of any casualties …
(2024-06-26). IYSSE listed as an "anti-constitutional organisation": Stop the persecution of opponents of war by Germany's secret service! wsws.org The latest report by the Verfassungsschutz (Germany's secret service) lays the basis to criminalise every voice critical of the government's pro-war policy and support for the genocide in Gaza.
(2024-06-26). Victory at Columbia Univ. — Now, drop all charges! workers.org 
Over six months after Hamas initiated the Al-Aqsa Flood in Gaza on October 7, students at Columbia University in New York City occupied Hamilton Hall on April 30. They protested the school's millions of dollars of investment in the apartheid, Zionist regime of Israel, along with Israel's ongoing racist genocide . . . |
(2024-06-26). Ten Holocaust survivors condemn Israel's Gaza genocide. mronline.org 
Holocaust survivors say using the Holocaust to justify genocide in Gaza and repress student protest on college campuses is a complete insult to the Holocaust's memory.
(2024-06-26). Rohingya 'genocide intensifying' as war rages in Myanmar's Rakhine: BROUK. aljazeera.com Rights group warning comes as fighting between Myanmar's military and Arakan Army traps Rohingya in western state.
(2024-06-26). 6 critically-ill children among first to leave Gaza via Rafah. newarab.com 
Israel is allowing six children to leave the besieged Head of paediatric department at Nasser Medical Complex Dr Ahmed Al-Farra told The New Arab that the six children vary in co…
(2024-06-26). Hamas officials believe U.S. will pressure Israel for a deal only after IDF leaves Rafah. haaretz.com Hamas leaders are certain the U.S. are not working to reach a cease-fire, but stalling until the intense fighting in Gaza is finished, according to a Palestinian official. The Israeli army departing from Rafah could 'be the last opportunity to reignite negotiations before all parties, especially the Americans, give up,' he says…
(2024-06-26). Netanyahu 'fears ICC may issue arrest warrant' before US visit. newarab.com 
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fears that Potential ICC arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant have been discussed at high-level meetings at Israeli ministries, Israeli Channel 12 News reported, with expectations that they will be i…
(2024-06-26). Kremlin says ICC arrest warrants for military leaders 'absurd'. newarab.com 
The Kremlin on Wednesday dismissed arrest warrants issued by the The Hague-based court said Tuesday it had issued arrest warrants for the pair over a barrage of Russia…
(2024-06-26). Mali: ICC Unseals Arrest Warrant for Armed Group Leader. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Iyad Ag Ghaly, left, the leader of the Islamist armed group Ansar Dine, with the then-Burkinabe foreign minister, Djibrille Bassole, at the Kidal airport in northern Mali, August 7, 2012. | © 2012 ROMARIC OLLO HIEN/AFP/Getty Images…
(2024-06-26). French court confirms arrest warrant against Syria's Assad. newarab.com 
The Paris appeals court found Assad could be sought over deadly August 2013 attacks on Syrian soil with chemical weapons. | "This is a historic decision. It's the first time a national court has recognised that a sitting head of state does not have total personal immunity" for their actions, said plaintiffs' lawyers Clemence Bectarte, Jeanne Sulzer and Clemence…
(2024-06-26). What Jamaal Bowman's defeat means. mondoweiss.net 
(2024-06-26). Latimer defeats Bowman with $15 million worth of help from AIPAC. mondoweiss.net 
George Latimer used $15 million from AIPAC to defeat Jamaal Bowman in New York's 16th district. "We should be outraged when a super PAC of dark money can spend $20 million to brainwash people into believing something that isn't true," Bowman said.
(2024-06-26). Tuesday 7/2: Hands Off Haiti! Against Imperialist Intervention Everywhere – Teach In. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/handsoffhaiti…
(2024-06-26). Department of Homeland Security releases new set of rules for migrants claiming refugee status. latintimes.com The parole program was created in October of 2022 for Venezuelans, but it was extended in January of 2023 to include Haitians, Cubans and Nicaraguans.
(2024-06-26). Housing projects in Nicaragua's southern Caribbean praised. plenglish.com Managua, Jun 26 (Prensa Latina) The co-director of the Urban and Rural Housing Institute (INVUR) of Nicaragua, Gabriela Palacios, praised the implementation of housing projects in the southern Caribbean coast for the benefit of thousands of families.
(2024-06-26). Jenin Video Rekindles Human Shields Allegations Against Israel. mintpressnews.com On June 22, a
(2024-06-26). Hell, Maybe ANYTHING Is Possible. caitlinjohnstone.com.au The thing that stands out for me the most when watching the deeply moving footage of Julian Assange arriving home to Australia is how impossible this all felt until it happened.
(2024-06-26). CovertAction Bulletin: Global Movement Frees Julian Assange. covertactionmagazine.com After 1,901 days in Belmarsh Prison, and many more years fighting for his freedom, Julian Assange has agreed to a plea deal with the United States and is back in Australia. There, he'll reunite with his wife, Stella, and his children who have only seen him in jail…
(2024-06-26). Did the West Provoke the Ukraine War? Sorry, that Question Has Been Cancelled. dissidentvoice.org 
Is it possible for an entire 'mainstream' media system — every newspaper, website, TV channel — to completely suppress one side of a crucial argument without anyone expressing outrage, or even noticing? Consider the following. In February 2022, Nigel Farage, former and future leader of the Reform UK party, tweeted that Russia's invasion of Ukraine …
(2024-06-26). The Release of Julian Assange: Plea Deals and Dark Legacies. dissidentvoice.org One of the longest sagas of political persecution is coming to its terminus. That is, if you believe in final chapters. Nothing about the fate of Julian Assange seems determinative. His accusers and inquisitors will draw some delight at the plea deal reached between the WikiLeaks founder's legal team and the US Department of Justice. …
(2024-06-26). Gaza is Changing All of Us. dissidentvoice.org 
The images from Gaza are painful beyond measure. (Hadi Daoud APA images) I scroll through news and photos and videos daily. I check Whatsapp first thing in the morning for messages from friends in Gaza and send off a few to ask how they're doing. They tolerate my stupid question. I'm not really asking, though, …
(2024-06-26). Courting in the Courtroom: Here Comes the Judge! dissidentvoice.org "Clare, my friend, I know you're in the hot seat these days, but do you think you can find it in yourself do one more little favor for the boys; I mean, if it's not too much trouble?" "What's up, boss?" "It's that damn gun thing again: an infringement on the Constitutional right to sell …
(2024-06-26). NATO's Endgame Appears to Be Nuclear War. dissidentvoice.org The world is at its most dangerous moment since the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962. Back then, however, the fear of total destruction consumed the public; today, few people seem even to be aware of this possibility. It is easily imaginable that nuclear war could break out between Russia (and perhaps China) and the West, …
(2024-06-26). How my family joined the forcibly displaced. electronicintifada.net Repeated relocations bring back the full horror of the Nakba.
(2024-06-26). Headlines for June 26, 2024. democracynow.org Julian Assange Returns to Australia a Free Man After Pleading Guilty to Single U.S. Felony Count, New Report on Gaza Famine Finds Nearly 500,000 Face "Catastrophic" Food Insecurity, Report: Israel Targeted at Least 18 Journalists in Gaza with "Precision Strikes", Protesters Angered by Tax Hikes Storm Kenya's Parliament; At Least 22 Killed, 400 Kenyan Police Arrive in Haiti as First Deployment of U.S.-Backed Mission, AIPAC-Backed Candidate Defeats Jamaal Bowman After Most Expensive U.S. Primary Election, Far-Right Colorado Rep. Lauren Boebert Wins GOP Primary After Switching Districts…
(2024-06-26). High risk of famine amid Israel's war on Gaza and aid restrictions. aljazeera.com At least 495,000 Palestinians are facing 'catastrophic food insecurity', UN's hunger monitoring system says.
(2024-06-26). War on Gaza: Famine Threat Persists as Half a Million Starving, Monitor Finds. globalresearch.ca
(2024-06-26). Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine: 'Expand the global Intifida'! workers.org 
The following statement is from the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine Central Media Department was issued on June 21, 2024, by Resistance News Network. The specter of famine and death from thirst is haunting the entire Gaza Strip. The Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine holds the . . . |
(2024-06-26). 4 Children Have Died of Hunger This Week in Gaza as Half a Million Face Famine. themaad.org
(2024-06-26). Yemen: Houthis Disappear Dozens of UN, Civil Society Staff. hrw.org Click to expand Image | The UN special envoy for Yemen, Hans Grundberg, meets with local officials in Taizz, Yemen, February 12, 2024. | (C) 2024 Ahmad Al-Basha/AFP via Getty Images | Houthis have since the end of May arbitrarily arrested dozens of civil society and UN staff without due process, and have held them incommunicado, amounting to enforced disappearance.These detentions followed Yemeni government's decision to move major banks out of Houthi-controlled territory. Houthis have a history of using detainees as bargaining chips.Houthis should immediately release everyone arbitrarily detained. The interna…
(2024-06-26). Why Turkey Wants to Join BRICS. infobrics.org The BRICS interstate association could offer Turkey "a good alternative" to the European Union, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has stated. According to him, Turkey would like to join BRICS…
(2024-06-26). Scholz admits many Germans don't support aid for Ukraine and sanctions on Russia. infobrics.org The popularity of Germany's ruling coalition is falling.
(2024-06-26). US, UK and EU preparing for war against Russia. infobrics.org The reshuffling among the bureaucratic elites in Brussels also suggests that the troubled bloc is looking to ensure a collision course with Russia. In all likelihood, the world's most prominent "gardener" Josep Borrell will be replaced by Kaja Kallas as the EU's top "diplomat". Kallas, the incumbent Prime Minister of Estonia, is infamous for her hatred for Russia and has repeatedly stated that "Moscow must lose". Having mindless Russophobes in power in Brussels once again confirms that the EU is effectively a geopolitical pendant of NATO.
(2024-06-26). Collective West using ICC as hybrid warfare tool against Russian citizens. infobrics.org The objective is to make it appear to the world that the Russian Federation is led by criminal, wanted people, when in fact the Court does not even have any authorization to judge Russian citizens.
(2024-06-26). How Brics Chair Russia Will Deepen Cooperation in Expanded Bloc. infobrics.org Moscow aims to ensure continuity and promote collaboration in three areas: politics and security, economy and finance, and cultural and humanitarian contact…
(2024-06-26). Dhaka's Interest to Join BRICS: Beijing Assures Its Support to Dhaka. infobrics.org Chinese Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs Sun Weidong has appreciated Bangladesh's interest to join BRICS for which he assured of China's active support…
(2024-06-26). Thousands of Bedouins in Israel's Negev face forced displacement. newarab.com 
In May, more than Now, under the scorching desert sun, tents they've erected next to the rubble of their homes are regularly demolished by Israeli police. | "The police came twice and took down our tents as well. They're not even letting us stay in tents," Jaber Abu Asa, 62, a Wadi a…
(2024-06-26). Israeli army tightens protocols after two soldiers die in explosion of non-armored tank in Gaza. haaretz.com 'It was a mistake. It had a heavy price' source said, as Israeli army directive orders plates be installed on every tank on the southern front amid investigation into soldiers' death…
(2024-06-26). Pro-Israel lobbies unseat Democratic lawmaker over criticism of Israel. presstv.ir New York congressman Jamaal Bowman has lost a primary challenge over his vociferous criticism of the Israeli war on Gaza.
(2024-06-26). Senior Israeli official says Hamas cannot be eliminated. newarab.com 
Hamas cannot be eliminated "as an idea", a senior Israeli official has said, adding that this requires Israel to offer Palestinians an alternative solution in Speaking to attendees at the Herzliya Security Conference near Tel Aviv on Tuesday, the head of Israel's National Security Council,
(2024-06-26). On the 'rift' between Biden and Netanyahu. workers.org Much is being made of the "rift" or "break" between the U.S. President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over tactics on the "war" against Palestine. Both face serious political fights in their own countries to remain in office. Both face growing opposition and demonstrations by the masses . . . |
(2024-06-26). Pro-Palestine protesters march in Ghent, call for sanctions on Israel. presstv.ir A pro-Palestinian demonstration in Ghent, Belgium, attracted a significant turnout of over a thousand participants on Saturday, advocating for a ceasefire in Gaza and urging for sanctions against Israel.
(2024-06-26). Racist, pro-Israel campaign unseats Rep. Jamaal Bowman in Democratic primary. liberationnews.org 
Backed by an avalanche of spending by pro-Israel groups, Westchester County Executive George Latimer has prevailed over Representative Jamaal Bowman in the Democratic Party primary for the 16th Congressional District of New York.
(2024-06-26). Zionist provocation at Los Angeles synagogue used by Democrats to escalate the assault on democratic rights. wsws.org Although assaults continued around the synagogue and the nearby neighborhood for several hours, the only arrest reported was a pro-Israeli counter demonstrator for carrying a sharp pole.
(2024-06-26). 'Get out of the city, Jew!': Jewish children assaulted in alleged hate crime in London. haaretz.com A group of Orthodox boys were assaulted at a central tube station by children from another local school. 'They hit his head against the wall, dislodged a tooth,' says the mother of one of the boys…
(2024-06-26). Dozens Killed in Israeli Attacks on Gaza's Nuseirat, Khan Younis. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Several deadly attacks in central Gaza have resulted in multiple casualties, according to multiple reports.
(2024-06-26). Indigenous People of Palestine and its Real Owners. ummid.com Jews have no right over the land of Palestine. The reason behind it is that this land was given to the Israelites; when they, under the guidance of Allah's Prophets (Peace be upon them!), raised the flag of the Oneness of Allah and remained steadfast on Oneness. When they deviated then their disgrace and humiliation started.
(2024-06-26). Abbas stirs at last! thealtworld.com Not for Gaza or the West Bank, but the money | Finally, nearly nine months into Israel's war of extermination in Gaza, Palestinian 'president' Mahmoud Abbas remembered there was something called the Executive Committee of the Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO) — the sole legitimate representative of the Palestinian people — and hastened to convene it under his chairmanship to discuss latest developments. | The 'president' did not call this meeting to make decisions and adopt policies to confront the war of extermination. Nor to order the deployment of his well-armed and trained security forces to…
(2024-06-26). Israel army 'didn't contact' Red Crescent on Hind Rajab killing. newarab.com 
The Hind's killing by the Israeli army caused outr…
(2024-06-26). Israeli DM: 'Significant Progress' Made in Removing Restrictions on US Arms Shipments. news.antiwar.com Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant claimed he made "significant progress" on increasing the flow of weapons from the US to Tel Aviv. The White House has blocked one shipment of 2,000-pound bombs over concerns the heavy munitions would be used in densely populated areas of Gaza. After three days of meetings with top Biden administration …
(2024-06-26). Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz: We Must Understand Israel as a Settler-Colonial State. themaad.org
(2024-06-26). United Nations Urges Israel To Facilitate Humanitarian Aid in Gaza. themedialine.org 
(2024-06-26). Norway's largest pension fund divests stake in Caterpillar over Israeli settler expansion. middleeasteye.net 
Norway's largest pension fund divests stake in Caterpillar over Israeli settler expansion | KLP cites company's involvement in Israeli rights abuses against Palestinians in the West Bank for divestment decision | | A Caterpillar Inc. 777 mining haul truck at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vega…
(2024-06-26). 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.
(2024-06-26). Israel's burden-bearing public is frustrated. It won't let the military get away with a symbolic Haredi draft. haaretz.com The ongoing war in Gaza highlights how profound the inequality is between those serving in the IDF and those whom the state has exempted. The court ruling has created an opportunity for a new model of service and an alternative form of national service. If the chief of staff joins efforts to fudge the issue, a wave of anger could endanger the 'people's army' model…
(2024-06-26). How Palestine could qualify for the 2026 World Cup. middleeasteye.net 
How Palestine could qualify for the 2026 World Cup | Against the background of Israel's war on Gaza, the Palestinian football team is still in contention for a place at the finals in the US, Mexico and Canada | | ‚Ä…
(2024-06-26). Jamaal Bowman Loses Primary After AIPAC Poured Record $14.5M Into Race. truthout.org Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-New York) lost his primary on Tuesday after Israel's largest U.S. lobbying group made his race the most expensive House primary in history, pouring nearly $15 million to oust one of the few progressive critics of Israel in Congress as the country carries out a horrific genocidal assault in Gaza. As of Wednesday morning, Bowman had garnered 42 percent of the vote… |
(2024-06-26). 'Hard To Bear…': Germany Angry With Israel After IDF Uses Wounded Palestinian As 'Human Shield'. hindustantimes.com The German Foreign Ministry issued a strong reaction after footage of the Israeli military tying a wounded Palestinian to a bonnet of a military jeep went viral. German Foreign Minister Sebastian Fischer described the scenes as "hard to bear" and noted that such behaviour is considered a violation of Israeli army rules. Germany and the US also demanded a swift probe into the incident and hold those responsible accountable.
(2024-06-26). South Korea NGO files case against Israel for Gaza war crimes. newarab.com 
A lawsuit has been filed in The complaint was lodged with the South Korean Police Investigation Agency by the NGO People's Solidarity for Participatory Democracy (PSPD) against Netanyahu as well as Israeli President Isaac Herzog, Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi, Defence Minister Yoav…
(2024-06-26). Israel reduces food for Palestinian security prisoners, conceals data, sources say. haaretz.com Since Oct. 7, prisoners reported weight loss due to drastic food reductions in the prisons, to the point of starvation. As Israel's top court hears a petition filed on the matter, far-right Minister Ben-Gvir states this is a 'deterrent measure'…
(2024-06-26). Video: Israeli military dog attacks elderly Palestinian woman in Gaza. aljazeera.com Al Jazeera has obtained video showing an Israeli military dog attacking an elderly Palestinian woman inside her home.
(2024-06-26). Protesters clash in Brooklyn as Israeli firm hosts event to sell stolen Palestinian land. presstv.ir New York's Jewish community has been hosting events annually to auction off land in Israel and in West Bank settlements.
(2024-06-26). MSF slams Israel for killing worker in Gaza City. presstv.ir The attack killed Fadi al-Wadiya, along with 5 other people including 3 children.
(2024-06-26). My high school graduates are facing the bleakest future Israel has ever known. haaretz.com Can I honestly assure my students that the state and the IDF will protect them? Or that Israel will remain a democracy? That there won't be civil war? What kind of life will they have here?
(2024-06-26). New German citizens required to affirm Israel's right to exist. middleeasteye.net 
New German citizens required to affirm Israel's right to exist | Questions added to citizenship test on antisemitism, Israel and Germany's responsibility towards Jewish people | | The EU, Israeli and German flags in front of the Bundestag, the German lower house of parliament in Berlin, on 12 Octobe…
(2024-06-26). Sanders: AIPAC's Triumph Over Bowman Shows Need to Overturn "Citizens United" truthout.org Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) is once again calling for the Supreme Court's Citizens United decision to be reversed after the pro-Israel lobby unleashed a historic spending blitz against Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-New York), leading him to lose his primary on Tuesday. Sanders warned that Bowman's loss is a show that groups like the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) can simply "buy… |
(2024-06-26). Evergreen Democratic convention votes for ceasefire, urges halt to U.S. weapons for Israel. peoplesworld.org 
BELLEVUE, Wash.—More than 1,000 Democratic Party convention delegates voted overwhelmingly, Sunday, for three resolutions demanding an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza war. The delegates demanded immediate delivery of humanitarian aid to the Palestinian people and termination of U.S. arms to Israel. The strong feelings of solidarity with the Palestinian people were obvious, especially among the …
(2024-06-26). Massive fire erupts near Israeli military base in occupied East al-Quds. presstv.ir A large fire has broken out near an Israeli military base on Mount Scopus in the occupied East al-Quds.
(2024-06-26). Israeli drone strike kills sixth MSF member in Gaza. middleeasteye.net 
Israeli drone strike kills sixth MSF member in Gaza | In the US, pro-Israel lobby groups score victory against Jamaal Bowman | | Smoke billows following an Israeli bombing in Gaza City's Shejaiya on 22 June 2024 (Omar al-Qattaa/AFP) | Doctors Without Borders (known by their French acronym MSF) have…
(2024-06-26). Houthi Group Asserts Successful Attack on 'Israeli' Ship in Arabian Sea. themedialine.org 
(2024-06-26). Prominent Israelis pen op-ed in New York Times urging Congress to nix Netanyahu speech. haaretz.com Co-authored by six Israelis including former Prime Minister Barak and an ex-Mossad Chief, the pierce urges Congress to withdraw Netanyahu's invitation 'as large portion of Israelis have lost faith in Mr. Netanyahu's government'…
(2024-06-26). UN will remain in Gaza but demands better conditions from Israel. plenglish.com United Nations, Jun 26 (Prensa Latina) In the midst of constant obstacles and threats to its humanitarian operation, the United Nations (UN) confirmed its determination to maintain the essential support to civilians trapped in the conflict in Gaza.
(2024-06-26). Israel implementing 'systematic policy' of targeting Gaza humanitarian zones: Euro-Med. presstv.ir An international human rights organization says Israel has been persisting with its policy of systematically targeting civilians.
(2024-06-26). Israel's top court may have paved the way for the new Haredi Jew, if not a new government. haaretz.com The High Court ruling mandating the draft of yeshiva students will not bring down Netanyahu's coalition, since he and his ultra-Orthodox partners just want to stave off the inevitable…
(2024-06-26). Right wing money blitz succeeds at defeating Jamal Bowman. peoplesworld.org 
NEW YORK—Redistricting and especially a right-wing money blitz—fueled by Republican big givers acting through the campaign finance committee of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee—beat Rep. Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., a member of "The Squad" in the June 25 Democratic congressional primary in New York's 16th District. With all precincts reporting, Bowman, 48, lost to veteran …
(2024-06-26). Gaza onslaught blocks exams, crushes Palestinian students' dreams. presstv.ir The Israeli onslaught on Gaza dashes hopes of Palestinian students who want to pursue higher education.
(2024-06-26). AIPAC: Has the pro-Israel lobby bribed and bought US democracy. newarab.com 
(2024-06-26). Haredim in no hurry to exit gov't, but Top Court ruling on draft issue widens cracks in the coalition. haaretz.com Netanyahu's response to the ruling was misleading and inciting. Some expect him to keep promoting Gantz's 'exemption law' merely as a bid to buy time, knowing the court will strike it down…
(2024-06-26). Pro-Israel money and flip-flops on Palestine: How Jamaal Bowman lost his primary election. middleeasteye.net 
Pro-Israel money and flip-flops on Palestine: How Jamaal Bowman lost his primary election | Aipac spent $14m to support Bowman's challenger. However, Bowman has made several contradicting stances on his support for Palestine | | US Congressman Jamaal Bowman speaks during a rally at St Ma…
(2024-06-26). Israel army dog mauling of Gaza woman exposes 'K9 weaponisation'. newarab.com 
Video footage of an The
(2024-06-26). Israeli documents reveal extensive efforts to influence US discourse on Gaza war. nationofchange.org Leaked documents expose a coordinated campaign by the Israeli government to shape American public opinion and policy regarding the Gaza conflict.
(2024-06-26). We Must Understand Israel As A Settler-Colonial State. popularresistance.org While attending the University of Oklahoma in 1956 — 57, I met a Palestinian petroleum engineering student named Said Abu-Lughod. Said, whose older brother Ibrahim Abu-Lughod would become a renowned professor at Northwestern University, told me how Israeli settlers had violently forced his family out of their ancestral home in Jaffa during the establishment of the state of Israel in 1948. This had happened only eight years earlier, when Said was 12 years old. His family fled as refugees to Jordan. ' | Said also gave me a book—What Price Israel? by Alfred M. Lilienthal‚Äâ—‚…
(2024-06-26). Pressure mounts on Israel for cease-fire. ecns.cn Israel kept up its bombardment of Gaza on Tuesday after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ruled out ending its eight-month-long fighting in the enclave any time soon, as experts call for the implementation of the United Nations cease-fire resolution.
(2024-06-26). Blinken is dragging the US ever deeper into Israel's quagmire. middleeasteye.net Hamas is willing to commit to the 'full and complete ceasefire' touted by Biden – but Washington continues to throw its full support behind an intransigent Tel Aviv.
(2024-06-26). Netanyahu Adviser: 'Hamas Cannot Be Eliminated'. news.antiwar.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's top national security aide said that Hamas is an idea and cannot be defeated. His comments put him at odds with the Israeli leader, who has pledged to eradicate the Palestinian militant group. At the 21st Herzliya Conference on Tuesday, National Security Adviser Tzachi Hanegbi said, "You cannot completely get …
(2024-06-26). FO ∞ Talks: The Evolving Role of Diplomats in a New World Order. fairobserver.com In this edition of FO ∞ Talks, Fair Observer Chief Strategy Officer Peter Isackson speaks with Jean-Daniel Ruch, who served as Switzerland's ambassador to Serbia, Turkey and Israel. Ruch was also a political advisor to the prosecutor of the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia. Isackson and Ruch delve into the evolving role of diplomacy…
(2024-06-26). Syrian diplomat denounces US bias against Israel. plenglish.com Damascus, Jun 26 (Prensa Latina) Syria's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Qusay Al-Dahhak, said on Wednesday the United States and its allies put Israel's interests above International Law. Instead of trying to contain the escalation and work to calm the situation and achieve stability in the region, they gave Israel time to continue its crimes, the diplomat denounced, quoted by the press in this capital during his speech at a Security Council session to discuss the situation in the Middle East.
(2024-06-26). Ukraine Escalates Majorly + Israel Fighting Iran? scheerpost.com By Ray McGovern and Robert Scheer / Original to ScheerPost In this week's episode of "Playing President," Ray McGovern, 27-year CIA veteran and briefer of five presidents, continues to make sense of the world to "President" Scheer, who prepared for this role through his decades as a journalist, including in-depth interviews with five presidents from …
(2024-06-26). Norway's pension fund sells US firm Caterpillar stake over Gaza war risks. presstv.ir KLP says it will no longer invest in US industrial group Caterpillar, citing concerns that the company's equipment may be used by Israel in its genocidal war on Gaza.
(2024-06-26). Yemeni army uses new missile to hit Israel-linked ship. presstv.ir The Yemeni army says it has used a new ballistic missile to hit an Israel-linked ship in the Arabian Sea in support of the Palestinian people.
(2024-06-26). The Night That Won't End in Gaza. theintercept.com Throughout the past nine months of Israel's
(2024-06-26). Fact or fiction: Is Israel unfairly singled out for global condemnation? haaretz.com 'Biased, predetermined, hypocritical': This is how Israel's supporters characterize the attitude of the international community in terms of human rights and international law. In fact, until the Gaza war, what's striking is the long, free ride Israel has enjoyed…
(2024-06-26). As Norway's largest private pension fund, we are divesting from Caterpillar. aljazeera.com We cannot remain silent about companies linked to Israel's crimes in occupied territory and its war in Gaza.
(2024-06-26). Israeli forces kill MSF physiotherapist on way to work in Gaza. newarab.com 
The organisation confirmed his killing in a statement but did not explicitly blame Israel. | Fadi Al-Wadiya, 33, was killed along with five others, including three children near an MSF clinic, as he was cycling there. | The father of three was on his way to provide medical care to other…
(2024-06-26). US Claims IDF Is Investigating Hind Rajab's Death, But Aid Group Says It Isn't. truthout.org For months, Biden administration officials have deflected questions on the Israeli killing of 6-year-old Hind Rajab and her family members, saying that they are leaving the investigation of the incident to Israeli officials. But a Palestinian aid group has now refuted the claim that the Israeli military is investigating the incident at all, new reporting reveals. On Monday… |
(2024-06-26). What is Israel's Haredi draft bill and could it fell Netanyahu. newarab.com 
The The Supreme Court ruling means that the government must call up Haredi Jews for conscription, having for decades avoided national service due to their status as religious students. | Sec…
(2024-06-26). Iraqi resistance hits vital target with drones in Israel. presstv.ir The Islamic Resistance in Iraq says it has conducted a fresh retaliatory strike on an Israeli military position in the occupied territories.
(2024-06-26). High Court Rules Ultra-Orthodox Men Are Subject to Draft, Threatening Netanyahu's Coalition. news.antiwar.com Israel's high court ruled that men in the ultra-Orthodox community are subject to conscription on Tuesday. The community, known as the Haredim, is politically powerful, subsidized by the citizenry, and until now had been unaffected by the mass mandatory enlistment. This is a heavily contentious issue as more than 600 Israeli soldiers have been killed …
(2024-06-26). Sudan's soup kitchens offer a lifeline to thousands of civilians. newarab.com 
(2024-06-26). Netanyahu wants Biden out and Trump back in power. newarab.com 
(2024-06-26). Daisy Khan's trusted guide to the 30 Rights of Muslim Women. newarab.com 
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) was the world's Women are highly revered and granted I've encountere…
(2024-06-26). 10 children per day losing one or two legs in Gaza: UNRWA. newarab.com 
(2024-06-26). The Djinn's Apple: A young girl's defiance in Abbasid Baghdad. newarab.com 
"What forbidden fruit did I take a bite of?" asks the young girl whose perspective we follow in This historical crime fiction, which won the The you…
(2024-06-26). Iran's presidential election dominated by Khamenei loyalists. newarab.com 
Iranians choose a president on Friday in a tightly controlled election following With Iran's supreme leader now 85, it is likely that the next president will be closely involved in the eventual process of choosing a successor to Khamenei, who has ensu…
(2024-06-26). Kuwaiti ex-MP jailed for criticising dissolution of parliament. newarab.com 
(2024-06-26). Celebrations erupt in Afghan cities after World Cup heroics. newarab.com 
Rare celebrations erupted in multiple Afghan cities on Tuesday after the national cricket team reached the World Cup semi-finals for the first time with a nail-biting T20 win over Bangladesh. | Thousands gathered in the capital Kabul and in Khost, Jalalabad and other cities to celebrate the fairytale win, which also eliminated the formidable Australians from the competition. | Fans chanted praise for their "heroes", set off fireworks and danced in the streets. Some shed tears of joy. | "I am lost for words," Hassan Khan Niazai told AFP in Kabul while celebrating the landmark achievement. | "It is a special and…
(2024-06-26). France: Far-right to ban dual nationals from 'sensitive' jobs. newarab.com 
Rising far-right parties in France wants to ban French people with dual nationality from holding "sensitive" jobs. The deeply unconstitutional measure is worrying the large Franco-Maghreb community. | "The most strategic positions of the State will be reserved for French nationals," said National Rally (RN) president Jordan Bardella this week. | The measure will "prevent" French people with dual nationality from occupying "extremely sensitive jobs," the list of which will be defined "by decree" after the adoption of an "organic law." | When asked if the police would, for example, be among these "sensitive posi…
(2024-06-26). UN alarmed by Gaza war's toll on children, 'catastrophic' hunger. newarab.com 
(2024-06-26). Euro 2024: Morocco's diaspora stars caught between two homelands. newarab.com 
(2024-06-26). Captain Nacho to leave Real Madrid for reported Saudi move. newarab.com 
Club captain Nacho Fernandez will leave The 34-year-old centre-back spent 23 years with the club – 12 of them in the first team squad – lifting the European crown six times, La Liga on four occasions and the Copa del Rey twice. | According to Spanish media, Nacho has signed a two-year deal with Al-Qadsiah, who were rec…
(2024-06-26). Egypt needs $1.18 billion in fuel imports to end power cuts: PM. newarab.com 
It hopes the shipments will arrive in full around the third week of July, by which point the government aims to stop cutting power during the remaining summer months, he added. | It has already st…
(2024-06-26). Menendez's Egypt trip planning got 'weird,' Senate staffer says. newarab.com 
A Senate staffer testified at a bribery trial that planning for Sarah Arkin, a senior staffer with the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, testified as a government witness at a trial over
(2024-06-26). Afghanistan braced for 'massive' T20 World Cup semi-final. newarab.com 
It is an intriguing encounter which will produce a first-time finalist to take on either 2007 winners India or defending champions England who meet in the second semi-final at Guyana's Providence Stadium on Thursday. | Celebr…
(2024-06-26). Egypt churches open for all students before exams amid blackouts. newarab.com 
Several Coptic Orthodox churches in Egypt have in recent days opened air-conditioned halls, amid The move is believed to have first been jointly initiated by seven Coptic Orthodox Churches in the Mediterranean City of
(2024-06-26). Czech Republic to lead mission to Syria to study refugee return. newarab.com 
(2024-06-26). From Beirut, Vatican urges Middle East parties to accept peace plans. newarab.com 
"The Middle East is going through a critical moment," Parolin told a press conference in The Holy See "asks for peace proposals to be welcomed, so that fighting stops on each side, so hostages in G…
(2024-06-26). Egypt's PM vows to end blackouts, apologises to Egyptians. newarab.com 
Egypt's Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly During an afternoon press conference
(2024-06-26). Parliamentary elections in Iraqi Kurdistan slated for October. newarab.com 
Nechirvan Barzani President of the "We have decided to set the date of October 20, 2024, for the general elections of the s…
(2024-06-26). Let Julian Assange's freedom not be a defeat for what he started. newarab.com 
In the lead-up to the Julian was incensed by the madness of a capitalist system willing to use war to subordinate people for the sole reason of profit. Furthermore, because of the hard-won emergence of democracy, rulers of the system now use their corporate privacy and the idea of state secrecy to prevent the masses of people from knowing the reason for the periodic crises that visit them in cycles…
(2024-06-26). Anti-Muslim incidents double in Germany but overlooked by authorities, NGO says. newarab.com 
Attempted arson on a mosque in Bochum that had been These are some of
(2024-06-26). US sanctions 'shadow banking network' supporting Iran's military. newarab.com 
(2024-06-26). Trump, Biden gird for historic US presidential debate. newarab.com 
Thursday's showdown will raise the campaigning to boiling point, with both camps recently escalating their increasingly personal attacks. | "I think I have been pre…
(2024-06-26). Netanyahu wants Biden out and Trump back in power. newarab.com 
(2024-06-26). How Cairo's Palestine Hospital keeps Palestine's heritage alive. newarab.com 
Amid the bustling heart of Cairo, Rafeeq Taweel steps into a robust tall building that contrasts with This building is a hospital, one of the many in the Egyptian capital and home to some of the region's most prestigious medical centres. | The Palestinian nurse, however, feels a unique welcoming breeze as he enters these premises. | 
A Maryland couple, originally from Alhaji Alieu Dausy Wurie, 71, and Haja Isatu Wurie, 65, had been missing for days after they lost contact with their daughter after pay…
(2024-06-26). Former Menendez aide testifies he acted 'unusual' about Egypt. newarab.com 
A former aide to embattled US Senator Sarah Arkin worked as a senio…
(2024-06-26). Iraqi Kurds detain suspected smugglers in deadly Italy sinking. newarab.com 
More than 60 people were reported missing after the boat sank near southern Italy's Calabria region in mid-June, with 11 people rescued. | According to non-government…
(2024-06-26). ICC convicts Mali Islamist for Timbuktu atrocities. newarab.com 
Judges at the In a summary of their verdict, judges said Al Hassan Ag Abdoul Aziz played an important role in the Ansar Dine Islamist group which took the city on the fringe of the Sahara desert in 2012 and tried to impose sharia Islamic law. | Local inhabitants te…
(2024-06-26). Hamas refutes reports of political bureau relocating to Iraq. newarab.com 
As negotiations for a potential ceasefire in In a statement on his Telegram account, Izzat al-Rishq, a member of the Hamas political bureau, dismissed claims from Sky News Arabia, which ref…
(2024-06-26). Egypt's evolving diplomatic approach to Sudan's war. newarab.com 
Since *Ahmed entered Egypt illegally last summer through a now well-developed Driven by relentless shelling near his home in Omdurman and th…
(2024-06-26). With Bowman's NY primary defeat, the squad sees its first loss. newarab.com 
The expected loss of In an institution where there is heavy pressure to conform to longstanding norms, Bowman found a home in the "squad" of young progressives, who, through working together, have been able to bring to the forefront issues such as organised labour, accessible healthcare, and human rights in US…
(2024-06-26). President Maduro Discloses Opposition Plot to Sabotage Venezuela's Electrical Grid. orinocotribune.com
(2024-06-26). Celebrating 20 Years Of The Worker Cooperative Movement. popularresistance.org When Congress enacted the Cooperative Marketing Act of 1926, it directed the USDA to create a range of federal services in support of producer-owned cooperatives. For nearly 100 years, USDA has gathered statistics, conducted research, provided education, and offered cooperative development to America's agricultural cooperatives. Occasionally, USDA conducted cooperative development among producer co-ops of artisans or created educational materials on housing, shared services, or worker co-ops. Though the name of the agency changed at times, most of USDA's efforts remained firmly focused on farmer-owned cooperative…
(2024-06-26). Report: Certified Gaslighting. popularresistance.org One year after the release of Certified Disaster, Earthworks, and Oil Change International's new investigative report, Certified Gaslighting provides additional evidence that gas certification relies on unreliable technology and methods that allow fossil fuel companies to make unfounded claims about methane gas. While the oil and gas industry is increasingly turning to these so-called gas certification schemes, no matter the label — "natural" gas, "responsibly sourced," "differentiated," "certified," or "next-gen" — the truth remains the same. Methane gas is a threat to people and the planet.
(2024-06-26). Julian Assange Is Finally Free. popularresistance.org Julian Assange has agreed to a plea deal with the United States. He left Belmarsh on Monday and is headed to Australia, WikiLeaks said. | "He was granted bail by the High Court in London and was released at Stansted airport during the afternoon, where he boarded a plane and departed the UK," WikiLeaks said in a tweet early Tuesday morning London time. | Stella Assange, tweeted: "Julian is free!!!! Words cannot express our immense gratitude to YOU- yes YOU, who have all mobilised for years and years to make this come true. THANK YOU. THANK YOU. THANK YOU." | Assange was released as a result of a plea deal with the…
(2024-06-26). Two Years Since Abortion Rights Were Overturned In The United States. popularresistance.org On June 24, 2022, the US Supreme Court overturned protections for abortion rights nationwide, giving the green-light for states run by ultra-conservative politicians to implement draconian abortion bans. As a result, millions of women, concentrated in the poorest regions of the country, saw their reproductive rights taken away from them—systematically denied abortion even of cases of medical necessity or rape. | The US Supreme Court decision of Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization sparked a nationwide movement for abortion rights, spearheaded by major feminist and left-wing organizations as well as…
(2024-06-26). 'Falling Gently Away': The G—7 In Italy. popularresistance.org That Group of 7 gathering on the coast of the Adriatic June 13—15 was truly a doozy, I have to say. Readers might think it a waste of column inches to devote any linage to it, as many will surely have forgotten about it by now—not to mention those many others who did not know of it in the first place and so could not get as far as forgetting it. But this just is my point: The seven people claiming to be the world's most powerful assemble for a summit and it is not worth our attention? Say whaaa? | The significance of this year's G—7, I mean to say, lies in its insignificance. Considering the mes…
(2024-06-26). Michael Brenner: Signposts to Perdition. scheerpost.com 
(2024-06-26). President Incapable of Understanding Assange Case. scheerpost.com 
By Ray McGovern and Robert Scheer / Original to ScheerPost In this week's episode of "Playing President," Ray McGovern, 27-year CIA veteran and briefer of five presidents, continues to make sense of the world to "President" Scheer, who prepared for this role through his decades as a journalist, including in-depth interviews with five presidents from …
(2024-06-26). Jun 26, 2024. sitrepworld.info 
I made a mistake that caused the total loss of today's links. My apologies to my faithful readers. Hopefully this will never happen again. In any case, all should be back to normal tomorrow..: | Houthi Traffic Cop…
(2024-06-26). Russia Tells U.S. Ambassador, "We Are No Longer at Peace" sonar21.com 
A chilling and alarming statement. Washington "has effectively become a party" to the war on Ukraine's side, the ministry said in a statement, adding, "Retaliatory measures will certainly follow."
(2024-06-26). War on Gaza: Hunger 'Worse Than Bombings' for Starving Palestinians. globalresearch.ca
(2024-06-26). Bahraini activist granted UK citizenship after threatening legal action. middleeasteye.net 
Bahraini activist granted UK citizenship after threatening legal action | Sayed Ahmed Alwadaei welcomes the 'significant and turning point' in his life as a torture survivor and refugee after a three-year delay in his application | | Sayed Ahmed Alwadaei has been in exile in the UK si…
(2024-06-26). ICC convicts al-Qaeda-linked leader of war crimes in Mali's Timbuktu. aljazeera.com Al Hassan was convicted on charges including including torture, rape, and destroying religious buildings.
(2024-06-26). Michigan Judge Blocks Law Requiring 24-Hour Wait Before Abortion. truthout.org A judge in Michigan has placed a statewide injunction on laws regulating abortion access, including one that required residents to wait 24 hours before being able to have the procedure. Court of Claims Judge Sima Patel issued the order on Tuesday, writing in a 50-page opinion that the provisions regulating abortion violated a voter initiative that created a new constitutional standard in 2022. |
(2024-06-26). Charter School Status for Religious School Is Unconstitutional, OK Court Rules. truthout.org The Oklahoma Supreme Court has overturned a contract between the state and a religious school, ruling that a proposed charter school agreement is unconstitutional due to the institution's stated plan to use government funding provided to evangelize students. Oklahoma's Statewide Virtual Charter School Board voted 3-2 last year to approve the Catholic Archdiocese of Oklahoma for the St. |
(2024-06-26). Don't Let Biden's Latest Protections Excuse His Rightward Lurch on Immigration. truthout.org On June 18, President Joe Biden announced that he would be taking executive action to protect undocumented spouses of American citizens, providing them with a pathway to citizenship. This would extend protections, work visas and citizenship to potentially hundreds of thousands of individuals, many of them DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) recipients and Dreamers. In response… |
(2024-06-26). LGBTQ Lawmaker Representation Increased 190 Percent Over Past 7 Years — Report. truthout.org The number of lawmakers across the country who identify as LGBTQ has increased significantly over the past decade, a new report details. The "Out for America" report, compiled annually by the LGBTQ+ Victory Institute, has tracked the number of LGBTQ lawmakers in local, state and federal elected positions since 2017. As of May, the number of elected lawmakers in office is 1,303… |
(2024-06-26). New Report Finds Nearly All Deaths in ICE Custody Over 5 Years Were Preventable. truthout.org Nearly all of the deaths in U.S. immigration detention facilities over a five-year period were preventable, but no officials have faced serious accountability, a new report found. Of the 52 people who died in detention under the custody of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from January 2017 to December 2021, 49 of the deaths, or 95%, were preventable or possibly preventable if appropriate… |
(2024-06-26). Los Angeles County Approves Medical Debt Relief for Thousands of Residents. truthout.org Los Angeles County supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to buy up and forgive millions of dollars in medical debt as part of a comprehensive plan to tackle a $2.9 billion burden that weighs on almost 800,000 residents. The measure, authored by supervisors Janice Hahn and Holly Mitchell, allows the county to enter into a pilot program with Undue Medical Debt, previously known as RIP Medical Debt… |
(2024-06-26). Critics Slam Supreme Court Ruling as a Weakening of Public Corruption Laws. truthout.org The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday sided with a former Indiana mayor convicted of accepting a bribe from a business shortly after it was awarded municipal contracts, a ruling that one dissenting justice called "absurd" and critics said weakens public corruption laws. Ruling 6-3 along ideological lines in Snyder v. United States, the justices overturned the bribery convictions of former Portage… |
(2024-06-26). 10 children in Gaza losing one or both legs every day: UNRWA. presstv.ir URRWA chief Lazzarini said the figures by UNICEF do not include children who have lost their hands or arms.
(2024-06-26). UN agencies say 10 children a day in Gaza are losing 1 or both legs. scmp.com UNRWA chief says amputation often takes place 'in quite horrible conditions', sometimes without anaesthesia.
(2024-06-26). Stonewall 1969 — second night: 'Liberate Christopher Street!'. workers.org 
Stonewall Rebellion veteran Marsha P. Johnson, left, New York City Pride march, June 27, 1982. This article by Leslie Feinberg, a lesbian transgender and Jewish communist and a managing editor of Workers World, was first published July 24, 2006, as part 69 of the series "Lavender and Red." The 10th . . . |
(2024-06-26). Does the European Union still exist? workers.org 
This article was published on June 19, 2024, on jornalmudardevida.net, a web magazine edited by Raposo. Translation: John Catalinotto. The political forces that have dominated the institutions of the European Union were very pleased to have managed to maintain their majority in parliament in the recent elections on June 6-9. . . . |
(2024-06-26). Protest exposes Biden's deceit: Jersey City is the 'Red Line'. workers.org 
Jersey City, New Jersey, June 20, 2024. Jersey City, New Jersey Ceasefire-Now of Northern New Jersey initiated "Jersey City is the Red Line," a demonstration held June 20 at the Grove Street Pedestrian Plaza. The action was inspired by the "Surround the White House: We are the Red Line" action . . . |
(2024-06-26). California resistance predated 1969 Stonewall Rebellion. workers.org 
This article by Leslie Feinberg, a lesbian transgender and Jewish communist and a managing editor of Workers World, was first published May 5, 2006, as part 62 of the series "Lavender and Red." The 10th anniversary of comrade Leslie's death will be marked on Nov. 15. The 1969 Stonewall Rebellion . . . |
(2024-06-26). Imperialism vs. socialism in space. workers.org 
Artist's illustration of astronauts on the moon planting a Chinese flag. Bulletin: Just as this article is being published, news comes that China's Chang'e-6 mission has just succeeded in bringing back a sample of moondust from the far side of the moon. This feat represents another major step in eventual . . . |
(2024-06-26). Donald Sutherland 1935-2024: His greatest role. workers.org 
Donald Sutherland died June 21 at age 88. Since the Canadian-born actor was a film star during the last six decades, it took only days for much to be written, heard or shown on every sort of media about his work in film and his life. There has been less . . . |
(2024-06-26). Insights | Former senior UN official: EU's tariff hikes on Chinese EVs is wrong move. ecns.cn The EU's plan to impose additional tariffs on imports of Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) is exactly the wrong move, said Erik Solheim, former executive director of the United Nations Environment Programme, on the sidelines of the 3rd Western Returned Scholars Association (WRSA) International Think Tank Forum in Huzhou of Zhejiang Province."ÄÄ…
(2024-06-26). Insights丨Argentine scholar: China a sure and strong partner for Latin American countries. ecns.cn
(2024-06-26). Spacewalk called off after suit water leak. ecns.cn NASA canceled a spacewalk at the International Space Station on Monday after water leaked from an astronaut's spacesuit.
(2024-06-26). China to recognize 19 emerging professions that contribute to growth. ecns.cn China has announced plans to recognize 19 new professions related to the digital economy, smart manufacturing and modern services that contribute to the nation's overall economic development.
(2024-06-26). Consumption's big role in focus. ecns.cn Despite the pressure of lackluster domestic demand, China still has the capability and conditions to further tap consumption potential to sustain high-quality growth.
(2024-06-26). Laos to waive visas for Chinese tourists: Official. ecns.cn Amid the success of the China-Laos Railway in further connecting the two countries, the Lao government is ready to announce a visa-free arrangement for Chinese tourists as part of Visit Laos Year 2024, according to a senior Lao official.
(2024-06-26). Kremlin warns U.S. after strike on Crimea kills 4. ecns.cn The Kremlin has blamed the United States for an attack on Crimea with a U.S.-supplied missile loaded with a cluster warhead that killed at least four people and injured 151, warning that retaliation would follow.
(2024-06-26). Xi stresses sci-tech modernization, innovation. ecns.cn The National Science and Technology Conference, the National Science and Technology Award Conference, the 21th General Assembly of Academicians of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and the 17th General Assembly of Academicians of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, were held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on the morning of June 24.
(2024-06-26). More drugs to be added to controlled substances list. ecns.cn China will add 46 new psychoactive substances to its controlled substances list from the start of next month as it intensifies efforts to combat drug manufacturing, trafficking and abuse.
(2024-06-26). Major buybacks put spring back in A shares' step. ecns.cn A-share market investor confidence will be boosted and bourse performance will be buoyed amid record performance among listed companies' buyback plans, said experts.
(2024-06-26). More countries seek to apply for BRICS. ecns.cn Malaysia and Thailand's interest in joining BRICS is expected to expand trade opportunities and allow the two economies to have a bigger role in an increasingly multipolar world, analysts said.
(2024-06-26). Chinese doctors in Algeria make a difference. ecns.cn Li Li, an obstetrician gynecologist at Xiangyang Maternal and Child Health Hospital in Hubei province, has treated 20,000 patients, performed surgeries on 13,000 patients, and assisted with 6,000 deliveries in Algeria over the past seven years.
(2024-06-26). Knife attack injures 3, including 2 Japanese citizens. ecns.cn The Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday that an attack that injured three people, including two Japanese citizens, was an isolated incident and their lives were not in danger.
(2024-06-26). 2024 Summer Davos opens in Dalian. ecns.cn The 15th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as the Summer Davos, opened on Tuesday in the coastal city of Dalian in Northeast China's Liaoning province.
(2024-06-26). Beijing and New York celebrate 44th year of sister-city relationship. ecns.cn A delegation from Beijing celebrated the 44-year sister-city relationship with New York City with musical performances and speeches from representatives of both cities at China's New York Consulate General.
(2024-06-26). China Team unveils medal ceremony uniform for Paris Olympics. ecns.cn The medal ceremony uniform for the Chinese delegation at the Paris Olympic Games is unveiled on June 25 in Beijing. | The new podium ceremony outfit, officially named the "Champions Dragon Outfit," draws deeply from traditional Chinese aesthetics, featuring classic Chinese tailoring and a primary color palette of white.
(2024-06-26). Vietnam transfers 19 telecom fraud suspects to China. ecns.cn The Vietnamese police recently transferred 19 Chinese allegedly involved in cross-border telecom fraud in Vietnam, along with related items, through the Dongxing Port in Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region to China, said the Ministry of Public Security on Wednesday.
(2024-06-26). Super-deep well in China's Bohai Oilfield reaches record-breaking 6,088 meters. ecns.cn TIANJIN — The Bohai Oilfield, China's largest offshore crude oil production base, has completed the drilling operations of a new 6,088-meter-deep well, the China National Offshore Oil Corporation Tianjin branch said on Tuesday.
(2024-06-26). Guangzhou's Nansha International Cruise Homeport officially opens. ecns.cn A cruise ship sets sail from Guangzhou's Nansha International Cruise Homeport on June 25 with more than 600 domestic and foreign tourists aboard. | The Blue Dream Melody cruise ship set sail for a five-day, four-night visa-free adventure to Vietnam's Ha Long Bay, marking the official opening of the much-anticipated port in Guangdong province.
(2024-06-26). Knife attack in Suzhou an isolated incident: Foreign Ministry spokesperson. ecns.cn The attack that injured two Japanese citizens and one Chinese in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province on Monday was an isolated incident, said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning on Tuesday.
(2024-06-26). Hangzhou prepares to battle flooding disasters. ecns.cn Authorities in Hangzhou, capital of Zhejiang province, have prepared to prevent possible secondary disasters, including flash floods and mountain landslides, caused by continuous heavy downpours.
(2024-06-26). The 3rd Western Returned Scholars Association International Think Tank Forum opens in Huzhou. ecns.cn The 3rd Western Returned Scholars Association (WRSA) International Think Tank Forum opened Saturday, with the theme Chinese Path to Modernization: Green Ecology and Sustainable Development, in Huzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province. Over 150 think tank experts, scholars, and representatives of overseas students from China, the United States, Germany, France, the Netherlands, Sweden, etc., attended the forum.
(2024-06-26). Draft law on penalties amended. ecns.cn National legislators have refined a draft amendment to the Law on Penalties for Administration of Public Security, addressing public concerns raised during the initial deliberation last August.
(2024-06-26). Pakistan's New Counterterrorism Operation Was Likely Triggered By Chinese Concerns About CPEC. thealtworld.com The lackluster joint statement that followed the Pakistani premier's visit to China suggested that the People's Republic is souring on his country due to its inability to protect Chinese workers there who are helping develop CPEC projects. | Pakistan recently announced the start of its new counterterrorist operation codenamed "
(2024-06-26). A look inside China: Is this the most sovereign country on Earth? indybay.org Journalist Ben Norton discusses his experience living in China. | China went through a partial colonialization, a century of humiliation. | China is responsible for 3/4 of all poverty reduction and has lifted 800 million out of extreme poverty…
(2024-06-26). The Release of Julian Assange: Plea Deals and Dark Legacies. counterpunch.org 
One of the longest sagas of political persecution is coming to its terminus. That is, if you believe in final chapters. Nothing about the fate of Julian Assange seems determinative. His accusers and inquisitors will draw some delight at the plea deal reached between the WikiLeaks founder's legal team and the US Department of Justice.
(2024-06-26). The Release of Julian Assange: Plea Deals and Dark Legacies. globalresearch.ca
(2024-06-26). The Release of Julian Assange: Plea Deals and Dark Legacies. counterpunch.org 
(2024-06-26). The World Bank and IMF have set their sights on East Timor, a state officially born in May 2002. 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 (…) | – | / |
(2024-06-26). The ETERNAL Norita! cadtm.org
(2024-06-26). Climate and environmental crisis: Sorcerer's apprentices at the World Bank and the IMF. cadtm.org
(2024-06-26). Joining forces with the social movement. cadtm.org
(2024-06-26). The Pact on Migration and Asylum: another step forward for necropolitics in Europe. cadtm.org
(2024-06-26). India : Analysis of Budget 2024—25, Part 1: Declining Budget Outlay. cadtm.org
(2024-06-26). Dark clouds over Europe with a few sunny patches. cadtm.org
(2024-06-26). Free trade frenzy: the hidden costs of South Asia's economic gamble. cadtm.org
(2024-06-26). France: With the New Popular Front against the deadly fascist threat! cadtm.org
(2024-06-26). Hell, Maybe ANYTHING Is Possible. thealtworld.com 
The thing that stands out for me the most when watching the deeply moving If you've been following this case for a while, you know what I'm talking about. This was the moment you'd dream of in your quiet, private moments, but could never fully allow yourself to believe would actually happen. | It was very easy to imagine Assange dying in a prison cell, either in the near future at Belmarsh or further along the timeline in some US hellhole. It wa…
(2024-06-26). Economic Precarity Among LGBT Workers. cepr.net Though data suggest that LGBT individuals are more likely to be employed than their cis-hetero counterparts, many LGBT workers struggle with unmet needs. Food insecurity, housing hardship, barriers to health care access, and medical discrimination are all major issues LGBT workers face. Crucially, these struggles are distributed unevenly along lines of race, class, and gender. …
(2024-06-26). Contrary What Republicans Claim, Tax Credits for Electric Vehicles Will Not Go to the Wealthy. cepr.net The New York Times had an article on the prospects for investment in clean energy if Donald Trump gets back in the White House. At one point the piece quotes Senator John Barrasso, a Republican from Wyoming, on the tax credits for electric vehicles: "The electric vehicle tax credit benefits the wealthiest of Americans and …
(2024-06-26). First Kenyan Forces Arrive in Haiti as Part of Latest Foreign Intervention. cepr.net On Tuesday, June 25, the first contingent of Kenyan security forces, the initial deployment of the much-discussed and long-delayed Multinational Security Support mission (MSS), touched down on the tarmac in Port-au-Prince. Its arrival comes 20 months after former prime minister Ariel Henry first requested a foreign security intervention amid nationwide protests calling for his resignation. …
(2024-06-26). Air Pollution Is Killing Millions and Rising Exponentially—A Shift in Agriculture Can Solve It. counterpunch.org 
In 1958, geochemist Charles David Keeling set up the Mauna Loa Global Monitoring Laboratory in Hawaii, which measured carbon dioxide (CO2). Keeling believed that CO2 levels were rising and wanted to prove it. Mauna Loa was a perfect location to obtain precise readings since it was located at an elevation of more than 13,000 feet in the
(2024-06-26). Minding the Debate: What's Happening to Our Brains During Election Season. counterpunch.org 
Some of us are convening watch parties and others deliberately will not tune in. Either way, the June 27 presidential debate is the real start of the election season, when more Americans start to pay attention. It's when partisan rhetoric runs hot and emotions run high. It's also a chance for us, as members of
(2024-06-26). Water, Climate, Violence. counterpunch.org 
"For Fanon, then, the right to indifference, or to ignorance, does not exist." The doctor's task "was to rise up in revolt, become indignant, show alarm… not to dissimulate the real". Mbembe Necropolitics Weather whiplashing, unprecedented heat waves, drought, and forest fires, are in the news. Storytelling may begin in the middle of an action
(2024-06-26). Conn Hallinan: He Knew What Side He was On. counterpunch.org 
(2024-06-26). An AI Hell on Earth? counterpunch.org 
Venture capital and military startup firms in Silicon Valley have begun aggressively selling a version of automated warfare that will deeply incorporate artificial intelligence (AI). Those companies and their CEOs are now pressing full speed ahead with that emerging technology, largely dismissing the risk of malfunctions that could lead to the future slaughter of civilians, not to
(2024-06-26). 2024's violent tornado season has been one of the most active on record. counterpunch.org 
Spring 2024 was unnerving for people across large parts of the U.S. as tornado warnings and sirens sent them scrambling for safety. More than 1,100 tornadoes were reported through May ‚àí a preliminary number but nearly twice the 30-year average at that point and behind only 2011, when deadly tornado outbreaks tore across the southeastern
(2024-06-26). The US is Mired in a Cold War Model From the 1950s. counterpunch.org 
The Biden administration is in denial regarding the dangerous Cold War that currently exists between the United States, China, and Russia that qualifies as Cold War II. The current Cold War promises to be more dangerous, more costly, and more implacable than its predecessor, which dominated the 1950s and early 1960s. Fortunately, the administrations of
(2024-06-26). Letter from London: I Don't Want to Set the World On Fire. counterpunch.org 
As a child, I loved making fires. I would be so happy out in the open just clearing some space and setting one up with some wood or paper as my tinder. Twigs and sticks, ideally bone-dry, would then be added. A spark or match or lighter would get the smoke going, followed by more
(2024-06-26). US journalist Evan Gershkovich faces 20-year sentence as trial begins in Russia. cpj.org New York, June 26, 2024—As the closed-door trial of U.S. journalist Evan Gershkovich opened in a Russian court on Wednesday, the Committee to Protect Journalists denounced it as a travesty of justice and renewed its call for the journalist's immediate release. "U.S. reporter Evan Gershkovich goes on trial today after nearly 15 months of unjust…
(2024-06-26). U.K.-based journalist Shafiur Rahman decries Bangladesh authorities' 'harassment by proxy'. cpj.org Police and National Security Intelligence officers detained 32 Rohingyas, a stateless ethnic minority, for around 16 hours in Bangladesh's southeast Cox's Bazar region on May 17, 2024, on allegations of holding an unauthorized meeting of the Asia-Pacific Network of Refugees (APNOR), a region-wide network of civil society organizations and advocates. Officers questioned nearly all of…
(2024-06-26). CPJ joins call to President Biden to designate RFE/RL's Alsu Kurmasheva 'wrongfully detained' by Russia. cpj.org The Committee to Protect Journalists joined 17 press freedom organizations, journalists associations and rights groups on Wednesday in calling on U.S. President Joe Biden to act immediately to declare Alsu Kurmasheva, a dual U.S.-Russian citizen and an editor with the Tatar-Bashkir service of the U.S. Congress-funded Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL), as "wrongfully detained" by…
(2024-06-26). Russia to block leading foreign media outlets in retaliation against EU. cpj.org Berlin, June 26, 2024 — The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) strongly condemns the Russian foreign ministry's Tuesday decision to block access to 81 European media outlets in Russia in response to the EU's recent ban on four pro-Kremlin media outlets. "Russian authorities' blocking of 81 European media outlets betrays their deep-seated fear of truthful…
(2024-06-26). "Julian Is Free": Assange Back Home in Australia After Taking U.S. Plea Deal in "Espionage" Case. democracynow.org 
Julian Assange has landed in Australia a free man, reuniting with his family Wednesday after pleading guilty to one charge of violating the U.S. Espionage Act as part of a deal with the Justice Department. The WikiLeaks publisher entered his plea on the Pacific island of Saipan, part of the U.S. territory of the Northern Mariana Islands, which lets him avoid further prison time following five years behind bars in the U.K. awaiting possible extradition to the U.S. He had been facing a possible 175 years in U.S. prison if convicted on charges related to his publication of classified documents in 2010 that revealed…
(2024-06-26). Julian Assange's Release "Averted a Press Freedom Catastrophe" But Still Set Bad Precedent: Jameel Jaffer. democracynow.org 
As Julian Assange returns to his native Australia, press rights advocates warn that his case could cast a long shadow over journalists' work to investigate and expose government secrets. The WikiLeaks founder has pleaded guilty to one charge of violating the U.S. Espionage Act as part of a deal with the Justice Department that lets him avoid further prison time following five years behind bars in the U.K. awaiting possible extradition to the U.S. He had been facing a possible 175 years in U.S. prison if convicted on all charges related to his publication of classified documents in 2010 that revealed U.S. wa…
(2024-06-26). "A Big Deal": Julian Assange's Release Welcomed by Australian Senator After Grassroots Campaign. democracynow.org 
We speak with Australian Senator Peter Whish-Wilson, a prominent supporter of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, who says the publisher's case is "a big deal" in the country that cut across political divisions. "It's taken a really big campaign, a really big grassroots campaign by thousands of people in Australia — indeed, millions of people around the world — to bring this to the attention of politicians." Assange landed in Australia Wednesday after pleading guilty to a single charge of violating the U.S. Espionage Act, allowing him to avoid further prison time afte…
(2024-06-26). Democracy Now! 2024-06-26 Wednesday. democracynow.org Democracy Now! Wednesday, June 26, 2024 | Democracy Now! Wednesday, June 26, 2024…
(2024-06-26). The climate fear-mongering enterprise behind the Planetary Boundaries to stabilise population growth. expose-news.com There is nothing new about fear-mongering propaganda being disseminated by politicians and corporate media, but they are now joined by "scientists." A fair amount of catastrophic climate change propaganda has made its …
(2024-06-26). While still relatively rare, broken heart syndrome is real and on the rise; here are some tips on how to prevent it. expose-news.com Negative emotions such as heartbreak, profound sadness and anger can lead to broken heart syndrome. The symptoms mimic a heart attack but without broken blood vessels. During broken heart syndrome, your heart …
(2024-06-26). WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange walks free from US court after plea deal. geo.tv 
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange walks outside United States District Court following a hearing, in Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands, US, June 26, 2024. — ReutersAssange pleads guilty, concluding a lengthy legal battle.Chief US District Judge Manglona accepts his guilty plea."It is a…
(2024-06-26). Opposition lawmakers will not be silenced, vows Rahul Gandhi. geo.tv 
Rahul Gandhi, a senior leader of India's main opposition Congress party, gestures as he addresses the media during the party's manifesto release event ahead of the general election, in New Delhi, India, April 5, 2024. — ReutersGandhi has been chosen by opposition to challenge Modi's…
(2024-06-26). Australian PM hails Assange plea deal as 'welcome development'. geo.tv 
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange arrives at the US Federal Courthouse in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands in Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands, on June 26, 2024, ahead of his court hearing. — AFP Australia's Prime Minister has praised Julian…
(2024-06-26). Iranians set sight on Friday's presidential polls amid tumultuous times. geo.tv 
Banners of presidential candidate Saeed Jalili are displayed during a campaign event in Tehran, Iran on June 24, 2024. — Reuters Six presidential candidates have staged mostly low-key campaigns.Vow to implement country's 7th development plan to curb inflation.Snap polls…
(2024-06-26). US journalist Evan Gershkovich accused of spying in Russia goes on trial. geo.tv 
Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, who stands trial on spying charges, is seen inside an enclosure for defendants before a court hearing in Yekaterinburg, Russia June 26, 2024. — Reuters/FileUnited States journalist Evan Gershkovich, accused of spying, goes on trial behind…
(2024-06-26). America's Dark Day. "Compelling Julian Assange to Plead Guilty to a Crime He Did Not Commit". Scott Ritter. globalresearch.ca
(2024-06-26). US, UK and EU Preparing for War Against Russia. Reinstating the Draft. globalresearch.ca
(2024-06-26). What Is Adenomyosis? Unrecognized Condition Impacting Women's Lives. Affects Up to 1 in 5 Women. globalresearch.ca
(2024-06-26). Scholz Admits that "Many Germans" Don't Support His Policies regarding "Aid for Ukraine" and "Sanctions on Russia" globalresearch.ca
(2024-06-26). "We Have Provoked This War" according to U.K. Reform Leader Nigel Farage. Tensions in Pre-election Political Climate. globalresearch.ca
(2024-06-26). Trade War Between Europe and China Is Creeping Closer. globalresearch.ca
(2024-06-26). Sabotage of the Kiev-Moscow March 2022 Peace Agreement in Istanbul. The End Game is the Destruction and Privatization of Ukraine. globalresearch.ca Ukrainian negotiators said that under their proposals, Kyiv would agree not to join alliances or host bases of foreign troops. The proposals, which would require a referendum in Ukraine. They have essentially agreed to to reject NATO membership.
(2024-06-26). Julian Assange Is Free, But Curly Legal Questions About His Case Remain. globalresearch.ca
(2024-06-26). What's Behind Illegal Immigration: Biden State Department Official Admits "Great Replacement" Is Real; 'They Want to Change the Demographics of the United States'. globalresearch.ca
(2024-06-26). Electing the Next Dictator: Ugly Truths You Won't Hear from Trump or Biden. globalresearch.ca
(2024-06-26). Why Is Russia Revamping Its Nuclear Doctrine? globalresearch.ca
(2024-06-26). Brain Damage Caused by COVID-19 mRNA Vaccines. globalresearch.ca
(2024-06-26). Does Canada Uphold Binding International Law? globalresearch.ca
(2024-06-26). Julian Assange Is Free! We All Have the Power to be Free. globalresearch.ca
(2024-06-26). The Kazan BRICS Games 2024: Strengthening Inter-Cultural Friendship and Solidarity. globalresearch.ca
(2024-06-26). The Spread of Artificial Intelligence. The Emergence of "Deep Fakes", Masterful Distortions. "Who Controls the Past Controls the Future" globalresearch.ca
(2024-06-26). China's legal warfare on Taiwan separatists: The death penalty and absentia trials. globalvoices.org 
(2024-06-26). Guinea's toxic media landscape threatens press freedom. globalvoices.org 
(2024-06-26). Central African Republic: Renewed relations with France despite Russian military presence. globalvoices.org 
(2024-06-26). Australia's northern hairy-nosed wombat is back from brink of extinction. globalvoices.org 
(2024-06-26). Tensions at Colombia's largest gold mine highlight climate justice quagmire. globalvoices.org 
Local miners fight Chinese gold mining company amid lawsuitOriginally published on On May 30, 2024, four communities in Buriticá, home to 10,000 residents in western Colombia, sent an
(2024-06-26). People's Pride March Preempts Corporate Version. indybay.org Drag, Dykes on Bikes, Black Lives Matter, and no corporations…
(2024-06-26). Monday 6/24: Women's March for Abortion Rights in DC – Livestream of Protest at SCOTUS. indybay.org Protest at SCOTUS livestream: www.facebook.com/womensmarchonwash/…
(2024-06-26). Sunday 7/14: Pigeon First Aid & Community Food Serve. indybay.org United Nations Plaza, 50 United Nations Plaza, San Francisco…
(2024-06-26). Saturday 6/29: Poetry and Music in the Garden. indybay.org Alan Chadwick Garden, UC Santa Cruz…
(2024-06-26). Sunday 7/21: Voices From the Holy Land Online Film Salon: In Conversation: "Humanity in Gaza" indybay.org Zoom | Tinyurl.com/VFHL-July2024…
(2024-06-26). Monday 7/1: Yoga for Activists. indybay.org San José Peace and Justice Center | 48 South 7th Street, Room 101 | San José, CA 95112…
(2024-06-26). Thursday 6/27: Virtual Teach-In about Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | http: //tinyurl.com/PalestineThursday…
(2024-06-26). Monday 7/22: Countering American Fascism: Lessons from Organizing in the U.S. Heartland. indybay.org Online livestream…
(2024-06-26). Friday 6/28: Stop SCOTUS MAGA Supermajority! Power Back To The People Rally – DC livestream. indybay.org Livestream: www.facebook.com/WeAreUFD…
(2024-06-26). Seattle Event Cancelled!!! – "Fuck the 4th, Siege the Ports" indybay.org "Fuck the 4th, Siege the Ports" event cancelled for Seattle…
(2024-06-26). Tuesday 6/25: Soupshare. indybay.org SubRosa Community Space, 703 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz…
(2024-06-26). Sunday 6/30: Queer and Trans March for Palestine Liberation. indybay.org Corner of Church and Market…
(2024-06-26). Tuesday 7/9: Investigating Political Nonprofits, Scam PACs and More. indybay.org Virtual Event: www.propublica.org/events/investigating-……
(2024-06-26). Saturday 6/29: Santa Cruz: Banners for Palestine! indybay.org corner of Ocean and Water St., Santa Cruz…
(2024-06-26). Sunday 6/30: Postering To Expose Petaluma Poultry. indybay.org 242 Kentucky St, Petaluma, CA 94952…
(2024-06-26). Saturday 6/29: Safeway: Drop Perdue's Petaluma Poultry. indybay.org 5901 College Ave, Oakland, CA 94618…
(2024-06-26). Friday 6/28: Richmond Banner Drop and Peace Vigil – Free Palestine. indybay.org San Luis Ave & Sacramento Ave | Richmond, Ca 94804…
(2024-06-26). Wednesday 6/26: U.S. Doctors as Eyewitness Humanitarians Plead for Gaza – speakers panel. indybay.org Zoom register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_0lUX……
(2024-06-26). The beauty of art and music in the grim times we find ourselves in. indybay.org
(2024-06-26). Thursday 7/4: Monterey 4th of July Parade: Walk with the Peace Coalition. indybay.org Assemble in the parking lot behind the CHOMP Behavioral Health Services building, 576 Hartnell Street, Monterey, CA, (in the Hartnell Professional Center parking lot – across from…
(2024-06-26). Tuesday 6/25: A Close Reading by Leo Tolstoy of POVERTY, BY AMERICA. indybay.org on line: ZOOM: us05web.zoom.us/j/82330465191?pwd=HYB7va……
(2024-06-26). Friday 8/9: Yes On J: End Factory Farming Convergence. indybay.org City of Petaluma…
(2024-06-26). Bowman Was Defeated by a Toxic Blend of Zionism and Militarism. indybay.org
(2024-06-26). Wednesday 6/26: Free Leonard Peltier! indybay.org Willow Street Frank Bramhall Park | Britton Avenue | San José, CA 95125…
(2024-06-26). Wednesday 7/10: Spirituality & EcoSocialism. indybay.org 1187 Franklin St, San Francisco, CA 94109…
(2024-06-26). Asian Markets Rise After Wall St Rebound, Inflation In View. latintimes.com The euro also remained under pressure ahead of weekend elections in France that polls suggest will see big wins for the far-right and left-wing parties pushing President Emmanuel Macron's centrists into third.
(2024-06-26). Carlos López: Latino pride and "Like Water for Chocolate" at the American Ballet Theatre in New York City – Interview. latintimes.com Carlos López: Latino pride and "Like Water for Chocolate" at the American Ballet Theatre—Interview…
(2024-06-26). Iran Picks New President At Turbulent Time. latintimes.com
(2024-06-26). Biden, Trump Offer Competing Vision Of US Role In World. latintimes.com The two presidents have some core beliefs in common. Both were adamant on pulling US troops out of Afghanistan, seeing America's longest war as not worth the cost to American blood and treasure.
(2024-06-26). Mexican President Obrador Lauds Assange's Release, Says Statue Of Liberty No Longer An 'Empty Symbol'. latintimes.com During a press conference held in Mexico, Obrador celebrated Assange's release and thanked the governments and family members who helped get the WikiLeaks founder out of the British high-security prison after reaching an agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice.
(2024-06-26). In Colombia, A Long, Perilous Romance To Save The Harpy Eagle. latintimes.com One of the world's most powerful and largest eagles, able to hunt monkeys and sloths, the harpy eagle has been hunted to near-extinction in some parts of its territory in Central America.
(2024-06-26). Libre Initiative releases new multi-million dollar campaign targeting Latinos along with new image. latintimes.com The libertarian-leaning group launched a seven-figure campaign which includes new website and podcasts seeking to target Latinos…
(2024-06-26). Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis claims that terror attacks by illegal immigrants are just a matter of time. latintimes.com Florida governor said that illegal immigrants could potentially conduct terrorist attacks while speaking at an infrastructure event in Central Florida…
(2024-06-26). Over 400 migrants brought to U.S. by ISIS-affiliated network identified by DHS. latintimes.com About 50 of them remain loose, officials told NBC News…
(2024-06-26). S. Korea Administrative Robot Defunct After Apparent Suicide. latintimes.com South Korea's Gumi City Council announced the robot was found unresponsive after having apparently fallen down a two-meter (six-and-a-half foot) staircase last week.
(2024-06-26). The "vast majority" of migrants that lost their lives after being detained by ICE could have been avoided. latintimes.com As of 2024, ICE currently detains approximately 38,000 people each day in a network of about 130 detention centers nationwide.
(2024-06-26). Peru Abandons 'Mental Disorder' Label For Trans People. latintimes.com The health ministry said that transgender people will instead be described as having "gender discordance" to ensure universal access to mental health treatment.
(2024-06-26). Latino environmental group will launch multi-million dollar media campaign against climate change. latintimes.com Climate Power en Accion will spend $5 million on a series of bilingual ads that will target Latinos across battleground states like Arizona and Georgia…
(2024-06-26). The Liberal Democrats have the ideas to rescue the NHS from collapse. leftfootforward.org Our NHS used to be the envy of the world. But now, too many people can't access the care they need. The Conservatives have run our health and care services into the ground leaving patients to pay the price. | Ambulance wait times are at record highs, cancer treatment targets have been missed every year since 2015, and millions of people are struggling to see their GP. | People are resorting to DIY dentistry because they can't access an NHS dentist and millions are languishing on an NHS waiting list — watching their health deteriorate as they sit and wait in pain. | Yet Rishi Sunak still has the nerve to…
(2024-06-26). 3 polls reveal Reform Party support falling. leftfootforward.org Three opinion polls have shown that support for Reform has fallen, suggesting Nigel Farage's comments about Ukraine and Putin may have cut-through with voters. | New polling conducted by J L Partner showed Reform down three points compared to its previous poll, while a new Savanta poll had the party's vote share down by two points. | Furthermore a poll by Deltapoll had Reform down one point to 15%, although Redfield and Wilton's poll is the only one still showing that Reform is coming in higher than the Tories, by one point, although with no recent change in support, sticking at 19%. | All the polls were take…
(2024-06-26). Tory Minister rinsed for claiming betting scandal 'doesn't cut through' with voters, when polling says opposite. leftfootforward.org YouGov poll shows 'gamble-gate' is the news story Britons have heard about, despite Tory denial…
(2024-06-26). Tory Minister in car crash interview over Tories public spending 'black hole'. leftfootforward.org Viewers have labelled an interview with Tory minister Mel Stride this morning a 'car crash' after he failed to explain the party's black hole in public spending, while his attempts to bash the opposition backfired terribly. | The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) has been critical of parties' manifestos, accusing Labour and the Conservatives of a 'conspiracy of silence' that tax rises are likely in the next five years, and warned the parties of making "unfunded commitments". | Mel Stride was grilled by Martin Lewis and Susanna Reid on Good Morning Britain about the warning from the IFS of the black hole in pu…
(2024-06-26). Bombshell constituency poll shows Jeremy Corbyn on track to lose to Labour in Islington North. leftfootforward.org We are now less than two weeks from polling day in the general election, and it is increasingly clear what is likely to happen across the country. Labour is on track for a massive — possibly historic — majority in the House of Commons, with the Tories facing wipe out. | What is less clear is what may happen at a local level in individual constituencies. However, a new poll released last night (June 25), may give us some indication as to what's happening in one of the most hotly contested seats — Islington North. That's the seat where the former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn is seeking to get re-el…
(2024-06-26). Without radical surgery the NHS we know and love will not survive another 75 years. leftfootforward.org Plaid Cymru's health spokesperson Mabon Ap Gwynfor set out his party's policies for the NHS…
(2024-06-26). Tory Cabinet Minister admits placing three bets on election date. leftfootforward.org A Tory Cabinet Minister has admitted placing three bets on the date of the general election but says claim that he won £2,100 was 'a joke', the BBC reports. | Scotland Secretary Alister Jack has denied breaking any rules after admitting he placed three bets on the timing of the election, and insisted he had no inside knowledge before laying the wagers. However he has become the latest figure to be embroiled in the controversy. | The Tory minister told the BBC he made two unsuccessful bets in March and a successful bet in April on the date of the election, with a total of £100 winnings. He had told…
(2024-06-26). Urgent plea: let's thwart FBI director Mr. Wray's attempt to have an innocent man die in prison. pressenza.com The "United States Parole Commission" by July 1, 2024 will decide whether to grant Leonard Peltier "parole." | Leonard Peltier, who is seriously ill, will be 80 years old in a few months, 48 of which he spent in prison as an innocent man, unjustly convicted of a crime he did not commit (it has been proven with absolute certainty that Leonard Peltier was convicted on the basis of false "testimony" and false "evidence"). | Leonard Peltier's release has been called for by personalities such as Nelson Mandela, Mother Teresa of Calcutta, John Lennon, Robert Redford, the Dalai Lama, Pope Francis, humanitarian associati…
(2024-06-26). Big Tech Wants Your Paycheck. levernews.com 
(2024-06-26). The Supreme Court Just Legalized Bribery. levernews.com 
The
(2024-06-26). Big Tech Wants Your Paycheck. levernews.com Lawmakers are partnering with an ultraconservative, billionaire-backed bill mill to make it easier for financial technology companies to rip off workers trying to access paycheck advances through their smartphones. The American Legislative Exchange Council, a
(2024-06-26). Orthodox patriarchate removed from Ukraine statement after Turkey protests. middleeasteye.net 
Orthodox patriarchate removed from Ukraine statement after Turkey protests | Ukraine and Switzerland release new list of signatories to peace communique after Ankara asked for explanation | | Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew at a Summit on Peace in Ukraine at the Burgenstock resort near Lucern…
(2024-06-26). Saudi Arabia suspends Egyptians from booking Umrah directly. middleeasteye.net 
Saudi Arabia suspends Egyptians from booking Umrah directly | Riyadh temporarily pauses B2C Umrah e-visas in Egypt, days after over 1,300 pilgrims died on Hajj amid extreme heat | | Muslim pilgrims perform the farewell circumambulation, or 'tawaf', at the Grand Mosque in the holy city of Mecca on 18…
(2024-06-26). France elections: Mounting antisemitism accusations used to 'demonise' the left. middleeasteye.net 
France elections: Mounting antisemitism accusations used to 'demonise' the left | Observers fear that the 'defamation campaign' against the left for its support for Palestine and its appeal among French Muslims could lead to victory for the far right | | Protesters in Lyon hold placards whi…
(2024-06-26). UK election 2024: Arrivals from 'countries like Bangladesh' are not being deported, Keir Starmer complains. middleeasteye.net 
UK election 2024: Arrivals from 'countries like Bangladesh' are not being deported, Keir Starmer complains | His shadow minister also highlighted migrants from India, Bangladesh, Albania and said 'we're gonna send people back' | | Labour Party leader Keir Starmer delivers a speech during the…
(2024-06-26). Canadian university sues its own students over encampment for Palestine. middleeasteye.net 
Canadian university sues its own students over encampment for Palestine | The University of Waterloo has filed a lawsuit against its students seeking $1.5m in damages | | The University of Waterloo in Canada is known for its engineering, math and psychology programs (UWaterloo/X) | The University of…
(2024-06-26). UK: Cage activists arrested at protest outside 'coconuts' court case. middleeasteye.net 
UK: Cage activists arrested at protest outside 'coconuts' court case | Police seize coconuts and placards outside hearing for woman charged with racially aggravated public order offence | | Cage managing director Muhammad Rabbani (L) and operations director Azad Ali (R) were among five people…
(2024-06-26). The world is farming more seafood than it catches. Is that a good thing? mronline.org 
Both aquaculture and fisheries have environmental and climate impacts—and they overlap more than you'd think.
(2024-06-26). Julian Assange—from Belmarsh to freedom at last. mronline.org 
At long last the WikiLeaks founder is free. For all those who care about freedom of speech it's time to celebrate, writes TIM DAWSON of the International Federation of Journalists.
(2024-06-26). Review: The 1848 revolutions. mronline.org 
"Revolutionary Spring" challenges the persistent and powerful historical view of the revolutions of 1848—49 as failures.
(2024-06-26). Canada's militarization of the Arctic threatens Indigenous communities and the climate. mronline.org 
New defence policy promises to expand NORAD, NATO amid vulnerable oceanic ecosystem.
(2024-06-26). Dossier no. 77: The Congolese Fight for Their Own Wealth. mronline.org 
The DRC's vast mineral wealth contrasts with its extreme poverty, caused by exploitation and conflict. The dossier emphasises sovereignty and dignity, echoing Congolese activists' visions for freedom.
(2024-06-26). Study finds 13 percent rise in infant mortality in Texas following abortion ban. nationofchange.org
(2024-06-26). Protecting 1.2% of Earth's land would stop 'sixth great extinction,' scientists say. nationofchange.org Expanding Earth's protected areas by just 1.2 percent could halt the extinction of most threatened species, according to a groundbreaking new study.
(2024-06-26). Bowman was defeated by a toxic blend of Zionism and militarism. nationofchange.org In the United States, dominant mentalities run along parallel ruts of Zionism and militarism that are mutually reinforcing and increasingly intersecting.
(2024-06-26). CNN: Biden Will Pay US Military Contractors to Work Inside Ukraine. news.antiwar.com President Joe Biden is preparing to sign off on hiring American military contractors to work in Ukraine. If the White House moves forward with the proposal, it will be another significant escalation in the proxy war in Ukraine. Four unnamed US officials told CNN that Biden is shifting his policy and would soon allow private …
(2024-06-26). Zelensky Sacks General Blamed for Massive Losses. news.antiwar.com Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has fired Joint Forces commander Yurii Sodol following reports that he oversaw catastrophic battlefield losses. The dismissal appears to have been recommended by another senior military officer, who urged for an internal probe into Sodol's poor leadership. The president announced the move on his Telegram channel on Monday, saying that Sodol …
(2024-06-26). Assange Finally Free After Judge Accepts Plea Agreement. news.antiwar.com After a day of travel across Eurasia, WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange arrived in the US territory of the Northern Mariana Islands for a court date. Assange was forced to plead guilty to secure his freedom after over 10 years of confinement in the Ecuadorian Embassy in London and the UK's Belmarsh prison. On Wednesday, Assange …
(2024-06-26). Pentagon Chief Speaks With Russian Counterpart, First Time in Over a Year. news.antiwar.com The Defense Department announced Secretary Lloyd Austin held a phone call with Andrei Belousov, his Russian counterpart, on Tuesday. Austin has not spoken with a Russian defense minister since his call with Belousov's predecessor more than a year ago. Both sides acknowledged that the Pentagon chief initiated the contact. This appears to be an effort …
(2024-06-26). EU Expected To Sign Security Agreement With Ukraine. news.antiwar.com Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is expected to sign a security pact with the European Union on Thursday; a draft of the agreement has already been viewed by Reuters. For years into the future, it pledges the bloc will continue delivering weapons and other aid. Washington, London, Paris and Berlin have inked similar pacts with Kiev. …
(2024-06-26). Jamaal Bowman Loses New York Primary To George Latimer Campaign Fueled By Racist Dog Whistles. newsone.com 
New York Congressman Jamaal Bowman lost his primary election to George Latimer's campaign that was replete with racist dog whistles. We have receipts.
(2024-06-26). Finding Taylor Casey: Family Seeks Answers After Black Woman Goes Missing In Bahamas During Yoga Retreat. newsone.com 
Source: facebook / facebook | A family is seeking answers after a Black Chicago woman disappeared in the Bahamas during a yoga retreat. On June 21, a missing person
(2024-06-26). Journalists Shouldn't Just Repeat What Politicians Say. They Should Investigate It. otherwords.org In my time as a student journalist and editor, I've picked up a few lessons about integrity. | It's surprisingly easy to let objectivity slip on some subjects. But as my editor-in-chief continuously reminded me, responsible journalism means we need to properly investigate all sides of a story — before publishing things like "the cafeteria food here sucks." This includes double checking even sources we're inclined to take at face value, like our taste buds. | The free press is the foundation of a flourishing democracy. But when journalists fail to investigate the claims their sources make — especially…
(2024-06-26). Ending two-tier wage system key Postal Workers goal in talks. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—Eliminating yet another two-tier wage system and lifting the lowest ranks of its members out of the ranks of poverty-wage workers are among the key goals of…
(2024-06-26). The invisible front: An American woman's memoir of spying for East Germany. peoplesworld.org 
Spy thrillers about and accounts of East-West spying during the Cold War abound, always written from a particular Western political standpoint. Autobiographies relating the stories of former "agents for peace," on the other hand, are rare. Beatrice Altman-Schevitz's The Shadow in the Shadow is the only such memoir to be published in English from a …
(2024-06-26). Hawaii will decarbonize its transportation in 'groundbreaking' youth climate change settlement. peoplesworld.org 
On Thursday, Hawaii agreed to settle a lawsuit brought by 13 young people alleging the state had violated their constitutional rights with infrastructure that adds to greenhouse (GHG) emissions, exacerbating climate change. In the settlement, the state agreed to decarbonize its transportation system by 2045. At a news conference, Governor of Hawaii Josh Green, a Democrat, called the settlement "groundbreaking," reported Reuters. "We're …
(2024-06-26). Freedom for WikiLeaks' Julian Assange is cause for celebration. peoplesworld.org 
Julian Assange is free and, it seems, will stay that way. His release is a victory for common sense, media freedom, and human decency. For the U.S., expending such energy attempting to incarcerate the WikiLeaks founder for the rest of his life has exposed a bullying nature, damaged its reputation as a haven for free …
(2024-06-26). Julian Assange: free at last, but guilty of practicing journalism. thealtworld.com The ruthless, all-powerful U.S. Intel Apparatus will go no holds barred and take no prisoners to punish anyone, anywhere, who dares to expose imperial crimes. | The United States Government (USG) — under the "rules-based international order" — has de facto ruled that Julian Assange is guilty of practicing journalism. | Edward Snowden had already noted that "when exposing a crime is treated as committing a crime, you are being ruled by criminals." | Criminals such as Mike "We Lie, We Cheat, We Steal" Pompeo, former Trump Secretary of State, who had planned to kidnap and kill Julian when he was head of…
(2024-06-26). Commission investigating US invasion of Panama extends work. plenglish.com Panama, Jun 26 (Prensa Latina) The duties of the December 20, 1989, Commission, which is inquiring about everything related to the United States military invasion of Panama, will extend its work until 2027.
(2024-06-26). Trade union to reject bill in Argentina. plenglish.com Buenos Aires, Jun 26 (Prensa Latina) The Autonomous-Argentinian Trade Union (CTA-A) confirmed on Wednesday its participation in a rally called for Thursday, June 27, to reject the so-called Omnibus Law, which will be analyzed again in the Chamber of Deputies.
(2024-06-26). Lula urges Milei to apologize to Brazil. plenglish.com Brasilia, Jun 26 (Prensa Latina) President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva today urged his Argentine counterpart, Javier Milei, to offer apologies to Brazil for declaring nonsense, without detailing what that nonsense would be.
(2024-06-26). Six scientific seismologists expedition in Cuban Waters. plenglish.com Havana, 26 Jun (Prensa Latina) Seismologists from six countries are participating in a scientific expedition in Caribbean waters, emphasizing the vicinity of the northern area of Santiago de Cuba, considered to have high seismic activity, it was reported.
(2024-06-26). Julian Assange free after appearing in court and agreeing plea deal. plenglish.com Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands, Jun 26 (Prensa Latina) WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange agreed to a plea deal with the US Department of Justice in this capital on Wednesday and secured his freedom.
(2024-06-26). FA in Costa Rica demands Cuba's removal from US' terrorist list. plenglish.com San Jose, Jun 26 (Prensa Latina) The "Frente Amplio" party (Broad Front-FA Party) in Costa Rica demanded on Wednesday that the United States remove Cuba from Washington's list of State Sponsoring Terrorism (SSOT).
(2024-06-26). Haiti's political sectors ask gov't to reject talks with gang leaders. plenglish.com Port-au-Prince, Jun 26 (Prensa Latina) Political and civil society sectors ask the Government of Haiti's interim Prime Minister Gary Conille to reject any proposal to negotiate with gang leaders, local press informed on Wednesday.
(2024-06-26). Tropical wave under watch in southeastern Caribbean. plenglish.com Washington, Jun 26 (Pressa Latina) A tropical wave that generates rains and thunderstorms in the southeastern Caribbean Sea has a low chance of becoming a hurricane, but weather agencies are watching it. The US National Hurricane Center (NHC) said on Tuesday that it might become a tropical hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico later this weekend.
(2024-06-26). Centennial of Cuba's bartenders in style. plenglish.com Havana, Jun 26 (Prensa Latina) The 100th anniversary of the Bartenders Club of the Republic of Cuba (now Association of Bartenders of Cuba) is being celebrated today in this capital with a varied program.
(2024-06-26). Trial begins on assassination attempt against former Argentine leader. plenglish.com Buenos Aires, Jun 26 (Prensa Latina) The Federal Oral Court 6 opened today the first hearing of the trial for the attempted assassination of former Argentine Vice President Cristina Fernández, perpetrated in 2022.
(2024-06-26). Russia, Iran and China demand respect for Syria's sovereignty. plenglish.com Damascus, Jun 26 (Prensa Latina) The Russian, Iranian and Chinese governments reiterated their support for the independence and sovereignty of Syria on Wednesday, and demanded the departure of United States troops that are illegally deployed in this country.
(2024-06-26). Medical reports raise death toll in Kenya protests to 13. plenglish.com Nairobi, June 26 (Pressa Latina) About 13 people have died in the still inconclusive day of violent anti-government protests in this capital and other cities in the country, medical sources reported here.
(2024-06-26). US Blockade does not bend Cuba's will, Ambassador to Colombia says. plenglish.com Bogota, Jun 26 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Ambassador to Colombia, Javier Caamaño, affirmed in this capital on Wednesday that his country has not renounced the Sustainable Development Goals despite the obstacles imposed by the US blockade.
(2024-06-26). Former Honduran president to be sentenced in the U.S. plenglish.com Washington, Jun 26 (Prensa Latina) A Federal Court in the Southern District of Manhattan will sentence today the former president of Honduras Juan Orlando Hernandez, tried in the United States for drug trafficking, an unprecedented political event in the history of the Central American nation.
(2024-06-26). Syria inaugurates specialized food fair. plenglish.com Damascus, Jun 26 (Prensa Latina) The nineteenth edition of the Food Industries Fair 'Food Expo 2024' was inaugurated today at the Damascus fairgrounds, with the participation of more than 280 national and foreign companies.
(2024-06-26). Cuba reiterates willingness to strengthen ties with migrants. plenglish.com Havana, June 26 (Prensa Latina) First Colonel Mario Méndez Mayedo declared today that the Draft Laws on Migration, Immigration and Citizenship respond to Cuba's political will to strengthen relations with residents abroad.
(2024-06-26). Xi meets with Vietnamese prime minister in Beijing. plenglish.com Beijing, Jun 26 (Prensa Latina) President Xi Jinping met with Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh in this capital on Wednesday. Chinh is in China to attend the Summer Davos Forum.
(2024-06-26). Kenyan President Says He Will Not Enact New Tax Law. plenglish.com Nairobi, 26 June (Latin Press) Kenyan President William Ruto confirmed that the budget bill, cause of the recent protests that have gripped the country in recent days, will not be enacted.
(2024-06-26). Switzerland rejects proposal to limit population by law. plenglish.com Bern, Jun 26 (Prensa Latina) The Swiss government today rejected a conservative proposal that will be submitted to a referendum and that proposes to establish by law a limit of 10 million inhabitants in the country in the medium term.
(2024-06-26). Cuba reaffirms zero tolerance for drug consumption and trafficking. plenglish.com Havana, Jun 26 (Prensa Latina) Cuba celebrates this Wednesday International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, reaffirming its zero-tolerance policy to this scourge and promoting education to prevent its use.
(2024-06-26). Stop Red-Tagging and Criminalization of Social Development Workers. pressenza.com Philippine Misereor Partnership Inc. (PMPI) expresses deep concern over the series of actions by state agents using the Anti-Terrorism Act and the Terrorism Financing Prevention and Suppression Act against human rights defenders, political activists, and most recently, social development practitioners who…
(2024-06-26). Envi Group Urges PH Government to Prioritize Children's Health and Safety Laws. pressenza.com As the country commemorates National Poison Prevention Week, environmental NGO BAN Toxics highlights the need to intensify efforts to protect children from exposure to highly hazardous chemicals found in everyday items designed for them, such as toys, school supplies, childcare and personal care products, and clothing. | "Our regular market monitoring and product testing reveal that children's items containing toxic chemicals remain pervasive and unaddressed. Lead, mercury, cadmium, short-chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs), and endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) such as phthalates, triclosan, and parabens, ar…
(2024-06-26). Why does Bangladesh Urge 'Well-timed Military Diplomacy' Amid Myanmar's Provocations Along the Border? pressenza.com by Ozair Islam | Notwithstanding misinformation about Bangladesh's Saint Martin, and Myanmar's persistent | provocations, Bangladesh rightly pursues the concept of "defense diplomacy" with Myanmar in a | nonviolent manner. The Myanmar border situation can only be resolved by "diplomacy", according to Bangladesh's new army leader. He also said there was no chance of hostilities between the two forces. | It is very difficult for one army to launch a war without warning when the two armies are in communication with one another. When General Waker-uz-Zaman took command, he informed reporters at the army headquarters…
(2024-06-26). Nonviolence is the force that can save the world. pressenza.com We are being inundated with demonstrations, protests, webinars, conferences, and numerous face-to-face and virtual events calling for peace, opposing war, and warning of the danger of conflicts that could escalate into a third world war or a first nuclear war that could end humanity and all forms of life on the planet. However, there are too many people in the world who do not know or do not want to know about this reality. For the citizens of the Latin American continent, the wars in Europe and the Middle East are a very distant reality that is not perceived as something real or possible and therefore does not d…
(2024-06-26). Gabriel Boric defies Russia and the 'Ukraine' whale in Chilean waters. pressenza.com There is an island in the south of Chile that floats in the mist between the leaden waters of the Strait of Magellan. It is called Isla Dawson and, when the skies are clear, it can be seen by sailors and tourists, the rare navigators of these seas. There are few places in the world with such a smooth and stormy landscape. | Once, more than 15 years ago, while touring this beauty with a group of Ukrainian tourists, we spotted a humpback whale off the island that had not been recorded by scientists. Researchers often walk around the deck with a catalog of photographs of whale tails, because each whale has a unique…
(2024-06-26). Poisoning Prevention Takes Center Stage in Cebu Seminar. pressenza.com 
Cebu City/Quezon City. With a big banner that says "poisoning prevention is better than cure" as the backdrop, a seminar held on June 22 at the University of Cebu (UC) — Banilad Campus, putting emphasis on preventive steps to safeguard family members, especially young children, from substances that can cause illness or even death. | Co-organized by the Quezon City-based EcoWaste Coalition and the Cebu-based Philippine Earth Justice Center (PEJC), UC Office of Legal Aid and the UC Law Green Legal Clinic, the seminar drew close to 50 community participants from Cebu, Mandaue, Naga, and Talisay cities. | Held…
(2024-06-26). Highlights: Fifth debate in 2024 Iran presidential election. presstv.ir Highlights of the fifth and final televised debate of the 2024 Iranian presidential election with the participation of six candidates…
(2024-06-26). Pentagon chief calls Russia's new defense minister for first time. presstv.ir The Russian defense minister and his American counterpart in a phone conversation have discussed the current conflict in Ukraine.
(2024-06-26). Iran, Russia sign major gas supply agreement. presstv.ir Iran and Russia sign a major agreement for supply of gas from Russia to Iran.
(2024-06-26). Raeisi shattered barrier of isolation, sanction: IRGC chief. presstv.ir Salami hails the great achievements of late President Ebrahim Raeisi, saying he broke the West's so-called policy of isolating and sanctioning Iran.
(2024-06-26). Julian Assange released after plea deal. presstv.ir After a horrendous ordeal imposed on him by the US and UK, WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is finally free.
(2024-06-26). Raeisi shattered barrier of isolation, sanctions: IRGC chief. presstv.ir Salami hails the great achievements of late President Ebrahim Raeisi, saying he broke the West's so-called policy of isolating and sanctioning Iran.
(2024-06-26). Leader: High voter turnout makes Iran proud, disappoints enemies. presstv.ir Ayatollah Khamenei says a higher voter turnout in the upcoming presidential election makes Iran proud and disappoints the country's enemies.
(2024-06-26). Russia's Pacific Fleet holds naval drills off Kamchatka Peninsula. presstv.ir The Pacific Fleet of the Russian Navy holds exercises June 18-28 in the waters of the Pacific Ocean.
(2024-06-26). Analysis: Why Iran's June 28 presidential election matters to the region and world. presstv.ir The changing regional dynamics and Iran's growing stature internationally have prompted political observers worldwide to follow the outcome of the June 28 presidential election.
(2024-06-26). Oil depots on fire in Russia's Rostov region after drone attack: Officials. presstv.ir Several oil storage tanks were on fire after a drone attack early on Tuesday in the town of Azov in Russia.
(2024-06-26). Wikileaks founder Juliian Assange freed from UK jail. presstv.ir After a horrendous ordeal imposed on him by the US and UK, Wikileaks founder Julian Assange is about to walk free.
(2024-06-26). Iran: Syria peace hinges on full, unconditional exit of US occupation forces. presstv.ir Iran's UN envoy says full and unconditional withdrawal of US forces from Syria is essential for peace and stability in the Arab nation.
(2024-06-26). Iran, Saudi Arabia say resolved to deepen all-out ties. presstv.ir Bagheri Kani says Iran and Saudi Arabia have a serious determination to pursue the deepening and development of relations in various fields.
(2024-06-26). Iran's Judiciary chief urges end to double standard in fighting rights violators. presstv.ir Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei made the remarks in a meeting with foreign ambassadors and heads of offices of international organizations in Tehran.
(2024-06-26). US gun violence: Five killed in North Las Vegas shooting; attacker kills self. presstv.ir A man who fatally shot dead five people and severely injured a 13-year-old girl in North Las Vegas takes his own life after being located by police officers.
(2024-06-26). Raeisi's govt. cleared path for US sanctions removal: Interim FM. presstv.ir Iran's Interim foreign minister says the administration of late president Ebrahim Raeisi paved the way for the revival of negotiations on the removal of anti-Iran sanctions and the neutralization of bans against the Islamic Republic.
(2024-06-26). 1000s of young Kenyans protest tax hikes. presstv.ir Young demonstrators took to the streets in Nairobi.
(2024-06-26). Three deaths, 10 injured in Arkansas grocery store shooting. presstv.ir A shooter opens fire at a grocery store in Arkansas, killing three people and wounding 10 others.
(2024-06-26). Several dead and injured as Kenya protesters attack parliament. presstv.ir Five people were shot dead and dozens wounded in Kenya in mounting anti-tax hike protests, NGOs said.
(2024-06-26). Tear gas fired as hundreds in Kenya continue protest against tax hikes. presstv.ir Police fire tear gas as Kenyans took to the streets.
(2024-06-26). Analysis: How 5th and final debate in Iran presidential election unfolded. presstv.ir The fifth and final televised debate ahead of the June 28 snap presidential election in Iran was held on Tuesday afternoon with the participation of six candidates vying for the top executive office.
(2024-06-26). Search underway as 20 bodies found in South Korean battery plant fire. presstv.ir Around 20 bodies have been found at a South Korean lithium battery factory after a massive blaze.
(2024-06-26). Indian-American couple jailed for forcing cousin to work at gas station. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: An Indian-American couple was sentenced to prison by a US court for forcing their cousin to work for them for more than three years at their convenience store and petrol station by bringing him to the country under the guise of assisting with his school enrollment.The court sentenced Harmanpreet Singh, 31, to 135 months (11.25 years) in prison and Kulbir Kaur, 43, to 87 months (7.25 years). The court also ordered them to pay USD 225,210.76 (about Rs 1.87 crores) in reparation to the victim, his cousin. | Since then, the pair has separated. The child was lured to the United States by the defendants…
(2024-06-26). 'Free man' : WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange walks free for after US signed off on his plea deal. ptcnews.tv JULIAN ASSANGE IS FREE | WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange walked out of the courtroom in Saipan as a free man for the first time in 12 years after a US judge signed off on his plea deal on Wednesday m | 'Free man' : WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange walks free for after US signed off on his plea deal…
(2024-06-26). Wax sculpture of Abraham Lincoln in US melted due to soaring temperatures. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: The former US President Abraham Lincoln's six-foot-tall wax figure in Washington melted over the weekend due to the city's extreme heat.The wax construction near the location of Camp Barker, a Civil War-era refugee camp that housed formerly enslaved and freed African Americans, was defaced by the temperatures, which reportedly reached 37 degrees Celsius. | According to the BBC, the statue's head gave way to the intense heat before its legs did. Currently, authorities are fixing the sculpture. The object was a wax building with a candle inside and a sign that read, "Please blow out your wick within…
(2024-06-26). Kenya Protest : Indians in Kenya asked to restrict non-essential movement as protests against tax hike turn violent. ptcnews.tv Kenya Protest : The protests in Kenya against new tax hike turned extremely violent, with several casualties reported and protestors flooding the streets around the Kenyan Parliament, as reported by the media sources. As per the latest update, five people have been killed and 31 injured in protests in Kenya on Tuesday. | India has advised its residents in Kenya to exercise extreme caution and limit non-essential travel amid violent protests in the East African country against the government's proposed tax increases. "ADVISORY FOR INDIAN NATIONALS IN KENYA. In view of the prevailing tense situation, all Indians…
(2024-06-26). Celebran en La Habana centenario de cantineros de Cuba por todo lo alto. radiohc.cu La Habana, 26 junio (RHC) Los 100 años del Club de Cantineros de la República de Cuba, transformado en la Asociación de Cantineros de Cuba, se celebran en esta capital con variado programa del 25 al 27 de junio.
(2024-06-26). Colombia: Expresan preocupación por asentamiento de firmantes de paz. radiohc.cu Bogotá, 26 jun (RHC) El representante especial del secretario general de la ONU en Colombia, Carlos Ruiz, expresó hoy preocupación por la situación de un área de ubicación temporal de exguerrilleros firmantes de la paz en 2016, en el sureño Caquetá.Bogotá, 26 jun (RHC) El representante especial del secretario general de la ONU en Colombia, Carlos Ruiz, expresó hoy preocupación por la situación de un área de ubicación temporal de exguerrilleros firmantes de la paz en 2016, en el sureño Caquetá.
(2024-06-26). Presidente de Cuba felicita a líder del Partido Comunista ruso. radiohc.cu La Habana, 26 junio (RHC) El presidente de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, felicitó hoy al presidente del Partido Comunista de la Federación de Rusia, Guennadi A. Ziugánov, en ocasión del cumpleaños 80 de ese líder partidista de la etapa postsoviética.
(2024-06-26). Comienza hoy en Santiago de Cuba Expocaribe 2024. radiohc.cu Santiago de Cuba, 26 junio (RHC) La XIX edición de la Feria Internacional Expocaribe 2024 comienza hoy aquí, con la visita de los jefes de delegaciones oficiales al cementerio patrimonial Santa Ifigenia, de esta ciudad, para rendir homenaje a los padres fundadores de la nación antillana…
(2024-06-26). Otorgan becas El reino de este mundo a proyectos creativos de la AHS en siete provincias. radiohc.cu Cienfuegos, 26 jun (RHC) La Asociación Nacional Hermanos Saiz (AHS) con el afán de impulsar la obra de los miembros otorgó presupuestos a diez proyectos creativos de siete provincias cubanas mediante la beca El reino de este mundo.
(2024-06-26). The Reason Conservatives Are Ineffective Defenders of Liberty. thealtworld.com 
Occasionally I note that conservatives are ineffective defenders of liberty. The primary reason is that they confuse America with the government. The government is not America. As our Founding Fathers understood, government is our enemy. They attempted to restrain our enemy with the Constitution and the separation of its powers. In effect, America is the Constitution, and the government's attacks on the Constitution are attacks on America. | Conservatives confuse the government's attacks on the Constitution with defenses of America. If you make immoral, illegal, and unconstitutional actions of the government know…
(2024-06-26). Movement Lessons from Climbers With Palestine's Yosemite Banner Hang. themaad.org
(2024-06-26). Saudi Arabia initiates world largest renewable energy study. tvbrics.com 
The project concerns the study of territories with a total area of 850,000 square kilometres…
(2024-06-26). Putin holds conversation with Interim Iranian President Mokhber. tvbrics.com 
They discussed issues of further mutually beneficial bilateral co-operation…
(2024-06-26). Lula announces major investment in Brazilian state. tvbrics.com 
Initiatives include sports fields, expansion of the marina, and the supply of equipment to schools…
(2024-06-26). Thousands of athletes and running enthusiasts to come to St. Petersburg to take part in 33rd White Nights Marathon. tvbrics.com 
An expanded programme of the event and an updated route await them…
(2024-06-26). Lavrov: First act of the Astana summit will be the official acceptance of Belarus as full member of SCO. tvbrics.com Sergey Lavrov pays official visit to Belarus…
(2024-06-26). China's Chang'e-6 lands on Earth with lunar soil samples. tvbrics.com 
For the first time in human history, it has delivered to Earth soil samples from the Moon's back side…
(2024-06-26). Vietnam City wastewater treatment project is scheduled for completion in 2025. tvbrics.com 
The project will improve sanitation and wastewater management practices…
(2024-06-26). Ethiopia supplies livestock vaccines to more than 30 African countries. tvbrics.com 
The National Veterinary Institute (NVI) produces and supplies 23 types of vaccines for domestic animals…
(2024-06-26). 800 athletes from 45 countries to take part in Youth World Championships in UAE. tvbrics.com 
The IMMAF 2024 Youth World Championships will be held from August 6—10 at Zayed Sports City, Abu Dhab…
(2024-06-26). Ethiopia builds ultramodern road that will connect all the suburbs. tvbrics.com 
The 150-kilometre-long project will be implemented in stages…
(2024-06-26). Dubai airports adopt new standards with AI-based inventory forecasting. tvbrics.com 
Automation of the inventory ordering process has increased efficiency by 400%‚Å…
(2024-06-26). Iran takes silver at the Asian Fencing Championships. tvbrics.com 
The competition is held in Kuwait…
(2024-06-26). Zimbabwe and India extend bilateral cooperation. tvbrics.com 
Both nations are eager to fortify their bilateral ties even more…
(2024-06-26). Capital of Kazakhstan to host SCO summit in July. tvbrics.com 
It will announce the organisation's expansion…
(2024-06-26). Finally Revealed: Trump's 'Peace Plan' To End Ukraine War; Russia Reacts, Will Zelensky Agree. hindustantimes.com The Republican presidential hopeful and former US president Donald Trump has a plan to end the Russia-Ukraine war if he comes back to power. Two key advisers to Trump have presented him with a plan that includes telling Ukraine it will only get more US weapons if it enters peace talks with Russia. Watch this video to know more.
(2024-06-26). Ukraine war: US, Russia defence chiefs speak as tensions rise over Crimea attack. scmp.com The two sides gave widely divergent accounts of the conversation — the first one between US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin and Russia's new Defence Minister Andrei Belousov.
(2024-06-26). Ukraine starts 'historic' EU membership talks amid war with Russia. scmp.com The start of negotiations is a significant step for Kyiv, but many technical, legal and political hurdles lie ahead.
(2024-06-26). 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.
(2024-06-26). Nato picks Rutte, Putin critic and 'Trump whisperer', to replace Stoltenberg as next boss. scmp.com Nato selected Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte as its next boss, as the war in Ukraine rages on its doorstep and uncertainty hangs over the US' future to the transatlantic alliance.
(2024-06-26). Ukraine War Day #854: Ukrainian POW's Want To Go Home — Part IV. awfulavalanche.wordpress.com 
Dear Readers: | This is the final installment of this series, based on The final prisoner whom we meet is Roman Ponoprineko. He served as a Communications specialist in the Ukrainian army. Trying to connect with Kots, he recalls the years that he lived in Moscow, from 2001-2005, where he worked as an administrator in a marketplace. This is w…
(2024-06-26). Boxing: Undisputed heavyweight world champion Usyk vacates IBF belt. aljazeera.com The Ukrainian loses the IBF title just weeks after becoming the undisputed heavyweight boxing champion of the world.
(2024-06-26). Crimea Attack Captured On CCTV: Beachgoers Run For Safety As Missile Shrapnel Fall On Civilians. hindustantimes.com Horrifying videos from the June 23 Ukrainian missile strike on Sevastopol in Crimea have surfaced. CCTV footage captured multiple cluster munitions hitting a beach, causing panic among beachgoers fleeing to safety. The footage shows multiple small explosions in the beach waters as M74 submunitions struck. According to the Russian Ministry of Defense, Ukraine fired five U.S.-supplied ATACMS missiles at Crimea on Sunday. Russia claimed to have destroyed four projectiles mid-air, with the fifth sustaining damage. The strike resulted in at least 4 deaths, including 2 children, and over 150 injuries.
(2024-06-26). SATIRE: Increasingly Isolated Putin Tries Joining Adult Kickball League. theonion.com 
MOSCOW—In an effort to strengthen ties with outside groups two years into Russia's widely condemned invasion of Ukraine, an increasingly isolated Vladimir Putin confirmed Wednesday that he had tried joining an adult kickball league. "I found this intramural league that plays in central Moscow, and kickball might be a…
(2024-06-26). UAE Behind Successful Prisoner Exchange Between Ukraine and Russia. themedialine.org 
(2024-06-26). Labour Urged to Increase Support for Ukraine and Play 'Leading Role' in Ensuring It Can 'Defeat' Russia. bylinetimes.com 
Ukraine to "secure a just peace" by a group of prospective Prospective Labour MPs including John McDonnell, Clive Lewis, and Ian Lavery have backed an appeal for change championed by the
(2024-06-26). Triangle of political competition for the Presidency in Iran. uwidata.com Iran is currently in the midst of presidential election campaign activities. With only a few days remaining in the campaign, candidates are attempting to establish their strength by visiting various cities and hosting election rallies to show their grassroots support. This is to strengthen their position in the wake of the televised debates. While all …
(2024-06-26). How the French New Popular Front strengthens the far right. wsws.org Mélenchon could not make it clearer that he sees his task as promoting the completely discredited politicians of the Socialist Party.
(2024-06-26). Workers and youth in Turkey demand release of Bogdan Syrotiuk. wsws.org The campaign for the freedom of Bogdan Syrotiuk, the anti-war socialist imprisoned by the Zelenskiy regime, has seen many workers and youth from Turkey post messages calling for his immediate release.
(2024-06-26). South Korean lithium battery fire kills 23 workers. wsws.org In a country with a history of industrial disasters, the tragedy raises further questions about unsafe and exploitative conditions in the facilities feeding corporate global supply chains.
(2024-06-26). Federal court orders Labor Department to review rank-and-file protests over UAW elections. wsws.org The court decision characterizes the Biden administration's pseudo-legal efforts to sidestep claims of voter suppression as "pedantic" and "inherently illogical and textually unsupported."
(2024-06-26). Chinese Premier Li Qiang visits Malaysia. wsws.org Li's visit, one leg of a regional tour, was aimed at cultivating the Malaysian government's support as a counterweight to US diplomatic and military encirclement as part of preparations for war against China.
(2024-06-26). Missouri sets Marcellus Williams' execution date despite clear evidence of innocence. wsws.org A petition demanding the halt of Williams' impending execution has so far received over 90,000 signatures.
(2024-06-26). Missouri sets Marcellus Williams' execution date despite clear evidence of innocence. wsws.org A petition demanding the halt of Williams' impending execution is approaching nearly half a million signatures.
(2024-06-26). At least 21 dead in terrorist attacks in Makhachkala and Derbent, Russia. wsws.org Everything indicates that the imperialist powers were involved in the attack which serves their war aims and strategy in several respects.
(2024-06-26). "Oversized classes in middle school and high school must be addressed": Detroit teacher speaks out as contract expires. wsws.org As the June 30, 2024 contract deadline approaches for the Detroit Federation of Teachers (DFT), educators spoke with the WSWS about conditions in the Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD) and the issues they feel must be addressed in a new contract.
(2024-06-26). High levels of toxic PFAS chemicals found in Australia's drinking water. wsws.org The so-called "forever chemicals" pose a considerable health threat, causing thyroid cancer and liver damage. High exposure can lead to decreased fertility, developmental delays in children, as well as increased risk of prostate, kidney and testicular cancer.
(2024-06-26). New Caledonia independence activists deported to prisons in France. wsws.org The deportations, in an operation clearly planned at the top levels of the French state, further exposes Macron's shift towards dictatorial rule.
(2024-06-26). Julian Assange is free, but the struggle to defend democratic rights continues. wsws.org On Monday, Julian Assange walked out of the UK's Belmarsh Prison a free man, following five years of imprisonment and nearly 15 years of persecution by a cabal of imperialist governments led by the United States which hounded him for exposing their crimes.
(2024-06-26). Suicides rates among US construction and mine workers at alarming levels. wsws.org Recent reports reveal that workers in construction and mining are committing suicide at rates that are more than double the average for all occupations.
(2024-06-26). "The EV race has become a cost-cutting race": Global auto execs declare war on workers. wsws.org In comments to an investors meeting in Milan, Italy, Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares pledged to shift the company's supplier base "from the Western world to the best-cost countries."
(2024-06-26). Germany's Reichsbàºrger trials: Terrorist network with deep roots in the state apparatus. wsws.org The indictment makes clear that this is far from being a radical but harmless group of nutcases, but rather is a networked organisation with a lot of money, a lot of weapons, the expertise to use them and detailed plans to commit massive, murderous terror.
(2024-06-26). What's at stake in the contract for US rural letter carriers. wsws.org The next contract covering nearly 130,000 workers, is an opportunity for rural carriers to mobilize a rank-and-file rebellion to fight the destruction of…
(2024-06-26). No Reported Fatalities or Serious Injuries in Uganda House Building Attack. plusnews.ug 
Bagiire Vincent Waiswa, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has clarified that while the Uganda House building sustained extensive damage, there are no reported fatalities or serious injuries. In a statement released on Tuesday, Waiswa noted that, in the wake of protests in Kenya on June 25, demonstrators abandoned peaceful methods and …
(2024-06-26). Numbers Don't Lie. wattsupwiththat.com These 9 charts from the Statistical Review Of World Energy expose the myth of the energy transition & show hydrocarbons are growing faster than alt-energy…
(2024-06-26). SATIRE: Naked Man Emerging From Ocean Must Have Just Finished Evolving. theonion.com 
SANTA CRUZ, CA—Staring in awe as the gasping, waddling figure struggled to pull himself to shore, eye witnesses confirmed Wednesday that a naked man spotted emerging from the ocean must have just finished evolving. "Oh my god, look at that thing, it's making its way out of the water and, for the first time, using its…
(2024-06-26). Bombay High Court Upholds College Ban on Hijab and Burka. devdiscourse.com The Bombay High Court has affirmed a city college's controversial ban on wearing hijab, burka, and naqab within its premises.
(2024-06-26). Talks Ongoing for Release of Iran's Blocked Assets in Bahrain. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Banking officials from Iran and Bahrain started negotiations regarding the release of the blocked assets of the Central Bank of the Islamic Republic of Iran and other Iranian banks in Bahrain.
(2024-06-26). The rules-based order isn't working. It's time for an alternative. scmp.com A clear guiding principle can help countries overcome different priorities and diverging ideas about global governance.
(2024-06-26). How China's 'dual circulation' drive is shaping up — and what's next on the agenda. scmp.com Under China's 'dual circulation' strategy, introduced in 2020, the country is reducing its trade dependence on the West and bolstering its domestic market. What has been accomplished in the plan's first four years?
(2024-06-26). In a divided France, voters on the left hope to unite against the far right. aljazeera.com President Emmanuel Macron tests the country's support after losing to hardliners in the European Parliament election.
(2024-06-26). Nigeria needs Centralized Hajj Operating System: CSO. ummid.com Independent Hajj Reporters, (IHR), a civil society organization (cso), has called on the National Assembly to amend the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) Act to ensure a cohesive and effective Hajj operating system in Nigeria.
(2024-06-26). Prof. Tamusuza proposes inclusion of music into mathematics lessons. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A study by Makerere University dons propose that secondary schools should include performing arts in the teaching and learning of mathematics. They say the incorporation of music and drama at lower secondary schools could make teaching and learning interesting and understandable. The study was conducted at schools including Mubende Army …
(2024-06-26). Kenya: A TikTok revolution? (plus Kenya: The vibe is giving Kipchoge). links.org.au 
Rasna Warah — Kenyan youth are leading popular protests against regressive tax reforms that will worsen the country's cost of living crisis.
(2024-06-26). WHO REPORT: Alcohol, drug use kills millions each year. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A new report by the World Health Organization (WHO) highlights that 2.6 million deaths per year are attributable to alcohol consumption. This number accounts for 4.7 per cent of all deaths and 0.6 million deaths that occur as a result of psychoactive drug use. Notably, 2 million of alcohol and …
(2024-06-26). Kenya's Ruto withdraws finance bill after anti-tax protest deaths: 'the people have spoken'. scmp.com Ruto said a bill containing tax hikes would "be withdrawn", dramatically reversing course after more than 20 people died and parliament was ransacked in protests.
(2024-06-26). Safety and Security key concerns why millionaires migrating from India. ummid.com Safety and Security are the main reasons why thousands of millionaires are migrating from India to other countries, international investment migration advisory firm Henley & Partners revealed in a report.
(2024-06-26). Feds say pain treatment practice bilked Medicare, Medicaid of millions of dollars with unnecessary tests. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Every patient at the pain clinic had to submit urine samples for drug testing every three months, regardless of whether the evaluation was medically necessary. | Thousands of patients also filled out psychological and neurological questionnaires, but doctors didn't use the results to guide treatment, even when medical intervention was warranted. | Those alleged actions comprise the heart of the Center for Interventional Pain and Spine, LLC's "scheme to illegally profit" from…
(2024-06-26). Video: Kenyan police arrive for Haiti security mission against gangs. aljazeera.com Kenyan police waved their national flag as they arrived in Haiti for a peacekeeping mission to combat gang influence.
(2024-06-26). Lynching, hate crimes mar two weeks of Modi's 3rd term. ummid.com Since the day Modi became Prime Minister for the 3rd term, Hindus have started taking revenge from Muslims by one way or the other. They are angry because it is alleged that the Muslims were responsible for not making the BJP's dream of "400 par" a reality.
(2024-06-26). ACHPR 79: The African Commission's Resolution on Sudan signals a positive step towards concrete engagement on the resolution of the conflict. fidh.org
(2024-06-26). Julian Assange is set free. aljazeera.com WikiLeaks founder avoids more prison time in plea bargain with the US that has global implications for press freedom.
(2024-06-26). Gov. Shapiro, Pa. legislators seek compromise on public education funding. whyy.org
(2024-06-26). National Health Laboratory Service hit by cyber attack. sanews.gov.za National Health Laboratory Service hit by cyber attack | The National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS) has confirmed that it experienced an information technology (IT) security breach this past Saturday — due to a cyber attack — compromising its systems and infrastructure. | A finding from the NHLS preliminary investigation, however, suggests that no patient data has been lost or compromised. | "All patient data is safe. The investigation indicated that a ransomware virus was utilised to target selected points in the NHLS IT systems, rendering them inaccessible and blocking communication from the laboratory in…
(2024-06-26). SATIRE: NASA Astronauts' Return From ISS On Boeing Capsule Faces Repeated Delays. theonion.com 
The pair of NASA astronauts who flew Boeing's Starliner capsule to the International Space Station on June 6 have been delayed from returning several times, with their departure date getting pushed from June 18, to the 22nd, to the 26th, and now an unannounced new date as issues with the capsule continue to crop up….
(2024-06-26). Ethiopia: Halt crackdown against human rights groups. fidh.org Human rights groups, including FIDH and OMCT within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, urge the Ethiopian authorities to halt their escalating crackdown on civic space, human rights organisations, and independent media. Ethiopia's international and regional partners must press the authorities to respect human rights obligations and ensure a safe environment for human rights defenders and journalists.
June 18, 2024 – The Ethiopian authorities (…) | – |
(2024-06-26). Price Chopper / Market 32 Opening Night Wednesday, June 26th Price Chopper / Market 32. urbancny.com 
Opening Night Wednesday, June 26th 5: 00 Pm To 10: 00 Pm Downtown Entertainment District Hanover Square, Armory Square, Clinton Square & S. Salina St Corridor. | Syracuse's Top Jazz Artists & Groups, including: Marissa Mulder & Jon Weber, Joe Magnarelli Organ Band featuring Akiko Tsuruga, Tish Oney's Salute to Sarah Vaughan, Wayne Tucker & The Bad Motha's, The Instigators, Jimmy John's Milt Jackson Tribute, E S P, Dave Solazzo & The Bridge, The Latin Groove Connection featuring Joe Carello, Shawn Seals & SMX, Frank Grosso Quartet, Avenue J, Sam Wynn's All Star Tribute To Donny Hathaway, Jeff Martin Trio, Julie &…
(2024-06-26). SATIRE: British Science Museum Forced To Return Fire Exhibit Originally Plundered From The Gods. theonion.com 
LONDON—In an effort to correct the imperial power's past wrongs, London's Science Museum was reportedly forced Wednesday to return the fire exhibit originally plundered from the gods. "After extensive negotiations with the deities, we are proud to announce that fire will soon be returned to its rightful home on Mount…
(2024-06-26). The Veteran's Vendetta: 'Why Johnny Mercer's Attacks on a Former Serviceman and Political Rival Are So Problematic'. bylinetimes.com The For many, there has been a resignation, both emotional and — with 75 Conservative MPs choosing not to stand again on 4 July — actual. | For others, there has been a focus on what a much smaller Conservative Party might look like, and their corresponding places in it: the fight for the soul of the party by both those on its right and left, evidenced in the…
(2024-06-26). Now, NTA postpones CSIR UGC NET 2024 exam. ummid.com In another decision which could further intensify protests against the National Testing Agency (NTA), the exam conducting authority has postponed the CSIR UGC NET June 2024 exam.
(2024-06-26). KCET 2024 Document Verification start date, schedule published. ummid.com The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has released on its official website kea.kar.nic.in document verification schedule of the students whose names have appeared in the KCET 2024 Merit List and Rank, and those who are eligible for Karnataka UGCET 2024 counselling.
(2024-06-26). Previous Lok Sabha clocked 97 per cent productivity, highest in 25 years: PM Modi. devdiscourse.com
(2024-06-26). At least 5 shot dead as anti-tax hike protests spread in Kenya. independent.co.ug 
NAIROBI, Kenya | Xinhua | At least five protestors were shot dead and more than 150 others injured in Kenya on Tuesday as protests erupted countrywide for the second week in a row against new taxation measures proposed by President William Ruto's administration. The protestors, in their hundreds, gathered in various towns across the country, …
(2024-06-26). £10,200: How much worse off Britons are after 14 years of Tory rule. aljazeera.com Britons have lost the equivalent 15 weeks of wages based on comparisons with pre-2010 growth trend.
(2024-06-26). UGEAC 2024 Merit List, Rank Card Today – Check Here. ummid.com UGEAC 2024 Rank Card: Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECE) is releasing today i.e. Tuesday June 25 2024 UGEAC Merit List 2024 and Rank Card of UGEAC 2024 prepared for Under Graduate Engineering Admission Counselling 2024 conducted for admission in First Year BE / BTech engineering courses in Government Engineering Colleges of Bihar on its official website bceceboard.bihar.gov.in.
(2024-06-26). Preparations Made for Iranians' Voting Abroad. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran has made arrangements for the participation of Iranian expatriates in the upcoming presidential election, the ministry's spokesman said.
(2024-06-26). SATIRE: Rafael Nadal Withdraws From Wimbledon To Spend More Time Pressing Tennis Racket Against Face To Make Waffle Marks. theonion.com 
MANACOR, SPAIN—Expressing regret about missing "the amazing event," Rafael Nadal announced this week that he has officially withdrawn from Wimbledon in order to spend more time pressing his tennis racket against his face to make waffle marks, adding that he would now be referred to as Waffle Face. "As I near…
(2024-06-26). Video: US journalist Evan Gershkovich in Russian court for start of trial. aljazeera.com US journalist Evan Gershkovich appeared in a Russian court at the start of a closed trial on charges of espionage.
(2024-06-26). Wash Post Editorial Board Denounces 'De-Growth Communism' — 'Ending Growth Won't Save the Planet'. wattsupwiththat.com Degrowth's prophets offer little more than hand-waving in response to the most elementary questions about their prescription.
(2024-06-26). US reporter Evan Gershkovich's closed-door espionage trial begins in Russia. scmp.com The shaven-headed Wall Street Journal correspondent appeared briefly before journalists in a Russian court at the start of his trial.
(2024-06-26). 2 people who donated parts of their bodies to Philly's Màºtter Museum now want them back. whyy.org 
(2024-06-26). Establishing Unity Within NATO by Bridging the Divide. fairobserver.com Since the end of the Cold War, NATO has expanded from 16 to 32 members, shifting the alliance's identity and strategic focus eastward. The expansion has brought countries with a history of Soviet domination, such as Poland, into the alliance. These countries bring their grievances and fears about Russia, affecting NATO's future decisions and potentially…
(2024-06-26). West Bengal UG Admission 2024: Registration Begins, Last Date to Apply July 7. ummid.com The West Bengal Council of Higher Education (WBCHSE) has started the registration process for admission in various Undergraduate (UG) courses for the academic year 2024-25.
(2024-06-26). Can Claudia Sheinbaum solve Mexico's water crisis? grist.org 
Claudia Sheinbaum won a commanding victory in last month's Mexican presidential election, winning almost 60 percent of the vote and securing legislative majorities for her left-wing Morena party. A former Even as Sheinbaum prepares to take office, the city she ran between 2018 and 2023 is making global headlines as it suffers th…
(2024-06-26). Video shows WikiLeaks' Julian Assange leaving US court a free man. aljazeera.com WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has been filmed walking out of a court in a US Pacific territory a free man.
(2024-06-26). Syracuse International Jazz Fest 2024 June 26th — 30th Entertainers Include: Kenny G, The O'Jays, Gino Vannelli, The Mavericks, Freda Payne and Much More. urbancny.com 
Downloadable Daily Entertainment Schedule links | One of the largest Jazz Festivals in the country begins today in venues throughout the area | The excitement is building for the return of the Syracuse Jazz Fest. Last year set the bar extremely high, but 2024 will undoubtedly give prominence to this event as one of the premier musical experiences in our region! | Danny Liedka | Clinton Square provides the perfect intimate setting to enjoy a world class weekend of incredible music that will resonate not only with thousands of local…
(2024-06-26). KZN government recommits to rebuilding areas affected by devastating storm. sanews.gov.za KZN government recommits to rebuilding areas affected by devastating storm | Newly-inaugurated KwaZulu-Natal Premier, Thamsanqa Ntuli, has reaffirmed the provincial government's commitment to rebuilding the areas affected by the recent devastating storms and to implementing measures to mitigate the impact of future occurrences. | Ntuli made the commitment during an oversight visit to uThongathi on Tuesday to assess government relief interventions. | UThongathi was hardest hit by the storms earlier this month, which left a trail of destruction in six district municipalities of the province with a cost estimate of…
(2024-06-26). Triangle of political competition for the Presidency in Iran. unitedworldint.com Iran is currently in the midst of presidential election campaign activities. With only a few days remaining in the campaign, candidates are attempting to establish their strength by visiting various cities and hosting election rallies to show their grassroots support. This is to strengthen their position in the wake of the televised debates. While all …
(2024-06-26). Al Hassan case: a welcome conviction that falls short of justice for victims of gender-based crimes. fidh.org
(2024-06-26). 'Barbarism': Jamiat condemn mob lynching of Muslims in Aligarh, Raipur. ummid.com Maulana Mahmood Asa'd Madani, President of Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind Thursday condemned the recent incidents of mob violence in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, and Raipur, Chhattisgarh.
(2024-06-26). Rule of law in Poland: FIDH denounces the premature closing of Article 7(1) TEU procedure. fidh.org
(2024-06-26). U.S. court says Smith & Wesson must comply with New Jersey subpoena in deceptive advertising probe. whyy.org Smith & Wesson, the gun manufacturer, must comply with a New Jersey subpoena seeking documents as officials investigate whether the company engaged in deceptive advertising, a U.S. appeals court ruled Tuesday. | The documents being sought include anything that suggests the concealed carry of a firearm "enhances one's lifestyle," or says it's safer to draw a gun to confront a perceived threat than to back away. The panel, in a 2-1 vote, rejected the gun-maker's efforts to have a federal court quash the 2020 subpoena after a New Jersey court refused to do so. | "Litigants get one opportunity to make their arguments…
(2024-06-26). Now, allegations of 'irregularities' in MHT CET 2024 results. ummid.com Even as the nationwide protests against the National Testing Agency (NTA) over alleged malpractices in NEET UG 2024 and UGC NET 2024 continue unabated, students are now alleging irregularities in MHT CET 2024 results.
(2024-06-26). Return To Community: A Sunday Gospel Jazz Service Sunday, June 30th at Hendricks Chapel of Syracuse University. urbancny.com 
Program: 3: 00 pm, Pre-Event Luncheon: 12: 30 — 2: 30 pm, Admission: Free | Download As the grand finale of the National Grid Syracuse International Jazz Fest in 2024, Hendricks Chapel of Syracuse University will once again serve as the host site for "Return to Community: A Sunday Gospel Jazz Service," featuring performances by the Black Celestial Choral Ensemble (BCCE) of Syracuse Univer…
(2024-06-26). Biden pardons US military vets convicted under revoked homosexuality law. aljazeera.com The US president seeks to right 'historic wrong,' enabling thousands to apply for pardon, recover lost pay and benefits.
(2024-06-26). Om Birla Elected As Lok Sabha Speaker: A New Era in Parliament. devdiscourse.com In a pivotal moment for Indian Parliament, Om Birla was elected as the Lok Sabha speaker on Wednesday. A motion moved by Prime Minister Narendra Modi was adopted through voice votes.
(2024-06-26). Georgia : Serious deterioration of the situation of human rights defenders. fidh.org In recent years, human rights defenders in Georgia have faced escalating threats and violence, exacerbated by hostile rhetoric from the government and high-ranking officials in the country. The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders (OMCT-FIDH) and the Human Rights Center denounce the worsening conditions for civil society in Georgia and call on the authorities to ensure effective, timely, and objective investigations into attacks against human rights defenders and to put (…) | – |
(2024-06-26). India's Oral Care Revolution: Innovations and Market Trends. devdiscourse.com Mintel's latest research uncovers a surprising trend: 59% of Indian consumers brush their teeth only once a day and 34% manage it twice. Gender analysis shows women are more diligent in oral care compared to men.
(2024-06-26). Palestinian journalist's Courage Awards rescinded after protest by neoconservatives. ummid.com The International Women's Media Foundation (IWMF) revoked the 2024 Courage in Journalism Award conferred on Palestinian Journalist Maha Hussaini after the right-wing and neoconservative groups and publications in the United States accused her of being a "Hamas sympathizer" and "anti-semite".
(2024-06-26). Mpox cases rise to 16, death toll increase to three. sanews.gov.za Mpox cases rise to 16, death toll increase to three | The Department of Health has confirmed that the country has recorded three more cases of Mpox and another death, as efforts to curb the spread of this infectious disease are ongoing in the affected communities. | This brings the total number of laboratory-confirmed cases of Mpox in South Africa to 16 since the outbreak in May 2024, while the death toll is now sitting at three. | According to the department, the latest cases involve a 40-year-old man from Ladysmith in KwaZulu-Natal, who presented with smallpox-like symptoms, including a rash all over his body.
(2024-06-26). Maha CET Cell mulls allowing students to verify MHT CET 2024 Answer Sheets. ummid.com In order to allay the students' concerns, the Maharashtra CET Cell is considering to allow them to verify their answer sheets (OMR Sheets) with the official answer keys.
(2024-06-26). Biden vs Trump and other memorable US presidential debate moments. scmp.com From Gerald Ford's catastrophic Soviet gaffe to Ronald Reagan's witty remark about his age and Joe Biden asking Donald Trump to 'shut up'. US presidential debates have been funny, vicious and everything in between.
(2024-06-26). SATIRE: The First 2024 Presidential Debate By The Numbers. theonion.com 
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are set to face off for the first presidential debate of 2024 in Atlanta, GA. The Onion breaks down the most critical facts and figures of the highly anticipated CNN debate, hosted by Jake Tapper and Dana Bash.
(2024-06-26). Revisiting Babri Masjid demolition in the wake of revision in NCERT textbooks. ummid.com The Babri Masjid dispute taught us lessons. Unfortunately, we could not pay enough attention to them. With news about its historical erasure from school textbooks, it is time that we revisit some of these lessons.
(2024-06-26). SA requests establishment of two panels at WTO. sanews.gov.za SA requests establishment of two panels at WTO | South Africa has this week requested the establishment of two panels at a meeting of the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) of the World Trade Organization (WTO). | This was to examine what, in South Africa's view, are unscientific and discriminatory measures placed on citrus imported from South Africa by the European Union (EU). | These steps were taken to address the EU's regulations on two separate plant health issues: Citrus Black Spot (CBS) and False Codling Moth (FCM). | The regulations are being challenged by the South African government to protect the liveliho…
(2024-06-26). Brazilian to become first head of Interpol from developing world. scmp.com Brazilian police official Valdecy Urquiza will succeed Juergen Stock of Germany to lead Interpol from 2025 to 2030.
(2024-06-26). ACTIVISTS: Lubigi evictions marred by human rights abuses. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Environment Management Authority-NEMA's move to restore the Lubigi wetland has escalated into a controversy, with many activists saying they have been marred by human rights abuses. Amidst NEMA's drive to reclaim the wetland, there is a growing concern from the public, human rights defenders, and Civil Society …
(2024-06-26). Will 2024 break the record for hottest year? america.cgtn.com 
While 2023 was the hottest year ever recorded, 2024 is on course to possibly break that record again. In Mexico, heatwaves have already turned deadly, and as the rainy season begins, the threat of one of the most intense hurricane seasons on record also looms large. CGTN's Alasdair Baverstock reports.
(2024-06-26). Donald Trump's gag order relaxed ahead of debate with Joe Biden. scmp.com The former US president had been pushing for the ban to be lifted, as he prepares for a Thursday showdown with his Democrat rival.
(2024-06-26). ReSURGEnce Durban conference to present new markets for local businesses. sanews.gov.za ReSURGEnce Durban conference to present new markets for local businesses | EThekwini Municipality City Manager, Musa Mbhele, says the 2024 reSURGEnce Durban Conference is an opportunity for new markets to be opened up to local businesses. | Mbhele's remarks come ahead of the biggest global investment conference expected to hit the city's shores – the reSURGEnce Durban Conference, which is taking place at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre from 17 to 21 July 2024. | The conference, which is hosted by eThekwini Municipality, in collaboration with partners from the United States of America (US…
(2024-06-26). Conviction: Free after 25 years of unjust imprisonment. aljazeera.com After a quarter-century behind bars, Brandon Jackson is fighting back against Louisiana's last Jim Crow law.
(2024-06-26). OpenAI delays advanced voice feature for ChatGPT that some people likened to the film Her. scmp.com The start-up says it originally intended to roll out the feature in late June, but needs another month to address safety issues.
(2024-06-26). Direct 2nd Year Post SSC Diploma 2024 Maharashtra: Application Steps. ummid.com Online registration of the students seeking admission in Direct Second Year (DSD 24) Post SCC Polytechnic Diploma Courses in Engineering and Technology for the year 2024 has been started through the official website dsd24.dtemaharashtra.gov.in.
(2024-06-26). NEET UG 2024: Arrested medical aspirants confess to receiving leaked paper. ummid.com NEET UG 2024: At least two medical aspirants, who appeared in NEET UG 2024 exams but later arrested by Bihar police have confessed to receiving leaked paper a day before the medical entrance exam.
(2024-06-26). 'Segregated' schooling is holding back Hong Kong's potential. scmp.com Instead of imposing Chinese language education as a barrier, the city must adopt inclusive reforms that allow minority students to thrive…
(2024-06-26). Peru in the spotlight for crimes against humanity: Boluarte's government responsible for murders. fidh.org
(2024-06-26). Iran's Russia Ties to Remain Unaffected under New Admin: Diplomat. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The change of administration in Iran would by no means alter Tehran's strategic stance on the promotion of relations with Moscow, the Iranian caretaker foreign minister said a few days before the presidential election in Iran.
(2024-06-26). Kenyan president faces tough choices after day of bloodshed. independent.co.ug 
Nairobi, Kenya | BBC | After a day of protest, turmoil and bloodshed, Kenyan President William Ruto addressed the nation with a message of sadness and strength Tuesday. Saying "legitimate" protests against his policies had been "hijacked by a group of organised criminals," he warned his government would use all means at its disposal to …
(2024-06-26). Dutton's climate policy nothing but hot air. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-06-26). Peru resolves Chinese megaport dispute as president prepares to meet Xi. scmp.com A lawsuit challenging Chinese state-owned firm Cosco's status as the exclusive operator of the US$1.3 billion facility has been dropped.
(2024-06-26). India marks the longest day of the year. ummid.com India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and other South Asian countries Friday June 21, 2024 marked the longest day of the year.
(2024-06-26). Activists call for new protests in Kenya following deadly police crackdown. aljazeera.com Dozens have been reported killed and hundreds injured in protests against President Ruto's financial bill.
(2024-06-26). Immunotherapy: Ray of Hope for Stage 4 Renal Cancer Patients. ummid.com By embracing immunotherapy as a complementary strategy alongside conventional treatments, we can forge a path towards improved outcomes and enhanced quality of life for individuals confronting stage 4 renal cancer.
(2024-06-26). US: Border Deterrence Leads to Deaths, Disappearances. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Photographs of people who disappeared while attempting to migrate to the United States are laid out across the street from the US Capitol in Washington, DC, October 19, 2021. | © 2021 Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images…
(2024-06-26). EU hits Microsoft with antitrust charge for bundling Teams with Office, risking hefty fine. scmp.com The EU competition watchdog's latest action was triggered by a complaint from workspace messaging app Slack, owned by Salesforce.
(2024-06-26). At least 20 soldiers, one civilian killed in western Niger. aljazeera.com Country marks three days of national mourning after deadly ambush of security forces in rebellion-hit region.
(2024-06-26). 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.
(2024-06-26). Afghanistan: Oral statement at the United Nations Human Rights Council. fidh.org
(2024-06-26). Kenya shocked as protests over finance bill turn deadly in Nairobi. aljazeera.com Clashes also took place in other cities and towns, with many calling for President Ruto to quit.
(2024-06-26). DPF reassures Mercantile Bank depositors. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Deposit Protection Fund (DPF) together with the Bank of Uganda expect to pay 2,850 customers who had accounts with the now closed Mercantile Credit Bank Ltd. This, however, will depend of the reliability of the personal information of the clients at Bank of Uganda and the closed ban. …
(2024-06-26). After SCOTUS decision, Georgia will keep 'problematic' voting system for energy regulators. grist.org 
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(2024-06-26). The Heat: Extreme Weather. america.cgtn.com 
(2024-06-26). National Grid Night Saturday, June 29th 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM Amazon Outdoor Stage Clinton Square. urbancny.com 
(2024-06-26). Deluges, the Valleys They Flow to, and Their Concealed Benefits Likened to the Different Hearts That Receive The Divine Revelation. salaficentre.com Allah — The Exalted- says: ÿ£ŸéŸÜÿ≤ŸéŸÑŸé ŸÖŸêŸÜŸé Ÿ±ŸÑÿ≥ŸëŸéŸÖŸéÿߟìÿ°Ÿê ŸÖŸéÿߟìÿ°Ÿã ŸÅŸéÿ≥Ÿéÿߟџéÿ™Ÿí ÿ£ŸéŸàŸíÿØŸêŸäŸ&e…
(2024-06-26). Chapters From The Life of Shaikh Rabee — Excerpts From a Forthcoming Publication. salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. We praise and thank Allah for guiding us to this blessed Salafi Methodology and acquainted us with its scholars in the Muslim lands, as well as their students in the east and the west. To proceed: When our brother Amjad Khan, may Allah …
(2024-06-26). From managing Railways to conducting Exams, silent takeover of Government by Business. ummid.com It seems that while it is not the business of the government to be in business, it is all right to surrender the functions and services of the government to business, lock stock and barrel.
(2024-06-26). 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?
(2024-06-26). Stigma threatens Antiretroviral therapy success. independent.co.ug 
Concern over young girls and women dropping from HIV care programs undermines efforts Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | Despite significant strides in HIV treatment availability, a silent enemy lurks within communities -stigma. A recent surge in HIV infections in Uganda, particularly in areas like Mbarara, is linked to missed Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) doses perpetuated by …
(2024-06-26). Norwegian pension fund dumps Caterpillar over Gaza war risks. aljazeera.com KLP sold $69m stake over fears bulldozers contributing to 'human rights abuses' against Palestinians.
(2024-06-26). US election 2024: Trump policies to 'reignite' inflation, warn Nobel Prize-winning economists. scmp.com The economists say Trump's policies would reignite inflation, because of his pledge to impose stiffer tariffs on Chinese imports, which they say will hike prices on many goods bought by US consumers.
(2024-06-26). Conservative Donor and Government Trade Advisor 'Caught on Tape Attempting to Secretly Take £100,000' From Fellow Tory Donor and Business Associate. bylinetimes.com A Government trade advisor and major David Meller CBE, a prominent Conservative supporter and associate of party grandees
(2024-06-26). European Union General Affairs Council must address continued rule of law and human rights violations in Hungary and Poland. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and other international NGOs sent a letter to EU ministers ahead of the EU General Affairs Council's meeting on 25 June 2024 where member States will hold a hearing on the situation in Hungary under the Article 7.1 TEU procedure.
In the letter, the signatory organisations point to the continued deterioration of the situation in Hungary, which fails to comply with Europea Union rule of law recommendations. Major concerns include judicial (…) | – |
(2024-06-26). Russian culture sits safely on the shoulders of our gentle giants. strategic-culture.su 
(2024-06-26). Need a new outfit? Try the library. grist.org 
(2024-06-26). Human capital centres of excellence to benefit disadvantaged communities. sanews.gov.za Human capital centres of excellence to benefit disadvantaged communities | In line with the concept of Smart Cities, the City of Durban has established a number of Human Capital Centres of Excellence (HCCoE) around areas within eThekwini Municipality, which are equipped with computers and free Wi-Fi available for disadvantaged communities. | The City's Human Capital senior officials recently conducted an oversight visit to the HCCoE situated in communities struggling to access computers and free Wi-Fi. | The site visit started at the flagship centre in Archie Gumede Place, where the team viewed the renovations cu…
(2024-06-26). Do Zionists Know the Definition of Definition? fairobserver.com English speakers have traditionally mocked the French institution known as the "Académie Franàßaise." It was created four centuries ago to regulate the French language, providing authoritative definitions of every single word in the dictionary. Every English speaker understands that languages are living tools not regulated by governments, but created by the mass of people who…
(2024-06-26). Assange release signals potency of quiet diplomacy. independentaustralia.net 
(2024-06-26). Canada's Justin Trudeau to stay in office after special election 'disaster'. scmp.com The prime minister's Liberals lost a Toronto seat they had held for decades, showing the party's vulnerability in the vote-rich area.
(2024-06-26). 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.
(2024-06-26). Over 500 Wagons Added to Iran Rail Fleet. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — A total of 558 brand-new and overhauled wagons were added to the rail fleet of Iran.
(2024-06-26). Episcopal Church grapples with 'transformative role' in Native American residential schools. anabaptistworld.org For most Native American children in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, education was neither a right nor a privilege. Indigenous children from Florida to Alaska were taken away, sometimes by force, to residential schools run by the government and often by denominations that operated under government contracts. The aim of the education was …
(2024-06-26). Transformative AI era must be handled with wisdom and responsibility. scmp.com The advancements in the coming era of AI hold the promise of great benefits but also potential dangers which must not be ignored.
(2024-06-26). Experts convene in Uganda to tackle food insecurity in IGAD Region. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Crop and livestock experts are meeting in Uganda to address emerging threats to food security, particularly in the livestock sector. The three-day summit that kicked off on Tuesday at the Imperial Golf View Hotel in Entebbe, aims to identify challenges, develop strategies, and adopt policy proposals to enhance food resilience …
(2024-06-26). Beijing making US-China exchanges 'impossible': US ambassador Nicholas Burns. scmp.com Mainland officials have interfered in 61 public events organised by the American embassy since November, says long-time diplomat.
(2024-06-26). Eskom contractor's employee arrested for cable theft. sanews.gov.za Eskom contractor's employee arrested for cable theft | An employee of a contractor at Eskom's Matla Power Station has been arrested on suspicion of theft of copper cables. | He faces charges of theft and unlawful possession of a copper cable valued at some R4 000. | Eskom Acting General Manager for Security, Botse Sikhwitshi, said the utility's security teams have cracked down on crime at Eskom. | "We commend the security teams from Matla Power Station for their vigilance. The arrest of the suspect aligns with Eskom's zero-tolerance approach towards illegal activities. Furthermore, the collaboration with law enfo…
(2024-06-26). 57 arrested in Mutungo joint security operations. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least 57 people have been arrested in joint security operations carried out in search of criminals waylaying locals and carrying out robberies in Mutungo, a suburb of Kampala. Dozens of complaints had been lodged by locals at Mutungo and Lubowa police stations about criminals mugging them on the way …
(2024-06-26). Two SANDF soldiers killed in DRC attack, while 20 are injured. sanews.gov.za Two SANDF soldiers killed in DRC attack, while 20 are injured | The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) announced on Wednesday that two soldiers were killed yesterday when M23 rebels attacked the town of Sake in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), while 20 are injured. | "Four members who were critically injured have been hospitalised, while the rest who suffered minor injuries are expected to be discharged soon," the statement read. | The SANDF said families of the two members who lost their lives have been informed and all procedures to bring their mortal remains are in process. | "The names of…
(2024-06-26). N Cape Premier says new administration will modernise province, grow economy. sanews.gov.za N Cape Premier says new administration will modernise province, grow economy | Northern Cape Premier, Dr Zamani Saul, says the seventh administration remains committed to modernising the province, boosting the economy and ensuring its success. | "This will be done with much greater speed and underpinned by the six priority areas of the 2024 ANC election manifesto," Saul said on Monday. | These priority areas, he said, include creating jobs, building industries for an inclusive economy, tackling the high cost of living, investing in people, defending democracy and advancing freedom, and building a better Africa.
(2024-06-26). Afghanistan vs South Africa — T20 World Cup semifinal: Weather, pitch, toss. aljazeera.com Afghanistan face unbeaten South Africa with 'nothing to lose' but will be eyeing more history in the T20 World Cup 2024.
(2024-06-26). KEAM 2024: Candidates' Response, Final Answer Key Published. ummid.com The Office of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE) Government Kerala has released the Final Answer Key of KEAM 2024 along with Candidates' Response (OMR Sheet) on its official website cee.kerala.gov.in.
(2024-06-26). NTA Chief sacked, Govt orders CBI probe, NEET PG 2024 postponed. ummid.com Amid the intensifying protests against paper leak and irregularities in various entrance exams, the Narendra Modi government Saturday sacked the National Testing Agency (NTA) Chief, ordered CBI probe into alleged irregularities in NEET UG even as Health Ministry postponed NEET PG.
(2024-06-26). China won't give up on 'win-win' US trade despite 'unsustainable' tariffs. scmp.com China is no longer the top source of US imports, while recent tariff increases on a range of Chinese goods have added to trade tensions between Beijing and Washington.
(2024-06-26). French envoy hits back at Vanuatu's Kanak solidarity march petition. asiapacificreport.nz By Nicholas Mwai in Port Vila French Ambassador Jean-Baptiste Jeangène Vilmer to Vanuatu has hit back at criticism about French policy over Kanaky New Caledonia with an op-ed article published in the Vanuatu Daily Post. His article addresses key concerns regarding New Caledonia's indigenous recognition, the decolonisation process, discrimination, military operations, and calls for independence…
(2024-06-26). Bill to ensure access to contraception advances in Pennsylvania, aided by dozens of GOP House votes. whyy.org A proposal to ensure access to contraceptives cleared the Democratic majority Pennsylvania House on Tuesday, drawing dozens of Republican votes but facing an uncertain future in the GOP-controlled state Senate. | The bill was approved 133-69, with 14 women among the 32 Republicans voting yes. A spokeswoman for the Senate Republican caucus did not directly answer when asked if GOP senators or their leadership were generally supportive of the measure. | There was no debate in the House before the vote — only brief remarks by the sponsor, Rep. Leanne Krueger, a Delaware County Democrat. | The bill would have t…
(2024-06-26). Pakistan: Karachi has been put on high alert over mysterious deaths; toll reaches 22. devdiscourse.com The city of Karachi is grappling with a mysterious and concerning trend as the number of unidentified bodies found in various areas of the metropolis has now reached 22, according to a Geo News report on Wednesday. On Tuesday, five new bodies were discovered, adding to the growing list of unexplained deaths.
(2024-06-26). 'Long live Palestine' says Indian MP as he's sworn into parliament. aljazeera.com This Indian parliamentarian sparked a political row as he was sworn in by ending his oath with 'long live Palestine'.
(2024-06-26). 'Visit Syracuse Night' Thursday, June 27th 4:00 PM To 11:00 PM Amazon Outdoor Stage. urbancny.com 
4: 00pm — 4: 30pm The Katz Pajamas Jazz Band Ray Middle School, Baldwinsville | 5: 00pm — 6: 15pm Bill O'Connell's Latin Jazz All Stars Featuring: Conrad Herwig & Don Braden | 6: 45pm — 8: 00pm Catherine Russell Band | 8: 15pm — 9: 00pm McKinley James | 9: 30pm — 11: 00pm The Mavericks | Download the schedule
(2024-06-26). N West to intensify male circumcision coverage during school holidays. sanews.gov.za N West to intensify male circumcision coverage during school holidays | In an effort to improve men's overall health, the North West Department of Health will offer voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) services during the winter school break. | The province has identified the Dr Kenneth Kaunda District, where the intensified programme will take place. | According to the provincial department, the objective is to enhance capacity and ensure that the majority of clients are served during the peak winter season. | Dr KK District family physician, Dr Lesley Mahole, said that the district will assemble a team of…
(2024-06-26). BJP secures Indian parliamentary speaker role. aljazeera.com Om Birla installed via a vote due to rare lack of consensus, illustrating the deep political divide following elections.
(2024-06-26). US journalist Gershkovich on trial in Russia over spying charges he denies. aljazeera.com Journalist faces up to 20 years in jail if convicted; court sets next hearing for August 13.
(2024-06-26). King Charles hails ties as Japan's Emperor Naruhito makes UK state visit. scmp.com A lavish state banquet was thrown at Buckingham Palace to mark the first such trip by Japanese head of state since 1998.
(2024-06-26). President Museveni Warns Against Politics of Identity. plusnews.ug 
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has urged army officers to protect Uganda from the divisive politics of identity, which he claims undermines national unity and the effectiveness of national institutions like the army. Delivering a lecture to army officers at the Senior Command and Staff College Kimaka on Tuesday, at State House Entebbe, Gen. Museveni emphasized …
(2024-06-26). Julian Assange freed after plea deal with the U.S. strategic-culture.su
(2024-06-26). Why Do They Lie About Extreme Temperature Deaths? wattsupwiththat.com "Heat is the leading weather-related cause of mortalities in the US, outpacing deaths from hurricanes by a factor of eight to one, and this summer's record-breaking temperatures, worsened by the human-caused climate crisis….
(2024-06-26). Tehran, Moscow Ink MoU on Gas Supply: Iran Oil Minister. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian oil minister revealed the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Tehran and Moscow on the supply of Russian gas to Iran.
(2024-06-26). Conduct of members and their accountability increase faith of people in Parliamentary democracy: PM Modi in Lok Sabha. devdiscourse.com
(2024-06-26). Julian Assange Returns Home After 14-Year Legal Battle. devdiscourse.com W ikiLeaks founder Julian Assange walked free on Wednesday from a court on the U.S. Pacific island territory of Saipan after pleading guilty to violating U.S. espionage law, in a deal that allowed him to head straight home to Australia. His release ends a 14-year legal saga in which Assange spent more than five years in a British high-security jail and seven years in asylum at the Ecuadorean embassy in London battling extradition to Sweden on sexual assault allegations and to the U.S., where he faced 18 criminal charges.
(2024-06-26). Vulnerable Children Still Barred From Celebrity-Run Children's Care Home After Scathing Tribunal Judgment. bylinetimes.com Vulnerable children continue to be barred from living at a care home owned by glamour model and reality TV star Ampika Pickston, after a judge ruled that it had a "very serious history of failure in a very short time" — during which all four of its juvenile girl residents had been removed for their own safety. | AP Care Homes Ltd opened its sole home less than a year ago in July 2023, funded via a £1.2 million loan from Pickston's billionaire fiancé, David Sullivan, the co-owner of West Ham United, who made his fortune in the adult industry. | The facility has twice been restricted by regulator Ofs…
(2024-06-26). Indian Retail Brands Embrace Omni-Channel Strategies to Boost Consumer Experiences. ummid.com Adopting omni-channel retailing allows brands to meet the demands of today's Indian consumers, offering convenience, diversity, and connectivity.
(2024-06-26). Folk duo finds "true Burnstick" sound on second album. windspeaker.com
(2024-06-26). For Rahul Gandhi, Hate Crimes, Mob Lynching of Muslims not of any concern. ummid.com Tactically or possibly fearing backlash, Rahul Gandhi ignored to mention hate crimes against Muslims, mob lynching in the name of animal slaughter and razing of homes of Muslims by bulldozers that have resurfaced with renewed vigor after the 2024 General Elections.
(2024-06-26). UNMEB urges nurse training institutions to upgrade laboratories. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Nurses and Midwifery Examination Board (UNMEB) is urging training institutions to establish permanent and improved skills laboratories. It says the upgrade will enhance the effectiveness of training and reduce the financial burden of practical examinations. Helen Mukakarisa Kataratambi, the Executive Secretary of UNMEB, emphasized the necessity for institutions …
(2024-06-26). 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.
(2024-06-26). SA: An impressive example for democracies. sanews.gov.za SA: An impressive example for democracies | As the indelible ink used to register voters in the recent general elections has almost faded from the left thumb; work to move South Africa Inc forward has been moving ahead steadily. | Following the hotly contested 2024 National and Provincial Elections (NPE), which produced no outright winner, South Africa is traversing partially new ground with the possible formation of a government of national unity (GNU). | I say partially new ground because the country adopted a GNU following the historic elections of 1994 which saw everyone who was eligible to, cast their vote f…
(2024-06-26). IRGC Urges Maximum Election Turnout. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — What the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps is pursuing in the forthcoming presidential election in Iran is the maximal turnout of voters, but it does not favor any specific candidate and feels bound to support and work with the winner, the IRGC spokesperson said.
(2024-06-26). Madhya Pradesh to include Ram, Krishna in school and college curricula. ummid.com Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has declared that the teachings about Hindu lords Ram and Krishna are to be included in the school and higher education curricula of Madhya Pradesh.
(2024-06-26). Julian Assange is free. fidh.org
(2024-06-26). Om Birla elected Speaker of 18th Lok Sabha by voice vote. devdiscourse.com National Democratic Alliance (NDA) candidate and MP from Kota, Om Birla has been elected as the Speaker of the 18th Lok Sabha on Wednesday. The motion moved by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and seconded by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh was adopted by the house through a voice vote.
(2024-06-26). Sarah McNamara on "Ybor City: Crucible of the Latina South" publicbooks.org Sarah McNamara's new book Ybor City: Crucible of the Latina South is a deeply personal history of the Florida city where she grew up. In this episode of Writing Latinos, we talk about her Cuban grandmother, the family storyteller and archivist of Ybor City's Latino community. When McNamara was a little girl, her grandma brought her to the museum where she was a docent, vowing to tell stories…
(2024-06-26). Biden 'righting a historic wrong' by pardoning US military convicted of homosexuality. scmp.com Anyone granted clemency will be able to have their military documents amended — which could make them eligible for benefits they were previously denied.
(2024-06-26). US Exit Requisite for Syria Peace: Iran UN Envoy. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — It is imperative for the American forces to leave Syria fully, immediately, and unconditionally in order for peace and stability to prevail in the Arab country, Iran's ambassador to the United Nations said.
(2024-06-26). Kenyan president terms street protests treasonous, military deployed. independent.co.ug 
NAIROBI, Kenya | Xinhua | Kenyan President William Ruto termed Tuesday's street protests in the East African nation as treasonous, noting that his government will soon provide an expeditious response to the situation. In his televised address to the nation, Ruto said the government has mobilized all its resources to ensure the situation does not …
(2024-06-26). Post Hajj 2024 Umrah: Saudi Arabia begins issuing e-visas. ummid.com The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has started issuing electronic visas for post Hajj 2024 Umrah season, as part of its efforts to enable more Muslims to come to the Kingdom to perform Umrah and facilitate its procedures for them.
(2024-06-26). Russia starts US journalist Evan Gershkovich's trial: What's next for him? aljazeera.com The reporter was arrested in March last year on a reporting trip in Russia's Ural Mountains city of Yekaterinburg.
(2024-06-26). Rutte says NATO 'cornerstone of collective security' as he is named chief. aljazeera.com Dutch PM says it's a 'tremendous honour' after he is appointed to lead the alliance from October.
(2024-06-26). 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.
(2024-06-26). Punto Deportivo: øQué equipos salen como favoritos en la postemporada beisbolera? (+Video). cubadebate.cu Esta semana en el Punto Deportivo nos acercamos a los playoff de la pelota cubana, que comenzarán mañana. Por ello, realizamos el pronóstico de aquellas selecciones que estarán entre las cuatro grandes. øCuál sería el tuyo? Déjenelos saber en los comentarios. Comienza el plato fuerte de la pelota cubana.
(2024-06-26). Expresidente hondureño Juan Orlando Hernández fue condenado a 45 años de cárcel. cubadebate.cu El expresidente de Honduras Juan Orlando fue condenado a 45 años de prisión, y 5 años más de "libertad supervisada", en EE.UU., tras ser hallado culpable de tres delitos relacionados con narcotráfico y porte de armas de fuego en marzo pasado. Según la Corte, Hernández y sus cómplices traficaron más de 400 toneladas de cocaína a EE.UU. durante los ocho años que gobernó (2014-2022).
(2024-06-26). Las 3 del día: La libertad de Assange y otras noticias de la jornada (+ 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 25 de junio. Yo soy Yilena Héctor y los invito a que me acompañen en el resumen informativo de la jornada.
(2024-06-26). Centro de Ingeniería Genética y Biotecnología de Sancti Spíritus reanuda producción de MaterniTest II. cubadebate.cu El Centro de Ingeniería Genética y Biotecnología de Sancti Spíritus (CIGBSS) reanudó recientemente la producción de tirillas para el diagnóstico temprano del embarazo que se comercializa bajo el nombre de HeberFast Line Æ MaterniTest II, un método sencillo y confiable que, tras poco tiempo de espera, ofrece un resultado certero.
(2024-06-26). Diez proyectos creativos reciben apoyo de la Asociación Hermanos Saíz. cubadebate.cu La AHS con el afán de impulsar la obra de los miembros otorgó presupuestos a diez proyectos creativos mediante la beca El reino de este mundo. El Presidente Nacional de la AHS informó que apoyaron las realizaciones de dos puestas en escena, igual cantidad de sesiones en vivo, de video clip y DVD, una exposición de artes visuales y un espectáculo.
(2024-06-26). Copa América: Argentina vence a Chile y pasa a cuartos de final. cubadebate.cu Con un gol de Lautaro Martínez a los 88 minutos, Argentina venció a Chile por 1-0 la noche de este martes y se convirtió en el primer clasificado a cuartos de final de la Copa América 2024. El 'Toro' del Inter de Milán encontró un balón suelto en el área y fusiló a un Claudio Bravo que hasta ese momento había sostenido a la Roja en el MetLife Stadium.
(2024-06-26). Primeiro-ministro francês teme "Frexit" e paz com a Rússia se a direita vencer. globalresearch.ca O desejo popular de acabar com a guerra com a Rússia está a causar desespero entre os líderes europeus. Recentemente, um importante político francês alertou que uma vitória da direita nas eleiàßàµes poderia resultar numa "submissà£o francesa à Rússia", expressando …
(2024-06-26). 'A barragem quebrou': a grande mídia relata um estudo que mostra que as vacinas COVID provavelmente alimentaram o aumento do excesso de mortes. globalresearch.ca Os dados de excesso de mortalidade de 47 países do mundo ocidental mostram que o excesso de mortalidade permaneceu elevado nos últimos três anos consecutivos — apesar das medidas de contenàßà£o da COVID-19 e das vacinas contra a COVID-19, concluíram …
(2024-06-26). Liuba María Hevia and her songs that were not lost in Cuba. plenglish.com Havana, Jun 26 (Prensa Latina) Casa de las Américas de Cuba will once again become the home of exquisite harmonies, this time with a concert next Friday by the Cuban singer-songwriter Liuba María Hevia, who will present her new album "Canciones que no se extraviaron" (Song That Were Not Lost).
(2024-06-26). Evocan declaración de la irrevocabilidad del socialismo en Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 26 junio (RHC) Roberto Morales Ojeda, secretario de Organización del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC), recordó que hace hoy 22 años, el país declaró el carácter irrevocable del socialismo.
(2024-06-26). Tambores del ALBA: Latidos de identidad en Venezuela (+Fotos y Audio). radiohc.cu Una verdadera fiesta de amor devino el primer encuentro Tambores del ALBA, que unió en Caracas a representantes de más de quince países de Latinoamérica, àÅfrica y el Caribe, en defensa de una de las expresiones más identificativas de nuestra identidad: el tambor.
(2024-06-26). Reitera Cuba voluntad de fortalecer vínculos con migrantes. radiohc.cu La Habana, 26 jun (RHC) El primer coronel Mario Méndez Mayedo declaró hoy que los Proyectos de Leyes de Migración, Extranjería y Ciudadanía responden a la voluntad política de Cuba de fortalecer relaciones con los residentes en el exterior.
(2024-06-26). A disposición de la población, el anteproyecto de Ley de Ciudadanía>. radiohc.cu La Habana, 26 jun (RHC) El anteproyecto de Ley de Ciudadanía fue publicado por la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular, en su sitio web, con el objetivo de promover la participación del pueblo en este proceso, como parte del cual puede dejar sus opiniones en el correo electrónico que allí se le facilita.
(2024-06-26). Presidente de Cuba recorre provincia de Pinar del Río (+Fotos). radiohc.cu La Habana, 26 junio (RHC) El Presidente Miguel Diaz-Canel retorna al territorio más occidental de Cuba, esta vez llega al municipio pinareño de La Palma, para dar continuidad a las visitas que realiza por todo el país e intercambiar con colectivos de trabajo, bases productivas y el pueblo.
(2024-06-26). Juzgar a otros, una práctica irreprimible en Washington. radiohc.cu El secretario norteamericano de Estado, Anthony Blinken, intentó convencer al mundo de lo que él considera "buenas intenciones" de su gobierno al hacer lo que califica de "evaluación comprensiva" de unos 188 países acerca de la trata de personas, pero no explicó quién autorizó a Washington a hacerlo.
(2024-06-26). Liuba María Hevia presentará nuevo disco este viernes en Casa de las Américas. radiohc.cu La Habana, 26 jun (RHC) Canciones que no se extraviaron es el título del nuevo disco de Liuba María Hevia que presentará la cantautora el próximo viernes en Casa de las Américas.
(2024-06-26). Presidente de Asamblea General de ONU con amplia agenda en Cuba. radiohc.cu Naciones Unidas, 26 jun (RHC) El presidente de la 78 Asamblea General de las Naciones Unidas, Dennis Francis, viajará mañana a Cuba para una visita de trabajo que incluirá un encuentro con el presidente Miguel Díaz-Canel, informó hoy su oficina.
(2024-06-26). Francia casi lista a un mes de los Juegos Olímpicos París-2024. radiohc.cu La Habana, 26 jun (PL).- Falta hoy un mes para la inauguración de los Juegos Olímpicos de París-2024 y sus organizadores afirman que la Ciudad de la Luz y Francia están casi listas para acoger la magna fiesta del deporte.
(2024-06-26). El bloqueo en el turismo es una limitante que sí existe. radiohc.cu La Habana, 26 jun (RHC) La industria turística cubana, como el motor impulsor de otros sectores, tiene un impacto fundamental en la implementación del Plan Nacional de Desarrollo Económico y Social del país y en la consecución de la Agenda 2030 y sus Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible.
(2024-06-26). Comenzó en Cuba Festival CorHabana 2024. radiohc.cu La Habana, 26 junio (RHC) Con una gala inaugural a cargo de la agrupación coral dirigida por la maestra Digna Guerra comenzó este martes aquí, el XV Festival Internacional de Coros CorHabana 2024, que tendrá lugar hasta el 29 de junio.
(2024-06-26). En Cuba el socialismo es irrevocable. radiohc.cu La Habana, 26 jun (RHC) Una mesa repleta de exquisiteces pudo no ser tocada en el desayuno del 27 de junio de 2002, por efecto de la inapetencia y la migraña. Debe haberle ocurrido a George Walker Bush, en la Casa Blanca, al amanecer con la noticia de lo que el pueblo cubano había proclamado en su Constitución el día antes: ´Cuba no volverá jamás al capitalismo ª.
(2024-06-26). 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.
(2024-06-26). 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.
(2024-06-26). Presidente Maduro alerta sobre violencia de la extrema derecha. telesurtv.net El mandatario le expresó al pueblo venezolano que es necesario cuidar la paz.
(2024-06-26). 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".
(2024-06-26). 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.
(2024-06-26). 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.
(2024-06-26). 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.
(2024-06-26). 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.
(2024-06-26). López Obrador asegura que continuará investigación del caso Ayotzinapa. telesurtv.net El presidente destacó que "bajo ninguna circunstancia se va a cerrar el caso".
(2024-06-26). 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".
(2024-06-26). 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.
(2024-06-26). 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.
(2024-06-26). 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.
(2024-06-26). Duelos entre viejos conocidos en inicio de playoff beisbolero cubano. radiohc.cu La Habana, 26 jun (PL).- Los equipos de Pinar del Río, Sancti Spíritus, Santiago de Cuba e Industriales ultiman detalles en su preparación de cara al inicio este jueves de los playoffs del campeonato cubano de béisbol.
(2024-06-26). 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.
(2024-06-26). 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.
(2024-06-26). 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.
(2024-06-26). Syracuse University Night Friday, June 28th 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM Amazon Outdoor Stage Clinton Square. urbancny.com 
4: 00pm — 4: 45pm SU Student Jazz Combo Orange Juice Featuring: Ania Kapllani, Sawyer Kidd-Myers, Xaden Nishimitsu, Kai Wong, Owen Wernow, Luke Brady, and Grady Collingbourn | 5: 15pm — 6: 15pm Jane Bunne ≠ & Maqueque | 6: 35pm — 7: 35pm Freda Payne Big Band "Freda Celebrates Ella" | 7: 55pm — 8: 55pm Gunhild Carling Big Band Sweden's Queen of Swing | 9: 25pm — 11: 00pm Kenny G | Download schedule
(2024-06-26). 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.
(2024-06-26). 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.
(2024-06-26). 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.
(2024-06-26). Presidente de Bolivia Luis Arce denuncia intento de golpe de Estado en La Paz (+ Video). cubadebate.cu El intento de golpe de Estado en Bolivia fue neutralizado, tras la denuncia realizada por el presidente Luis Arce y la movilización de la población en defensa de la democracia del país. A través de la red social X, el jefe de Estado manifestó: ´Denunciamos movilizaciones irregulares de algunas unidades del Ejército Boliviano. La democracia debe respetarse ª.
(2024-06-26). Díaz-Canel llama a la diversificación de producciones durante visita por sitios de interés en Pinar del Río. cubadebate.cu A aprovechar todas las potencialidades y diversificar las producciones llamó Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, Primer Secretario del Partido Comunista de Cuba y Presidente de la República, durante un recorrido por sitios de interés del municipio de La Palma en la provincia de Pinar del Río.
(2024-06-26). Consulte aquí el Proyecto de Ley de Ciudadanía (+ PDF). cubadebate.cu El texto del proyecto de ley de Ciudadanía, y el correo electrónico habilitado para la población fueron publicados hoy en el sitio web de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular, con el objetivo de promover la participación ciudadana en el proceso legislativo y contribuir a la cultura jurídica del pueblo.
(2024-06-26). Comenzó hoy juicio oral por fallido atentado contra Cristina Fernández. cubadebate.cu El juicio oral para juzgar a los responsables del intento de asesinato contra la expresidenta argentina, Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, comenzó este miércoles en la localidad de Comodoro Py. Durante las audiencias los principales acusados Fernando Sabag Montiel, Brenda Uliarte y Nicolás Carrizo comparecerán ante los jueces, quienes intentarán dar con los autores intelectuales.
(2024-06-26). Chapeando: El bufón contra las cuerdas (+ Podcast). cubadebate.cu Jim De Fede, periodista de investigación de la cadena norteamericana CBS, acaba de entrevistar a Alexander Otaola, el odiador aspirante a la alcaldía de Miami Dade y pocas veces ha resultado más escandaloso el ridículo.
(2024-06-26). Comenzó por Gàºira de Melena visita de Díaz-Canel a Artemisa. radiohc.cu Artemisa, 26 jun (RHC) El Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y Presidente de la República Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, recorre el municipio artemiseño de Gàºira de Melena, donde intercambió con directivos y trabajadores de la mediana empresa SURL La Gàºireña.
(2024-06-26). Utilizan en Holguín ciencia e innovación en la agricultura. radiohc.cu Holguín, 26 junio (RHC) La instalación de 11 máquinas de riego de pivote central, forma parte de los propósitos de la provincia de Holguín para potenciar el uso de los adelantos de la ciencia y la innovación en el sector de la Agricultura en el oriental territorio.
(2024-06-26). Expocaribe 2024 oportunidad de negocios en el oriente cubano. radiohc.cu Santiago de Cuba, 26 jun (RHC) La décimonovena edición de la feria internacional Expocaribe 2024, quedó inaugurada hoy en esta ciudad con la participación de 28 países, 12 provincias de Cuba, más de 300 empresas nacionales y 46 extranjeras.
(2024-06-26). Presidente de Cuba lamenta pérdidas de vidas humanas en Daguestán. radiohc.cu La Habana, 26 jun (RHC) El presidente de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, lamentó la víspera la pérdida de vidas humanas y los daños materiales causados por los atentados terroristas en las ciudades de Derbent y Majachkalá, en la República rusa de Daguestán.
(2024-06-26). Reverdecen producciones campesinas en central provincia de Cuba. radiohc.cu Sancti Spíritus, 26 junio (RHC) El sector cooperativo y campesino de esta central provincia de Cuba, en el marco de la celebración del 26 de Julio impulsa las producciones agropecuarias y fortalece la atención a los trabajadores rurales.
(2024-06-26). Conmemora en Unesco aniversario 60 de G77 más China. radiohc.cu París, 26 jun (RHC) Embajadores latinoamericanos, caribeños, árabes, africanos y de Asia-Pacífico resaltaron hoy en la sede de la Unesco el compromiso del Grupo de los 77 más China con el multilateralismo, a propósito del aniversario 60 de ese bloque.
(2024-06-26). 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.
(2024-06-26). 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.
(2024-06-26). 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.
(2024-06-26). 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.
(2024-06-26). 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).