(2025-06-17). Five lightly wounded after Iranian missile barrage hits central Israel. haaretz.com ISRAEL: Five lightly wounded in Iranian missile barrage Tuesday morning; eight killed Monday morning, one still missing ‚ñ Emergency services report 21 dead, 631 wounded in Israel since Friday ‚ñ IRAN: 45 women and children killed in Iran on Monday, 75 wounded, Iran gov't says ‚ñ GAZA: 45 Palestinians killed in shootings near food distribution centers on Tuesday, Hamas-run Health Ministry says…
(2025-06-17). ICRC President: "Humanity is failing in Gaza" icrc.org ICRC President speaks to the BBC about the devastating humanitarian situation in Gaza…
(2025-06-17). Israeli soldier killed in fighting in southern Gaza Strip, IDF announces. haaretz.com A combat officer and three soldiers from the 12th Battalion of the Golani Brigade were seriously injured in the same incident in which Leshem was killed, according to the military…
(2025-06-17). Talk World Radio: Poems for Gaza. davidswanson.org AUDIO: Talk World Radio is recorded on Zoom. Here is this week's video and all the videos on Youtube. VIDEO: This week on Talk World Radio we are hearing and discussing poetry about Gaza. Our guest, Anita Barrows, is a poet, novelist, and translator from French, German and Italian. She has eighteen published books and …
(2025-06-17). 50 killed in Gaza as UN denounces 'lethal' US-Israeli aid system. newarab.com 
(2025-06-17). More Maghreb Gaza convoy activists beaten, detained in Egypt. newarab.com 
Activists have given testimonies detailing security forces' use of force to prevent them from reaching the northeastern city of Ismailia…
(2025-06-17). Australian writer deported at US border after questioning about Gaza protests. wsws.org A young blog writer was questioned, detained and deported at Los Angeles airport because of his political opinions and articles last year on anti-Gaza genocide protests at New York's Columbia University.
(2025-06-17). ICRC grieves two colleagues killed in strike in Gaza. icrc.org
(2025-06-17). Israel and the Occupied Territories: ICRC urges respect and protection of civilians, unhindered flow of humanitarian assistance as intolerable suffering mounts in Gaza. icrc.org
(2025-06-17). Boston: No Pride in Genocide! workers.org 
Boston Tens of thousands of people crowded Copley Square for Boston's LGBTQIA2S+ Pride parade on June 14, with a reported one million watching along the route. Prominent and popular among the groups participating was a militant "No Pride in Genocide" bloc that included the Boston Coalition for Palestine, Democratic Socialists . . . |
(2025-06-17). Elon Mask and Donald Trump Feud: Political outsiders beefing in a political space. moderndiplomacy.eu A president who built his reputation as a real estate mogul and TV personality, not through political office or military service. A cultural influencer and entrepreneur best known as the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, he also leads companies like Neuralink and The Boring Company, both embroiled in a feud. An intriguing moment in politics, …
(2025-06-17). Hedge Funds Moving In: 2025's Best Crypto Presales No Longer a Secret. moderndiplomacy.eu As we move into the third quarter of 2025, hedge funds are continuously increasing their exposure to digital assets. Bitcoin reached the $112,000 level for the first time in history, leading to increased confidence in the digital asset space. This trend is driven by institutional adoption, major economic and regulatory progress, and increasingly sophisticated strategies. …
(2025-06-17). How Public Finance Will Adapt to the Rise of Decentralized Finance (DeFi). moderndiplomacy.eu In the past two decades, we have witnessed the digitization of commerce, communication, and even culture. Now, we are standing at the frontier of a more profound shift—one that challenges the very foundations of how finance is organized. Decentralized Finance, or DeFi, is more than just another technological trend. It is a fundamentally new way …
(2025-06-17). The Langley Doctrine: Why Europe Must Take Africa Seriously. moderndiplomacy.eu When a U.S. four-star general retires after four decades of military service, it marks the end of a career. But in the case of General Michael E. Langley—Commander of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM)—it also marks the close of one of the most thoughtful and diplomatically significant tenures in recent military memory. His departure comes not …
(2025-06-17). Saudi Arabia: Prisoner, 70, Dies After Medical Neglect. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Saudi human rights activists gather outside the Criminal Court of Riyadh following a hearing in the trial of fellow activists Abdullah al-Hamid and Mohammed al-Qahtani. Sulaiman al-Rashoodi (second from right), Mohammed al-Qahtani (third from right), Waleed Abu al-Khair (center, fourth from right) and Abdullah al-Hamid (fifth from right) | © 2013 Private…
(2025-06-17). Iranian missile hits Israel's largest oil refinery. independent.co.ug 
JERUSALEM | Xinhua | An Iranian missile struck Israel's largest oil refinery complex in the northern port city of Haifa early on Monday, killing three workers and sparking a fire at the facility, Israel's military censor said in a statement. The missile hit the Bazan oil refinery before dawn, igniting a blaze that continued into …
(2025-06-17). New study reveals high levels of vaccine wastage in Uganda. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Findings of a new study by researchers at Makerere University School of Public Health shows high levels of vaccine wastage in both rural and urban health facilities in Uganda. The research was conducted in Mukono and Kalungu districts where the scientists assessed wastage rates of six essential vaccines: BCG …
(2025-06-17). Trump, Iran and trade leave G7 divided. independent.co.ug 
CALGARY, Canada | Xinhua | The Group of Seven (G7) leaders met for the first day of the two-day summit in Kananaskis in the province of Alberta, Canada, on Monday with emerging disagreements. According to CNN, U.S. President Donald Trump does not intend to sign a joint statement calling for de-escalation between Israel and Iran. …
(2025-06-17). ICRC President: All parties to an armed conflict have non-negotiable legal obligations to ensure water remains accessible during war. icrc.org Speech given by Mirjana Spoljaric, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, United Nations Security Council Arria Formula Meeting Protecting Water in Armed Conflict — Protecting Civilian Lives, 23 May 2025…
(2025-06-17). Senador colombiano Miguel Uribe en estado "extremadamente crítico" cubadebate.cu El senador colombiano y precandidato presidencial, Miguel Uribe Turbay, se encontraba este lunes en una condición "extremadamente crítica" luego de salir de una nueva cirugía practicada de emergencia por la detección de un sangrado en el cerebro, informó la clínica donde permanece desde que fue baleado en un mitin político.
(2025-06-17). Productivity? Government is a dead weight on the economy. onlineopinion.com.au Past performance is the best predictor of future performance, so the business chiefs heading to Anthony Albanese's Productivity Summit should know they are about to be carved up and handed to the union movement.
(2025-06-17). Tolerance and its limits. onlineopinion.com.au When the limits of tolerance are unclear, people can become tolerant of anything – leading to a situation where everything is tolerated and, consequently, nothing is truly valued or respected.
(2025-06-17). US travel ban on Pacific 3 countries have right to decide over borders, Peters says. asiapacificreport.nz RNZ Pacific New Zealand's Foreign Minister Winston Peters says countries have the right to choose who enters their borders in response to reports that the Trump administration is planning to impose travel restrictions on three dozen nations, including three in the Pacific. But opposition Labour's deputy leader Carmel Sepuloni says the foreign minister should push…
(2025-06-17). IDF says it killed new Iranian wartime army chief after predecessor killed days ago. haaretz.com Ali Shadmani oversaw joint operations between Iranian defense organizations, including the army and the Revolutionary Guards, the army said. His predecessor, Gholam Ali Rashid, was pivotal to Iran's regional military expansion…
(2025-06-17). Daniel Avraham identified as one of three killed in Iranian missile strike on Haifa oil refinery. haaretz.com Rescue teams struggled to reach them due to a fire blocking access and recovered their bodies the next morning. The blaze disrupted operations at the refinery and caused air pollution, though current levels pose no health risk…
(2025-06-17). With its goals in Iran out of reach and its endgame unclear, next for Israel? haaretz.com Despite a dazzling start to its campaign against, Israel's military moves are far from over. A war of attrition is a dangerous scenario, but Trump still has the ability to completely change the balance of power…
(2025-06-17). dream of taking down the Iranian regime could quickly become a nightmare. haaretz.com While Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu considers toppling Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, he must first consider the many alternative leaders in Tehran who will do anything to survive…
(2025-06-17). true goal in the war with Iran is the one he openly admitting. haaretz.com The Israeli prime minister often speaks of 'historical changes that will be talked about for generations' — and his real ambitions for this war against Iran certainly fit the description…
(2025-06-17). Three endgame scenarios for Iran War — and why none of them add up. haaretz.com Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu understandably wishes to be remembered as the savior who realized his decades-long promise to deliver the people of Israel from the existential Iranian threat. But it seems he has spun an Iranian roulette wheel, and we are just along for the ride…
(2025-06-17). U.S. drops from top 3 markets for UK exports. ecns.cn New taxes on imports into the United States, introduced by President Donald Trump over the past few weeks, have dampened United Kingdom manufacturers' enthusiasm for exporting to the country to such an extent that it is no longer among their top three destinations.
(2025-06-17). Sales of Ne Zha 2 derivative products sizzle. ecns.cn Chinese blockbuster Ne Zha 2, the highest-grossing animation movie of all time, is still driving strong sales of derivative products after its screening in January, and is expected to leverage a GDP increment of 200 billion yuan ($27.86 billion), its investor said.
(2025-06-17). Direct air route opens gateway to Tajikistan. ecns.cn China Southern Airlines on Monday inaugurated the first direct commercial air route between Beijing and Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan, marking a new milestone in air connectivity between China and Central Asia.
(2025-06-17). Heritage goes global via tech in Hainan. ecns.cn Facilitators of China's intangible cultural heritage must adopt digital innovation and look toward cross-border commerce to expand globally, experts urged during a cultural heritage event that concluded over the weekend in Hainan province.
(2025-06-17). G7 summit kicks off with emerging disagreements among leaders. ecns.cn The Group of Seven (G7) leaders met for the first day of the two-day summit in Kananaskis in the province of Alberta, Canada, on Monday with emerging disagreements.
(2025-06-17). China's jet power wows Paris crowd. ecns.cn China's advanced fighter jet J-10CE took center stage at the Aviation Industry Corp of China booth during the 55th Paris Air Show that opened on Monday in the French capital.
(2025-06-17). Chinese embassy in Israel urges nationals to leave. ecns.cn The Chinese Embassy in Israel has urged Chinese nationals to leave the country via land border crossings as soon as possible amid a deteriorated security situation.
(2025-06-17). China welcomes Vietnam's inclusion as BRICS partner country: FM. ecns.cn China welcomes Vietnam to become a BRICS partner country, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Monday.
(2025-06-17). Chinese, Kazakh presidents hold talks in Astana. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev at the presidential palace in Astana, Kazakhstan, on Monday. After their talks, the two leaders attended a ceremony of exchanging cooperation documents.
(2025-06-17). China, Kazakhstan to boost ties for regional, global peace, development. ecns.cn This is due to the geographical proximity and the long-standing friendship between the two peoples, as well as the inevitable choice for the two countries to pursue development together, he said.
(2025-06-17). Astana Summit forges strong bulwark against increasing global turbulence. ecns.cn And China's development experience in poverty alleviation, rural vitalization, green industries, the digital economy and other fields is of great reference value to the five Central Asian countries.
(2025-06-17). Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei logistics index hit 52.17% in Q1 of 2025. ecns.cn The commercial logistics development index of the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region reached 52.17 percent in the first quarter of this year, marking a year-on-year growth of 0.15 percent.
(2025-06-17). Africa faces over 500,000 malaria deaths amid worsening climate crisis. ecns.cn A nurse prepares to administer a malaria vaccine to an infant at the health center in Datcheka, Cameroon, Jan 22, 2024.It further predicted that by 2050, climate change will make malaria eradication harder for 75 percent of sub-Saharan Africa's population, equating to 1.3 billion people.
(2025-06-17). Netanyahu says Israel 'in control' of Teheran skies. ecns.cn But the IAEA says that underneath the halls and chambers of the facility, it expects there to be some kind of radiological or chemical contamination in the form of vapors or gases.
(2025-06-17). IAEA chief confirms radiological contamination within Iran's atomic energy facilities. ecns.cn Radiological and chemical contamination has been confirmed within the Natanz nuclear energy facility in central Iran, the chief of the United Nations' nuclear watchdog said on Monday.
(2025-06-17). China successfully conducts clinical trial for invasive brain-computer interface. ecns.cn China has become the world's second country, after the United States, to reach the clinical trial stage for invasive brain-computer interface (BCI) technology.
(2025-06-17). Trump Rejects to Back G7 Call for ME De-escalation, Returns to Washington with Fiery Posts. english.almanar.com.lb 
In the context of the US indisputable support for the criminal occupation entity, President Donald Trump rejected to back a G7 call for de-escalation in the Middle East, showing more signs of Washington's involvement in the ongoing Israeli war on Iran, at least politically so far. The French President Emanuel Macron said that Trump proposed …
(2025-06-17). Israelis Rush into Shelter Whenever Iranian Missile Force Decides: Hard Night of Blares. english.almanar.com.lb 
The Iranian Armed Forces continued their courageous confrontation with the Zionist entity and its war on the Islamic Republic, firing several missile salvos at the occupied Palestinian territories. A hard night of repeated blare of sirens exhausted the Israelis who rushed several times to take shelter in light of the occupation Army warnings. Heavy explosions …
(2025-06-17). Attack on Iran's state media Israel bombs IRIB building in new war crime. asiapacificreport.nz 
Pacific Media Watch Israel targeted one of the buildings of the state-run Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) in Tehran on the fourth day of attacks on Iran, interrupting a live news broadcast, reports Press TV. The attack, involving at least four bombs, struck the central building housing IRIB's news department, while a live news…
(2025-06-17). Wars of Religion: The "Demonization" of Muslims and the Battle for Oil. globalresearch.ca Muslim countries possess more than 55% of the World's oil reserves. In contrast, the United States of America has barely 2 percent of total oil reserves.
(2025-06-17). Video: 9/11 and the Complicity of the Mainstream Media. Towards a Legal Framework for Criminalizing the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT) Michel Chossudovsky. globalresearch.ca [This video was first published in 2013.] | Michel Chossudovsky speaks in Kuala Lumpur (2012). | Reflections on the criminal mainstream mass media after the 9/11 events and "covering up" as obstruction of justice. | It is the corporate and State media which …
(2025-06-17). Russia's BRICS Sherpa Shared Some Insight Into The Group. pressenza.com Sergey Ryabkov sought to clarify Russia's approach towards BRICS, which is still grossly misunderstood by the Mainstream Media and the Alt-Media Community alike. | Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov, who also serves as his country's BRICS Sherpa, shared some insight into the group during his latest interview with
(2025-06-17). Southern workers strategize for future struggles. workers.org 
Spartanburg, South Carolina From June 13-15 more than 400 workers answered the call by the Southern Workers Assembly (SWA) to affirm an action plan to challenge the systemic racism, poverty and anti-unionism of the South. The dynamic agenda of the summit was held in Spartanburg, South Carolina, with workers mostly . . . |
(2025-06-17). When Dogs Live Freer Than Men: The Degradation of Modern Humanity. pressenza.com In Urdu, there is a verse—I do not know its source, but it lingers in my mind: | "One running dog said to his fellow dog: 'Run, before you die a human's life.'" | This speaks not to the nature of dogs—though in our context they are considered lowly, unlike in the West where they are respected—but to the humiliation of human beings, degraded beyond animals. People now scramble for shelter, aid, and rescue, yet find no sanctuary, not even in bunkers, where they are slaughtered nonetheless. | Consider these lines from Shams-i-Tabriz, translated by R.A. Nicholson: | "Poor copies out of heaven's orig…
(2025-06-17). Trouble Brewing for North-east's Pioneer Newspaper House. pressenza.com 
When hundreds of media workers died of Covid 19 complications across India, a few people thought the corona disaster would also devastate the print media with sharply declined circulation figures resulting in shrinking advertisement revenues. Many established newspaper-publishing groups either closed many of their editions in…
(2025-06-17). Why Haftar might ratify the Libya-Turkey maritime deal. newarab.com 
Media reports In 2019, Ankara and the internationally recognised Government of National Accord (GNA) in Tripoli signed the demarcation memorandum of understanding (MoU), which sparked significant controversy with Greece…
(2025-06-17). Israel's blockade denies coeliacs life-saving gluten-free flour. newarab.com 
(2025-06-17). Airports close across the Mideast amid Israel-Iran conflict. newarab.com 
After He fled to Tehran after the strike Sunday, but no taxi would take him to the border as the conflict between Iran and Israel intensified. | "Flights, markets, everyth…
(2025-06-17). Explainer: How do Israel and Iran compare in military strength. newarab.com 
The war between Israel and Iran continues to escalate, with both sides vowing to use maximum pressure on their enemy following days of violence triggered by Decades of preparations for this conflict, a years-long shadow war and brewing regional tensions blew up on Friday 13 June when Israel bombarded Iran, hitting key nuclear and military sites and Iran has since fired s…
(2025-06-17). First woman to lead MI6 is a Middle East expert fluent in Arabic. newarab.com 
(2025-06-17). France shuts Israeli weapons booths at Paris Air Show. newarab.com 
Geopolitical tensions roiled the opening of the Paris Air Show on Monday as French authorities sealed off Israeli weapons industry booths amid the The decision added drama to the major aerospace industry event, which was already under the shadow of last week's Black walls were installed around the stands of five Israeli defence firm…
(2025-06-17). Iran-linked hackers launch wave of cyberattacks on Israel. newarab.com 
There has been a surge in cyber threats against Israel-based cybersecurity firm Radware said on Sunday it had recorded a 700 percent increase in attacks since 13 June, when Israel began its unprecedented attack against Iranian nuclear and military sites. | The data indicate a "significant escalation in malicious network activity…
(2025-06-17). Iran: Preparing bill to leave nuclear non-proliferation treaty. newarab.com 
Iranian parliamentarians are preparing a bill that could push Tehran toward exiting the "In light of recent developments, we will take an appropriate decision. Government has to enforce parliament bills but such a proposal is just being prepared and we will coordinate in the later stages with parliament," the ministry's spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei…
(2025-06-17). Kyiv says 1,245 bodies returned to Ukraine from Russia. newarab.com 
Ukraine received another 1,245 bodies of its soldiers killed "Today marks the final stage of the repatriation of fallen soldiers," Defence Minister Rustem Umerov said. "Since last week, when the implementation of the Istanbul agreements began, we have managed to bring back over 6,000 bodies." | This marks one of the largest returns of war dead since Russia launched its full-sca…
(2025-06-17). Lebanese MP calls for NATO membership, drawing public ridicule. newarab.com 
Lebanese MP Walid Al-Baarini, a Sunni lawmaker and member of the National Moderation Bloc, has called on the Lebanese state to "take a bold stance and submit a request to join NATO as soon as possible", triggering a wave of public ridicule and criticism over the political and legal implausibility of such a move. | Speaking during a tour of the Akkar region, Al-Baarini said his proposal was rooted in a desire to protect Lebanon, not to entangle it in global military blocs. | He said that the call came in response to what he described as years of deception by a regional axis that "collapsed more quickly than any…
(2025-06-17). Mahmoud Khalil requests transfer from jail after judge blocks release. newarab.com 
Attorneys for the The latest request, filed Monday afternoon, follows a whirlwind week in the legal case against Khalil, a lawful permanent resident who has been detained si…
(2025-06-17). Minnesota lawmaker killing suspect appears in court for murder. newarab.com 
(2025-06-17). Mossad's reach inside Iran exposed as Tehran arrests 28 'agents'. newarab.com 
In the outskirts of Rey, south of Tehran, Iranian authorities announced the dismantlement of a "clandestine drone-bomb factory" To Iranian officials, the discovery was hailed as a sign of vigilance. But to analysts, it pointed to something more alarming. They see it as evidence of a sustained intelligence offensive…
(2025-06-17). Netanyahu claims Iran strikes 'changing face of Middle East'. newarab.com 
The remarks came hours after a dramatic Israeli attack on an Iranian state TV building that forced a presenter to flee mid-broadcast under a shower of dust and debris – prompting a threat of retaliation against Israeli news channels by Tehran. | After decades of enmity and a prolonged shadow war, Israel on…
(2025-06-17). Rights groups slam Saudi execution of journalist. newarab.com 
Human rights groups and press freedom advocates have criticised Saudi journalist Turki al-Jasser was executed on Saturday, authorities said. He was arrested in 2018 and tried for terrorism, treason and endangering national security. | Jasser was a well-known journalist and blogger who had covered issues including women's rights, the Arab Spring revolts and corruption while working…
(2025-06-17). Trump administration weighs adding 36 countries to travel ban. newarab.com 
Earlier this month, the Republican president signed a proclamation that banned the entry of citizens from 12 countries, saying the move was needed to protect the United States against "foreign terrorists" and other national security threats. | The d…
(2025-06-17). Trump to leave G7 early after warning of Iran attack. newarab.com 
US President Donald Trump was leaving After a day of speaking with G7 leaders at a Canada summit about the need for a negotiated deal, Trump took to social media to back Israel and issue "Eve…
(2025-06-17). Trump orders deportation drive targeting Democratic cities. newarab.com 
"We must expand efforts to detain and deport Illegal Aliens in America's largest Cities, such as Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York, where Millions upon Millions of Illegal Aliens reside," Trump said on his Truth Social platform. | "These, and other such Cities, are the core of the Democrat Power Center," he…
(2025-06-17). UN slashes global aid plan over 'deepest funding cuts ever'. newarab.com 
The UNHCR,…
(2025-06-17). US military boosts Mideast 'capabilities' amid Israel-Iran conflict. newarab.com 
The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz was leaving Southeast Asia on Monday after canceling a Vietnam visit, as the Pentagon announced it was sending "additional capabilities" to the Middle East amid At 13: 45 GMT, the carrier was traveling through the Malacca Strait toward the Indian Ocean, according to Marine Traffic, a ship-tracking site. | A Vietnamese government official confirmed to AFP that a planned reception aboard the USS Nimitz on June 20, as part of the ship's expected June…
(2025-06-17). With Judea and Samaria Act Religious Zionism infiltrates US laws. newarab.com 
(2025-06-17). G. Varoufakis in the European Parliament: "How Europe fell into the arms of warmongering, and what we must do" pressenza.com On Tuesday, June 10 2025, I addressed a meeting at the European Parliament, an event organised by The Left and M5S Europa, on the theme of "The Economic Conditions for Peace", alongside Jeffrey Sachs and Giuseppe Conte. My talk can be watched and…
(2025-06-17). Eyewitness video shows moment of plane crash in Kazakhstan. presstv.ir A passenger plane flying from Azerbaijan to Russia crashed near the city of Aktau in Kazakhstan.
(2025-06-17). Concerns mounting over new energy crisis in EU as Russian gas transit via Ukraine ends. presstv.ir As the agreement allowing Russian gas transit through Ukraine to Europe expires on Tuesday, concerns are mounting over new energy crisis in EU.
(2025-06-17). More than 260 Rohingya refugees arrive in Indonesia. presstv.ir More than 260 Rohingya refugees have arrived in Indonesia's westernmost province of Aceh after floating at sea for days.
(2025-06-17). Rescue workers search for survivors after powerful quake strikes China's Tibet. presstv.ir Rescue workers search rubble for survivors after powerful quake strikes China's Tibet.
(2025-06-17). California firefighters battling wildfire near Los Angeles. presstv.ir California firefighters battle a fast-moving wildfire.
(2025-06-17). Search, rescue ops continue in Tibet's Shigatse following deadly 7.1 magnitude earthquake. presstv.ir Rescue efforts continue in Shigatse region after a devastating earthquake hit Tibet.
(2025-06-17). Aerial shots of damage caused by the Eaton fire in Altadena, California. presstv.ir Aerial shots show the destruction of a wide range of houses by the Eaton fire in Altadena, California.
(2025-06-17). Activists in Mexico rally against incoming Trump's anti-immigration policies. presstv.ir Migrant rights groups in Mexico demonstrated against the proposed anti-immigration measures of US President-elect Donald Trump.
(2025-06-17). 'Un-American,' 'Help people already here'- birthright citizenship debate divides NY. presstv.ir With the new administration of Trump rolling out immediate policy pushes on immigration, reaction on the street ran the gamut from horror to firm support.
(2025-06-17). Nearly 200 migrants deported from US, all men, arrive in Venezuela. presstv.ir Two planes carrying Venezuelan migrants deported from the US landed at Venezuela's La Guaira airport.
(2025-06-17). Sirens Sound across Occupied Territories As Iran Launches Fresh Missile, Drone Strikes. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Sirens sounded across the northern, central, and southern regions of the occupied Palestinian territories after Iran a massive barrage of ballistic missiles and drones at Israeli targets.
(2025-06-17). Voice of Truth Cannot Be Silenced, IRGC Says after Israeli Bombing of IRIB. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) condemned the Israeli regime's attack on Iran's state television, stressing that such cowardly and terrorist acts will not silence the truth.
(2025-06-17). Iran, Japan FMs Discuss Regional Developments amid Israeli Aggression. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The foreign ministers of Iran and Japan exchanged views on the latest regional developments as the Israeli regime continues its aggression on Iran.
(2025-06-17). Austria: Eleven dead in Graz school shooting. wsws.org The background to such horrific incidents is the enormous brutalization of society and the promotion of war and violence.
(2025-06-17). Heavily militarized ICE Gestapo raid popular Southern California swap meet. wsws.org As millions of people were protesting the ongoing deportation operation, immigration thugs, backed by a helicopter, targeted the popular Latino street market in Sante Fe Springs.
(2025-06-17). US surges warships and aircraft to Middle East, as Trump says "evacuate Tehran" wsws.org On Sunday, US President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social, "IRAN CAN NOT HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON … Everyone should immediately evacuate Tehran!"
(2025-06-17). Sri Lankan police file criminal charges against Alton Estate workers. wsws.org Twenty-six Alton Estate workers have been indicted under the country's Penal Code and, if convicted, could be sentenced to seven years of harsh imprisonment and heavy fines.
(2025-06-17). Death row in Trump's America: Four executions in four days. wsws.org If two more executions proceed as planned before the end of June—one each in Florida and Mississippi—the same number of executions will have taken place in the first half of 2025 than in all of 2024.
(2025-06-17). After largest-ever protests, Trump orders arrest of millions of immigrants. wsws.org The unhinged language in Trump's social media posting amounts to the deliberate targeting of his political opponents for violence and repression.
(2025-06-17). Healthcare workers at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland prepare for strike. wsws.org The strike is against an "Integration Plan" which would fire the workers and rehire them for significantly less take-home pay.
(2025-06-17). German government supports Israeli war of aggression. wsws.org The German government's support for Israel's assault on Iran shows that it is willing to stop at nothing in the pursuit of its geopolitical interests.
(2025-06-17). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org A one-week strike by 2,400 subway and bus maintenance workers wound up June 17, as workers continue to resist management demands for more subcontracting of work.
(2025-06-17). 6 dead in West Virginia flooding, 2 still missing. wsws.org Homes were completely destroyed and water could be seen flowing over the tops of cars that were abandoned as people climbed trees or the sides of hills to get out of the water's way.
(2025-06-17). Gold now number two reserve asset in international financial system. wsws.org According to a report issued by the European Central Bank, central banks have "continued to buy gold at a record pace."
(2025-06-17). Australia: SEP censored at Melbourne rally on police killing of Aboriginal man. wsws.org The SEP was attacked and forced out of a protest by the Black People's Union for exposing the class roots of state violence and advancing a socialist perspective.
(2025-06-17). Former and current staff of Noguchi Museum in New York City call for boycott and resignation of top officials. wsws.org Current and former staff at the Noguchi Museum have issued a call for a boycott of the museum because of its attacks on workers' democratic rights…
(2025-06-17). Death row in Trump's America: 4 executions in 4 days. wsws.org If two more executions proceed as planned before the end of June, the same number will have taken place in the first half of 2025 as in all of 2024.
(2025-06-17). Noguchi Museum staff call for boycott and resignation of top officials. wsws.org Current and former staff at the Noguchi Museum in New York City have issued a call for a boycott of the museum because of its attacks on workers' democratic rights.
(2025-06-17). Israel Bombs Iranian State TV, Devastating Building During Live Broadcast. scheerpost.com An IAI Nimrod anti-tank laser homing missile. Jastrow, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons | By Sharon Zhang / Israel bombed the Iranian state TV building in Tehran during a live broadcast on Monday, seemingly devastating the building as Israeli military officials falsely touted attacks on military targets. | A recording of
(2025-06-17). 'No Kings Day' Was Historic. Now We Need a Powerful — and Independent — Movement Against Trump. scheerpost.com No Kings protest in Hollywood, California June 2025. gruntzooki, CC BY-SA 2.0 By Norman Solomon | The huge decentralized turnout for No Kings Day has shown that grassroots power can be a major force against the momentum of the Trump regime. The protests were auspicious, with 5 million people participating in
(2025-06-17). Jeffrey D. Sachs: Stop Netanyahu Before He Gets Us All Killed. scheerpost.com Jewish protest against Benjamin Netanyahu, 24 March 2023. Alisdare Hickson from Woolwich, United Kingdom, CC BY-SA 2.0 By Jeffrey D. Sachs and Sybil Fares / For nearly 30 years, Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has driven the Middle East into war and destruction. The man is a powder keg of violence. Throughout all the wars that he has championed, Netanyahu has always dreamed of the…
(2025-06-17). American Authoritarianism in Los Angeles. scheerpost.com Click to subscribe on: Apple / Spotify / Amazon / YouTube / Rumble Photo in thumbnail: Donald Trump speaking at the 2013 Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in National Harbor, Maryland. (By Gage Skidmore | Flickr, Creative Commons) On this episode of Scheer Intelligence, host Robert Scheer explores the turbulent political and social landscape of Los Angeles and the United States and speaks with …
(2025-06-17). The Illegal Attack on Iran. scheerpost.com PM of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu visits US President Donald Trump April 7. Photo: X | By Vijay Prashad / Israel's consistent attacks on Iran since 2023 have all been illegal, violations of the United Nations Charter (1945). Iran is a member state of the United Nations and is therefore a sovereign state in the international order. If Israel had a problem with Iran, there are many mechanisms mandated by international law that permit Israel to bring complaints against Iran. | Thus far, Israel has avoided these inter…
(2025-06-17). Private sector urged to use SAYouth.mobi to create more job opportunities. sanews.gov.za Private sector urged to use SAYouth.mobi to create more job opportunities | President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on businesses and other public sector entities to use SAYouth.mobi to provide more pathways for young people to earning and learning. | In his weekly newsletter, the President reflected that the country observed Youth Day on 16 June in tribute to the generations of young people who continue to inspire the ongoing pursuit for social justice, equality and opportunity for all. | "The private sector needs to use all available mechanisms, including the Employee Tax Incentive, to hire young people. | "South…
(2025-06-17). Two more suspects arrested for passport fraud, corruption. sanews.gov.za Two more suspects arrested for passport fraud, corruption | The Serious Corruption Investigation component of the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation, based in Pretoria, has arrested an additional two suspects in the ongoing operation that began on 14 June 2025, in KwaZulu-Natal, bringing the number of those arrested to seven. | The execution operation emanates from a complaint from the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) relating to the issuance of fraudulent passports to undocumented foreign nationals. | The allegations reported serious offences include corruption, fraud and the contraventions of the Ide…
(2025-06-17). Social Development leads relief efforts in flood-stricken OR Tambo District. sanews.gov.za Social Development leads relief efforts in flood-stricken OR Tambo District | Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe has visited the OR Tambo District in the Eastern Cape as part of coordinated efforts by government to offer psychosocial support and social relief packages to the communities adversely affected by the recent floods. | The Minister was joined by Eastern Cape MEC for Social Development, Bukiwe Fanta and Speaker of the King Sabata Dalindyebo Local Municipality, Nomamfengu Siyo-Sokutu. | During the visit, both the Minister and the MEC extended heartfelt condolences to the families who have lost t…
(2025-06-17). Five suspects to appear in Durban Commercial Crimes Court. sanews.gov.za Five suspects to appear in Durban Commercial Crimes Court | Five suspects arrested over the weekend for fraud and corruption are scheduled to appear in the Durban Commercial Crimes Court today. | The arrest is related to the issuing of passports at the Department of Home Affairs offices in KwaZulu-Natal. | A Home Affairs-led law enforcement operation, supported by the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation, busted a syndicate involved in passport fraud at the uMngeni and Commercial Road offices in Durban. | Among the five people arrested are a former Home Affairs official from the Prospecton office, a muni…
(2025-06-17). Minister Hlabisa to visit communities affected by storm in Impendle. sanews.gov.za Minister Hlabisa to visit communities affected by storm in Impendle | The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Velenkosini Hlabisa, is set to visit the Impendle Local Municipality after the area was severely affected by recent strong winds. | According to the department, the visit, scheduled for Tuesday, is in response to the intense weather conditions that have caused widespread damage and hardship for more than 100 families in the municipality, with Wards 1 and 5 being particularly hard hit by the storms. | The Minister will be accompanied by the Premier of KwaZulu-Natal, Thamsanqa Ntuli…
(2025-06-17). Foot-and-mouth disease detected in the North West. sanews.gov.za Foot-and-mouth disease detected in the North West | The North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has confirmed an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in the Dr Kenneth Kaunda District, specifically within the JB Marks Local Municipality. | In the first case, the department was alerted by a private veterinarian, who visited a farm and noted suspicious signs. | A State veterinarian then collected samples, which were sent to the Onderstepoort Veterinary Institute (OVI) for testing. | Another incident of FMD was detected at an abattoir in Madibeng. | "The clinical signs of the affected animal…
(2025-06-17). 12 die in KZN accident. sanews.gov.za 12 die in KZN accident | Twelve people have died, with 38 others sustaining injuries in a head-on collision between a bus and truck on the R34 Matatani road between Vryheid and Ulundi in KwaZulu-Natal at around midnight. | "KwaZulu Private Ambulance Service paramedics responded to the scene, where they provided immediate medical attention to the victims. Of the injured, 10 patients sustained critical injuries, 22 suffered serious injuries, and six sustained minor injuries," Arrive Alive said on Monday. | A multi-service emergency response team worked to stabilise all patients before transporting them to nearby m…
(2025-06-17). Is Israel's favorite US general helping to push us into war? responsiblestatecraft.org 
(2025-06-17). Four Key Points About Venezuela's July 27 Municipal Elections. orinocotribune.com By Misión Verdad — Jun 13, 2025 | Venezuela's National Electoral Council (CNE) has scheduled a new electoral process for July 27 to elect mayors and municipal council members in 335 jurisdictions across the country. | These elections will be carried out The upcoming election brings with it a host of challenges, especially considering the country's overa…
(2025-06-17). David Harvey: On Sraffa's Trail. newleftreview.org David Harvey recalls a lifetime of encounters, actual and intellectual, with the enigmatic Piero Sraffa. Interlocutor of Wittgenstein, Keynes and Robinson; devastating critic of neoclassical economics; helpmeet of Gramsci and rescuer of his Prison Notebooks. Reflections on an éminence grise of twentieth-century intellectual life.
(2025-06-17). Ed McNally: Instruments of Empire. newleftreview.org Ed McNally on Hugh Wilford, The CIA: An Imperial History. Antidote to apologias for the US intelligence agency, a periodization from the Truman Doctrine to the 'war on terror'.
(2025-06-17). Jiwei Xiao: China's Worker Artists. newleftreview.org Jiwei Xiao on Margaret Hillenbrand, On the Edge. Analysis of working-class precarity as a structure of feeling, manifest in Chinese literary and visual culture.
(2025-06-17). Loic Wacquant: Punish to Rule. newleftreview.org If punishment was central to colonial statecraft—police, courts and prisons forming a 'penal triad'—how has this logic mutated since? A comparative survey of the forms of official violence that upheld empires past sheds light on techniques for domesticating today's hyperghettos and banlieues.
(2025-06-17). Lola Seaton: Trusting Art? newleftreview.org Replying to Malcolm Bull's hypotheses in NLR 151 on the balance of trust in the artworld and cryptocurrency, Lola Seaton asks what distinguishes readymade works, like Cattelan's banana, from everyday commodities—and what exactly buyers of conceptual art get to own.
(2025-06-17). Ross Douthat: Condition of America. newleftreview.org Nick Burns quizzes the New York Times columnist on the contradictory ideological forces and factions driving the second Trump Administration, the strengths and weaknesses of American liberalism and the state of the country that he's described as sinking into economic and cultural stagnation.
(2025-06-17). Wang Xiaoming: On Civilization and Its Barbarisms. newleftreview.org Lessons from the history of Chinese thought on the tension between the liberal-democratic internal order of great powers and the imperial 'law of the jungle' to which they subject weaker countries. How to resist their barbarity—how to civilize oneself—without barbarizing others?
(2025-06-17). Wolfgang Streeck: The Road Right. newleftreview.org A high-turnout election, sharply polarized around immigration, has brought another centrist coalition to power in Berlin. Wolfgang Streeck offers an unsparing analysis of Germany's political situation as its hardline incoming Chancellor rams through an expansive fiscal revolution and the far-right AfD doubles its seats.
(2025-06-17). Trump urges Tehran evacuation, leaves G7 early. defenddemocracy.press US President Donald Trump leaves the G7 summit in Canada amid the escalating war between Israel and Iran, warning Tehran's residents to evacuate and hinting at imminent US action. US President Donald Trump abruptly cut short his attendance at the Group of Seven (G7) summit in Canada on Monday, citing the escalating Israeli war on …
(2025-06-17). EconoScope | U.S. faces triple economic chill as tariff strategy falters. ecns.cn "Instead of taxing our citizens to enrich other countries, we will tariff and tax foreign countries to enrich our citizens." So said U.S. President Donald Trump in his inaugural address this January. But six months later, signs suggest the high-tariff approach is losing steam, as the American economy weathers a triple wave of slowdown.
(2025-06-17). China makes breakthrough in homegrown quantum computing control. ecns.cn A Chinese startup has delivered its first self-developed superconducting quantum measurement and control system, the ez-Q Engine 2.0, which supports quantum computers with more than 1,000 qubits, the Anhui Quantum Computing Engineering Research Center announced Tuesday.
(2025-06-17). China begins evacuating citizens from Iran, Israel amid rising regional tensions. ecns.cn China has begun evacuating its citizens from Iran and Israel, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed Tuesday, as tensions in the region continue to escalate following recent cross-border strikes and rising instability. Some citizens have already been safely relocated, and diplomatic missions are working with other agencies to ensure further evacuations.
(2025-06-17). Tourism boom in Confucius' birthplace. ecns.cn In a theater located in the birthplace of Confucius, two young visitors were captivated by a stage performance rooted in Confucian tradition.
(2025-06-17). China now an intl model for tackling desertification. ecns.cn Since 2012, China has successfully implemented sandification control measures on over 24 million hectares of land and additionally placed almost 1.9 million hectares under enclosed conservation, according to the National Forestry and Grassland Administration.
(2025-06-17). UISEE CEO bullish on China's autonomous driving. ecns.cn Wu Gansha, CEO of Chinese autonomous driving startup UISEE, recently expressed confidence in China's self-driving technology development."ÄÄ…
(2025-06-17). Audi unveils EV ambition with cutting-edge Changchun plant. ecns.cn German premium carmaker Audi has underlined its electric ambitions in China with its most advanced production facility, targeting the world's largest and most competitive auto market.
(2025-06-17). ChAFTA set for brighter next chapter. ecns.cn Australian food and agricultural products are displayed at the 7th China International Import Expo in Shanghai on Nov 9.DFAT also said China is Australia's largest trading partner, noting that trade and investment with China are central to the country's future prosperity.
(2025-06-17). Tongliao powers up for well-facilitated farmland. ecns.cn Upon completion, the banner's well-facilitated farmland is expected to reach 4.34 million mu, accounting for 43 percent of Tongliao's total."ÄÄ…
(2025-06-17). Xi meets Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Astana on Tuesday with Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov.
(2025-06-17). Xi meets Tajik President Emomali Rahmon. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Astana on Tuesday with Tajik President Emomali Rahmon.
(2025-06-17). International students are indeed blessings, not threats. ecns.cn A person holds a placard and a flag as members of the Harvard community take part in a "Harvard Stand United" rally to "support and celebrate" the school's international students at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, US, May 27, 2025.
(2025-06-17). Israeli strikes on Iran slammed as unlawful. ecns.cn Israel's "preemptive" strikes on Iran violate key principles of international law, and the deliberate targeting of nuclear scientists covered by humanitarian law could amount to unlawful killing, experts said.
(2025-06-17). Arab and Muslim nations condemn Israeli strike on Iran, calling de-escalation. ecns.cn They also called for the need to respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of states and the principles of good neighborliness, urging all parties to settle their disputes by peaceful means.
(2025-06-17). Guangdong cities issue weather warnings and closures. ecns.cn Maoming's education department required all kindergartens, schools, colleges, and universities in the city's Maonan district and Binhai New Area to suspend classes due to the extreme weather.
(2025-06-17). Hood to Coast China Race in Zhangjiakou to draw historic 1,000 teams. ecns.cn The 2025 Hood to Coast relay in China will see a historic 1,000 teams tackle a 142.6km course through Zhangjiakou's rugged terrain on June 27, marking the event's largest edition to date.
(2025-06-17). PhD candidate who lifts weights 'scientifically'. ecns.cn Zheng Xiaoxuan exercises in a gym in the University of Science and Technology of China in Hefei, Anhui province, on March 25.Balancing the rigors of training with the demands of research, she applied a "scientific thinking" approach to her workouts, optimizing her performance through data-driven analysis and strategic planning.
(2025-06-17). Le Man of the hour. ecns.cn During this year's 24 Hours of Le Mans, the No 83 Ferrari team — featuring Ye alongside his two teammates — delivered a performance that was equal parts resilience and brilliance.
(2025-06-17). Decoding PNG leader Marape's talks with French President Macron. asiapacificreport.nz ANALYSIS: By Scott Waide, RNZ Pacific PNG correspondent The recent series of high-level agreements between Papua New Guinea and France marks a significant development in PNG's geopolitical relationships, driven by what appears to be a convergence of national interests. The "deepening relationship" is less about a single personality and more about a calculated alignment of…
(2025-06-17). Bangladesh: 16th Henry Dunant Memorial Moot Court Competition 2025 National Rounds — Call for Registration. icrc.org
(2025-06-17). Caring for Yourself When a Loved One Is Missing: Coping with Uncertainty and Staying Safe. icrc.org
(2025-06-17). Confinement, displacement and disruption of livelihoods. icrc.org
(2025-06-17). Democratic Republic of the Congo: Explosive remnants of war yet again threaten lives. icrc.org
(2025-06-17). FAQ : ICRC forced to suspend humanitarian activities in support of communities in Niger. icrc.org
(2025-06-17). Laos: Seminar for armed forces reaffirms importance of humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2025-06-17). Philippines: Eight years after Marawi Conflict, unresolved issues of displaced, missing people hamper lasting peace. icrc.org
(2025-06-17). Musa's Journey of Resilience and Recovery. icrc.org
(2025-06-17). Niger: The ICRC has been forced to suspend its humanitarian activities on behalf of local communities. icrc.org
(2025-06-17). Somalia's hungry and most vulnerable: Child malnutrition surges amid clinic closures. icrc.org
(2025-06-17). South Sudan: ICRC medical teams perform over 1,000 surgeries on weapon-wounded patients as armed conflict and violence escalate. icrc.org
(2025-06-17). Ukraine: A birthday and a message of hope. icrc.org
(2025-06-17). Egypt: ICRC and IOM Collaborate to Support Families Facing Separation. icrc.org
(2025-06-17). ICRC president: Civilians will pay the price if global commitment to ban landmines allowed to fracture. icrc.org
(2025-06-17). Middle East: ICRC calls for de-escalation and protection of civilians amid rising tensions. icrc.org
(2025-06-17). ICRC in Syria: Year in Review 2024. icrc.org
(2025-06-17). Establishment of the International Organization for Mediation: ICRC underscores importance of mediation in promoting peace. icrc.org
(2025-06-17). Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC urges civilian protection as Red Cross Field Hospital responds to unprecedented mass casualty influx. icrc.org
(2025-06-17). Israel and the Occupied Territories: ICRC extremely concerned about inability of Nasser Medical Complex to operate amid evacuation orders. icrc.org
(2025-06-17). Israel and the occupied territories: Red Cross Field Hospital receives twelve mass casualty events in two weeks. icrc.org
(2025-06-17). 'China Tourism Year' kicks off in Kazakhstan. ecns.cn
(2025-06-17). Xi meets Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in Astana. ecns.cn
(2025-06-17). (W.E.Talk) Structural support solidifies China's path of economic resilience: Chief Economist at Natixis. ecns.cn
(2025-06-17). Australian writer questioned, deported from US after report on pro-Palestinian protests. CPJ Staff
(2025-06-17). CPJ, partners call on Congress to reject proposed State Department reorganization plan. CPJ Staff
(2025-06-17). DRC journalist detained, 3 others questioned over report on stadium's sanitation. CPJ Staff
(2025-06-17). CPJ calls for answers as US journalist Austin Tice reported executed in Syria. CPJ Staff
(2025-06-17). Saudi Arabia executes journalist Turki al-Jasser on treason, terrorism charges. CPJ Staff
(2025-06-17). We Must Oppose War With Iran At The Top Of Our Lungs. caitlinjohnstone.com.au
(2025-06-17). Federal Monitor Slams NYPD Unit Whose Aggressive Policing ProPublica Exposed. scheerpost.com
(2025-06-17). Hidden History: How Israel Acquired Nukes. scheerpost.com
(2025-06-17). Stunning summer night sky over Shennongjia draws stargazers. ecns.cn
(2025-06-17). Summer lotus blooms at Fengyi Lake in Suixian, Henan. ecns.cn
(2025-06-17). (W. E. Talk) Building Bridges from the Ground Up: The Role of Cities Diplomacy in Fostering Mutual Cultural Respect"ÄÄ"ÄÄ. ecns.cn In an era marked by geopolitical fragmentation, growing mistrust, and the erosion of traditional alliances, the most compelling responses may not come from the corridors of national power—but from the living, breathing fabric of our cities.
(2025-06-17). China's economy shows stable growth in May amid multiple challenges. ecns.cn This steady growth in industrial production underpinned overall economic stability, driven by the sustained recovery of the manufacturing sector and the momentum of emerging industries."ÄÄ"ÄÄA worker polishes components in a manufacturing workshop in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China, June 16, 2025.
(2025-06-17). Convocan al X Pleno del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba. cubadebate.cu En medio del complejo escenario que enfrenta el país, el organismo superior de dirección del Partido entre Congresos convoca a su X Pleno, para los días 4 y 5 de julio, en el que se analizarán temas vitales de la economía y de la sociedad cubanas, que impactan directamente en la población.
(2025-06-17). The Heat: Israel-Iran Conflict. america.cgtn.com 
(2025-06-17). Convocan al X Pleno del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba. cubadebate.cu En medio del complejo escenario que enfrenta el país, el organismo superior de dirección del Partido entre Congresos convoca a su X Pleno, para los días 4 y 5 de julio, en el que se analizarán temas vitales de la economía y de la sociedad cubanas, que impactan directamente en la población.
(2025-06-17). Newsom v. Trump. indybay.org The Ninth Circuit Appeals Court temporarily blocked restoration of control of the National Guard to California last week. The case continues tomorrow, June 17.
(2025-06-17). Street Medic Training Workshop – June 22nd in Oakland. indybay.org Street Medic Training workshop – join a team that is getting prepared to help others…
(2025-06-17). Military At JBLM, WA Conducting Surveillance of Demonstrations. indybay.org The military at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA is conducting illegal surveillance of the civilian community and calling those who protest government misconduct 'homegrown violent extremists'.
(2025-06-17). Thursday 7/17: Climate Book Club at KQED. indybay.org The Commons at KQED | 2601 Mariposa Street | San Francisco, CA 94110…
(2025-06-17). Thursday 6/19: "Skin of Glass" Film Screening + Q&A. indybay.org 10070 San Pablo Ave | El Cerrito, CA 94530…
(2025-06-17). Wednesday 6/18: Emergency Iran Webinar. indybay.org Zoom | mpoweraction.org/urgentiran…
(2025-06-17). True Promise III: Iran's new missile barrage sends Israeli settlers fleeing and hits key targets. presstv.ir IRGC carried out the eighth wave of missile strikes against the occupied territories as part of the 'Operation True Promise III' early on Monday.
(2025-06-17). Pezeshkian: We must stand united against genocidal Israeli regime's aggression. presstv.ir Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says the Iranian people need unity and solidarity more than ever and must join hands and stand firmly against the aggression of the Israeli regime.
(2025-06-17). Qalibaf: We'll give you hell; savage enemy's disrespect for red lines 'knows no bounds'. presstv.ir Iran's Parliament speaker says the Iranian armed forces will render the savage enemy helpless.
(2025-06-17). IRGC: Damages, losses inflicted on Israeli regime 'far beyond imagination'. presstv.ir A senior commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says the damage inflicted on Israel by Operation True Promise III far exceeds what the regime had foreseen.
(2025-06-17). Iran's Parliament approves Madanizadeh as economy minister with overwhelming majority. presstv.ir Iran's Parliament gives a vote of confidence to Ali Madanizadeh as the new minister of economy.
(2025-06-17). Iran downs another American-made Israeli drone. presstv.ir Iran's military downs an advanced American-made Israeli drone.
(2025-06-17). Iran executes Mossad spy as it inflicts heavy blow to Israeli espionage network. presstv.ir Iran has executed a man convicted of collaborating with Israel's Mossad spy agency.
(2025-06-17). Tehran: Israel targets Iranian civilians with US-supplied weapons; negotiations 'meaningless'. presstv.ir Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei says the Israeli regime attacked Iran using US-supplied weapons.
(2025-06-17). Israel asks Iran, through intermediaries, to stop attacks, return to nuclear talks: US media. presstv.ir A senior Iranian source in Tehran tells NBC that Israel asked Iran to stop attacks and return to the nuclear talks with the US.
(2025-06-17). Missile fired from Yemen triggers sirens in Israeli-occupied territories. presstv.ir Air raid sirens have rung out at numerous communities in the Israeli-occupied territories after Yemeni Armed Forces launched a ballistic missile.
(2025-06-17). Iran says 45 children, women killed by Israel, condemns attack on hospital as 'war crime'. presstv.ir Iran's government spokeswoman Fatemeh Mohajerani says at least 45 women and children have been martyred and another 75 injured in Israel's acts of aggression on the country over the past few days.
(2025-06-17). Iran's decision on Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty hinges on war developments: Envoy. presstv.ir Iran's ambassador to the IAEA says the country's decision to withdraw from the Treaty on the NPT will depend on future developments regarding Israel's acts of aggression on the Islamic Republic.
(2025-06-17). Attack on Iran's media: Israeli regime bombs IRIB building in new war crime. presstv.ir Israeli regime carried out a fresh act of aggression on Monday by targeting the headquarters of the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting in Tehran.
(2025-06-17). Iran launches fresh phase of Op. True Promise III with new surprises for regime. presstv.ir In a new phase of Operation True Promise III, Iran launched a massive barrage of missiles and drones at the occupied Palestinian territories on Monday.
(2025-06-17). Blackout: Israel bans live aerial feeds as Iranian missiles pound occupied territories. presstv.ir As soon as Iran launched the ninth phase of its retaliatory operation, True Promise III, on Monday, Israeli regime imposed a sweeping media blackout.
(2025-06-17). Tuesday 6/17: Hands off Iran Emergency Protest. indybay.org Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library | Corner of East San Fernando Street & South 4th Street | San José, CA 95112…
(2025-06-17). Hamas praises 'pivotal' role of martyred Iranian cmdrs. in supporting Palestinian cause. presstv.ir Hamas praises the "pivotal and historic" role of martyred high-ranking Iranian commanders in supporting the Palestinian cause.
(2025-06-17). Iran calls on US to restrain Israel as its attacks face global condemnation. peoplesdispatch.org Israel has killed over 200 people in Iran since it initiated its unprovoked aggression last Friday. Since then, it has deliberately targeted civilian facilities, including a TV office and a hospital.
(2025-06-17). What We Need After "No KIngs Day" indybay.org
(2025-06-17). Chinese aviation products displayed at Paris Air Show. ecns.cn Photo taken on June 16, 2025 shows the exhibition area of the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) at Paris Air Show.
(2025-06-17). China urges all parties to take measures to ease Iran-Israel tensions. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun speaks at a press conference in Beijing, June 16, 2025.China's Foreign Ministry on Monday urged relevant parties to defuse tensions between Iran and Israel and prevent the region from spiraling into greater turmoil.
(2025-06-17). Smart robots undergo real-world testing in SW China tech hub. ecns.cn Embodied intelligent robots are being tested in real-world validation in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, southwest China, June 16, 2025.These efforts underscore the city's recognition of "scenarios as key drivers of innovation," said Yin Ximing, researcher and chair professor of public administration at the Beijing Institute of Technology.
(2025-06-17). ISRAEL — June 16, 2025. pressenza.com Clear intensification of the conflict: 24 dead and nearly 600 wounded after waves of Iranian missiles | The conflict between Iran and Israel has escalated sharply over the past 72 hours, with a confirmed toll of 24 dead and 592 wounded, according to Israel's Ministry of Health on Monday. This marks the highest casualty point since the start of Iran's so‚Äëcalled "True Promise III" offensive, launched in retaliation for recent Israeli bombings on nuclear facilities within Iranian territory. | The Iranian attacks, comprising three large waves of ballistic missiles, struck at least 30 locations in Is…
(2025-06-17). Foreign Minister Gil: Venezuela Has Resisted and Overcome Sanctions Through Own Efforts. orinocotribune.com Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yván Gil said that Venezuela has withstood and overcome the worst stages of the economic and commercial siege imposed by illegal United States sanctions through its own efforts. | This Monday, June 16, during his speech at the 79th United Nations (UN) General Assembly, he reiterated that "March 9 marked 10 years since the beginning of this cruel campaign of aggression against our country, which, under the guise of the US government, has been called maximum pressure. However, it translates as maximum cruelty, having been irresponsibly decreed by President Barack Obama." | Minister Gil s…
(2025-06-17). Venezuela's PSUV: Washington Intensifies Anti-Migrant Policy (+European Union). orinocotribune.com The secretary general of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela, Diosdado Cabello, said that while the United States intensifies its measures to persecute and deport migrants to the point of revoking humanitarian parole, "we continue to welcome them with open arms" through the Return to the Homeland Program. | During PSUV's weekly press conference on Monday, June 16, Cabello stated that "protests continue in the United States over deportations, and today, the US government made an announcement to intensify deportations." | The Chavista leader emphasized that through the Return to the Homeland Program, "we contin…
(2025-06-17). Thunder hold off Pacers to take 3-2 NBA Finals lead. ecns.cn Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) celebrates during the third quarter against the Indiana Pacers in game five of the 2025 NBA Finals at Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, US, June 16, 2025.[Photo/Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images]…
(2025-06-17). UAE evacuates 24 people from oil tanker after collision near Hormuz Strait. geo.tv 
Oil tankers pass through the Strait of Hormuz, December 21, 2018. — Reuters
(2025-06-17). G7's Last Stand: Job-Creators Over Job-Seekers Decide Future of Economies. moderndiplomacy.eu As Canada hosts the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta, from June 15 to 17, 2025, an orchestra of economic collapse plays across free economies like Canada, the United States, and the European Union. The conductor is not war or scarcity but a silent plague: Anti-Job Creation Syndrome, fueled by a job-seeker mindset where individuals, driven …
(2025-06-16). China Mediates Between Iran and Israel in Bid to Halt War Under Xi's Global Security Initiative. moderndiplomacy.eu China's response was to strongly condemn Israel's actions, which violate all basic norms governing international relations. The Chinese Foreign Ministry considered the attacks on Tehran's nuclear facilities to set a dangerous precedent, the repercussions of which could be disastrous for international peace and stability. In response to this direct military confrontation between Israel and Iran, …