(2025-06-18). The Genocide against Palestine. Message by Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad. globalresearch.ca
(2025-06-18). U.S. VETOES UN GAZA CEASEFIRE RESOLUTION. KEEP THE GENOCIDE GOING… IT'S THE BIDEN-TRUMP WAY. trendsjournal.com
(2025-06-18). Iran Is Not Alone: This War Is a Historic Moment for the Global South to End Imperialism. pressenza.com Several days have passed since the direct military confrontation between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Israeli regime began, and it is already clear that this is not just another regional skirmish. What we are witnessing is not merely a missile exchange—it is a geopolitical inflection point that may well mark the beginning of the end of the US-led unipolar order. | Israel, in an astonishing strategic miscalculation, assumed it could treat Iran the way it has treated Syria, Iraq, or Gaza—using precision airstrikes, psychological warfare, and information control to force retreat. But Iran's respo…
(2025-06-18). CPJ: European Union must act now on Gaza. CPJ Staff
(2025-06-18). Millions across the U.S. protest Trump's attacks on workers and oppressed people. workers.org 
Democratic Party-affiliated groups, including Indivisible and 50501, have been organizing huge protests against the program of President Donald Trump with themes such as "Hands off" and the latest "No Kings Day." Their goal is to contain the mass anger at Trump's fascist attacks and channel it into the electoral arena. . . . |
(2025-06-18). Who Really Decides What "America First" Means? globalresearch.ca Quite clearly, MAGA is now divided over who exactly decides what "America First" means: Trump or top influencers who channel his base's interests.
(2025-06-18). NJ Call to Action Against US Israel war on Iran! Sat. June 21 Noon 2pm, Springfield NJ. fightbackbetter.com 
Local community organizers who have focused protest against Tesla in recent weeks given many actions of the Trump Administration are…
(2025-06-18). Mike Huckabee Is A Deranged Armageddon Cultist. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Notes From The Edge Of The Narrative Matrix | Listen to a reading of this article (reading by Tim Foley): | President Trump has The text reads as follows: | "Mr President, | God spared you in Butler, PA to be the most consequential President in a century‚Ää—‚Ä&au…
(2025-06-18). After Iraq There's No Excuse for Buying the War Lies About Iran. globalresearch.ca There is absolutely no excuse for buying into the war propaganda about Iran after what we all saw with Iraq. | "OMG nuclear weapons!" Shut up, idiot. If you're a grown adult with internet access still swallowing this load of bull …
(2025-06-18). Florida Governor Bans Water Fluoridation Across the State. globalresearch.ca Florida became the second U.S. state to ban water fluoridation after Governor DeSantis signed legislation calling it "forced medication" without informed consent; the ban takes legal effect July 1, 2025 — that's when public water systems must stop adding fluoride …
(2025-06-18). 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.
(2025-06-18). 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.
(2025-06-18). 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.
(2025-06-18). 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.
(2025-06-18). California firefighters battling wildfire near Los Angeles. presstv.ir California firefighters battle a fast-moving wildfire.
(2025-06-18). 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.
(2025-06-18). 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.
(2025-06-18). 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.
(2025-06-18). '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.
(2025-06-18). 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.
(2025-06-18). Christopher Black Was a Protector of Justice. globalresearch.ca We are saddened to inform you of the death of our colleague and friend, Christopher Black, on June 5. | Chris defended Augustin Ndindiliyimana, who was acquitted. | Chris was a committed writer who was also involved in the defense of defendants …
(2025-06-18). Israeli Provocations Lead to a New Open Conflict in the Middle East. globalresearch.ca The Israeli attacks took place both through bombings with fighter jets, missiles and drones and through intelligence operations and targeted assassinations…
(2025-06-18). Bancarización: Los caminos hacia el éxito. cubadebate.cu Con luces y sombras, el proceso de bancarización avanza en Villa Clara, como un reflejo de lo que sucede en otros lugares del país. Romper la costumbre del descontrol en algunos sectores, reducir la burocracia que aun lastra el trabajo de los bancos en la Isla, explicar, abrir puertas, buscar alianzas, son estrategias claves para llevar a buen puerto un proceso que llegó para quedarse.
(2025-06-18). Fuerza Aérea de Irán asegura el control del cielo israelí durante ataque nocturno contra Israel. cubadebate.cu Las Fuerzas Armadas de Irán continuaron sus ataques contra la entidad de ocupación israelí desde el pasado 14 de junio, alcanzando hasta ahora diez oleadas de misiles en el marco de la operación "Promesa Veraz 3", con promesas de nuevas ofensivas.
(2025-06-18). SPECIAL REPORT: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE EATS THE AD INDUSTRY. trendsjournal.com As Amazon, Meta, and other tech giants automate advertising using artificial intelligence (AI) tools, advertising agencies wonder if they have a future.
(2025-06-18). SPECIAL REPORT: TRUMP'S TARIFFS, THE UPS AND DOWNS, FOR BETTER AND FOR WORSE. trendsjournal.com On 12 June, the U.S. dollar fell to its lowest value since March 2022. The buck lost ground after Donald Trump told reporters he will send letters shortly to trading partners assigning them tariff rates when the 90-day pause on the new "Liberation Day" rates runs out in early July.
(2025-06-18). SPOTLIGHT: BIGS GETTING BIGGER. trendsjournal.com Brown & Brown, an insurance company with more than 450 locations around the world, will pay $9.83 billion in cash and stock for Accession Risk Management Group.
(2025-06-18). Video: A Nuclear Bunker Buster Bomb Against Iran Would Initiate World War III, On the Drawing Board of the Pentagon? globalresearch.ca America has a Two Trillion dollars ($2000 billion) budget allocated to the production of nuclear weapons. How many schools and hospitals could you finance with 2 trillion dollars?. We are at a dangerous crossroads in our history.
(2025-06-18). There Is Absolutely No Plan. Let's Make One. pressenza.com No one knows what's going to happen next. This isn't World War II, when the objectives were more or less clear and nations debated whether or not to get involved. Today, we're navigating an uncharted world—fractured, volatile, and unpredictable. The recent escalation between Israel and Iran has shattered what little remained of the global order. International law exists in theory but is no longer enforceable. Conflicts erupt across multiple fronts without defined goals. Trade agreements are collapsing. Treaties are either abandoned or left to expire. It's as if we've entered a blank slate—dangerous, y…
(2025-06-18). Donald Trump calls Iran's leader an easy target and threatens direct intervention on the side of genocidal Israeli regime. radiohc.cu Washington, June 18 (RHC) ⚪ President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance have both posted to social media hinting that the United States is considering involvement in the conflict between Israel and Iran, with Trump even raising the possibility of violence against Iran's leadership.
(2025-06-18). The Dual Nature of Human Emotions: From Love to Destruction. pressenza.com Emotions form the very essence of our humanity—the invisible force that gives meaning to existence. They bestow upon us life's most precious gifts: the warmth of love, the serenity of peace, and the exhilaration of intimacy. The velvety touch of a flower's petal awakening forgotten memories, the overwhelming tenderness of a child's kiss that stirs our protective instincts—these moments weave together the rich tapestry of human experience. Our emotions serve as both the fuel that drives us forward and the silent language that connects souls across time and space. | Yet this powerful emotional current c…
(2025-06-18). Russia: Putin's Cup of Tea. pressenza.com Perhaps, the latest book titled 'Putin's Cup of Tea' published in May 2025 portraying the personality of Russian President Vladimir Putin, is a bold, inventive, and relevant collection of poems that pours clear, insightful commentary over human passion and the world's simmering political and emotional landscapes. The poetry book also looks at war, politics and his life philosophically and out of the box. It blends the domestic with dramatic, stirring images of teapots and tanks, chefs and commanders, to reflect the unsettling proximity of everyday life to global conflict. In this special interview, Shalom Dan, th…
(2025-06-18). Early Weather Warning: A Shield for Farmers' Survival. pressenza.com 
Report by Journalist Zahida Parvez Chanda from Dhaka | Every year during the monsoon season, the agricultural workforce of Bangladesh, especially those living by the rivers, is gripped by fear of excessive rainfall and early floods. This time of the year, worries about floods steal people's sleep. Farmers, fish cultivators, and other rural workers involved in the agricultural economy spend this period in an unknown terror. Due to climate change, every two to three years, thousands of unfortunate people in rural areas are left destitute by excessive rain and devastating floods. | However, in this age of modern…
(2025-06-18). Fattah missile sends message of Iranian power to Israel's war-mongering ally: IRGC. presstv.ir IRGC announced that the advanced "Fattah" hypersonic missiles were used in the eleventh phase of Operation True Promise III of Wednesday morning.
(2025-06-18). Israel Censors Zionists' Death Toll Amid Heavy Iranian Missile Strikes. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Israeli authorities are actively suppressing reports of mounting casualties from ongoing Iranian missile attacks, as independent and foreign sources estimate the number of injured and dead to be in the hundreds.
(2025-06-18). Tehran Rally Condemns Trump's Remarks, Slams Israeli Crimes. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Dozens of Iranians gathered in central Tehran early Wednesday to denounce the recent comments by US President Donald Trump against the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei and to protest the continued Israeli aggression in the region.
(2025-06-18). Iran Launches Massive Missile Strike on Zionists. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Aerospace Force on Wednesday carried out one of the heaviest and most destructive missile attacks that Iran has launched against the Zionist regime in the past recent days in retaliation for the Israeli war of aggression on the Iranian people.
(2025-06-18). CPJ, partners call on Congress to reject proposed State Department reorganization plan. CPJ Staff
(2025-06-18). Iranian journalists censored, threatened over reporting Israel conflict. Asal Abasian
(2025-06-18). Spanish-language journalist arrested in Atlanta while covering protest, facing possible deportation. CPJ Staff
(2025-06-18). CPJ calls for answers as US journalist Austin Tice reported executed in Syria. CPJ Staff
(2025-06-18). Saudi Arabia executes journalist Turki al-Jasser on treason, terrorism charges. CPJ Staff
(2025-06-18). Sahar Aziz: ADL Fuels Islamophobia and Betrays Its Civil Rights Mission. fightbackbetter.com
(2025-06-18). 7 Types of Magnesium and How They Improve Your Health. articles.mercola.com
(2025-06-18). AUTHORITARIANISM: AMERICAN TROOPS ON CALIFORNIA STREETS. trendsjournal.com
(2025-06-18). CELENTE: NOBODY'S READY FOR WHAT COMES NEXT. trendsjournal.com
(2025-06-18). CELENTE: THE DOLLAR IS COOKED. trendsjournal.com
(2025-06-18). CENSORING FREE SPEECH AND PUNISHING FREEDOM… THE AMERIKAN WAY. trendsjournal.com
(2025-06-18). WE 'GOLD' YOU SO… DANGER AHEAD, GOLD PRICES SPIKING. trendsjournal.com
(2025-06-18). FM spox condemns Israel's 'most brutal aggression', shares stories of civilian victims. presstv.ir In an emotional press briefing on Monday, Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei condemned the "most brutal aggression" by the Israeli regime against Iran, and four days of national defense.
(2025-06-18). 'Cowardice and desperation': FM Araghchi slams Zionist aggression against IRIB. presstv.ir Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has strongly condemned the attack on the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB), calling it a sign of Israeli desperation and cowardice.
(2025-06-18). Arab and Islamic nations condemn continued Israeli aggression against Iran. presstv.ir In a joint statement, the foreign ministers of 21 Arab and Islamic countries condemned the "brutal aggression" by the Israeli regime against Iran.
(2025-06-18). Iran vows to 'break the back' of Zionist regime; says new missiles being used. presstv.ir Iran's defense ministry has vowed to "break the back" of the Israeli regime and continue with its retaliatory military operations against the Zionist aggressors.
(2025-06-18). Prestigious Mossad-linked Weizmann Institute reduced to rubble by Iranian missile strike. presstv.ir An Iranian missile strike has reduced the renowned Weizmann Institute of Science, located in the city of Rehovot, south of Tel Aviv, to smoldering ruins.
(2025-06-18). IRGC destroys Israeli regime's key military intelligence center in Tel Aviv. presstv.ir The logistical headquarters of the Israeli Military Intelligence Unit, known has been destroyed in the latest phase of Iran's retaliatory operation 'True Promise III'.
(2025-06-18). Iran launches 10th phase of Op. True Promise III with massive missile, drone barrage. presstv.ir Iranian armed forces have launched the tenth phase of Operation True Promise III with a barrage of missiles and drones toward the occupied territories.
(2025-06-18). Strikes so far against Israel just a warning, punitive operations to follow: Iran's top general. presstv.ir In a stern warning to the Israeli regime and its Western backers, Iran's top military commander said the "punitive operations" will be carried out soon.
(2025-06-18). Iran didn't start this war; its response has been defensive, limited: UN envoy. presstv.ir Iran's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Saeid Iravani, has strongly condemned Israel's continued "aggressive actions" against the Islamic Republic and noted that Iran's response has been "defensive and limited in scope."
(2025-06-18). Israel may run out of missile interceptors if war against Iran continues: Report. presstv.ir US officials are becoming increasingly concerned over the rapid depletion of the Israeli regime's advanced missile interceptors amid the war against Iran, according to a report.
(2025-06-18). Analizan diputados proyectos de ley "Del sistema deportivo cubano" y "Del régimen general de contravenciones y sanciones administrativas" cubadebate.cu Los proyectos de ley sometidos a análisis y consideración de las diputadas y diputados serán publicados en el sitio web de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular con el objetivo de promover la participación ciudadana en este proceso y contribuir a la cultura jurídica de la población.
(2025-06-18). Ataque a Radio y TV iraní: La UPEC, como Cuba, condena al agresor. cubadebate.cu Ante el horror de otra guerra injustificable, la Unión de Periodistas de Cuba (UPEC), solidaria con los colegas de Irán y con su pueblo todo, condena en los más firmes términos este nuevo capítulo de agresividad sionista al amparo de su mentor imperial: Estados Unidos.
(2025-06-18). Cuba brilla en Túnez: Tres oros y marcas personales en el Grand Prix de Paratletismo 2025. cubadebate.cu Medallas de oro premiadas además con marcas personales lograron hoy los cubanos Yamel Luis Vives, York Lázaro Suárez y Ever René Castro durante la segunda jornada del Grand Prix de Paratletismo de Túnez 2025. Luego de dos jornadas Cuba ocupa la quinta posición en el ordenamiento por medallas con cinco de oro, una plata y un bronce.
(2025-06-18). Iran pounds strategic targets in Tel Aviv, Haifa in most intense wave of True Promise III. presstv.ir In the most powerful operation so far as part of True Promise III, a barrage of Iranian missiles made direct impacts across the occupied territories, hitting strategic targets.
(2025-06-17). Brazil's Bolsonaro accused in spy agency case as coup trial is ongoing. radiohc.cu Brasilia, June 18 (RHC) ⚪ Brazil's federal police have formally accused far-right former President Jair Bolsonaro of involvement in an illegal spying network that allegedly snooped on political rivals, journalists and environmentalists during his administration.
(2025-06-17). IRGC confirms airbases used for attacks on Iran were targeted in latest operation. radiohc.cu Tehran, June 18 (RHC) ⚪ The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps has announced that it targeted a number of military airbases in the occupied territories in retaliatory strikes on Tuesday.
(2025-06-17). At least 60 people feared dead after shipwrecks off the coast of Libya. radiohc.cu Tripoli, June 18 (RHC) ⚪ At least 60 refugees and migrants are feared missing and drowned at sea after two shipwrecks off the coast of Libya, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) has said, after attempting the perilous crossing to Europe.
(2025-06-17). Not for you: Israeli shelters exclude Palestinians as bombs rain down. radiohc.cu Tel Aviv, June 18 (RHC) ⚪ When Iranian missiles began raining down on Israel, many residents scrambled for cover. Sirens wailed across the country as people rushed into bomb shelters.
(2025-06-17). Report reveals Israel may run out of missile interceptors if war against Iran continues. radiohc.cu Washington, June 18 (RHC) ⚪ As the Israeli aggression against the Islamic Republic of Iran entered its fifth day on Tuesday, U.S. officials are becoming increasingly concerned over the rapid depletion of the Israeli regime's advanced missile interceptors, according to a report.
(2025-06-18). Israel-Iran war 'more dangerous than we imagine', says Middle East Eye editor. asiapacificreport.nz Pacific Media Watch The Big Picture Podcast host, New Zealand-Egyptian journalist and author Mohamed Hassan, interviews Middle East Eye editor-in-chief David Hearst about the rapidly unfolding war between Israel and Iran, why the West supports it, and what it threatens to unleash on the global order. What does Israel really want to achieve, what options…
(2025-06-17). Solomon Islanders safe but unable to leave Israel amid war on Iran. asiapacificreport.nz RNZ Pacific The Solomon Islands Foreign Ministry says five people who completed agriculture training in Israel are safe but unable to come home amid the ongoing war between Israel and Iran. The ministry said in a statement that the Solomon Islands Embassy in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, was closely monitoring the situation and maintaining…
(2025-06-18). A U.S. Bank Closed Our Accounts Because I'd Visited Cuba Six Months Ago. pressenza.com
(2025-06-18). Hong Kong fuels Chinese investments in Indonesia. ecns.cn Hong Kong serves as a "significant gateway" for Chinese investments into Indonesia, helping Southeast Asia's biggest economy move up the global value chain, a senior banking executive said.
(2025-06-18). PBOC to set interbank market transaction data repository, international digital RMB operation center. ecns.cn China's central bank decided to set an interbank market transaction reporting database and an international digital RMB operation center, Pan Gongsheng, governor of the People's Bank of China (PBOC) announced in Shanghai on Wednesday.
(2025-06-18). Artist uses silk skills to strengthen global ties. ecns.cn For over a millennium, the ancient Silk Road connected China with Central Asia and beyond, so named because silk was one of the prime goods exported.Moving to Beijing in 2002 to work as a designer for a silk scarf company, she saw silk as a representation of Chinese resilience and history, embodying the gentle yet strong character of Chinese people.
(2025-06-18). Shanghai, Hong Kong sign development action plan. ecns.cn The Action Plan for Collaborative Development of Shanghai and Hong Kong International Financial Centers was signed on Wednesday, when the highly anticipated two-day industry pageant Lujiazui Forum kicked off in Shanghai.
(2025-06-18). Deputy PM praises China over investment. ecns.cn China and Uzbekistan are strengthening their comprehensive strategic partnership by broadening cooperation in trade, connectivity, infrastructure and cultural exchange. Driven by deepening local ties and aligned development priorities, the two nations are translating diplomatic consensus into practical results across a range of sectors.
(2025-06-18). China's central bank unveils eight major financial opening-up measures at 2025 Lujiazui Forum in Shanghai. ecns.cn At the opening ceremony of the 2025 Lujiazui Forum held in Shanghai on Wednesday, People's Bank of China (PBC) Governor Pan Gongsheng announced eight significant measures to further open China's financial market and strengthen Shanghai's position as an international financial center.
(2025-06-18). China about to enter three-aircraft-carrier era as Fujian expected to enter service in 2025: official media. ecns.cn Tuesday marks the third anniversary of the launch of the Fujian, China's first aircraft carrier equipped with electromagnetic catapults. Official media said China is about to enter a three-aircraft-carrier era, with the Fujian expected to enter service by 2025.
(2025-06-18). Full text: Keynote speech by President Xi at the Second China-Central Asia Summit. ecns.cn This is the keynote speech by Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Second China-Central Asia Summit.
(2025-06-18). Xi calls on China, Uzbekistan to introduce more measures for trade liberalization, facilitation. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday called on China and Uzbekistan to introduce more measures to promote trade liberalization and facilitation.
(2025-06-18). Former EU boss criticizes von der Leyen. ecns.cn Jean-Claude Juncker, a former head of the European Commission, has taken issue with his successor, Ursula von der Leyen, for her delayed personal engagement in addressing escalating trade tensions with United States President Donald Trump.
(2025-06-18). Xi calls for de-escalation of tensions in Middle East. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping expressed deep concern on Tuesday over Israel's military actions against Iran, urging all parties to make efforts to de-escalate the conflict as soon as possible and avoid further fueling of tensions.
(2025-06-18). China-EU mark 50 years with table tennis match. ecns.cn Ping-Pong Diplomacy took center stage in Brussels, Belgium on Friday as China and the European Union celebrated 50 years of diplomatic relations with a friendly table tennis match.
(2025-06-18). Hainan debuts innovative type 1 diabetes treatment. ecns.cn French pharmaceutical giant Sanofi announced on Tuesday that Tzield, the world's first and only therapy approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration for postponing the onset of type 1 diabetes, has been prescribed in Boao, Hainan province, among the first batch in Asia.
(2025-06-18). China conducts successful escape flight test on new-gen manned spacecraft. ecns.cn China successfully conducted an escape flight test on its new-generation manned spacecraft Mengzhou at zero altitude on Tuesday, taking an important step forward in its manned lunar exploration program, the Global Times learned from the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) on Tuesday.
(2025-06-18). Developers elaborate on innovation of China's new-gen crewed spacecraft Mengzhou. ecns.cn Developers of Mengzhou – China's new-generation manned spacecraft that just successfully underwent an escape flight test at zero altitude on Tuesday – further elaborated Wednesday on the innovation of the spacecraft in comparison with the country's Shenzhou system, which included deploying parachutes and airbags to reduce the landing impact on the return capsule.
(2025-06-18). Ministry launches job recruitment program in Qingdao. ecns.cn The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security has launched a new recruitment program in Qingdao, eastern province of Shandong on Tuesday.
(2025-06-18). Chinese customs authorities seize counterfeit Labubu toys, products. ecns.cn Customs authorities across China have recently intercepted a significant quantity of smuggled Labubu toys and counterfeit Labubu-themed products, following the buying frenzy.
(2025-06-18). 5,000-year-old tree a 'living relic'. ecns.cn An ancient tree in Shaanxi province is no longer a lonely watcher; it now participates in modern people's lives.
(2025-06-18). Wuxi Symphony Orchestra celebrates 2nd anniversary with concert. ecns.cn The Wuxi Symphony Orchestra celebrates its second anniversary with a charity concert at the Xinwu District Government Affairs Service Center in Wuxi, East China's Jiangsu province, on June 14.
(2025-06-18). Fans-tastic: FIFA relief at huge crowds. ecns.cn Al Ahly fans hold up a sign that says Lionel Messi may be the GOAT, but Egyptian midfielder Hussein El Shahat "is the love".Boca fans had taken over Miami Beach over the weekend, thousands of them gathering on the seafront, drinking and waving flags for hours in the searing heat.
(2025-06-18). 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."ÄÄ"ÄÄThis year's race will follow a running course with an additional 20-kilometer driving segment across 16 relay points.
(2025-06-18). Xi delivers keynote speech at second China-Central Asia Summit in Astana. ecns.cn The second China-Central Asia Summit was held in Astana on Tuesday. Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev chaired the summit. Xi, Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov, Tajik President Emomali Rahmon, Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov and Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev attended the summit.
(2025-06-18). Drone light show in Chongqing sets new Guinness World Record. ecns.cn A spectacular light show featuring 11,787 drones has set a new Guinness World Record at Nanan District, southwest China's Chongqing on Tuesday. The display earned the title for the largest aerial image formed by the most drones.
(2025-06-18). Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki volcano erupts. ecns.cn Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki volcano in south-central Indonesia erupted on Tuesday, spewing towering columns of hot ash into the air.
(2025-06-18). China's central bank releases 8 major financial policies at Lujiazui Forum 2025. ecns.cn China on Wednesday announced eight major financial policies during the Lujiazui Forum 2025 held in Shanghai.
(2025-06-18). Chinese Embassy in Türkiye offers help to citizens amid rising regional tensions. ecns.cn The Chinese Embassy and consulates in Türkiye said Wednesday they are prepared to assist Chinese citizens entering or transiting through the country amid an increasingly unstable regional security situation.
(2025-06-18). Shennong Stream winds through green mountains in Hubei. ecns.cn
(2025-06-18). China's first high-speed railway built for extreme cold in the country's northeast region handles 1 billion passenger trips. ecns.cn As of June 17, 2025, the Harbin-Dalian high-speed railway (Harbin-Dalian HSR) has safely handled more than 1 billion passenger trips, the railway's operator China Railway Harbin Bureau Group Co told the Global Times in a statement.
(2025-06-18). Genocide goes Squid Game as Israel contracts 'aid' to Gaza gangs. newarab.com 
Another of Israel's worst-kept secrets is out: Shin Bet is These gunmen fire directly at starving Palestinians seeking the aid provided by Israeli-US disaster humanitarianism, with over 100 killed since the program began in what's been described as human "hunger games." | Israel claims that it doesn't supply either light weapons or salaries to these thugs and that the weapons are capt…
(2025-06-18). Iran fires hypersonic missiles at Israel as Gaza toll rises. newarab.com 
Iran said early Wednesday it Iran also sent a "swarm of drones" towards Israel, where the army said it intercepted two over the Dead Sea area. | Israeli warplanes
(2025-06-18). How Kurdish groups in Iran are reacting to Israel's war. newarab.com 
(2025-06-18). The uncertain future of UNIFIL's mission in Lebanon. newarab.com 
(2025-06-18). BBC gave Israeli deaths 33 times more coverage than Palestinian. newarab.com 
The The damning 180-page report, released Monday, accuses the BBC of institutional bias for The research analysed nearly 4,000 articles and over 32,000 broadcast segments spanni…
(2025-06-18). How has Israel's opposition responded to the Iran conflict. newarab.com 
As Israel wages its most The New Arab takes a look at how opponents of Centre: | The political centre, represented by opposition leader…
(2025-06-18). How Israel's defence system is built to exclude Palestinians. newarab.com 
(2025-06-18). Iran missile arsenal: What's been fired at Israel, what hasn't. newarab.com 
(2025-06-18). Iran newsreader lauded after Israeli attack on state broadcaster. newarab.com 
An Iranian state news anchor has become one of the defining images of the first four days of the Sahar Emami – one of the country's most prominent newsreaders — was presenting live on-air on Monday when Israeli warplanes bombed the headquarters of Iran's state broadcaster IRIB. | Footage captured the sound of the blasts as missiles struck the building and showed smoke filling the studio as the lights went out. | Emami, who was shown leaving the studio following the explosions, resumed her broadcast shortly after…
(2025-06-18). Israel confirms 'Rising Lion' name linked to Iran's Shah flag. newarab.com 
Israel has confirmed that its In an X post on Tuesday by Israel's official Persian-language account, Tel Aviv appeared to reference the imperial Lion and Sun emblem associated with the Pahlavi dynasty. The caption, in Persian, read: "The rise of the lions for the victory of light over darkness." | While Israel has not officially exp…
(2025-06-18). Israeli attacks on Iran trigger panic and exodus from Tehran. newarab.com 
It was on the fourth day of Israeli bombing that the elderly couple made They had initially planned to stay in their home, believing
(2025-06-18). Israeli scientists mourn loss of destroyed Weizmann Institute. newarab.com 
Israeli scientists at Israel's prominent The famous research institute, which was located in
(2025-06-18). Macron fears regime change chaos as Trump ups threats on Iran. newarab.com 
Macron on Monday had suggested to reporters that Trump was leaving the G7 as part of efforts to secure a ceasefire between Israel and Iran. | He was firmly rebuffed on Tuesday m…
(2025-06-18). Oil prices rally, stocks slide as traders track Israel-Iran war. newarab.com 
Oil prices jumped and stocks mostly fell Tuesday after US President Investors' optimism the previous day that the
(2025-06-18). One by one, Iran's allies fall silent in Israel's new war. newarab.com 
(2025-06-18). Russia's Shoigu meets North Korea's Kim for second time in weeks. newarab.com 
Sergei Shoigu, secretary of Interfax quoted the Russian Security Council as saying that negotiations between Kim and
(2025-06-18). Sudan is a 'crisis of humanity' amid hunger, other atrocities. newarab.com 
A UN mission in Sudan on Tuesday described Sudan has been gripped by more than two years of war between its army and the paramilitary "Let me be clear, what is happening in Sudan is not only a humanitarian crisis. It is a crisis of humanity itself," Mona Rishma…
(2025-06-18). Trump admin demands action from 36 countries to avoid travel ban. newarab.com 
The Trump administration has given 36 countries, most of them in Africa, a Wednesday deadline to commit to improve A weekend diplomatic cable sent by the State Department instructs embassies and consulates in the 36 countries to gauge their host countries' willingness by Wednesday to improve their citizens' travel documentation and take steps to address the status of their nationals who are in the United States illegally. | The cable, which…
(2025-06-18). Trump contradicts spy chief Gabbard on Iran's nuclear programme. newarab.com 
(2025-06-18). Trump says won't kill Iran's Khamenei 'for now' as war escalates. newarab.com 
(2025-06-18). UAE evacuates 24 from tanker after collision near Hormuz Strait. newarab.com 
The British maritime security firm Ambrey earlier reported an incident 22 nautical miles east of
(2025-06-18). Ukraine's Zelensky seeks G7 support over Russian attacks. newarab.com 
(2025-06-18). WB's Palestinians are trapped between Israel-Iran crossfire. newarab.com 
Palestinian lives in the occupied West Bank face extreme risk from falling Iranian and Yemeni missiles or shrapnel from Israeli interceptor missiles fired by They accuse In the town of Sa'ir, east of Hebron, five P…
(2025-06-18). Which airlines cut flights in Mideast amid Israel—Iran conflict. newarab.com 
Airlines across the Middle East, North Africa and beyond are cancelling or restricting flights to Iran, Israel and neighbouring countries as The wave of suspensions follows Israel's decision to ramp up air defences amid fears of Iranian retaliation for recent covert attacks. In response, airports in Iran and Iraq have imposed shutdowns, while Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv remains closed to commercial traffic. | With airspace closures spreading and airports under pressure, carriers are grounding flig…
(2025-06-18). Why only US bunker-buster bombs can strike Iran's Fordow site. newarab.com 
As Buried beneath 80 to 90 metres of rock inside a mountain near the city of Qom, the site is effectively shielded from any known Israeli air-launched munitions. | The F…
(2025-06-18). The greatest oxymoron statement of all time 'Renewable Energy'. onlineopinion.com.au So-called renewables like wind and solar, 100% made from fossil fuels, only generate electricity occasionally.
(2025-06-18). Actioning the piecemeal disaster mitigation approaches across Australia. onlineopinion.com.au Current approaches, bureaucrats, inadequate action and will, complacency and not seeing the economic efficiencies and opportunities, will never ever get us past the goal posts.
(2025-06-18). Iraq on razor's edge between Iran and US interests in new war. responsiblestatecraft.org 
(2025-06-18). How NATO military doctrine failed Ukraine on the battlefield. responsiblestatecraft.org 
The war in Ukraine has raged for over three years. As ceasefire talks loom, major European NATO members including Germany, UK, France and Denmark are planning to protect any future armistice by sending their troops as peacekeepers in a "Coalition of the Willing." Their goal is to deter the Russians from restarting the war. Unfortunately, deterrence comes from combat capability. Without it there is no deterrence at all. That capability is in question. NATO equipment and doctrine was developed for the Cold War and tested in the mountains of Afghanistan. It has not been tested in conventional war and needs to ab…
(2025-06-18). Déjà coup: Iran war activates regime change dead-enders. responsiblestatecraft.org 
By now you've likely seen the viral video of an Iranian television reporter fleeing off-screen as Israel bombed the TV station where she was recording live. As the Quincy Institute's Adam Weinstein quickly
(2025-06-18). Tulsi said Iran not building nukes. One Senator after another ignored her. responsiblestatecraft.org The U.S. intelligence agencies' Annual Threat Assessment (ATA) is billed as an opportunity "for the American people to receive an unvarnished and unbiased account of the real and present dangers that our nation faces." That's according to Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark), chair of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, who personally presided over a public hearing this year to hear its conclusions. It's too bad neither he nor almost any other senator who sits on the committee seemed to pay attention to it, if current discourse over the Israel-Iran war is anything to go by.
(2025-06-18). Is Russia on the Verge of Losing Another Middle East Ally? thinktank.pk The Middle East has long been a critical arena for global powers, and Russia has worked diligently to maintain influence through strategic partnerships, notably with Iran and, until recently, Syria. However, the recent escalation of the Israel-Iran conflict, marked by Israel's Operation Rising Lion on June 13, 2025, has raised questions about Russia's regional standing. …
(2025-06-18). EU's Kaja Kallas Warns Against US Military Involvement in Israel-Iran Conflict. thinktank.pk As tensions between Israel and Iran escalate, the European Union's High Representative for Foreign Affairs, Kaja Kallas, has taken a firm stand against potential US military involvement. Speaking from Brussels on June 18, 2025, Kallas warned that such actions could "definitely drag" the Middle East into a broader and more perilous conflict, a scenario she …
(2025-06-18). Marseille-Fos dockers block arms shipment to Israel. wsws.org The initiative by the Marseille dockers underlines the determination of the working class to go on the offensive against the genocide in Gaza and against the imperialist governments complicit in this crime.
(2025-06-18). Tens of thousands in Barcelona cheer Fontaines D.C.: "Free Palestine … Israel is committing genocide" wsws.org These and other expressions of mass global opposition occur as the crimes of the Israeli regime in Gaza, the West Bank and now Iran continue unabated.
(2025-06-18). University of California San Francisco medical professor fired for opposing genocide. wsws.org The firing of Dr. Rupa Marya highlights the confluence between the university, the Democratic Party and ultra-wealthy donors who control them both.
(2025-06-18). Demanding "unconditional surrender," Trump plots assault on Iran. wsws.org American imperialism is rushing headlong into war with Iran, assuming direct command of a predatory conflict it has long plotted alongside Israel, its proxy in the Middle East.
(2025-06-18). American Postal Workers Union town hall exposes "tentative agreement" with USPS as a surrender document to Trump. wsws.org The draft language does not contain any protections against privatization, which the Trump White House has declared as its aim. But even if it did, such terms would be rendered meaningless when Trump is actively trying to set up a military dictatorship.
(2025-06-18). Questions raised over US Fed's provision of dollars in a financial crisis. wsws.org The turmoil created by the Trump administration's policies have undermined norms that were previously taken for granted.
(2025-06-18). Australia: State Labor government in Victoria secretly guts $2.4 billion in school funding. wsws.org The cuts also impact federal funding arrangements, which are matched to the state allocation. That brings the total withdrawal of desperately needed school funding to $3 billion.
(2025-06-18). Long Beach Medical Center nurses hold vigil against layoffs, appalling conditions. wsws.org The field is ripe for mass collective action, as seen in the massive nationwide demonstrations on June 14. The struggle of Long Beach nurses must be understood as part of this broader awakening of the American working class.
(2025-06-18). Senate Republicans present budget bill that cuts taxes for the rich and eliminates Medicaid for 10 million. wsws.org In the version of a budget bill presented by Senate Republicans on Monday, tax cuts benefiting the wealthiest are combined with a cutoff of Medicaid for more people than the number proposed by Republicans in the House.
(2025-06-18). ICE arrests New York City comptroller and Democratic mayoral candidate for "obstruction" wsws.org ICE arrested New York City comptroller and Democratic mayoral candidate Brad Lander for "obstruction," as he was escorting an immigrant outside an immigration court in lower Manhattan.
(2025-06-18). Victorian Socialists expand across Australia: A political trap to corral mounting anti-capitalist sentiment. wsws.org The attempt to claim the mantle of "the Socialist Party" and to describe itself as "the socialists" is a fraud being perpetrated by the pseudo-left Socialist Alternative, with the backing of elements of the media and political establishment.
(2025-06-18). "Our family is demanding answers" : Widow of Ronald Adams Sr. speaks after Father's Day memorial for Stellantis worker in Detroit. wsws.org Family gathered Sunday to hold a Father's Day memorial for the 63-year-old Stellantis worker who was tragically killed at the Dundee Engine Complex in Michigan on April 7.