(2025-06-19). Children Are Starving in Gaza, as Soldiers Kill People Looking for Food. theintercept.com 
(2025-06-19). Gaza Humanitarian Foundation: Direct Accomplice in Israel's Killing and Starvation Machine, Must Be Held Accountable. scheerpost.com Gaza humanitarian aid, June 22, 2024. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Malcolm Cohens-Ashley) | By Palestinian Territory — The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation is directly responsible for the escalating Israeli crimes against starved Palestinian civilians near aid distribution points in central and southern Gaza | The foundation's operational model involves luring civilians to specific locations coordinated with the Israeli army, where they are subjected to killing,…
(2025-06-19). Palestinians forced to choose between being killed or starved, UN says. electronicintifada.net Southern Gaza's largest hospital on verge of collapse.
(2025-06-19). Israel Gaza aid scheme 'outrageous', says UN official. newarab.com 
The use of the Israel-backed Navi Pillay, who chairs the UN's Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Israel and the Palestinian territories, joined a growing chorus of criticism of the GHF's operations, and cited its US links. | "In every war, the siege and starvation surely leads to death," the former UN rights chief told journalists. | "But this initiative of wha…
(2025-06-19). The Hague Group's Bogota Meeting: What's At Stake? popularresistance.org A group of eight (formerly nine) nations known as The Hague Group recently announced an emergency ministerial meeting on Palestine, to be held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Bogota on 15-16 July 2025. The meeting will focus on the question of international law and accountability in the context of the ongoing crisis in Gaza. | In a joint statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Colombia and the Department of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa, co-chairs of the group, stated that the meeting will outline a plan for concrete actions to enforce internat…
(2025-06-19). Netanyahu's New Holocaust: From Livestream Genocide in Gaza to the War on Iran. counterpunch.org 
The Orwellian G7 statement described Israel's military attacks on Iran as "self‚Äëdefense. By twisting language to fit political ends, the communiqué normalizes aggression and offers diplomatic cover for Israel's serial violations of international law. Rather than condemning Israeli dangerous escalation, the G7 resorts to vague calls for "de-escalation," effectively endorsing impunity under the guise of
(2025-06-19). Time for the Three "Wise" Ones to Reveal Their Sources on Gaza. counterpunch.org 
Sweden has suspended its support to the UN relief agency UNRWA—against the recommendations of both the UN Secretary-General and the world's largest humanitarian organizations. What do our decision-makers know that the rest of the world does not? It is time for the three "wise" ones—Foreign Minister, Maria Malmer Stenergard, Minister for International Development Cooperation and
(2025-06-19). Israel sees Iran war as leverage in Gaza talks, but Hamas holds its line. haaretz.com A Palestinian source said that Hamas is aware of the pressure to advance in negotiations due to Israel's success in the campaign against Iran, but they will agree to a deal only if it leads to an end of the war…
(2025-06-19). ICRC President: "Humanity is failing in Gaza" icrc.org ICRC President speaks to the BBC about the devastating humanitarian situation in Gaza…
(2025-06-19). Gaza rescuers say 33 killed by Israel fire. newarab.com 
Civil defence spokesman Mahmoud Bassal told AFP that 11 people were killed and more than 100 wounded "after the occupation forces opened fire and launched several shells… at thousands of citizens" who had gathered to queue for food in central Gaza. | The Israeli military to…
(2025-06-19). Netherlands: 150,000 join anti-war protests against Gaza genocide and the war against Iran. wsws.org The mass "Red Line" demonstration at The Hague on Sunday was the second of its kind within a month, marking a growing wave of popular opposition to the genocide in Gaza.
(2025-06-19). Video: Wounded girl in Gaza bids farewell to her dead father and siblings. aljazeera.com
(2025-06-19). Arab Elites Welcome Trump As Massacres In Gaza Continue. cadtm.org
(2025-06-19). CPJ: European Union must act now on Gaza. CPJ Staff
(2025-06-19). Grok's 'White Genocide' Responses Show How Generative AI Can Be Weaponized. scheerpost.com
(2025-06-19). Wednesday 6/18: Stop the War witjh Iran Stop the Ice Raids Stop the Genocide Stop the Homeless Sweeps. indybay.org Santa Cruz Town Clock Pacific/Front and Mission/Water…
(2025-06-19). Speculation Intensifies Over Trump Mobilizing US Troops in Israel-Iran War. themedialine.org 
(2025-06-19). Iran Launches Missile Barrage on Israel, Injuring 120, Damaging Hospital, Business District. themedialine.org 
(2025-06-19). Experts Warn Iran Blockade of Hormuz Could Trigger Global Military Response. themedialine.org 
(2025-06-19). Iran Strikes Israel's Soroka Hospital, Diamond Exchange; Netanyahu Vows Revenge. themedialine.org
(2025-06-19). Tehran Blocking Strait of Hormuz Would Be 'Suicidal Move,' Iran Expert Says. themedialine.org
(2025-06-19). Presidential Council to Houthis: Don't Wreck What's Left of Yemen. themedialine.org 
(2025-06-19). Pakistan Rolls Out 5-Year Tariff Plan To Boost Industry and Exports. themedialine.org 
(2025-06-19). Israel Hits Arak Reactor, Natanz Facility in Coordinated Aerial Assault. themedialine.org 
(2025-06-19). Breve storia politica del Nepal dalla monarchia alla repubblica socialista. strategic-culture.su Il Nepal ha attraversato una trasformazione storica con l'abolizione della monarchia nel 2008 e l'adozione di una costituzione socialista nel 2015. Tra coalizioni fragili e la frammentazione dei partiti comunisti, il Paese affronta nuove sfide di inclusione e sviluppo federale. | Segue nostro Riconosciuto come indipendente sin dal 1929, il Nepal ha vissuto per decenni sotto una monarchia costituzionale che, nonostante le riforme degli an…
(2025-06-19). Operazione SpiderWeb: un'escalation che non resterà senza risposta. strategic-culture.su àà difficile sopravvalutare la natura teatrale dell'ultima operazione di droni ucraina all'interno del territorio russo, denominata Operazione "SpiderWeb" | Francesco FERRANTE | Segue nostro àà difficile sopravvalutare la natura teatrale dell'ultima operazione di droni ucraina all'interno del territorio russo, denominata Operazione "SpiderWeb". Decine di piccoli droni, secondo quanto è emerso, sono stati introdotti clandest…
(2025-06-19). Una cupola che dorata non è. strategic-culture.su
(2025-06-19). Who can be a fascist? canadiandimension.com Let's look to Mussolini's Italy, then let's look to Israel.
(2025-06-19). CMB Newark Statement On The Delaney Hall Uprising. popularresistance.org On Thursday, June 12th, 50 kidnapped immigrants revolted against their inhumane conditions at Delaney Hall, a private detention facility operated by GEO Group in Newark. By the time the tear gas settled, captives had torn down a wall, family visitation was cancelled, and protestors mobilized to interrupt facility operations from the outside. At least four captives successfully liberated themselves from their unjust detention. At the time of this writing, the actions of those inside, supported by solidarity actions on the outside, have increased the urgency in calls to shut Delaney down.
(2025-06-19). Ted Cruz Suggests US Is Involved in Israeli Strikes on Iran, Despite US Denials. scheerpost.com Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas. NASA Headquarters / NASA/Bill Ingalls, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons | By Sharon Zhang / Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) was caught stumbling to answer basic questions about Iran and the U.S.'s role in Israel's war in an eye-opening interview airing Wednesday, despite his full-throated support for overthrowing the Iranian government and deeper U.S. involvement in the fighting. | In
(2025-06-19). The American Game: Playing and Being Played on the Road to Nuclear War. scheerpost.com Nuclear weapon test Bravo (yield 15 Mt) on Bikini Atoll. United States Department of Energy, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons | By Edward Curtin / "To hell with the truth! As the history of the world proves, the truth has no bearing on anything. It's irrelevant and immaterial, as the lawyers say. The lie of a pipe dream is what gives life to the whole misbegotten mad lot of us, drunk or sober." | Eugene O'Neill, The Iceman Cometh | There is a good chance that very…
(2025-06-19). 'What Authoritarians Do': NYC Comptroller Brad Lander Speaks Out After ICE Arrests Him in Courthouse. scheerpost.com By New York City comptroller and mayoral candidate Brad Lander was arrested outside an immigration courtroom Tuesday. Lander has been volunteering as an observer and escort for people with immigration hearings in recent weeks. In this case, while accompanying a man named Edgardo, a group of ICE agents approached the two men, who were walking arm in arm. Lander asked repeatedly to see a judicial warrant before being handcuffed and detained. Lander was later released after New York Governor Kathy Hochul condemne…
(2025-06-19). Will Netanyahu Use False Flag or Nukes? (w/ Ray McGovern). scheerpost.com By Ray McGovern and Robert Scheer / Original to ScheerPost Photo in thumbnail: Nuclear explosion (Wikimedia Commons) | Source On the latest episode of the Bob and Ray show, Ray McGovern, a former CIA analyst with over 27 years of experience and a seasoned observer of Russian and Soviet history, and veteran journalist Robert Scheer, …
(2025-06-19). Symposium looks into impact of political funding law. sanews.gov.za 
Symposium looks into impact of political funding law | The Electoral Commission of South Africa's Chief Executive Officer, Sy Mamabolo, says the Party Funding in SA symposium has been convened to assess the implementation and impact of South Africa's political funding law. | The first-ever symposium on political funding follows four years of implementing the Political Funding Act of 2018, which came into effect on 1 April 2021. | Held under the theme: "Sustaining Multi-Party Democracy through Enhancing Political Funding Regulation in South Africa", the symposium aims to foster informed dialogue on matters related…
(2025-06-19). Eastern Cape holds Provincial Day of Mourning for storm victims. sanews.gov.za Eastern Cape holds Provincial Day of Mourning for storm victims | The Eastern Cape Provincial Government is today hosting a Provincial Day of Mourning in honour of the victims of last week's floods. ⚪ Thursday's ceremony which will take place at King Sabatha Dalindyebo Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) College in Mthatha will bring together government leaders and community members to pay tribute to the lives lost in the storms. ⚪ The death toll in the tragedy currently stands at 92, including a teenage girl whose body was recovered along the Mthatha River on Wednesday. The total number of f…
(2025-06-19). eThekwini Municipality strengthens ties in UAE to advance smart city. sanews.gov.za eThekwini Municipality strengthens ties in UAE to advance smart city | The eThekwini Municipality has embarked on a high-level international engagement mission in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), reinforcing its commitment to sustainable urban development, cutting-edge transport systems, and smart city transformation. ⚪ City Manager, Musa Mbhele is currently leading a series of high-level strategic engagements with government and business leaders in Abu Dhabi to explore strategic partnerships that could unlock economic opportunities and introduce advanced infrastructure innovation solutions. | This follows a succ…
(2025-06-19). Africa Future Hospitality Summit underway in Cape Town. sanews.gov.za Africa Future Hospitality Summit underway in Cape Town | Western Cape MEC for Agriculture, Economic Development, and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, has welcomed delegates from across the world to the Future Hospitality Summit Africa which is currently underway in Cape Town. ⚪ For over a decade the Future Hospitality Summit Africa — previously known as AHIF — has served as a launchpad for hospitality investment across the continent, driving growth, connecting visionaries, and transforming Africa's tourism and hospitality landscape. ⚪ The summit, which began on Tuesday at the Cape Town International Convent…
(2025-06-19). Western Cape prepares for severe cold, wet weather. sanews.gov.za Western Cape prepares for severe cold, wet weather | Western Cape MEC for Local Government, Environmental Affairs, and Development Planning, Anton Bredell, has confirmed that the provincial government is ready for the upcoming winter season. | Several days of cold and wet weather are forecasted for the remainder of this week and into next week in the Western Cape. | Bredell announced that disaster and emergency services will closely monitor the situation to respond swiftly where needed. | "The Provincial Disaster Management Centre coordinates and supports the district disaster centres, and each local municipali…
(2025-06-19). If Israel goes it alone is it risking another 'Suez'? responsiblestatecraft.org 
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wants to accelerate his war against Iran with direct, offensive assistance from Washington — at a moment when there is
(2025-06-19). Philadelphia Police Crack Down On Anti-ICE Marches Twice In One Week. popularresistance.org Philadelphia, PA — The increasing tempo of pro-immigrant, anti-ICE protests hit Philadelphia last week, and the Philadelphia Police Department (PPD) has decided to crack down. | On Tuesday, June 10, and Saturday, June 14, autonomous protests were called outside of the Federal Detention Center (FDC), where up to 125 immigrant detainees can be held by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The Tuesday protest included 80-100 protesters, while the Saturday demonstration brought an estimated 300. Both marches were met with intense police response which resulted in injuries and arrests. | Unlike other cities…
(2025-06-19). Former Air Force commando takes top LatAm job at NSC. responsiblestatecraft.org 
After months of
(2025-06-19). Bipartisan Lawmakers Push To Limit Trump's War Powers On Iran. popularresistance.org In response to Donald Trump's recent declaration that the U.S. could become involved in Israel's attacks on Iran, U.S. lawmakers are pushing efforts to curb the President's war powers. | Reps. Thomas Massie (R-KY.) and Ro Khanna (D-CA) are introducing a bipartisan bill that would force Trump to obtain congressional approval to enter the war. | "This is not our war," tweeted Massie. "But if it were, Congress must decide such matters according to our Constitution. I'm introducing a bipartisan War Powers Resolution tomorrow to prohibit our involvement. I invite all members of Congress to cosponsor this resolution."
(2025-06-19). María Corina Machado Offers To Sell Off Venezuela for 'a Billion Dollars'. orinocotribune.com 
By Misión Verdad — Jun 18, 2025 | María Corina Machado, the leading figure in the far-right sector of the Venezuelan opposition, has revealed details about her private intervention before the Americas Society/Council of the Americas (AS/COA): a strategy she has dubbed "The Billion-Dollar Opportunity." | AS/COA is a New York-based non-governmental organization founded in 1965 by billionaire David Rockefeller and consisting of two bodies. The first, the Americas Society, is a forum for discussion on policy within the inter-American system. Its second component, the Council of the Americas, brings together inte…
(2025-06-19). Mohammad Marandi: This War Was Supposed To Break Iran. popularresistance.org The Israeli attack on Iran continues. Since Friday, IDF jets and missiles have hit sites across the country, carrying out targeted assassinations of key leaders and hitting buildings and other civilian infrastructure. Iran has retaliated in kind, firing missiles into Israel. | The Trump administration, which knew about the secret Israeli attack from the beginning, appears to be on the brink of fully entering the war on Israel's side. Thus, the question arises: Are we on the verge of a major new war? And what does all this mean for the rest of the world? | Joining MintCast to discuss this is Seyed Mohammad Marandi…
(2025-06-19). Israel's War On Iran Is The Frontline Of A US War On Multipolarity. popularresistance.org On the early morning of 13 June, Israel launched an aerial assault on Iran, killing over 224 people to date. This is the gravest breach of Iranian sovereignty since the US-backed Iran—Iraq War of the 1980s, widely understood as a proxy effort to dismantle the nascent Islamic Republic. | In its opening salvo, Tel Aviv assassinated top Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) commanders, scientists, and academics, striking residential blocks and faculty housing. The war continues into its fifth day, with Israel and Washington openly seeking to collapse the Islamic Republic and crush the region's anti-imperial…
(2025-06-19). Yes, That's About Right. smoothiex12.blogspot.com For those who want to know how combat technology must work. Demonstration.
(2025-06-19). Call to nominate candidates to serve SAHRA reopened. sanews.gov.za Call to nominate candidates to serve SAHRA reopened | The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture has encouraged the public to nominate women, youth, and persons with disabilities to serve as members of the Council of the South African Heritage Resources Agency (SAHRA), in line with government's commitment to promote diversity and inclusion. | In a statement on Thursday, the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, reopened the call for nominations to the general public to nominate suitable persons to serve SAHRA from 1 August 2025 to 31 July 2028. | "Nominated candidates should possess broad knowled…
(2025-06-19). Report shows that consumers owe municipalities R416.1 billion. sanews.gov.za Report shows that consumers owe municipalities R416.1 billion | As of 31 March 2025, total consumers debt owed to municipalities amounted to R416.1 billion when compared to R347.6 billion that was reported in the same period in 2023/24. ⚪ This is according to a report released by National Treasury on local government revenue and expenditure for the third quarter of the 2024/25 financial year. ⚪ "A total amount of R10.8 billion or 2.6% has been written off as bad debt. The largest component of this debt relates to households and represents 72% or R299.5 billion (73 % or R253.6 billion in the same period in 2023/…
(2025-06-19). SA sends 10 critically endangered Black rhinos to Mozambique. sanews.gov.za SA sends 10 critically endangered Black rhinos to Mozambique | Ten additional black rhinos have been successfully translocated from South Africa to Zinave National Park in Mozambique to help secure the first founder population of black rhinos since becoming locally extinct 50 years ago. | The rhinos, including five males and five females, were donated by South Africa's provincial conservation entity, Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife, in collaboration with Mozambique's National Administration for Conservation Areas (ANAC) and Peace Parks Foundation. | The translocation was made possible through funding from the United Kingd…
(2025-06-19). W Cape boosts fishing harbours. sanews.gov.za W Cape boosts fishing harbours | As part of efforts to revitalise South Africa's proclaimed fishing harbours, government has installed new, high-visibility signage at nine key sites across the Western Cape. | While harbour infrastructure falls under the mandate of other departments, the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment remains committed to doing everything within its scope to promote operational efficiency and a welcoming, well-managed environment across all proclaimed fishing harbours. | "These signage upgrades are more than cosmetic. They are a statement of intent. They reflect our departme…
(2025-06-19). Mahmoud Khalil Still Detained Despite Court Ruling It Unconstitutional. popularresistance.org Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil, who has been detained in a remote ICE facility in Jena, Louisiana, since March, was hoping to be released last Friday after U.S. District Judge Michael Farbiarz ruled there was no legitimate basis for his continued detention. | The judge ruled that Mahmoud Khalil's months-long detention by the Trump administration on the grounds that Khalil's campus activism in support of Palestinian rights posed a danger to "U.S. foreign policy" had chilled Khalil's ability to express himself and was presumptively unconstitutional. | But in a letter to the judge Friday, the government justifi…
(2025-06-19). Hunger By Policy: Fasting For Food Security In Nigeria. popularresistance.org As President Bola Tinubu's deepening neoliberal reforms to appease the IMF worsens hunger, his government's agriculture ministry has outraged Nigerians by organizing prayers and fasting in the hopes that a "divine intervention" will help improve food security. | The first of these prayers was to be held on Monday, Jun 16, followed by two more on the successive Mondays on June 23 and June 30. | The invitation to attend these prayers in a fasted state was sent out to the staff through an internal circular dated June 11 by Adedayo Modupe, the ministry's Director of Human Resource Management. | "How do you expect a h…
(2025-06-19). Despite setbacks, trends still point to US foreign policy restraint. responsiblestatecraft.org 
It's been only a few days since
(2025-06-19). The United States Must Force Israel To End Its War On Iran. popularresistance.org Israel's attack on Iran last week has opened a stark danger‚Äâ—‚Äâa predictable pattern of escalation ushering in a new phase of the long-standing crises roiling the Middle East region. Certainly Israel has a long history of attacking Iran‚Äâ—‚Äâincluding bombing raids; assassinations of political and military leaders as well as nuclear scientists; cyberattacks; assaults on Iranian allies in Syria, Iraq, Lebanon, Yemen, and beyond‚Äâ—‚Äâand Iran has on occasion struck back. But while it is too s…
(2025-06-19). Trump Authorizes Deployment of 2,000 More National Guard Troops in California. orinocotribune.com In a further escalation of tensions over protests against immigration raids, US President Donald Trump has authorized deploying 2,000 additional National Guard troops to California, thus reinforcing the military presence in Los Angeles in an alleged attempt to control demonstrations against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). | According to a statement issued by US Northern Command, the new troops were authorized "under Title 10 to support the protection of federal functions, personnel, and property in the greater Los Angeles area." | The text clarifies that soldiers are not authorized to carry out "arrest…
(2025-06-19). Hande Eràßel's broken nail grabs attention at 'A≈ükƒ± Hatƒ±rla' release event. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – As usual, Turkish actress and model Hande Eràßel has stolen the attention at an event to release the new Turkish series called 'A≈ükƒ± Hatƒ±rla' or 'Reminder' [which means: Remember Love] on Disney+.Photos and video from the ceremony that brought together the heroes of the series, including Hande Eràßel, Turkish actor Barƒ±≈ü Arduàß, Begàºm Akkaya, Alper Saldiran, BasÃßak GuÃàmuÃàlcineliogÃÜlu àáitanak and many others, were posted on social media.Hande was spotted…
(2025-06-19). Drone crashes in Jordan's Amman causing damage to car and bus stop. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Jordan's Public Security announced on Tuesday that a drone crashed in Amman's Abu Nseir area, causing damage to a vehicle and a bus shelter.The Public Security Directorate revealed that authorities received multiple reports of falling objects Thursday morning in several governorates across the Kingdom, all of which were dealt with.It further added that one of these reports was in the Abu Nseir area, and immediately, the directorate dispatched a response team to the scene, and upon arrival, it was discovered that a drone had crashed near commercial stores, causing damage to a vehicle and a bus shelter.
(2025-06-19). Erdogan blasts Israel's brutality, warns of Zionist influence and calls for regional defense. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- In a fiery address in Ankara, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoƒüan declared that Israel's actions have "surpassed Hitler's brutality," accusing the 'Zionist entity' of being a pampered tool of the West, operating without respect for international law or the basic human principles.Erdoƒüan warned that global Zionism has infiltrated nations across the region, embedding agents in political, military, security, intelligence, and economic institutions. He urged regional governments to take immediate action to cleanse their systems of foreign-backed traitors before it's too late, citing…
(2025-06-19). Jordanian child injured by drone in Azraq disctrict. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A 12-year-old Jordanian girl was injured and rushed to the hospital after a drone fell into a residential area in the Azraq sub-district in Zarqa City, as reported by AlMamlaka TV. The drone also caused damage to three homes and two vehicles, prompting Jordanian authorities to launch an investigation to determine the cause of the incident and assess potential security concerns. On the contrary, Jordan's Directorate of Public Security revealed that it had noticed a suspicious object on the roof of a school in Al-Mafraq Governorate. However, no fires or injuries were reported, but a teacher inside its pr…
(2025-06-19). Egyptian restaurant angers Israelis with 'Rocket Koshary' dish. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – A photo posted by the famous Egyptian restaurant "Abu Tarek Koshary" on Facebook has rapidly become virally shared. The photo depicts a rocket-shaped plate of koshary, designed using an artificial intelligence (AI) program, and published under the title "Coming Soon to Markets." It caused a huge buzz among social media users.The 'Rocket Koshary' dish has not only become a trend among Arabs online, but many Israelis reacted with anger over the dish.Roi Kais, an Israeli journalist specializing in Arab affairs and an analyst for the Hebrew Channel 11 TV, commented on his official X account earlier, "It se…
(2025-06-19). Iran launches missile attacks as Israel strikes nuclear sites. aljazeera.com Iranian missiles damage Israeli hospital while Israel strikes Iran's nuclear sites amid escalating conflict.
(2025-06-19). Can the Israeli and Iranian economies survive a war? aljazeera.com Costs of war and damage done since Friday will be expensive for both Israel and Iran.
(2025-06-19). DR Congo and Rwanda sign draft peace agreement. aljazeera.com Provisional agreement aimed at ending fighting in eastern DRC expected to be formally signed on June 27.
(2025-06-19). Hurricane Erick upgraded to Category 4 storm as it approaches Mexico. aljazeera.com The United States National Hurricane Center has warned of the risk of 'life-threatening flooding and mudslides'.
(2025-06-19). Israel attacks Iran's Arak nuclear reactor as Iran strikes Israeli hospital. aljazeera.com Iranian media report air defences were activated in the area of the Khondab nuclear facility, formerly called Arak.
(2025-06-19). Thai government in crisis amid fallout from PM's leaked phone call. aljazeera.com Backlash over Paetongtarn Shinawatra's leaked call with former Cambodian leader Hun Sen could bring down her government.
(2025-06-19). Trump embraces Pakistan: 'Tactical romance' or a new 'inner circle'? aljazeera.com Trump hosts Pakistan army chief Asim Munir for an unprecedented White House lunch, as the US and Pakistan reset ties.
(2025-06-19). What is Iran's Fordow nuclear facility, and could US weapons destroy it? aljazeera.com The IAEA says Iran has enriched uranium to near weapons-grade purity at the site. Iran denies this.
(2025-06-19). Why Israel wants US bunker busters to hit Iran's Fordow nuclear site. aljazeera.com The United States's B-2 stealth bomber is currently the only aircraft designed to deploy the GBU-57 bunker buster bombs.
(2025-06-19). Juventus destroy Al Ain 5-0 in FIFA Club World Cup after Trump visit. aljazeera.com Randal Kolo Muani and Francisco Conceicao each score two goals hours after Italian team visit the White House.
(2025-06-19). LA Lakers to be sold in NBA record-breaking $10bn deal: Report. aljazeera.com The famous Los Angeles Lakers will have a new majority owner for the first time in 46 years when Mark Walter takes over.
(2025-06-19). Iranian missiles hit hospital and residential buildings in Israel. aljazeera.com Iran launched a missile attack against Israel, causing severe damage and striking Israel's main hospital in the south.
(2025-06-19). Pakistanis flee Iran amid Israel-Iran war border closure. aljazeera.com Footage shows Pakistani citizens evacuated from Iran fleeing the country as the Israel-Iran conflict deepens…
(2025-06-19). Rainstorms trigger severe flooding in south China. aljazeera.com Heavy rainfall in southern China has caused severe flooding and landslides, affecting over 300,000 people.
(2025-06-19). Potential US military escalation in Iran is a "coercive lever" aljazeera.com Andreas Krieg says Israel is shaping Trump's view on Iran's nukes — increasing the chances of US military involvement.
(2025-06-19). IAEA chief: No evidence Iran is building a nuclear weapon. aljazeera.com IAEA says no proof of Iranian nuclear weapons plan, despite Israeli attacks and accusations of IAEA bias from Tehran.
(2025-06-19). Can ChatGPT be your therapist? aljazeera.com Can AI chatbots provide real mental health support, or are we just desperate for connection in a lonely world?>
(2025-06-19). Devi Khadka: The woman leading the fight against wartime sexual violence. aljazeera.com In Nepal, Devi Khadka confronts her past while challenging those in power who seek to erase wartime rape from history.
(2025-06-19). The Tragedy of Political Violence: It Works. counterpunch.org 
The cold truth is this: political violence works. The assassination and attempted assassination of two Minnesota state legislators remind us again that violence is not just a tragedy—it is a tactic. In democratic societies, people are taught to condemn such actions and to see them as aberrations. Yet the historical record tells us something far more uncomfortable: political violence is effective, and that is why it continues.
(2025-06-19). Democracy Now! 2025-06-19 Thursday. democracynow.org Democracy Now! Thursday, June 19, 2025 | Democracy Now! Thursday, June 19, 2025…
(2025-06-19). Award-winning chef dishes up star quality. ecns.cn Zeng Donghai works at Song Chinese restaurant, which won a star in this year's Michelin Guide Hangzhou.At last month's Michelin award ceremony in Hangzhou, Zeng found himself in the limelight for the first time."ÄÄ"ÄÄZeng joined the Song restaurant team last year to prepare for its opening.
(2025-06-19). GalaxySpace expands global satellite partnerships. ecns.cn Animation video of China's first batch-produced low Earth orbit broadband communication satellites developed by GalaxySpace.In June 2024, Galaxy Space worked with Mahanakorn University of Technology to establish a ground test station in Thailand and conducted experimental verification of the low Earth orbit broadband satellite internet communication network.
(2025-06-19). Chinese Embassy in Israel to assist evacuation of nationals starting from Friday. ecns.cn The Chinese Embassy in Israel on Wednesday issued a notice calling for the evacuation registration of Chinese nationals as tensions between Israel and Iran continue to escalate.
(2025-06-19). Jiangxi hospital fined, services suspended over $3,900 ambulance fee. ecns.cn The Health Commission of East China's Jiangxi Province has ordered a hospital to refund 28,000 yuan (about $3,900) to a patient's family and suspended its medical transfer services after a privately operated ambulance charged the sum for a cross-province journey, officials said Wednesday.
(2025-06-19). Chinese craft wisdom featured at London fair. ecns.cn China's Fujian province."ÄÄ"ÄÄMinister of China's embassy in the UK Zhao Fei speaks at the opening ceremony of the China Pavilion for the 2025 London Craft Week on May 12.
(2025-06-19). Nation set to further advance financial opening-up. ecns.cn "The moves signal a shift in China's high-level institutional financial opening-up — from passively adapting to existing international rules to proactively exploring new practices for high-level openness," Yang said.
(2025-06-19). Shopping festival ends with flourish. ecns.cn Cheng highlighted the significant role of the midyear shopping festival in driving the recovery and growth of China's consumer market, providing consumers with more diverse and personalized shopping experiences, and further revitalizing consumption potential.
(2025-06-19). Chinese SOEs to expand market presence in Central Asia. ecns.cn Driven by shared strategic interests and accelerating regional economic integration, China's centrally administered State-owned enterprises will further broaden their business engagement in Central Asia, bolstering the region's power supplies and infrastructure development, said company executives and market watchers.
(2025-06-19). Vietnam joins BRICS as 10th partner nation. ecns.cn Vietnam's inclusion as a BRICS partner country will enhance the bloc's international influence and lead to closer cooperation among Global South countries, experts said.
(2025-06-19). Xi's speech in Astana wins global acclaim. ecns.cn "President Xi's speech reflects China's consistent effort to contribute to global norms in a more inclusive and cooperative way, which is welcomed in the Middle East," she said.
(2025-06-19). Summit enhances regional cooperation. ecns.cn "This will lay a solid foundation for the long-term and steady development of relations between China and Central Asian countries," Wang added.Since the first summit in 2023, trade between China and Central Asian countries has surged 35 percent, reaching a historic high of nearly $100 billion last year.
(2025-06-19). China rejects G7's unwarranted accusations, urges respect for international norms. ecns.cn A Chinese spokesperson on Wednesday expressed China's strong opposition to the G7's repeated manipulation of China-related topics.At a regular press conference, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun responded to a question regarding China-related issues discussed at the G7 Summit.
(2025-06-19). U.S., China collaboration vital for global supply chains. ecns.cn The tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump have been a stress test for the global supply chain which made a slow recovery from the stagnation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.
(2025-06-19). 'Sympathetic' humanoids at vanguard of robot solutions to elderly care. ecns.cn Liu Lizheng (left), head of humanoid robot projects at Shanghai's Fudan University, and his colleagues pose with the Guanghua No 1 humanoid robot, which was developed by his team for elderly health care scenarios, on May 14.organizer of the exhibition."ÄÄ…
(2025-06-19). China releases new grassland vegetation map of 'roof of the world'. ecns.cn China has released its most detailed map yet of grassland vegetation on the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau, using a scale of 1: 500,000.
(2025-06-19). Study finds grassland carbon sink mechanism in Qinghai-Xizang Plateau. ecns.cn A new study has unveiled the key mechanism for alpine grassland carbon sink on the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau in western China, providing scientific underpinning for ecological security.
(2025-06-19). An incredible focus on the ordinary. ecns.cn Scenes of night life in the suburbs of Guangzhou, Guangdong province, captured by Yan: A woman selling balloons on a motorcycle.The photo is one of his Long Story series on display at his solo exhibition, Brief History of the Ordinary, at the Fotografiska in Shanghai, a contemporary museum of photography, art and culture.
(2025-06-19). Zhejiang launches trans-Caspian transport freight route. ecns.cn After arriving at the Turkmenbashi Port in Turkmenistan, the container cargo will then cross the Caspian Sea and finally reach Baku, Azerbaijan. This route is the 26th new logistics channel for Zhejiang's China-Europe freight trains. The launch marks the inaugural run of the trans-Caspian transport freight route in Zhejiang connecting Jinhua, Turkmenbashi, and Baku.
(2025-06-19). I feel like 'Superwoman in the Sky': Taiwan youth Zhuang Xuan at Hainan Airlines. ecns.cn From chasing dreams across the Strait to finding a sense of belonging in Beijing, flight attendant Zhuang Xuan from China's Taiwan region has thrived as a "slash youth", referring to those choosing to undertake multiple careers."ÄÄ…
(2025-06-19). Is Greece Becoming a Non-Viable Nation State? counterpunch.org 
The secrets of Greek demography A Greek newspaper editor, Nikos Konstandaras, said in the midst of the country's debt crisis, in 2013, that: "The Greeks are in a struggle for survival. And the odds are piling up against us. The fight is not only on the economic front… that has resulted in greatly reduced incomes,
(2025-06-19). Haiti: Reparations Yes! Deportations No! counterpunch.org 
The calls from Haiti have echoed around the world: "France, Pay Your Debt To Haiti!" Demonstrators from Haiti to France to San Francisco, London, Belize, and Jamaica have demanded that France pay for the ransom it extracted from Haiti 200 years ago as the price for its independence and for the "crime" of freeing itself
(2025-06-19). Labubu's Rise Mirrors Declining Faith in US Leadership. counterpunch.org 
For decades, the United States has held a dominant geopolitical position, its soft power radiating through Hollywood blockbusters, Silicon Valley innovations, and democratic ideals. Yet, in recent days, a subtle but significant rebalancing has been underway. While the U.S. image faces a discernible decline, particularly among its traditional European allies, China's popularity appears to be
(2025-06-19). Reform UK's Curious Courtship. counterpunch.org 
Only months ago, Reform UK and Britain's trade unions stood on opposite ends—ideologically and strategically. One championed deregulation and individualism; the other, collective bargaining and worker protections. But now, something weird is happening. 'The centre cannot hold,' wrote Yeats, and through leader Nigel Farage's relentless defiance of criticism, Reform is making overt, if clunky, overtures
(2025-06-19). I Ain't Answering All That. Free Palestine! counterpunch.org 
Two things in America create "bipartisanship": support for Israel's apartheid regime and support for endless US war and intervention around the world. — Ali Abunimah, October 16, 2019. I live in the heart of the heart of the imperial core: Kansas. In September 2019, I was sitting at my Sidewalk Museum of Congress (SMoC) studio
(2025-06-19). "Civil War" in America over Iran and the danger of a new and nuclear "August 4, 1914" defenddemocracy.press By Dimitris Konstantakopoulos Jun 18, 2025 We are already in the midst of an international conflict that may determine the course of humanity for decades, and which also significantly increases the risks not only for its prosperity, but for its very survival. In a previous article we wrote yesterday, we already analyzed some of the …
(2025-06-19). IAEA Chief Says There's 'No Proof' Iran Working Toward a Nuclear Bomb. defenddemocracy.press by Dave DeCamp Jun 18, 2025 His position aligns with US intelligence Rafael Grossi, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), reaffirmed on Tuesday that his organization had "no proof" that Iran decided to build a nuclear bomb ahead of Israel's attacks on the country. Grossi made the comments in an interview with CNN host Christiane Amanpour, who …
(2025-06-19). Iran's Khamenei Rejects Trump's Demand for Surrender, Warns US Against Entering War. defenddemocracy.press 
by Dave DeCamp Jun 18, 2025 The Iranian leader said if the US attacks Iran it would suffer 'irreparable harm' Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Wednesday rejected President Trump's demand for an "unconditional surrender" and warned the US against entering the war by launching strikes on Iran, saying the US would suffer "irreparable harm." Trump …
(2025-06-19). Israel warns it will bomb more nuclear installations releasing more radiation. defenddemocracy.press By Caitlin Doornbos and Shane Galvin Jun 18, 2025 Dozens of Iranian missiles strike major Israeli hospital and residential buildings, injuring at least 40 Iran blasted dozens of missiles at Israel Thursday morning, striking a key hospital and other civilian centers in an attack that injured at least 40 people and caused severe damage. The Soroka …
(2025-06-19). Israel's Strategy Leads to Nuclear War. defenddemocracy.press By Dimitris Konstantakopoulos The absolutely predictable and predicted (www.defenddemocracy.press/now-irans-turn…), military conflict that erupted five days ago in the Middle East is one of the most serious and dangerous to have broken out globally in decades. Like all major crises, it simultaneously allows us to draw highly useful conclusions about the most critical issues of the …
(2025-06-19). Trump Privately Approved Plans To Attack Iran But Has Withheld Final Order. defenddemocracy.press by Dave DeCamp Jun 18, 2025 Iran has made clear it will hit US bases in the region if the US attacks The Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday that President Trump has told his top officials that he approved plans to attack Iran but is holding off on giving the final order for now. Sources told …
(2025-06-19). Students in Serbia Have Done More Than Merely Block Their Universities. counterpunch.org 
Students in Serbia have done more than merely block their universities. For the first time in thirty years, they have lifted the stone beneath which, now fully exposed to public view, a horde of scorpions and reptiles has slithered forth — each one now unmistakably revealed for what it truly is, unable to convincingly deny
(2025-06-19). 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.
(2025-06-19). 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.
(2025-06-19). 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?
(2025-06-19). 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.
(2025-06-19). 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.
(2025-06-19). 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.
(2025-06-19). 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'.
(2025-06-19). 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.
(2025-06-19). Trump admin resuming student visa appointments, says State Dept official. geo.tv 
(2025-06-19). The Business of Land Freight: How to Choose the Right Freight Forwarding Partner. moguldom.com Supply chains have evolved. Today's businesses no longer deal with just moving goods from point A to point B. They face increasing challenges: tighter delivery windows, stricter regulations, rising fuel costs, and fluctuating demand. Every element in the chain needs coordination, speed, and adaptability. That's why logistics—particularly land freight—demands more strategic thought than ever before. …
(2025-06-19). Creating a Pest-Free Workplace: Tips for Office Managers and Facility Directors. moguldom.com A pest-free workplace is more than just a comfort—it's a necessity. Rodents, insects, and other pests can pose serious health risks, damage office infrastructure, and disrupt productivity. For office managers and facility directors, effective pest control isn't a one-time fix—it's an ongoing responsibility. This article offers practical, professional strategies to help maintain a clean, safe, …
(2025-06-19). The Collapse of Restraint: Iran, Israel, and the Fragility of Global Order. moderndiplomacy.eu The latest Israeli airstrikes on Iran, including reported strikes on the Natanz nuclear facility and the assassination of senior IRGC commanders, have pushed the region toward another dangerous escalation. In response, President Donald Trump, newly returned to office, issued a blunt warning: "Make a deal before there's nothing left." That framing, deal or destruction, reflects …
(2025-06-19). The growing significance of Golden Visas in the current global landscape. moderndiplomacy.eu In the past two decades, several countries have introduced what is called the 'Golden Visa' Program. The Golden Visa is a long-term residency visa that seeks to attract high-net-worth individuals (HNIs) to invest. Some of the European nations that introduced the Golden Visa include Spain, Portugal, Greece, and Malta. Ireland had also introduced a Golden …
(2025-06-19). The Iran-Israel Conflict: A Human Rights Perspective on Escalating Tensions in the Middle East. moderndiplomacy.eu The long-standing enmity between Iran and Israel has intensified in recent years, reaching dangerous new heights in 2024 and 2025. The animosity between the two nations, deeply rooted in ideological, geopolitical, and strategic rivalries, has manifested in proxy conflicts, cyber warfare, diplomatic isolation, and direct military confrontations. While much attention has been paid to the …
(2025-06-19). Assessing Potential Maritime Fallout of Israel-Iran Conflict. moderndiplomacy.eu The current Iran-Israel conflict has rapidly escalated into a major non-contact kinetic war of attrition. The conflict ignited when Israel preventively struck Iranian military, civil, and nuclear infrastructure using airstrikes, drones, and covert operations. These strikes have resulted in the deaths of Iran's senior military leaders, including General Mohammad Bagheri (the Chief of the General …
(2025-06-19). Israeli Air Force struck inactive nuclear reactor in western Iranian city of Arak, IDF says. haaretz.com Iran's state television reported there was no radioactive leak and that the facility had been evacuated in advance of the strike, while the Israeli army said the strike was conducted to prevent the site from being reactivated for nuclear weapons manufacturing…
(2025-06-19). Most Israeli Jews back the Iran war. Among Arab citizens, the numbers are vastly different. haaretz.com Even among Jews who consider themselves left-wing, a majority — 57 percent — supports the attack on Iran. But the majority of Israeli Arabs surveyed saw Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's motives in a whole different light…
(2025-06-19). Trump: Iran say if U.S. will join attack. haaretz.com No casualties in Iran missile barrages on Wednesday, as Israeli military continued sixth day of extensive strikes on the Islamic Republic…
(2025-06-19). Missiles hit Israel's main hospital in south, Iran's Arak heavy water reactor. hindustantimes.com Israel's main hospital in the south sustained a direct hit from an Iranian missile, causing "extensive damage," according to officials.
(2025-06-19). Trump gives 2 shocks to Zelensky at G7; blocks anti-Russia declaration & snubs… hindustantimes.com At the G7 summit in Canada, U.S. President Donald Trump delivered two major shocks to Ukraine and its allies. Trump abruptly left the summit early, skipping a planned meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who had traveled 5,000 miles to press for increased support amid a deadly Russian missile strike on Kyiv. The U.S. also blocked a proposed G7 statement that would have strongly condemned Russia's actions, arguing that such language could hinder future negotiations with Moscow. Watch for more…
(2025-06-19). Trump reacts to Khamenei after surrender threat: 'Patience have run out for…'. hindustantimes.com U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly declared that his patience with Iran "has already run out," signaling a dramatic end to diplomatic efforts and warning that U.S. actions against Iran are now underway. In a pointed message to Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Trump said "Good luck," apparently making clear there would be no further negotiations or warnings after Iran refused to surrender. Watch for more…
(2025-06-19). Ecuador: New Laws Endanger Rights. hrw.org Ecuador's National Assembly in Quito on October 23, 2024. | © 2024 Rodrigo Buendia/AFP via Getty Images | (Washington, DC) — New laws passed by Ecuador's National Assembly and signed by President Daniel Noboa include dangerous provisions that threaten the rights of Ecuadorians, Human Rights Watch said today. On June 7, 2025, the newly appointed National Assembly approved through an expedited process the National Solidarity Law, which grants the president sweeping powers to declare and respond to an "internal armed conflict." On June 10, the Assembly approved an Intelligence Law that creates a legal…
(2025-06-19). France: Many Children in Overseas Territory Lack Education. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A primary school devastated after Cyclone Chido in Doujani, Mayotte, December 27, 2024. | © 2024 Lemor David/ABACA/Shutterstock | (Paris) — A bill before France's National Assembly for the reconstruction of the overseas department of Mayotte should include access to education and other core economic and social rights of children, Human Rights Watch said today.Mayotte, in the Indian Ocean northwest of Madagascar, has long been neglected by French authorities, and its educational system has for years faced a lack of school facilities, overcrowding, and teacher shortages. Childr…
(2025-06-19). Juneteenth and the Path Toward Justice. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Pastor Robert Turner walks near the National Museum of African American History and Culture as part of his monthly walk from Baltimore to Washington to raise awareness of reparations on April 16, 2025, in Washington, DC. | © 2025 AP Photo/Nathan Howard…
(2025-06-19). Ethiopia: Surgeons trained to save weapon-wounded people's lives in Amhara and Oromia. icrc.org Trauma and reconstructive surgery training…
(2025-06-19). Syria: the post-release emergency programme. icrc.org Windows to Survival and Hope…
(2025-06-19). Museveni issues second order to evict balaalo from north. independent.co.ug 
Eviction to start on June 25, 2025 Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has issued a second directive in a month for the eviction of migrant cattle keepers, commonly referred to as balaalo, from northern Uganda, beginning on June 25, 2025. On May 19th, President Yoweri Museveni met with security leaders in northern Uganda and …
(2025-06-19). NRM cadres push for unity, pro-poor agenda. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) intensifies its internal nomination process ahead of the 2026 general elections, top party leaders and aspiring candidates are calling for unity and a legislative agenda that prioritizes poverty eradication. Aspirants continue to flock to the NRM Electoral Commission offices in Kampala for …
(2025-06-19). OPEC: Global oil demand unchanged for 2025, 2026. independent.co.ug 
VIENNA, | Xinhua | The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) said on Monday it would keep its forecasts for global oil demand growth unchanged at 2.9 percent for 2025 and 3.1 percent for 2026. In its latest monthly oil market report, OPEC projected a year-on-year increase of 1.3 million barrels per day (bpd) …
(2025-06-19). World Bank slashes 2025 global growth forecast. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The World Bank has slashed its 2025 global growth forecast, citing trade tensions and policy uncertainty. The report released during the week said global gross domestic product (GDP) growth to 2.3 down from the 2.7 percent. Focusing to countries like Uganda or Low Income Countries (LICs), the report said …
(2025-06-19). U.S. can't reverse re-globalization trend. ecns.cn The author is an adviser to former Australian prime minister Kevin Rudd, adjunct professor at Queensland University of Technology and a senior research fellow at Taihe Institute."ÄÄ"ÄÄThe views don't necessarily reflect those of China Daily.
(2025-06-19). Key outcomes of the second China-Central Asia Summit. ecns.cn A theme year will be designated every two years, and 2025 and 2026 have been designated as the "Years of High-Quality Development of China-Central Asia Cooperation".
(2025-06-19). China's mobile hospital offers lifeline to cataract patients. ecns.cn Among the treasured souvenirs that eye specialist Hou Xianru keeps from his extensive medical missions to restore eyesight is an embroidered handmade cushion gifted by an octogenarian Uzbek patient.
(2025-06-19). No one left behind: a new mandate for multilateralism in crisis. onlineopinion.com.au The 2025 High Level Political Forum is not just another forum – it is a test of whether the UN can live up to its founding principles amid deepening global crises.
(2025-06-19). Adam Smith 'blesses' Trump tariffs. onlineopinion.com.au The president's executive order cites the same three exceptions to free trade as did Adam Smith — in the same order.
(2025-06-19). NewsX (India): Israel Targets Iranian Sites In Tehran Bombing. gilbertdoctorow.com NewsX (India): Israel Targets Iranian Sites In Tehran Bombing This interview taken yesterday by NewsX is part of the broadcaster's live news hour. I appear at minute 8.45 and leave at minute 15.15. Those of you with the time and patience to spare may savor the news presenter's reportage on the Israel-Iran war which precedes …
(2025-06-19). Redacted: "Israel's IRON DOME is nearly FINISHED!" Dr. Gilbert Doctorow says Israel has 1 week left. gilbertdoctorow.com It was a pleasure, after a break of several months, to rejoin Natali Morris and her husband on their interview program Redacted for a discussion of the Israeli-Iran war: its likely duration, global significance and the position on this conflict taken by other world powers including the USA, Russia, China and Pakistan. Redacted is an …
(2025-06-19). Three Countries Nominate Lead Chromates for Listing in the Rotterdam Convention. pressenza.com 
19 June 2025, Manila, Philippines/Gothenburg, Sweden. The International Pollutants Elimination Network (IPEN) lauded the Governments of Switzerland, Morocco and Cameroon for nominating lead chromate pigments for Rotterdam Convention listing, while urging other countries to follow suit in order to control the global trade of this common ingredient in making lead paint, one of the most widespread sources of lead exposure. | As published in the Database of Notifications of Final Regulatory Action, the Swiss Government has submitted a notification nominating lead chromates and other lead-containing ingredients used i…
(2025-06-19). Crossing Into The Forbidden Zone (Beyond the Valley of the Neocons). pressenza.com Preface to a Farewell | Over the course of the last 3 and Ω years, my Pressenza articles have been primarily concerned with two things: 1) shedding a light on the incredibly dangerous, ideologically driven perpetual war-path that the US has been and is still on so far in the 21st century, and 2) to help people see how both major political parties and our entire "mainstream" news media in the US have been taken over, hijacked by this war-project over the course of the last 15 years, arguably longer. The result has been, when it comes to matters of war, what myself and others have called a "Uniparty", which…
(2025-06-19). Taller Nacional reafirma la defensa de la Revolución en las redes sociales (+Fotos). radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 jun (RHC) El Primer Taller Nacional de Redes Sociales en las Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias (FAR) reafirmo lo vital de la defensa de la Revolucion Cubana en ese ámbito.
(2025-06-19). Is a leadership struggle emerging within the Arab League. newarab.com 
(2025-06-19). When Israel bombed Tunisia, a new pro-Palestine generation arose. newarab.com 
On Tunisia's eastern coast, the Mediterranean Sea glistens under a relentless sun. Locals, slathered in sunscreen, nibble harissa-filled sandwiches on the steps of what once served as the Palestine Liberation Organisation's (PLO) headquarters – before Israel "They called for emergency aid after the strike. At first, everyone thought it was Libya's Muammar Gaddafi," recalled Jamel Bahrini, a nurse among the first responders to arrive that morning of Tuesday, 1 October 1985. | In 1984 and 1985, relations between Libya and Tunisia…
(2025-06-19). Divisions in MAGA world as Trump considers Iran attack. newarab.com 
"My supporters are more in love with me today, and I'm more in love with them, more than they even were at election time where we had a total landslide," Trump told reporters as a new flagpole was erected at the White House, with machi…
(2025-06-19). Dollar dips as markets eye Israel-Iran conflict, Fed decision. newarab.com 
The U.S. dollar traded mostly lower against the yen and edged higher against the Swiss franc on Wednesday as Israel has bombarded arch-enemy Iran over the past six days to
(2025-06-19). Egypt releases 8 detainees six years after forced disappearance. newarab.com 
(2025-06-19). European ministers to hold nuclear talks with Iran on Friday. newarab.com 
The ministers will first meet with the European Union's top diplomat, Kaja Kallas, at Germany's permanent mission in Geneva before holding a joint meeting with the Iranian foreign minister, the source said. | The European initiative comes amid fears of a
(2025-06-19). Explainer: How did Africa respond to the Iran-Israel conflict. newarab.com 
African governments have issued a range of responses following Israel's ongoing airstrikes against Iran. While some states, such as South Africa, Sudan and Mauritania, condemned the attacks, others refrained from criticism. | The In a statement, the organisation urged "maximum restraint" and warned that the situation posed a "serious thre…
(2025-06-19). India's Modi says Trump did not mediate Pakistan ceasefire. newarab.com 
(2025-06-19). IPC warns half of Yemen's south faces hunger amid aid cuts. newarab.com 
A new survey has found that close to half of An
(2025-06-19). Khamenei vows Iran will never surrender after Trump threat. newarab.com 
Supreme leader The barrage came hours after Israel said it had destroyed Iran's internal security headquarters in Tehran, and as it reported a new wave of attacks targeting missile systems and storage sites in the country's west. | Khamenei also warned the United S…
(2025-06-19). lsrael-Iran war fears spark fuel shortages in West Bank. newarab.com 
Fears over the "Fearing potential supply disruptions or further escalation, citizens across the West Bank have begun stockpiling fuel, putting additional pressure on an already strained market," said Mohammad Abu al-Rob, director of the PA's communications centre. | After decad…
(2025-06-19). Russia says captured another village in Ukraine's Sumy region. newarab.com 
(2025-06-19). From Tehran to Ankara? Fears in Turkey over Israel's next move. newarab.com 
Israel's military campaign against Iran is part of a broader strategy to encircle Bahàßeli, a key ally of "The political and strategic goal of Israel is clear," he said. "To surround Anato…
(2025-06-19). Three in five Americans oppose joining Israel's war on Iran. newarab.com 
A new YouGov—Economist poll shows that most Americans, across party lines, want to stay out of According to the poll released Tuesday, 60 percent of Americans oppose joining Israel's campaign against Iran, while only 16 percent support
(2025-06-19). Trump 'may or may not' join Israel's attack on Iran. newarab.com 
US President Trump held his second Situation Room meeting in two days with his national security team as he left the world guessing about his potential order of military action. | "I may do it, I may not do it. I mean, nobody knows what I'm going to do," Trump told reporters at the unveiling of one of two giant new flagpol…
(2025-06-19). UAE lifts visa fines for Iranians stuck due to flight suspension. newarab.com 
The President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan issued on Wednesday the new reprieve measure to both visitors and residents regardless of their visa type. | The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) confirmed the exemption and urged eligible Iranians to apply via its Smart Services Platform or at local service centres.
(2025-06-19). US resumes foreign student visas, to vet social media accounts. newarab.com 
The United States is directing its US diplomatic missions abroad to resume On 27 May, the
(2025-06-19). Use of US bunker-buster bomb looms over Iran conflict. newarab.com 
A powerful American bunker-busting bomb is the only weapon capable of destroying Iran's deeply buried nuclear facilities, making it President Donald Trump's weapon of choice if he chooses to militarily back Israel. | The GBU-57, a 30,000-pound (13,607 kg) warhead capable of penetrating 200 feet (61 meters) underground before exploding, is missing from Israel's arsenal despite its stated goal of preventing Iran from building a nuclear bomb. |
(2025-06-19). What is the Pentagon Pizza Meter and can it predict wars. newarab.com 
(2025-06-19). What we know about the US military buildup in the Middle East. newarab.com 
The Three US officials confirmed that Washington is bolstering its military forces in the region as conflict rages, with the latest deployments including F-16, F-22 and F-35 fighter aircraft. | This comes after a dozen KC-135R and KC-46A aerial refuelling…
(2025-06-19). Farouk al-Sharaa: The 2004 Arab Summit in Tunis was derailed. newarab.com 
(2025-06-19). No Justice for Journalist Couple's Murder in 13 Years. pressenza.com 
by Md. Burhanuddin | The journalist couple Sagar Sarwar and his wife Meherun Runi were brutally murdered 13 years ago in Bangladesh, yet justice remains elusive. Journalist Sagar Sarwar and his wife Meherun Runi who were brutally murdered 13 years ago. | The investigation report for the case filed on February 11, 2012, has been delayed 117 times. The grieving family continues to seek justice in court. Sagar's mother, ailing and heartbroken, awaits the trial of her son and daughter-in-law's murderers. Their son Megh, who was just five at the time of the murder, is now eighteen and also yearns for justice for his p…
(2025-06-19). 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.
(2025-06-19). 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.
(2025-06-19). 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.
(2025-06-19). 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.
(2025-06-19). California firefighters battling wildfire near Los Angeles. presstv.ir California firefighters battle a fast-moving wildfire.
(2025-06-19). 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.
(2025-06-19). 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.
(2025-06-19). 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.
(2025-06-19). '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.
(2025-06-19). 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.
(2025-06-19). The Stars and Stripes Diplomacy of the Vatican: Leo XIV Inherits Pope Francis's Chinese Legacy. pressenza.com Fuzhou, June 2025 — The appointment of Bishop Lin Yuntuan as auxiliary bishop of Fuzhou by the Vatican marks a turning point in Sino-Vatican relations. Under the guidance of Pope Leo XIV, the first US pontiff, the Holy See has fully implemented the controversial 2018 provisional agreement with Beijing—a delicate diplomatic balance that preserves Europe's last functioning channel to China while maintaining formal ties with Taiwan. | The installation ceremony on June 11 crowned a meticulously orchestrated process involving approvals from the state-recognized Catholic committee of Fujian, the Chinese Epi…
(2025-06-19). Operation True Promise III: Iran Attacks Israel Using Sejjil Missiles for First Time. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps launched fresh missile strikes against Israeli targets, using heavy, long-range, two-stage Sejjil missiles for the first time.
(2025-06-19). Witnessing China's socialist transformation: A firsthand account of development and global solidarity. workers.org 
Exploring the wonders of Dunhuang, known for its rich history along the ancient Silk Road, and the stunning Mogao Caves, this vibrant city beautifully blends culture with natural sand dunes. By Ché Marino In May 2025, I had the privilege of joining a delegation organized by Friends of Socialist China, . . . |
(2025-06-19). Black lives matter! Migrant lives matter! workers.org 
During the summer of 2020, the U.S. was engulfed in widespread protests that brought hundreds of thousands of people into the streets in the aftermath of the racist public lynching of 46-year-old George Floyd. The Minneapolis police murdered Floyd on May 25 of that year. Those protests, which spread to . . . |
(2025-06-19). Trump's threats against Iran and the criminalization of US foreign policy. wsws.org Trump, who pledged to rule as a "dictator on day one," acknowledges neither international law nor the American Constitution and asserts his right to kill anyone, anywhere, whenever he feels like it.
(2025-06-19). Sydney's Macquarie University axes jobs and courses in line with Labor's pro-business agenda. wsws.org The redundancies are coupled with major curriculum changes, leaving substantially reduced options for students, in line with Labor's restructuring of universities to meet "national priorities."
(2025-06-19). German Chancellor Merz: "Israel is doing the dirty work for all of us" wsws.org On the sidelines of the G7 summit in Canada, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz endorsed Israel's attack on Iran in an interview with public broadcaster ZDF. He said, "I can only say that I have the utmost respect for the Israeli army and the Israeli leadership for having had the courage to do this."
(2025-06-19). Another University of Michigan researcher arrested as Justice Department escalates anti-China campaign. wsws.org These DOJ actions follow Secretary of State Marco Rubio's May 28 threat to "aggressively revoke visas" for Chinese international students.
(2025-06-19). Reject the SEIU-LA County sellout agreement! Form rank-and-file committees to expand the struggle! wsws.org The tentative agreement amounts to a calculated maneuver by the capitalist state, in collusion with the pro-corporate union bureaucracy, to suppress the growing militancy of the working class and impose austerity in the name of "budget stability."
(2025-06-19). Wife of accused Colorado firebomber issues statement as US judge extends temporary order against deportation of family. wsws.org The Trump administration is seeking to deport Hayam El Gamal and her children in "kin punishment" for the alleged crimes of her husband, accused of firebombing protesters demanding the release of Israeli hostages.
(2025-06-19). After mass anti-Trump protests, UAW President Fain doubles down on support for trade war. wsws.org Fain's video is, for all intents and purposes, the response of the bureaucracy to the mass protests last weekend. In the emerging showdown between the working class and Trump, the bureaucracy is lining up against workers on the other side of the barricade.
(2025-06-19). Fed keeps rates on hold prompting further Trump attacks. wsws.org While the word was not mentioned, stagflation—the combination of rising prices and a slowing economy—is of increasing concern.
(2025-06-19). ICE agents kidnap 84 workers in Louisiana, US citizen in Los Angeles and Emmy-winning journalist in Georgia. wsws.org In line with deputy White House Chief of Staff Stephen Miller's demand for 3,000 daily arrests, border police and federal agents are detaining and disappearing immigrant and US citizen workers alike.
(2025-06-19). Upton Sinclair's The Jungle and the fight against workplace death and injury. wsws.org The Jungle takes on renewed importance today with rising levels of workplace death and injury ⚪ and amidst workers' fightback for independent control of workplace safety through the Ronald Adams campaign and the International Workers Alliance of Rank-and-File Committees (IWA-RFC).
(2025-06-19). We're Going to Need a Bigger Boat. scheerpost.com
(2025-06-19). US Army Appoints Palantir, Meta, OpenAI Execs As Lt. Colonels. scheerpost.com
(2025-06-19). This Is For Those People … smoothiex12.blogspot.com
(2025-06-19). As the debt spiral speeds, half of Pakistan's budget goes to loans' retirement. cadtm.org
(2025-06-19). The US sponsored Iran's 1953 regime change: Is Trump planning a repeat? aljazeera.com
(2025-06-19). Philippines: Successful symposium on 'Debt Chains and Displaced Lives: Confronting IMF-World Bank Legacies in the Global South' on 10 June 2025 in Iligan. cadtm.org
(2025-06-19). 1,000-year-old pre-Inca mummy unearthed near Lima. ecns.cn
(2025-06-19). Insights丨David Ferguson: Leveraging two Magic Weapons, China can tell its story well. ecns.cn
(2025-06-19). Unlocking Chinese Cities | Where is 'Lingnan', land of lychees in trending drama The Lychee Road. ecns.cn
(2025-06-19). Gulf investors in, locals out: Pakistan's corporate farming agenda. cadtm.org
(2025-06-19). Ecosocialism : an alternative to break with capitalist civilizational crises. cadtm.org
(2025-06-19). Debt-dependency: What price are we paying? cadtm.org
(2025-06-19). Debt Bomb. The autumn meetings are back! cadtm.org
(2025-06-19). A renewed call to action: to resist, to imagine, and to build a world where no one is entangled to debt, forced to migrate, and die to survive. cadtm.org
(2025-06-19). Too late for Israel and the Israelis to free themselves from their genocidal demons! cadtm.org
(2025-06-19). Iranian missile barrage: Hospital in southern Israel suffers direct hit, six severely wounded in Tel Aviv area. haaretz.com
(2025-06-19). Caring for Yourself When a Loved One Is Missing: Coping with Uncertainty and Staying Safe. icrc.org
(2025-06-19). Confinement, displacement and disruption of livelihoods. icrc.org
(2025-06-19). Frequently asked questions about the ICRC's work in Yemen. icrc.org
(2025-06-19). FAQ : ICRC forced to suspend humanitarian activities in support of communities in Niger. icrc.org
(2025-06-19). Iran: Commemoration of the 75th Anniversary of the Geneva Conventions. icrc.org
(2025-06-19). Iran: Moot Court Competition Memorial of Henry Dunant. icrc.org
(2025-06-19). Iran: Photo exhibition on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the ratification of the Geneva Conventions. icrc.org
(2025-06-19). Iran: Red Cross & Red Crescent Movement partners' advanced workshop for Iranian Red Crescent Society's management. icrc.org
(2025-06-19). Laos: Seminar for armed forces reaffirms importance of humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2025-06-19). Musa's Journey of Resilience and Recovery. icrc.org
(2025-06-19). Niger: The ICRC has been forced to suspend its humanitarian activities on behalf of local communities. icrc.org
(2025-06-19). Somalia's hungry and most vulnerable: Child malnutrition surges amid clinic closures. icrc.org
(2025-06-19). Tehran: The first International Conference on Disability and Physical Rehabilitation in the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement was held. icrc.org
(2025-06-19). Ukraine: A birthday and a message of hope. icrc.org
(2025-06-19). DRC: Health-care system on verge of collapse in North and South Kivu. icrc.org
(2025-06-19). ICRC president: Civilians will pay the price if global commitment to ban landmines allowed to fracture. icrc.org
(2025-06-19). Statement from ICRC's Near & Middle East regional director following the escalations of hostilities between Israel and Iran. icrc.org
(2025-06-19). Middle East: ICRC calls for de-escalation and protection of civilians amid rising tensions. icrc.org
(2025-06-19). Russia — Ukraine: ICRC supports large-scale repatriation of human remains. icrc.org
(2025-06-19). Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC urges civilian protection as Red Cross Field Hospital responds to unprecedented mass casualty influx. icrc.org
(2025-06-19). Israel and the Occupied Territories: ICRC extremely concerned about inability of Nasser Medical Complex to operate amid evacuation orders. icrc.org
(2025-06-19). Israel and the occupied territories: Red Cross Field Hospital receives twelve mass casualty events in two weeks. icrc.org
(2025-06-19). Australian writer questioned, deported from US after report on pro-Palestinian protests. CPJ Staff
(2025-06-19). CPJ urges Paramount's Shari Redstone to reconsider CBS lawsuit settlement. CPJ Staff
(2025-06-19). Iranian journalists censored, threatened over reporting Israel conflict. Asal Abasian
(2025-06-19). Spanish-language journalist arrested in Atlanta while covering protest, facing possible deportation. CPJ Staff
(2025-06-19). CPJ, partners express concern over growing deterioration of press freedom in El Salvador. CPJ Staff
(2025-06-19). The Real National Emergency: Endless Wars, Failing Infrastructure, and a Dying Republic. counterpunch.org 
Seventy years after President Dwight D. Eisenhower warned about the cost of a military-industrial complex, America is still stealing from its own people to fund a global empire. In 2025 alone, the U.S. has launched airstrikes in Yemen, bombed Houthi-controlled ports and radar installations (killing scores of civilians), deployed greater numbers of troops and multiple aircraft
(2025-06-19). The Heat: Israel-Iran Conflict. america.cgtn.com 
Iran's supreme leader issued a warning to the U.S. amid growing concerns Washington could openly enter the Israel-Iran conflict. | U.S. President Trump says he doesn't want to get involved in a war with Iran but reiterated his position that Iran can't have a nuclear weapon. | Joining the discussion: | Edmund Ghareeb is an academic and Midd…
(2025-06-19). 'CIIE Babies' powered by fast-track approval. ecns.cn "Every booth here is grand and exquisitely decorated, with bustling crowds and frequent interactions, creating a lively atmosphere," remarked many exhibitors, highlighting the Medical Equipment and Healthcare Products Exhibition Area as one of the most vibrant ones at the China International Import Expo (CIIE).
(2025-06-19). Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun's regular press conference on June 18, 2025. ecns.cn Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun addressed a regular press conference on June 18, 2025.
(2025-06-19). Xi returns to Beijing after attending 2nd China-Central Asia Summit. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping returned to Beijing on Wednesday after attending the second China-Central Asia Summit in Astana of Kazakhstan.
(2025-06-19). Alto a los ataques contra los inmigrantes °La resistencia NO es un delito! workers.org 
(2025-06-19). Shennong Stream winds through green mountains in Hubei. ecns.cn
(2025-06-19). Three Gorges Ship Lock marks 22 years of operation, handles over 2.24 billion metric tons of cargo. ecns.cn
(2025-06-19). Khamenei warns US of "irreparable damage" ; Trump responds vaguely. peoplesdispatch.org Reports revealed the US indirect involvement in the war from day one, by not only giving Israel the "green light", but also by intercepting Iran's retaliatory strikes.
(2025-06-19). US Africa Command Launches Airstrike in Somalia Targeting al-Shabaab. news.antiwar.com US Africa Command has announced that its forces launched an airstrike in Somalia on June 16 as the Trump administration continues to bomb the country at a record pace. AFRICOM offered no details about the strike, only saying that it was launched near Bullo Xajji, a town in southern Somalia, and that it targeted al-Shabaab. …
(2025-06-19). Wednesday 6/18: Webinar: No War On Iran, Stop Arming Israel. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ha6ZqH2……
(2025-06-19). California Juneteenth is a quasi-optional holiday, including Mexican History may help. indybay.org San Francisco hosts one of the oldest Juneteenth Celebrations in the Nation. June 19, 1867 a major milestone to celebrate.
(2025-06-19). Saturday 6/21: Free Palestine/No War with Iran. indybay.org Ocean at Water Street, Santa Cruz…
(2025-06-19). Wednesday 7/2: Banking Independence Day 2025. indybay.org CoBiz | 1503 Macdonald Avenue | Richmond, CA | free and no registration required…
(2025-06-19). Thursday 6/19: Emergency Discussion: Trump and Netanyahu: Nazi Madmen on a Mission of Destruction. indybay.org Revolution Books, 2444 Durant Ave. Berkeley CA 94704…
(2025-06-19). Saturday 6/28: Mental Resilience Under Occupation: Action Steps for Palestine. indybay.org Arab Cultural and Community Center, 2 Plaza St, San Francisco, CA 94116…
(2025-06-19). Wednesday 6/25: "No Place to Grow" Screening & Panel Discussion at the Beach Flats Garden. indybay.org The Beach Flats Garden, El Jardín De La Playa, on the corner of Third, Raymond, and Uden Streets in Santa Cruz…
(2025-06-19). Crean en La Habana Comisión Nacional de Derecho Internacional Humanitario. cubadebate.cu La Comisión es resultado del profundo compromiso del Estado y Gobierno cubanos con la implementación de las obligaciones internacionales derivadas del Derecho Internacional Humanitario y con la difusión de sus normas, así como de los ideales y principios fundamentales del Movimiento Internacional de la Cruz Roja y la Media Luna Roja.
(2025-06-19). Díaz-Canel recibió al viceministro de defensa de Vietnam. cubadebate.cu El presidente cubano Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez sostuvo una reunión este miércoles con el miembro del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Vietnam y viceministro de Defensa, Ngyen Tan Cuong, quien se encuentra de visita oficial en la mayor de las Antillas. El encuentro da continuidad a "las históricas y especiales relaciones" entre ambos pueblos.
(2025-06-19). 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.
(2025-06-19). IAEA chief rebuffs Trump, says no evidence Iran is building nuclear weapons. presstv.ir The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, Rafael Grossi, has confirmed that there is no evidence Iran is pursuing a nuclear weapons program.
(2025-06-19). Leader: Iran stands firmly against imposed war; US intervention to cause 'irreparable damage'. presstv.ir Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, says the Iranian nation firmly stands against an imposed war, while warning the US against intervention.
(2025-06-19). Op. True Promise III: Iran unleashes wave of new-gen missiles at Zionist entity. presstv.ir Iranian armed forces on Wednesday launched the new phase of Operation True Promise III by firing a barrage of missiles, including those used for the first time,…
(2025-06-19). Iran thwarts Israel-orchestrated cyber attacks on banking network, state TV. presstv.ir Iran's cybersecurity officials successfully thwarted largescale cyberattacks targeting the country's banking network and the state broadcaster IRIB.
(2025-06-19). Iran defending itself; won't hold talks under threats and bombings: Dep. FM. presstv.ir Iran's deputy foreign minister, Majid Takht-Ravanchi, says the Islamic Republic is defending itself and won't engage in talks under threats and bombings.
(2025-06-19). Iran warns Persian Gulf neighbors against allowing US attack from their soil: Reports. presstv.ir Iran has reportedly warned its Persian Gulf neighbors against allowing US aggression on the Islamic Republic in the wake of Donald Trump's rhetoric.
(2025-06-19). Chinese citizens moved to safety amid Mideast conflict. ecns.cn The first group of Bulgarian citizens evacuated from Israel, along with dozens of foreign nationals from Slovenia, the U.S., Belgium, Albania, Kosovo and Romania, arrive at Vassil Levsky airport in Sofia, Wednesday, June 18, 2025.
(2025-06-19). Giant panda Mei Zhu celebrates its 1st birthday in Guangzhou. ecns.cn Giant panda Mei Zhu welcomed its first birthday on Wednesday. It was born at Chimelong Safari Park on June 18, 2024 to mother Meng Meng. Being 178 grams at birth, it has grown to 27.1 kilograms and in good condition.
(2025-06-19). After threatening Khamenei, Trump mistakenly admits he has no Iran plan ready. hindustantimes.com During a press conference on June 18, U.S. President Donald Trump sparked confusion and concern after appearing to admit that his administration does not have a clear plan for Iran amid the escalating Israel-Iran conflict. Despite weeks of tough rhetoric and direct threats to Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Trump has repeatedly declined to clarify whether the U.S. will join Israeli military operations or what specific steps Washington is prepared to take. Watch for details.
(2025-06-19). On cam: Netanyahu reveals losses after Khamenei defies Trump's surrender threat. hindustantimes.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has acknowledged that Israel is suffering significant and painful losses as the conflict with Iran intensifies. In a national address on June 18, Netanyahu stated, "we are suffering many losses, painful losses," highlighting the toll on Israeli civilians and military personnel amid ongoing missile barrages and escalating hostilities. Watch for more…
(2025-06-19). Putin refuses to discuss Israeli-US plot to kill Iran's supreme leader. geo.tv 
Russia's President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with CEO of Rostec state corporation Sergei Chemezov in Moscow, Russia, June 17, 2025. — Reuters ST PETERSBURG: President Vladimir Putin has refused to talk about claims that Israel and the United States may try to kill…
(2025-06-19). Is Juneteenth, Our New National Holiday, a Delusion? scheerpost.com By Mark Lloyd / Original to ScheerPost This article was originally posted on June 19, 2023. We are reposting it in honor of Juneteenth. On June 16, 2023, the White House announced that President Biden was proud to have signed the 2021 bi-partisan law establishing Juneteenth as a new Federal holiday to, in his words, …
(2025-06-19). Report: Trump Privately Approved Plans To Attack Iran But Has Withheld Final Order. scheerpost.com President Donald Trump announces a US-UK trade deal next to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at the G7 Summit, Monday, June 16, 2025, in Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada. (Official White House Photo by Daniel Torok) | By Dave DeCamp / The Wall Street Journal Sources to…
(2025-06-19). China firmly opposes biased remarks made at G7 summit: spokesperson. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun on Wednesday expressed firm opposition to what he described as "baseless and biased remarks" made at the G7 Summit, saying they reflect double standards. His comments came in response to European Commission President's accusation on June 16 that China is ignoring global trade rules, heavily subsidizing domestic firms, weaponizing its dominant position in rare earths, and flooding global markets with overcapacity.
(2025-06-19). Yemeni president defends Iran's right to sovereignty. workers.org 
Flag of Yemen The following statement was made by Yemeni President and Supreme Commander of the Yemeni Armed Forces, Mahdi Al-Mashat and published by Resistance News Network on June 16, 2025. We affirm Yemen's support for Iran in its right to defend its sovereignty and deter aggressors. There is no . . . |
(2025-06-18). Analysis of Israel's figures shows it murdered 377,000 Palestinians during genocide so far half of them kids. skwawkbox.org 
Israel's attempts to dismiss death toll as 'falsely reported by Hamas' exposed as a lie to hide horrific reality A new report by Harvard University has confirmed what opponents of Israel's genocide in Gaza have always known: that the number of people murdered by Israel in Gaza far exceeds the official death toll and that …