(2025-06-20). Child violence in conflict hit record high in 2024, Gaza worst. newarab.com 
Violence against children caught in multiple and escalating conflicts reached "unprecedented levels" last year, with the highest number of violations in Gaza and the occupied West Bank, Congo, Somalia, Nigeria and Haiti, according to a United Nations report released late Thursday. | Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' annual report on Children in Armed Conflict detailed "a staggering 25% surge in grave violations" against children under the age of 18 from 2023, when the number of such violations rose by 21%. | In 2024, the U.N. chief said, "Children bore the brunt of relentless hostilities and indiscriminate a…
(2025-06-20). Violations Soar Against Children in Armed Conflict. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A boy stands amid the ruins of a collapsed building following Israeli bombardment in the Bureij camp for Palestinian refugees in the central Gaza Strip, May 23, 2025. | © 2025 Eyad Baba/AFP via Getty Images…
(2025-06-20). Israeli fire kills 72 people across Gaza, rescuers say. newarab.com 
Gaza's civil defence agency said Israeli forces killed at least 72 people on Thursday, including 21 who had gathered near aid distribution sites as Civil defence spokesman Mahmoud Bassal told AFP that six people were killed while waiting for aid in the southern Gaza Strip and 15 others in a central area known as the
(2025-06-20). Frankfurt/Main: A harrowing speech on the genocide in Gaza. wsws.org A man with family roots in Palestine described the impact of the Gaza genocide on his family: "While the world looks to the events in Iran, Israel is using the silence to continue bombing Gaza undisturbed."
(2025-06-20). University of Sydney announces further attacks on free speech. wsws.org While the immediate target of the new rules is clearly opposition to the intensifying Gaza genocide, they could be used to suppress any opposition to management, the government or the political establishment.
(2025-06-20). U.S./Israel-Iran War: The Issue is Palestine; the Issue is Zionism. counterpunch.org 
On the one hand, I feel the need to say something about the US/Israel-Iran war; On the other hand, I saw it coming and said it right after October 7th, 2023, in "Israel's Solution to Gaza: War on Iran." And I'm really tired and depressed to see it happening as was inevitable. The most important
(2025-06-20). Shelling the Aid Seekers: Israel's "Humanitarian" Project in Gaza. counterpunch.org 
It's official. If not, it ought to be. Israeli forces freely butcher Palestinians in Gaza of all stripes, standing and states of desperation. They do so casually or indifferently or maliciously. True, they might get the odd militant here and there, but the supposedly professional Israeli Defense Forces is rather good at killing civilians. In what is becoming an almost
(2025-06-20). ICRC President: "Humanity is failing in Gaza" icrc.org ICRC President speaks to the BBC about the devastating humanitarian situation in Gaza…
(2025-06-20). Italian General Strike by Si Cobas & Other Unions Against Genocide, Iran War & Austerity. indybay.org Italian unions including the independent national logistics union SI Cobus will be having a general strike against the genocide in Gaza, the Ukraine war, the US Israel attack on Iran and the austerity policies of the Meloni and capitalist policians in Italy…
(2025-06-20). Small Acts of Conscience Can Make a Big Impact! indybay.org Sign and Share this Petition to Congressman Panetta in Solidarity with Local Palestinian American Community Members Whose Families are Trapped in Gaza.
(2025-06-20). Iranian Missiles' Accuracy Tripled, Israeli Officials Admit. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Senior Israeli military sources have acknowledged a sharp rise in the accuracy of Iranian missile strikes, with recent operations achieving three times the hit rate compared to the previous attacks.
(2025-06-20). South of Occupied Palestine Rocked by Iranian Missile as Israeli Air Defenses Fail Again. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — An Iranian missile struck the heart of Be'er Sheva in southern parts of the occupied territories on Friday morning, bypassing the regime's air defenses and prompting widespread alarm across the Negev.
(2025-06-20). Iran Urges UNSC's Decisive Action after Israeli Attack on Arak Heavy Water Reactor. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi called on the United Nations Security Council to enforce its own Resolution 487 and safeguard the global nonproliferation regime following the Israeli brazen military aggression and bombardment of Iran's heavy water reactor in Arak.
(2025-06-20). Israeli Economy Reels as Iranian Missiles Inflict Daily $200 Million Blow. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran's retaliatory missile attacks are costing the Israeli regime an estimated $200 million per day, with economic disruption and defense expenses mounting rapidly amid the ongoing war, according to Western and Israeli media reports.
(2025-06-20). Israel's Economy Buckles Under Cost of War on Iran. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Israeli regime's economy is under severe pressure amid its escalating war with Iran and regional conflicts, with commercial flights suspended, businesses shuttered, and military costs soaring —raising concerns over the regime's long-term financial and social stability.
(2025-06-20). Israeli Targets Hit in Fresh Round of Iran's Missile Attacks. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian Armed Forces carried out the 16th wave of retaliatory missile strikes against the Zionist regime on Friday morning, destroying targets in the occupied Palestinian territories.
(2025-06-20). Multi-Dimensional Cyber Operation Destroys Israel's Internal Communication Infrastructure. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — An anti-Zionist group named "Cyber Support Front" destroyed the Israeli regime's internal communication infrastructure in a multi-dimensional cyber operation.
(2025-06-20). Speaker Highlights Iranian Armed Forces' Strength Demonstrated against Enemies. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf underscored the success of the country's armed forces to swiftly respond to the Israeli regime's aggression against the country.
(2025-06-20). Israel's war testing Russia-Iran ties. responsiblestatecraft.org 
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(2025-06-20). The 17 Ukraine war peace terms the US must put before NATO. responsiblestatecraft.org 
In the run up to the NATO Summit at The Hague next week, June 24-25, President Donald Trump and his administration should present a clear U.S. plan for peace in Ukraine to the European and Ukrainian governments — one that goes well beyond just a ceasefire. While it is understandable that Trump would like to walk away from the Ukraine peace process, given President Vladimir Putin's intransigence and now the new war in the Middle East, he and his team need to state clearly the parameters of a deal that they think will bring a lasting peace. Walking away from the effort to end the war prematurely leaves Wa…
(2025-06-20). NATO's Summit at The Hague: Procurement Corruption Scandal Might Delay Its Rapid Militarization Plans. globalresearch.ca NATO's next summit will be held from 24-25 June at The Hague and almost certainly see the bloc expand upon its preexisting rapid militarization plans. Trump is demanding that all members spend 5% of GDP on defense as soon as …
(2025-06-20). The American Game: Playing and Being Played on the Road to Nuclear War. globalresearch.ca There is a good chance that very shortly the United States will overtly join its proxy Israel in attacking Iran. Only a fool would be surprised.
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(2025-06-20). Brazil Unveils AI Development Programme at BRICS Forum. infobrics.org Brazil has launched artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives at the BRICS High Level Forum on AI, co-organised with China…
(2025-06-20). BRICS Offers Hope for Africa's Future – Mandela's Granddaughter. infobrics.org Former colonial powers are still draining wealth, but this can end if the continent unites and nurtures partnerships built on respect, Ndileka Mandela has said…
(2025-06-20). China Purchased a Record $612.1 Million Worth of Aluminum from Russia. infobrics.org In April, China purchased aluminum from Russia for the highest ever amount of $612.1 million, according to the data of the Chinese Statistical Service…
(2025-06-20). Tulsi Gabbard and Pete Hegseth Are Both Being Cut Out of Key Decisions by Trump: Reports. globalresearch.ca According to The Washington Post, Hegseth and Gabbard, despite occupying crucial positions, have been cut out at this critical juncture.
(2025-06-20). A simple visual guide to Iran and its people. aljazeera.com With a population of 92 million, Iran is the 17-th largest country in the world by population and land area.
(2025-06-20). Amid US-Pakistan thaw, two key challenges: Iran and China. aljazeera.com Pakistani army chief Munir's US trip suggests warming ties after past diplomatic friction. But challenges remain.
(2025-06-20). Are Israel's attacks against Iran legal? aljazeera.com International law proscribes the use of force except in self-defence – but what constitutes self-defence?>
(2025-06-20). Why the EU should choose China over the US. aljazeera.com EU interests may no longer be best served by alliance with US – especially under Trump's increasingly dangerous agenda.
(2025-06-20). Pacers vs Thunder: Indiana defeats OKC in Game 6 of the NBA Finals. aljazeera.com Indiana Pacers dominate Oklahoma City Thunder to push NBA Finals to a decisive Game 7 for the first time in nine years.
(2025-06-20). Where do displaced people go, and what happens next? aljazeera.com On World Refugee Day, AJLabs tracks the millions of people fleeing wars, human rights violations, and climate change.
(2025-06-20). GOP fractured on Iran strikes as Trump weighs two-week deadline. aljazeera.com Trump's base is splintering from GOP hawks over possible US strikes on Iran.
(2025-06-20). Huge explosion filmed as Israel bombs Rasht in Iran's north. aljazeera.com Israel has bombed the northern Iranian city of Rasht, causing a massive fireball to rise through the night sky.
(2025-06-20). LA Dodgers block immigration agents from stadium ground. aljazeera.com Officials at the LA Dodgers asked federal agents to leave the stadium car park after agents converged on the site.
(2025-06-20). Why Western sanctions on Israel are a face-saving manoeuvre. newarab.com 
The Yet beneath the surface of this headline-grabbing gesture lies a far more calculated and cynical strategy – one that reflects not a principled reckoning with Israeli impunity, but a desperate attempt by Western powers to maintain the appearance of action while enabling the very atrocitie…
(2025-06-20). Backstage with oud maestro Naseer Shamma at Shubbak Festival. newarab.com 
Some know him as the Iraqi Oud maestro, while others refer to him as the 'Little Ziryab' — a nod to the legendary medieval musician and polymath Born in Kut, Iraq, Naseer graduated from the Institu…
(2025-06-20). In conversation with Hamid Dabashi on Israel's war on Iran. newarab.com 
In this exclusive interview with The New Arab, prominent Iranian-American academic
(2025-06-20). Drone crashes in Jordan's Amman, wounds girl, destroy homes. newarab.com 
Two drones crashed in The first one came down near a commercial area in northern Hours later, another drone crashed in the Azraq district, east of Jordan, wounding a 12-year-old girl and causing significant damage to three homes and two vehicles. The director of Zarqa Governmental Hos…
(2025-06-20). French court to rule on freeing Georges Abdallah. newarab.com 
A French court is set to deliver a long-awaited ruling in July on the release of The Paris appeals court, initially set to deliver its verdict in February before postponing, will now announce its decision on July 17 after re-examining the request on Thursday. | "I told the judges, either you release him or you sentence him to death," his lawyer Jean-Louis Chalanset t…
(2025-06-20). Greenpeace warns of 'potential disaster' after oil spill off UAE. newarab.com 
On Tuesday, the Emirati coastguard reported that it had
(2025-06-20). How is the Israel-Iran conflict affecting the Gulf. newarab.com 
A week of strikes exchanged between The recent escalations have raised concerns that the conflict will target the Gulf, which is one of the world's most important oil and gas producing regions. | So far, Israel has already struck Iran's fossil fuel sector, causing a blaze…
(2025-06-20). How Mossad's network of agents helped Israel strike inside Iran. newarab.com 
(2025-06-20). Iran appoints new Revolutionary Guards intelligence chief. newarab.com 
Iran appointed a new chief of intelligence at its Revolutionary Guards on Thursday, the official Irna news agency said, after his predecessor was killed in an Israeli strike last week. | Major General Mohammad Pakpour, the commander of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC), appointed Brigadier General Majid Khadami as the new head of its intelligence division, Irna said. | He replaces
(2025-06-20). Iran denies hospital strike as Israel blocks media coverage. newarab.com 
An A missile struck the Soroka Hospital in the town of Beersheba, lightly wounding some 70 people, according to Israeli reports. | Follo…
(2025-06-20). Iran held direct talks with US amid conflict with Israel. newarab.com 
US special envoy According to the diplomats, who asked not to be identified due to the sensitivity of…
(2025-06-20). Israel claims Iran fired cluster bomb-bearing missile. newarab.com 
Iran launched a missile at Israel on Thursday that scattered small bombs with the aim of increasing civilian casualties, the Israeli military and its Washington embassy have claimed, the first reported use of cluster munitions in the seven-day-old war. | "Today, the Iranian Armed Forces fired a missile that contained cluster submunitions at a densely populated civilian area in Israel," the embassy said in an email to Reuters that did not identify the area. | "Cluster weapons are designed to disperse over a large area and maximise the chances of a harmful strike," the email continued. "Iran unlawfully fired del…
(2025-06-20). Israel-Iran war enters second week as Europe pushes diplomacy. newarab.com 
Israel and Iran's air war entered a second week on Friday and European officials sought to draw Tehran back to the negotiating table after President Donald Trump said any Israel began attacking Iran last Friday, saying it aimed to prevent its longtime enemy from developing nuclear weapons. Iran retaliated with missile and drone strikes on Israel. It says its nuclear programme is peaceful. | Israeli air attacks have killed 639 people in Iran, said the Hu…
(2025-06-20). Mapped: The US bases Iran may strike if Israel war escalates. newarab.com 
The message followed Iran has re…
(2025-06-20). Russia's defence of Iran shows need for more sanctions: Zelensky. newarab.com 
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Thursday that Russia's defence of Iran's authorities underscored the need for intensified sanctions against Moscow. | Zelensky said Russia's deployment of "Now Russia is trying to save the Iranian nuclear programme. There cannot be any other possible explanation for their public signals and their non-public activity on th…
(2025-06-20). Saudi PIF launches new company to run Expo 2030. newarab.com 
(2025-06-20). Trump to make Iran war decision in 'next two weeks'. newarab.com 
US President Donald Trump said Thursday he will decide whether to join White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt read out a message from Trump, saying there had been "a lot of speculation" about whether the United States would be "directly involved" in the conflict. | "Based on the fact that there's…
(2025-06-20). Turkey must probe 'police violence' against protesters: Amnesty. newarab.com 
Amnesty International called on Turkish authorities Thursday to launch an investigation into alleged "police violence" during a wave of protests this year, saying some instances "could amount to acts of torture". | The arrest of Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu on March 19, the leading opponent of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, sparked "Our findings reveal damning evidence of unlawful force frequently used by law enforcement officers," said Esther Major,…
(2025-06-20). Yemen warring parties agree to reopen road linking Bayda, Abyan. newarab.com 
(2025-06-20). Israel is luring the US into a trap. responsiblestatecraft.org 
(2025-06-20). "Preemptive Nuclear War" : The Historic Battle for Peace and Democracy. A Third World War Threatens the Future of Humanity. globalresearch.ca US nuclear doctrine consists in portraying nuclear weapons as a means of "self defense" rather than a "weapon of mass destruction". There are powerful financial interests behind Joe Biden's $1.3 trillion nuclear weapons program initiated under Obama.
(2025-06-20). More NewsX World (India) yesterday, 19 June. gilbertdoctorow.com I bring to the attention of the Community my 3 minutes on air in one of NewsX World's hourly news wrap-ups, not only for what I said about the latest Russia-Ukraine exchange of injured POWs (minutes 17 — 20) but also for the sake of the comments just prior to my coming on air by …
(2025-06-20). Transcript of 'Redacted,' 18 June. gilbertdoctorow.com Transcript submitted by a reader Redacted: 0: 00Well, what can Russia realistically do about this war between Iran and Israel and the United States on the Israeli side? Well, according to our next guest, Gilbert Doctorow, the answer is nothing. No rescue is coming from Moscow or Beijing, and a US-Israeli victory is not just likely, …
(2025-06-20). Israel's Sudden Attack on Iran: A Flashpoint in a Deepening Regional Crisis. unitedworldint.com For some reason, seeing the flags of Israel and Germany hanging side by side at the entrance did not strike me as surprising. By Halim Genàßoƒülu While attending an international conference in Germany, I had the opportunity to visit the Berlin Humboldt Museum, a place where history is carefully curated and cultures from across the …
(2025-06-20). A 'Profound Mistake': Senate Republican Rollback of IRA Clean Energy Tax Credits Would Cost Jobs, Raise Energy Prices and Bring More Climate Extremes. pressenza.com The United States Senate Committee on Finance has released draft legislation that would quickly end or scale back most major tax credits for clean energy, solar panels, electric vehicles (EVs) and other benefits provided by the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). By Cristen Hemingway Jaynes The plan would get rid…
(2025-06-20). Why Washington Targets Iran and Venezuela: Empire, Energy, and Ideology. pressenza.com Venezuela and Iran hold the largest and third-largest petroleum reserves in the world, respectively. Both have also been targeted for regime change by Washington. The two commonalities are not unrelated.: | By Roger D. Harris | Of course, the world's hegemon would like to get its hands on all their oil. But it would be simplistic to think that would be only for narrow economic reasons. Control over energy flows — especially from countries with large reserves — is central to maintaining global influence. Washington requires control of strategic resources to maintain its position as the global h…
(2025-06-20). 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.
(2025-06-20). 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.
(2025-06-20). 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.
(2025-06-20). 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.
(2025-06-20). California firefighters battling wildfire near Los Angeles. presstv.ir California firefighters battle a fast-moving wildfire.
(2025-06-20). 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.
(2025-06-20). 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.
(2025-06-20). 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.
(2025-06-20). '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.
(2025-06-20). 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.
(2025-06-20). Sunday 6/29: Breaking the Cycle: Justice and Healing for Palestinian Children. indybay.org Arab American Cultural Center of Silicon Valley | 3968 Twilight Dr, San Jose, CA 95124…
(2025-06-20). The Israeli right-wing government attacks Iran. indybay.org Israel deployed 200 fighter jets against 100 targets, destroying | Iran's defensive and offensive capabilities, attacking sites involved | in the nuclear program, and killing numerous nuclear scientists. This destroyed key capabilities of Iran.
(2025-06-20). Mexico proposes broad deal with U.S. covering security, immigration, trade. pressenza.com Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Wednesday she had spoken with U.S. President Donald Trump and proposed a broad agreement encompassing security, immigration and trade. | Speaking at her daily press conference at the National Palace, Sheinbaum said the conversation took place Tuesday, after Trump cut short his attendance at the G7 Summit in Canada due to the Middle East crisis. | Given the size of the Mexican community in the United States, Sheinbaum emphasized the need for a formal and comprehensive framework for bilateral cooperation."I proposed a general agreement — one that covers security, immig…
(2025-06-20). 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, as reported by AlMamlaka TV. Another 5-year-old boy was also injured in the Azraq drone incident. Additionally, both children were rushed to a hospital in Zarqa city after suffering from minor injuries. 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 th…
(2025-06-20). North Korea fires 10+ ballistic missiles near U.S.-South Korea bases. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- North Korea launched over 10 short-range ballistic and subsonic missiles early Thursday from Sunan, near Pyongyang, aimed northwest, away from direct targets but near U.S.-South Korea military zones. While officially unacknowledged by Pyongyang, the timing raises alarms amid rising global instability.On May 9, 2025, North Korea conducted a joint striking drill involving long-range artillery and missile systems from the Korean People's Army's eastern front division. The drill, held at an undisclosed location, showcased coordinated firepower and further underscored the North's continued military readiness…
(2025-06-20). Russia fears 'Chernobyl 2.0'? Putin, Xi warn Trump, Netanyahu on Iran war plans. hindustantimes.com Russia has issued a stern warning to the United States, calling any potential U.S. military intervention in the ongoing Iran-Israel war "an extremely dangerous step." The Kremlin also urged Israel to immediately halt strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities, particularly the Bushehr nuclear power plant, where Russian specialists are present. Moscow cautioned that an attack on Bushehr could trigger a "Chernobyl-style catastrophe," with severe global consequences. Watch for more…
(2025-06-20). Trump's top envoy goes straight to Iran FM in shocking diplomatic move | Israel. hindustantimes.com The United States has stunned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu by holding back on Israel's urgent request for U.S. bombers to strike Iran's fortified nuclear sites. According to three diplomats cited by Reuters, direct talks are underway between the U.S. and Iran to secure a diplomatic resolution to the crisis, with U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi holding several phone conversations since the onset of Israeli strikes. Watch for more…
(2025-06-20). Tucker Carlson rips into Ted Cruz on live TV over Iran bombing claims | Trump. hindustantimes.com In a fiery exchange, Senator Ted Cruz faced intense scrutiny from conservative commentator Tucker Carlson during a live interview, as Carlson challenged Cruz's hawkish stance on Iran amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. Carlson grilled Cruz on his knowledge of Iran, repeatedly pressing him on basic facts such as the country's population and ethnic makeup, and accusing the Texas senator of advocating for regime change without understanding the nation he wished to target. Watch for more…
(2025-06-20). Detainees rebel against horrific conditions in Newark, New Jersey. workers.org 
Detention centers, just like jails and prisons, are concentration camps for the workers, the poor and oppressed peoples, on a global scale from occupied Palestine to El Salvador to the United States. Our incarcerated siblings face some of the most horrific, inhumane treatment imaginable — usually isolated and invisible from . . . |
(2025-06-20). Job losses, layoffs on the rise in the U.S. workers.org 
Workers in the United States are suffering an accelerated uptick in layoffs, with job losses carried out in both the private and public sectors. Cuts in federal agencies are responsible for over half the employment reductions this year, with over 150,000 job cuts reported in February and March. (intellizence.com, June . . . |
(2025-06-20). Behind the US-Israeli war on Iran: The imperialist drive for global domination. wsws.org The lies about "weapons of mass destruction" used to justify the 2003 US invasion of Iraq are repeated in the face of Trump and Netanyahu's claims of an "imminent threat" by Iranian nuclear weapons.
(2025-06-20). Court monitor's report exposes thuggishness of UAW bureaucracy under "reform" president Fain. wsws.org Fain threatened to "slit the f***ing throats" of his opponents, exposing the so-called "reform" president as just another gangster bureaucrat.
(2025-06-20). Sri Lankan government to expand repressive police apparatus. wsws.org Workers and young people must take the government's bolstering of the police with military personnel as a serious warning.
(2025-06-20). The death of South African jazz musician Louis Moholo-Moholo, 85: "Music is the healing force of the universe" wsws.org On June 13 the sad news arrived that legendary South African drummer Louis Moholo-Moholo had passed away after a long illness.
(2025-06-20). Will Lehman sues Labor Department over refusal to follow court order on UAW election complaint. wsws.org Nearly a year after a judge ruled that the DOL had illegally dismissed Lehman's original complaint relating to voter suppression, the agency—under both the Biden and Trump administrations—has taken no action.
(2025-06-20). After Minnesota shootings, Trump, MAGA Republicans stoke more fascist violence. wsws.org In the aftermath of the targeted shootings by a fascist Trump supporter of Democratic state lawmakers in Minnesota, Donald Trump and a number of MAGA Republicans have made statements calculated to stoke more fascist violence against members of the nominal opposition party and political opponents of the Trump regime.
(2025-06-20). Corporate media boosts the CIA Democrats. wsws.org A flattering write-up in the Washington Post is only one of a series of media reports promoting former spies and military officers as the face of the Democratic Party.
(2025-06-20). Philadelphia city workers vote overwhelmingly to strike. wsws.org Members of Philadelphia's AFSCME District Council 33 voted 95 percent in favor of a strike in response to the city's proposed contract.
(2025-06-20). UBS Wealth Report 2025 exposes exponential growth of inequality internationally. wsws.org The UBS report on global wealth, developed for the purpose of informing the super-rich about trends in wealth accumulation, is an indictment of the capitalist system where a tiny handful of billionaires have incalculable financial assets as billions of people are plunged deeper into poverty and hunger.
(2025-06-20). Acholi chiefs petition Gender ministry for construction of palace. independent.co.ug 
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Cultural leaders in the Acholi sub-region have petitioned the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development for support in the construction of a befitting palace for the Paramount Chief. They say it will serve as a unifying administrative and cultural hub for the 56 chiefdoms under the Acholi Cultural …
(2025-06-20). MTN Uganda donates digital, vocational tools to Busoga Kingdom in push for inclusive growth. independent.co.ug 
Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MTN Uganda and its partners on Tuesday donated digital and vocational equipment to the Busoga Kingdom, as the telecommunications provider seeks to expand digital literacy and reduce economic vulnerability among Uganda's rural youth and young women. The contribution, made as part of MTN's 2025 edition of the 21 …
(2025-06-20). Housing Finance Bank hosts second business clinic for small businesses. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Housing Finance Bank proudly hosted the second edition of its Business Clinic series for the year, building on the momentum of the inaugural session that focused on empowering women in business. This latest session broadened its scope to include micro and medium enterprises (SMEs), with a deliberate focus on …
(2025-06-20). Global brand guru to ignite Ugandan at Datamine Summit. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda's and branding landscape is set for a major transformation with the announcement of the inaugural Datamine ASC Summit 2025. This high-level gathering, designed to redefine brand strategy through emotional connection, cultural storytelling, and authenticity, will take place on Friday, June 27, 2025, at Hotel Africana, Kampala. The …
(2025-06-20). Trump signs order to postpone TikTok ban for 3rd time. independent.co.ug 
NEW YORK | Xinhua | U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order to keep TikTok running in the United States for another 90 days, allowing his administration more time to negotiate a deal under the "sell-or-ban" law. Thus, TikTok can continue functioning for its 170 million users in the United States. …
(2025-06-20). African radio leaders discuss strategic transformation in Abidjan. independent.co.ug 
ABIDJAN | Xinhua | African radio leaders gathered here on Thursday to reflect on the strategic transformation of radio stations in the new era aimed at enhancing technological innovation, financial resilience, and content sovereignty. They were attending the 16th General Assembly of the African Union of Broadcasting (AUB). At the opening ceremony in the economic …
(2025-06-20). Ugandan youth urged to 'Take Control' at BrighterMonday career event. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a bold move to address Uganda's youth unemployment crisis, BrighterMonday Uganda, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, hosted a high-impact stakeholder event under the theme "Take Control: Own Your Career Path." The half-day career clinic, held on June 7 at Motiv in Kampala, brought together over 60 …
(2025-06-20). Trump will make Iran war decision in next two weeks. independent.co.ug 
NEW YORK | Xinhua | U.S. President Donald Trump will make a decision on whether he will order a strike against Iran in the next two weeks, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said at a briefing on Thursday. "Based on the fact that there's a substantial chance of negotiation that may or may not …
(2025-06-20). Il progetto Trump sta fallendo? strategic-culture.su La fiducia è tutto. E quel "capitale" si sta rapidamente erodendo. | Segue nostro La disputa tra Musk e Trump (almeno per ora) ha tutte le caratteristiche di uno spettacolo televisivo. Ma non lasciatevi ingannare dal contenuto di intrattenimento. Il battibecco mette in luce una contraddizione fondamentale al centro della coalizione MAGA. àà possibile che questa contraddizione esploda in un secondo momento e potrebbe finire per inn…
(2025-06-20). L'Iran è la chiave per l'equilibrio di potenza multipolare in Medio Oriente. strategic-culture.su L'Iran è la chiave per l'equilibrio di potenza multipolare in Medio Oriente | Segue nostro Come segnalato poche settimane fa, la D.I.A. statunitense aveva messo nel mirino l'Iran. | Sintetizzando il rapporto le ragioni erano queste: l'Iran possiede capacità di ritorsione diretta e non solo per procura tramite l'Asse della Resistenza in Medio Oriente; l'Iran sviluppa capacità missilistiche e di droni importanti; l'Iran ha ambizioni nuclea…
(2025-06-20). As Israel implores him to attack Iran, could two-week warning be a ruse? haaretz.com Whether the American president eventually decides to resume negotiations with the Islamic Republic or to join the Israeli offensive against its nuclear program, Netanyahu knows that the United States holds all the cards ‚ñ Once again, it appears that the Israeli leader has started a war without having bothered to come up with an exit strategy…
(2025-06-20). A Burlington County, N.J. high school's dance program is helping students succeed academically. whyy.org From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? At a Burlington County high school students perfecting pirouettes and choreography in the dance program are also outperforming peers in the classroom. | Emma Levan is one of the students at the Burlington County Institute of Technology's
(2025-06-20). Beijing Language and Culture University professor dies after being struck by tree at Tsinghua. ecns.cn Zhang Ailing, 58, head of the Department of International Economics and Trade at Beijing Language and Culture University, died after being struck by a falling tree at Tsinghua University on June 15, the victim's university confirmed on Friday.
(2025-06-20). China-built JP Magufuli Bridge, Africa's longest low-tower cable-stayed span, opens in Tanzania. ecns.cn The JP Magufuli Bridge, Africa's longest low-tower cable-stayed span, officially opened to traffic on Thursday, according to the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC), a subsidiary of China Railway Construction Corporation.
(2025-06-20). Festival highlights university's commitment to green future. ecns.cn This photo collage shows various performances at the second International Culture Festival of Beijing Forestry University, on June 11, 2025.This group will promote ecological values through lectures to create a global network for sustainable solutions," said Wang Jin, dean of the university's International College.
(2025-06-20). Film, TV experts highlight global appeal of 'super IPs'. ecns.cn The 11th Annual Global Film Industry Value Chain Development Forum, which is part of the ongoing 27th Shanghai International Film Festival, is held in Shanghai on Sunday.
(2025-06-20). Students showcase rural revitalization through photography at Apple event. ecns.cn A visitor enjoys the photos taken by students participating in the Today at Apple Creative Camp in Beijing.Students also participated in four exclusive workshops led by renowned photographers to enhance their storytelling techniques."ÄÄ"ÄÄThe exhibition featured powerful visual narratives of rural revitalization, intangible cultural heritage, and everyday life.
(2025-06-20). Turkmen student finds second home in Xi'an. ecns.cn Hasanbayev Agabek, an international student from Turkmenistan, plays in a soccer match for Xi'an University of Electronic Science and Technology. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]…
(2025-06-20). China's trade-in policy spurs increased consumption. ecns.cn China's consumer products trade-in policy will remain unchanged this year, and different regions' overall progress of using the subsidies is in line with expectations. The subsequent fund will be allocated in the third and fourth quarter successively, said the National Development and Reform Commission, the country's top economic planner.
(2025-06-20). Thailand criticizes Cambodia over leaked phone call. ecns.cn Thailand's Foreign Ministry summoned the Cambodian ambassador on Thursday to deliver a protest letter, following a leaked phone call between Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and Cambodia's Senate President Hun Sen discussing border issues.
(2025-06-20). Zhengzhou and Nanyang power teams collaborate to safeguard the northward conveyance of clear water. ecns.cn On the occasion of the 54th World Environment Day, the State Grid Zhengzhou Power Supply Company and State Grid Nanyang Power Supply Company jointly launched a cross-regional collaboration. Led by professional teams, the companies initiated the "Power Protection for Clear Water Northward Conveyance and Joint Construction of a Green Ecological Barrier" themed activity at the headwater area of the Middle Route of the South-to-North Water Diversion Project in Jiuzhong town, Nanyang city.
(2025-06-20). China will continue to open its doors wider. ecns.cn Editor's note: Pan Yuanyuan is deputy director of the International Investment Division at the Institute of World Economics and Politics, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences. The article reflects the author's opinions and not necessarily the views of CGTN.
(2025-06-20). Nation braces for more heavy rainfall, floods. ecns.cn China's national weather authority activated a Level III emergency response for significant meteorological disasters on Thursday as heavy rainfall continued to lash central and eastern parts of the country, triggering flash floods, disrupting transportation and prompting mass evacuations.
(2025-06-20). Abuse of illicit drugs being kept in check, report says. ecns.cn China has continued its stringent counternarcotics efforts and managed to keep the abuse of illicit drugs under control, according to a report issued on Thursday.
(2025-06-20). Dongguan eyes more Labubu moments. ecns.cn Dongguan, Guangdong province, a manufacturing hub for the global toy industry, is undergoing a transformation to make more collectible and designer toys, driven by domestic demand and international appeal.
(2025-06-20). Report suggests stringent labor laws to protect gig workers. ecns.cn As the gig economy and new businesses continue to grow, a recent report has emphasized the need to enhance labor laws and suggests that China should promote employment equity and bolster the protection of workers' rights through legislative measures.
(2025-06-20). China issues red alert for mountain torrents. ecns.cn China's meteorological and water resources authorities issued this year's first red alert for mountain torrents in some central, eastern and southern regions on Thursday evening.
(2025-06-20). Floods submerge Hunan's Longshan county. ecns.cn The county activated a Level IV flood control emergency response at 6: 00 pm on the day, upgraded it to Level III at 1: 30 am on Thursday, and further escalated it to Level II nine hours later, at 10: 30 am on Thursday.
(2025-06-20). 23 punished for Heilongjiang mine accident. ecns.cn The report also mentioned that workers improperly used liquid carbon dioxide to try putting out a fire in the collapsed mining area without authorization, which indirectly contributed to the incident.
(2025-06-20). KOD World Street Dancing Championship returns to Beijing in July. ecns.cn The 2025 KOD World Street Dance Championship is making an anticipated return to Beijing next month.Jing Enji, president of Beijing Media Corporation Ltd, organizing company of the event, expects the tournament's return to further boost the sports and culture sector in the city.
(2025-06-20). South China's Huaiji County hit by worst flood. ecns.cn Relentless rainfall from Typhoon Wutip has triggered widespread flooding in China's southern province of Guangdong. Huaiji County has been hit hardest — embankments have been breached, roads destroyed, and power cut.
(2025-06-20). Iran state TV hit in Israeli attack on Tehran. ecns.cn The Israeli military attacked the headquarters of Iran's state broadcaster in Tehran on Monday evening, leaving the building with dust and debris. The state TV said it was hit by four bombs during a live broadcast.
(2025-06-20). Philippines should return to right path of managing differences through dialogue & consultation, Chinese ambassador says. ecns.cn For the next 50 years in our relations, together, we need to overcome distractions, stay committed to the right course in our bilateral relationship, and work to return China-Philippines relations to a sound and stable track ⚪ one that will better serve the well-being of our combined 1.5 billion people.
(2025-06-20). Two sisters, aged 18 and 21, shot dead in Bedouin town in southern Israel. haaretz.com Police suspect the women were targeted due to family members' disapproval of their lifestyle. Since the beginning of the year, 118 Arab citizens have been killed in Israel, including 20 since the start of June…
(2025-06-20). Local Police Departments Are Enabling ICE's Deportation Machine. scheerpost.com Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem participates in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) in Los Angeles, California, June 12, 2025. (DHS photo by Tia Dufour) | By By Alex S. Vitale & William D. Lopez , This story was co-published and supported by the journalism nonprofit the Economic Hardship Reporting Project. | In the last week, local police have played a central role in enabling the a…
(2025-06-20). Rogue States: The Illegality of the U.S.-Backed Israeli Attacks on Iran. scheerpost.com Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu at White House 2025. Dan Scavino, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons | By Craig Mokhiber / The Israeli regime, drunk with western-backed impunity, flush with western-supplied weapons, and driven by a violent, western-born racist ideology, is rampaging across the Middle East, leaving a trail of blood and destruction in its wake. | The Israeli regime's blatant act of aggression against Iran is just the latest crime perpetrated by the regime in its…
(2025-06-20). Sir Trevor Chinn: The Tycoon Who Hijacked British Democracy for Israel. scheerpost.com Sir Trevor Chinn (left), pictured alongside Jacob Rothschild (center) and former British Prime Minister Tony Blair (right) | Editing by MintPress News | By Alan MacLeod / He likes to keep a low profile. But Sir Trevor Chinn is one of the most powerful men in British politics. | The retired businessman has donated millions to politicians, facilitated Prime Minister Keir Starmer's rise to power, helped destroy the movement around Jeremy Corbyn, and, above all, has made sure that both major parties support Is…
(2025-06-20). Working Hard to Justify Israel's Unprovoked Attack on Iran. scheerpost.com Aftermath in Tehran. Avash Media, CC BY 4.0 By Belén Fernández / Imagine for a moment that Country A launched an illegal and unprovoked attack on Country B. In any sort of objective world, you might expect media coverage of the episode to go something along the lines of: "Country A Launches Illegal and Unprovoked Attack on Country B." | Not so in th…
(2025-06-20). Want to try lab-grown salmon? The US just approved it. grist.org 
For the first time ever, a lab-grown seafood company has met the United States Food and Drug Administration's requirements for demonstrating the safety of a new cell-cultured product. Wildtype's cultivated salmon is now for sale in Portland, Oregon. | This marks the first time that lab-grown seafood (also known as "cultivated seafood" or "cell-cultured seafood") is available for sale anywhere in the world, according to the Good Food Institute, a think tank that advocates for alternative proteins — substitutes for conventional meat made without relying on industrial animal agriculture. It's a major milest…
(2025-06-20). Phase 2 of transport programme for job seekers launches in Western Cape. sanews.gov.za Phase 2 of transport programme for job seekers launches in Western Cape | The Western Cape Government has initiated Phase 2 of the "Getting You to Work" Jobseeker Travel Voucher Programme, which aims to address one of the biggest barriers faced by unemployed residents, which is the cost of transport. | The provincial government launched the initiative at the Mitchells Plain Town Centre Library, where over 300 unemployed job seekers attended and registered for Gold Cards. | These cards will enable them to travel free of charge using Golden Arrow Bus Services across the Cape Metro to access job opportunities.
(2025-06-20). Three Years To Save The World! wattsupwiththat.com There is not the slightest evidence that global temperatures now are any higher than many other periods in recent human history, or that the climate is any worse than in pre-industrial, Little Ice Age times.
(2025-06-20). Behind the Iranian cluster missile used against Israel: Legally dubious, extra dangerous. haaretz.com The danger of the cluster missile increases upon interception, as it disperses many small bomblets that may explode at a later time. It is difficult to estimate how many more Iran has left…
(2025-06-20). Forget the two-state solution. This Israeli-Palestinian organization offers another path to peace. haaretz.com Rula Hardal is a Palestinian citizen of Israel who chose to live in Ramallah. May Pundak is the daughter of the architect of the Oslo Accords. Together, they lead a peace organization that's gaining resonance around the world, offering a fresh message…
(2025-06-20). are ready for democracy. be surprised if Khamenei held on to. haaretz.com Will the war with Iran trigger an end to the era of the ayatollahs? Historian Abbas Milani, head of Iranian studies at Stanford University, is convinced it could…
(2025-06-20). New Victorian Laws Will Help Combat Hate Speech, But There Is Still Some Way To Go. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Victoria's landmark anti-vilification laws are a significant step forward for LGBTQIA+ people, people with disabilities and anyone discriminated against because of their …
(2025-06-20). A Ukranian Writer Her Life Cut Short And A Seasoned Reporter Show The Heroism Of The 'People's War'. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | I have just bought my first gun in downtown Lviv, begins Ukranian writer and war crimes researcher Victoria Amelina's book, on February 17, 2022. I've heard that …
(2025-06-20). West Australian Miners Flexed Their Muscle To Block A Federal EPA Last Year. Will It Be Different This Time? menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | This week, Environment Minister Murray Watt met with groups representing business, the environment, renewable energy and First Nations communities in a bid to restart …
(2025-06-20). View From The Hill: Albanese Decides Against Pursuing Donald Trump To NATO. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Anthony Albanese, just back from the G7 and his cancelled meeting with Donald Trump, has abandoned the idea of going to next week's NATO meeting in pursuit of face time …
(2025-06-20). 'I Was In A Semi-Breaking-Down Sort Of Place': New Study Sheds Light On The Emotional Toll For Emergency Volunteers. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | In Australia, there are around 235,000 emergency service volunteers who help communities respond and recover after natural disasters and other traumatic events. | These …
(2025-06-20). Australia Wants More Foreign Investment. That's Why A $29 Billion Bid For Santos Puts The Treasurer In A Tricky Position. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | The Australian origins of Santos have made an indelible mark on the company's very name. The energy giant was first incorporated in 1954 under the acronym for South …
(2025-06-20). Britain's Support For AUKUS Is Unwavering – But Its Capacity To Deliver Is Another Matter. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | A recently announced Pentagon review of the AUKUS pact has sparked a renewed bout of debate in Australia. Led by the AUKUS-agnostic US Undersecretary of Defense Elbridge …
(2025-06-20). Recycling Batteries From 'Urban Mines': How Europe Can Source Critical Raw Materials At Home. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | From Li-ion batteries and electric vehicles to drones and solar panels, nearly all clean technologies depend on critical raw materials, such as lithium, nickel and …
(2025-06-20). Ah, Warm Evening In Tel Aviv. smoothiex12.blogspot.com Looks like Mr. Ben Gvir asks the head of Mossad why he pissed Iran that badly, and gets the response that Mossad didn't know about Iran's capabilities. You see, the pattern of NATO (US) strategic (half)ASSessments repeats itself ⚪ they go to war based on fairy tales they invent themselves. They should have asked me, LOL. I would have told them that they will a) lose bigly in 404 b) Iran will launch a strategic level ass-whooping and they, same as Russia, haven't started anything yet. You know, FAFO ⚪ the level of military "science" in the West. This is, of course, if the dialogue is translated correctly. If not ⚪ st…
(2025-06-20). For German (Swiss and Austrian) Audiences. smoothiex12.blogspot.com 
My book is now officially on sale in Germany (in German) and you can buy it from Lola Books: Spanish language edition is also coming soon.
(2025-06-20). Leader's advisor Ali Shamkhani, injured in Israeli aggression, says 'dawn of victory is near'. presstv.ir Admiral Ali Shamkhani, an advisor to Leader of the Islamic Revolution, has confirmed that he is recovering from injuries sustained in an Israeli aggression.
(2025-06-20). Israel didn't anticipate Iran would demonstrate such military capabilities: Maduro. presstv.ir Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro says the Zionist regime did not anticipate the Islamic Repubic of Iran would demonstrate such military capabilities in its retaliatory operation.
(2025-06-20). No return to diplomacy amid aggression against Iran in which US is complicit: FM. presstv.ir Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araghchi has ruled out diplomatic talks as long as the aggression against the Islamic Republic continues, holding the US complicit in it.
(2025-06-20). A majority of people around the world support a carbon tax — even if they're paying it. grist.org People in affluent countries around the world are willing to tax themselves to address climate change and ease poverty. | That idea defies conventional political wisdom, which typically holds that people hate taxes. It emerged in a survey of 40,680 people in 20 nations that found strong
(2025-06-20). Cuba en datos: øCuál es el estado actual de los bosques cubanos? cubadebate.cu Los bosques son ecosistemas fundamentales en la regulación del clima, la protección de los suelos y la producción de oxígeno. En el territorio cubano pueden encontrarse desde los húmedos tropicales hasta los pinares, cada uno con características favorables para la conservación de especies endémicas. No obstante, la silvicultura en 2024 registró menores indicadores que en años previos.
(2025-06-20). It's Pa.'s spotted lanternfly season. Here's what researchers know and want you to do. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? The invasive
(2025-06-20). Will a New Staging of 'The Line of Beauty' Satisfy the Yuppies' 80s Nostalgia? bylinetimes.com If Tom Wolfe's The Bonfire of the Vanities defined the 1980s in America, then Alan Hollinghurst's The Line of Beauty did the job for us here. | Both novels captured the feeling of that decade — the heady materialism, unapologetic greed and the sense, too, that on both sides of the Atlantic a great many people had got into the business of selling out their countries, their values, and maybe also their souls. | Feelings that find perfect expression on the printed page, alas, often lose their resonance on celluloid. Wolfe was badly let down by Brian De Palma in his film adaptation of his novel — a st…
(2025-06-20). Five wounded, buildings damaged in Iranian missile strike in Sheva, southern Israel. haaretz.com The IDF said the strike was the result of a failed interception due to a malfunction. It was the second Iranian missile strike in the city in 24 hours, after Soroka Hospital was hit on Thursday morning…
(2025-06-20). History will judge whether Netanyahu bombed Iran for sake – or his own. haaretz.com Even if the Israeli prime minister decision to attack Iran was the right one, it is too soon to say whether it will pay off ‚ñ The attack was only launched after four preconditions were met — but that doesn't stop Bibi from accusing others of delaying it…
(2025-06-20). Does Politics Make Us Blind to Art? counterpunch.org 
Everybody who has cataract surgery notices the change — that's the whole point. But because I'm an art historian, and a significant part of my work consists of observing subtle distinctions of color in works of art, the change in my vision felt especially dramatic. I have in my 45-year career written at length and taught about Delacroix, Monet, Van Gogh, Gauguin, and Seurat. All were great colorists. Had I for the last decade or so — when my cataracts were worsening — misunderstood their works, and seen them mostly as drawn rather than painted and colored? Had I been blind to them? Was that why…
(2025-06-20). Roaming Charges: Neo-Conned Again! counterpunch.org 
(2025-06-20). " °Chinga la Migra!" Report from L.A.'s No Kings Protest. counterpunch.org View this post on Instagram |
(2025-06-20). Defend the LAnd. counterpunch.org 
Donald Trump's agenda will never win Los Angeles—at least not in the traditional sense, and certainly not through votes or on the ideological terrain. But the campaign of terror being unleashed upon the city is not about a conventional victory. Instead, Trump intends to terrorize Los Angeles into submission, creating a spectacle and inflicting chaos
(2025-06-20). The Mirage of Monarchical Salvation: Reza Pahlavi and Media Spectacle of the Israel-Iran War. counterpunch.org 
The abuse of greatness is when it disjoins remorse from power! —Shakespeare, Julius Caesar, Act II, Scene I. As geopolitical tensions between Israel and Iran have escalated into open warfare, a familiar voice has re-emerged in Western and Israeli media: Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi (d. 1980), Iran's last monarch
(2025-06-20). America's New Industrial Revolution. counterpunch.org 
He lived over 1,000 years ago, but King Canute's life still has some important lessons for our own time. After conquering England, Denmark, Norway, and part of Sweden, he forged a vast North Sea empire that made him, by the year 1030, the greatest of all the Viking kings. At that peak of power, he
(2025-06-20). Captain Max: An Extraordinary Life. counterpunch.org 
Max is gone. My Great Love left his beautiful, long-suffering body on May 13, 2025 around noon PST, though I'm not sure of the exact time because I was crying too much to notice. Honestly, I am still crying too much to even write this, but I want to honor my darling Mickey now and
(2025-06-20). Calling Kamala Harris a Whore Won the Election for Trump. counterpunch.org 
I don't know which is worse. The former Vice President's defeat or the commentary that's followed, monopolized by men of similar backgrounds. Did German liberals appease the 3rd Reich as upscale liberals in our country are appeasing this American 4th Reich? Why do I call it the 4th Reich? Members of the Trump administration, like
(2025-06-20). Dissent Is Patriotic: Daniel Ellsberg's Legacy Demands Action. counterpunch.org 
Two years ago this week, Daniel Ellsberg died at the age of 92. In the popular imagination, his legacy is often reduced to a singular act of conscience and courage: the 1971 release of the Pentagon Papers, a classified government study that exposed the systematic deceit and misconduct of successive U.S. administrations in prosecuting the
(2025-06-20). Iran-Israel Conflict: Nuclear Diplomacy At Stake? counterpunch.org 
Iran-Israel conflict can no longer be viewed as just bilateral but would not have probably reached this stage without Tel Aviv being backed by Washington. Certainly, there is nothing new about this. At the same time, it cannot be ignored that conflict began when US-Iran talks regarding latter's nuclear program had been initiated. These have
(2025-06-20). The Real Nuclear Threat in Iran. counterpunch.org 
It should be evident to all that it would not make sense for any country to possess nuclear weapons if that country would never consider using them even if it were facing a humiliating military defeat. This was at least theoretically relevant to the war in Ukraine, where European "leaders" initially hoped — and some
(2025-06-20). Enbridge Line 5: A Clear and Present Danger. counterpunch.org 
Canadian energy company Enbridge's Line 5 traverses an extremely sensitive ecological area across northern Wisconsin, 400 rivers and streams as well as a myriad of wetlands, in addition to a path under the Mackinac Straights between Lake Michigan and Lake Huron, all the while skirting the southern shore of Lake Superior. Such close proximity to the Great
(2025-06-20). Swiss Re SONAR 2025 Report: Global Heat Kills 480,000/Year. counterpunch.org 
Extreme heat is one of the world's leading killers, outdistancing worldwide conflicts of 233,000 deaths in 2024 by more than double the count at 480,000 people dead from extreme heat. All indications suggest the death count via extreme heat is headed much higher because global warming is not appreciably slowing down as global CO2 emissions
(2025-06-20). China and Russia condemn Israeli strikes on Iran, urge de-escalation. geo.tv 
Image collage showing Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin. — Reuters/FileXi, Putin condemn Israel's attack on Iran, says Kremlin.Both leaders say they support political, diplomatic solutions.Chinese president calls on Israel to cease…
(2025-06-20). US court lets Trump keep control of California National Guard for now. geo.tv 
National Guard members stand guard outside the Edward R. Roybal Federal Building during a No Kings Day protest against President Donald Trump's policies, in Los Angeles, California, US, June 14, 2025. — ReutersTrump likely acted within authority, says US appeals court.Newsom can…
(2025-06-20). Malaysia drops 1MDB-related money laundering charges against ex-PM Najib. geo.tv 
Prison officers escort former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak, as the jailed politician leaves the court during a break in proceedings, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on April 4, 2024. — ReutersEx-PM's lawyer says prosecution can re-file the charges.Najib "no longer" has sword…
(2025-06-20). Ethiopia: Surgeons trained to save weapon-wounded people's lives in Amhara and Oromia. icrc.org Trauma and reconstructive surgery training…
(2025-06-20). Syria: the post-release emergency programme. icrc.org Windows to Survival and Hope…
(2025-06-20). "The Book on Happiness" by German Spiritual Author BॠYin Râ. Part I. montanarcc.substack.com
(2025-06-20). As the debt spiral speeds, half of Pakistan's budget goes to loans' retirement. cadtm.org
(2025-06-20). 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
(2025-06-20). Gulf investors in, locals out: Pakistan's corporate farming agenda. cadtm.org
(2025-06-20). Ecosocialism : an alternative to break with capitalist civilizational crises. cadtm.org
(2025-06-20). Debt-dependency: What price are we paying? cadtm.org
(2025-06-20). Debt Bomb. The autumn meetings are back! cadtm.org
(2025-06-20). 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
(2025-06-20). Too late for Israel and the Israelis to free themselves from their genocidal demons! cadtm.org
(2025-06-20). Bombing Hospitals Is Bad Again. caitlinjohnstone.com.au
(2025-06-20). (W.E. Talk) China-Central Asia Summit mechanism a paradigm of multilateralism. ecns.cn
(2025-06-20). Xi meets New Zealand's PM. ecns.cn
(2025-06-20). Lychee harvest in full swing in Maoming, China's 'hometown of lychees'. ecns.cn
(2025-06-20). (W.E. Talk) 2nd China-Central Asia Summit Charts a New Blueprint of "Three Comprehensive Coverages" ecns.cn
(2025-06-20). Pakistan Breaks Ranks, Backs Iran in War With Israel. scheerpost.com
(2025-06-20). BBC Admits 'Regret' After Again Failing to Disclose British Colonel's Links to Israeli Defence Force. bylinetimes.com
(2025-06-20). As Europe pushes diplomacy, Iran says no talks while under Israeli fire. haaretz.com
(2025-06-20). Caring for Yourself When a Loved One Is Missing: Coping with Uncertainty and Staying Safe. icrc.org
(2025-06-20). Confinement, displacement and disruption of livelihoods. icrc.org
(2025-06-20). Frequently asked questions about the ICRC's work in Yemen. icrc.org
(2025-06-20). FAQ : ICRC forced to suspend humanitarian activities in support of communities in Niger. icrc.org
(2025-06-20). Iran: Commemoration of the 75th Anniversary of the Geneva Conventions. icrc.org
(2025-06-20). Iran: Moot Court Competition Memorial of Henry Dunant. icrc.org
(2025-06-20). Iran: Photo exhibition on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the ratification of the Geneva Conventions. icrc.org
(2025-06-20). Iran: Red Cross & Red Crescent Movement partners' advanced workshop for Iranian Red Crescent Society's management. icrc.org
(2025-06-20). Laos: Seminar for armed forces reaffirms importance of humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2025-06-20). Musa's Journey of Resilience and Recovery. icrc.org
(2025-06-20). Niger: The ICRC has been forced to suspend its humanitarian activities on behalf of local communities. icrc.org
(2025-06-20). Somalia's hungry and most vulnerable: Child malnutrition surges amid clinic closures. icrc.org
(2025-06-20). Tehran: The first International Conference on Disability and Physical Rehabilitation in the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement was held. icrc.org
(2025-06-20). Ukraine: A birthday and a message of hope. icrc.org
(2025-06-20). DRC: Health-care system on verge of collapse in North and South Kivu. icrc.org
(2025-06-20). ICRC president: Civilians will pay the price if global commitment to ban landmines allowed to fracture. icrc.org
(2025-06-20). Statement from ICRC's Near & Middle East regional director following the escalations of hostilities between Israel and Iran. icrc.org
(2025-06-20). Middle East: ICRC calls for de-escalation and protection of civilians amid rising tensions. icrc.org
(2025-06-20). Russia — Ukraine: ICRC supports large-scale repatriation of human remains. icrc.org
(2025-06-20). Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC urges civilian protection as Red Cross Field Hospital responds to unprecedented mass casualty influx. icrc.org
(2025-06-20). Israel and the Occupied Territories: ICRC extremely concerned about inability of Nasser Medical Complex to operate amid evacuation orders. icrc.org
(2025-06-20). Israel and the occupied territories: Red Cross Field Hospital receives twelve mass casualty events in two weeks. icrc.org
(2025-06-20). The Mad Man Theory Has Its Mad Men. counterpunch.org 
"You know what November 5 was? It was the election of a president that loves you." — Donald Trump to applause and cheers from soldiers at Fort Bragg, June, 2025 President Richard Nixon told chief of staff Bob Haldeman that his secret strategy for ending the Vietnam War was to threaten the use of nuclear
(2025-06-20). How America Goes to War: Iraq, Ukraine and Now Iran. counterpunch.org 
After promising during the 2024 election to stop the USA's 'forever wars' in the 21st century, in less than six months in office Donald Trump is about to start another 'forever' war with Iran. There'll be no prior vote in Congress, as required by the US Constitution. No seeking support of the United Nations or forming
(2025-06-20). Trump's Crypto-Card Monte. counterpunch.org 
"We must make our choice. We may have democracy, or we may have wealth concentrated in the hands of a few, but we cannot have both." —Quote attributed to Justice Louis D. Brandeis, repeated often by editor/journalist Lewis Lapham in the last year of his life (2024). On June 13, 2025, in compliance with the
(2025-06-20). How Inclusionary Social Movements Succeed. counterpunch.org 
Social movements are powerful engines for change, and they coalesce around a vast range of issues, causes, and communities. But they fall into two basic categories: inclusionary and exclusionary. Inclusionary social movements attempt to "widen the 'we.'" That means they work to expand the circle of power, securing the allegiance of a widening galaxy
(2025-06-20). No War With Iran. counterpunch.org 
Israel's attack on Iran opens a huge danger of escalation in the Middle East. Israel has a long history of attacking Iran — including bombing Iranian facilities, assassinating Iranian leaders and scientists, launching cyberattacks, and more. Iran has on occasion struck back, including launching strikes on Tel Aviv in this latest back and forth. But
(2025-06-20). The Preventive War Scholar. counterpunch.org 
A Little Theory on Why Alan Dershowitz Hit the Panic Button and Attacked Norman Finkelstein for Years Early on in my studies, I didn't understand why Norman Finkelstein wasn't a more accepted scholar in the mainstream. His scholarship was reliably thorough, serious, and easy to learn from. Even now, there are some aspects of his
(2025-06-20). Americans Joyfully and Peacefully Affirm: No Kings Here. counterpunch.org 
What a hopeful sight! My social media on June 14 and 15 was filled with people sharing pictures from "No Kings" gatherings. Aerial photos of massive crowds in big cities. Snapshots of surprisingly large turnouts in small conservative communities. Sidewalk gatherings by residents of an assisted living center. Millions of Americans signed up, made funny
(2025-06-20). Trump's Big Tax Hike. counterpunch.org 
While everyone is talking about the Republicans' big tax cuts for Elon Musk and other billionaires, he also is hitting us with one of the largest tax increases in history. This would of course be his massive Big Beautiful Import Taxes, also known as "tariffs." We got new evidence yesterday that we will in fact
(2025-06-20). Dark Clouds Gather Over an Orange Caricature in the White House. counterpunch.org 
Donald Trump stands as one of the most bizarre phenomena in modern history. Tragically, the odds that he will remain merely a figure of grotesquery are becoming ever slimmer — instead, Trump is drawing perilously close to that threshold beyond which reside the portraits of history's true monsters. Though he returned to the White House
(2025-06-20). Friday 6/20: Haight Ashbury Peace Vigil. indybay.org Corner of Fell and Masonic (at the Panhandle).
(2025-06-20). Thursday 7/17: Hayward: Good Trouble Lives On! Protest for Civil & Human Rights. indybay.org Hayward Historic City Hall | 22738 Mission Blvd | Hayward, CA 94541…
(2025-06-20). Thursday 7/17: Good Trouble Lives On! Nationwide Day of Pro-Democracy Peaceful Protest. indybay.org SF Bay Area, California and nationwide | This is the next big day of nationwide peaceful, nonviolent protest following No Kings!
(2025-06-20). Sunday 6/22: Join Hikers for Palestine for a Nature Walk at Huckleberry Preserve. indybay.org Huckleberry Botanic Regional Preserve, 7087 Skyline Blvd, Oakland, CA 94611…
(2025-06-20). Sunday 7/13: Resilient Comedy. indybay.org Eclectic Box | 446 Valencia St | San Francisco, CA 94103…
(2025-06-20). Ayatollah Sistani slams Israeli aggression against Iran, threats against Ayatollah Khamenei. presstv.ir Iraq's top Shia cleric, Ayatollah Sistani, has condemned the continued Israeli aggression against Iran and threats against the Leader of the Islamic Revolution.
(2025-06-20). True Promise III: Iran rains down missiles, drones on critical Israeli military targets. presstv.ir Iranian armed forces carried out the new phase of Operation True Promise III on Thursday, unleashing a barrage of ballistic missiles on key Israeli military targets.
(2025-06-20). Iran raps IAEA chief for betraying non-proliferation regime, facilitating Israeli aggression. presstv.ir Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei on Thursday lashed out at the UN nuclear chief agency Rafael Grossi for "betraying the non-proliferation regime."
(2025-06-20). FM Araghchi to meet European counterparts in Geneva amid Israeli aggression. presstv.ir Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araghchi is set to travel to Geneva on Friday to hold talks with his European counterparts amid the continued Israeli aggression.
(2025-06-20). Strait of Hormuz closure in event of US aggression against Iran to paralyze world economy. presstv.ir As regional tensions escalate amid the Israeli regime's brutal aggression against the Islamic Republic, the possibility of the closure of Strait of Hormuz is a possibility, according to experts.
(2025-06-20). True Promise III: A massive missile, drone barrage rips through occupied territories. presstv.ir In the latest phase of Operation True Promise III on Thursday, Iranian armed forces launched a massive barrage of missiles at targets in the Zionist entity.
(2025-06-20). Aggression against Iran 'dangerous development' as US pursues 'strategic deception': Houthi. presstv.ir The aggression against Iran is a "dangerous development" at the regional level while the US pursues strategic deception, said the Yemeni resistance leader.
(2025-06-20). Iran to pursue legal action against IAEA chief's 'inaction' over Israeli aggression. presstv.ir The head of Iran's atomic agency Mohammad Eslami has vowed to take legal action against UN nuclear agency chief Rafael Grossi's "inaction" over the Israeli aggression against Iran's nuclear sites.
(2025-06-20). Thursday 7/17: Monterey: Good Trouble Lives On! Pro-Democracy Protest. indybay.org Window on the Bay Park | 717 Del Monte Ave | Monterey, CA 93940…
(2025-06-20). Thursday 7/17: Good Trouble Lives On! Pro-Democracy Protest. indybay.org Old Courthouse Square | 4th Street & Mendocino Ave and 3rd Street & Santa Rosa Ave | Santa Rosa, CA 95404…
(2025-06-20). Thursday 7/17: Pacifica: Good Trouble Lives On! Protect Civil Rights & Save Democracy Protest. indybay.org CA HWY 1 & Mori Point Road | Pacifica, CA 94044 | Peaceful, nonviolent protest…
(2025-06-20). Saturday 6/21: Banner Drop – No US-Israeli War on Iran. indybay.org Webster Bridge, at the corner of Webster St. and Geary Blvd.
(2025-06-20). Saturday 6/21: Palo Alto Home of Tesla Protest. indybay.org Stanford shopping center. We start our protest at showroom's entrance that is at the end of Plum Dr. in Palo Alto at noon. At 1pm our march through the mall starts and we return to the original point at about 1: 30pm…
(2025-06-20). Saturday 10/11: United Nations 80th Anniversary and 60th Flag Raising Celebration. indybay.org When: Saturday, October 11, 2025 | Where: Jack London Square – | 1 Franklin Oakland, California | Time: 10 am – 12 pm…
(2025-06-20). G-7: Africans Deserve Real Electricity. wattsupwiththat.com Those that aspire to net-zero are condemning Africa to extreme poverty. Those that promote African access to fossil fuels, want Africans to have the chance to rise up.
(2025-06-20). Public Ridicule Hyped Summer Heat Headlines…Meteorologists Losing Credibility. wattsupwiththat.com Thanks to social media, Weltwoche concludes that the era of media monopolies on truth is over: "But the shriller the battle cries of the climate alarmists, the less credible they become."
(2025-06-20). Cuba se despide sin medallas en Campeonato Mundial de Judo. cubadebate.cu Cuba quedó sin medallistas en el Campeonato Mundial de Judo de Budapest 2025, que culminó este jueves en Hungría. Andy Granda (+100 kg), sobre quien recaían las mayores esperanzas de subir al podio por la Mayor de las Antillas, fue sorprendido por el serbio Kokauri Ushangi con una técnica de desbalance en poco más de 30 segundos, que sirvió para waza-ari.
(2025-06-20). Despega en Italia el primer robot volador del mundo (+ Video). cubadebate.cu Despegó en Italia el primer robot volador del mundo, denominado iRonCub3, lo que marcó un hito en el desarrollo científico y tecnológico de este país, destaca hoy un comunicado.
(2025-06-20). La cultura como eje vertebral del desarrollo. cubadebate.cu Y es Trinidad la ciudad escogida en Cuba desde el proyecto Comunidades por el Patrimonio, de la Unesco, para gestionar productos culturales auténticos en un modelo de turismo sostenible. Hoy, Espacios de Ciudad los invita a conocer un poco más de esta Ciudad Creativa, Ciudad Artesanal y Patrimonio de la Humanidad.
(2025-06-20). Vea Cuadrando la caja: øCómo estimular la economía cubana? cubadebate.cu øCómo estimular la economía cubana?". øQué políticas estimulan a las empresas cubanas? øCuáles, por el contrario, funcionan como freno? øPodemos crear un ecosistema que premie la eficiencia sin renunciar a la justicia social? De este y otros temas se conversó en el más reciente programa de Cuadrando la Caja.
(2025-06-20). Xiomara Castro denuncia intento de fraude en el CNE. cubadebate.cu La presidenta de la República de Honduras, Xiomara Castro, reiteró su denuncia ante las "maniobras fraudulentas" que el bipartidismo —Partido Liberal y Nacional— intenta reutilizar, como ocurrió en 2013 y 2017, en detrimento de la voluntad popular de cara las comicios generales del próximo 30 de noviembre en la nación centroamericana.
(2025-06-20). Saturday 6/21: Screening of "Witch Hunt – The attempt to smash the most hopeful movement of our Lifetime" indybay.org
(2025-06-20). US military aircraft not visible at Qatar base: satellite images. newarab.com 
Dozens of US military aircraft are no longer on the tarmac at a major US base in Qatar, Nearly 40 military aircraft – including transport planes like the Hercules C-130 and reconnaissance aircraft – were parked on the tarmac at the Al Udeid base on June 5, according to images published by Planet Labs PBC and analysed by AFP. | In an image taken on June 19, only three aircraft are…
(2025-06-20). Middle East in Crisis 4. indianpunchline.com Russian President Vladimir Putin (3rd from left on top) met with heads of international news agencies, St. Petersburg, June 19, 2025 Putin in reflective mood muses on US-Iran confrontation The US President Donald Trump who sought President Vladimir Putin's active help a fortnight ago to mediate in the negotiations over Iran nuclear issue has … |
(2025-06-20). Trump's shocking Iran message to stun Israel: 'In next Two…' | White House. hindustantimes.com White House Press Secretary, Karoline Leavitt delivered a shocking speech on June 19 addressing the Iran-Israel conflict, declaring, "Iran has never been more dangerous". Leavitt emphasised the gravity of the situation and revealed that U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to make a critical decision regarding possible military action against Iran within the next two weeks. Watch for more…
(2025-06-20). Nyhontso calls for bold action to reverse Native Land Act legacy. sanews.gov.za Nyhontso calls for bold action to reverse Native Land Act legacy | Land Reform and Rural Development Minister, Mzwanele Nyhontso, has called for bold and decisive steps to reverse the legacy of the Native Land Act of 1913. | Reflecting on the 112th anniversary of the enactment of the Natives Land Act of 1913 in South Africa, which came into effect on June 19, 1913 (Act No. 27 of 1913), Minister Nyhontso said the legislation left an indelible mark on the country's history. | "This legislation had a profound and devastating impact on the lives of Black people. It was a calculated, cruel instrument and strategy of m…
(2025-06-20). EU: Suspend Trade Agreement with Israel. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Kaja Kallas, High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, speaking in Brussels, Belgium, December 16, 2024. | © 2024 European Union | (Brussels) — The European Union should immediately suspend its trade agreement with Israel as long as Israel's atrocity crimes persist, Human Rights Watch and over 110 organizations and trade unions said in a joint statement on June 19, 2025. This would be the first measure taken by the EU in the last two years to ensure some accountability for Israeli authorities' egregious abuses of Palestinians.EU foreign ministers…
(2025-06-20). Myanmar: Stop Recruitment, Use of Child Soldiers. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Military personnel participate in a parade on Armed Forces Day in Naypyidaw, Myanmar, March 27, 2021. | © AP Photo | (Bangkok) — The Myanmar military's recruitment and use of child soldiers has surged since the 2021 coup, including a significant number recruited after the junta enacted a conscription law in February 2024, Human Rights Watch said today. On June 19, 2025, the United Nations Secretary-General reported that the UN had verified 2,138 grave violations against children in armed conflict in Myanmar in 2024, including recruitment of children, with about 1,200 addition…
(2025-06-20). Pakistan among countries evacuating citizens from Israel-Iran warzone. geo.tv 
Expats, including diplomats from different nationalities, who were stranded in West Bank and Israel, prepare to board a bus as they hold belongings while being evacuated through the King Hussein Bridge crossing, in South Shuna, Jordan June 19, 2025. — Reuters HONG KONG: …
(2025-06-20). Satellite images show mass aircraft pullout from US base in Qatar. geo.tv 
Satellite images of the Al Udeid US military base in Qatar on June 5 and June 19 , 2025. — AFP/FileWASHINGTON: Satellite pictures show that nearly all US military planes have been removed from a major American airbase in Qatar, as Washington weighs whether to intervene in…
(2025-06-20). How to move a rhino. geo.tv 
(2025-06-19). Israeli attacks kill at least 81 people including aid seekers in Gaza. radiohc.cu Rafah, June 20 (RHC) ⚪ At least 81 people have been killed in Israeli attacks across the Gaza Strip as desperate Palestinians continue to seek food amid an ongoing hunger crisis.
(2025-06-19). Philly's National Constitution Center celebrates Juneteenth with programs celebrating freedom fighters. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? The National Constitution Center hosted special programming on Juneteenth to help inform the public about its historic significance. | "Juneteenth is known as the second independence day; it's a really important part of the American story," said Jenna Winterle Kehres, the director of learning and engagement at the National Constitution Center. | Visitors to the National Constitution Center listen to a program on the constitutional milestone events leading up to June 19, 1865…
(2025-06-19). African American Museum in Philadelphia celebrates Juneteenth with block party. whyy.org 
Hundreds gathered to kick off the Juneteenth block party and celebrations at the African American Museum in Philadelphia Thursday afternoon. | Food trucks and booths lined the street with various activities, and performers entertained guests on the live music stage erected in the museum's parking lot. | The African American Museum in Philadelphia celebrates Juneteenth with a block party on Arch Street and free admission to the museum. (Emma Lee/WHYY) | Dr. Michael Wilson, assistant curator, said that the museum's message with their celebration is that the progression of African American emancipation is one of "de…
(2025-06-19). From the Presidency: Díaz-Canel interview with Brazilian journalist Breno Altman. radiohc.cu Havana, June 20 (RHC) ⚪ The program "From the Presidency" ⚪ broadcast this Thursday ⚪ featured an interview conducted by prominent Brazilian journalist Breno Altman with the First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez.
(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). 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.