(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). Israel is luring the US into a trap. responsiblestatecraft.org 
(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 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). Israel's war testing Russia-Iran ties. responsiblestatecraft.org 
After Russia
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). '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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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!