(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). 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). 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). 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). Israel's war testing Russia-Iran ties. responsiblestatecraft.org 
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(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). 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). 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). 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…