2025-06-24: News Headlines

Middle East Monitor (2025-06-24). For Most Palestinians in Gaza, Staying Hungry is better than Risking Life to get Aid. juancole.com by Motasem A Dalloul ( Middle East Monitor ) — After more than 100 days of complete Israeli ban on the entry of aid and goods into the Gaza Strip, Gaza residents are left with no choice except risking their life to get some food for their hungry children from the American-Israeli aid distribution centres …

Staff (2025-06-24). Children Bear Brunt of Gaza Genocide — 23% of Amputations, 70% of Burns. defenddemocracy.press By Palestine Chronicle Staff Jun 23, 2025 . According to the Health Cluster, children in Gaza now account for 23 percent of amputations. (Photo: via QNN) The report said that the rehabilitation service capacity is extremely limited across the Strip, with "an estimated 30,000 trauma cases." Children in the besieged Gaza Strip account for 23 percent …

ICRC (2025-06-24). ICRC President: "Humanity is failing in Gaza" icrc.org ICRC President speaks to the BBC about the devastating humanitarian situation in Gaza…

Phil Pasquini (2025-06-24). Gaza Protester Removed from Perch by Paris Police. indybay.org Symbolizing the democratic values of the French Republic, Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity, Paris' largest public square, the Place de la République is often the scene of protests, demonstrations along with expressions of political ideology, criticism of leaders and the government…

newarab (2025-06-24). Amid Gaza war, Jordan tightens its grip on press freedoms. newarab.com

newarab (2025-06-24). EU says Israel breaching key agreement with its actions in Gaza. newarab.com The European Union says there are "indications" that Israel's actions in Gaza are violating human rights obligations in the agreement governing its ties with the EU, according to its findings seen by The Associated Press. | EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas presented the review to foreign minsters of the 27-member bloc in Brussels on Monday, leading at least one country to openly propose suspending the agreement. | "There are indications that Israel would be in breach of its human rights obligations under Article 2 of the EU-Israel Association Agreement," according to the review by the EU's diplomatic corps,…


newarab (2025-06-24). NGOs urge closing of Gaza aid group, warn possible 'war crimes'. newarab.com More than a dozen human rights organizations called Monday on the "This new model of privatized, militarized aid distribution constitutes a radical and dangerous shift away from established international humanitarian relief operations," the 15 organizations said in an open letter. | It called the US-backed group's operations "dehumanizing, repeatedly d…


John Kendall Hawkins (2025-06-24). Murdering Journalists in Gaza. counterpunch.org On November 19, 2023, Belal Jadallah, the founding director of Press House, Palestine, was killed by an Israeli air strike as he tried to evacuate Gaza City. A decade of advocacy for independent Palestinian journalism ended in rubble. His death, featured in Robert Greenwald's unflinching documentary Gaza: Journalists Under Fire, encapsulates the moral and material stakes

Ramzy Baroud (2025-06-24). Sumud: The Unyielding Heart of the Palestinian Cause in Gaza. counterpunch.org The profound and unrelenting struggles endured by Palestinians should, by any rational expectation, have irrevocably concluded the Palestinian cause. Yet, the struggle for freedom in Palestine is at its zenith. How is one to explain this? Attempts aimed at the erasure of Palestine, the Palestinian people, and their cause go back well over a century.

Jack Khoury (2025-06-24). At least 39 Palestinians killed in Gaza, including 17 at aid site, Hamas Health Ministry says. haaretz.com Referring to the aid distribution sites as 'Israeli-American death traps,' Hamas Information Ministry claims that the number of people killed at these sites has risen to 450, with 3,466 wounded…

newarab (2025-06-24). Risk of genocide in Sudan 'very high': UN. newarab.com The risk of genocide in Since April 2023, Sudan has been torn apart by a power struggle between army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and RSF commander Mohamed Hamdan Daglo. | The fighting has killed tens of thousands and displaced 13 million, including four million who fled abroad, triggering what the United Nations has called the world's worst humanitar…

Editor (2025-06-24). Why BBC Editors Must One Day Stand Trial for Colluding in Israel's Genocide. scheerpost.com

Farhang Jahanpour (2025-06-24). Trump's Tweet isn't Enough: Iran and the West must Deescalate the War in the Middle East. juancole.com Oxford (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — After thirty years of agitation, incitement, lies and provocation, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has finally succeeded in getting the United States involved in a war against Iran. It should be stated unequivocally that Netanyahu's attacks on Iran in the middle of negotiations, and President Donald Trump's unprecedented …

The Conversation (2025-06-24). Who is Iran's leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei? juancole.com By Sahar Maranlou, Royal Holloway University of London (The Conversation) — Ali Khamenei was born in Mashhad, Iran, in 1939, as the second son of a local religious leader, Javad Khamenei, and he grew up in relative poverty. He learned to read the Qur'an in early childhood before attending a theological seminary school in Mashhad. …


hindustantimes (2025-06-24). Iran's exiled prince Reza Pahlavi declares Khamenei's regime is collapsing. hindustantimes.com In his first speech after the U.S. airstrikes on Iran's nuclear facilities, exiled Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi sharply criticized Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, declaring that the Islamic Republic is "collapsing" and urging Khamenei to step down and accept a fair trial. Watch for more…

hindustantimes (2025-06-24). NATO: Mark Rutte flustered, quickly defends US strikes on Iran as Journo presses. hindustantimes.com At a NATO presser at The Hague, Secretary-General Mark Rutte addressed questions from journalists regarding recent U.S. airstrikes on Iran's nuclear sites. Rutte responded to inquiries about NATO's position on the strikes and related issues involving Russia, emphasizing the alliance's ongoing commitment to security and international law. Watch for details.

Human Rights Watch (2025-06-24). Prominent Critic of Guinean Junta Abducted, Tortured. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Mohamed Traoré, Guinea 2024. | © 2024 Private | In Guinea early on Saturday morning, at least a half-dozen heavily armed men broke into the home of Mohamed Traoré, a prominent lawyer and former bar association president, assaulted him and his daughter, and then forced him into a car and drove away. Traoré had been publicly critical of the country's military junta, which took power in September 2021.After his abduction in the capital, Conakry, Traoré was found hours later with multiple marks of torture in Bangouyah, about 170 kilometers away, by local residents. The bar association…

Human Rights Watch (2025-06-24). Mozambique: Armed Group's Child Abductions Surge in North. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A mother walks with her daughters in the community of Saul, in the Metuge region of Cabo Delgado province, Mozambique, on March 26, 2024. | © 2024 Juan Luis Rod/AFP via Getty Images…

The Independent (2025-06-24). Conmen fleece doctors seeking 16 Health Service Commission positions. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | More than one thousand doctors have applied to fill just 16 positions recently advertised by the Health Service Commission. Speaking to journalists on Monday as shortlisted candidates sat for their aptitude examinations at Makerere University, Dr. Henry Mwebesa, the Commission's Chairperson, revealed that they had received a total of …

The Independent (2025-06-24). Court throws out Jamilu Mukulu's application for release over rights violations. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The High Court's International Crimes Division has dismissed an application by jailed suspected Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) commander Jamilu Alirabaki Mukulu Kyagulanyi, who sought release on grounds that his fundamental rights were violated during his arrest. The panel of four justices—Susan Okalany, Michael Elubu, Stephen Mubiru, and Dr. Andrew …

The Independent (2025-06-24). Plea Bargain: Teacher gets lenient sentence for sexual assault. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Godfrey Muhumuza, a teacher at Kabojja Junior School, has been sentenced to four and a half years in prison after entering a plea bargain in which he admitted to sexually assaulting a male pupil. The sentence was handed down by the court after Muhumuza voluntarily pleaded guilty, thereby avoiding …

The Independent (2025-06-24). Buvuma farmer turns one cow into thriving agribusiness. independent.co.ug Buvuma, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Buyego Village in Tome Parish, Buvuma District, is home to a remarkable story of transformation driven by the Parish Development Model (PDM). At the center of this success is 35-year-old Muwereza Wako, a father of eight, whose journey from subsistence farming to agribusiness is inspiring his entire community. Just a …

The Independent (2025-06-24). Trump announces ceasefire between Israel, Iran. independent.co.ug NEW YORK, the United States | Xinhua | U.S. President Donald Trump announced Monday that Israel and Iran have reached a formal agreement to implement a complete and total ceasefire, marking what he called the end of the "12-Day War." In a post on his Truth Social platform at 6: 02 p.m. Monday, Trump congratulated both …

The Independent (2025-06-24). David Kabanda nominated in NRM primaries. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Secretary General of the Patriotic League of Uganda, David Kabanda, has been nominated to contest for the NRM party flag in Kasambya Constituency, Mubende District. The Patriotic League of Uganda, where Kabanda serves as Secretary General, is a pressure group led by General Muhoozi Kainerugaba—the Chief of Defence …

ICRC (2025-06-24). Ethiopia: Surgeons trained to save weapon-wounded people's lives in Amhara and Oromia. icrc.org Trauma and reconstructive surgery training…

ICRC (2025-06-24). Syria: the post-release emergency programme. icrc.org Windows to Survival and Hope…

ecns.cn (2025-06-24). Bridge approach collapses on G76 expressway in Guizhou; no casualties reported. ecns.cn A section of the approach to the Houzi River Grand Bridge on the G76 Xiarong Expressway collapsed Tuesday morning following a landslide caused by heavy rainfall. No casualties were reported. The collapse occurred around 7: 40 a.m. near the 1,264-kilometer mark on the Gedou section, which links Guangxi and Duyun in Guizhou Province.

ecns.cn (2025-06-24). ASEAN Express builds new connections with return leg. ecns.cn As a clear whistle pierced the morning air, a freight train, carrying maternal and infant products, cosmetics and medical supplies, departed from Duisburg Port in Germany.

ecns.cn (2025-06-24). Landslide triggers partial collapse of Xiamen-Chengdu Expressway. ecns.cn A section of a bridge on the Xiamen-Chengdu Expressway in Sandu county, Guizhou province, collapsed early Tuesday morning following a landslide.The incident happened at around 7: 40 am as a truck was crossing, however, the driver was rescued by emergency teams, according to the local authorities.

ecns.cn (2025-06-24). Kenya hopes to increase rice production with China's help. ecns.cn Kenya's Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Musalia Mudavadi spoke highly of China's achievements in the field of science and technology, noting the significant potential for cooperation between Kenya and China in technological innovation. He highlighted China's notable progress in rice research, with certain rice varieties demonstrating high yields — an experience of important relevance to Kenya's efforts to enhance food security. He expressed Kenya's hope of improving food security through increased rice production and its readiness to expand cooperation and esta…

ecns.cn (2025-06-24). Gulf airspace reopens, Dubai flights resume after Iran hits US base. ecns.cn "While Dubai Airports is working closely with airlines to maintain approved schedules, some delays or cancellations may still occur," a statement from the Dubai Media Office read.

ecns.cn (2025-06-24). HDU partners with Hikvision to train talent. ecns.cn Over the past four years, 331 HDU graduates from electronic information-related majors have joined Hikvision, many becoming key technical contributors in AI, big data, and software-hardware integration.

ecns.cn (2025-06-24). Singapore, China vow to bolster ties. ecns.cn Wong expressed his country's confidence about the Chinese economy, saying that Singapore is willing to strengthen multilateral communication and coordination with China to uphold free trade.

ecns.cn (2025-06-24). Henan Nanyang: Electricity powers sericulture dream and paints a prosperous picture in Siwan town. ecns.cn Currently, the thousand-mu mulberry gardens in Siwan town, Nanyang city, are at their peak, receiving over 500 visitors per day on average." said the Party branch secretary of Dahuashan village. To meet the industry's electricity demands, State Grid Nanyang Power Supply Company has also launched "one-on-one" exclusive services, established electricity files for key customers, and continuously monitored load changes.

ecns.cn (2025-06-24). Xiamen hosts its first international job fair outside Fujian. ecns.cn Xiamen hosted the 2025 Job Fair for Foreigners in Beijing on Sunday, marking its first international talent recruitment beyond Fujian province.Xiamen hosted the 2025 Job Fair for Foreigners in Beijing on Sunday, marking its first international talent recruitment beyond Fujian province. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]…

ecns.cn (2025-06-24). Chinese foreign minister slams Israel, US for attacks on Iran. ecns.cn China has slammed Israel and the United States for setting a bad example on the world stage through their series of attacks against Iran.

ecns.cn (2025-06-24). UN chief, Gulf leader concerned by Iranian attack on U.S. base in Qatar. ecns.cn The United Nations and the Gulf Cooperation Council have issued statements condemning the Iranian attack on a United States military base in Qatar amid fears of a wider conflict.

ecns.cn (2025-06-24). Netanyahu: Israel agreed to ceasefire with Iran. ecns.cn Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Israel agreed to U.S. President Donald Trump's ceasefire proposal in a statement on Tuesday morning.

ecns.cn (2025-06-24). China vows to protect rights of Chinese companies against EU ban. ecns.cn China has urged the European Union to immediately correct its wrongful practices and pledged to take necessary measures to firmly safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese companies, said the Ministry of Commerce on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2025-06-24). Shanghai-Kunming high-speed rail to increase top speed to 350 km/h. ecns.cn A major section of China's Shanghai-Kunming high-speed railway is set to boost its operating speed to 350 kilometers per hour (217 mph), following successful tests of the Fuxing bullet train that reached 385 kph, railway authorities said.

ecns.cn (2025-06-24). China Consumers Association urges crackdown on extreme eating live-streaming. ecns.cn China Consumers Association (CCA) on Tuesday put forward an initiative calling for the rejection of food waste and the boycott of extreme eating online live-streaming, urging the public to promote a rational, healthy, and civilized dining culture.

ecns.cn (2025-06-24). China opposes EU's protectionist move against Chinese medical devices firms. ecns.cn China firmly opposes the European Union's protectionist move to limit Chinese firms and products from participating in major public procurement tenders of medical devices, China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) said Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2025-06-24). HKSAR urges residents to avoid traveling to Israel, Iran. ecns.cn HKSAR Chief Executive John Lee said on Tuesday the HKSAR immigration department has receive requests for assistance from 21 Hong Kong residents in Israel and Iran.

ecns.cn (2025-06-24). Silt clearing starts on Yellow River before flood season. ecns.cn The Xiaolangdi Reservoir launched the annual water-sediment regulating operation by 2,600 cubic meters per second on Monday.

ecns.cn (2025-06-24). 'The Summit of Tianjin' sightseeing hall opens to public. ecns.cn "The Summit of Tianjin" sightseeing hall on the 79th floor of the TWFC opened to the public on Sunday. Visitors can now enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view of Tianjin's cityscape from a height of 310 meters.

ecns.cn (2025-06-24). Pink lake adds color to desert in N China. ecns.cn The Badian Jaran Desert is the third largest desert in China. It is famous for its five wonders, namely, sandy peaks, singing dunes, colorful lakes, clear springs, and ancient temple.

ecns.cn (2025-06-24). Beijing experiences intense heatwave. ecns.cn The Beijing meteorological observatory on Monday upgraded the alert for high temperatures to orange, the second-highest alert level, forecasting highs of 38 degrees Celsius.

ecns.cn (2025-06-24). Beijing hosts 2025 digital economy conference. ecns.cn The 2025 Global Digital Economy Conference opens on July 2 at Beijing's China National Convention Center in Chaoyang district, featuring enhanced international cooperation and cutting-edge technological displays.

ecns.cn (2025-06-24). Cainiao launches cross-border deliveries to 6 Gulf countries. ecns.cn Cainiao announced on Monday that it has established a cross-border logistics network among six Gulf countries in the Middle East, with the shortest delivery time being three days.

Staff (2025-06-24). Un milagro espirituano llamado Ashley. cubadebate.cu En el municipio espirituano de Cabaiguán, Ashley enfrenta el síndrome de Moebius (único caso en la provincia) con el respaldo de un equipo médico, la entrega inquebrantable de sus padres y el apoyo de toda una comunidad.

A a (2025-06-24). Leggere Tolstoj — e von Clausewitz — a Teheran. strategic-culture.su Una debolezza evidente nel piano di gioco iraniano è che non sembrano avere un piano B | Non spetta alle persone giudicare cià≤ che è giusto o sbagliato. Gli esseri umani hanno sempre sbagliato e continueranno a sbagliare, soprattutto in cià≤ che considerano giusto o sbagliato. ~ Lev Tolstoj, Guerra e pace | Il talento dello stratega consiste nell'individuare il punto decisivo…

Abdul Rahman (2025-06-24). Iran demands Security Council condemn US violations of international law. peoplesdispatch.org Iran reiterated its resolve to retaliate against the US attacks on its three nuclear sites early morning Sunday and demanded that the UN Security Council act and condemn the US violations of the UN charter and various other international laws. | "Based on international law, Iran retains its complete and lawful right to respond to this blatant act of aggression," Iranian ambassador to the UN Amir Saeid Iravani told the world community while

albawaba (2025-06-24). U.S. bans WhatsApp on government devices. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- The U.S. House of Representatives has officially announced a ban on the use of WhatsApp across all government-issued devices, citing serious concerns over data security and user privacy. The popular messaging app has been classified as high-risk due to the lack of encryption for stored data and potential vulnerabilities that could expose sensitive information.Scoop: WhatsApp banned on House staffers' devices

ecns.cn (2025-06-24). Support for sci-tech, research institutions reaping dividends. ecns.cn The Ministry of Finance said China's fiscal expenditure on science and technology totaled 295.3 billion yuan in the first four months, up 3.9 percent year-on-year.

ecns.cn (2025-06-24). Going-global firms focus on brand building. ecns.cn From manufacturing to internet technology, and consumer goods to financial services, Chinese firms in various sectors are looking to expand their presence, as well as attaching more importance to brand building, in overseas markets.

ecns.cn (2025-06-24). Tourists enthused by visa, tax policies. ecns.cn China's recent expansion of its visa exemption program and its refined tax refund policy, coupled with the country's upgraded manufacturing capabilities, have sparked a surge in shopping enthusiasm among international travelers, experts said.

ecns.cn (2025-06-24). EconoScope | China turns trash into green growth, expands waste incineration industry overseas. ecns.cn Recently, the topic of "hungry incinerators" has been trending on Chinese social media. Reports suggest that waste incinerators are so desperate for fuel that they're scrambling for local trash and even importing waste from abroad.

ecns.cn (2025-06-24). Public satisfaction with HKSAR government, chief executive exceeds 65%: Hong Kong media poll. ecns.cn A recent survey conducted by a Hong Kong media outlet revealed that over 65% of respondents expressed satisfaction with the performance of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government and Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu, both approval ratings higher compared to the same survey last year.

ecns.cn (2025-06-24). China's military parade to display new types of combat forces including unmanned, intelligent equipment. ecns.cn China's military parade to be held on Sept. 3 will display new types of combat forces including unmanned, intelligent equipment, the State Council Information Office (SCIO) announced on Tuesday at a press conference.

ecns.cn (2025-06-24). China to unveil new lists of anti-Japanese war memorials, heroes. ecns.cn China is set to release a new list of national-level anti-Japanese war memorial facilities and sites and a new list of renowned heroes, martyrs, and heroic groups from the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, the State Council Information Office announced on Tuesday at a press conference.

ecns.cn (2025-06-24). Chinese peacekeeping troops to participate in Sept. 3 military parade. ecns.cn Chinese troops who have participated in peacekeeping missions will take part in the military parade in Tian'anmen Square, downtown Beijing, on Sept. 3, the State Council Information Office announced on Tuesday at a press conference.

ecns.cn (2025-06-24). Women flexing consumption muscle. ecns.cn Chinese women are emerging as an increasingly powerful and independent consumer demographic, with a rising preference for emotional value, self-care and collectible trends such as Pop Mart's Labubu, according to a survey.

ecns.cn (2025-06-24). Consumption-friendly policies paying off. ecns.cn An international automobile exhibition enables visitors to purchase brand models of mainstream automobiles and take advantage of a national subsidy policy in Beijing on June 12.

ecns.cn (2025-06-24). Xi meets Singaporean PM. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping met with Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong in Beijing on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2025-06-24). China, India agree to strengthen border peace, coordination. ecns.cn Beijing and New Delhi have agreed to maintain peace along the border between China and India and enhance coordination.

ecns.cn (2025-06-24). Iran FM: Ceasefire possible if Israel halts attacks by 4 am local time. ecns.cn Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi indicated willingness for a ceasefire in a message on X in response to claims made by U.S. President Donald Trump regarding a potential ceasefire between Iran and Israel.

ecns.cn (2025-06-24). Chinese foreign minister slams Israel, U.S. for attacks on Iran. ecns.cn China has slammed Israel and the United States for setting a bad example on the world stage through their series of attacks against Iran.

ecns.cn (2025-06-24). Campaign to root out bad behaviors in hospital system. ecns.cn China's top health authority has launched a yearlong campaign aimed at improving the quality of healthcare provided to patients, with a focus on issues such as inadequate risk management, instances of denied admission and privacy breaches.

Elfadil Ibrahim (2025-06-24). Israeli-fueled fantasy to bring back Shah has absolutely no juice. responsiblestatecraft.org The Middle East is a region where history rarely repeats itself exactly, but often rhymes in ways that are both tragic and absurd. | Nowhere is this more apparent than in the current Israeli campaign against Iran. A campaign that, beneath its stated aims of dismantling Iran's nuclear and defense capabilities, harbors a deeper, more outlandish ambition: the hope that toppling the regime could install a friendly government under Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of Iran's last Shah. Perhaps even paving the way for a monarchical restoration. | This is not a policy officially declared in Jerusalem or Washington, but i…

Howard Altman (2025-06-24). Israel-Iran Ceasefire Is Now In Effect (Updated). twz.com U.S. President Donald Trump says Israel and Iran have agreed to a "complete and total ceasefire" set to begin in about six hours. The deal could end fighting that began with See all the latest updates at the bottom of this post. | "CONGRATULATIONS TO EVERYONE!" Trump ex…

ICRC (2025-06-24). Statement from ICRC president on the escalation of major military operations in the Middle East. icrc.org The following is a statement attributable to ICRC president Mirjana Spoljaric on the escalation of major military operations in the Middle East…

J Hagler (2025-06-24). Anti-Trump protest draws 1000 in Idaho. workers.org Coeur d'Alene, Idaho The average person in the U.S. probably hasn't heard of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. If they have, they know it as the previous home base of the "Aryan Nations." In mainstream media, Idaho is often depicted as "far right" and North Idaho in particular as a haven for . . . |

John Catalinotto (2025-06-24). 'I had to become somebody who speaks out against war'. workers.org Interview with Dan Shea, president of the Portland, Oregon, chapter of Veterans For Peace and activist in solidarity work with migrants in the Northwest of the United States. I had three questions for Shea: What life experiences turned him into a political activist and VFP organizer? What has VFP been . . . |

Peoples Dispatch (2025-06-24). Trump announces ceasefire after Iran's retaliatory attack on largest US military base in West Asia. peoplesdispatch.org The ceasefire announcement came less than 48 hours after the US joined Israel's unprovoked aggression on Iran, striking its nuclear sites.

presstv.ir (2025-06-24). 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.

presstv.ir (2025-06-24). 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.

presstv.ir (2025-06-24). 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.

presstv.ir (2025-06-24). 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.

presstv.ir (2025-06-24). California firefighters battling wildfire near Los Angeles. presstv.ir California firefighters battle a fast-moving wildfire.

presstv.ir (2025-06-24). 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.

presstv.ir (2025-06-24). 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.

presstv.ir (2025-06-24). 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.

presstv.ir (2025-06-24). '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.

presstv.ir (2025-06-24). 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.

presstv.ir (2025-06-24). IRGC commander warns US of 'historic lesson' in case of repeated aggression. presstv.ir Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) chief commander, Major General Mohammad Pakpour, has warned the United States that any renewed aggression against Iran would prompt the Islamic Republic to teach Washington a "historic lesson."

presstv.ir (2025-06-24). FM Araghchi thanks Iranian armed forces for 'punishing' Israel for its aggression. presstv.ir Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, in a social media post on Tuesday, expressed gratitude to the "powerful" armed forces on behalf of all Iranians.

SKWAWKBOX (2025-06-24). Israel lobby setting scene for 'Iranian' attacks, raising fears of 'false flag' even higher. skwawkbox.org After former Israeli negotiator warned false flag attacks are likely, US media touting 'Iranian sleeper cells' and US sending decrepit aircraft carrier toward Iran Last week, former Israeli negotiator Daniel Levi told Al Jazeera that the world needs to be "on the lookout for false flag operations" in which Israel attacks US interests and pretends …

Staff (2025-06-24). PSUV: On July 27, We Will Win All 335 Mayoralties in Venezuela. orinocotribune.com Chavismo is fine-tuning the machinery to achieve victory in all 335 mayoral and municipal council elections scheduled for July 27. | The head of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela's (PSUV) Ven25+ Campaign Command, Jorge Rodríguez, explained that "we are fine-tuning all elements of our force to win all mayoralties. We are going for them with all the strength we have developed without stopping." | He said that this week, the training of the 335 municipal commands will be finalized, which will then be coordinated with electoral commissions of Venezuela's 5,338 communal councils. | "We are fine-tuning the machin…

Staff (2025-06-24). Venezuela Proposes Peace Summit Amid Nuclear War Threat. orinocotribune.com Venezuela has submitted to the diplomatic corps accredited in the country (ambassadors and consuls of other nations residing in Venezuela) a proposal to convene a summit of heads of state and government for peace and against war, with the aim of establishing West Asia as a nuclear-weapon-free zone. | In a letter from President Nicolás Maduro addressed to all the presidents of the world, read by Venezuelan Vice President Republic Delcy Rodríguez, reference is made to current conflicts involving Iran, Israel, United States, and Palestine, highlighting that the meeting aims to address the growing danger of a conflic…

WSWS (2025-06-24). Philadelphia educators vote overwhelmingly to authorize first strike in 25 years. wsws.org Members of the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers voted 95 percent in favor of a strike in the same week as 9,000 public sanitation workers voted to do the same, raising the potential for a city-wide shutdown of public services.

WSWS (2025-06-24). ICE detains immigrant in operation inside Riverside Community Hospital in Southern California. wsws.org Allegedly, the nurse who attended to the detainee has also been taken by ICE, placed on administrative leave without pay and now faces possible termination.

WSWS (2025-06-24). European powers serve as accomplices to US-Israeli war against Iran. wsws.org Although the criminal character of the attack on Iran is obvious, and Merz, Macron, and Starmer fear its disastrous consequences, they unconditionally back the aggressors.

WSWS (2025-06-24). Poll shows DSA candidate Mamdani ahead of former governor in New York City Democratic mayoral primary. wsws.org Zohran Mamdani is neck-and-neck or by some polls, ahead, of former governor of New York Andrew Cuomo in New York City's Democratic Primary.

WSWS (2025-06-24). Supreme Court order threatens "thousands" of immigrants with risk of torture and death. wsws.org The 6-3 decision on an emergency appeal by the Trump administration allows deportation of detained immigrants, without notice, to third countries wracked by violence, civil war and mass starvation.

WSWS (2025-06-24). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org A strike by truckers of the National Front of Heavy Cargo Drivers and other logistics unions in Peru met heavy police repression, while locked-out DHL workers in Canada face a management strikebreaking operation.

WSWS (2025-06-24). New Zealand withdraws millions in aid from Cook Islands. wsws.org New Zealand withdrew funding from the tiny Pacific Island state after it reached an agreement with China.

WSWS (2025-06-24). Alfred Brendel, world-famous classical pianist, is dead at 94. wsws.org The Czech-born, Austrian pianist had interests and an international outlook, and was best known for his dedication to the works of Beethoven and Schubert.

WSWS (2025-06-24). Conditions for a financial crisis building up. wsws.org Commercial real estate faces "vulnerabilities" and the massive growth of private credit threatens to become a "locus of contagion" for financial turbulence, according to two recent reports.

WSWS (2025-06-24). Washington pressures Peru to line up with US war policy against China. wsws.org Reversing China's rise as the primary economic partner for Peru and South America would be the equivalent of an economic earthquake, inevitably sparking revolutionary upheavals.

WSWS (2025-06-24). Australian Labor government explicitly backs US assault on Iran. wsws.org Yesterday, after a 24-hour delay, the Albanese government publicly endorsed the Trump administration's criminal attack on Iran, underscoring Labor's commitment to the US military alliance.

WSWS (2025-06-24). Israel continues to bombard Iran after Trump announces ceasefire. wsws.org Israeli warplanes continued a relentless bombardment of Iran on Monday, after US President Donald Trump claimed that Israel and Iran had agreed to a ceasefire.

WSWS (2025-06-24). US protests erupt against imperialist war on Iran: "I'm 100 percent for a general strike" wsws.org Workers, students, and residents voiced strong opposition to imperialist war and support for a general strike at protests this weekend against the US bombing of Iran.

Alice Slater (2025-06-24). The Growing Nuclear Arsenals and Sharpened Rhetoric. pressenza.com The recent report from the Stockholm International Peace Institute (SIPRI), despite its assertion that "understanding the conditions for peaceful solutions to international conflicts is a key part of their work", has just issued alarming news that there is a "clear trend of growing nuclear arsenals, sharpened nuclear rhetoric and the abandonment of arms controls agreements! | The report then goes on to count the many ways that nuclear arsenals are expanding and new and more lethal technology is being developed in a growing number of nuclear weapons states and nuclear wannabe weapons states, bemoaning the "abandon…

Ed Newman (2025-06-24). Iran will halt attacks on Israel only when Tel Aviv stops its aggression. radiohc.cu Tehran, June 24 (RHC) ⚪ Iran's foreign minister said there was no agreement on a ceasefire, but that Tehran had "no intention to continue our response" if Israel stopped its aggression.

Howard Altman (2025-06-24). Israel-Iran Ceasefire Deal Reached (Updated). twz.com U.S. President Donald Trump says Israel and Iran have agreed to a "complete and total ceasefire" set to begin in about six hours. The deal could end fighting that began with "CONGRATULATIONS TO EVERYONE!" Trump exclaimed on his Truth Social site. "It has been fully agre…

Nava J. Thakuria (2025-06-24). AAEA Demands Accountability for Abandoned Oil/Gas Well Operations. pressenza.com Guwahati: Expressing concern over the Sivasagar crude-oil well gas leakage for days, a northeast India-based forum of graduate engineers urged both Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) and Oil India Limited (OIL) to deal honestly with the 'abandoned' wells. Both have the potential to harm human life, property and environment, where the concerned private parties often do not come to take responsibility. | All Assam Engineer's Association (AAEA), in a statement, also appealed to the Union government in New Delhi to help the concerned company officials held accountable for any disaster that takes place on a desert…

newarab (2025-06-24). Did the US destroy Fordow or just delay Iran nuclear programme. newarab.com Commercial satellite imagery indicates the "They just punched through with these MOPs," said David Albright, a former UN nuclear inspector who heads the Institute for Science and International Security, referring to the Ma…

newarab (2025-06-24). Dollar falls in broad risk rally, Trump declares Iran ceasefire. newarab.com The dollar fell on Tuesday while the Australian and New Zealand dollars rose after U.S. President Donald Trump Trump said that a "complete and total" ceasefire between Israel and Iran will go into force with a view to ending the 12-day conflict between the two nations, moments after both sides threatened new attacks. | An Iranian and Qatari official confirmed that Tehran had agree…

newarab (2025-06-24). Drone targets Iraq's Taji military base, no casualties: media. newarab.com An unidentified drone targeted an army radar at There were no casualties, the commander of Baghdad's operations said. | In 2020, the U.S.-led international coalition troops withdrew from the base and handed it over to Iraqi security forces. The base had historically held up to 2,000 coalition members. | The base, 20 km (12 miles) north of Baghdad, had been the site of frequent rocket attacks by…

newarab (2025-06-24). French president says US strikes on Iran not legal. newarab.com "While we can consider there being legitimacy in neutralising nuclear structures in Iran given the objectives we share… There is no legality in these strikes," Macron told reporters during a visit to Norway. | "We have consistently believed from the beginning that this can only be achieved through diplomatic and technical means," the French…

newarab (2025-06-24). In GCC first, Oman introduces income tax for expats and locals. newarab.com Oman will A

newarab (2025-06-24). Global oil firms pull out thousands of foreign staff from Iraq. newarab.com

| Thousands of foreign employees working for At least 4,860 foreign workers have departed from oil…

newarab (2025-06-24). Iran hits US base in Qatar as Doha condemns attack. newarab.com Iran launched missiles at US military bases in Qatar on Monday evening, official media reported, in what state TV called a "powerful" response to Iran's National Security Council confirmed it had attacked the Qatar-based "In…

newarab (2025-06-24). A look at Al Udeid Air Base, US military site that Iran attacked>. newarab.com Iran retaliated Monday for the U.S. attacks on its nuclear sites by A U.S. defense official says no casualties have been reported. | As of this month, the U.S. military had about 40,000 service members in the Middle East, according to a U.S. official. Many of them are on ships at sea as part of a bolstering of forces as the conflict escalated between Israel and Iran, according to the Washing…

newarab (2025-06-24). NATO to take 'quantum leap' with 5% summit pledge: Rutte. newarab.com

newarab (2025-06-24). Pro-Palestine activist Khalil details 104 days in US custody. newarab.com "I shared a dorm with over 70 men, absolutely no privacy, lights on all the time," the 30-year-old said Sunday on the steps of Columbia University, where he was a graduate student. | Khalil, a legal permanent resident in the United States who is married to an A…

newarab (2025-06-24). Putin slams attack on Iran but offers no support to key ally. newarab.com Moscow is a crucial backer of Iran, but has not swung forcefully behind its partner even as the United States launched strikes on its nuclear facilities over the weekend. | "This absolutely unprovoked aggression against Iran is unjustified," Putin said in televised remarks to…

newarab (2025-06-24). Son of Iran shah warns against Khamenei 'lifeline'. newarab.com Europe and the United States should not give a lifeline to the Iranian leadership under

newarab (2025-06-24). Trump announces Iran-Israel ceasefire, as Tehran signals pause. newarab.com Trump appeared to suggest that Israel and Iran would have some time to complete any missions that are underway, at which point the ceasefire would begin in a staged process. | "On the assumption that everything wo…

newarab (2025-06-24). UK moves to designate Palestine Action a 'terror group'. newarab.com The UK government said on Monday it would use anti-terrorism laws to ban the campaign organisation The proscription would put the pro-Palestinian group on a par with Hamas, al-Qaeda or Islamic State [IS] under British law, making it illegal for anyone to promote it or be a member. Those who breached the ban could face up to 14 years in jail. |

newarab (2025-06-24). US citizens in Qatar told to 'shelter in place' as Iran mulls reprisals. newarab.com The United States embassy in Qatar advised Americans there to "shelter in place" Monday, with other Western embassies echoing the warning after Gas-rich Qatar, which lies 190 kilometres (120 miles) south of Iran across the Gulf, is home to the US' largest military base in the region, "Out of an abundance of caution we recommend American…

newarab (2025-06-24). US House Speaker: Not time to consider war powers resolution. newarab.com U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson dismissed efforts on Monday by lawmakers to advance a measure to check President Donald Trump's use of military force against Iran, after Tehran Asked whether he would allow the House of Representatives to vote on a bipartisan resolution, Johnson told reporters: "I don't think this is an appropriate time for a war powers resolution, and I don't think it's necessary." | Republican Representative Thomas Massi…

newarab (2025-06-24). US judge blocks Trump bid to bar international Harvard students. newarab.com A federal judge on Monday blocked President Donald Trump's administration from implementing his plan to U.S. District Judge Allison Burroughs in Boston issued an injunction barring Trump's administration from carrying out its latest bid to curtail Harvard's ability to host international students amid an escalating fight pitting the Republican president against the prestigious Ivy League school. | The preliminary injunction extends a tem…

Pressenza New York (2025-06-24). People's Arms Embargo to Return to Travis Air Force Base to Demand Travis: Stop Sending Weapons to Israel, Stop Aiding Unlawful Mass Deportations AND Disobey All Orders Enabling the Illegal War with Iran. pressenza.com

Pressenza Philippines (2025-06-24). Baguio City's SDG Voluntary Local Review: A Collaborative Journey Toward a Sustainable Future with UNDP. pressenza.com by Genevieve Balance Kupang | Baguio City, Philippines — The "City of Pines" has taken steps towards a sustainable future with the launch of its first Voluntary Local Review (VLR) report held June 10, 2025 at the Ion Hotel. Guided by the mantra of "No One is Left Behind in Our Commitment Towards Sustainability," Baguio City pioneered a comprehensive, inclusive, and data-driven approach to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The event brought together diverse stakeholders, underscoring the collaborative spirit at the heart of Baguio's sustainability journey. Key figures included Mayor Benjami…

editor (2025-06-24). Directive to Iran: retaliation bad; de-escalation good. onlineopinion.com.au De-escalation has become one of those coarse words in severe need of banishment, best kept in an index used by unredeemable hypocrites.

editor (2025-06-24). Australia: we have a city problem! (Part one). onlineopinion.com.au Even on the eve of Federation it was contended that the capitals were congested cesspools. Federation promised decentralisation. It didn't deliver.

eadaily (2025-06-24). Araqchi: Iran's military operations against Israel continued until the last minute. eadaily.com Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said that the military operations of the country's armed forces against Israel continued until the very last minute, until 4.00 local time (3.30 Moscow time).

eadaily (2025-06-24). Less and less resistance: The Russian army is gaining momentum — Mercuris. eadaily.com The Russian army is gaining momentum in the special operation zone. This was stated on the air of The Duran YouTube channel by British military analyst Alexander Mercuris.

eadaily (2025-06-24). Rutte could not answer the question of why Russia would attack NATO. eadaily.com NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte could not answer the journalist's question on what basis he believes that Russia will attack Europe over the next five years.

eadaily (2025-06-24). Trump: Israel and Iran have agreed on a truce. eadaily.com US President Donald Trump said that Israel and Iran have agreed to conclude a truce, which after 24 hours should be "the official end of the 12-day war."

eadaily (2025-06-24). Trump: Israel and Iran will regret the violation of the truce. eadaily.com US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that Iran and Israel allegedly came to him and asked for peace, and warned that both countries have something to lose if there is no truce.

Dean Baker (2025-06-24). Don't Buy the Scare About Social Security. counterpunch.org The release of the 2025 Social Security Trustees Report led to lots of hyperventilating in the media as well as dire warnings about the program facing insolvency. While people can earn a good living pushing scare stories on Social Security, they have little basis in reality. To be clear, the most recent trustees report does show the program facing a shortfall so that in nine years it will not be able to pay full scheduled benefits. But it is important to get a clear picture of what this means.

ecns.cn (2025-06-24). China cracks down on government procurement irregularities. ecns.cn A new notice outlining aspects of the three-year special rectification campaign against illegal and irregular practices in Chinese government procurement was issued on Monday.

ecns.cn (2025-06-24). China's militia for the first time to join in parade to mark victory against Japanese aggression. ecns.cn For the first time, China's militia will participate in a military parade themed around commemorating the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression on Sept. 3 in Beijing, the State Council Information Office of China (SCIO) announced on Tuesday at a press conference.

Editor (2025-06-24). How the US and Israel Used Rafael Grossi to Hijack the IAEA and Start a War on Iran. scheerpost.com By Medea Benjamin and Nicolas J.S. Davies / Common Dreams Rafael Grossi, director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), allowed the IAEA to be used by the United States and Israel—an undeclared nuclear weapons state in long-term violation of IAEA rules—to manufacture a pretext for war on Iran, despite his agency's own conclusion …

Editor (2025-06-24). Spies of Empire: Beware UN-Affiliated Organisations. scheerpost.com Rafael Mariano Grossi, IAEA Director-General, met with the European Union Ambassadors of the Political and Security Committee. IAEA Imagebank, CC BY 2.0 In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a tax-deductible By Kit Klarenb…

Jeff Halper (2025-06-24). Global Palestine: Israel, the Palestinians, the Middle East and the World After the American Attack on Iran. counterpunch.org

Michael Albert (2025-06-24). What Next? Our Movement Measurement Problem and Good Trouble Lives On. counterpunch.org As best I can discern both the No Kings demonstrations with 5 to 7 million participants, but also the pathetic Military March and its minuscule turnout that showed Trump's declining public support were a huge June 14th resistance success. If Trump didn't have the federal government, he would not have much. The trouble is, he

Nazia Nazar (2025-06-24). Friend in Aggression: Why the U.S. is the Real Global Menace. counterpunch.org In an already volatile Middle East, the United States' strike on Iran's nuclear facilities—hot on the heels of Israel's sustained military aggression—has turned tension into tinder. With missiles flying and diplomacy in freefall, what we're witnessing is not just the prelude to another regional war, but the unmasking of a world order where legality is

newleftreview (2025-06-24). David Harvey: On Sraffa's Trail. newleftreview.org David Harvey recalls a lifetime of encounters, actual and intellectual, with the enigmatic Piero Sraffa. Interlocutor of Wittgenstein, Keynes and Robinson; devastating critic of neoclassical economics; helpmeet of Gramsci and rescuer of his Prison Notebooks. Reflections on an éminence grise of twentieth-century intellectual life.

newleftreview (2025-06-24). Ed McNally: Instruments of Empire. newleftreview.org Ed McNally on Hugh Wilford, The CIA: An Imperial History. Antidote to apologias for the US intelligence agency, a periodization from the Truman Doctrine to the 'war on terror'.

newleftreview (2025-06-24). Jiwei Xiao: China's Worker Artists. newleftreview.org Jiwei Xiao on Margaret Hillenbrand, On the Edge. Analysis of working-class precarity as a structure of feeling, manifest in Chinese literary and visual culture.

newleftreview (2025-06-24). Loic Wacquant: Punish to Rule. newleftreview.org If punishment was central to colonial statecraft—police, courts and prisons forming a 'penal triad'—how has this logic mutated since? A comparative survey of the forms of official violence that upheld empires past sheds light on techniques for domesticating today's hyperghettos and banlieues.

newleftreview (2025-06-24). Lola Seaton: Trusting Art? newleftreview.org Replying to Malcolm Bull's hypotheses in NLR 151 on the balance of trust in the artworld and cryptocurrency, Lola Seaton asks what distinguishes readymade works, like Cattelan's banana, from everyday commodities—and what exactly buyers of conceptual art get to own.

newleftreview (2025-06-24). Ross Douthat: Condition of America. newleftreview.org Nick Burns quizzes the New York Times columnist on the contradictory ideological forces and factions driving the second Trump Administration, the strengths and weaknesses of American liberalism and the state of the country that he's described as sinking into economic and cultural stagnation.

newleftreview (2025-06-24). Wang Xiaoming: On Civilization and Its Barbarisms. newleftreview.org Lessons from the history of Chinese thought on the tension between the liberal-democratic internal order of great powers and the imperial 'law of the jungle' to which they subject weaker countries. How to resist their barbarity—how to civilize oneself—without barbarizing others?

newleftreview (2025-06-24). Wolfgang Streeck: The Road Right. newleftreview.org A high-turnout election, sharply polarized around immigration, has brought another centrist coalition to power in Berlin. Wolfgang Streeck offers an unsparing analysis of Germany's political situation as its hardline incoming Chancellor rams through an expansive fiscal revolution and the far-right AfD doubles its seats.

news.un (2025-06-24). What time is it on the Moon? It's all relative… news.un.org Telling the time on the Moon is more complicated than you might think, but answering the question is becoming more important amid a resurgent interest in lunar exploration. The UN is helping to ensure the Moon is governed in a coordinated and peaceful way, and agreeing on a time zone is a central element of international discussions.

Nick Licata (2025-06-24). How Do We Know If Our President is Mentally Unstable? counterpunch.org Congress should pass a law to help select and maintain a stable president in the future. This would require presidents to undergo neurocognitive exams to determine if they are mentally impaired or unstable. To take that step, both parties must move beyond the immediate framework of Trump versus Biden or Republican versus Democrat. As long as Democrats draft any

Richard Rubenstein (2025-06-24). "Iran Can't Have a Nuclear Weapon," Says Trump. Why Not? counterpunch.org The question that nobody wants to talk about — not even Congressional opponents of Trump's potential war against Iran — is why the Iranians can't have a nuclear weapon if they want one. This is not discussed because Americans have been taught to believe that there are good and evil nations and regimes, and that Iran is an evil, "rogue" state that only wants nukes so that the Ayatollahs can use them to destroy Israel.

Robin Philpot — Phil Taylor (2025-06-24). The US Has Bombed Iran: Cast Aside Illusions. counterpunch.org The US has bombed Iran, just as they previously bombed Iraq and Libya. Within days, perhaps hours, we may expect the White House to announce meetings with a willing coalition of Iranian political expats who will be described as a government in exile. The bombing will continue. Obama described the bombing and sanctions strategy as "degrading"

Vojislav Durmanoviƒá (2025-06-24). Serbia: a Weathered but Luminous Star. counterpunch.org "When someone says 'Europe!' to me… I instantly hear the distant thunder of cannons. And I see our homes—burning." — Dervi≈° Su≈°iƒá, "Mother" "When it was to befall the land of Serbia" this past spring, it was not merely so that the institutions of a legal state might do their jobs. It instead opened the

W. T. Whitney (2025-06-24). Fascism and the Dangerous Logic of the Trump Circus. counterpunch.org At first glance, U.S. political life under Trump looks like a sprawling, circuslike affair going nowhere. However, measures are in force hitting at the rule of law and democracy itself and promoting war and turmoil in the wider world. They are so politically dangerous for most Americans as hardly to have appeared accidently. We suggest

Staff (2025-06-24). Turkey denies. Do you believe it? defenddemocracy.press Turkey denies role in US-Israeli strikes on Iran nuclear sites By Al Mayadeen English Jun 23, 2025 Turkey has denied claims that its airspace was used by US or Israeli forces during recent airstrikes on Iran's nuclear facilities, distancing itself from the aggression amid escalating regional tensions. The Turkish government has firmly rejected reports alleging that …

Staff (2025-06-24). Iran victorious as ceasefire with 'Israel' take effect. defenddemocracy.press By Al Mayadeen English Source: Al Mayadeen English Jun 24, 2025 Iran emerges victorious following the Israeli aggression on its territory, forcing "Israel" and the United States to scramble for a ceasefire, namely after its strike yesterday on the US base in Qatar. A thick cloud of smoke rises from a building hit by an …

Staff (2025-06-24). Trump criticizes Russian official 'casually throwing around' about nuclear warhead supplies to Iran. defenddemocracy.press Yasin Gungor | Jun 23, 2025 Deputy chairman of Russia's Security Council claimed 'a number of countries are ready to directly supply Iran with their own nuclear warheads' following US strikes ISTANBUL US President Donald Trump criticized Russian official Dmitry Medvedev on Monday for "casually throwing around" about several countries ready to supply Iran with …

Staff (2025-06-24). Israeli forces storm West Bank towns, shut down Christian sites. defenddemocracy.press By Al Mayadeen English. Source: Al Mayadeen Jun 23, 2025 Israeli occupation forces escalate West Bank raids and al-Quds closures, storming towns, injuring a child, arresting civilians, and shutting Christian religious sites. Israeli occupation forces intensified their assaults across the occupied West Bank and al-Quds on Sunday, launching raids, arrests, and closures that targeted Palestinian …

Staff (2025-06-24). The Mad King's War. defenddemocracy.press Daniel Larison Jun 23, 2025 Trump didn't want to be left out of the action, so he has joined it with no thought for what it will mean for American military personnel or our national interests. The U.S. launched an unprovoked, illegal attack on Iran on Saturday. The president had no authority to order this …

Staff (2025-06-24). Comment les États-Unis et Israà´l ont utilisé Rafael Grossi pour détourner l'AIEA et déclencher une guerre contre l'Iran. defenddemocracy.press 24.06.25 — Other News Par Medea Benjamin* et Nicolas JS Davies* — Common Dreams Rafael Grossi, directeur général de l'Agence internationale de l'énergie atomique (AIEA), a permis que l'AIEA soit utilisée par les États-Unis et Israà´l — un État doté d'armes nucléaires non déclarées en violation à long terme des règles de l'AIEA — pour fabriquer un …

Staff (2025-06-24). Tony Fortin : ´ Nous demandons une commission d'enquête sur la coopération militaire franàßaise avec Israà´l ª. defenddemocracy.press Le 16 Juin 2025 Tony Fortin, Chargé de recherche à l'Observatoire des armements Les révélations du média Disclose sur les livraisons de matériel militaire d'une entreprise franàßaise à Israà´l qui devaient transiter par le port de Marseille et la présence d'entreprises israéliennes d'armement au salon international de l'aéronautique et de l'espace du Bourget, qui se tient du …

Staff (2025-06-24). Israeli warning call to top Iranian general: 'You have 12 hours to escape'. defenddemocracy.press By Warren P. Strobel, Souad Mekhennet and Yeganeh Torbati Jun 23, 2025 An audio recording obtained by The Washington Post is a window into the covert campaign by Israeli intelligence to intimidate and divide Iranian military officials. A gaping hole and evidence of a fire on a building in Tehran on June 13 shows the aftermath …

Staff (2025-06-24). This guy is governing the more powerful country on Earth. God help us. defenddemocracy.press Donald Trump Jun 24, 2025 Iran has officially responded to our Obliteration of their Nuclear Facilities with a very weak response, which we expected, and have very effectively countered. There have been 14 missiles fired — 13 were knocked down, and 1 was "set free," because it was headed in a nonthreatening direction. I am …

Ben Samuels (2025-06-24). Trump says and cease-fire agreed between Israel and Iran. haaretz.com Announcement comes nearly an hour after the U.S. president thanked Iran for advanced warning of its response to American strikes on three nuclear targets, which only consisted of a limited strike on an empty American military base in Qatar…

geo.tv (2025-06-24). Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, others condemn Iran's attack on US base in Qatar. geo.tv This collage of pictures shows Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. — ReutersRegional countries, including Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and…

geo.tv (2025-06-24). Iran dismisses Trump's claim, says no ceasefire agreement yet. geo.tv Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Baghdad, Iraq October 13, 2024. — Reuters Final decision on military operations will be made later, says Araghchi.Says Iran won't respond further if Israel stops aggression."Israel launched war on Iran, not the other way…

geo.tv (2025-06-24). World facing 'most complex' situation in decades: WEF. geo.tv

geo.tv (2025-06-24). Trump brokered ceasefire in call with Netanyahu while US team spoke to Iran. geo.tv Emergency personnel work at an impacted residential site, following a missile attack from Iran on Israel, amid the Israel-Iran conflict, in Be'er Sheva, Israel June 24, 2025. — ReutersVance, Rubio and special envoy Witkoff involved in communications with Iran. Trump says…

geo.tv (2025-06-24). US Supreme Court lifts limits on Trump deporting migrants to countries not their own. geo.tv

Gidi Weitz (2025-06-24). Messianic state of is no less dangerous to Israel than Iran. haaretz.com A sane country would have removed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu from office within the first days after October 7. Now, after striking the Islamic Republic, Netanyahu is an even greater risk than before…

Ido Efrati (2025-06-24). How October 7 is shaping support for Israelis displaced by Iranian missile attacks. haaretz.com 'This will likely take time. It's a national-level crisis and the goal is to strengthen community healthcare services for people who barely escaped with any clothes, let alone their medications,' said Health Minister Uriel Buso…

ICRC (2025-06-24). Confinement, displacement and disruption of livelihoods. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-06-24). Frequently asked questions about the ICRC's work in Yemen. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-06-24). FAQ : ICRC forced to suspend humanitarian activities in support of communities in Niger. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-06-24). Iran: Commemoration of the 75th Anniversary of the Geneva Conventions. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-06-24). Iran: Moot Court Competition Memorial of Henry Dunant. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-06-24). Iran: Photo exhibition on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the ratification of the Geneva Conventions. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-06-24). Iran: Red Cross & Red Crescent Movement partners' advanced workshop for Iranian Red Crescent Society's management. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-06-24). Laos: Seminar for armed forces reaffirms importance of humanitarian law. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-06-24). Musa's Journey of Resilience and Recovery. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-06-24). Niger: The ICRC has been forced to suspend its humanitarian activities on behalf of local communities. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-06-24). Sexual violence in conflict: Victims and survivors need more than words. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-06-24). Somalia's hungry and most vulnerable: Child malnutrition surges amid clinic closures. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-06-24). Tehran: The first International Conference on Disability and Physical Rehabilitation in the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement was held. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-06-24). Ukraine: A birthday and a message of hope. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-06-24). DRC: Health-care system on verge of collapse in North and South Kivu. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-06-24). ICRC president: Civilians will pay the price if global commitment to ban landmines allowed to fracture. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-06-24). Statement from ICRC's Near & Middle East regional director following the escalations of hostilities between Israel and Iran. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-06-24). Middle East: ICRC calls for de-escalation and protection of civilians amid rising tensions. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-06-24). Russia — Ukraine: ICRC supports large-scale repatriation of human remains. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-06-24). ICRC president: Humanity is failing under our collective watch. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-06-24). Israel and the Occupied Territories: ICRC extremely concerned about inability of Nasser Medical Complex to operate amid evacuation orders. icrc.org

ICRC (2025-06-24). Israel and the occupied territories: Red Cross Field Hospital receives twelve mass casualty events in two weeks. icrc.org

ecns.cn (2025-06-24). China to invite foreign leaders and high ranking officials to attend military parade. ecns.cn

Staff (2025-06-24). Venezuela's June 27 Popular Consultation: Youth Present Projects in Community Assemblies. orinocotribune.com

albawaba (2025-06-24). Video: Drone shrapnel falls in the Umm Uthaina area in Jordan. albawaba.com

Editor (2025-06-24). Meet the Israeli Fanatic Running Ted Cruz's Office. scheerpost.com

Editor (2025-06-24). Michael Hudson: War on Iran Is Fight for US Unipolar Control of World. scheerpost.com

Editor (2025-06-24). Trump's ICE Agents Are Arresting US Citizens. GOP Budget Would Hire 10,000 More. scheerpost.com

| Graduating student Jordan Strasser poses for a photograph before Class Day Exercises, part of Harvard University's 374th Commencement, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, US, May 28, 2025. — ReutersA federal judge on Monday blocked President Donald Trump's administr…

Haaretz Podcast (2025-06-24). attack on Iran has strategy, no exit plan, but lots of. haaretz.com

Staff (2025-06-24). Iran denies violating cease-fire as Israel vows retaliation after two missiles launched. haaretz.com

ecns.cn (2025-06-23). Nation's green tech experience coveted. ecns.cn China's valuable experience in sustainable economic development featuring green technological innovations can help other developing countries better balance economic growth and protect ecosystems.

ecns.cn (2025-06-23). Pilot projects turn EVs into batteries for power grid. ecns.cn China's recent pilot projects to use electric vehicles as batteries to shore up power supply on the grid during spikes in demand are expected to create significant opportunities for the sector, said industry experts and company executives.

ecns.cn (2025-06-23). Henan artifacts bring early civilization 'to life'. ecns.cn Visitors to the brand-new museum of the Dahecun ruins will experience a real-life journey through the evolution of Chinese civilization dating to as early as 7,000 to 5,000 years ago.

ecns.cn (2025-06-23). China, Central Asia eye common growth. ecns.cn Over the past two years, China-Central Asia cooperation has witnessed China and the Central Asian countries working together toward modernization, and this will continue on the new journey initiated by the second China-Central Asia Summit.

ecns.cn (2025-06-23). China's Vice Finance Minister meets AmCham delegation. ecns.cn China's Vice Minister of Finance Liao Min met with a delegation from the American Chamber of Commerce in China (AmCham China) in Beijing on June 18, holding in-depth discussions on China-U.S. economic and trade relations.

ecns.cn (2025-06-23). Coast guard conducts patrols near Jinmen amid fishing moratorium. ecns.cn The Fujian Coast Guard conducted routine law enforcement patrols on Monday in waters near Jinmen, an island off the coast of Fujian province, a spokesman for the China Coast Guard said.

ecns.cn (2025-06-23). Xi to attend gathering marking 80th anniversary of victory against Japanese aggression, fascism. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend a gathering marking the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.

ecns.cn (2025-06-23). Lai blasted for saying Taiwan is 'a country'. ecns.cn A Chinese mainland spokesman on Monday condemned remarks by Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te, who asserted the island is "of course a country". The spokesman called Lai's statement a "blatant separatist declaration" that incites cross-Strait confrontation.

ecns.cn (2025-06-23). Chinese FM meets former British Prime Minister Tony Blair in Beijing. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, met with former British Prime Minister Tony Blair in Beijing on Monday.

ecns.cn (2025-06-23). Trump announces ceasefire reached in Israel-Iran war. ecns.cn U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Monday evening that Israel and Iran would soon declare a "total and complete" ceasefire.

ecns.cn (2025-06-23). Ex-drug police chief jailed for corruption. ecns.cn Liu Yuejin, a former national political adviser and chief of China's anti-narcotics police, received a suspended death sentence with a two-year reprieve for accepting more than 121 million yuan ($16.83 million) in bribes, a court in Fujian province announced on Monday.

ecns.cn (2025-06-23). Iran warns of 'crushing' retaliation if U.S. repeats attacks. ecns.cn If the U.S. repeats its aggression against Iran, it will "receive more crushing and regrettable responses that will serve as a lesson for history".

ecns.cn (2025-06-23). China to hold military parade on Sept 3. ecns.cn China to hold military parade on Sept 3 for 80th anniversary of victory against Japanese aggression, fascism.

ecns.cn (2025-06-23). Shanghai Jiao Tong Uni launches scientific super platform. ecns.cn Shanghai Jiao Tong University announced the launch of a cutting-edge super platform for scientific research on Monday, with a goal of breaking down disciplinary boundaries and bridging the gap between academia, industry and research.

ecns.cn (2025-06-23). More rail options offered for summer. ecns.cn China will implement a new national train schedule on July 1 to support the summer travel season, offering more high-speed rail options along popular tourist routes, the national railway operator said on Monday.

ecns.cn (2025-06-23). Inspectors rip cities over air pollution management. ecns.cn Teams from China's high-profile central environmental inspection on Monday criticized authorities in three cities in the Inner Mongolia autonomous region and Shandong province for poor performance in tackling air pollution.

ecns.cn (2025-06-23). Draft aims to strengthen protection for minors. ecns.cn A draft amendment to the Law on Penalties for Administration of Public Security is expected to strengthen protections for minors and bolster efforts to prevent juvenile delinquency.

ecns.cn (2025-06-23). Chinese, UK students unite for conservation. ecns.cn A two-week student program focusing on blue carbon and coastal wetlands is winning praise from British participants for strengthening international collaboration in marine science and conservation.

ecns.cn (2025-06-23). Ongoing battle against drug-related crimes shows significant progress. ecns.cn China has seen a steady decline in drug-related crimes over the past decade, the result of sustained and intensive crackdowns by judicial authorities, according to an official from the country's top court.

ecns.cn (2025-06-23). Alerts issued as heat wave tightens grip on northern region. ecns.cn Orange alerts, the second-highest level of China's three-tier warning system for high temperatures, have been issued for a number of regions as a heat wave continues in northern China.

ecns.cn (2025-06-23). Zimbabwe's Kirsty Coventry takes over IOC presidency. ecns.cn New International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Kirsty Coventry pledged on Monday, International Olympic Day, to strengthen and extend the reach of the Olympic Games, as the Zimbabwe's Olympic swimming champion took over from Thomas Bach in a ceremony in Lausanne, Switzerland.

ecns.cn (2025-06-23). Yiwu for newcomers: Dive into the pinnacle of night-market life. ecns.cn Curious how vibrant Yiwu's nights can get? The answer pulses through the packed Santing Road Night Market. Here you can graze on flavors from every corner of China and beyond—while bumping into traders from all over the globe. When night falls, step onto Santing Road and unlock Yiwu's after-dark groove!

John Feffer (2025-06-24). Martial Law in the United States. counterpunch.org The Trump administration has sidelined Congress, violated the U.S. Constitution, and taken an axe to both the U.S. and the global economies. Trump has issued executive orders that give him unprecedented presidential powers. The courts have blocked many of his policies, but in the budget bill pending in the Senate, there is a clause buried

Tom Engelhardt (2025-06-24). This Is What Democracy Looks Like! counterpunch.org How strange. I've been going to demonstrations for a long, long while now. I began once upon a distant time in opposition to the nightmarish all-American war in Vietnam. And almost 60 years later, that war, in some sense, has come home. Hence, the other day, I found myself at the "No Kings" demonstration in

Ashley (2025-06-24). Saturday 6/28: National Day Of Action. indybay.org #TeslaTakedown Sunnyvale TeslaTakeDown National Day of Action | 750 E El Camino Real, 95087 | find parking nearby, bike, take public transportation | 2: 00- 4: 00 | Bring a sign, a water bottle, wear a hat/sunscreen | (If you do not want to stand, bring a folding chair/stool)…

Felix Feistel (2025-06-24). The Middle East in flames. indybay.org The situation in the Middle East is escalating once again. With an attack on Iran that violates international law, Israel has lit the fuse on a powder keg that now seems ready to explode. Since then, the countries have been at war. However, this conflict has been in the making for some time and ultimately serves the geopolitical and economic interests of the US.

Laborfest.net (2025-06-24). 2025 LaborFest Event Schedule. indybay.org LaborFest commemorates the San Francisco 1934 general strike and the fight for workers power with a monthlong commemoration of events.

Larsen Associates (2025-06-24). Thursday 7/17: DEMOCRACY NOIR + PANEL AND Q&A WITH FILMMAKER CONNIE FIELD. indybay.org Rialto Cinemas Cerrito | 10070 San Pablo AvenueEl Cerrito…

Lee Siu Hin, National Immigrant Solidarity N (2025-06-24). 2025 Summer National Immigrant Solidarity Network News Alert! indybay.org Nationwide Protests Demand: ICE Out of LA!

Leon Kunstenaar (2025-06-24). No War With Iran. indybay.org Simultaneous actions in SF…

Michael Harris (2025-06-24). Saturday 6/28: 25th Anniversary Folsom Juneteenth our unique California Journey From Slavery to Freedom. indybay.org Historic Folsom Lite Rail Station | Leidesdorff Plaza…

MoveOn, Indivisible, WFP, more (2025-06-24). Tuesday 6/24: Rapid Response Action Call: Join in Demanding Fund Health Care, Not Warfare! indybay.org Virtual action rally – join from anywhere | www.facebook.com/moveon/

Orly Noy (2025-06-24). The greatest threat to Israel. indybay.org Looking at Israel, one can be amazed at how infallible and confident of victory this country considers itself to be. Not because of Iran's nuclear program or Palestinian resistance, but because of the blind, arrogant hubris that has gripped an entire nation.

Trans March (2025-06-24). Friday 6/27: Trans March Palestine Contingent. indybay.org Meet at 18th and Dolores – near Mission High School – San Francisco…

Staff (2025-06-24). Corte Suprema de EEUU autoriza deportaciones aceleradas a terceros países. cubadebate.cu La Corte Suprema de Estados Unidos eliminó este lunes una barrera legal clave, permitiendo al Gobierno del presidente Donald Trump reanudar de inmediato la deportación de migrantes hacia naciones que no son sus países de origen. Según expertos, este fallo es otra victoria significativa en la agresiva agenda de deportaciones masivas de la administración.

Staff (2025-06-24). Emiten alerta máxima por peligrosa acumulación de sargazo en costas de Guantánamo. cubadebate.cu El Centro Meteorológico Provincial de Guantánamo, adscrito al Citma, emitió este lunes una alerta máxima por el arribo y concentración masiva de sargazo en las costas de esta provincia oriental cubana. En los últimos días se ha registrado una significativa llegada y acumulación de esta macroalga parda (sargassum) a las costas guantanameras.

Staff (2025-06-24). Trump anuncia alto al fuego total entre Israel e Irán tras 12 días de conflicto. cubadebate.cu El presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, anunció este lunes que Israel e Irán alcanzaron un acuerdo para un alto el fuego que, según sus declaraciones, tiene el potencial de ser "total y completo". El anuncio se produce en medio de una escalada militar que ha mantenido en vilo a la región.

presstv.ir (2025-06-24). True Promise III: Iran unleashes several new-generation missiles in fresh wave. presstv.ir Iranian armed forces carried out the new phase of Operation True Promise III with a barrage of new-generation missiles on Monday.

presstv.ir (2025-06-24). US aggression gives Iranian armed forces 'free hand' for any retaliatory action: Top general. presstv.ir Iran's top general says the US aggression on Iranian nuclear sites has given the country's armed forces a free hand for any retaliatory action…

presstv.ir (2025-06-24). 'Time not on your side': Iran warns US of 'unpredictable' consequences of its aggression. presstv.ir Iran's highest operational command unit has warned the United States about imminent retaliation following aggression on the country's nuclear sites.

presstv.ir (2025-06-24). Israel pushing for full US entry into war to use its missile stockpiles against Iran: Sources. presstv.ir As the imposed war against the Islamic Republic of Iran drags on, the embattled Israeli regime is seeking access to US missile stockpiles in the region, informed sources say.

presstv.ir (2025-06-24). Iran's FM meets Putin; commends Russia's stance after Israeli, US aggression. presstv.ir Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi described Iran-Russia ties as very close and historic in a meeting with President Vladimir Putin in Moscow.

presstv.ir (2025-06-24). Iran's top general vows non-stop operations until Netanyahu is brought to his knees. presstv.ir Iran's top military general has vowed to continue retaliatory operations against the Israeli regime "with full force" until Benjamin Netanyahu is brought to "utter helplessness."

presstv.ir (2025-06-24). For the first time, IRGC uses multi-warhead Ghadr-H missiles against Zionist entity. presstv.ir The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), in a statement on Monday, announced that it used multi-warhead Ghadr ballistic missiles for the first time during the latest phase of Operation True Promise III.

presstv.ir (2025-06-24). Op. Tidings of Victory: Iran pounds US military base in Qatar in retaliatory operation. presstv.ir Iranian armed forces have launched a barrage of missiles at a US military base in Qatar, a day after Iranian nuclear sites were targeted by US bombers.

presstv.ir (2025-06-24). Over 82,000 Yemeni volunteers complete military training course to fight Israel. presstv.ir More than 82,000 volunteers have completed a military training course, qualifying them to take part in battles against the US-backed Israeli regime…

presstv.ir (2025-06-24). Israeli regime's losses from Iran's direct missile hits estimated at $1.3bn: Report. presstv.ir A report states that Iran's retaliatory operations against the Israeli regime have inflicted some $1.3 billion in losses to the regime.

presstv.ir (2025-06-24). Iran's parliament weighing suspension of cooperation with IAEA: Speaker. presstv.ir Iranian parliament is considering a bill to suspend the country's cooperation with the UN nuclear agency due to its inaction over recent Israeli and US attacks on Iranian nuclear sites…

presstv.ir (2025-06-24). Explainer: What makes Sejjil-2 ballistic missile nightmare for the Zionist regime. presstv.ir Sejjil-2 ballistic missile, used by IRGC for the first time during Operation True Promise III, is armed with a warhead of exceptionally destructive power.

presstv.ir (2025-06-24). Iran decided to punish US aggressors; won't accept imposed peace: Def. Min. presstv.ir Iran's defense minister says the country will never yield to forcible reconciliation with aggressors, while condemning the US aggression against the country.

Guest Blogger (2025-06-24). Biden's Offshore Wind Dreams Drowning As Trump Guts Industry. wattsupwiththat.com The offshore wind industry is floundering as President Donald Trump reverses Biden-era policies designed to boost the industrialization of America's oceans.

Guest Blogger (2025-06-24). Reality Check for Gen Z: 'Green' Energy Requires Wealth. wattsupwiththat.com Privileged Westerners who have never known anything approaching a struggle to survive should be cautious to abandon the vehicle of our prosperity. Eventually, we will need cleaner energy. Nobody is happy to see factories belching out smog, or giant oil spills destroying marine ecosystems. But the solution isn't to stymie development or impose ascetic restrictions on energy. We need to unburden the industry so that market solutions can become more efficient and more accessible.

hindustantimes (2025-06-24). Iran to attack..? US called out during Army's supreme commander's threat speech. hindustantimes.com Tehran's top military commander delivered a fiery address on June 23, 2025, vowing that Iran's armed forces are fully prepared to confront and "humiliate" U.S. and Israeli adversaries. In a televised rally in Tehran, the Iranian army chief rallied troops, declaring, "We will fight for victory!" and promising a decisive response to any aggression. Watch for more…

A Guest Author (2025-06-24). Why Iran attacked U.S. base in Qatar. workers.org Iran's Supreme National Security Council issued the following statement on Resistance News Network on June 23, 2025: The attack on the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar is a response that falls within the framework of reciprocal retaliation and is consistent with international law and the right of legitimate defense. . . . |

Staff (2025-06-24). US Rep. Salazar Calls for Bombing of Venezuela, Cuba and Nicaragua (+Venezuela's Defense Minister Oil). orinocotribune.com Caracas ( On Sunday, June 23, the former television host and Florida representative Salaz…

geo.tv (2025-06-24). Israel and Iran agree on ceasefire to end 12-day war, says Trump. geo.tv A woman stands on a street, amid the Iran-Israel conflict, in Tehran, Iran, June 23, 2025. — ReutersIsraeli military says missile fired from Iran.Iran's foreign minister says there is no agreement yet.White House: Israel on board as long as no more attacks.

geo.tv (2025-06-24). US hit by first extreme heat wave of the year. geo.tv A person stands with an umbrella in midtown Manhattan on June 23, 2025 after an excessive heat warning was issued for the New York City area. — AFPNEW YORK: A potentially life-threatening heat wave enveloped the eastern third of the United States on Monday impacting nearly 160…

Editor (2025-06-24). Why Workers World defends Iran. workers.org Why is it important for the worldwide movement to defend Iran? Is it because this country of 92 million people was recently bombed by the U.S.-backed zionist regime of Israel on June 12, followed by the bombing of its three nuclear reactors by the Pentagon on June 22? Is it . . . |

Jack Rasmus (2025-06-24). Trump's 'Forever War': USA Attacks Iran. counterpunch.org After promising during his 2024 election campaign to end the country's quarter century of 'forever wars'—on June 21, 2025 Trump started yet another 'forever war' by bombing Iran at multiple locations. He thus declared war today on Iran without a formal declaration, much like Japan did with the USA on December 7, 1941.

Ed Newman (2025-06-23). Amnesty finds Israel completely razed southern Gaza town in more evidence of Israel's genocide. radiohc.cu London, June 24 (RHC) ⚪ While the world is focused on Iran, Israel is continuing its massacres in Gaza. Israeli attacks killed over 200 Palestinians over the past three days including many who were killed while waiting to receive humanitarian aid.

Ed Newman (2025-06-23). Norwegian Refugee Council says energy crisis adds to survival threats in war-torn Gaza. radiohc.cu Olso, June 24 (RHC) ⚪ The "deliberate denial of energy access", like electricity and fuel, "undermines fundamental human needs" in the war-torn enclave, a report published by the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) cautioned. The alert is just the latest regarding the dire humanitarian crisis in Gaza, which is driven by Israel's blockade amid its war against Hamas.

APR editor (2025-06-23). Calls for New Zealand to denounce United States attack on Iran. asiapacificreport.nz By Lillian Hanly, RNZ News political reporter Prominent lawyers are joining opposition parties as they call for the New Zealand government to denounce the United States attack on Iranian nuclear facilities. Iranian New Zealander and lawyer Arman Askarany said the New Zealand government was showing "indifference". It comes as acting Prime Minister David Seymour told…

Ana Vraƒçar (2025-06-23). Thousands protest in The Hague ahead of NATO summit. peoplesdispatch.org Thousands of people took to the streets of The Hague on June 22 to protest against a looming increase in NATO contributions by European member states. A day before, activists gathered for a counter-NATO conference, while European leaders prepared to arrive in the Netherlands for the alliance's meeting. Their aim, according to the "As world leaders prepare to meet behind closed doors on June 24-25, voices…

Ed Newman (2025-06-23). Sources say Israel pushing for full U.S. entry into war to use its missile stockpiles against Iran. radiohc.cu Washington, June 24 (RHC) ⚪ As the imposed war against the Islamic Republic of Iran drags on, the embattled Israeli regime is seeking access to U.S. missile stockpiles in the region, informed sources say.

Ed Newman (2025-06-23). Shipping giant Maersk divests from companies linked to Israeli settlements. radiohc.cu Copenhagen, June 24 (RHC) ⚪ Maersk will cut ties with companies linked to illegal Israeli settlements on the occupied West Bank, the Danish shipping giant has said.

Ed Newman (2025-06-23). British government to ban activist group Palestine Action after air force base breach. radiohc.cu London, June 24 (RHC) ⚪ In the United Kingdom, the group Palestine Action carried out a major protest in London on Monday amid reports the Labour government of Keir Starmer will announce a ban on the direct action group under Britain's Terrorism Act.

Ed Newman (2025-06-23). Report says many countries privately condemn U.S. aggression against nuclear sites. radiohc.cu United Nations, June 24 (RHC) ⚪ Many countries have expressed condemnation of the unlawful American aggression against Iran's peaceful nuclear sites in "private" contacts with Tehran, according to a report.

Juan Carlos Dominguez Taño (2025-06-23). Camaguey gets ready for San Juan celebrations. plenglish.com Camaguey, Cuba, June 23 (Prensa Latina) Everything is ready in Camaguey for San Juan, one of Cuba's most emblematic celebrations, which begins tomorrow, June 24, and runs through the 29th.

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