(2025-06-26). Israeli airstrikes kill dozens of displaced Palestinians in Gaza school bombing. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- The Israeli military continues its deadly offensive across Gaza and the occupied West Bank, killing at least 21 Palestinians since dawn Thursday, including aid seekers, women, and children, according to hospital sources and rights groups.In Gaza, 20 people were killed in airstrikes, including nine in a direct bombing of a school sheltering displaced families in the Sheikh Radwan neighborhood. Medical sources told Anadolu Agency that at least 21 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli fire since early morning, among them three civilians trying to access humanitarian aid.The Government Media Office in Ga…
(2025-06-26). US Alliance-Backed Genocidal Apartheid Israel: The Last European Settler Colonialism Project. libya360.wordpress.com Dr Gideon Polya An aerial photo shows displaced people walking toward Gaza City on Jan. 27, after crossing the Netzarim corridor from the southern Gaza Strip. AFP via Getty Images After WW2 the hundreds of millions of subjects of European colonialism demanded self-determination from their war-weakened colonial rulers. The struggle was eventually largely successful, but…
(2025-06-26). Israel to block food again after WFP gets one aid convoy into Gaza. skwawkbox.org 
Genocidal occupation is determined to keep its victims deprived of food and hope After Israel slaughtered hundreds of Palestinians in Gaza over the last couple of days and around 400,000 people since October 2023, there was a tiny ray of light for the people as the World Food Programme (WFP) and UNICEF managed to get …
(2025-06-26). Red Sea Ambitions: Ethiopia's Assertive Posturing and Its Geopolitical Consequences. moderndiplomacy.eu Ethiopia's embattled Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed—who garnered a Nobel Peace Prize under contentious and arguably premature circumstances—now seems to be adopting the hardline tactics of leaders like Benjamin Netanyahu in Gaza and Vladimir Putin in Crimea. His recent rhetoric and military posturing point to a significant shift toward assertive, even expansionist, regional ambitions, with a …
(2025-06-26). Ancient Treasures from Gaza on Display in Paris at Institute du Monde Arabe. indybay.org While the genocide taking place in Gaza is constantly in the news, the history of Gaza as an historical crossroads of civilization has been overlooked and little-appreciated even before the horrific circumstances that exist there today. | As a war-torn enclave now almost completely leveled, the patrimony of its history has been the subject of archaeologists and others in their race against war to save its legacy before it is completely erased through Israel's constant bombing, killings and destruction…
(2025-06-26). Out of War or Deeper In? EU Summit Tackles Global Crises. thinktank.pk The European Union's one-day summit on June 26, 2025, in Brussels was a pivotal moment, addressing a volatile mix of geopolitical crises and domestic priorities. From the fragile Israel-Iran ceasefire to Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine, the Gaza humanitarian catastrophe, and internal challenges like competitiveness and climate goals, the summit underscored Europe's complex position in …
(2025-06-26). Cracking My Shell: Thoughts on Emotional Detachment the Gaza War. counterpunch.org 
Every spring, someone in my town posts hand-drawn TURTLE CROSSING signs near the roads where turtles lay their eggs. I'd never actually seen one crossing and used to wonder why anyone bothered with these signs. But then yesterday, I spotted a small painted turtle inching across the road, likely returning to the pond after burying
(2025-06-26). Israeli army's fresh Gaza attacks kill 35 Palestinians, injure dozens. dailysabah.com Israeli forces on Thursday killed 35 more Palestinians, including four individuals waiting to receive humanitarian aid, rescue workers in Gaza confirmed. | Mahmud Bassal, spokespers…
(2025-06-26). to die Palestinians watch world move on from Gaza war after Israel-Iran deal. haaretz.com 'It's like the world dodged World War III, and then moved on,' says a young Palestinian man, who is losing hope while the world celebrates a diplomatic win. 'Gaza is celebrating nothing'…
(2025-06-26). Netanyahu halts north Gaza aid after Smotrich threatens to quit coalition over alleged Hamas access. haaretz.com Far-right minister Smotrich threatened to leave PM Netanyahu's coalition during a cabinet meeting after a video was circulated on social media that allegedly showed armed individuals on aid trucks in Gaza…
(2025-06-26). Israeli settler rampage kills 3 in West Bank as bombardment of Gaza claims dozens of lives. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Israeli settlers, backed by occupation forces, launched violent and coordinated attacks on the Palestinian village of Kafr Malik, northeast of Ramallah, setting fire to homes, vehicles, and private property in a renewed wave of settler terrorism across the occupied West Bank. Armed settlers, under military protection, stormed the village while Israeli soldiers opened live fire directly at Palestinians, killing at least three and injuring seven others.Breaking | Israeli settlers set Palestinian property, including residential homes and vehicles, on fire during their attack on the Kafr Malik village north…
(2025-06-26). NYC Democratic Mayoral Primary Puts Gaza in Focus. scheerpost.com
(2025-06-26). 'No breakthrough' in Gaza truce efforts: Report. thecradle.co
(2025-06-26). Trump forced an end to the Iran war. Is war in Gaza next? haaretz.com
(2025-06-26). ICRC Humanitarian Visa d'or Award: Saher Alghorra honoured for his photojournalism on civilians in Gaza. icrc.org
(2025-06-26). ICRC mourns colleague killed in Gaza. icrc.org
(2025-06-26). Israel-funded CAA boasts of persuading Starmer regime to ban anti-genocide Palestine Action. skwawkbox.org 
'Apartheid apologists' whose CEO falsely claimed he was stopped by police for crossing road near Palestine protest, take credit for proscription move An Israel lobby group that has repeatedly been funded by an Israeli government front group has claimed that the Starmer government's move to ban — proscribe — anti-genocide activist group Palestine Action (PA) …
(2025-06-26). Act Now= Stop World War Three and The Second Nazi Holocaust. indybay.org Holocaust Part Two— | Israeli Fascists' ongoing genocide of Palestinians is leading to World War Three…
(2025-06-26). The Supreme Court Dealt A Blow to Trans Rights. How to Take Action. aclu.org Last week, the Supreme Court dealt a devastating blow to trans youth, their families and the communities that support them. In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court ruled in Skrmetti v. U.S. that SB1— Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for minors —does not illegally discriminate against individuals on the basis of sex or transgender status. This allows Tennessee, and any other states that may choose to follow its discriminatory lead, to ban medically-necessary health care for minors. | As one of the Tennessee parents challenging this ban put it, "the Supreme Court's ruling on Wednesday will…
(2025-06-26). Cuba venció a Serbia en la Liga de Naciones de Voleibol. radiohc.cu La Habana, 26 jun (RHC) El equipo masculino de Cuba venció este jueves 3-1 al anfitrión de Serbia, en la continuación de la Liga de Naciones de Voleibol (VNL, por sus siglas en inglés), con sede en Belgrado.
(2025-06-26). Mortalidad Infantil en Sancti Spíritus, más allá de las cifras (+Fotos). radiohc.cu Desde un consultorio del médico y enfermera de la familia ubicado en los parajes recónditos de Gavilanes, Fomento, o en la Sala de Neonatología del Hospital General Provincial Camilo Cienfuegos, la radiografía al Programa de Atención Materno Infantil (PAMI) revela la esencia humanista de la Revolución cubana: "Nada es más importante que un niño".
(2025-06-26). war in Gaza has killed over 17,000 children. These are the stories of 28 of them. haaretz.com Hind pleaded for help for hours. Youssef was killed while watching cartoons. Yaqeen wanted to be a YouTube star — and died in a bombing. Behind the staggering death toll of 17,000 children in Gaza are faces, names, and dreams that will never be realized…
(2025-06-26). Calmar a la bestia. radiohc.cu Los 32 miembros de la OTAN, se reunieron desde el pasado martes en la capital de los Países Bajos, con una agenda minimalista para evitar una catástrofe. "Nos vamos a reunir en un momento verdaderamente histórico, con desafíos significativos y crecientes para nuestra seguridad.
(2025-06-26). Vicepresidente de Cuba llama a fortalecer producción agropecuaria pinera (+Foto). radiohc.cu La Habana, 26 jun (RHC) El vicepresidente de la República de Cuba, Salvador Valdés Mesa reiteró este jueves la necesidad de asegurar el suministro de alimentos básicos a la población, a partir del fortalecimiento de la producción agropecuaria en la Isla de la Juventud.
(2025-06-26). Cuba reitera compromiso con los principios de la Carta de la ONU. radiohc.cu La Habana, 26 jun (RHC) El representante permanente de Cuba ante la Organización de las Naciones Unidas (ONU), Ernesto Soberón Guzmán reiteró este jueves en Nueva York el compromiso firme e invariable de su país con los principios fundacionales de la Organización.
(2025-06-26). Presidente Díaz-Canel ratificó voluntad de cooperación con la UEEA (+Foto). radiohc.cu La Habana, 26 jun (RHC) El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel ratificó este jueves en Minsk, capital de la República de Belarús, la voluntad de avanzar en la cooperación con la Unión Económica Euroasiática (UEEA).
(2025-06-26). Alto dirigente del Partido Comunista de Cuba verifica preparativos del 26 en Ciego de àÅvila (+Fotos). radiohc.cu La Habana, 26 jun (RHC) El miembro del Buró Político y secretario de Organización del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC), Roberto Morales Ojeda, llamó este jueves a hacer de Ciego de àÅvila una sede del 26 de Julio que tenga reflejo en cada uno de sus ciudadanos, desde sus lugares de residencia y centros laborales.
(2025-06-26). Sudáfrica llama en reunión del G20 a la cooperación global. radiohc.cu Sun City, Sudáfrica, 26 jun (RHC) El Canciller sudafricano, Ronald Lamola, instó hoy aquí, a los países del G20 a transformar el modelo global de extracción de minerales y fortalecer la cooperación multilateral, en un contexto de tensiones geoeconómicas y crisis humanitarias.
(2025-06-26). Coloquio en Cuba evoca histórico encuentro entre Fidel y Hemingway. radiohc.cu La Habana, 26 jun (RHC) El XX Coloquio Internacional Ernest Hemingway que tiene lugar en el capitalino Edificio de Arte Universal del Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes, evocará hoy el histórico encuentro entre Fidel Castro y el escritor estadounidense en La Habana, entre otras actividades que traen a debate la figura del autor de El viejo y el mar.
(2025-06-26). Tortuga marina anida frente a Hotel Meliá Costa Rey, en Cayo Coco. radiohc.cu Ciego de àÅvila, 26 jun (RHC) A las finas y blancas arenas y aguas verdeazules de Playa Las Coloradas, en Cayo Coco, se suma un nuevo atractivo, sobre todo para los amantes de la naturaleza: la anidación de una tortuga en el segmento de balneario próximo al Hotel Meliá Costa Rey.
(2025-06-26). Diálogo en honor a Hart y su pasión por Fusterlandia. radiohc.cu La Habana, 26 jun (RHC) El espacio "Entre nos", dedicado a fomentar el debate y la crítica sobre las artes visuales en Cuba, celebró su habitual encuentro en la sede del Consejo Nacional de las Artes Plásticas (CNAP), en honor a la memoria de Armando Hart Dávalos y las interacciones del político e intelectual con el emblemático proyecto Fusterlandia, creado por el ceramista, dibujante, pintor y grabador José Fuster.
(2025-06-26). Programa Mundial de Alimentos destina fondos a Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 26 jun (RHC) En el ciclo de cooperación 2021-2025, el Programa Mundial de Alimentos (PMA o WFP, por sus siglas en inglés) ha tenido disponible 57,9 millones de dólares para la ejecución de sus proyectos en apoyo a la Seguridad Alimentaria y Nutricional de Cuba.
(2025-06-26). Sostiene Camagàºey programas sociales a pesar de dificultades. radiohc.cu Camagàºey, 26 jun (RHC) En la provincia de Camagàºey se sostienen los programas sociales, en medio de un complejo contexto socioeconómico, en el que destaca la atención a más de 14 mil núcleos vulnerables mediante prestaciones económicas, de servicios y la entrega de recursos.
(2025-06-26). I Foro Multidestino Cuba busca fortalecer alianzas en el turismo. radiohc.cu La Habana, 26 jun (RHC) El I Foro Multidestino Cuba 2025 iniciará hoy en el hotel Meliá Cohiba, de esta capital, y se extenderá hasta mañana viernes.
(2025-06-26). Conocida clave retarda envejecimiento y preserva la lucidez mental. radiohc.cu Washington, 26 jun (RHC) Numerosos estudios científicos exhortan hoy a practicar ejercicio físico y no posponer el momento de empezar a cuidarse seriamente para mantener la lucidez y ralentizar el deterioro cognitivo que se manifiesta con la edad.
(2025-06-26). Presidente de Cuba cumple su segundo día de visita oficial a Belasús. radiohc.cu La Habana, 26 jun (RHC) El presidente de la República de Cuba Miguel Díaz-Canel, en su segundo día de visita oficial a Belarús, visitó la Sociedad Anónima Pública "Planta de Tractores de Minks" (MTZ), con una larga historia de relación con Cuba…
(2025-06-26). Díaz-Canel visitó empresa farmacéutica de la República de Belarús. radiohc.cu La Habana, 26 jun (RHC) El Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista y Presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, visitó en la tarde de este miércoles la empresa farmacéutica más grande de la República de Belarús, Belmedpreparaty.
(2025-06-26). Vuelo Air China concreta primera transportación de carga a Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 26 jun (RHC) Air China concretó su primera transportación de cargas como parte de su vuelo regular hacia La Habana, nueva posibilidad para transformar el intercambio comercial y fortalecer los lazos bilaterales, informó hoy el ministro de Transporte, Eduardo Rodríguez.
(2025-06-26). Samidoun Brussels joins delegation to Iranian embassy in Brussels. samidoun.net 
As part of a joint delegation of several grassroots organizations in Brussels, Belgium, Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network participated in a joint meeting with the Iranian Ambassador to Belgium and Luxembourg, Mr. Seyyed Mohammad Ali Robatjazi. The delegation included representatives from the Palestinian Alternative Revolutionary Path Movement (Masar Badil), the Samidoun Network in Brussels, Bruxelles …
(2025-06-26). OPINION Ceasefire: What It Is and Isn't. themedialine.org 
(2025-06-26). Iran's Nuclear Threat Isn't Over, Experts Warn After Ceasefire. themedialine.org 
(2025-06-26). Khamenei Claims Iran 'Slapped' US, Downplays Damage From Nuclear Strikes as Tensions Simmer. themedialine.org 
(2025-06-26). Trump Says US, Iran To Hold Talks as Envoy Witkoff Sets Red Line on Enrichment, Weaponization. themedialine.org 
(2025-06-26). Egypt To Restart Gas Supply to Factories After Israel-Iran Fighting Disrupts Flow. themedialine.org 
(2025-06-26). Poll Shows Modest Gains for Netanyahu, but Coalition Still Lacks Majority. themedialine.org 
(2025-06-26). Whitfield removed as dtic Deputy Minister. sanews.gov.za Whitfield removed as dtic Deputy Minister | President Cyril Ramaphosa has removed Andrew Whitfield from his position as the Deputy Minister of the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic). | President Ramaphosa thanked Whitfield for the time he served in the Government of National Unity (GNU). | According to the Presidency, his removal was in accordance with Section 93(1) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996. | The Presidency has not indicated any intention to conduct a wholesale Cabinet reshuffle. — SAnews.gov.za ⚪ Edwin |
(2025-06-26). Eastern Cape flood death toll increases to 101. sanews.gov.za Eastern Cape flood death toll increases to 101 | The death toll from the devastating floods that struck the Eastern Cape earlier this month has risen to 101, the provincial government confirmed on Thursday. | Briefing the media on the provincial government's response to the June disaster incident on Thursday, Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) MEC, Zolile Williams, said the victims include 63 adults and 38 children, with 32 children identified as learners, while two remain missing. | The OR Tambo and Amathole Districts remained the most severely affected areas due to loss of lives and the disp…
(2025-06-26). Mpumalanga Health PPE contracts 'invalid and unlawful'. sanews.gov.za Mpumalanga Health PPE contracts 'invalid and unlawful' | The Special Tribunal has declared two personal protective equipment (PPE) contracts awarded by the Mpumalanga Health Department as unlawful and invalid. ⚪ The two contracts — worth a combined R9 million — were awarded to Vitae Zoe to supply 3000 infrared non-contact digital body temperature devices, as well as an additional 1000 devices. ⚪ The contracts were set aside following an approach to the court by the Special Investigating Unit (SIU). ⚪ "Furthermore, the Tribunal ordered it to implement financial accountability measures for Vitae Zoe,…
(2025-06-26). IMC to ensure prudence on the funding of the National Dialogue. sanews.gov.za IMC to ensure prudence on the funding of the National Dialogue | Cabinet has directed the Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) on the National Dialogue to ensure prudence with the funding of the initiative, following concerns raised by the public on how much government would spend on it. | "Cabinet has noted public concerns about the estimate Budget for the National Dialogue and wishes to clarify that the proposed Budget has not yet been taken through the established government budgeting processes or considered by the IMC that is chaired by the Deputy President. | "Cabinet is fully cognisant of the current fiscal c…
(2025-06-26). Lamola warns of rising global tensions and urges diplomatic solutions. sanews.gov.za Lamola warns of rising global tensions and urges diplomatic solutions | International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola has issued a stark warning about escalating global tensions, stressing the critical need for diplomatic intervention and multilateral cooperation. | "We find ourselves in an evolving global disorder that brings with it many perils for the weak and vulnerable," Lamola said of the geopolitical challenges facing the world. | The Minister highlighted several flashpoints threatening international stability, including the conflicts in Sudan, which he called "not only a crisis but also a…
(2025-06-26). Cabinet briefed on SANDF withdrawal from the DRC. sanews.gov.za Cabinet briefed on SANDF withdrawal from the DRC | Cabinet has been briefed on the phased arrival of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) troops from the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). ⚪ This follows the Southern African Development Community (SADC) decision to terminate the Southern African Development Community Mission in the DRC (SAMIDRC) intervention. ⚪ "About 1 718 SANDF troops have now arrived in the country, and more are expected to arrive over the next few weeks. Cabinet reaffirmed South Africa's continued commitment to a peaceful, stable and prosperous Southern African region a…
(2025-06-26). World Bank loan 'aligned with National Treasury's principles'. sanews.gov.za World Bank loan 'aligned with National Treasury's principles' | The recently announced US$1.5 billion Development Policy Loan Agreement signed between the South African government and the World Bank will be used to unlock infrastructure bottlenecks in South Africa. | This according to Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni who held a post-Cabinet media briefing in Cape Town on Thursday. | National Treasury announced the loan agreement in a statement on Monday. | "Cabinet was updated on the US$1.5 billion Development Policy Loan Agreement signed between the South African government and the World Bank that…
(2025-06-26). R11 billion assets linked to State Capture Commission recovered. sanews.gov.za R11 billion assets linked to State Capture Commission recovered | As government continues to implement the President's response to the recommendations of the State Capture Commission report, the asset recovery linked to the commission has increased from R2.9 billion in October 2022 to R11 billion by March 2025. | This was revealed by Minister in The Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, on Thursday, during a media briefing in Cape Town, on the outcomes of a Cabinet meeting that was held on Wednesday. | "Cabinet was briefed about substantial progress made in the implementation of the recommendations of the State Captu…
(2025-06-26). City of Cape Town urges caution amid heavy rainfall. sanews.gov.za City of Cape Town urges caution amid heavy rainfall | The City of Cape Town has called on motorists to exercise extreme caution and avoid driving through flooded areas and low-water crossings, as heavy rainfall continues to affect multiple parts of the city. | The warning comes amid ongoing downpours that have led to the temporary flooding of low-lying areas. | City's Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Urban Mobility, Rob Quintas, said the sheer volume of ongoing rainfall has caused vleis, rivers and canals to reach capacity. | "This causes water to back up in the stormwater system and onto our roads which…
(2025-06-26). Let UN lead peaceful dispute resolution in Israel, Iran conflict. sanews.gov.za Let UN lead peaceful dispute resolution in Israel, Iran conflict | The South African government has called for the immediate de-escalation of hostilities between Israel and the Islamic Republic of Iran. | The two countries traded air strikes earlier this month. | Speaking during a media briefing on the outcomes of a Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday, Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni said Cabinet was "deeply concerned about escalation of hostilities between Israel and the Islamic Republic of Iran, along with airstrikes by the United States of America". | "The ongoing attacks by both countries has le…
(2025-06-26). The Road to Fascism is Paved with Liberal Intentions. realprogressives.org 
(2025-06-26). Chicago residents risk daily lead exposure from toxic pipes. Replacing them will take decades. grist.org 
(2025-06-26). Why many low-income households can't afford this free home improvement program. grist.org 
The federal Weatherization Assistance Program is
(2025-06-26). Video: Mossad terrorists caught on tape threatening Iranian officials and their families: rebel or we'll kill you. skwawkbox.org 
Child killers will be child killers The Washington Post has published translated audio of a call — one of twenty such calls made to senior Iranian army officers — giving them twelve hours to betray their country, flee and produce a video denouncing their government, or they and their families would be murdered: I can …
(2025-06-26). Why Would I Post This Here? smoothiex12.blogspot.com Very simple, I periodically watch all types of crime shows which have a twist in characters entangled in all kinds of mischief ⚪ did it for many years. But it is one thing to post what I know, totally another ⚪ you don't have to go beyond the first case in the video ⚪ when a very famous FBI profiler Candice Delong explains to you what I am trying to convey for a long, almost Delong (yeah, I know ⚪ dad's joke) time.
So, while Candice talks about deadly types in real everyday life, listen to what she says about narcissists ⚪ they are insecure. Narcissism and insecurity, complex of inferiority are the two sides of…
(2025-06-26). South-South Cooperation Vital Amid Uncertainty. infobrics.org The Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN, is pivoting toward strengthened South-South cooperation with BRICS amid escalating US trade barriers and global protectionist trends…
(2025-06-26). BRICS symbolizes rise of Global South and new geostrategic alignment. infobrics.org The 21st century is on the path to becoming multipolar.
(2025-06-26). Internal divisions emerging in Ukrainian nationalist units. infobrics.org Neo-Nazi leaders are vying for power and causing problems in the internal structures of the Ukrainian fascist movement.
(2025-06-26). Is NATO sidelining Turkey? "Turkish Question" in alliance risks weakening its Southeastern flank. infobrics.org Erdogan demands unconditional NATO defense trade access and bids to host the 2026 summit. Amid ever persistent tensions over Turkey's S-400 purchase and exclusion from F-35 programs, Turkey's pragmatic foreign policy stirs debate about its NATO role. Critics highlight Turkey's strategic autonomy, and raise questions about alliance unity. One may argue there is a "Turkish Question" within the West today.
(2025-06-26). Israel-Iran war once again exposed the ineffectiveness of US ABM systems. infobrics.org Up to 80 interceptors were fired at incoming Iranian missiles, with mixed results, at best. The cost of a single interceptor is up to $13 million, meaning that the US wasted over a billion dollars in munitions alone (in less than two weeks, mind you). In any sort of a prolonged war of attrition, this would've been simply unsustainable. Worse yet, this is without even counting the total expenditure of operating such complex ABM systems.
(2025-06-26). Headlines for June 26, 2025. democracynow.org Trump Pushes Back Over Leaked Report Finding US Bombs Failed to Destroy Iran's Nuclear Program, Iran's Supreme Leader Claims Victory over Israel in First Public Remarks Since Ceasefire, Israeli Continues Deadly Attacks on Palestinians Seeking Food at Aid Sites, Israeli Soldiers Kill 3 Palestinians as Dozens of Israeli Settlers Attack West Bank Village, Some Republican Senators Balk at Medicaid Cuts in Trump's Budget Reconciliation Bill, "Forced to Choose Between Rent and Food": Protesters Decry Cuts to Social Programs in GOP Bill, Trump Moves Housing Department Offices to Virginia, D…
(2025-06-26). "Buy More U.S. Weapons" : "Daddy" Trump Pushes Military-Industrial Complex on NATO Countries. democracynow.org 
President Donald Trump has returned to Washington after a NATO summit where leaders agreed to increase their military spending to 5% of GDP by 2035, more than doubling the current target of 2%. The increase comes after years of pressure from Trump, who accuses other countries in the military alliance of not spending enough. "What he is interested in is catering to the military-industrial complex of the United States," says Gilbert Achcar, emeritus professor of development studies and international relations at SOAS, University of London. "When he asks these NATO countries to increase their milit…
(2025-06-26). "The Economy Is Rigged" : Robert Reich on Zohran Mamdani, The Democratic Party, Inequality, and Trump. democracynow.org 
We speak with former Labor Secretary Robert Reich about the victory of Zohran Mamdani in the New York Democratic primary for New York mayor, the rise of Donald Trump, and the role of big money in politics. "This is the one thing that I agree with Donald Trump about: The economy is rigged — but it's rigged against working-class people. And I think Mamdani understood that. He understood that people have got to want a change, but also they want affordability. They want an economy that is working for them." | We also speak with him about his decades-long career as a teacher and The Last Class,…
(2025-06-26). "A Clown Show" : RFK Jr. Fires CDC Panel & Stacks It with Anti-Vaxxers, Cuts Funding for Int'l Vaccines. democracynow.org 
The Trump administration is intensifying its campaign against vaccinations, with Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. withdrawing U.S. funding for the world's preeminent international vaccine organization. The group — known as Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance — is the world's largest funder of life-saving vaccinations and says it has helped vaccinate more than 1.1 billion children in 78 lower-income countries, preventing nearly 19 million future deaths. Kennedy also recently stacked an important vaccine advisory panel with unqualified appointees, many of them holding anti-va…
(2025-06-26). The Deadly Tango of Netanyahu-Khamenei. socialistproject.ca 
Exactly ten years ago, in an article titled "
(2025-06-26). Former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, the late Queen Elizabeth and Israel's dark arts. strategic-culture.su 
Though Queen Elizabeth visited 117 countries during her long and pleasant reign, she never visited Israel as she considered all Israelis to be either terrorists or the sons of terrorists. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us:…
(2025-06-26). Il sistema politico iraniano: la Repubblica filosofica che l'Occidente rifiuta — o non è in grado — di comprendere. strategic-culture.su Al di là di teocrazie, autocrazie e democrazie, la Repubblica Islamica è la materializzazione delle idee politiche di Platone. | In un'epoca di disillusione liberale e di crisi istituzionale in tutto l'Occidente, la Repubblica Islamica dell'Iran rappresenta un "miracolo" intellettuale e strategico: uno Stato costruito non su ideologie effimere o politiche di partito, ma sulla continu…
(2025-06-26). In the rush for Canada's critical minerals, Indigenous rights and sovereignty are being ignored. strategic-culture.su
(2025-06-26). La Cina invoca il diritto internazionale per porre fine all'aggressione di Israele verso l'Iran. strategic-culture.su
(2025-06-26). Trump y la fragilidad estratégica del imperialismo. strategic-culture.su
(2025-06-26). Why ending the war in Ukraine is so difficult now. strategic-culture.su By Mises WIRE, Connor O'KEEFFE | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | As President Trump wrestles to deliver on his campaign promise to…
(2025-06-26). SPIEF 2025: Rússia consolida protagonismo na construàßà£o de uma nova ordem econà¥mica multipolar. strategic-culture.su
(2025-06-26). Let Trump Save Us from War with Iran. thealtworld.com The ongoing pundit discussions whether or not the US attack destroyed the three Iranian nuclear facilities, which might or might not have been involved in developing a weapon, with many challenging the Trump administration's report that all three facilities were destroyed, is stupid and even dangerous. The whore media, incapable of thought, is desperate to do Trump in on any and every thing. Why are intelligent analysts keeping the issue alive for the biased media? I won't name them, but they need to think before they speak. | Why? At this time based on the information I have been able to gather, Gilbert Doctorow…
(2025-06-26). Iran won this war with defiant strikes. Israel lost. thealtworld.com Khamenei could emerge as the real winner from this conflict, after his nation displayed a remarkable capacity to retaliate against Israeli-American attacks | On Monday night,
(2025-06-26). Hijacking the Ummah: Muhammad Al-Issa Saudi-Engineered Judeo-Islam. muslimskeptic.com A distorted and deformed version of Islam is currently emerging within modernizing countries in the Middle East such as the UAE and Saudi. This is a fake version of Islam that is designed specifically to place corrupt tyrants above any and all accountability and to demonize political Islam to the fullest extent, ensuring that a …
(2025-06-26). Derrick Broze Interview Technocracy's Detachment 201 The Uniparty's Endless Pursuit Of War. thelastamericanvagabond.com Joining me today is Derrick Broze, here to discuss the recent development of "Detachment 201" (what I recently called "Technocracy in uniform") and what its implications are for the future of this country, and how all of this overlaps with Palantir and the overt focus on artificial intelligence. We also discuss the way the MAM/MSM
(2025-06-26). Dozens arrested on Capitol Hill protesting Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" peoplesdispatch.org On Wednesday, US Capitol police arrested 33 demonstrators who were part of a larger protest of over 60 people in the Russell Senate Office Building, denouncing the proposed cuts to Medicaid within the Trump-backed "One Big Beautiful Bill." Some protesters were restrained and arrested while in wheelchairs. The demonstration was organized by the Debt Collective, …
(2025-06-26). Mental Health, Self-Esteem and Hair Loss: Are We Failing Young Men? thecanary.co Let's be honest: hair loss isn't something most people talk about until it's staring them in the mirror. For young men, though, it can arrive much earlier than expected—sometimes as early as the late teens or early twenties. By the time you hit 35, there's a 40% chance you'll have noticeable hair loss. And if …
(2025-06-26). Met officers who strip searched Child Q found to have committed gross misconduct. thecanary.co The Metropolitan police officers who strip searched Child Q in 2020 have been found to have committed gross misconduct. The findings come via an investigation from the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC). The panel found that the treatment of the child was: disproportionate, inappropriate and unnecessary, which was humiliating for the child and made …
(2025-06-26). Can China still be meaningfully classified as part of the Global South? moderndiplomacy.eu For decades, the term Global South has served as a geopolitical shorthand, grouping together countries in Africa, Latin America, Asia, and Oceania that shared histories of colonialism, underdevelopment, and marginalization in the global economy. It stood as a counterpoint to the Global North, representing the industrialized, wealthy nations of Europe, North America, and parts of …
(2025-06-26). Why the EU should choose China over the U.S. moderndiplomacy.eu The question of whether the European Union (EU) should pivot toward China instead of aligning more closely with the United States is central to contemporary geopolitical discourse. While the EU and the US have historically maintained deep-rooted political, cultural, and military ties, changing global dynamics, the rise of multi-polarity, and shifts in economic gravity offer …
(2025-06-26). Smart Production in the Connected World. moderndiplomacy.eu Can artificial intelligence predict and prevent diseases before clinical symptoms appear? Will smart factories balance automation with safe human—robot collaboration? How close are we to AI-managed air travel and single-pilot cockpits? These questions guided the fifth session of the global course "Understanding AI and Robotics: Their Multi-Dimensional and Multi-Spatial Implications for the Public and Private …
(2025-06-26). India's Climate Pathway: NDCs, Green Economy, and Global Leadership. moderndiplomacy.eu Authors: Mudita Chaturvedi and Divya Malhotra* India's NDCs and Climate Diplomacy: India's Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), submitted in August 2022, underscore its dual commitment to development and decarbonization. As the third-largest emitter in absolute terms but with one of the lowest per capita emissions globally, India has sought to frame its climate ambitions within a …
(2025-06-26). Best Altcoin to Buy for Q3? Best Wallet Raises $13.5M in Trending Presale. moderndiplomacy.eu Macroeconomic tailwinds, institutional ETF demand, and a renewing retail interest in digital assets signify that July and the remainder of Q3 could be the strongest period of 2025 for the crypto market. Adding fuel to this outlook, Bitcoin's historical median return for July is 8.9%, making it one of the better-performing months of the year. …
(2025-06-26). Google's AI Gemini Predicts New Altcoin Will Outperform XRP, Solana in Q3. moderndiplomacy.eu Bitcoin has cancelled out last week's losses and reclaimed the $108,000 level, while a ceasefire in the Israel-Iran war and the market betting on Fed rate cuts helped foster a "risk-on" environment for investors, according to Google's AI Gemini. As such, Gemini suggests that top altcoins XRP and Solana are, therefore, poised for substantial gains …
(2025-06-26). ASEAN and Japan's Collaborative Efforts in Greenwashing the Economy. moderndiplomacy.eu Authors: Raissa Serafina Rayendra & Mohan M.R.T. Eteng Sitorus* The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and Japan have ramped up efforts to link economic growth with climate action. At the 26th ASEAN-Japan Summit on September 6, 2023, they launched a comprehensive strategic partnership focused on green infrastructure, energy transition, connectivity, and the digital economy. …
(2025-06-26). The Israeli right-wing government attacks Iran. indybay.org The humanitarian situation there is contrary to international law, with Israel refusing to allow aid supplies to enter for months. The current strike against Iran can be seen as an attempt to complete or at least advance a reorganization of the Middle East in Israel's interests.
(2025-06-26). Cryptocurrency Loophole Could Allow Foreign Billionaires to Secretly Bankroll UK Political Parties. bylinetimes.com In a new warning from the non-profit watchdog Spotlight on Corruption, researchers note that the risk of funds of criminal origin, or from hostile foreign actors entering UK politics has increased in the age of untraceable cryptocurrencies — with Reform becoming the first this May to accept donations in crypto. | The risk is that crypto donations are used to avoid already-weak laws limiting foreign interference in UK politics. | Dr Susan Hawley, Executive Director of Spotlight on Corruption, told Byline Times crypto donations to parties "poses unique risks". | "Under the current rules, I would say all…
(2025-06-26). Misinformation on ECHR Fuels 'Hostility, Mistrust, and Bad Law' Warns Human Rights Group. bylinetimes.com Successive UK Governments have dismantled British safeguards against wrongful immigration decisions — forcing claimants to rely solely on the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR), Amnesty International argues. | It comes as the Labour Home Secretary reviews the human rights framework Britain helped establish. | The Government has confirmed a review of how the European Convention on Human Rights is applied to UK immigration law, following a number of high-profile cases of non-British criminals successfully 'avoiding' deportation. | Home Secretary Yvette Cooper's review will look at how the courts…
(2025-06-26). 'Keir Starmer Is Out of His Depth and Out of His Time'. bylinetimes.com 
It's hard in modern politics not to think constantly about leadership. It's little wonder. Traditional politics feels incapable of dealing with the complexities and the sheer scale of the challenges we face. So, we look to roll the dice, again and again, to find a leader capable of leading us. What we don't do is stop and reconceptualise the nature of leadership in the 21st century. | I was reminded of this while reading Tom McTague's recent
(2025-06-26). Wednesday 7/23: Oakland Privacy: Fighting Against the Surveillance State. indybay.org Please email contact@oaklandprivacy.org a few days before the meeting to get up-to-date location information or obtain Zoom meeting access info.
(2025-06-26). Monday 6/30: Webinar: Still We Rise: Defying Political Repression and the Spirit of Solidarity. indybay.org Zoom | bit.ly/weRise…
(2025-06-26). Mamdani's Massive Victory Should Show Democrats Where The Party's Future Lies. progressivehub.net SAM ROSENTHAL | TRUTHOUT…
(2025-06-26). India Walton's Advice For Zohran Mamdani. progressivehub.net NICK PINTO | HELL GATE…
(2025-06-26). Why we listen to warnings? The horizonless society. indybay.org Donald Trump's recent cuts in the Department of Health and Human Services—which canceled key programs from child support services to prevention of disease outbreaks—are meant to strengthen a horizonless society, that is, one without institutions, guarantees, and authorities…
(2025-06-26). Friday 7/4: Indigenize Your Independence. indybay.org Subrosa Community Space, 703 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz…
(2025-06-26). South Carolina Can Deny Medicaid Patients Planned Parenthood Care, SCOTUS Rules. theintercept.com 
The Supreme Court moved to limit access to health care for In a 6-3 decision, the court dete…
(2025-06-26). From Strike to Setback: Israel's Failed Attack Reshapes the Middle East. thinktank.pk In June 2025, Israel launched Operation Rising Lion, a bold but poorly calculated assault on Iran's nuclear facilities and military leadership, aiming to cripple its nuclear ambitions and destabilize the regime. The operation, however, has backfired spectacularly, setting Israel's strategic goals back by a decade, boosting Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's domestic popularity, and …
(2025-06-26). Republicans and Climate Change. tomdispatch.com In the annals of national suicide, the present dismantling of the American state will surely rank high. It may not reach the apogee attained by Russia in its final Tsarist days or by Louis XVI in the run-up to the French Revolution, but Great Britain's Brexit hardly smolders compared to the anti-democratic dumpster fire of the Trump regime. Countless governmental, scientific, educational, medical, and cultural institutions have been targeted for demolition. The problem for the rest of the world is that the behavior of Trumpian America is more than suicidal — it's murderous. The deaths are mounting. By one a…
(2025-06-26). Why South Korea's new president skipped the NATO summit. responsiblestatecraft.org 
(2025-06-26). Don't read the funeral rites for MAGA restraint yet. responsiblestatecraft.org 
On the same night President Donald Trump ordered U.S. airstrikes against Iran, POLITICO
(2025-06-26). UN Charter turns 80: Why do Europeans mock it so? responsiblestatecraft.org 
Eighty years ago, on June 26, 1945, the United Nations Charter was signed in San Francisco. But you wouldn't know it if you listened to European governments today.After two devastating global military conflicts, the Charter explicitly
(2025-06-26). Did Trump just dump the Ukraine War into the Europeans' lap? responsiblestatecraft.org 
(2025-06-26). If Iranian regime collapses or is toppled, 'what's next?'. responsiblestatecraft.org 
(2025-06-26). The structural foundations of gender-based violence in South Africa. cadtm.org Every ten minutes, somewhere in the world, a woman dies at the hands of someone who claimed to love her. In South Africa, the rhythm of death beats with particular intensity. Out of every 100,000 women, 5.5 are killed annually by intimate partners, a statistic that carries centuries of accumulated brutality and seems to mock every freedom song ever sung. Since beginning this article, the names have multiplied: Ntokozo Masilela Ngwenya (21), Motlalepule Kai (43), Thabisa Kula-Peter (49), (…) | – | / |
(2025-06-26). Hop Out of the Boiling Pot, if Only for a Bit. counterpunch.org 
Well, I took time off from writing (and from following major news for that matter) . A detox of sorts. Mine was somewhat required due to life circumstances from a very large move across the country. An imperative that simply didn't allow time to focus on much of anything else. I probably wouldn't have had the ability to hold off on scrolling and bemoaning without that forced interlude, but we will take our spiritual prods where we can get them.
(2025-06-26). When Will Trump's Immigration Crackdown Show Up in the Data? counterpunch.org 
Just as we are waiting for more evidence on where the tariffs are hitting, we are also waiting for clearer evidence of the impact of Trump's mass deportation policy. While the pace of arrests and deportations has picked up sharply in the last month, the bigger effect is likely the fear that this process has created among immigrants, including many who are here legally or are even U.S. citizens.
(2025-06-26). What it Will Take to Stop Trump's ICE Raids. counterpunch.org 
Donald Trump is not the first president to unleash the terror of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers on immigrant communities across the United States. But he's the most blatant in his use of a federal armed unit as a tool of terror, fulfilling multiple goals at once: to reinforce white supremacy, to undermine his
(2025-06-26). Marx in America. counterpunch.org 
Andrew Hartman, Karl Marx in America. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 2025. 572pp, $39.00 Back in the 1890s, when American Marxism was young, some socialist intellectuals in the US had already begun to complain that the American Left just did not understand what Marx had written. Louis B. Boudin (still called "Budynov"), later to write
(2025-06-26). Why We Need the Northern Rockies Ecosystem Protection Act Now More Than Ever. counterpunch.org 
Brooke Rollins, Trump's Secretary of Agriculture, recently announced the administration's plan to repeal the 2001 Roadless Rule and open an estimated 58 million acres of public Forest Service land to road-building, resource extraction, and development. The Roadless Rule resulted from extensive inventories of the nation's remaining roadless public lands beginning in 1967 after the historic enactment of the
(2025-06-26). Brian Nesvik is the Wrong Choice to Lead the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. counterpunch.org 
The nomination of Brian Nesvik to lead the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service should alarm anyone who values science-based conservation. His tenure as director of Wyoming's Game and Fish Department raises serious concerns about his ability to steward America's public lands and wildlife. Wyoming's conservation record is one of failure, particularly in wildlife disease management.
(2025-06-26). Don't Mess with the Zohran. counterpunch.org He knows He's a socialist He knows the newest media He froze his ass off at Coney Island just so you could feel secure in your rent-stabilized unit, he knows where you can buy 3 suits for 50 bucks, he knows New York is just a state of mind Like Coney island, come to think
(2025-06-26). Bruised by Israel's war, Iran now faces key questions for future. dailysabah.com With the bombing paused after 12 days of conflict with Israel, Iran's aging Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and the country's weakened theocracy now face the challenge o…
(2025-06-26). Trump urges Israel to drop graft cases against PM Netanyahu. dailysabah.com U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday urged Israel to either pardon Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu or halt his corruption trial, claiming the United States had already "saved…
(2025-06-26). Democracy Now! 2025-06-26 Thursday. democracynow.org Headlines for June 26, 2025; "The Economy Is Rigged": Robert Reich on Zohran Mamdani, The Democratic Party, Inequality, and Trump; "A Clown Show": RFK Jr. Fires CDC Panel & Stacks It with Anti-Vaxxers, Cuts Funding for Int'l Vaccines; "Buy More U.S. Weapons": "Daddy" Trump Pushes Military-Industrial Complex on NATO Countries | Headlines for June 26, 2025; "The Economy Is Rigged": Robert Reich on Zohran Mamdani, The Democratic Party, Inequality, and Trump; "A Clown Show": RFK Jr. Fires CDC Panel & Stacks It with Anti-Vaxxers, Cuts Funding for Int̵…
(2025-06-26). A popular blogger and TV presenter was found guilty of drug propaganda>. eadaily.com Blogger, model and TV presenter Victoria Bonya was brought to administrative responsibility under Part 1.1 of Article 6.13 of the Administrative Code of the Russian Federation (propaganda of narcotic drugs using the Internet).
(2025-06-26). Busifayed: The Ukrainian army is turning into a recycling shop — "Legitimate" eadaily.com Only the mobilized remained in the Armed Forces of Ukraine, who are sacrificed to the "media front". The telegram channel "Legitimate" writes about this.
(2025-06-26). Erdogan said that the Russian S-400 air defense systems are not enough to protect Turkey. eadaily.com Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said that the Russian S-400 air defense systems alone would not be enough for his country to meet all the needs of air defense. He told this to journalists of his pool on his return from The Hague…
(2025-06-26). Fight of a toad with a viper: Akhmetov pays $ 500 thousand to deputies for preservation of a Sniffer. eadaily.com In Ukraine, an undercover carousel has started with the possible resignation of Prime Minister Denis Shmygal. This was stated by deputy of the Verkhovna Rada, member of the opposition party Golos Yaroslav Zheleznyak…
(2025-06-26). "I don't see the light at the end of the tunnel!" — hysterics of the President of Lithuania Nauseda. eadaily.com At the EU summit in In Brussels, Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda was noted for political hysteria.
(2025-06-26). "I will make them pay double" : Donald Trump threatens to punish Spain. eadaily.com US President Donald Trump threatened to punish Spain after Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said his country could fulfill its obligations to NATO by spending much less than the new NATO target of 5% of GDP…
(2025-06-26). "In case of war with Russia, we will be destroyed within a week" — Lithuanian historian. eadaily.com In the event of a war with Russia, the Lithuanian army would have been destroyed within a week. This opinion was expressed by a well-known in Historian of the Baltic States, Dean of the Faculty of Political Science and Diplomacy of Kaunas University Sharunas Likis.
(2025-06-26). In Poland, they are discussing the mysterious death of the director of a classified center. eadaily.com The body of the director of the Project Management Department of the National Research and Development Center Maciej Grzegorzewski has been found in Poland. The death of a scientist is called mysterious.
(2025-06-26). In Vilnius, Polish and Russian schoolchildren were ordered to learn more Lithuanian. eadaily.com The authorities of the Lithuanian capital announced that primary school students in Polish- and Russian—speaking schools will learn more Lithuanian – at least six hours a week.
(2025-06-26). Russia filed a lawsuit against Syria for almost 6 billion rubles due to grain supplies. eadaily.com The Russian grain trader and exporter Pallada has filed a lawsuit with the Moscow Arbitration Court against the Central Bank of Syria and the General Corporation for Trade, Storage and Processing of Grain of the Ministry of Internal Trade and Consumer Protection of the Syrian Arab Republic.
(2025-06-26). Soon the United States will take the first steps to withdraw from NATO, no matter how Rutte licks Trump. eadaily.com The first steps towards the gradual withdrawal of the United States from NATO will be taken by the end of this year, despite the fact that European leaders, led by the Secretary General of the North Atlantic Alliance Mark Rutte…
(2025-06-26). Taliban: We are monitoring the condition of an Afghan child injured in Moscow. eadaily.com The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the "Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan" (IEA, the self-designation of the country by the Taliban) is closely monitoring the progress of the investigation into the act of aggression of a citizen of Belarus against an Afghan child at Sheremetyevo International Airport in Moscow.
(2025-06-26). Tankers from unfriendly countries take Russian oil from Sovcomflot. eadaily.com When the price of Russian oil dropped below the ceiling of the "Big Seven", Greek tanker empires returned to its transportation. The head of Russia's largest shipping company believes that they have created unfair competition…
(2025-06-26). The German Ambassador will be summoned to the carpet at the Russian Foreign Ministry in the near future. eadaily.com German Ambassador to Moscow Alexander Lambsdorf will be summoned to the Russian Foreign Ministry in the near future, he will be told about Moscow's measures in response to Berlin's arbitrariness against Russian journalists.
(2025-06-26). The Hague adopted a resolution that will soon be forgotten, but they didn't even remember about Ukraine. eadaily.com At the NATO summit in In The Hague, the allies tried to deceive each other so that the decisions called "triumph" would not oblige anyone to anything. Ukraine has dropped out of the agenda, the observer points out Pravda.
(2025-06-26). The head of the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service said which way Moscow will go in negotiations with Kiev. eadaily.com Russia will resolutely go its own way in countering Europe's attempts to interfere with negotiations with Ukraine, said Sergei Naryshkin, director of the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR).
(2025-06-26). The Russians accused the presenter of Channel One of involvement in a scam with villas in Bali. eadaily.com Six Russians turned to the police with a request to check actress, TV presenter, Honored Artist of Russia Larisa Guzeeva for possible complicity in villa fraud in Bali. This is reported by the Shot telegram channel.
(2025-06-26). The third one is superfluous: does Russia need to worry if Armenia does not exist. eadaily.com Nikol Pashinyan's destruction of patriotic forces in Armenia plays into the hands of Azerbaijan, which aims to absorb the country. Should Russia lament about this? The columnist discusses this topic Pravda.
(2025-06-26). Ukraine is hot: Kiev is dumping electricity to the EU and Moldova on a record. eadaily.com On June 26, the thermometer in the south of Ukraine rose above 30 degrees Celsius. Solar power plants are operating at full capacity, and the country can set a record for electricity exports, despite the fact that some nuclear reactors are undergoing preventive maintenance.
(2025-06-26). "We are serious people" : Romanian president wants to go to Von der Leyen after Trump. eadaily.com Romanian President Nicusor Dan will take part in the meeting of the European Council, which will be held on June 26-27 in Brussels. He hopes to meet with the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen…
(2025-06-26). Yerevan has issued an ultimatum to the CSTO: Make statements on Azerbaijan. eadaily.com If the CSTO does not make statements about Azerbaijan's actions, Yerevan will make a "final decision" on membership in the organization, Armenian Deputy Foreign Minister Vahagn Kostanyan said.
(2025-06-26). Zakharova announced the consequences for those who joined the military tribunal against the Russian Federation. eadaily.com Moscow will consider the accession of third countries to the legally insignificant tribunal of the Council of Europe (CE) and Ukraine as a hostile demarche. This was stated at a briefing by the official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry…
(2025-06-26). Zelensky turned out to be superfluous at Trump's holiday in The Hague. eadaily.com The main character at the NATO summit in The Hague became the president of America Donald Trump. European deputies expressed dissatisfaction with Western journalists that everyone fawned and groveled before Trump…
(2025-06-26). Magpies May Not Be A Pesky Australian Import New Research Finds Their Ancestors Thrived In NZ A Long Time Ago. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | For many New Zealanders, the Australian magpie is a familiar, if sometimes vexing, sight. Introduced from Australia in the 1860s, magpies are known for their territorial …
(2025-06-26). The ARIA Charts Are About To Undergo A Big Change. It Could Be A Boost For Local Artists. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | The Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA ), the organisation responsible for collating and publishing Australia's music charts, has just announced the biggest …
(2025-06-26). Oil Shocks In The 1970S Drove Rapid Changes In Transport. It Could Happen Again If Middle East Tensions Continue. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | As the world watches the US Iran situation with concern, the ripple effect from these events are reaching global oil supply chains and exposing their fragility. | If …
(2025-06-26). As One Of Shakespeare's Least Performed Plays, Coriolanus Is Startlingly Relevant Under Trump 2.0. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Coriolanus is one of Shakespeare's least performed plays; perhaps because the hero is so pugnacious and classist, impressive in his strident vehemence, but lacking the …
(2025-06-26). Politics With Michelle Grattan: Ken Henry On Changing The Tax System To Give Struggling Workers A Fairer Go. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | In August, the Albanese government will hold an economic roundtable that will discuss productivity, budget sustainability and resilience. Australia's tax system will be …
(2025-06-26). There's Gold Trapped In Your Iphone And Chemists Have Found A Safe New Way To Extract It. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | In 2022, humans produced an estimated 62 million tonnes of electronic waste enough to fill more than 1.5 million garbage trucks. This was up 82% from 2010 and is …
(2025-06-26). How Bordeaux Wine Estates Price Their Bottles. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Research in economics has unravelled the workings of the complex market for Bordeaux wines, in which perceived quality, historical reputation and critical reviews are …
(2025-06-26). How Nato Summit Shows Europe And US No Longer Have A Common Enemy. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Mark Rutte had an unenviable task at the Hague summit this week. The Nato secretary-general had to work with diverging American and European views of current security …
(2025-06-26). Grattan On Friday: Jim Chalmers Juggles Expectations And Ambition In Pursuing Tax Reform. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Next week will be the 40th anniversary of the Hawke government's tax summit. Dominated by then treasurer Paul Keating's unsuccessful bid to win support for a consumption …
(2025-06-26). Amid Alarm Over A US 'Autism Registry', People Are Using These Tactics To Avoid Disability Surveillance Podcast. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Robert F. Kennedy Jr. caused controversy in April by promising to find the cause for autism by September. Claims by the new US secretary for health and human services …
(2025-06-26). UK's F-35A Fighter Jet Deal Problem: The RAF Has No Aircraft To Refuel Them In Mid-Air. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | The UK has decided to acquire at least 12 F-35A stealth fighters. These fighter jets should be able to carry out nuclear and conventional strikes from the air, a …
(2025-06-26). Trump Is Setting the US Economy Up for Another Great Financial Crisis. truthout.org The financial system of the United States has always been prone to instability and crises. Now, however, under the new Trump administration, which is pushing for major cuts in regulation, including in the cryptocurrency sector in which the Trump family has a major financial stake, the financial system has become more vulnerable than ever, posing serious risks to the wider economy. Of course… |
(2025-06-26). China launches first undergraduate programme in companion animal science. tvbrics.com 
The sector now includes more than 500,000 pet-related enterprises across the country…
(2025-06-26). Early Iron Age burial ground unearthed in Karaganda region. tvbrics.com 
Such interments are believed to date from the 4th to 1st centuries BC…
(2025-06-26). Indonesia highlights ethical and inclusive AI governance. tvbrics.com 
Jakarta outlines national strategy and calls for Global South cooperation at UNESCO AI ethics summit in Bangkok…
(2025-06-26). Indonesia launches first health-focused special economic zone to boost regional medical services. tvbrics.com 
The hospitals will deliver high-level specialised services including comprehensive medical check-ups…
(2025-06-26). Meeting in Rio de Janeiro articulates media from Global South before BRICS Summit. tvbrics.com 
BRICS Press Meeting in Niteroi to discuss independent press, media integration and multilateral cooperation…
(2025-06-26). Moscow showcases traditions of Latin American and Caribbean countries. tvbrics.com 
The event will take place from 19th to 27th July…
(2025-06-26). Russian scientists create neural network that replicates chemists' intuition in molecular design. tvbrics.com 
This initiative offers a tool for scientific advancement in a variety of disciplines, including pharmaceuticals, materials science, and synthetic chemistry…
(2025-06-26). 4MM — 2025-2026 Campaign. pressenza.com 1- LET ¥S MANIFEST WHAT WE WANT. | To give credibility to what many of us think and feel today, doing it.
| It is about creating certain conditions by carrying out activities of all kinds that achieve a series of chains of actions, promoted by people, organizations, associations and collectives around the world that "increases" in a way that values what people really want… If we could do what we have already done, but more focused on time, expanding our action with new people and groups, synchronising ourselves… We see that it is possible. We can do it because it is not something so new, we have alr…
(2025-06-26). Iran: this government is not with the people, but a puppet government is not a solution. pressenza.com We interviewed Nasrin (fictitious name for security reasons) about the current situation in Iran. She lives in Iran, is a 20 years old girl, student in physics, promoter of an international humanist non profit organisation that promotes a simultaneous personal and social transformation. | What is the situation like in the country? What is it like where you live?: | Of course, I can't really answer this questions on behalf of all Iranian people; however, from what I've seen and heard — and you might also guess — people are stressed constantly, to say the least. I have family members and friends i…
(2025-06-26). Harassment of Former Chief Election Commissioner: A Brutal Practice of Vengeance and the Funeral of Justice. pressenza.com 
by Shahidullah Faraizee | Putting a garland of shoes on a former Chief Election Commissioner in public is not merely an insult to an individual; rather, it's a brutal practice of existing vengeance in society and an attempt to obliterate human dignity. | Does savagery against someone truly quench our inner thirst for justice, or is it merely a manifestation of our moral bankruptcy? Such incidents highlight the deep crisis in our democratic practice and a vindictive social consciousness. This is by no means a symbol of justice; instead, it's a culture of cruelty that has turned into a festival of revenge. By insul…
(2025-06-26). Communities in Pakil opposed the Ahunan Pumped Storage Project Amid Environmental Concerns. pressenza.com Laguna, Philippines — Conversations continue to grow around the proposed 1,400 MW Ahunan Pumped Storage Hydropower Project, as concerned residents, farmers, and civil society organizations in Pakil, Laguna, highlight the possible devastating impacts it poses on the Sierra Madre mountain range, Laguna Lake, and the town's bountiful ecosystems. | Pumped-storage hydropower facilities have a range of harmful environmental impacts. These include killing fish, spreading invasive species, damaging wetland ecosystems in lakeshore and riverbanks, lowering water quality, and obstructing the movement of aquatic specie…
(2025-06-26). Strengthening Multipolarity For Sustainable Development. pressenza.com Ultimately, the St Petersburg International Economic Forum remains one of the foremost platforms for global dialogue on economic cooperation, investments, innovation, and inclusive growth. The 2025 theme — Strengthening Multipolarity for Sustainable Development — is not only timely, but central to the moment we find ourselves. The concept of multipolarity has become increasingly relevant in the current global landscape, which is constantly changing. It calls for cooperation, dialogue, and respect for diversity amongst nations to achieve shared goals. | By Paul Mashatile | The South African government…
(2025-06-26). Dear Israel Apologist. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Dear Israel apologist, | There is nothing you can say to me that will make me stop opposing Israel's western-backed atrocities. | Call me an antisemite or a Nazi or any name you want. The name-calling stopped having any effect a long time ago. | Babble about October 7 and Hamas and hostages all you wish. I've stopped listening to you. | Pile on as many walls of text as you like explaining why it is actually fine and good to bomb hospitals and massacre starving ci…
(2025-06-26). Israel owes huge gratitude to Ukraine for keeping Russia out of the Iran War. haaretz.com Even if Kyiv didn't intervene directly, Ukraine's fight for freedom against Putin cleared a path for Israeli pilots from Tel Aviv to Tehran…
(2025-06-26). have you seen my cats? disappeared after the Iranian. haaretz.com The deadliest Iranian attack occurred last week in Bat Yam, a seaside city south of Tel Aviv. A week later, evacuated residents were tasked with the impossible: Pack up whatever remained of their homes in less than an hour…
(2025-06-26). Trump urges Israel to cancel criminal trial against Netanyahu. haaretz.com The U.S. President's rambling post came 24 hours after he twice Trump excoriated Netanyahu for jeopardizing the U.S.-brokered cease-fire between Israel and Iran…
(2025-06-26). NATO's 5% Pledge: An Obscene Betrayal of Global Needs. worldbeyondwar.org 
At this week's NATO summit in The Hague, leaders announced an alarming new goal: push military spending to 5% of nations' GDP by 2035. It represents a major step backwards—away from addressing the urgent needs of people and the planet. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2025-06-26). The Radical Wisdom of Neutrality. worldbeyondwar.org 
In a neutral view of the world, with a blindfold to block out prejudice and only prejudice, the crime of war would be a crime if a poor country far away and different from yours did it, and if yours did it. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2025-06-26). Trump envoy Witkoff teases new Abraham Accords signings, outlines Iran terms. haaretz.com Israel seeks to use its achievement against Iran to exhaust diplomatic opportunities in the region, with Jerusalem's intention being to try, in accordance with Trump's vision, to include Lebanon and Syria in the Abraham Accords and bring about a solid normalization…
(2025-06-26). Palestinian woman shot dead in East Jerusalem; Palestinian sources: shot by Israel police. haaretz.com According to Palestinian reports, Zahya al-Obeidi was shot in the head by Israeli officers during an operation in the Shuafat refugee camp. The police announced that they have opened an investigation to clarify the circumstances of her death…
(2025-06-26). have been paying 12,000 shekels a month to protect the Kirya military base in Tel. haaretz.com Neighboring residents of the Kirya army base in central Tel Aviv, used to believe they are protected thanks to their proximity to that strategic location. Last week they realized they are at the center of Iranian missiles targets…
(2025-06-26). In first remarks since cease-fire, supreme leader declares victory, says U.S. no gains from this. haaretz.com Khamenei hasn't been seen in public since taking shelter in a secret location after the outbreak of the war on June 13, when Israel attacked Iranian nuclear facilities and targeted top military commanders and scientists…
(2025-06-26). using Tel Aviv beach clip of Israelis during wartime goes viral, sparks disbelief. haaretz.com 'Middle of a war': A photographer's video of a calm Tel Aviv beach promenade, posted the day the U.S. struck Iran's nuclear facilities, stirred shock online and highlighted widespread misconceptions about daily life in Israel…
(2025-06-26). From regime change rhetoric to media targets: Did Israel commit war crimes in Iran? haaretz.com For the first time in decades, Israel fought a war with a sovereign state. What does that mean legally?
(2025-06-26). Floods leave six dead and thousands displaced in China. aljazeera.com Floods in southwest China kill six and force more than 80,000 to flee as extreme weather hits.
(2025-06-26). Ecuador captures 'Fito', country's most wanted fugitive gang leader. aljazeera.com Jose Adolfo Macias, alias 'Fito', is due to be extradited to the US on drug trafficking and weapons smuggling charges.
(2025-06-26). Former Venezuelan spymaster pleads guilty to US drug trafficking charges. aljazeera.com Hugo Carvajal pleads guilty to four criminal counts including narcoterrorism conspiracy, conspiracy to import cocaine.
(2025-06-26). Israel-Iran conflict exposed China's 'limited leverage', say analysts. aljazeera.com China called for a ceasefire. But despite its recent history of mediation in the region, its role was limited this time.
(2025-06-26). Mamdani's New York victory boosts pro-Palestine politics in US. aljazeera.com Zohran Mamdani won New York's primary race because of his support for Palestine, not in spite of it, progressives say.
(2025-06-26). Six dead, thousands displaced as floods hit southwestern China. aljazeera.com 'Exceptionally large floods' swept through Guizhou's Rongjiang county, forcing some 80,000 people to flee their homes.
(2025-06-26). Thailand moves to re-criminalise cannabis in blow to $1bn industry. aljazeera.com The order to restrict cannabis use for medical purposes only must pass another hurdle before becoming law.
(2025-06-26). 'Witch-hunt': Trump calls for cancellation of Netanyahu's corruption trial. aljazeera.com Trump extolls Israeli leader as a 'warrior', says the US will be the one that 'saves Bibi Netanyahu' from trial.
(2025-06-26). Monterrey, Inter Milan, Dortmund and Fluminense in Club World Cup last 16. aljazeera.com Inter Milan overcame River Plate 2-0 in a heated clash, while Monterrey thumped Urawa Reds 4-0 to enter the knockouts.
(2025-06-26). West Indies dismiss Australia for 180 as 16 wickets fall in Barbados Test. aljazeera.com Seales and Joseph take nine wickets before Australia stage mini recovery by restricting West Indies to 57-4 at stumps.
(2025-06-26). Gabor Mate on Trauma and Palestinian Suffering. aljazeera.com In this episode of Centre Stage, our guest is Dr Gabor Mate.
(2025-06-26). Children seen injured on road after car collision in Beijing. aljazeera.com Videos appeared to show multiple young children lying injured on a road near a primary school in Beijing.
(2025-06-26). Could Zohran Mamdani be NYC'S first Muslim and Indian American mayor? aljazeera.com Zohran Mamdani's win in New York City's Democratic mayoral primary over ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo has rocked city politics.
(2025-06-26). BBC Celebrates Sales of Heat Pumps Rising From Near Zero to Near Zero! wattsupwiththat.com It would take 650 years to get every home in the country fitted with a heat pump at that rate!
(2025-06-26). 25 years later: Inside the cut-throat race to decode the human genome. whyy.org 
Twenty-five years ago today, President Bill Clinton stood before a podium in the East Room of the White House, and, in front of an all-star lineup of researchers and dignitaries, made a historic announcement: After years of painstaking work, scientists had created "the most important, most wondrous map ever produced by humankind" — the first-ever survey of the human genome. | Clinton was flanked on both sides by the two men who had arguably done more than anyone else to carry the project over the finish line — Francis Collins and J. Craig Venter, the heads of rival projects aiming for the same bullsey…
(2025-06-26). Why We Meed the Northern Rockies Ecosystem Protection Act Now More Than Ever. counterpunch.org Brooke Rollins, Trump's Secretary of Agriculture, recently announced the administration's plan to repeal the 2001 Roadless Rule and open an estimated 58 million acres of public Forest Service land to road-building, resource extraction, and development. The Roadless Rule resulted from extensive inventories of the nation's remaining roadless public lands beginning in 1967 after the historic enactment of the
(2025-06-26). 'Party insiders': Delaware House vacancy triggers familiar debate over insiders controlling special elections. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer is arguing that party insiders shouldn't pick the nominee to replace former state Rep. Stell Parker Selby. But Democratic party leaders say the wheels are already in motion, in accordance with state law, to choose a candidate. Legislation changing the law is languishing in committee. | Parker Selby, D-Milton, resigned from the House on Tuesday, triggering a special election for her seat in the very competitive House District 20, which could flip to R…
(2025-06-26). Pershing's Own band, Black music and Pride celebrations, BABYMETAL and more in this week's 'Things To Do'. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? This weekend, things get underway a bit early, with Paul Simon's "A Quiet Conversation" show at the Academy of Music at 8 p.m., blending storytelling and song. On Friday, the musical momentum builds with Gospel on Independence at 7 p.m., featuring Marvin Sapp, followed by the U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own" lighting up the RiverRink stage Saturday at 8 p.m., ending with fireworks. Both concerts are free, part of the Wawa Welcome America celebration. On Saturday, the Sweet Ju…
(2025-06-26). Eight Kenyans killed, hundreds injured in nationwide protests against President Ruto. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- At least eight people have been killed and more than 400 injured during nationwide protests in Kenya against President William Ruto's government, according to a joint statement issued by the Kenya Medical Association, the Law Society of Kenya, and the Police Reforms Working Group. The protests, which spread across major cities, saw thousands of demonstrators flooding the streets, chanting slogans like "Ruto must go" and waving tree branches in a symbolic gesture of peaceful resistance.Eight killed as Kenya protesters battle police, medics say
(2025-06-26). 'Don't surrender' to Indonesian pressure over West Papua, Bomanak warns MSG. asiapacificreport.nz 
Asia Pacific Report A West Papuan independence movement leader has warned the Melanesian Spearhead Group after its 23rd leaders summit in Suva, Fiji, to not give in to a "neocolonial trade in betrayal and abandonment" over West Papua. While endorsing and acknowledging the "unconditional support" of Melanesian people to the West Papuan cause for decolonisation,…
(2025-06-26). Papua New Guinea police blame overrun system for prison breakouts. asiapacificreport.nz By Margot Staunton, RNZ Pacific senior journalist Police in Papua New Guinea say the country's overrun courts and prisons are behind mass breakouts from police custody. Chief Superintendent Clement Dala made the comment after 13 detainees escaped on Tuesday in Simbu Province, including eight who were facing murder charges. Dala said an auxiliary policeman who…
(2025-06-26). Why most Pacific governments stand with Israel in spite of UN votes. asiapacificreport.nz By Kaya Selby, RNZ Pacific journalist Amid uncertainty in the Middle East, one thing remains clear — most Pacific governments continue to align themselves with Israel. Dr Steven Ratuva, distinguished professor of Pacific Studies at Canterbury University, told RNZ that island leaders are likely to try and keep their distance, but only officially speaking. "They'd…
(2025-06-26). Self-driving firms steer toward globe. ecns.cn Chinese autonomous driving companies are accelerating steps to expand their presence overseas and increase robotaxi fleets — a move which industry experts said will bolster the large-scale commercial application of self-driving vehicles globally.
(2025-06-26). Higher U.S. tariffs hit home appliances manufacturers. ecns.cn The item-specific tariffs on steel- and aluminum-derived products, which the United States began imposing on Monday, are expected to significantly affect both South Korean manufacturers and U.S. consumers.
(2025-06-26). Shijiazhuang port leads Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei rail trade. ecns.cn The Shijiazhuang International Land Port in Shijiazhuang, the capital of Hebei province, demonstrated strong growth in its China-Europe freight train operations during the first five months of this year.
(2025-06-26). PipeChina completes 4th west-to-east gas pipeline. ecns.cn PipeChina Co announced on Thursday the commissioning of the Gansu-Ningxia section of the 4th West-to-East Gas Pipeline project (from Turpan to Zhongwei), marking the full completion and operation of the pipeline.
(2025-06-26). China, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand launch joint patrol on Mekong River. ecns.cn China, Laos, Myanmar, and Thailand launched the 154th joint patrol and law enforcement activities in the waters of the cross-border Mekong River on Tuesday.
(2025-06-26). 6 killed in SW China's Guizhou's flooding. ecns.cn As of 11 a.m. Thursday, six people have been killed in severe flooding in Rongjiang County, Southwest China's Guizhou Province, according to local authorities.
(2025-06-26). 25 projects with total value of 40 bln yuan signed during SCO Energy Ministers Meeting in Ningbo. ecns.cn As of Thursday, 25 projects have been signed during the SCO Energy Ministers Meeting held in Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, with a total contract value of approximately 40 billion yuan (about $5.57 billion). The combined installed capacity of the 25 projects has reached 12 million kilowatts, CCTV News reported.
(2025-06-26). China bans uncertified power banks on flights amid fire risk. ecns.cn China's civil aviation regulator has banned passengers from bringing power banks without clear 3C certification or from using recalled models on domestic flights, effective June 28, according to an urgent notice issued Thursday by the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC).
(2025-06-26). Swiss Centers unlocks Swiss-Chinese cooperation. ecns.cn Stepping into the Shanghai office of Swiss Centers, one is greeted by displays showcasing products from over 40 Swiss enterprises, the majority of which were exhibited at the CIIE.
(2025-06-26). World's earliest steel acupuncture needles found in 2,000-year-old Chinese tomb. ecns.cn Needle-like artifacts unearthed from the famed tomb of the Marquis of Haihun in East China's Jiangxi Province have been confirmed to be the world's earliest known steel acupuncture needles.
(2025-06-26). China confident in achieving healthy economic growth in 2025. ecns.cn China is confident and also capable of minimizing the uncertainty and adverse impacts of external shocks, promoting sustained and healthy economic growth as existing stimulus policies take effect.
(2025-06-26). China to keep contributing development strengths to world economy. ecns.cn China will continue to build itself into a major developing country, a major consumer market, and a major innovation hub, contributing its development strengths to meet the needs of the world economy.
(2025-06-26). Hong Kong issues digital asset development policy statement 2.0. ecns.cn HKSAR government on Thursday issued a Policy Statement 2.0 on the Development of Digital Assets in Hong Kong, reinforcing its commitment to establishing Hong Kong as a global hub for innovation in the digital asset (DA) field.
(2025-06-26). Wang urges better Sino-U.S. mutual perception. ecns.cn China is willing to work with the United States to address the fundamental issue of mutual perception, and find the right way to get along with each other, Foreign Minister Wang Yi has said.
(2025-06-26). Chinese Foreign Minister meets Harvard Professor Allison. ecns.cn China and the U.S. should establish a strategic framework for coexistence to avoid falling into the Thucydides's Trap, a concept popularized by Harvard University Professor Graham Allison.
(2025-06-26). 2.4 tons of drugs seized in Chinese ports this year. ecns.cn Immigration management authorities in China have cracked 205 illicit drug cases at the country's ports this year so far, capturing 262 suspects and seizing 2.42 metric tons of drugs, the National Immigration Administration said on Thursday.
(2025-06-26). Nanjing introduces country's first coffee-themed modern tram. ecns.cn The country's first coffee-themed modern tram commenced operations in Nanjing's Jianye district on Thursday, offering passengers the unique experience of savoring freshly brewed coffee during their ride.
(2025-06-26). Rescue underway in flood-affected counties of Guizhou. ecns.cn Continuous heavy rainfall and upstream inflows have triggered severe flooding in two counties of Guizhou Province, prompting mass evacuations.
(2025-06-26). SCO defense ministers' meeting held in Qingdao. ecns.cn The Shanghai Cooperation Organization's defense ministers gathered in Qingdao for a two-day meeting starting on Wednesday.
(2025-06-26). The fading mirage of 'Made in America': a rusted reality. ecns.cn Recently, the Trump administration has been vigorously waving the "anti-subsidy" banner — but to any clear-eyed observer, the whole affair is devolving into a farce of self-contradiction.
(2025-06-26). Isolated Australia under the new world disorder. onlineopinion.com.au Australia has no army, navy, or air force to speak about. Even our neighbours now have larger armed forces.
(2025-06-26). The Trump administration advocates for nuclear power. onlineopinion.com.au Affordable and reliable electricity from nuclear power sources is a necessity to ensure future balanced economic growth that is a lifeline out of poverty, and security for citizens around the world.
(2025-06-26). Cuckoo for Cuomo: Ex-Governor's Name Dominated Coverage of NYC Mayoral Race. scheerpost.com Photos from the opening of the new Delta Air Lines terminal in LaGuardia Airport in Queens, NY, on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019. Delta News Hub, 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 Kendra Pierre-L…
(2025-06-26). How Foreign Scammers Use U.S. Banks to Fleece Americans. scheerpost.com Dan Page for ProPublica. | 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 Cezary Podkul / Brian Maloney Jr. was flummoxed when he was served with a lawsuit against his family's business, Middlesex Truck and Coach, in Ja…
(2025-06-26). Agrement SA hosts Western Cape industry and stakeholder engagement. sanews.gov.za Agrement SA hosts Western Cape industry and stakeholder engagement | Agrement South Africa, a public entity under the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure, will host a industry and stakeholder engagement forum for the Western Cape at the Century City Convention Centre. | ASA was established for the purpose of technical assessments and certification of fitness-for-purpose of innovative building and non-standardized products or systems. | According to the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure, the event is a key platform for collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and exploring sustainable solutions to S…
(2025-06-26). dtic hosts a high-level policy dialogue. sanews.gov.za dtic hosts a high-level policy dialogue | The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) is today hosting a high-level policy dialogue – an extended Chief Executive Officers' (CEOs) Forum – to facilitate discussion on the draft Spatial Industrial Development Strategy (SIDS) at the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) in Sandton. | According to the department, the purpose of the session is to provide key stakeholders, including business leaders, policymakers, and development partners, the opportunity to interrogate and contribute to shaping of the strategy before it is finalised. | "The draft S…
(2025-06-26). Police Commissioner to launch Operation Shanela 2. sanews.gov.za Police Commissioner to launch Operation Shanela 2 | The National Commissioner of the South African Police Service, General Fannie Masemola, is today scheduled to address an integrated parade of law enforcement officers in Cape Town signalling the official launch of Operation Shanela 2 targeting crime hotspots across the nine provinces. ⚪ The launch will also see similar parades simultaneously taking place in other high crime provinces namely Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal and Eastern Cape. ⚪ "Operation Shanela 2 was conceived as an operational response to deal with serious and violent crimes afflicting communities i…
(2025-06-26). SAPS intensifies interventions to combat and prevent GBVF. sanews.gov.za SAPS intensifies interventions to combat and prevent GBVF | The South African Police Service (SAPS) is intensifying interventions to combat and prevent gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) in the country. ⚪ As part of a 90-day blitz to combat GBVF, the SAPS through investigation and numerous tracing operations arrested 100 rape suspects and 16 suspects for attempted rape in the past week. ⚪ Most of the arrests were recorded in Gauteng. | Police also arrested 67 wanted rape suspects tracked down in various provinces, highlighting the SAPS's unwavering commitment to tackling GBVF. | The SAPS continues to pr…
(2025-06-26). Climate change takes centre stage at G20 Sherpa meeting. sanews.gov.za Climate change takes centre stage at G20 Sherpa meeting | South Africa's Group of 20 (G20) Presidency is placing climate resilience and the Just Energy Transition (JET) at the heart of its global agenda, highlighting the escalating environmental challenges facing developing nations. ⚪ In an interview with the media, South Africa's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Mathu Joyini, empha | sised the critical importance of disaster resilience, using recent national experiences as a stark illustration of global climate vulnerabilities. ⚪ "If you look at the flooding that happened in the Eas…
(2025-06-26). G20 Sherpa meeting highlights global development challenges. sanews.gov.za G20 Sherpa meeting highlights global development challenges | South Africa's Group of 20 (G20) Presidency convened its third Sherpa meeting this week, focusing on critical global challenges, including sustainable development and geopolitical tensions. | Speaking to the media, South Africa's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Mathu Joyini, stressed the urgency of achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), noting that the G20 represents 85% of global GDP and has a crucial role in advancing the 2030 agenda. | "We are now five years away from the date set for achieving the SDGs and this i…
(2025-06-26). Ethiopia: Surgeons trained to save weapon-wounded people's lives in Amhara and Oromia. icrc.org Trauma and reconstructive surgery training…
(2025-06-26). Syria: the post-release emergency programme. icrc.org Windows to Survival and Hope…
(2025-06-26). 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…
(2025-06-26). Breaking down Zohran Mamdani's stunning New York victory. mondoweiss.net 
Peter Feld: "It's proven that Zionism is a paper tiger in Democratic politics and that the emperor has no clothes."
(2025-06-26). GCIS hosts activation against drugs, illicit trafficking. sanews.gov.za GCIS hosts activation against drugs, illicit trafficking | The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS), in partnership with the Justice, Crime Prevention and Security (JCPS) Cluster, will host a community activation on Thursday in the North West province to raise awareness on drugs and illicit trafficking. | This activation is part of Youth Month activities and held under the sub-theme: "Promoting Physical and Mental Health by Reducing Risky Behaviours". | The event coincides with the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, which is observed annually on 26 June to strengthen…
(2025-06-26). Motorists called to exercise caution amid adverse weather conditions. sanews.gov.za Motorists called to exercise caution amid adverse weather conditions | The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has urged motorists to take extra caution due to the adverse weather conditions in the Eastern Cape, Western Cape and the Northern Cape. | Earlier this week, the South African Weather Service (SAWS) warned a cold front would make landfall on Wednesday. | "Wet and slippery roads may result in dangerous driving conditions. Motorists should exercise caution and adhere to safety measures. Heavy rainfall with a risk of localised flooding over the western parts of the Western Cape [is expected], especia…
(2025-06-26). President Maduro: Peace Can Only Be Achieved With Restoration of International Law. orinocotribune.com Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro said, minutes before the announcement of a ceasefire, regarding the growing global tensions that could lead to nuclear conflict, that "peace can only be achieved with respect for and the restoration of international law." He made the remarks Monday on his program Con Maduro+, following a statement earlier this month urging the international community to support a "Summit for Peace and Against War." | "We have delivered a letter to ambassadors in Venezuela, to our diplomats in capitals worldwide, and to ambassadors at the United Nations (UN), taking the initiative to encourage l…
(2025-06-26). Extreme congestion at Lira Main Prision irks authorities. independent.co.ug 
Lira, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Prison authorities in Lango have decried the high level of congestion at Lira main prison. Established in 1943, Lira Main prison was constructed for an average lock up number of 400 prisoners but at the moment. The facility is housing over 1000 inmates. Speaking at the opening of the …
(2025-06-26). IGP Byakagaba cautions against improper fleet management. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Inspector General of Police, Abas Byakagaba, has cautioned the police officers against improper fleet management. The IGP who visited the logistics and engineering directorate said that in most cases police fleet gets damaged because of improper management. "First, I am impressed by the good work you are doing, …
(2025-06-26). Journalists urged to prioritize personal safety ahead of 2026 elections. independent.co.ug 
Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Journalists in the West Nile region have been challenged to take proactive measures to ensure their personal safety and security as the country prepares for the 2026 general elections. Among the key concerns raised are: physical attacks and assault, confiscation or damage of equipment, denial of access to information …
(2025-06-26). CDF drops Maj Gen James Birungi from Mountain Division Command role. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) has removed Maj Gen James Birungi from his position as commander of the Mountain Infantry Division, just two months after his appointment. Maj Gen Birungi was transferred from the Chieftaincy of Military Intelligence (CMI) by the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, on …
(2025-06-26). NRM defends disqualification of MP Mbwatekamwa from Mbarara City Mayoral race. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) party has defended its decision to disqualify Igara West MP Louis Gaffa Mbwatekamwa Rukamba from contesting in the party primaries for Mbarara City Mayor. Mbwatekamwa failed to make it through the nomination last week in the hotly contested mayoral race—a decision the party had …
(2025-06-26). Road rehabilitation excites Kamdini sub-county residents. independent.co.ug 
Oyam, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Residents of Amati A and B villages in Kamdini Sub-County, Oyam District, have welcomed the rehabilitation of a 17-kilometre community access road stretching from Juma Parish to Zambia Parish. The poor state of Amati A-Amati B Road has compelled residents of Juma parish in Kamdini Sub-County to use hand …
(2025-06-26). Schools call for affordable clean cooking stoves amid environmental concerns. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Schools and other institutions of learning are advocating for a reduction in the cost of energy-efficient clean cooking stoves as the fight to save the environment intensifies. Many schools, especially those still using traditional three-stone cooking methods, rely heavily on firewood. This dependency contributes significantly to deforestation and environmental degradation. …
(2025-06-26). Teso parents urged to abandon discriminatory cultural land practices. independent.co.ug 
Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parents in the Teso sub-region have been urged to stop prioritizing cultural practices that contradict the Constitution, especially in the allocation of land among children. Juliet Anango, a lawyer with Redeem International's Soroti field office—which covers Amuria, Kaberamaido, Soroti, and Kalaki districts—said both sons and daughters are entitled to …
(2025-06-26). Uganda rallies IGAD states to empower women on land and climate action. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda has taken the lead in championing gender-transformative and climate-resilient land governance as it hosts the National and Regional Dialogues with Women Parliamentarians from Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) member states. The high-level gathering at Serena Hotel in Kampala has drawn legislators from IGAD countries—Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, …
(2025-06-26). Trump anuncia que deportará un millón de inmigrantes por año, como mínimo. radiohc.cu
(2025-06-26). Khamenei: Iran Dealt 'Crushing Blow' to Israel and Slapped US in the Face. themedialine.org
(2025-06-26). Israeli Lawmakers Clash Over Ceasefire's Value After Iran Strike. themedialine.org
(2025-06-26). 'A Ceasefire Is Not a Goal, It's a Tool': Israeli Lawmakers Cautiously Weigh Cost of Victory. themedialine.org
(2025-06-26). Report: Initial US Intelligence Assessment Says US Didn't Destroy Iran's Nuclear Sites. scheerpost.com
(2025-06-26). Here's What's Happening to the People ICE Arrests in Immigration Court. scheerpost.com
(2025-06-26). They Completed Wonsan … smoothiex12.blogspot.com
(2025-06-26). UNREDACTED Ep 17: Bill Maher Sean Penn Have Toddler Brains about Ukraine Israel. youtu.be
(2025-06-26). BRICS Demands End to Violence in West Asia. orinocotribune.com
(2025-06-26). Is Trump co-governing with the billionaire class? wagingnonviolence.org
(2025-06-26). NYT Gave Green Light to Trump's Iran Attack by Treating It as a Question of When. fair.org
(2025-06-26). Drop the "conspiracy" charges against LA anti-ICE protester Alejandro Orellana! fightbacknews.org
(2025-06-26). Congress Is Pushing for a Medicaid Work Requirement. Here's What Happened When Georgia Tried It. propublica.org
(2025-06-26). USDA Proposes Axing 'Roadless Rule' Protections for 58.5 Million Acres of National Forest Lands. ecowatch.com
(2025-06-26). Sunday 6/29: "The Moral Issue of Our Time: Palestine," a talk by human rights attorney Jonathan Kuttab. indybay.org
(2025-06-26). The emerging norm, says Energy Minister: Building faster and less expensively with Indigenous equity partnerships. windspeaker.com
(2025-06-26). First setbacks for apprentice dictator Donald Trump! cadtm.org
(2025-06-26). No Kings! Freedom! Millions Protest Trump across the United States. cadtm.org
(2025-06-26). Political self-determination for Kashmir. cadtm.org
(2025-06-26). Debt Bomb. The autumn meetings are back! cadtm.org
(2025-06-26). As the debt spiral speeds, half of Pakistan's budget goes to loans' retirement. cadtm.org
(2025-06-26). "No Sleep for ICE" counterpunch.org
(2025-06-26). 24-year-old Katya Mikhalko headed the Association of military enterprises of Ukraine — Shari. eadaily.com
(2025-06-26). This Is Not a Drill: Why the UK had to Say No to War with Iran. counterpunch.org
(2025-06-26). Insights丨Green transition and global collaboration: Consensus and Outlook from 2025 Summer Davos. ecns.cn
(2025-06-26). Insights丨Siemens executive praises China's startup environment: innovation and responsibility guarantee AI's development. ecns.cn
(2025-06-26). Insights丨Scott Vaughan: China reshapes global development through green transition. ecns.cn
(2025-06-26). Confinement, displacement and disruption of livelihoods. icrc.org
(2025-06-26). Frequently asked questions about the ICRC's work in Yemen. icrc.org
(2025-06-26). Iran: Commemoration of the 75th Anniversary of the Geneva Conventions. icrc.org
(2025-06-26). Iran: Red Cross & Red Crescent Movement partners' advanced workshop for Iranian Red Crescent Society's management. icrc.org
(2025-06-26). Laos: Seminar for armed forces reaffirms importance of humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2025-06-26). Sexual violence in conflict: Victims and survivors need more than words. icrc.org
(2025-06-26). Somalia's hungry and most vulnerable: Child malnutrition surges amid clinic closures. icrc.org
(2025-06-26). Syria: When access is key, assistance is a lifeline. icrc.org
(2025-06-26). Tehran: The first International Conference on Disability and Physical Rehabilitation in the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement was held. icrc.org
(2025-06-26). DRC: Health-care system on verge of collapse in North and South Kivu. icrc.org
(2025-06-26). Ethiopia: Tens of thousands of people receive seeds and fertilizers in conflict-affected regions. icrc.org
(2025-06-26). ICRC president: Civilians will pay the price if global commitment to ban landmines allowed to fracture. icrc.org
(2025-06-26). Statement from ICRC's Near & Middle East regional director following the escalations of hostilities between Israel and Iran. icrc.org
(2025-06-26). Middle East: ICRC calls for de-escalation and protection of civilians amid rising tensions. icrc.org
(2025-06-26). Russia — Ukraine: ICRC supports large-scale repatriation of human remains. icrc.org
(2025-06-26). ICRC president: Humanity is failing under our collective watch. icrc.org
(2025-06-26). Israel and the Occupied Territories: ICRC extremely concerned about inability of Nasser Medical Complex to operate amid evacuation orders. icrc.org
(2025-06-26). President Maduro Activates Andes 2025 Task Force Amid Heavy Rains in Venezuela. orinocotribune.com
(2025-06-26). CPJ alarmed by Zambian bill proposing jail for unlicensed journalists. CPJ Staff
(2025-06-26). CPJ, others call on Egypt to end transnational repression against exiled journalists. CPJ Staff
(2025-06-26). Journalist arrested, accused of threatening Turkish president. CPJ Staff
(2025-06-26). Live coverage of protests banned in Kenya, at least 2 journalists injured. CPJ Staff
(2025-06-26). 8 journalists given lengthy jail terms as Azerbaijan crushes free press. CPJ Staff
2025-06-25: Zohran Mamdani Wins with the NYC Mayoral Primary!
Mamdani refers to Israel's atrocities in Gaza as a "genocide" that "must end." He is an anti-Zionist that supports the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement. He supports "equal rights for all citizens" in the apartheid state of Israel.
Although the political parties in the US have long failed popular movements, Mamdani supporters are also hoping this win might influence the political landscape across the US in the worldwide quest to halt Israel's extermination policy of the indigenous peoples of Palestine, and to improve human rights and social development at home, particularly in NYC.