(2025-06-30). Nearly 100,000 Palestinians killed in Israel's Gaza genocide: Study. presstv.ir Researchers find that almost 100,000 Palestinians have been killed since the start of Israel's genocidal war on the Gaza Strip in October 2023.
(2025-06-29). Video: 'new direct action group' calling itself 'Yvette Cooper' takes up struggle against genocide. skwawkbox.org 
Group set up as Starmer regime moves to ban anti-genocide group asks "Yvette Cooper may try to ban Palestine Action, but will she ban herself?" The anti-genocide direct action movement has responded to the Starmer government's ludicrous, Israel-driven move to ban, or proscribe, Palestine Action as a terrorist group, listing it alongside the likes of …
(2025-06-30). Starvation and Profiteering in Gaza: Talking with Francesca Albanese. counterpunch.org 
Israel's siege on the Palestinians is leaving the population starving, and Albanese lambasts other nations for not stepping up and completing their obligations under international law. "[Countries] have an obligation not to aid, not to assist, not to trade with Israel, not to send weapons, not to buy weapons, not to provide military technology, not to buy military technology. This is not an act of charity that I'm asking you. This is your obligation," she explains.
(2025-06-30). Death Traps: "The American Aid" counterpunch.org 
About two months ago, an agreement was reached to establish several distribution centers in Gaza for food and humanitarian aid, supervised by a group of Americans. This initiative came after over three months of complete closure of the crossings, which had prevented the entry of food, medicine, and water into Gaza. Famine worsened, prices soared,
(2025-06-30). Al-Quds brigades strike Israeli forces in Gaza, seize military drones and equipment. albawaba.com ALBAWABA — The Al-Quds Brigades, the armed wing of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, released new video footage Sunday showing its fighters launching coordinated attacks on Israeli forces and vehicles positioned in the Netzarim corridor in Gaza. The group also announced it had captured two Israeli drones during the operation.The video documents targeted strikes on Israeli troop deployment and supply routes in the eastern part of the Netzarim axis, a key corridor dividing northern Gaza from its central and southern areas. The Brigades used short-range 107mm rockets in their assault, claiming direct hits on Isra…
(2025-06-30). Chris Hedges: Gaza's Hunger Games. scheerpost.com
(2025-06-30). Trump Calls for Gaza Deal But Israeli Government Discussing Only a Temporary Ceasefire. scheerpost.com From By Dave DeCamp / President Trump on Sunday called for a deal that would release the remaining Israe…
(2025-06-30). Millions of Afghan Refugees in Pakistan Set To Be Deported. themedialine.org 
(2025-06-30). Syria-Israel Peace Deal May Be Signed by End of 2025. themedialine.org 
(2025-06-30). The Harsh Rial-ity: Yemen Faces Its Worst Financial Crisis Yet. themedialine.org 
(2025-06-30). Turkey and Syria Restore Direct Road Links in Landmark Transport Pact. themedialine.org 
(2025-06-30). Heat and Wind Drive Large Wildfires Across Turkey's Western Coast. themedialine.org 
(2025-06-30). Israeli Strike on Evin Prison Killed 71, Tehran Says. themedialine.org 
(2025-06-30). Sudan Gold Mine Collapse Kills 11 in Red Sea State. themedialine.org 
(2025-06-30). MWC celebrates 'marvelous things'. anabaptistworld.org Challenges in 2025 are remarkably similar to those of 1925.
(2025-06-30). Claims that Online Misinformation Fears Are Overblown 'Radically Understates' the Scale of the Threat. bylinetimes.com The Cato Institute has Here's why. | One of the author's central complaints is that no one agrees on what "misinformation" actually means. And he's right — there is confusion. So let's be precise. | Media scholar Clare Wardle and colleagues have developed a helpful typology: | Disinformation: false or…
(2025-06-30). Políticas económicas en Cuba: øSe escucha realmente a los expertos? cubadebate.cu øQué papel juega hoy la Asociación Nacional de Economistas en el país? øSe tiene en cuenta realmente la opinión de los economistas y contadores al tomar las decisiones? øQué consecuencias tiene la descapitalización de este sector? Sobre estas y otras cuestiones conversamos en un reciente Cuadrando la Caja.
(2025-06-30). López Acea evalúa avances de la descentralización en municipios de Cienfuegos. cubadebate.cu Con el objetivo de evaluar el progreso y los desafíos del proceso de descentralización en la provincia, Mercedes López Acea, presidenta del Instituto Nacional de actores económicos no estatales, realizó una visita de trabajo a varios municipios de Cienfuegos, donde intercambió con autoridades locales, directivos de empresas y representantes de la sociedad civil.
(2025-06-30). México: Celebran cumpleaños de panda gigante. cubadebate.cu La Secretaría de Medio Ambiente de México, en colaboración con el Zoológico de Chapultepec, el Centro Cultural de China en México y la Asociación de Intercambio Cultural México-China, celebró una fiesta muy especial, el cumpleaños número 35 de la panda gigante "Xin Xin".
(2025-06-30). Mundial de Clubes: PSG quita del medio a Inter Miami. cubadebate.cu Los octavos de final del Mundial de Clubes de la FIFA arrancaron con un Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), que demostró su clase como campeón de Europa al vencer al Inter Miami 4-0, en la ciudad estadounidense de Atlanta.
(2025-06-30). Tiroteo en EEUU: Mueren dos bomberos mientras combatían un incendio forestal en Idaho. cubadebate.cu Un tiroteo durante un incendio forestal en Idaho dejó dos bomberos muertos y varios heridos este domingo 29 de junio mientras intentaban controlar las llamas en el área natural de Canfield Mountain, en la ciudad de Coeur d'Alene, según confirmaron las autoridades locales.
(2025-06-30). Budapest Fights Back and Defies Orban's Pride Ban With Largest Ever March. bylinetimes.com 
Orbán had to make his annual early-year address in a tense environment for a second year in a row. Last February, Hungary was engulfed by a major political Since then, Fidesz has struggled to take back control of the narrative. While the party won the European elections last June, Péter Magyar's new Tisza Party, di…
(2025-06-30). Video: Huge fire erupts in World Heart Hotel in Iraq. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A security source in Baghdad reported on Sunday that a massive fire broke out at the Heart of the World Hotel in the Iraqi capital. The source told Sumaria News, "A massive fire broke out on one of the floors of the World Heart Hotel in the Al-Jadriya area of Baghdad."The source maintained that Iraq's Civil Defense teams were dispatched to the location of the fire to extinguish it and control it before it spread to other floors.According to some local media, civil defense teams were able to put out the fire at the World Heart Hotel in central Baghdad.Ÿ&Ari…
(2025-06-30). The Angel of History as a symbol of Resistance. strategic-culture.su
(2025-06-30). Il Vietnam verso uno sviluppo economico sostenibile: innovazione, integrazione globale e nuovi poli di crescita. strategic-culture.su Con una strategia incentrata su partenariati internazionali, riforme interne e infrastrutture di avanguardia, il Vietnam punta a consolidare una crescita rapida ma equilibrata, integrando tecnologie digitali, libera circolazione delle merci, riforma della governance globale e politiche demografiche lungimiranti. | Segue nostro Negli ultimi anni il Vietnam ha intrapreso un percorso di sviluppo economico che coniuga dinamismo, sostenibilit…
(2025-06-30). Il vizio europeo del servilismo a scapito dei propri interessi. strategic-culture.su Dario RIVOLTA | L'Europa puà≤ vivere senza gli Stati Uniti? | Segue nostro Nella politica internazionale i rapporti amichevoli tra leader giocano sempre un qualche ruolo positivo ma, al momento del dunque, cià≤ che rimane è soltanto l'interesse del Paese che si rappresenta. Di là dalle dichiarazioni di prammatica, di là dai sentimenti espressi, siano essi sinceri o di pura cortesia o perfino bugiardi, di là dalle conferenze stampa…
(2025-06-30). Defusing The Next Carbon Bomb: The Fight to Stop Big Oil In Congo. socialistproject.ca 
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is at a critical turning point: while violent conflicts persist in the east of the country, the relaunch of oil and gas block auctions risks worsening instability, steamrolling human rights, and jeopardizing the country's environmental commitments — turning the world's largest terrestrial carbon sink into a massive carbon bomb. | In response to this threat, the Notre Terre Sans Pétrole (Our Land Without Oil) coalition is calling for an immediate halt to the process of putting the 52 oil blocks up for sale, the cancellation of the three oil and gas blocks already awa…
(2025-06-30). How the Rich Inflate Everything (w/ Rob Larson). scheerpost.com By Chris Hedges / The Chris Hedges Report Rob Larson breaks down how the hyper-concentration of wealth that pervades American society is making life worse for everyone (except the rich). He says that tax breaks, deregulation and other neoliberal doctrines make it so that "more cash [chases] the same number of assets, and it just …
(2025-06-30). Juan Cole: America's Worsening Solar Gap With China, Which Installs 100 Panels Per Second. scheerpost.com By Juan Cole / Informed Comment Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — According to Asia Society Policy Institute Senior Fellow Lauri Myllyvirta, China installed 93 gigawatts of solar in May, along with 27 gigawatts of wind. She points out that this is equivalent to 100 solar panels being put in every second. China has passed the 1 terrawatt milestone …
(2025-06-30). Why Mamdani's Enemies Can't Accept Democracy. scheerpost.com By Max Blumenthal and Aaron Maté / The Grayzone ⚪
(2025-06-30). Mashatile takes the Clean Cities and Towns Campaign to Free State. sanews.gov.za Mashatile takes the Clean Cities and Towns Campaign to Free State | Deputy President Paul Mashatile will lead the Clean Cities and Towns Campaign on Tuesday, 1 July, in the Matjhabeng Local Municipality near Welkom, Free State. | Launched last month in Gauteng, the Clean Cities and Towns Campaign is a nationwide initiative designed to promote cleaner, greener, and more inclusive urban and rural environments. | The campaign encourages citizens to unite for community cleaning activities in townships and villages. | "It is envisaged that the service delivery initiative will not only promote cleaner surroundings but…
(2025-06-30). Australia's Cutest Mammal Is Now Australia's Cutest Three Mammals. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Australia is home to more than 60 species of carnivorous marsupials in the family Dasyuridae. Almost a quarter of those have only been scientifically recognised in the …
(2025-06-30). Do You Have Bitcoin? Here's Why You Need To Include It On Your Tax Return. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Bitcoin is ubiquitous. It is impossible to open a social media stream or news source without encountering yet another mention of the topic. Many Australians have …
(2025-06-30). On Her New Album, Lorde Creates Pop At Its Purest Performative, Playful And Alive To Paradox. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | '˛Describe the vibe goes the demand to commenters underneath the YouTube video for Lorde's latest single, Hammer . Fans form a flow; a vibe check in Zillenial …
(2025-06-30). Unsafe And Unethical: Bed Shortages Mean Dementia Patients With Psychiatric Symptoms Are Admitted To Medical Wards. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | New Zealand's mental health crisis is well documented in the government's 2018 inquiry, He Ara Oranga , which shows one in five people experience mental illness or …
(2025-06-30). Men Traded Wares But Women Traded Knowledge: What A New Archeological Study Tells Us About PNG Sea Trade. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Australia's closest neighbour, Papua New Guinea, is a place of remarkable cultural diversity. Home to cultures speaking more than 800 languages, this region has been …
(2025-06-30). My Shins Hurt After Running. Could It Be Shin Splints? menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | If you've started running for the first time, started again after a break, or your workout is more intense, you might have felt it. A dull, nagging ache down your shins …
(2025-06-30). Australia's University System Is 'Battered' And 'Broken' A New Book Surveys The Wreckage And Offers Some Solutions. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | The Australian university sector has come under considerable pressure in recent years. It is currently in a parlous state. | Controversy swirls around hundreds of millions …
(2025-06-30). Occupational Therapists Tackle Obstacles In The Home, From Support To Cook A Meal, To Navigating Public Transport. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Occupational therapists (OTs) have been in the spotlight this month after the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) froze NDIS payments for these services at …
(2025-06-30). Warmer Seas Are Likely To Make This Week's Intense East Coast Low A Storm To Remember. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Right now, a severe storm likely to be the first significant East Coast Low in three years is developing off the coast of New South Wales. It's expected to intensify …
(2025-06-30). Gauteng government to pay second e-tolls debt instalment. sanews.gov.za Gauteng government to pay second e-tolls debt instalment | The Gauteng Provincial Government (GPG) is expected to today pay some R3.3 billion to service the outstanding e-tolls debt. | This was announced by Gauteng MEC for Finance and Economic Development, Lebogang Maile, during a media briefing on Sunday. | E-tolls were scrapped last year following years of discontent from road users in an agreement between the provincial government and National Treasury. | The GPG committed to paying some 30% of the historic debt. | "… The Gauteng Provincial Government will honour the province's obligation by paying the secon…
(2025-06-30). LIVE: World leaders in Sevilla launch ambitious push to finance the future. news.un.org From rising debt and shrinking investment, to the aid funding crisis and struggles to meet ambitious development goals, the global financial system is failing the people it's supposed to serve: that's the challenge facing world leaders gathered in Spain's sweltering southern jewel of Sevilla this week, as the UN's 4th International Conference on Financing for Development gets underway. Follow our live Meetings Coverage below; app users can catch all the action from the opening day here and you'll find all related stories on our special dedicated page right here.
(2025-06-30). Funding shortages threaten relief for millions of Sudanese refugees: WFP. news.un.org Critical shortfalls in global humanitarian funding now threaten millions of Sudanese refugees fleeing war to seek refuge in neighbouring countries, the UN World Food Programme (WFP) said on Monday.
(2025-06-30). Comments sought on draft regulations to better protect marine ecosystems. sanews.gov.za Comments sought on draft regulations to better protect marine ecosystems | The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, has signed a Government Notice to publish the second draft of regulations for the Environmental Management of Offshore Ship-to-Ship Transfers for public comment. | The regulations introduce a risk-based system to prevent and reduce the harm that offshore ship-to-ship transfers, including bunkering, can cause to marine and coastal ecosystems. | "Since bunkering began in Algoa Bay in 2016, four oil spills have affected 260 endangered African Penguins and other marine…
(2025-06-30). Leak: Former Colombian Foreign Minister Leyva Sought US Support to Overthrow Petro. orinocotribune.com Audio recordings and sources close to the White House reveal that àÅlvaro Leyva, Colombia's former foreign minister, attempted to coordinate a forced departure of President Gustavo Petro with Donald Trump's advisors. The leaks also implicate Vice President Francia Márquez. | Testimonies—
(2025-06-30). The Dugout: What the LA Protests Against ICE Are Really Like — From the Organizers Themselves. itsgoingdown.org Hosts of The Dugout speak with organizers in Southern California about the ongoing demonstrations against ICE raids. This week on The Dugout, we sit down with two organizers and artists, Peter (@handsomeherbivore) and Anahi, based in Southern California, to discuss the intensified presence of ICE and other law enforcement agencies, and the community-led responses emerging in their…
(2025-06-30). Selected Articles: Donald Trump's Failed "12 Days War" against Iran. Trump and his Adminstration are Boldface "Liars" globalresearch.ca 
By In this article, we first put forth detailed evidence which refute…
(2025-06-30). Horoscope today: your 24-hour briefing for life, love, and more. thecanary.co 
Here's today's horoscope from the Canary — helping guide you through life, with a daily dose of lifestyle musings for our readers. Your horoscope for Monday 30 June 2025 Aries ‚ôà Mars trines Neptune today, Aries, softening your usual head-first, fists-up approach. The revolutionary energy is still there — but today's power lies in nuance. […] | By
(2025-06-30). In Serbia, protesters blocked roads and transport interchanges. eadaily.com Roads and transport interchanges in 18 cities of the country were blocked in Serbia, protesting students reported.
(2025-06-30). Kangaroo junk, Duda's bodyguard, the whole of Latvia — LGBT*: morning coffee with EADaily. eadaily.com So, a new week with new and old events. The overdue one rushes around the capitals, begging to submit something for old age. He expects that he will have an old age. Who will let him live to old age?>
(2025-06-30). Most of the missing in Krynki Ukrainian military killed — Rogov. eadaily.com Most of the servicemen of the Armed Forces of Ukraine who are missing on the left bank of the Dnieper in Krynki Kherson region, in fact, are dead.
(2025-06-30). NBC: The killer of firefighters in the US deliberately ambushed them. eadaily.com The fire in the US state of Idaho, where the shooting took place, was arranged specifically to catch the rescuers who arrived by surprise, NBC reports, citing local officials.
(2025-06-30). Russia destroyed almost all Abrams tanks delivered to Kiev from the USA — MWM. eadaily.com Almost 90% of all Abrams tanks that were supplied by the United States to the Kiev regime have already been destroyed by the Russians during the fighting in the SMO zone.
(2025-06-30). The German Foreign Minister, feeling sorry for Bandera, turned on Hitler's propaganda. eadaily.com German Foreign Minister Johann Wadefuhl again broadcasts propaganda cliches that "Russia directly threatens our lives."
(2025-06-30). The SBU has put on the wanted list the Russian blogger Apachev, who painted graffiti in Sudzha. eadaily.com The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has put on the wanted list a former war correspondent, blogger and singer Akim Apachev (Akim Hasanov).
(2025-06-30). The US Senate may adopt a new package of sanctions against Russia next week. eadaily.com US Democratic Senator Chris Coons admitted that the US Senate could adopt a new bill next week to impose additional sanctions against Russia.
(2025-06-30). The Wretched History of Regime. counterpunch.org 
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu is planning to come to Washington in the next week or so, and probably will make his case for regime change in Iran. Having convinced Donald Trump of the need to attack Iran's nuclear facilities, Netanyahu will presumably turn to his next goal, which is to end the regime of the Ayatollah and destroy the Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC), the military organization dedicated to regime control and survival.
(2025-06-30). The Five Percenters: NATO's Promise of War. counterpunch.org 
The confidence trickster was at it again on his visit to The Hague, reluctantly meeting members of the overly large family that is NATO. President Donald Trump was hoping to impress upon all present that allies of the United States, whatever inclination and whatever their domestic policy, should spend mightily on defence, inflating the margins
(2025-06-30). Conservation Innovations: How Sustained Resistance Is Saving One of the Earth's Most Critical Rainforests From Corporate Greed. counterpunch.org 
In Indonesia's Leuser Ecosystem, orangutans swing through the treetops, rhinos roam free, and elephants share the land with tigers. It is the last place on Earth where they still coexist in the wild—and it's under siege. The battle to save it reveals the deep connections between consumer products, Indigenous rights, and the fight for climate
(2025-06-30). The Worst Bill in Modern US History. counterpunch.org President Trump's so-called "Big, Beautiful Bill," now on the floor of the Senate, is the most dangerous piece of legislation in the modern history of our country. It is a gift to the billionaire class, while causing massive pain for low income and working class Americans. Actually though, I'm wrong. This is not a gift
(2025-06-30). Unhoused and Then Displaced Like Me. counterpunch.org I'm a native Oregonian. The central part of the state has been my home for more than a quarter century. It's where I expected to build my life. It's also where I fled after a harrowing marriage with a husband who threatened my life. With no money, no job, and no housing, I found safety
(2025-06-30). Continuing Unemployment Claims Rise Again. counterpunch.org The number of new unemployment insurance claims edged down last week to 236,000. This brought the four-week average to 245,000, just over 4.0 percent higher than the year-ago level. However, the number of continuing claims rose by 37,000 to 1,974,000, which is 7.0 percent above the year-ago level. These are not frightening numbers in the
(2025-06-30). Supreme Court and Avoiding the Bigger Issues. counterpunch.org 
The US Supreme Court continues to support Donald Trump and his administration's policies, not by ruling in favor of the big issues at stake necessarily, but by not ruling on them. The most recent case, Trump v. CASA, Inc., stops lower courts from ruling directly that presidential orders are unconstitutional. The only way of stopping
(2025-06-30). The Failure to "Obliterate" Iran's Nuclear Sites. counterpunch.org 
Damage Control President Trump's childish and out-of-touch message following US strikes on Iran is now, properly, a matter of contention. He said: "Iran has officially responded to our Obliteration of their Nuclear Facilities with a very weak response, which we expected, and have very effectively countered. . . . Most importantly, they've gotten it all
(2025-06-30). Eyewitness video shows moment of plane crash in Kazakhstan. presstv.ir A passenger plane flying from Azerbaijan to Russia crashed near the city of Aktau in Kazakhstan.
(2025-06-30). Concerns mounting over new energy crisis in EU as Russian gas transit via Ukraine ends. presstv.ir As the agreement allowing Russian gas transit through Ukraine to Europe expires on Tuesday, concerns are mounting over new energy crisis in EU.
(2025-06-30). More than 260 Rohingya refugees arrive in Indonesia. presstv.ir More than 260 Rohingya refugees have arrived in Indonesia's westernmost province of Aceh after floating at sea for days.
(2025-06-30). Rescue workers search for survivors after powerful quake strikes China's Tibet. presstv.ir Rescue workers search rubble for survivors after powerful quake strikes China's Tibet.
(2025-06-30). California firefighters battling wildfire near Los Angeles. presstv.ir California firefighters battle a fast-moving wildfire.
(2025-06-30). Search, rescue ops continue in Tibet's Shigatse following deadly 7.1 magnitude earthquake. presstv.ir Rescue efforts continue in Shigatse region after a devastating earthquake hit Tibet.
(2025-06-30). Aerial shots of damage caused by the Eaton fire in Altadena, California. presstv.ir Aerial shots show the destruction of a wide range of houses by the Eaton fire in Altadena, California.
(2025-06-30). Activists in Mexico rally against incoming Trump's anti-immigration policies. presstv.ir Migrant rights groups in Mexico demonstrated against the proposed anti-immigration measures of US President-elect Donald Trump.
(2025-06-30). 'Un-American,' 'Help people already here'- birthright citizenship debate divides NY. presstv.ir With the new administration of Trump rolling out immediate policy pushes on immigration, reaction on the street ran the gamut from horror to firm support.
(2025-06-30). Nearly 200 migrants deported from US, all men, arrive in Venezuela. presstv.ir Two planes carrying Venezuelan migrants deported from the US landed at Venezuela's La Guaira airport.
(2025-06-30). Strike shuts down Bangladesh's biggest port. geo.tv 
Garment industry workers block a road during a protest demanding a wage raise, in the Mirpur area of Dhaka, Bangladesh, November 12, 2023. — ReutersOperations at Bangladesh's biggest port were suspended on Sunday as a strike by customs officials brought shipping activity to a…
(2025-06-30). Two killed in ambush on firefighters in US state of Idaho. geo.tv 
Law enforcement officers collect evidence near the scene of a shooting at the Boise Towne Square shopping mall in Boise, Idaho, US, October 25, 2021. — ReutersTwo people were killed when firefighters tackling a blaze were ambushed by an unknown number of gunmen in an ongoing…
(2025-06-30). Horror as 381 embalmed corpses found dumped in Mexico crematorium. geo.tv 
(2025-06-30). China's top diplomat visits Europe pitching closer ties in 'volatile' world. geo.tv 
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi leaves the podium after signing a document at the signing ceremony of the Convention on the Establishment of the International Organisation for Mediation Convention in Hong Kong on May 30, 2025. — AFPWang Yi to visit EU's headquarters in Brussels,…
(2025-06-30). Invest in aid to build peace in troubled world: UN. geo.tv 
(2025-06-30). Sweet-smelling fungi at centre of Australian triple-murder trial. geo.tv 
Death cap mushrooms are saturated with deadly chemicals known as amatoxins (William WESTThe triple-murder trial of Australian Erin Patterson revolves around an innocuous-looking mushroom with a "slightly sweet" smell and a sinister name.Patterson is accused of killing her…
(2025-06-30). Iran hunting IAEA's Rafael Grossi? Panic grips US over alleged execution plot. hindustantimes.com Iranian lawmakers have escalated tensions with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) by voting to suspend cooperation and barring IAEA chief Rafael Grossi from visiting bombed nuclear sites, following accusations that Grossi "betrayed" Iran by not condemning Israeli and US strikes on its nuclear facilities. Argentina, Grossi's home country, and the United States have condemned what they describe as threats against Grossi. Watch for more…
(2025-06-30). Brazilian expert: BRICS summit to discuss transition to settlements in national currencies. tvbrics.com 
He also said that the social agenda will be discussed…
(2025-06-30). China identifies genetic mechanism for mammalian organ regeneration. tvbrics.com 
This process opens new avenues for repairing damaged organs in humans…
(2025-06-30). Chinese expert names key tasks for BRICS summit in Brazil. tvbrics.com 
According to him, the meeting will discuss trade and economic cooperation, global governance reform, and artificial intelligence…
(2025-06-30). How final exams and university admission systems work in BRICS countries. tvbrics.com 
Experts from different countries spoke to TV BRICS about what it takes to get into university in Brazil, India, China, South Africa, and the UAE…
(2025-06-30). India's electronics industry to see growth driven by investment and demand. tvbrics.com 
Thanks to government support and growing demand, India is strengthening its position as a global centre for electronics manufacturing…
(2025-06-30). Indian archaeologists uncover multi-era settlementlinked to early five distinct civilisations. tvbrics.com 
The findings reflect the sophisticated craft and metallurgical skills of the early inhabitants, claims the source…
(2025-06-30). Iranian engineers develop three advanced ultrasonic devices. tvbrics.com 
Locally made products aim to support domestic industries…
(2025-06-30). Malaysia and Russia deepen cooperation in halal industry and nuclear energy. tvbrics.com 
Malaysia's main exports to Russia are electronic components, industrial machinery and processed food products…
(2025-06-30). Rio de Janeiro boosts transition to clean energy with new decrees. tvbrics.com 
The documents were signed at the Energy Summit 2025…
(2025-06-30). Russian scientists reconstruct appearance of extinct comb jelly group. tvbrics.com 
The aim is to identify the earliest representatives of this group, explore their morphology and ecology…
(2025-06-30). Magical Theatricality in the Ice Age Caves: Why it Should Matter to Socialists. dissidentvoice.org 
Orientation From the time of the Renaissance until representational art began to be challenged at the end of the 19th century, most of us think of secular art as consisting of separate disciplines — dance, theatre, singing, painting, sculpture and writing. The exception to this was the theatrical work of Richard Wagner, a German composer, …
(2025-06-30). A Battle for Humane Consciousness in a War Against Truth: Exposing the Dark Arts of War. dissidentvoice.org 
The total liberation and unification of Africa under an All-African Socialist Government must be the primary objective of all Black revolutionaries throughout the world. It is an objective which, when achieved, will bring about the fulfillment of the aspirations of Africans and people of African descent everywhere. It will at the same time advance the …
(2025-06-30). Israeli Politicians Condemn Far-Right Settlers After IDF Facility Torched in West Bank. themedialine.org
(2025-06-30). CPJ calls on a Georgia solicitor-general to investigate charges against journalist Mario Guevara. Lauren Wolfe
(2025-06-30). CPJ, 8 others urge Bahrain to halt repressive amendments to press law. CPJ Staff
(2025-06-30). CPJ, others call on Egypt to end transnational repression against exiled journalists. CPJ Staff
(2025-06-30). Cuban journalist targeted with threats, intimidation after refusing police summons. CPJ Staff
(2025-06-30). Journalist arrested, accused of threatening Turkish president. CPJ Staff
(2025-06-30). Russia and Belarus release 2 journalists who had been detained for years. CPJ Staff
(2025-06-30). Live coverage of protests banned in Kenya, at least 2 journalists injured. CPJ Staff
(2025-06-30). Like a princess: A British pedophile may be behind the "wedding" with a 9-year-old Ukrainian. eadaily.com
(2025-06-30). Qué trae la prensa cubana, lunes 30 de junio de 2025. cubadebate.cu
(2025-06-30). Mamdani's Magnificent Primary Win—What Follows. counterpunch.org 
People are asking about my reaction to Zohran Mamdani's spectacular and decisive upset in the Democratic primary victory for Mayor of New York over ex-Governor Andrew Cuomo. Mamdani's victory was so overwhelming that Cuomo conceded generously, saying that Mamdani ran a "…highly impactful campaign…" "He deserved it. He won." Here are my observations: 1. Usually, such a
(2025-06-30). New York mayoral candidate Mamdani defends campaign despite Democratic unease. geo.tv 
Zohran Mamdani reacts next to his parents Mahmood Mamdani and Mira Nair and wife Rama Duwaji during a watch party for his primary election, which includes his bid to become the Democratic candidate for New York City mayor in the upcoming November 2025 election, in New York City, US, June…
(2025-06-30). 'Outright Massacre': Senate GOP Takes Sledgehammer To Biden's Green Energy Subsidies. wattsupwiththat.com The Senate dealt a series of blows to solar and wind energy in the latest version of President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful" bill — taking a page out of House Republicans' playbook to crack down on green energy tax credits enacted under former President Joe Biden.
(2025-06-30). Russia Pounds Targets Across Ukraine as There's No End in Sight to the War. news.antiwar.com Russia launched a heavy drone and missile attack on targets across Ukraine overnight Saturday into Sunday as the war continues to rage with no end in sight despite President Trump's earlier push for a ceasefire. The Ukrainian Air Force said that Russia fired 60 missiles and 477 drones and decoy drones designed to overwhelm air …
(2025-06-30). Bob's Newswire: June 30, 2025. scheerpost.com June 30, 2025 Domestic Politics Israel, the Middle East and the World June 29, 2025 Domestic Politics Israel, the Middle East and the World China, Asia and the World June 27, 2025 Israel, the Middle East and the World China, Asia and the World June 22, 2025 Israel, the Middle East and the World China …
(2025-06-30). 'Full-fledged crime': 71 Iranians killed in Israeli strike on Evin prison. presstv.ir Iran's Judiciary says at least 71 people have been killed in an Israeli strike on Tehran's Evin prison that took place during the regime's recent aggression against the country.
(2025-06-30). Leader's aide recounts surviving Israeli strike, urges constant readiness. presstv.ir Ali Shamkhani has emphasized the need for constant vigilance and readiness to counter enemy threats, as he revealed details of the failed assassination attempt by the Israeli regime against him.
(2025-06-30). Trump's tariff war, aid cuts threaten poorest nations: ITC director. presstv.ir The Executive Director of the International Trade Centre (ITC) says US President Donald Trump's tariff war and aid cuts threaten the poorest nations' recovery.
(2025-06-30). Iran's speaker decries Trump's 'ridiculous, meaningless' rhetoric. presstv.ir Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has denounced Donald Trump's "ridiculous" anti-Iran rhetoric as a futile effort to undermine Iranian officials' decision-making processes.
(2025-06-30). Top general: Iran has real doubts about Israel's adherence to truce. presstv.ir The Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces says Iran has real doubts about Israel's adherence to a unilateral ceasefire declared by the US, and is ready to give it a strong response if the regime repeats its aggression.
(2025-06-30). Iran's military chief praises Pakistan's 'bold stance' during US-Israeli aggression. presstv.ir Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi, in a phone call with Pakistan's Chief of the Army Staff General Asim Munir on Sunday, praised Islamabad's "courageous stance."
(2025-06-30). Iran's top military command vows 'more forceful' response if Israel repeats aggression. presstv.ir Iran's highest operational command unit vows a more forceful response to Israel if it carries out another act of aggression against the Islamic Republic.
(2025-06-30). Iran asks UN Security Council to recognize Israel, US as 'initiators' of aggression. presstv.ir The Iranian foreign minister says the UN Security Council should recognize Israel and the US as the initiators of the aggression against the country.
(2025-06-30). Iran condemns Trump's insults as breach of principles of international norms. presstv.ir The Foreign Ministry has issued a statement strongly condemning US President Donald Trump's offensive and insulting remarks about Iran's senior leadership.
(2025-06-30). Senior Iranian clerics: Any attack on leadership tantamount to war crime. presstv.ir Senior Iranian clerics have said that any attack or threat to the leadership and religious authority is tantamount to a war crime.
(2025-06-30). Ukraine F-16 pilot killed in large-scale Russian attack, Zelensky calls for US help. geo.tv 
Explosion lights up the sky over the city during a Russian drone, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine June 29, 2025. — ReutersA Ukrainian F-16 fighter pilot died in a crash while repelling a Russian air attack that involved hundreds of drones, cruise and ballistic…
(2025-06-30). Regarding Ken Paxton: "Now Let Him Enforce It" counterpunch.org 
"John Marshall has made his decision" regarding relations between the Cherokee Nation and the United States, US president Andrew Jackson supposedly said of the US Supreme Court's chief justice in 1832. "Now let him enforce it!" That sentiment comes to mind when considering the Supreme Court's June 27 decision in Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton. The court
(2025-06-29). South Africa to participate at international development finance summit in Spain. sanews.gov.za South Africa to participate at international development finance summit in Spain | International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) Minister, Ronald Lamola will lead South Africa's delegation to the 4th International Conference on the Financing for Development Summit, scheduled to take place in Seville, Spain, from 30 June – 3 July 2025. | The conference is convened at the invitation of President Pedro Sánchez Pérez-Castejón of the Government of Spain and United Nations Secretary – General António Guterres. | In a statement on Saturday, The Presidency said the conference aims to address new and emerging issues…
(2025-06-29). The bodies of the Safarov brothers will be delivered to Baku tomorrow — MASS media. eadaily.com The bodies of Azerbaijanis Ziyaddin and Huseyn Safarov, who died after being detained in Yekaterinburg, will be delivered to Baku tomorrow, June 30, the Azerbaijani edition of Report reports, citing its sources.
(2025-06-30). Fiji human rights coalition challenges Rabuka over decolonisation 'unfinished business'. asiapacificreport.nz Asia Pacific Report The NGO Coalition on Human Rights in Fiji (NGOCHR) has called on Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka as the new chair of the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) to "uphold justice, stability and security" for Kanaky New Caledonia and West Papua. In a statement today after last week's MSG leaders' summit in Suva, the…
(2025-06-30). Fiji's Dr Prasad unveils $4.8b budget as deficit widens. asiapacificreport.nz By Kaya Selby, RNZ Pacific journalist The Fiji government is spending big on this year's budget. The country's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Biman Prasad, unveiled a FJ$4.8 billion (about NZ$3.5 billion) spending package, complete with cost of living measures and fiscal stimulus, to the Fijian Parliament on Friday. This is about F$280…
(2025-06-29). Tahiti prepares for its first Matari'i public holiday. asiapacificreport.nz RNZ Te Manu Korihi Tahiti will mark Matari'i as a national public holiday for the first time in November, following in the footsteps of Matariki in Aotearoa New Zealand. Matari'i refers to the same star cluster as Matariki. And for Tahitians, November 20 will mark the start of Matari'i i ni'a — the "season of…
(2025-06-29). Clark warns in new Pacific book renewed nuclear tensions pose 'existential threat to humanity'. asiapacificreport.nz 
Asia Pacific Report Former New Zealand prime minister Helen Clark has warned the country needs to maintain its nuclear-free policy as a "fundamental tenet" of its independent foreign policy in the face of gathering global storm clouds. Writing in a new book being published next week, she says "nuclear war is an existential threat to…
(2025-06-30). Sci-tech sector maturing rapidly amid incentives. ecns.cn From clinching a sweeping 9-0 victory at the RoboCup German Open in March to gearing up for the RoboCup 2025 in Salvador, Brazil, in July, a Chinese humanoid robot soccer team has been capturing global attention.
(2025-06-30). Clean energy powers inland waterway shipping. ecns.cn The rapid development of new energy technologies is underway in the inland waterway shipping sector to align navigation practices with environmental concerns by transitioning vessels to liquefied natural gas, battery, methanol and hydrogen fuel power sources.
(2025-06-30). Foreign brands use China to reshape global trade. ecns.cn Multinational carmakers are accelerating efforts to localize operations in China — not only to bolster their performance in the country but to leverage their China experience for global competitiveness, according to industry experts.
(2025-06-30). New energy vehicles drive overseas growth. ecns.cn China's automobile exports are experiencing a remarkable surge driven by logistic upgrades and new energy vehicle dominance.
(2025-06-30). Floodwaters and fortitude: Southwest China's Rongjiang recovering from torrential rains. ecns.cn Since June 18, the county has endured six consecutive days of heavy rainfall, accumulating 63 million cubic meters of precipitation. Upstream and downstream floods combined with rainfall submerged the entire county in floodwaters.
(2025-06-30). Xinjiang cotton finds new path in global markets: advancing from raw material to high-tech export. ecns.cn In the sunlit cotton fields of Shihezi City, Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, rows of vigorous cotton seedlings sway gently amid high-tech monitoring equipment. Utilizing smart agricultural systems, local farmers are boosting both the precision and quality of cotton production.
(2025-06-30). CPC members exceed 100 mln. ecns.cn As of Dec. 31, 2024, the total number of Communist Party of China (CPC) members reached 100.271 million, with a net increase of 1.086 million compared to the end of 2023, representing a growth rate of 1.1%, official statistics published on Monday showed.
(2025-06-30). Legless shoemaker's video wins hearts. ecns.cn Huang Huaquan, a 44-year-old legless shoemaker from Yangming township in Heping county, Guangdong province, has captured the hearts of many with his inspiring journey.
(2025-06-30). Night market breathes life into old town. ecns.cn As dusk falls on Zhengding county, an ancient town in Shijiazhuang, Hebei province, a daytime parking lot swiftly transforms into a bustling culinary hub.
(2025-06-30). China's factory activity shows marginal improvement in June. ecns.cn China's factory activity gauge improved slightly in June, but was still below the 50-point mark that separates contraction from expansion, official data showed on Monday.
(2025-06-30). China conditionally resumes some aquatic imports from Japan. ecns.cn China will conditionally resume imports of certain aquatic products from Japan, excluding 10 prefectures, including Fukushima and Gunma, the General Administration of Customs issued an online notice on Sunday.
(2025-06-30). Powering progress: technician ensures grid stability in Liaoning. ecns.cn In the northern part of Northeast China's Liaoning province, Li Yingfeng has dedicated over three decades to ensuring reliable electricity for thousands of households in Tieling.
(2025-06-30). China's manufacturing PMI continues to improve. ecns.cn The purchasing managers' index (PMI) for China's manufacturing sector came in at 49.7 in June, according to the latest data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Monday.
(2025-06-30). China's manufacturing PMI rise for two consecutive months. ecns.cn Mechanical arms processing components at a pump factory in Huzhou, Zhejiang Province, June 5, 2025.Among the 21 surveyed industries, 11 were in the expansionary territory, four more than in May, reflecting a broadening recovery.
(2025-06-30). China to enhance oversight of Japanese aquatic imports. ecns.cn Japan has agreed to international monitoring of its Fukushima nuclear-contaminated wastewater discharge and independent sampling and monitoring by China, while pledging to continuously carry out such monitoring activities.
(2025-06-30). IAEA chief: Iran's nuclear program could be operating again in months. ecns.cn Iran's nuclear program could be up and running again in a matter of months, according to the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency.
(2025-06-30). Xi chairs CPC leadership meeting to review work regulations on decision-making, deliberation, coordination. ecns.cn The Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee held a meeting on Monday to review a set of regulations on the work of the Central Committee's decision-making, deliberative and coordinating institutions.
(2025-06-30). Xi Jinping chairs CPC leadership meeting to review work regulations on decision-making, deliberation, coordination. ecns.cn The Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee held a meeting on Monday to review a set of regulations on the work of the Central Committee's decision-making, deliberative and coordinating institutions."ÄÄ"ÄÄXi Jinping, general secretary of the CPC Central Committee, presided over the meeting.
(2025-06-30). CHN Energy launches world's first large-scale AI model for power generation. ecns.cn China Energy Investment Corp (CHN Energy) has launched the world's first large-scale artificial intelligence model specifically designed for the power generation industry, the State-owned energy giant announced on Saturday.
(2025-06-30). AI opens doors to efficient, convenient and personalized banking. ecns.cn In the global conversation about artificial intelligence, Silicon Valley often takes center stage. However, a quiet but powerful revolution is unfolding in Asia's financial sector, where regional banks are leading the charge by tailoring AI to the unique needs of their communities.
(2025-06-30). China's ancient dreams make for modern space triumphs. ecns.cn As China reaches for the stars, it writes a compelling chapter in the human story, defined by this fusion of ancient vision and modern capability.Looking ahead, China's cosmic dreams aim ever further, promising to unfold even more magnificent chapters in this uniquely compelling narrative of exploration.
(2025-06-30). China-built solar power project operating at full capacity in Brazil. ecns.cn It is expected to generate approximately 400 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity annually, enough to meet the power demands of around 240,000 households, said the State-owned company.
(2025-06-30). Dream of rare fungus sprouts in Guangzhou. ecns.cn Taiwanofungus camphoratus, a rare and unique fungus native to Taiwan, grows on camphor trees and is known for its significant benefits in liver protection and tumor treatment.
(2025-06-30). Young people eager to take new tech jobs. ecns.cn Young Chinese people are showing a stronger passion and talent for entering emerging industries such as artificial intelligence and robotics research and manufacturing, injecting new vitality into the nation's workforce. Industry insiders remain bullish on their performance in such sectors.
(2025-06-30). Shanghai events highlight Sino-U.S. ties forged from war against fascism. ecns.cn The hard-fought victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (and the World Anti-Fascist War) has not been forgotten, nor has the friendship forged between the Chinese and citizens of the United States during those years.
(2025-06-30). Number of CPC members reaches 100.271 million. ecns.cn The number of CPC members in China has reached 100.271 million as of 2024, a growth rate of 1.1 percent.
(2025-06-30). Over 2,000 households benefit from urban renewal. ecns.cn The 72-year-old's household is among about 2,110 preparing to move into apartment buildings in Pengpu No 1 Village, part of Pengpu New Village, one of Shanghai's earliest residential compounds for workers.
(2025-06-30). China-Laos Railway cross-border transport hits new record in first half of 2025. ecns.cn In the first half of 2025, the cross-border transport handled by China-Laos Railway hit a record high, demonstrating robust growth in both passenger traffic and freight volume.
(2025-06-30). Swiss youth delegation explores democratic practices in Shanghai. ecns.cn A delegation of 17 Swiss young talents visited the Whole-Process People's Democracy Practice Site of the CPPCC Committees in Shanghai's Changning district.The visit, part of the 2025 Swiss young talents exchange program in Shanghai, provided the Swiss delegation with firsthand experience of Shanghai's democratic consultation system and its practical implementation.
(2025-06-30). New batch of 'desert seafood' from northwest China's Xinjiang to hit market. ecns.cn Aquatic experts in Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region have successfully cultivated a variety of delicious seafood, including salmon, tilapia, lobster, and even white jade crabs, by using saline-alkali water to create "artificial seawater."
(2025-06-30). China resumes conditional import of seafood from Japan. ecns.cn The General Administration of Customs of China issued an announcement on Sunday, saying that China was immediately resuming the import of seafood products from some Japanese regions.
(2025-06-30). Social organizations urged to help grads get better jobs. ecns.cn China has urged social organizations to create more internships or job openings for college graduates in order for them to get higher-quality employment.The organizations can also offer dispute mediation and legal aid services to graduates and improve their legal literacy through promotional programs.
(2025-06-30). First Intangible Cultural Heritage Month held in Hong Kong. ecns.cn Hong Kong launched its first Intangible Cultural Heritage Month event in June. Delightful programs include 80 ICH performances, 60 interactive experiential booths and 20 "ICH Highlight Tours", covering over 100 ICH items and bringing together over 50 ICH practitioners, including representative bearers of the national ICH.
(2025-06-30). Jiahu ruins site, earliest Neolithic cultural remains in Henan. ecns.cn Discovered in the 1960s, the Jiahu Site is an important Neolithic site dating back 9,000 to 7,500 yearswith an area covering over 55,000 square meters.Through eight archaeological excavations, this site has unveiled a wealth of Neolithic relics, includingbone flutes and turtle shell vessel.
(2025-06-30). China launches first 3v3 AI robot football match. ecns.cn China's first 3v3 AI-powered robot football matchconcluded on Saturday. Four teams from three Chinese universities competed in the match.
(2025-06-30). Safety-first approach ensures export quality. ecns.cn Since January, the General Administration of Customs of China has mandated that all durian shipments from exporting countries be accompanied by a laboratory report confirming the absence of Basic Yellow 2, or BY2 — a compound commonly used in dyeing textiles, paper, leather and paint.
(2025-06-30). China opposes deals harming its interests. ecns.cn China firmly opposes any country entering into trade agreements with the United States that undermine Chinese interests in exchange for so-called tariff relief, the Ministry of Commerce said over the weekend.
(2025-06-30). China's social logistics value totals 138.7 trillion yuan in Jan—May. ecns.cn From January to May, China's total social logistics value reached 138.7 trillion yuan ($19.1 trillion), up 5.3 percent year-on-year, according to data released by the China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing (CFLP) on Sunday.
(2025-06-30). Chinese cities speed up construction of international consumption centers. ecns.cn Chinese cities including Shanghai, Beijing and Guangzhou in South China's Guangdong Province are making active efforts to promote the debut economy, optimize the visa waiver policy and improve the consumption environment to accelerate the construction of international consumption centers.
(2025-06-30). China conditionally resumes Japanese sea food imports. ecns.cn Effective immediately, imports of aquatic products originating from Japan will be resumed, except for those from the 10 prefectures including Fukushima, Gunma, Tochigi, Ibaraki, Miyagi, Niigata, Nagano, Saitama, Tokyo, and Chiba.
(2025-06-30). Chinese state media reveals J-16, J-15 fighter jets resolutely react to foreign provocations. ecns.cn Chinese state media revealed two cases of Chinese fighter jets responding to foreign provocations, including two J-16 jets driving away a foreign aircraft breaching China's territorial sea line and J-15s engaging in high-altitude dogfights to expulse foreign aircrafts in May 2022.
(2025-06-30). Xi calls for upholding of ethnic unity. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping has urged residents in the Xizang autonomous region to continue upholding ethnic solidarity and creating a happier and better life.
(2025-06-30). Canada urged to stop politicizing economic issues. ecns.cn The Canadian government's recent move ordering Chinese surveillance equipment manufacturer Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Co to cease operations in the country over so-called national security concerns is not based on evidence.
(2025-06-30). Xi urges villagers in Xizang to uphold ethnic solidarity. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged residents of a village in Xizang Autonomous Region to uphold ethnic solidarity and create a happier and better life.
(2025-06-30). Relief efforts underway in flood-hit county. ecns.cn Fresh floodwaters swept through Rongjiang county in Southwest China's Guizhou province on Saturday afternoon, just days after Tuesday's deluge, but by 10 am on Sunday, authorities had ended the highest-level flood control response.
(2025-06-30). China activates yellow rainstorm warning in multiple areas. ecns.cn The National Meteorological Center (NMC) of China issued a yellow rainstorm warning on Sunday morning, forecasting heavy rainfall across multiple regions from 8: 00 am Sunday to 8: 00 am Monday.
(2025-06-30). Flexible programs build diverse talent pool. ecns.cn A new academic trend is gaining ground in universities across China. Students are increasingly spending their evenings and weekends pursuing micro-majors, which are short-duration educational programs designed to empower them with practical skills needed in the job market.
(2025-06-30). How big is the Chinese language boom? Yiwu's local Confucius Institute is buzzing! ecns.cn
(2025-06-30). Scenery of 'Alien Valley' geopark in NW China's Gansu. ecns.cn Photo taken on June 29, 2025 shows the scenery of Alien Valley geopark in Zhangye City, northwest China's Gansu Province. (Photo: China News Service/Li Yalong) | This geopark, known as "Extraterrestrial Canyon" officially, is an important part of Zhangye National Geopark, which became a UNESCO Global Geopark in 2019. The Alien Valley features canyon, hill, and cliff landscapes formed by colorful conglomerate rocks, and is a comprehensive collection of unique landscapes.
(2025-06-30). trial is crumbling, and calls to cancel it are just the final straw. haaretz.com Since the beginning, there hasn't been a trick Netanyahu hasn't been pulled to delay his trial. It's no wonder he sought Trump's backing, seeing he too despises his own country's judicial system and, as a result, any independent and equitable judiciary…
(2025-06-30). Dozens of settlers attempt to break into IDF base in West Bank, army source says. haaretz.com
(2025-06-30). Balancing Act: How ASEAN Navigates China's Expanding BRI Influence. moderndiplomacy.eu As global power rivalries intensify, Southeast Asia finds itself at the epicenter of geopolitical recalibration. The ASEAN Investment Report 2024, which shows a sharp rise in Chinese foreign direct investment into the region, has reignited debate over the consequences of deeper engagement with Beijing's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Against the backdrop of the U.S.-China …
(2025-06-30). Oil Price Chaos: How Gulf Conflicts Trigger Global Shocks. moderndiplomacy.eu The Gulf's persistent geopolitical volatility continues to expose critical vulnerabilities in global energy supply chains. Even in an era of diversified supply and improved market efficiency, the region's strategic importance means that any escalation can rapidly reverberate through energy prices, trade flows, and the broader world economy. Markets React to Threats Before Oil Supply is …
(2025-06-30). U.S. Intervention in the Middle East: The Strategic Costs and Gains. moderndiplomacy.eu For decades, the Middle East has been one of the most volatile regions in the world. The long-standing rivalry between Israel and Iran is not only a confrontation between two countries but also the focus of a geostrategic competition involving global powers. However, the question is, why did the United States choose to engage in …
(2025-06-30). EurAsia Expo 2025 in Urumqi: A Gateway to Global Connectivity and Regional Prosperity. moderndiplomacy.eu On June 26, 2025, the vibrant city of Urumqi, the capital of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region in northwest China, witnessed the grand opening of the highly anticipated EurAsia Expo. Now in its latest edition, the Expo has not only become a landmark event for promoting regional trade and investment but also a vital platform …
(2025-06-30). Iran's Breaking Point: How U.S and Israeli Attacks May Destroy the NPT and Spark a Nuclear Crisis. moderndiplomacy.eu For twelve consecutive days, Israel has waged an intense aerial campaign against Iranian nuclear and military sites. On June 22, the United States joined the offensive, striking three major nuclear facilities Isfahan, Natanz, and Fordow. The military aggression, which Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claims is meant to prevent an "existential threat," has killed hundreds, …
(2025-06-29). Beyond Regime Change: The Strategic Collapse of Iran and the Architecture of Imperial Chaos. moderndiplomacy.eu As tensions in the Middle East escalate once more, the latest round of attacks on Iran by the United States and Israel signals a turning point in the West strategic posture. These are not merely regime change operations of the kind seen in past decades. What is unfolding is a broader policy of state decimation …
(2025-06-30). David Harvey: On Sraffa's Trail. newleftreview.org David Harvey recalls a lifetime of encounters, actual and intellectual, with the enigmatic Piero Sraffa. Interlocutor of Wittgenstein, Keynes and Robinson; devastating critic of neoclassical economics; helpmeet of Gramsci and rescuer of his Prison Notebooks. Reflections on an éminence grise of twentieth-century intellectual life.
(2025-06-30). Ed McNally: Instruments of Empire. newleftreview.org Ed McNally on Hugh Wilford, The CIA: An Imperial History. Antidote to apologias for the US intelligence agency, a periodization from the Truman Doctrine to the 'war on terror'.
(2025-06-30). Jiwei Xiao: China's Worker Artists. newleftreview.org Jiwei Xiao on Margaret Hillenbrand, On the Edge. Analysis of working-class precarity as a structure of feeling, manifest in Chinese literary and visual culture.
(2025-06-30). Loic Wacquant: Punish to Rule. newleftreview.org If punishment was central to colonial statecraft—police, courts and prisons forming a 'penal triad'—how has this logic mutated since? A comparative survey of the forms of official violence that upheld empires past sheds light on techniques for domesticating today's hyperghettos and banlieues.
(2025-06-30). Lola Seaton: Trusting Art? newleftreview.org Replying to Malcolm Bull's hypotheses in NLR 151 on the balance of trust in the artworld and cryptocurrency, Lola Seaton asks what distinguishes readymade works, like Cattelan's banana, from everyday commodities—and what exactly buyers of conceptual art get to own.
(2025-06-30). Ross Douthat: Condition of America. newleftreview.org Nick Burns quizzes the New York Times columnist on the contradictory ideological forces and factions driving the second Trump Administration, the strengths and weaknesses of American liberalism and the state of the country that he's described as sinking into economic and cultural stagnation.
(2025-06-30). Wang Xiaoming: On Civilization and Its Barbarisms. newleftreview.org Lessons from the history of Chinese thought on the tension between the liberal-democratic internal order of great powers and the imperial 'law of the jungle' to which they subject weaker countries. How to resist their barbarity—how to civilize oneself—without barbarizing others?
(2025-06-30). Wolfgang Streeck: The Road Right. newleftreview.org A high-turnout election, sharply polarized around immigration, has brought another centrist coalition to power in Berlin. Wolfgang Streeck offers an unsparing analysis of Germany's political situation as its hardline incoming Chancellor rams through an expansive fiscal revolution and the far-right AfD doubles its seats.
(2025-06-30). A vassal's impulse: Australia backs US strike on Iran. onlineopinion.com.au Wong's shift from constipated caution to free-flow approval for the US attack was a craven capitulation to the warmonger class.
(2025-06-30). Gold performs, gold protects. onlineopinion.com.au Gold protects and performs – not just from inflation, but from the boom-bust cycle driven by monetary spirits.
(2025-06-30). Polls: Americans don't support Trump's war on Iran. responsiblestatecraft.org While there are serious
(2025-06-30). How the weapons industry pushed Trump toward war with Iran. responsiblestatecraft.org 
According to a lengthy report by the New York Times, President Trump's decision on June 22 to authorize airstrikes at nuclear sites across Iran was
(2025-06-30). Trump's Gaza Gambit: Can His 2025 Ceasefire Plan Reshape the Middle East? thinktank.pk U.S. President Donald Trump is rewriting the Middle East playbook with a daring agenda for Gaza. Fresh off brokering a ceasefire with Iran, Trump's latest push for a Gaza truce—unveiled at the NATO summit in The Hague—signals a high-stakes gamble to cement his legacy as a dealmaker. But what's the real plan, and how will …
(2025-06-30). Fukushima to Friendship: Did U.S. Pressure Unite China and Japan? thinktank.pk a trade tremor rippled through Asia as China conditionally lifted its two-year ban on Japanese seafood imports, sparing only 10 of Japan's 47 prefectures, including Fukushima and Tokyo. This bold move, tied to the contentious Fukushima wastewater release, hints at a thaw in Sino-Japanese relations—potentially sparked by U.S. economic pressures. Is the USA the unseen …
(2025-06-30). Trump's UN Takedown: Is Leadership Lost in Lavish Perks? thinktank.pk The United Nations (UN), established in 1945 to promote global peace, security, and cooperation, is often viewed as a beacon of humanitarian ideals. However, recent reports have raised questions about whether the organization operates more like a global wealth company, prioritizing employee perks and bureaucratic inefficiencies over solving pressing global problems. With the UN facing …
(2025-06-30). UEFA Women's Euro 2025: Switzerland Set to Ignite Football Fever! thinktank.pk Get ready to witness football fireworks! The UEFA Women's Euro 2025 is charging onto the scene, kicking off on July 2 and wrapping up with a grand finale on July 27, all set against the stunning alpine backdrop of Switzerland. This 14th edition promises to be a game-changer, with 16 powerhouse teams battling it out …
(2025-06-30). NATO: Preparing a three-front-war globally and declaring one on the European working-class. unitedworldint.com On the alliance's decision to increase military spending to 5% of GDP. From Brussels / Belgium On their recent summit of heads of state, NATO members have agreed on increasing each country's defense spending to 5% of the GDP. This decision caused a lot of criticism and opposition in various European countries, leading to mass …
(2025-06-30). Western War Crimes in Modern History. unitedworldint.com 
Legal Frameworks and Historical Case Studies By Halim Genàßoƒülu (PhD) In this article, I try to investigate a range of war crimes committed by Western powers over the last century, focusing on violations of international humanitarian law in conflicts including World War II, the Vietnam War, the Iraq War, and NATO operations in the Balkans …