presstv.co.uk (2026-06-01). Irans new regulations govern Strait of Hormuz; foreign interference intolerable: Senior diplomat
A senior Iranian diplomat says the new regulations devised by the Islamic Republic govern maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, asserting that the country brooks no foreign interference in this regard.
(2026-06-01). US and Iran trade blows, Israel expands south Lebanon occupation. newarab.com 
For those just joining us, here are the key updates | The US and Iran conducted tit-for-tat strikes over the weekend into Monday. The US military says it attacked Iranian military sites in Goruk and Qeshm island. Meanwhile, Kuwait reports "hostile" missile and drone attacks, as Iran's IRGC says it launched a retaliatory strike on a base it claims was used for an attack on its Sirik Island
| As Israel expands its invasion and occupation of south Lebanon, the US reportedly put forward a proposal for a new ceasefire in Lebanon, with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio holding separate talks with Lebanese Preside…
(2026-06-01). US proposes new plan to ease Israel-Lebanon tensions amid fighting. geo.tv 
Smoke rises from the site of an Israeli strike in the southern Lebanese city of Tyre on May 31, 2026. — AFP Hezbollah asked to halt attacks.Israel urged to avoid Beirut escalation.Washington talks scheduled for June.US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with both Lebanese…
(2026-06-01). They're not even hiding it anymore The Grayzone live. wibailoutpeople.org Cerie Bulivant, a passenger on the Gaza Sumud Flotilla, joins The Grayzone to share his testimony of experiencing heinous abuses and torture by Israeli soldiers after the aid boats were intercepted. Max Blumenthal is then joined by Wyatt Reed from Beirut, who will discuss his coverage of the war in southern Lebanon between invading Israeli …
(2026-06-01). Could Israel's Lebanon Offensive Destroy Any Chance of an Iran-US Agreement? thinktank.pk As global attention remains fixed on Gaza and the fragile relationship between Washington and Tehran, Israel's expanding military operations inside Lebanon have opened another major fault line in the Middle East. Israeli forces recently seized the historic Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon, marking their deepest military advance into Lebanese territory in more than two decades. …
(2026-06-01). Lebanon War Intensifies: U.S.-Israeli Strike Injures 13 Hospital Workers in Tyre. wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-06-01). Thursday 6/18: Summer Workshops: Challenging Zionism in Schools. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/workshop26…
(2026-06-01). Solidarity and fundraising for Cuba in Bilbao. radiohc.cu Hundreds of people gathered at the entrance to Bilbao City Hall, in the Basque Country, where they reiterated their solidarity with Cuba at the close of a fundraising campaign. | According to Prensa Latina, the demonstration received strong popular support for the call made by Euskal Herria-Ekimena, the Basque Country-Cuba friendship association, and the internationalist platform Hegoak, which brings together Basque unions, political parties, and NGOs. | The demonstration was titled "Kuba: Genozidioa Gelditu" (Cuba: Stop the Genocide), and served as the culmination of the campaign "Argia eta indarra Kubarentzat.
(2026-06-01). Sunday 6/28: Doctors Against Genocide (DAG) Weekly Webinar. indybay.org
(2026-06-01). Trump runs away, Putin now ready? NATO heading towards dangerous security vacuum amid Iran crisis. hindustantimes.com Fresh questions are being raised over Donald Trump's Europe strategy after the attack on Europe's biggest nuclear plant. Reports of a U.S. military drawdown across the continent have sparked concern among NATO allies, with fears that any weakening of Western deterrence could hand Vladimir Putin a strategic opening.
(2026-06-01). Trump's surprised 'we shouldn't have been…' Iran remarks come as Mojtaba refuses nuclear deal. hindustantimes.com U.S. President Donald Trump has sparked fresh debate with remarks on Iran, defending the 2025 U.S. strikes while also warning against the long-term consequences of military interventions. Trump argued that B-2 bomber attacks prevented Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon and claimed Washington deliberately avoided destroying much of Iran's military infrastructure. He also suggested that broader diplomacy could help reopen the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz and reduce regional tensions. The comments have fueled speculation about a possible shift in Trump's Middle East approach as discussions over regional se…
(2026-06-01). Hormuz Crisis hits Asia and Africa Hard, Spurs EV Buying. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The release of massive strategic petroleum reserves in the US, China and Europe, along with austerity measures around the world, have kept the Hormuz crisis from pushing petroleum prices sky-high. They are, however, up 50% or so since the Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump launched their war of aggression on Iran. The ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran and the counter-closure by the US of Iran's exports has taken over a billion barrels of petroleum off the market this spring. If the Strait is not opened soon, neither austerity…
(2026-06-01). Is Mojtaba preparing for a bigger move? From ports to islands, strange blasts heard in Iran | War, US. hindustantimes.com Mystery explosions reported across Bandar Abbas, Qeshm, Sirik and Jask have triggered fresh speculation in Iran amid soaring tensions around the Strait of Hormuz. While Iranian authorities linked the blasts to ammunition disposal and naval activity, conflicting reports have fueled questions over what exactly is unfolding near the strategic waterway.
(2026-06-01). The Iran War has cost Americans $50 billion at the Pump. juancole.com A settlement would be welcome news. But even if a deal happens tomorrow, here's the reality: Americans will be paying high fuel prices for months to come. The economic damage from this conflict is already done. | Since the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran in late…
(2026-06-01). What did Iran mean by 'new phase of war'? Mojtaba's top negotiator reveals battle plan to counter US. hindustantimes.com Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has declared that a "new phase" in the confrontation with the United States and Israel has begun, as diplomatic talks remain stalled. Speaking during a parliamentary session, Ghalibaf emphasized that Iran will not approve any agreement unless it secures what he described as the "rights of the Iranian nation." He warned against trusting enemy promises and framed the current situation as a broader struggle spanning military, diplomatic, economic, and social fronts. The statement comes amid rising regional tensions and renewed debate inside Iran over how to respond…
(2026-06-01). US says struck Iran military sites, Tehran responds by targeting base. scmp.com The US said it struck Iranian military sites at the weekend and Iran's Revolutionary Guards said on Monday it had targeted a US base in response, the latest in a series of exchanges amid negotiations to end the three-month-old ‚Äåwar. | The strikes on Iran's Gulf coast were in response to "aggressive Iranian actions that included the shootdown of a US MQ-1 drone that was operating over international waters," the US Central Command said in a post on X.
(2026-06-01). Could the Next Iran-West Conflict Be Fought by Underwater Robots? thinktank.pk While global attention remains focused on conflicts in Gaza, Ukraine, and rising tensions between Iran and the West, a new military race is quietly unfolding beneath the oceans. The United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia have announced plans to develop cutting-edge underwater drone technology under the AUKUS defense partnership, with deployment expected by 2027. …
(2026-05-31). Egypt works to help facilitate deal between U.S., Iran: president. ecns.cn CAIRO, May 31 ⚪ Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi said Sunday that the country was helping to facilitate a peace deal between the United States and Iran, as he spoke with his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron over regional developments.
(2026-06-01). Clear "Yes for Cuba" at solidarity event in Zimbabwe. radiohc.cu Signatures, cultural expressions, and statements of support marked the "Yes for Cuba" day of solidarity with the Caribbean nation in Zimbabwe, amidst unanimous calls for the lifting of the blockade and opposition to a potential US military aggression. | Nearly 200 graduates from the Caribbean nation, members of the Friendship Association (Zicufa), health and education workers, representatives of government, university, youth, and academic institutions, and Cuban residents attended the event at the diplomatic headquarters with the firm purpose of reiterating that the island is not alone. | Joining the global campa…
(2026-06-01). Donated milk reaches Cuba amid deepening shortages. aljazeera.com Cuba has begun distributing donated powdered milk from Mexico and Uruguay as the island faces severe shortages.
(2026-06-01). Neither Brothers nor Rescue: A Confessed Terrorist and an Organization That Violated Cuban Sovereignty. wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-06-01). Clà¥ture du Festival international de poésie de La Havane. radiohc.cu La 32e édition du Festival international de poésie de La Havane s'est achevée samedi dernier après une programmation riche et variée, incluant un hommage particulier au leader historique de la Révolution, Fidel Castro (1926-2016), à l'occasion du centenaire de sa naissance. | Le Pabellón Cuba, siège national de l'Association Hermanos Saíz (AHS), a accueilli une fresque murale reprenant des vers des poètes participant à l'événement. La poésie de Nancy Morejón, lauréate du Prix national de littérature, la musique de jeunes troubadours et la présence de poètes venus spécialement pour l'àÆle ont fait de cet…
(2026-06-01). Israel airstrike kills at least two Palestinians at Gaza port. aljazeera.com At least two Palestinians were killed and around a dozen wounded when an Israeli air strike hit a crowded cafe.
(2026-06-01). Saturday 5/30: Build, Treat, Heal: A Bay Area Fundraiser for Gaza Medical Aid. indybay.org Gray Area / Grand Theater 2665 Mission Street San Francisco, CA 94110.
(2026-06-01). The ICRC's response to affected populations and infrastructure following the events of January 2026 in Venezuela. icrc.org
(2026-05-31). Child dead, man seriously injured in Melbourne house fire. ecns.cn MELBOURNE, June 1 ⚪ A child has died and a man has been hospitalized with serious injuries following a house fire in southwest Melbourne in the early hours of Monday.
(2026-06-01). Chinese archaeologist pleads guilty, firms flee Singapore's costs: 5 weekend reads you missed. scmp.com We have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. | 1. Chinese archaeologist who discovered 5,000-year-old city pleads guilty to corruption | 2. Hong Kong body took action after teacher carried female student like bride | 3. 'Clear-eyed' on China: the takeaways from Pete Hegseth's Shangri-La speech…
(2026-06-01). Chinese Young Pioneers total 112 million members. ecns.cn BEIJING, June 1 ⚪ The Chinese Young Pioneers, a national mass organization for Chinese children, had about 112 million members across the country by the end of 2025, the CYP national working committee said Monday.
(2026-05-31). Chinese-invested sanitary ware factory inaugurated in Jordan. ecns.cn AMMAN, May 31 ⚪ A Chinese-invested sanitary ware factory was inaugurated in southern Jordan on Sunday.
(2026-06-01). People celebrate holy month of Saga Dawa in Lhasa. ecns.cn The Saga Dawa Festival honoring the life of Buddha is celebrated on the 15th day of the 4th Tibetan month, which falls on May 31 this year, and is one of the most important religious festivals celebrated in Tibet. Buddhists on this day usually goes to temples, raise a prayer pole and light butter lamps.
(2026-06-01). Shaolin ex-abbot gets 24 years for embezzlement. ecns.cn Shi Yongxin, former abbot of the world-famous Shaolin Temple in Central China's Henan province, was sentenced to 24 years in prison on Friday for multiple crimes, including embezzlement and bribery, a local court said.
(2026-06-01). Powell uses JFK award speech to defend Fed from political pressure. scmp.com Former US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell used one of his first major public appearances since leaving office to defend independent institutions while accepting an award Sunday honouring his efforts to preserve the central bank's independence. | Speaking at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library, Powell called universities, courts, Congress and the central bank "the foundation and the embodiment of our democracy" and argued that the Fed's independence was a "priceless asset" that must be…
(2026-06-01). China strengthens support for migrant and left-behind children. ecns.cn Ahead of International Children's Day on Monday, the Ministry of Civil Affairs issued a circular urging stronger efforts to identify and assist migrant and left-behind children, as part of a broader initiative to create a child-friendly society.
(2026-06-01). AI Torture, Fighting Back, IBT & Using AI To Fight The Bosses. indybay.org WorkWeek covers the role of inward AI inferred cameras in truck cabs and what this means to millions of workers. They have been installed in trucks throughout the country and they are causing tumors and cataracts for many truckers who are under these cameras for up to 60 hours a week. WorkWeek also looks at how AI is being used by workers to fight back against bosses.
(2026-06-01). Saturday 6/6: Suds, Snacks and Socialism ⚪ Seize the Time! The Need for Left Unity Now. indybay.org Starry Plough Pub – 3101 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley | Also viewable online via Zoom…
(2026-06-01). Saturday 5/30: San José…Oligarchs extract. We create. indybay.org Winchester Shopping Center sign | 3137 Stevens Creek Blvd, San Jose, 95117…
(2026-06-01). 'Before, the land sustained us': Who benefits from Guinea's bauxite wealth? aljazeera.com The country has vast reserves of the ore, a source material for aluminium. But citizens still languish in poverty.
(2026-06-01). Sunday 6/14: Rise Up, Sing Out! 1st Amendment Freedoms Concert – Nationwide Watch Parties & Protests. indybay.org NYC concert; | Nationwide protest rallies and concert watch events…
(2026-06-01). Monday 6/1: Court Support for Stop AI Activist. indybay.org McAllister St & Polk St…
(2026-06-01). Democratic Party austerity, pseudo-left posturing and a MAGA aspirant: The 2026 Los Angeles mayoral race. wsws.org Los Angeles voters head to the polls amid a billion-dollar budget crisis, mass layoffs and ecological disaster to choose among candidates offering austerity, pseudo-left posturing or right-wing populism.
(2026-06-01). China Coast Guard patrols waters east of Taiwan Island. ecns.cn The China Coast Guard (CCG) conducted a law-enforcement patrol Monday in waters east of Taiwan in response to Japan and the Philippines' announcement of maritime delimitation talks in the area, a CCG spokesperson said.
(2026-06-01). US murder spree in Latin American waters moves beyond 200 killed. wsws.org The Trump administration's campaign of extrajudicial killings off the coast of Latin America has killed more than 200 people, exposing the complicity of the Democratic Party and all regional governments with the normalization of mass murder as imperialist policy.
(2026-06-01). Australia: Victorian education support staff speak out against AEU-Labor sellout. wsws.org "If members can't ask questions or raise concerns without being censored, what sort of democracy is that? The union clearly works for the government not for us."
(2026-06-01). Torture, Racism, War and Male Chauvinism: Fighting Back. juancole.com (
(2026-05-31). China's Niu sets new Asian women's pole vault record. ecns.cn BEIJING, May 31 ⚪ Chinas Niu Chunge set a new Asian womens pole vault record by clearing 4.73 meters at the fourth stop of Chinas National Athletics Grand Prix in Bengbu on Sunday.
(2026-06-01). Five dead, two injured after blast at Hanwha Aerospace plant in South Korea. geo.tv 
(2026-06-01). Mamdani's "COGE" commission to prepare deeper cuts to New York City social programs and regulations. wsws.org After avoiding mass layoffs and cuts to social programs in the 2027 New York City budget, Mamdani has announced the formation of COGE to recommend the implementation of permanent austerity.
(2026-06-01). Sheinbaum accuses US of 'interference' amid probe of Mexican officials. aljazeera.com Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has accused the United States of interfering in Mexico's internal affairs.
(2026-05-31). 12 dead in under-construction building collapse in N. Philippines. ecns.cn MANILA, June 1 ⚪ The death toll from the collapse of a building under construction in Angeles City, Pampanga province, northern Philippines, rose to 12 after rescuers recovered another body from the rubble before dawn on Monday.
(2026-06-01). Iran denies reports about president's resignation. ecns.cn TEHRAN, June 1 ⚪ A senior Iranian official on Sunday denied media reports claiming that Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian had resigned.
(2026-06-01). Ex-US Fed Chair Powell warns against politicisation amid Trump's attacks. aljazeera.com Jerome Powell says the US central bank is undergoing a 'stress test' like other institutions in the current era.
(2026-06-01). Monday 6/8: EBPG June Potluck + Community Hangout. indybay.org üìç Oakland Peace Center — 111 Fairmount Ave, Oakland, CA | Held in the Grace Room, located downstairs (Someone will be helping direct folks from 5: 45-6: 15p)…
(2026-06-01). New Jersey Democrats unleash police riot against anti-ICE protesters outside Delaney Hall. wsws.org As immigrants inside Delaney Hall continue their hunger and labor strike, Democratic officials have deployed state and local police to attack protesters, journalists and residents outside the facility.
(2026-06-01). Why are art schools disappearing in America? wsws.org Arts education has suffered an unprecedented reversal in the past few years. Art schools, a number of which have served students and communities for over 100 years, have been abruptly closed.
(2026-06-01). Outspoken Critic of Mali's Junta Still Missing a Month On. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Lawyer and junta critic Mountaga Tall, Mali, 2025. | © Private | A month has passed since the May 2 abduction of prominent Malian lawyer and government critic Mountaga Tall. His whereabouts remain unknown, raising fears that he was forcibly disappeared.Unidentified gunmen stormed Tall's home in the capital, Bamako, and dragged him away in an unmarked vehicle, according to his family. His wife was assaulted while trying to video the abduction, and her phone was confiscated. Since then, the Malian authorities have neither acknowledged holding Tall nor provided any information about h…
(2026-06-01). ICRC President: "We can no longer pretend that what we are witnessing across war zones is in accordance with the law" icrc.org Speech given by Mirjana Spoljaric, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, at the UN Security Council Open Debate on the Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict — 20 May 2026, New York…
(2026-06-01). This week in history: June 1-7. wsws.org Massacre of royal family in Nepal; Teton Dam collapse kills 11 in Idaho; US Supreme Court upholds convictions of Communist Party leaders; Pilsudski chooses crony as Polish president.
(2026-06-01). Golden Gate Bridge Protestors Testimony Begins Friday. indybay.org Seven Bay Area Community Members charged with felony conspiracy and false imprisonment for stopping traffic on the Golden Gate Bridge on Tax Day 2024 testify in front of the jury…
(2026-06-01). Thousands affected by blackouts after damaging storms hit Western Australia. ecns.cn SYDNEY, June 1 ⚪ Tens of thousands of homes in Western Australiahave been hit by blackouts after severe storms swept across the state over the weekend, damaging properties and power lines.Western Power estimated that most electricity outages would be resolved by Monday night local time.
(2026-06-01). Saturday 6/13: Film Screening: The Palestine Laboratory. indybay.org The Albany Public Library is located at 1247 Marin Ave. in Albany. Free parking available and walking distance from EC Plaza BART. Enter the Edith Stone Room. Doors open at 10: 15…
(2026-06-01). Australia: Bondi terrorist was on ASIO radar in 2022. wsws.org The information that has dripped out over the past six months has indicated far more intensive and longstanding contact between the intelligence agency and the terrorists than first admitted.
(2026-06-01). China makes substantial progress in improving accessibility for children with disabilities: UNICEF representative. ecns.cn BEIJING, June 1 ⚪ China has made substantial progress in improving accessibility for children with disabilities, said Amakobe Sande, the United Nations Childrens FundRepresentative to China.
(2026-05-31). Over 6,000 mines, explosive remnants cleared in Yemen in May. ecns.cn ADEN, Yemen, May 31 ⚪ Saudi Arabias demining initiative in Yemen, Project Masam, announced Sunday that its teams removed 6323 landmines and explosive remnants of war across the country during May.
(2026-06-01). China sees rapid rise in youth athletics competitions. ecns.cn TAIYUAN, June 1 ⚪ As International Childrens Day arrives and the 2026 China KidsAthletics Month campaign closes, youth athletics activities continue to gain momentum across China.
(2026-06-01). While Wall Street claims "no money" for city's transit workers, fire at New York's Penn Station injures 5. wsws.org A predawn fire at Penn Station, injuring five workers, is the second major rail disruption in two weeks and a result of the systematic neglect of public infrastructure in the shadow of Wall Street.
(2026-06-01). Saturday 6/13: Upcoming Human Banner on Ocean Beach. indybay.org Ocean Beach – Stairwell 17 | 1000 Great Hwy | San Francisco, CA 94121…
(2026-05-31). Iran to make amendments to text of potential MoU after receiving latest U.S. response ⚪ media. ecns.cn Iran to make amendments to text of potential MoU after receiving latest U.Over the past weeks, they have exchanged several proposed plans outlining conditions for ending the conflict through Pakistani mediation.
(2026-06-01). Chinese consulate thanks South African rescuers after tourist rescued on Table Mountain. ecns.cn The Chinese Consulate General in Cape Town recently held a commendation ceremony to honor 19 rescue workers who helped save a Chinese tourist stranded on Table Mountain.
(2026-06-01). China's PLA patrols airspace, waters around Huangyan Island. ecns.cn The People's Liberation Army has carried out combat-readiness patrols in the territorial waters and airspace around China's Huangyan Island as well as surrounding areas in the South China Sea.
(2026-06-01). Tianya Community resumes after three-year shutdown, launches new domain. ecns.cn Tianya Community, one of China's most influential online forums from the early internet era, resumed access Monday after being offline for more than three years.
(2026-06-01). Saturday 6/6: Author Cole Nicole LeFavour to discuss their new memoir IN THE ARMS OF MOUNTAINS. indybay.org Mrs. Dalloway's Bookstore | 2904 College Ave | Berkeley, CA 94705…
(2026-05-31). International Children's Day gala staged in Beijing. ecns.cn The themed gala "Growing Up with the Motherland" celebrating International Children's Day was held at the National Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing. The event was jointly organized by the China Soong Ching Ling Foundation, the China Welfare Institute, and other organizations.
(2026-06-01). Tuesday 6/2: Election Day. indybay.org At a voting center or polling place in your county…
(2026-05-31). Chinese naval hospital ship sets sail for mission in South China Sea. ecns.cn GUANGZHOU, May 31 ⚪ The Chinese Peoples Liberation ArmyNavy hospital ship, Silk Road Ark, departed from a military port in Zhanjiang, south Chinas Guangdong Province.
(2026-06-01). Whale Deaths on Track to Make 2026 Among Deadliest Years on West Coast. indybay.org OAKLAND, Calif., May 28, 2026 — At least 51 whales have died along the West Coast already this year, according to an analysis of public data and media reports by the Center for Biological Diversity. If whale deaths continue at this rate, 2026 could rank among the deadliest years for West Coast whales — second only to 2019, when a record-setting 122 whales died.
(2026-06-01). Monday 6/1: Press Conference – UAW Region 6 & UAW 4811: NO Support for Zionist Shill Scott Wiener. indybay.org UAW 4811 Berkeley Office | 2730 Telegraph Ave Floor 1 | Berkeley CA 94705…
(2026-06-01). Every Alley Is Stud Alley. indybay.org announcement re: Pride Stud Alley…
(2026-06-01). Indian-origin pilot dies in US chopper crash hours after wedding, wife survives. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: An Indian-origin pilot was killed in chopper crash in the United States hours after celebrating his wedding, while his wife survived the deadly crash. | What began as a dream wedding for a young Indian-origin couple ended in tragedy when a helicopter carrying them crashed shortly after takeoff, killing the groom and the pilot while leaving the bride seriously injured. | Dave Fiji, 25, an Atlanta resident and pilot with Delta Air Lines, died when the five-seater Robinson helicopter crashed near Dawsonville in Dawson County on Friday. His wife, Jessni, survived the crash and remains hospitalized wit…
(2026-06-01). 3 miners killed in the US over 3 days. wsws.org Together they expose a single reality: The mining companies, the federal and state regulators and the union apparatus are all part of the same machinery that treats miners' lives as a cost of production.
(2026-06-01). Wednesday 6/24: Picket & Pray. indybay.org Zoom | zoom.us/meeting/register/tU6krXE_RRGWnxK……
(2026-06-01). India and Pakistan After the 2025 Crisis: Has the Next Confrontation Already Begun? thinktank.pk For much of the past decade, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi pursued a strategy aimed at diplomatically isolating Pakistan on the global stage. Following multiple crises, including attacks in Kashmir and rising cross-border tensions, New Delhi sought to portray Pakistan as an international security problem while expanding India's influence with Western powers, Gulf states, and …
(2026-06-01). Friday 6/26: Virtual Action Hour for Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | afsc.org/events/action-hour-palestine…
(2026-06-01). Explosion reported at Hanwha Aerospace facility in S. Korea's Daejeon. ecns.cn SEOUL, June 1 ⚪ Authorities received a report of an explosion at the Hanwha Aerospace facility in Daejeon, South Korea, after a loud bang was heard by witnesses, Yonhap News Agency reported Monday.
(2026-06-01). Germany's Council of Economic Experts demands "U-turn" on care, health and pensions. wsws.org The German Council of Economic Experts is demanding deep cuts in social spending to pass the costs of the Iran war, rearmament and the enrichment of the rich onto the weakest in society.
(2026-06-01). The Real Story of the D-Day Weather Forecast. wattsupwiththat.com Weather prediction was a primitive, subjective affair at that time. There were no numerical weather prediction models, little understanding of jet streams and upper-level weather features, and an acute lack of observations, particularly over the ocean.
(2026-06-01). Germany's Ecological Holocaust… Once Fairy Tale Forests Getting Cleared for Wind Turbines. wattsupwiththat.com Germany is chronically stuck in "green" insanity. Prognosis: very poor.
(2026-06-01). New Zealand budget deepens austerity to make workers pay for war. wsws.org The budget starves public healthcare and cuts education and welfare, while pouring money into prisons and the military.
(2026-06-01). Saturday 6/20: Trump Regime Takedown (every Saturday). indybay.org corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell St, San Francisco…
(2026-06-01). Sunday 6/14: U.S. Policy Towards Israel/Palestine: How to Change It. indybay.org Unitarian Universalist of San Francisco | 1187 Franklin St. | San Francisco…
(2026-06-01). A Warning to the Civilian Community: Active Threat from the JBLM DES. indybay.org AS LONG AS JBLM DES ABUSE, CORRUPTION, AND RETALIATION CONTINUE WE WILL EXERCISE OUR 1ST AMENDMENT RIGHTS AND FULFILL OUR MORAL AND ETHICAL DUTY TO SPEAK OUT AND PROTEST THIS THREAT TO OUR COMMUNITY.
(2026-06-01). Nairobi Regional Delegation Facts & Figures 2025. icrc.org January – December 2025…
(2026-06-01). Who benefits from the 'significant improvement' in Hong Kong's finances? scmp.com It's that time of the year again — tax season, so don't forget to fill out your return. It's also the time of the year when the Hong Kong government decides on pay rises for its civil service staff of over 170,000. | There's a well-established system for deciding on pay rises. It includes the pay trend survey submitted to the government last week. Its preliminary results indicate that civil servants are in line for wage increases of 4.12 per cent for senior civil servants, 2.64 per cent for…
(2026-06-01). Rare blue micromoon seen across China. ecns.cn It is the second full moon in May of the Gregorian calendar, commonly known as a "blue moon". This event also featured a micromoon, which means it was near its farthest point from Earth in its orbit.
(2026-06-01). Frequently asked questions: Understanding the ICRC's neutrality. icrc.org
(2026-06-01). Ethiopia: Beyond survival, a journey defined by possibility. icrc.org
(2026-06-01). Synergy in Action: IHL and Islamic Law for Humanitarian Outcomes. icrc.org
(2026-06-01). Egypt: States Convene in Cairo to Reinforce Respect for Rules of War Amid Rising Conflicts. icrc.org
(2026-06-01). Children and adolescents in armed conflicts in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-06-01). Georgia: Remains of eleven people missing in connection with 1992—93 armed conflict handed over to families. icrc.org
(2026-06-01). Poland: High level briefing on IHL for the Polish ministries. icrc.org
(2026-06-01). ICRC report: Failure to respect rules of war deepened humanitarian crisis in Colombia in 2025. icrc.org
(2026-06-01). Curfew Issued Against the People in Newark After Police Riots Outside Migrant Detention Camp. wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-06-01). Penal repression of serious violations of international humanitarian law — Factsheet. icrc.org
(2026-06-01). Colombia 2025: A humanitarian crisis beyond numbers. icrc.org
(2026-06-01). Upholding international humanitarian law in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-06-01). Frequently asked questions: Our work in Mali. icrc.org
(2026-06-01). Colombia: Conduct of hostilities and use of explosive hazards. icrc.org
(2026-06-01). China's AI is comprehensive and worth learning from: Vietnamese youth representative. ecns.cn
(2026-06-01). Latin America and the Caribbean: When seeking medical care is dangerous. icrc.org
(2026-06-01). The humanitarian cost of non-compliance with IHL in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-06-01). ICRC RED aircraft to operate from Jeddah to strengthen humanitarian access to Sudan. icrc.org
(2026-06-01). Certificates and declarations of absence: A guidance note. icrc.org
(2026-06-01). Democratic Republic of the Congo: Kimareki rebuilds a life beyond disability. icrc.org
(2026-06-01). Treatment of civilians in Colombia during 2025. icrc.org
(2026-06-01). Calls to action to parties to conflicts in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-06-01). Searching for people missing in connection with the 1992-1993 armed conflict continues. icrc.org
(2026-06-01). Colombia's outsider candidate defied the polls. aljazeera.com Far-right outsider, Abelardo de la Espriella, will face leftist senator, Ivan Cepeda on June 21.
(2026-06-01). 1854 Historic Negro Bar, Sacramento County – Leidesdorff Plaza – Diamond Jubilee. indybay.org Beginning in 1844, Rancho Rio De Los Americanos an 8 Mexican Legues or 35,521 acres, was entitled to the "African Founding Father of California." Honorable William Alexander Leidesdorff, Jr., first elected Treasurer of San Francisco, served as US Vice Consul, known as the first US Diplomat of Pan African Descent, and owner of the miracle mile long region named, Negro Bar, in Spring 1848, at the dawn of the California Gold Rush…
(2026-06-01). Saturday 5/30: ART and REVOLUTION ~ Opening Reception. indybay.org Companeros Del Barrio | 474 Valencia St. | San Francisco, CA 94103…
(2026-06-01). México_Marcos: "la realidad versus lo superficial del Mundial" indybay.org El amor y el desamor según el futbol, "la realidad en México vs lo superficial del Mundial": Marcos…
(2026-06-01). El incumplimiento del DIH agravó la situación humanitaria en Colombia en 2025. icrc.org
(2026-05-31). 'Su Super League' match ignites football passion in Zhenjiang. ecns.cn Changzhou defeated Zhenjiang 2-0 on Saturday in the Jiangsu City Football League, known as the Su Super League.
(2026-05-31). Iran says US not to be trusted as Trump toughens deal terms. scmp.com Iran's chief negotiator warned on Sunday the United States was not to be trusted, saying Tehran would not agree to any deal with Washington unless it fully secured Iranian rights. | Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf's remarks came as reports emerged that US President Donald Trump had sent a tougher peace proposal back to Iran, and underlined the rift that the parties still need to close.
(2026-05-31). Iran's Araghchi says talks and message exchanges with US ongoing, urges restraint on speculation. tribune.com.pk 
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Sunday that talks and message exchanges with the United States were ongoing, but stressed that no assessment of negotiations could be made until a clear outcome was reached. | We should not give importance to speculation and we can not judge the talks until we get to a clear result, Araghchi added. | Iran's top negotiator Ghalibaf says no agreement with US without 'tangible results' | Iran's parliament speaker and top negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, said on Sunday that Tehran will not accept any deal with Washington unless it ensures "the rights of the Iran…
(2026-05-31). Mistrust deepens as Trump hardens Iran terms. tribune.com.pk 
Iran's top leadership has warned that no agreement with the United States will be accepted unless Tehran's rights are fully secured, as negotiations over a proposed nuclear and security framework continue amid deep mistrust and competing demands from both sides. | Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Iran's chief negotiator and parliamentary speaker, said on Sunday that Tehran "will not approve any agreement until we are certain that the rights of the Iranian people have been upheld," signalling that the latest US proposals have failed to bridge long-standing gaps between the two sides. | His remarks came after reports t…
(2026-05-31). Iran says does not trust US as Trump toughens terms. geo.tv 
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf speaks during a press conference in Tehran, Iran, November 27, 2024. — ReutersNo agreement has yet been finalised, says Ghalibaf.Trump sends "tougher" peace proposal to Iran.Any tweaks will further delay end to ME…
(2026-05-31). Juez de EEUU ordena retirar nombre de Trump del Centro Kennedy. radiohc.cu "El Congreso le dio su nombre al Centro Kennedy, y solo el Congreso puede cambiarlo", afirmó un juez federal al frenar un plan que impulsan hoy aliados del presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump. | El juez federal Christopher Cooper emitió una orden para que se retire el nombre del mandatario republicano de la fachada de la institución cultural y evitar temporalmente su cierre programado para una extensa renovación. | La decisión de Cooper concluyó que la junta directiva del centro excedió sus facultades al modificar el nombre oficial del recinto sin autorización del Capitolio y al aprobar un cierre temporal…
(2026-05-31). Israel troops capture Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon push against Hezbollah. al-monitor.com JERUSALEM, May 31 (Reuters) – Israeli troops have seized the 900-year-old Beaufort Castle and its strategic ridge in southern Lebanon, the military said on Sunday, a major advance against Iran-backed Hezbollah despite a ceasefire announced more than six weeks ago. It comes after Saturday, one of the heaviest days of Hezbollah fire toward northern Israel since the April ceasefire, prompting school closures and restrictions.
(2026-05-31). Israel PM says capturing Beaufort in Lebanon offensive. al-monitor.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to push deeper into Lebanon after his military took over the medieval castle of Beaufort on Sunday, calling it a "dramatic shift" in the campaign against Hezbollah.The Iran-backed militant group, meanwhile, said it targeted Israeli army positions and infrastructure in Shlomi and Nahariya in northern Israel, while air raid sirens blared in the Acre area.
(2026-05-31). Truce in tatters as Israeli troops push deeper into Lebanon. tribune.com.pk 
Israeli troops seized the historic Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon and established control over its strategic ridge, marking a significant escalation in military operations against the country despite an internationally brokered ceasefire that has struggled to hold for more than six weeks. | Israel's Defence Minister Israel Katz said troops would remain deployed at Beaufort as part of a broader "security zone" in southern Lebanon, underscoring what officials described as a long-term military posture rather than a temporary advance. | The Israeli military confirmed that its operations focused on securing th…
(2026-05-31). Israel plants flag on medieval castle, pushes Lebanon ground operation. geo.tv 
An Israeli flag and a flag of the Golani Brigade are raised on Beaufort Castle, as seen from Marjayoun, southern Lebanon, May 31, 2026. — Reuters Israeli forces expand their ground operations in Lebanon. Israeli defence minister says troops captured historic…
(2026-05-31). Lebanon and Israel hold military talks at Pentagon despite Israeli offensive: What to know. al-monitor.com A renewed Israeli offensive in southern Lebanon aims to extract concessions from Beirut in US-brokered diplomatic talks, but Lebanese military officials say there is no path forward until Israel halts its attacks and returns to the April ceasefire.
(2026-05-31). Israel seizes Lebanon's historic and strategic Beaufort Castle. newarab.com 
Israel on Sunday captured The castle, known in Arabic as Qalaat al-Shaqif, occupies a strategic vantage point overlooking most of southern Lebanon as well as northern Israel. In addition to being a medieval heritage site, it has contemporary strategic significance. | The Israeli m…
(2026-05-31). Lebanon PM denounces Israeli campaign as fresh strikes hit south. al-monitor.com Lebanon's prime minister accused Israel on Saturday of pursuing a "scorched-earth policy" in his country's south, urging a halt to the fighting as Israel carried out fresh airstrikes and issued evacuation warnings for more than a dozen locations.A day after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his forces had advanced deeper into Lebanon, his counterpart Nawaf Salam warned the country was facing a "dangerous" escalation, and called for "a swift and real ceasefire".
(2026-05-31). Friday 5/29: Demonstration against genocide at the israeli consulate. indybay.org 456 Montgomery St | San Francisco…
(2026-05-31). Trump Admin Uses Iran War Oil Shock to Push Drilling in Alaskan Wilderness. truthout.org The Trump administration and fellow Republicans are citing the Iran war as a pretext for oil drilling in Alaska, in an attempt to rapidly implement longstanding policy goals in the state. In April, President Donald Trump declared that the Strait of Hormuz blockade could be a boon for U.S. oil production, including in Alaska. This narrative was celebrated by Alaska Republicans… |
(2026-05-31). Iran Expresses 'Total Solidarity' With Oman. popularresistance.org Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi vowed "solidarity" and support for the Sultanate of Oman on 29 May, after US President Donald Trump threatened to bomb the Gulf country if it teams up with Tehran to manage the Strait of Hormuz. | The comments came during a phone call between Araghchi and Oman's Foreign Minister Badr Al-Busaidy. | "In very productive call with Foreign Minister Badr Al-Busaidy, I expressed Iran's solidarity with Oman in face of any threat," Araghchi said in a statement on X. "We discussed Hormuz and its future administration in line with our sovereign responsibilities and international law.
(2026-05-31). Alexander Zevin: Trump's Gulf War. newleftreview.org Asymmetries of the US-Israeli assault on Iran, as an uneasy balance holds between Tehran's tourniquet on the Strait of Hormuz—and the world economy—and the enormous firepower of the aggressors, at the end of the first round.
(2026-05-31). UK foreign minister due to visit China and India to discuss global issues. al-monitor.com LONDON, May 31 (Reuters) – British foreign minister Yvette Cooper will travel to China on Monday, and then onwards to India later in the week, with the visits to focus on global issues from the Strait of Hormuz and the Russia-Ukraine war to the recent Ebola outbreak.Cooper will meet her Chinese counterpart Wang Yi and Chinese Vice President Han Zheng on June 2, before travelling to the southern tech hub of Shenzhen for a programme focussed on science and technology a day later, the government said.
(2026-05-31). The strait may reopen, but global confidence may not return. aljazeera.com The next phase of the Strait of Hormuz crisis may be defined less by its closure than by conditional access.
(2026-05-31). Iran chief negotiator says no deal with US until Iranian rights secured. newarab.com 
Iran's chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said on Sunday that Tehran will not agree to any deal with the United States that fails to secure the rights of Iranians. | "We will not approve any agreement until we are certain that the rights of the Iranian people have been upheld," Ghalibaf said, in a video broadcast on state television. | He added that Iranian negotiators "neither trust the enemy's words nor its promises." | His remarks came as Iran and Washington continue to exchange proposals over a framework for a deal to end the war that broke out on 28 February, engulfing the Middle East. | On Saturda…
(2026-05-31). US quietly plays the long game on energy dominance against China. scmp.com Sun Tzu wrote that "fighting and winning all your battles is not the height of skill; subduing the enemy without fighting is the height of skill". That maxim offers perhaps the clearest lens to interpret the logic of American grand strategy under US President Donald Trump. | What many dismiss as inconsistency may conceal a patient strategic deception. The aim is not direct confrontation, but the quiet reshaping of the global economy in support of long-term US power.
(2026-05-31). Israeli Claims About An Iran 'Threat' Were Always A Lie. Now We Have Proof. scheerpost.com Jonathan Cook Substack [First published by Middle East Eye] Could it be that Israel's 30-year narrative about Iran — one that persuaded US President Donald Trump to wage a criminal and disastrous war of aggression — was always a fiction, an invention cooked up in Tel Aviv? Far from Tehran posing an existential danger to Israel, …
(2026-05-31). How did Netanyahu infatuate the "understanding" memo to end Iran war? thealtworld.com What is the function of his "brilliant" protégé, Kushner? And why hasn't a single Arab country condemned Trump's threats to weaken the Sultanate of Oman? And where's the Gulf Cooperation Council? | Yes, there was a draft memorandum of understanding to end the American-Israeli aggression against Iran, and it has great chances of success if implemented, because it provides a two-month truce to save America and what remains of its reputation, and to host the World Cup, for which it has allocated tens of billions for its organization, and to reduce the losses of this war, which have reached 95 billion dollars so far…
(2026-05-31). How hardening rhetoric signals uneasy path for US talks. al-monitor.com Iran's leadership is increasingly portraying negotiations with Washington not as compromise but as a continuation of confrontation by other means.
(2026-05-31). US must accept Iran's rights or continue war, says IRGC deputy. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-05-31). Former U.S. intelligence officials warn of failed aggression against Cuba. radiohc.cu Former US intelligence officials, grouped in the Veteran Intelligence Professionals for Sanity (VIPS) collective, sent a memorandum to President Donald Trump, warning that aggression against Cuba would lead to catastrophic failure, reported the Cuban Television Midday News. | The document indicated that Washington's current strategy could result in a humanitarian disaster for which the United States would be responsible, and stressed that any military option would drag the country into a war lost from the outset. | According to the text, there is no evidence of Cuban operational support for terrorist organization…
(2026-05-31). The Cuban People's Demand to the United States Government: Reasons to remember. radiohc.cu Written by Arelys García Updated by Arelys García | May 1999: Before the Civil and Administrative Chamber of the Provincial People's Court of Havana, the heartfelt testimony of Evelia Domenech, mother of Manuel Ascunce, a young man murdered along with his student, the farmer Pedro Lantigua, on November 26, 1961, by terrorist groups operating in the Escambray Mountains. | Evelia's octogenarian voice is poignant: "I have suffered the greatest loss a mother can experience: the loss of her son (…). They mutilated his body, a 16-year-old boy. I am not alone, but thousands of mothers with the claws of the empire sunk…
(2026-05-31). May 20th: A Neo-colony Was Born in Cuba. radiohc.cu By Hedelberto López Blanch * | An incorrigible mythomaniac like U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a press conference commemorating May 20, 1902, the date on which a neo-colony controlled by Washington was established in Cuba. | Rubio, who during his time in Congress, the Senate, and now at the State Department has promoted more than 300 new measures that reinforce the blockade that has lasted for more than six decades, dared to repeat that Cuba is a failed nation and even threatened military aggression to try to change the island's system of government. | Cuba's so-called independence, on that May 20th, wa…
(2026-05-31). Confessed Terrorists Pardoned by Washington. radiohc.cu By Hedelberto López Blanch * / Special Collaboration for Resumen Latinoamericano. | There are countless stories of confessed terrorists who committed acts of aggression, attacks, and assaults against Cuban civilian facilities over the past 67 years, and who have lived and continue to live peacefully in the United States. | From the early days of 1959, countless murderers belonging to the defeated army of dictator Fulgencio Batista traveled to the United States, where they obtained safe haven and immunity for the crimes they committed. | Among them were Esteban Ventura Novo, Rolando Masferrer, and José Eleuterio P…
(2026-05-31). Colombia abre las urnas para elegir nuevo presidente. cubadebate.cu En Colombia están habilitados para ejercer su derecho al sufragio más de 40 millones de ciudadanos, mientras que un millón 414 mil ya lo hacen en los países extranjeros donde residen. Según la misma fuente, la votación en el exterior, que comenzó el pasado lunes, avanza con total normalidad.
(2026-05-31). Inicia en Cuba nueva edición del Festival de Cine Isla Verde. radiohc.cu La cuarta edición del Festival Internacional de Cine y Medio Ambiente del Caribe, Isla Verde, comenzará hoy en el municipio especial Isla de la Juventud, y en el capitalino cine Charles Chaplin como subsede. | El certamen, que se extenderá hasta el 6 de junio, mantiene su carácter competitivo y acoge en esta edición, largometrajes y cortometrajes que aborden, desde la ficción o el documental, la relación del ser humano con la naturaleza y los desafíos ambientales de la región. | Fundado en 2022 por el actor, director y Premio Nacional de Cine 2024, Jorge Perugorría, el encuentro se ha consolidado como una platafo…
(2026-05-31). China alista su primer portaaviones de propulsión nuclear. cubadebate.cu China acelera su carrera naval y ya mira de frente a Estados Unidos. Un análisis reciente muestra que el país asiático avanza en la construcción del Type 004, su primer portaaviones de propulsión nuclear, llamado a competir con los gigantes estadounidenses de clase Ford, como el superportaaviones USS Gerald R. Ford.
(2026-05-31). Termoeléctrica Antonio Guiteras reforzará diagnósticos en caldera tras varias averías. cubadebate.cu Román Pérez Castañeda, director general de la CTE, explicó que el preciso detener la generación por el sobreconsumo de agua; insistió en que aunque situaciones similares se han afrontado en varias ocasiones en el mes de mayo, las averías han sido en zonas diferentes de ese complejo sistema, lo que descarta errores en las reparaciones.
(2026-05-31). Camagàºey ratifica voluntad de defender a sus líderes históricos. cubadebate.cu En la Plaza de la Libertad, la misma que el 4 de enero de 1959 recibió a la Caravana de los barbudos rebeldes, miles de camagàºeyanos ratificaron la voluntad de defender a los líderes históricos de la Revolución cubana.
(2026-05-31). Exoficiales de inteligencia de EE.UU. alertan fracaso de agresión a Cuba. radiohc.cu Exfuncionarios de inteligencia de Estados Unidos, agrupados en el colectivo Veteran Intelligence Professionals for Sanity (VIPS), enviaron un memorando al presidente Donald Trump este jueves 28 de mayo en el que advirtieron que una agresión contra Cuba conduciría a un fracaso catastrófico. | El documento señaló que la actual estrategia de Washington podría derivar en un desastre humanitario del cual Estados Unidos sería responsable, y subrayó que cualquier opción militar arrastraría al país a una guerra perdida de antemano, informó el Noticiero del Mediodía de la Televisión cubana. | Según el texto, no existen ev…
(2026-05-31). Lo que el precio de una sola taza de café dice sobre la agitación económica actual. cubadebate.cu El alza de los precios de las materias primas tiene una gran importancia en los supermercados, pero no tanto en las cafeterías, que ahora se dedican a vender experiencias, en lugar de bebidas. Y los precios seguirán altos, incluso si las cosechas en Brasil y Vietnam se normalizan y el precio del café en grano baja un poco.
(2026-05-31). Ben-Gvir's French Ban and Washington's Failure of Discipline. moderndiplomacy.eu From Criticism to Consequence France's decision to bar Itamar Ben-Gvir from its territory should not be treated as a diplomatic earthquake. It will not stop the war in Gaza, remake Israel's coalition, or create a united European sanctions policy overnight. Its meaning is smaller but more revealing. Paris has moved, however cautiously, from criticism to …
(2026-05-31). Israeli siege driving Gaza hospital towards shutdown. newarab.com 
(2026-05-31). Israeli drone strikes injure several Palestinians in Gaza. newarab.com 
Several Palestinians were injured on Sunday evening when an Israeli drone struck a house in the Field and medical sources told The New Arab that the strike targeted the home of the Abu Zaher family in Block 9 of Al-Bureij camp. | Medical teams transported four injured people to The sources said that the wounded…
(2026-05-31). Dominican committee demands release of Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores. radiohc.cu The Committee of Solidarity in Defense of the Sovereignty of Peoples in Struggle of the Dominican Republic today demanded the release of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and Congresswoman Cilia Flores from the United States government. | "Freedom for Maduro, freedom for Cilia" and "Yankees out of the Caribbean" were some of the slogans chanted by dozens of participants in the Solidarity Parade, which took place in Simón Bolívar Square in this capital city. | As on previous occasions, the demonstrators denounced that Maduro and his wife were kidnapped during the military aggression against that country earlier…
(2026-05-31). Venezuela Accuses Guyana of Fabricating Tensions to Play Victim, Dismisses Alleged Border Incident Claims. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( In a statement released by the Venezuelan Foreign Affairs Ministry on Saturday, May 30, the Venezuelan government emphasized that Guyana's claims regarding alleged violent incidents on the Cuyuni River lack verifiable evidence, and it appea…
(2026-05-31). Cry, my beloved New Zealand. Another Kiwi abandoned to the IDF. asiapacificreport.nz 
COMMENTARY: By Eugene Doyle There was only one moment when I was interviewing him last week that Mousa Taher broke down and cried. It was a surprising, pivotal moment in the interview. He had just made it back to Aotearoa New Zealand from Israeli detention. Of course, we covered the ordeal — the beatings, the…
(2026-05-31). Inside Long Island University's AI ≤ Center. ummid.com Amid the AI boom, AI ≤ is the new buzz word that has taken internet virtual space by storm, and the reason behind it is New York based Long Island University (LIU).
(2026-05-31). Jordan to let fans start work late for World Cup debut. newarab.com 
Jordan said on Sunday it will allow a late start to work for public sector employees on World Cup matchdays to let fans enjoy the national team's debut appearance at the tournament. | A decree from Prime Minister Jafar Hassan said official working hours would begin at 10 a.m. instead of 8: 30 a.m. for its Group J games against Austria, Algeria and Argentina which are being played in the U.S. on June 17, 23 and 28. | "The decision aims to enable citizens to follow and rally behind our national football team during its historic participation in this tournament," said a government statement. | Jordan, popularly known…
(2026-05-31). Israeli forces kill Palestinian man trying to climb over barrier. newarab.com 
Israeli forces shot dead a Palestinian man Sunday as he attempted to enter Jerusalem by climbing over a barrier separating the city from the The Palestinian health ministry in Ramallah identified the man as Imad Haroun Ashtiyeh, 26, saying he was killed by Israeli gunfire near the town of Al-Ram, north of Jerusalem. | Ashtiyeh, a construction worker from the village of Salem near Nablus, had attempted to climb the barrier at Al-Ram along with a few other men to m…
(2026-05-31). A question of sovereignty: The Halki Seminary and Castel Gandolfo. unitedworldint.com This process, tolerated in a manner contrary to the founding values of our country, has now taken an unacceptable dimension. By Selàßuk Erenerol — Spokesperson of the Turkish Orthodox Patriarchate For a long time, the Fener Greek Orthodox Patriarch has been continuously supported from home and abroad to fuel its betrayal, completely disregarding the laws …
(2026-05-31). Hajj 2026 Live: Pilgrims celebrate Eid al Adha, Sacrifice Animals. ummid.com Draped in two plain, spotless white sheets and chanting Labbaik Allahumma Labbaik (Here I am O Allah, Here I am), close to 1.8 million Muslims from all across the world have arrived in Mina, The Tent City, as the annual ritual of Haj begins Monday Dhul Hijjah 8th 1447 H, corresponding to May 25, 2026.
(2026-05-31). Iran U23s touch down in Antalya for high-stakes training camp. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The Iran U23 national football team have officially departed Tehran for Antalya, Turkey, embarking on a pivotal 12-day training camp.
(2026-05-31). The Trump administration is worried about high fertilizer prices. Its top trade official lobbied for them. strategic-culture.su By Eric BOEHM | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Before joining the Trump administration last year, U.S. Trade Representative Jamies…
(2026-05-31). About That Arctic Tipping Point. wattsupwiththat.com Tipping point. Irreversible. Ecosystems collapsing. Fisheries at risk. Carbon sink weakening. It's worse than we thought. People will die. Damn deniers!
(2026-05-31). Analysts raise oil forecasts as energy flows slow down. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- A monthly poll released on Friday showed that analysts have raised their oil price forecasts to 2026 for the third time since the Iran War began in February. They cite an 'extended timeline' for normalizing energy flows back to pre-conflict levels, according to a Reuters report.
(2026-05-31). Ethiopia to vote in first elections since Tigray peace deal. aljazeera.com Four years after the formal end of Ethiopia's Tigray war, Ethiopians will be voting in general elections.
(2026-05-31). Thousands pack 2026 Roots Picnic to see Jay-Z headline and performances from hometown heroes. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? In its 18th year, the festival brought out its biggest lineup to date for an
(2026-05-31). Loic Wacquant: Against Abolitionism. newleftreview.org A sociological critique of calls for the wholesale elimination of police, courts and prisons, arguing instead for a radical 'penal minimalism'—a better-funded system, with fewer suspects funnelled into it, and imprisonment a punishment of last resort.
(2026-05-31). WHYY Newscast for Sunday 10:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-05-31). Siddaramaiah quits to make way for DK Shivkumar as Karnataka's new CM. ummid.com Signaling an imminent end to power-struggle in Karnataka, Siddaramaiah resigned as Chief Minister, simultaneously announcing that DK Shivkumar will be his successor.
(2026-05-31). 'We will not allow election process to be obstructed': G-B election chief. tribune.com.pk 
Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B) Chief Election Commissioner Raja Shahbaz Khan on Sunday said that strict enforcement of the electoral code of conduct is underway, warning that candidates may face disqualification over violations as political activities intensify ahead of the June 7 elections in the region. | Speaking at a press conference, the election commissioner said all political parties were violating the code of conduct, which has been clearly defined under the Election Act. He said Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders had not obtained the required no-objection certificates (NOCs) and had attempted to spread "p…
(2026-05-31). Rahul Gandhi: Don't shy away from word 'Muslim' while highlighting their issues. ummid.com In a significant policy shift, Leader of Opposition (LoP) and Senior Congress Leader, Rahul Gandhi, Saturday May 23, 2026 asked the party members to specifically use the word 'Muslim' while highlighting the issues concerning them.
(2026-05-31). Son scores brace in 5-0 win. tribune.com.pk 
Son Heung-min answered questions about his form in convincing fashion on Saturday, netting twice as South Korea thrashed Trinidad and Tobago 5-0 in a World Cup warm-up friendly. | The 33-year-old has been under some scrutiny ahead of the World Cup, with the forward yet to score for Los Angeles FC in Major League Soccer this season. | The Reuters Iran Briefing newsletter keeps you informed with the latest developments and analysis of the Iran war. Sign up here. | Son opened the scoring for South Korea with a close-range finish in the 40th minute, before doubling their lead from the penalty spot three minutes la…
(2026-05-31). Muharram likely to begin on June 17. tribune.com.pk 
Muharram-ul-Haram 1448 AH is likely to begin in Pakistan on Wednesday, June 17, as the new moon is not expected to be visible anywhere in the country on the evening of June 15, according to astronomical calculations. | Khalid Ejaz Mufti, Secretary General of the Ruet-e-Hilal Research Council, on Sunday said the new moon will be born at 7: 54am Pakistan Standard Time (PST) on June 15. However, by sunset on the same day, the moon's age will be less than 12 hours across Pakistan, significantly below the minimum age generally required for crescent sighting. | He explained that the interval between sunset and moonse…
(2026-05-31). White Paper on 12 Years of Modi Rule in India. ummid.com Supporters present a list of success, however, critics argue that the Narendra Modi government has been marked by economic shocks, democratic backsliding, rising inequality, unemployment, weakening institutions, and a politics heavily driven by perception management.
(2026-05-31). Thousands in Peru protest Fujimori presidential run. aljazeera.com Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of Lima to protest the presidential bid of Keiko Fujimori.
(2026-05-31). South Korea, Japan discuss military-logistics support deal, Seoul says. tribune.com.pk 
South Korea and Japan discussed the possibility of a military-logistics support agreement on Sunday, Seoul's defense chief said, adding that Seoul remains cautious about the politically sensitive pact. | "It requires the understanding and persuasion of the citizens of both nations, and I believe we should still proceed with caution," Defence Minister Ahn Gyu-back told reporters after meeting his counterpart Shinjiro Koizumi at the Shangri-La Dialogue of regional defence officials in Singapore on Saturday. | Read: South Korea protests Japanese event over disputed islands | Ahn was referring to a potential acqui…
(2026-05-31). Chile under the fascistic Kast government: Preliminary assessment of a social counterrevolution. wsws.org The Kast administration has issued a battery of anti-democratic and pro-market executive decrees that will deepen already extreme social inequality, while vastly expanding police state structures built up under Boric.
(2026-05-31). Labor Unions Celebrate World Court Ruling Enshrining Right to Strike. commondreams.org 
(2026-05-31). S&P rating an indication of government commitment to steady finances. sanews.gov.za S&P rating an indication of government commitment to steady finances | Director-General of the National Treasury, Duncan Pieterse, says global rating agency Standard and Poor's (S&P) decision to affirm South Africa's global rating is a sign that government is meeting its commitment to lower the debt-to-GDP ratio over the medium term while steadying public finances. | S&P affirmed South Africa's long-term foreign currency sovereign credit rating at 'BB' and local currency rating at 'BB+' and to maintain the positive outlook. | "The affirmation from S&P that government is on track to deliver on its commitment to re…
(2026-05-31). As Ethiopia votes, its deepening human rights crisis must be addressed. aljazeera.com Continuing internal conflicts and deepening repression are casting a long shadow over the general election.
(2026-05-31). Tourist shot dead after dispute at Fort Munro. tribune.com.pk 
A tourist from Sakhi Sarwar was shot dead following a minor dispute at Fort Munro, a popular hill station and tourist destination in southern Punjab, triggering panic among visitors and raising concerns about security at the resort. | Police and rescue sources said Muhammad Imran Hajbani, a resident of Sakhi Sarwar, had travelled to Fort Munro with friends for sightseeing. The incident reportedly occurred at Anari Hill, where he became involved in a minor altercation with local individuals. | Police said the argument escalated and gunfire was allegedly opened, leaving Imran critically injured. | Upon receiving…
(2026-05-31). Kerala 12th Plus Two Result 2026 Today at 03:00 PM – Links to Check. ummid.com The Kerala DHSE and Vocational Higher Secondary (VHSE) Class 12 (Plus Two) 2026 results are being declared today i.e. Tuesday May 26, 2026 on the DHSE official website 'keralaresults.nic.in' along with DigiLocker.
(2026-05-31). Kemi Badenoch says future Tories will all be 'C words'. thecanary.co 
Kemi Badenoch has argued that the next generation of Conservatives need to be C words. If you're thinking 'aren't they already?', we can explain: I can think of a sixth C t.co/LPcvwY7kT9 — Ian Sharp (@gablid) May 31, 2026 Kemi Badenoch — Do you C what she did there? This latest intervention comes from a […] | By
(2026-05-31). Revolution Is Female at P21. thecanary.co 
Nearly two years on from Art of Palestine: from the river to the sea, Rasha Eleyan is back at London's P21 with her own solo exhibition: Revolution Is Female. The Palestinian artist explores the vital role women play in the Palestinian liberation movement. Pop-inflected style Eleyan's style is very distinctive. The daughter of Palestinian artist […] | By
(2026-05-31). SARS finalises China zero-tariff scheme framework. sanews.gov.za SARS finalises China zero-tariff scheme framework | The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has announced that both the legal and operational frameworks required to administer China's temporary zero-tariff scheme have been finalised. | The Asian country announced in February this year that it would implement the zero-tariff policy with African countries which it has diplomatic ties with. | SARS Commissioner Dr Johnstone Makhubu explained that from June, it would be issuing Rules of Origin certificates for qualifying exports in this regard. | "Beginning 1 June, we are introducing a simple, printable certificate f…
(2026-05-31). Seven Pakistanis make Forbes '30 Under 30′ Asia list for 2026. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan's growing presence in global innovation, entertainment, and entrepreneurship was spotlighted this year as seven Pakistanis earned spots on Forbes Asia's 30 Under 30 list for 2026. | The annual list celebrates emerging figures in Asia, under the age of 30, who are shaping industries through creativity, leadership, and breakthrough ideas. | Among the recognised Pakistanis was actor Hania Aamir, who continues to expand her influence beyond television. Widely followed on social media and known for leading roles in hit dramas, Hania has also represented Pakistan internationally as a United Nations Women's…
(2026-05-31). Chinese bus driver charged in crash that killed 5 in Virginia, including family of 4. scmp.com A family of four from Massachusetts were killed when a bus crashed into multiple vehicles in Virginia as they were travelling to a wedding. | The family wedding will go forward on Sunday in South Carolina but it also will be a time to mourn the loss of Dmitri and Ecaterina Doncev and their two children, Emily and Mark, a relative said Saturday. | "A son, a father — the whole family — everyone that has been dear to us," Carolina Bublik said.
(2026-05-31). WHO opposes travel curbs over Ebola spread. tribune.com.pk 
Director General of the World Health Organisation (WHO) Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has urged countries, which have imposed travel restrictions and closed their borders following the outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, to reconsider the measures. | Canada and the US have imposed travel restrictions and visa suspensions for residents from Congo, Uganda and South Sudan, citing the outbreak. | Rwanda and Uganda have limited travel from Congo. The two countries share borders with Congo. | Foreign nationals who have travelled through Congo in the last 30 days are not allowed entry into…
(2026-05-31). Berrettini rediscovering his confidence. tribune.com.pk 
Matteo Berrettini said he finally feels like he can compete at a high level again after beating Francisco Comesana at the French Open to reach the fourth round of a Grand Slam for just the second time since 2022. | Berrettini, a former world number six, has struggled with fitness issues and missed eight of the 18 Grand Slams since his runner-up finish to Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon five years ago. | On Saturday, the Italian prevailed in a gruelling five-hour battle with Argentina's Comesana, winning 7-6(3) 5-7 6-7(4) 6-4 7-6(15-13). | "I know what it takes ‚Å to go deep in a slam, but at the same t…
(2026-05-31). Can AI cure loneliness? South Korea's robot companions for seniors. aljazeera.com South Korea is using AI-powered companion dolls to help tackle loneliness in its ageing population…
(2026-05-31). Curfew imposed in New Jersey city over ICE protest violence. tribune.com.pk 
The mayor of a New Jersey city declared a curfew Sunday around a migrant detention center after another night of clashes between police and protesters opposed to President Donald Trump's immigration policies. | "To ensure the safety and well-being of all residents, a mandatory curfew for a half-mile area surrounding Delaney Hall is being implemented, effective immediately," Newark Mayor Ras Baraka said in a statement. | Access to the Delaney Hall facility, which is operated by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), will be prohibited from 9: 00 pm to 6: 00 am until further notice, the mayor said. | The decis…
(2026-05-31). A Grand Solar Minimum Has Arrived…Global Cooling Of At Least 1 ∞C Is Expected by The 2030s, 2040s. wattsupwiththat.com Using pattern analysis, it may be assumed that the onset of the next GSM has arrived, and global cooling will be realized over the next few decades.
(2026-05-31). POLITICO: 'Climate hushing' — 'The sound of (climate) silence' — 'As Trump unravels U.S. climate policy, Dems enviro groups have grown strangely quiet' — Dems 'may not aggressively pursue climate action if they win back power'. wattsupwiththat.com But experts worry the shift in Democrats' rhetoric means they may not aggressively pursue climate action if they win back power in Washington. The road is already uphill: the Trump administration has terminated grants for climate research, brain-drained federal work on the issue and floated draconian cuts to satellites and other programs to monitor the Earth's climate.
(2026-05-31). The economy of installments. tribune.com.pk 
Every June, when Karachi's heat turns the city into a slow-burning tandoor, Hina's living room becomes a battlefield of numbers. The old pedestal fan pushes around hot air. Sweat beads on her son's forehead as he does his homework on the sofa. The electricity bill is folded and refolded on the table. Her husband scrolls through his phone, silently comparing AC prices on different apps while the timer on the UPS blinks like a warning. | They had promised themselves an AC last year. Then school fees went up. Fuel went up. Milk went up. Everything seemed to inch higher, quietly, almost politely, until the idea of…
(2026-05-31). Marcus Verhagen: The Art of Counter-Remembrance. newleftreview.org In 2017, a fire killed 72 residents of Grenfell Tower in West London, exposing a bleak background of neglect. How can art grapple with such an event? Contrasting modes of aesthetic response explored in the works of Chris Ofili, Steve McQueen and Forensic Architecture.
(2026-05-31). Iran sends six Greco-Roman wrestlers to Mongolia. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Six Iranian Greco-Roman wrestlers will represent Iran at the Ulaanbaatar Open Ranking Series 2026.
(2026-05-31). Nature Turns Up The Sunshine. wattsupwiththat.com Guest Post by Willis Eschenbach (@WEschenbach on X, my personal blog is here) For the usual unknown reasons that are so common in my life, I got to thinking about…
(2026-05-31). 10 Iranian universities in QS ranking 2026 by subject. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN —The 16th edition of the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings by Subject 2026 has included 10 Iranian universities in three broad subject areas.
(2026-05-31). Long COVID affects twice as many Americans as official counts show, new AI study finds. wsws.org A new AI study from Mass General Brigham finds that roughly one in six Americans who contracted COVID-19 developed long COVID, more than double the rate captured by official surveillance, exposing the human and economic toll hidden by flawed diagnostic systems.
(2026-05-31). Godongwana urges Ditsobotla Municipality to 'embrace' intervention. sanews.gov.za Godongwana urges Ditsobotla Municipality to 'embrace' intervention | Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has urged the leadership of the Ditsobotla Municipality to fully embrace the national intervention to strengthen the municipality. | The Minister visited the North West municipality on Friday to officially hand over the revised Financial Recovery Plan (FRP) and outline its implementation. | The municipality was placed under administration in terms of section 139(7) of the Constitution in a bid to stabilise it. | "I can only surmise that part of the reason for eight failures is that we have not fully embraced wha…
(2026-05-31). Banking Like The Planet Depends On It. scheerpost.com Oscar Perry Abello, for Next City. Climate First Bank hit $1.8 billion in assets by financing clean energy projects one relationship at a time. Now it wants to teach other community banks how to do the same. America's fastest-growing new bank doesn't specialize in AI or crypto-currency or some exotic investment strategy with little real …
(2026-05-31). Xi encourages children to carry forward revolutionary traditions. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, has called for inheriting revolutionary traditions in a reply letter to student docents at the memorials of the birthplaces of the CPC in east China's Shanghai and Zhejiang Province.
(2026-05-31). Podcast: Where I Live, or Old Battlefields of Brooklyn. worldbeyondwar.org 
By Marc Eliot Stein, World BEYOND War, May 31, 2026 This month's podcast episode is just a few personal thoughts inspired by where I live. It's a pacifist meditation on battlefields, and it's a walk through Prospect Park. It's also a rambling monologue about life in Flatbush, Brooklyn. The following is a complete transcript of …
(2026-05-31). Cow-Beef Politics Comes to Full Circle. ummid.com Poor peasants, majority of them Hindus, rear these animals for sale on the occasion of Bakra Eid so that they can get a good price for the animal to sustain their livelihood but they found no buyers in the BJP ruled West Bengal.
(2026-05-31). French police arrest 780 after violent Paris Saint-Germain celebrations. scmp.com French police detained 780 people involved in violent clashes in Paris and other French cities that erupted on Saturday night after Paris Saint-Germain won the Champions League title. | Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said 57 officers were wounded, with most suffering minor injuries, as football fans set off fires and vandalised shops. One small group even tried to storm a Paris police station.
(2026-05-31). Zobeiri: Guardian of the Persian Gulf's millennia-old heritage. tehrantimes.com Until recently, few imagined human presence on Iran's Persian Gulf islands extended beyond the last millennium. But archaeological research has transformed this understanding. Excavations on Qeshm Island pushed settlement back nearly 5,000 years, while stone tools on Bam-e Qeshm hinted at an even older past. The discovery of Paleolithic sites on Hormuz Island—Chand-Derakht and Sang-e Ghorab—revealed that Middle Paleolithic populations lived there between 150,000 and 40,000 years ago, highlighting the Persian Gulf's role in early human migrations. Long before these scientific findings, Master Mohammad…
(2026-05-31). China's second domestically built cruise ship completes sea trials. ecns.cn China's second domestically built large cruise ship completed sea trials Wednesday, marking a milestone in the country's push toward "mass production" in the cruise sector.
(2026-05-31). French museum reports theft of banana from Italian artist's multimillion-dollar work. scmp.com A museum in eastern France on Sunday reported to police the theft of a banana that forms a core part of a multimillion-dollar artwork by Italian visual artist Maurizio Cattelan. | The missing fruit — which was taped to a wall to form the provocative work by Cattelan called "Comedian" — was noticed by a guard on Saturday to have gone missing.
(2026-05-31). At Least 34 Injured and 130 Arrested in Paris after PSG Victory. radiohc.cu Havana, May 30 (RHC) — At least 34 people were injured and 130 were arrested today, after the center of this capital was paralyzed, where 40,000 people enjoyed and celebrated, many with violence, the victory of PSG in the Champions League. | The fervor following the Parisian club's 4-3 penalty shootout victory over Arsenal in Budapest overwhelmed the police deployment implemented by the Interior Ministry throughout the country, particularly in Paris. | Fireworks, stampedes by fans, burning bicycles and motorcycles, six damaged vehicles, and at least two completely destroyed businesses are the official police…
(2026-05-31). Bilawal to arrive in Skardu as PPP ramps up G-B election campaign. tribune.com.pk 
Chairman of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari is due to arrive in Skardu at 2pm on Sunday, where he will begin a series of organisational meetings ahead of the formal launch of his party's election campaign for the upcoming Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B) elections. | According to the campaign schedule, Bilawal will meet PPP candidates and party office-bearers in Skardu before commencing public election activities on Monday. | He is expected to travel in a rally from Skardu Airport to Shah Villas, where he will stay overnight. On Monday morning, he will depart for Shigar, where he is scheduled to…
(2026-05-31). Two dead as social media dispute turns deadly. tribune.com.pk 
A petty dispute that began on social media escalated into a deadly armed clash in Bhakkar, leaving two young men dead and five others injured. | Following the tragic incident, authorities have approved the establishment of a permanent police post at the District Headquarters (DHQ) Hospital to strengthen security and ensure a rapid response to emergencies. | As per a notification issued by District Police Officer (DPO) Shahzad Rafiq Awan, the new police post will be staffed by seven personnel, including one female and six male officers. | The move is aimed at enhancing hospital security and enabling action in e…
(2026-05-31). SANDF refutes deploying soldiers in anticipation of protest action. sanews.gov.za SANDF refutes deploying soldiers in anticipation of protest action | The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has dismissed reports that it has deployed soldiers in anticipation of protest action at the end of June. | "The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has noted with concern misleading reports on social media suggesting that the SANDF will be deployed in anticipation of planned marches and protest action on 30 June 2026 by various civil society groups calling for the repatriation of illegal nationals. | "The SANDF dismisses these claims as false, unfounded, and deliberately misleading. At…
(2026-05-31). US Congress moves to deepen military ties with Israel: Why it matters. aljazeera.com Analysts say the plan would weave Israeli military interests more deeply into the fabric of US national security policy.
(2026-05-31). Mother, stepfather held for childrens' murder. tribune.com.pk 
Police have solved a case of murder of two children and arrested their mother, stepfather and another suspect. | A police spokesman said here on Sunday that investigators had solved the murder case of the young brother and sister, Wasif and Fatima, arresting their mother Nusrat Bibi, stepfather Arshad and Naseer for their alleged involvement in the crime. | During investigation, the police found that the deceased children had become upset with the suspects and had shifted with their biological father. The suspects had persuaded the children to return with them after assuring them that no harm would come to the…
(2026-05-31). Bus driver charged in US crash that killed 5, including family. scmp.com A family of four from Massachusetts were killed when a bus crashed into multiple vehicles in Virginia as they were travelling to a wedding. | The family wedding will go forward on Sunday in South Carolina but it also will be a time to mourn the loss of Dmitri and Ecaterina Doncev and their two children, Emily and Mark, a relative said Saturday. | "A son, a father — the whole family — everyone that has been dear to us," Carolina Bublik said.
(2026-05-31). Iran war costs US households nearly $450 in extra fuel expenses. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — American households have paid nearly $450 more on energy-related expenses since the outbreak of the Iran war, according to a Moody's Analytics analysis shared exclusively with CNBC.
(2026-05-31). KCET 2026 Result: When and Where to Check. ummid.com Karnataka UGCET 2026 Result: The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) is declaring the result of the UGCET 2026, also known as KCET 2026, on its official website 'cetonline.karnataka.gov.in'.
(2026-05-31). Between darkness and dry taps. tribune.com.pk 
The alarm rings, shrill, startling, unwelcome. She turns it off with a smack, her face already showing traces of the grimace she'll wear for most of her challenging day. *Fatima Kazmi is a teacher who has to reach school by 7: 40 am. Before that she has to prepare breakfast, help dress the kids, give tea to her husband and eat a bite herself. She hardly fusses over her own appearance or meals because she feels it is a luxury she doesn't have. She gets up hurriedly as there isn't much time left for Fajr prayer. It is already 5: 30 am and a long day lies ahead of her. In the evening, it's the tuition kids coming i…
(2026-05-31). Science ministry ready to resume teaching Persian Literature course in UPM. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran's scientific counselor in East Asia, Australia, and New Zealand, Alireza Tavakolpour, in a meeting with officials of Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), has announced the science ministry's readiness to reopen the Persian Language and Literature course in UPM.
(2026-05-31). The Architect Making America's Food System Legible. scheerpost.com Robert Jensen, Resilience. Caitlin Taylor believes that a sustainable food system needs "legible" infrastructure, which is why she proposes—not entirely in jest—building slaughterhouses next to farmers' markets. Architects and engineers usually strive to make infrastructure invisible—so functional and reliable that we forget about the countless systems that undergird modern life. We turn on a faucet without wondering where the …
(2026-05-31). Four children die in drowning incident in K-P's Hangu, one critical. tribune.com.pk 
Four children died and another remains in critical condition after drowning in a small water reservoir in the Kotki area of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa's Hangu district on Sunday, according to Rescue 1122. | Rescue officials said five children, aged between five and eight years, were bathing in a mini dam when they drowned. | Upon receiving the alert, Rescue 1122 teams reached the site and launched a search and rescue operation. All five children were recovered from the water and shifted to the District Headquarters Hospital in Hangu. | Hospital authorities confirmed that four of the children were pronounced dead after…
(2026-05-31). Precautions urged against hot weather. tribune.com.pk 
A weather system responsible for recent rainfall across Punjab has dissipated, leading to a rise in temperatures as strong sunshine returned across the province on Sunday morning. | According to the Meteorological Department, hot and dry weather is expected to prevail across Punjab over the next 24 hours following the end of the rain-producing system. | Weather experts report a gradual increase in temperatures, with the minimum temperature expected to remain around 28°C, while the maximum temperature could reach 38°C. | The Met Office stated that no new rain-bearing weather system is expected to enter…
(2026-05-31). New bill proposes unprecedented US-Israeli military cooperation. newarab.com 
A provision buried within a major The proposal, known as the "United States-Israel Defence Technology Cooperation Initiative", appears as Section 224 of the House Armed Services Committee's draft version of the fiscal year 2027 National…
(2026-05-31). Ancient tombstone motifs inspire new designs for textiles and handicrafts. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Researchers and artists studying the carved motifs of an ancient cemetery near Qale-Shadab mountain, southwestern Iran, say the unique designs found on centuries-old tombstones could provide inspiration for contemporary textile design, handicrafts and local cultural industries.
(2026-05-31). Decoding the vatican stance on AI. tribune.com.pk 
Pope Leo XIV has called for robust regulation of artificial intelligence (AI) and for its developers to work for the common good rather than profit, issuing a sweeping manifesto on safeguarding humankind as the technology impacts everything from work to war, according to The Associated Press. | "Magnifica Humanitas" (Magnificent Humanity), Leo's first encyclical, has been eagerly awaited ever since history's first US-born pope announced days after his election that he considered AI to be the biggest challenge facing humanity today. | In the text, Leo denounced the "culture of power" driving the AI race, especi…
(2026-05-31). Defensive concerns cloud Iran's World Cup preparations. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – Iran's road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup continues to be accompanied by a growing concern: the national team's fragile defensive structure.
(2026-05-31). Higher Education Commission rankings expose research gaps. tribune.com.pk 
A Higher Education Commission's (HEC) self-assessment evaluation report has raised questions about the research direction and innovation capacity of Punjab's major universities as several long-established government institutions failed to secure top rankings despite years of public funding, large faculty networks and extensive academic infrastructure. | The evaluation reviewed 95 universities across the country under the Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialisation (ORIC) framework, which examines institutional performance in governance, industrial collaboration, patents and startup development. | Whil…
(2026-05-31). US issues new Iran-related counter-terrorism sanctions. al-monitor.com May 29 (Reuters) – The United States issued new counter-terrorism sanctions on Friday targeting Iranian individuals and entities, among others, a notice on the Treasury Department website showed.(Reporting by Ismail Shakil and Bhargav Acharya; Editing by Daphne Psaledakis)…
(2026-05-31). Emergency Vigil And Picket For 11 Victims Of Longview Disaster. popularresistance.org Tacoma, WA — A dozen people gathered along the fence of U.S. Oil & Refining Co on Wednesday, May 27 in an emergency picket and vigil for the 11 people killed in the Longview paper mill disaster. Signs with statements like "Clean it up or shut it down," "Justice for the Longview 11" and "System change not climate change" waved as attendees picketed the back gate. | This emergency event was called by Climate Alliance of the South Sound (CASS) in response to one of the deadliest industrial accidents in Washington state history. On Tuesday, May 26, a paper mill chemical vat imploded, killing ten workers an…
(2026-05-31). AP EAMCET (EAPCET) Preliminary Key 2026 Released: Steps to Download. ummid.com Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) has released today i.e. Monday May 25, 2026 Preliminary Key (Provisional Answer Key) of AP EAPCET 2026 Engineering, Agriculture and Pharmacy, formerly known as AP EAMCET 2026, along with the response sheet (OMR sheet) of candidates on its official website cets.apsche.ap.gov.in.
(2026-05-31). Gritty Socceroos aim to spoil co-hosts' World Cup party. tribune.com.pk 
Efforts to boost soccer in the United States rest heavily on the national team's success at the World Cup ⚪ but their Group D opponents Australia have every intention of crashing the co-hosts' party. | "It's our role to spoil one part of it," Socceroos midfielder Aiden O'Neill told AFP on Saturday. | "Obviously, I think it's amazing that the World Cup is in the US, it's growing. I can see that first hand, and I'm involved in that," said O'Neill, who plays for Major League Soccer club New York City FC. | "I think it's really exciting… We'll come first and they can come second!" he joked. | The group also con…
(2026-05-31). Ireland's explosive data centre growth triggers shocking rise in electricity bills. thecanary.co 
A new report has revealed the whopping tax levied on households in Ireland due to runaway data centre expansion — a massive ‚Ǩ715 million extra on electricity bills from 2015-2023. Not only that, the document published by Friends of the Earth Ireland (FOTEI) projects that between 2025-2034, bill payers are: …set to face an additional […] | By
(2026-05-31). US Boat Bombing Campaign Surpasses 200 Deaths After Latest Strike. truthout.org The U.S. military on Friday bombed another boat it claimed was smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing three more people in what experts say is an illegal campaign whose death toll has now topped 200. U.S. Southern Command said in a statement that "Joint Task Force Southern Spear," the nine-month campaign ordered by President Donald Trump, "conducted a lethal kinetic strike on a… |
(2026-05-31). The world hit a 44-year high in executions. aljazeera.com Governments around the world executed more people in 2025 than at any point since 1981.
(2026-05-31). China's manufacturing PMI drops to 50 in May. ecns.cn The purchasing managers' index (PMI) for China's manufacturing sector stood at 50 in May 2026, down 0.3 percentage points from the previous month, official data showed on Sunday.
(2026-05-31). IBM, Red Hat collaborate in new push to Open Source software. ummid.com Tech giants IBM and Red Hat have collaborated to give fresh push to open source software in AI era.
(2026-05-31). Pressure turns to Zverev, Ruud as French Open week two begins. tribune.com.pk 
Although the temperature is expected to drop on Sunday, the pressure will mount as the French Open enters its second week with thinned fields and the ultimate prize almost in sight. | The week-long heatwave helped wreak havoc in the men's draw. After the elimination of a wilting Jannik Sinner and a fading Novak Djokovic in five-setters on consecutive evenings, not a single Grand Slam singles winner is still standing. | The throne is vacant ahead of next Sunday's men's final when a new sun-proof king of clay will be crowned. | For the two men who have reached finals at majors, three-time losers Casper Ruud and…
(2026-05-31). Insider's View: Latest Technologies That Make Hajj A Flawless Experience. ummid.com The General Directorate of Civil Defence, Saudi Arabia has engaged a range of modern technologies used to bolster preventive safety measures for Hajj Pilgrims, most notably a specialised drone designed to detect chemical and radioactive materials to improve field operational efficiency and response times.
(2026-05-31). Maharashtra 11th Admission 2026 Round 1 Allotment Today, Check Here. ummid.com Maharashtra FYJC Admission 2026 Round 1 Allotment: School Education and Sports Department Maharashtra is releasing on its official website mahafyjcadmissions.in today i.e. Friday May 29, 2026 Round 1 Allotment List of the students who are seeking admission in Class 11 First Year Junior College (FYJC).
(2026-05-31). Rumours swirl of an early election if Burnham wins. thecanary.co 
Andy Burnham is running to become the MP for Makerfield, Wigan. As everyone knows, if Burnham wins, he'll challenge Keir Starmer for the Labour leadership, becoming the PM if he succeeds. Given that Labour has a huge majority and the party doesn't have to call an election until 2029, most assume he won't go to […] | By
(2026-05-31). Racine, Stand for Peace! June 6, 2026. wibailoutpeople.org RACINE Sat June 6 and 13, 12: 30 — 1: 30 pm Racine Weekly Stand for Peace. Meet at the Dr. MLK Plaza, 909 Dr.Martin Luther King Drive. One can park on Geneva Street—it is the closest. We have banners and some signs. You can bring your favorite sign or help us hold our banners. See our website …
(2026-05-31). Latham pleased with Ireland win. tribune.com.pk 
New Zealand captain Tom Latham praised batter Tom Blundell and bowler Nathan Smith as the Black Caps warmed up for their first test against England at Lord's next week with a one-sided victory over Ireland in Belfast on Friday. | The tourists won by an innings and 79 runs after putting aside their early struggles with the bat to secure a sizeable victory in the one-off test, with Blundell top-scoring with 186 runs during a 217-run partnership with Rachin Ravindra. | "We were put under pressure ‚Å on that first day – to be four down reasonably early with not many on the board," said Latham after see…
(2026-05-31). Polls open in Colombia's pivotal presidential election. aljazeera.com Colombians headed to the polls to choose a new president in a high-stakes election.
(2026-05-31). Nathan Sperber: Beyond Neoliberalism? newleftreview.org Investigating the persistence—or retreat—of capital's great prog ≠rammatic offensive, along its many fronts: ideological struggle, policy prescription, macro-regulation of economic life, class direction. A multi-dimensional analysis of an uneven condition.
(2026-05-31). Shaheen praises Minhas after ODI success. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan ODI captain Shaheen Shah Afridi credited a well-executed game plan and an impressive spin-bowling performance for his side's success in the landmark one-day international, while also highlighting the promise shown by emerging stars Muhammad Ghazi Ghori and Arafat Minhas. | Reflecting on Pakistan's victory, Shaheen said the decision to field first was based on observations made during a practice match at the same venue, where conditions suggested that batting would become easier later in the day while spinners would receive significant assistance from the surface. | "Our plan was to bowl first," Shahee…
(2026-05-31). Trump to headline 250th anniversary fair opening after performers drop out. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump stands on the stage on the day of delivering remarks at Rockland Community College in Suffern, New York, US, May 22, 2026. — ReutersUS President Donald Trump will headline an event commemorating the nation's 250th anniversary on the National Mall next…
(2026-05-31). 2027 onwards, NEET UG will be held in Online Mode: NTA to SC. ummid.com The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Undergraduate) or NEET UG will be held in computer based online mode from 2027, the National Testing Agency (NTA) submitted in the Supreme Court of India Friday.
(2026-05-31). Italy bans Kanye West concert over security concerns. scmp.com A concert by the US rapper Kanye West, who was supposed to perform on July 18 in Reggio Emilia in northern Italy, has been banned on public safety grounds, the authorities said. | The prefect of the province, Salvatore Angieri, said the decision was made following requests from bodies including the local Jewish community. | They had "expressed reservations" about the appearance of the rapper as part of the Pulse of Gaia Festival, the statement released on Friday evening said.
(2026-05-31). Japan rejects 'new militarism', accuses China of rapidly arming. tribune.com.pk 
Japan's Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi on Sunday rejected accusations of "new militarism" by Tokyo and criticised China for rapidly expanding its military with little transparency, underscoring mounting tensions between the two countries. | China continues to increase its defence spending at a high level, Koizumi said at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, adding: "China's external approach and military activities are matters of serious concern for Japan and the international community at the same time." | Rebutting criticism that Japan was embracing new militarism, he said: "Think about it. There's a cou…
(2026-05-31). Rabid dog mauls 16 people in Kabirwala. tribune.com.pk 
A rabid dog attack in the Kabirwala tehsil of Khanewal district left 16 people injured across several local neighbourhoods on Sunday, officials said. | According to Assistant Commissioner Kabirwala Rana Amir Liaqat, 11 of the victims were treated and administered anti-rabies vaccines at the Tehsil Headquarters Hospital Kabirwala, while the remaining five received vaccination at private healthcare facilities. | The incident occurred in multiple areas including Nawan Shehr West, Khaliqabad, Tariqabad, Tauheed Nagar and Hussainabad, where a stray dog reportedly attacked residents, biting men, women and children.
(2026-05-31). Mexico beat Australia 1-0 before World Cup squad submission deadline. aljazeera.com The warm-up friendly simulated World Cup conditions, including cooling breaks for the players, at the Rose Bowl stadium.
(2026-05-31). Michael Jackson: Thriller at the. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-05-31). Drone hits Ukraine's captured nuclear plant Zaporizhzhia: IAEA. newarab.com 
A drone hit the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Russian-occupied southern Ukraine, the UN nuclear agency has said, citing local officials. | The International Atomic Energy Agency posted on social media that the Russian-run plant's operator informed it that a drone had hit the turbine building on Saturday, "reportedly causing a hole in its wall". | Russian media carried a statement from state-owned nuclear power firm Rosatom accusing Ukraine of a deliberate attack – a claim strongly denied by Kyiv. | Close to the front line in southern Ukraine, Zaporizhzhia is the biggest nuclear power plant in Europe. | M…
(2026-05-31). Sunday 5/31: Hikers for Palestine: Walking in Solidarity with the Children of Palestine. indybay.org Strawberry Creek Park, 1250 Addison Street in Berkeley.
(2026-05-31). Richard Overy: Rethinking The Second World War. newleftreview.org Interviewed by Tom Stevenson, one of Britain's leading historians discusses the development of his understanding of the war as a terminal clash between imperial-colonial systems, built on close analysis of its interrelated military, political and economic dimensions.
(2026-05-31). Lets Hope Global Temperature Stays Elevated Until the Paris Agreement Collapses. wattsupwiththat.com "Such temporary breaches do not mean the Paris Agreement's long-term climate goals are unattainable" – the desperate UN push to save the Paris Agreement.
(2026-05-31). Gauff French Open title defence ends. tribune.com.pk 
Reigning champion Coco Gauff's French Open title defence came to an end in the third round on Saturday as top seed Aryna Sabalenka and Naomi Osaka both won to set up a blockbuster last-16 clash. | Gauff went down 4-6, 7-6 (7/1), 6-4 to Austrian 28th seed Anastasia Potapova as the top seeds continued to fall right up to the close of a scorching opening week at Roland Garros. | The 22-year-old fourth seed had been a break up in the deciding set before Potapova put together a run of five games for the loss of just one to condemn Gauff to her earliest Roland Garros exit since her debut in Paris six years ago. | Th…
(2026-05-31). Dreams degrees, and no pay cheques. tribune.com.pk 
Ahmed, a student at a university in Islamabad, thought getting an internship in Islamabad would finally open the door to a better future. But the excitement faded when he found out the internship was unpaid. | Living in a hostel as a bachelor's student, Ahmed was already struggling with his monthly expenses. Rent, food, transport, and daily necessities in Islamabad were difficult to afford without an income. Still, he accepted the internship because he felt he had little choice. | He chose an unpaid internship instead of waiting for a paid job, because there were very few vacancies in the job market. Unpaid po…
(2026-05-31). French museum reports theft of banana from multimillion-dollar artwork. scmp.com A museum in eastern France on Sunday reported to police the theft of a banana that forms a core part of a multimillion-dollar artwork by Italian visual artist Maurizio Cattelan. | The missing fruit — which was taped to a wall to form the provocative work by Cattelan called Comedian — was noticed by a guard on Saturday to have gone missing.
(2026-05-31). US reverses new rule on overseas applications for green cards. scmp.com The Trump administration has walked back its announcement that non-citizens seeking permanent US residency, commonly called a green card, would need to return to their home country to apply, The New York Times reported. | The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) told the newspaper on Friday that its policy announcement last week was not a requirement for all applicants, but would rather be implemented "on a case-by-case basis".
(2026-05-31). Kerala TET (December 2025) Result Out: Link to Check. ummid.com Kerala TET December 2025 Result: The General Education Department, Government of Kerala (Pareeksha Bhavan) has declared on its official website ktet.kerala.gov.in the result of the Kerala Teacher Eligibilty Test (KTET December 2025).
(2026-05-31). Syria's Sharaa holds phone call with Trump, Syrian presidency says. scmp.com Syrian President ‚Å Ahmed al-Sharaa held a phone ‚Å call with US President Donald Trump in which they discussed supporting the Syrian economy and the latest regional developments, the Syrian presidency said ‚Äåon Sunday. | During the call, Sharaa said lifting the remaining US sanctions on Syria was essential to reviving the economy and attracting investments, according to the statement.
(2026-05-31). Riab, an example of heritage preservation, sustainable tourism and community participation. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The historical village of Riab in eastern Iran is emerging as a leading example of heritage preservation, sustainable tourism and community participation as it seeks international recognition through the United Nations Tourism (UN Tourism) Best Tourism Villages initiative.
(2026-05-31). Laos cave rescue enters final search phase. tribune.com.pk 
From their shared hospital room, several survivors freed from a semi-submerged cave in Laos after more than a week underground are advising rescuers on how to find the last two missing men believed to be trapped even deeper inside. | Rescuers, including foreign cave divers, said Sunday they were devising a risky search for the two men and gaining insights about the narrow, flooded passageways from the survivors ⚪ one of whom spoke of "waiting to die" in the depths of the cave. | A Laotian rescue group said the information on the cave system from the hospitalised men was "considered substantial" and "being use…
(2026-05-31). 'Creative Freedom' salon in Hamilton, N.J. to celebrate avant-garde artists like Marshall Allen, Salvador Jiménez-Flores. whyy.org From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? "Creative Freedom: A Salon Experience," featuring avant-garde jazz performer Marshall Allen, interdiscip…
(2026-05-31). Iran wins WHO World No Tobacco Day award. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Abdolhossein Khosropanah, Secretary of the Supreme Council of the Cultural Revolution and Behzad Valizadeh, former head of National Tobacco Control Secretariat have received the World Health Organization (WHO) for their outstanding contributions to tobacco control.
(2026-05-31). 70-foot wastewater geyser reflects New Mexico's latest oilfield challenge. grist.org 
At first, he thought it was smoke. | Jackie Onsurez was driving the bustling New Mexico highway between his home in Loving and nearby Carlsbad last Tuesday evening when he thought the smoke didn't look right. As he pulled closer, he saw that the 70-foot plume was actually a roaring geyser of toxic oilfield wastewater, commonly called produced water, spewing from a pipe at a site operated by NGL Energy Partners. | Onsurez, who until recently was running for the state's lieutenant governor position, said he called NGL, 911, the New Mexico Environment Department and others. He was at the site for a few minutes wh…
(2026-05-31). Dozens arrested in Paris clashes on PSG victory night: police. tribune.com.pk 
Police on Saturday arrested dozens of people in clashes that erupted in the French capital as thousands poured onto the streets during Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League final victory. | Some 22,000 police were deployed across France for the game, including 8,000 in Paris, after unrest marred PSG's win in the competition last year. Paris tram lines were halted, several metro stations shut and bus traffic halted in places in bid to minimise disturbances. | According to Paris police, 79 people were detained in the city, of whom 45 were taken into custody. Six vehicles and two businesses were damaged. A polic…
(2026-05-31). Sebastian Veg: Three Vistas of Hong Kong. newleftreview.org Sebastian Veg on Ming-Sho Ho, Be Water; Ching Kwan Lee, Forever Hong Kong; Edmund Cheng and Samson Yuen, The Making of Leaderful Mobilization. Studies of Hong Kong's 2019 protests.
(2026-05-31). Arsenal realise evolution needed. tribune.com.pk 
The last time Arsenal reached a Champions League final they lost it, and then it took 20 long years to claw their way back to that stage again. | After Saturday's agonising penalty shoot-out defeat by Paris Saint-Germain in Budapest, their goal is not only to return as soon as possible, but to finally claim the trophy for themselves. | After winning the Premier League for the first time in 22 years Mikel Arteta and his team have proven they are back among the elite, but the battle against the new back-to-back European champions also exposed clear areas to improve on. | Gunners coach Arteta insisted his team ca…
(2026-05-31). Mining turns India's heat-shield hills to dust. geo.tv 
This photograph taken on May 19, 2026, shows the Aravalli mountain range in the backdrop at Ramlyawas village in Rajasthan´s Neem ka Thana town. — AFP NEEM KA THANA: Dizzyingly deep pits from large-scale mining scar India's ancient Aravalli mountains, threatening the…
(2026-05-31). The Clean Energy Transition's Indigenous Sacrifice Zones. popularresistance.org It has become abundantly clear that the clean energy transition is "business as usual" for Indigenous Peoples. | At least a dozen major cases have emerged where Indigenous rights are being overtly dismissed in order to secure supplies of lithium, nickel, copper, cobalt and other strategic minerals. The unprecedented demand is reshaping landscapes and economies across the globe. New mines, processing facilities, transmission corridors and renewable energy projects are being fast-tracked, often with promises of sustainable development and a greener, more 'just' future.
(2026-05-31). Saturday 6/6: Santa Cruz Dyke Trans March. indybay.org Clocktower, Pacific Ave & Water St, Santa Cruz…
(2026-05-31). L'Occidente intensifica il terrorismo di Stato. strategic-culture.su L'Iran ha dimostrato che è possibile affrontare le potenze atlantiste con attacchi diretti e intensi, controllando al contempo le possibili conseguenze negative. | Segue nostro Gli esperti di geopolitica sono piuttosto chiari riguardo al carattere unitario della maggior parte dei conflitti contemporanei. I conflitti in Medio Oriente, in Eurasia, in Africa e in altre aree appaiono agli analisti strettamente collegati nelle loro linee gene…
(2026-05-31). Argentina: La mirada de Rita Segato -entrevista. indybay.org Argentina: La mirada de Rita Segato -entrevista-…
(2026-05-31). Colombia chooses president amid surge in guerrilla violence. tribune.com.pk 
Colombians voted Sunday in a presidential election that could shift the country's response to rising guerrilla violence, choosing between extending spluttering peace talks or turning to a military crackdown. | Election polls showed leftwing senator Ivan Cepeda leading, but facing a strong challenge from lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella, a pro-Trump outsider. | The vote is in part a referendum on Colombia's first-ever leftist government and his "total peace" initiative ⚪ a policy of holding talks with dissident guerrilla groups. | Experts say guerrillas and other armed groups have used peace overtures to streng…
(2026-05-31). Colombia's Presidential Election Could Reshape Relations With Trump Administration. truthout.org On Sunday, Colombians will go to the polls for the first round of their presidential elections, a race that could radically reshape Colombia's relations with the United States at a moment of political turmoil and polarization in Latin America. The key contenders include the ruling party's candidate, Iván Cepeda; conservative outsider Abelardo De la Espriella; and Paloma Valencia of former… |
(2026-05-31). Behind bulletproof glass: pro-Trump showman has edge as Colombia heads to run-off. scmp.com Colombia's first-round presidential vote on Sunday triggered a run-off between a pro-Trump showman and a leftist philosopher-turned-senator, after a security-dominated campaign that has been the most violent in over a decade. | Colombia's electoral authority said right-wing hopeful Abelardo de la Espriella won 44 per cent of the vote, beating leftist favourite Ivan Cepeda with 41 per cent and a string of other candidates who trailed far behind.
(2026-05-31). United Airlines flight to Spain turns back to Newark, US after possible security threat. scmp.com A United Airlines flight bound for Spain from Newark Liberty International Airport turned around mid-flight on Saturday due to a possible security threat in-flight. | The flight departed at around 6pm local time for Palma de Mallorca, Spain, but landed back at Newark at 9.37pm, according to the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. | The airline said there were 190 passengers and 12 crew members on the Boeing 767 aircraft.
(2026-05-31). Cepeda, de la Espriella advance in Colombia's presidential election. aljazeera.com The left-wing senator and far-right newcomer will face each other in a run-off on June 21, with security a top issue.
(2026-05-31). Loved Ones, Supporters Of Striking Immigrants Rally Around The Clock. popularresistance.org More than 300 people detained inside Newark, New Jersey's Delaney Hall detention center are on a work and hunger strike, demanding that Gov. Mikie Sherrill visit the facility and meet with them. | For months, immigrants detained inside the facility have drawn attention to Delaney's inhumane conditions. They officially launched their strike on May 22, 2026, calling for freedom for everyone detained in the facility and especially the immediate release of vulnerable people, including children, the elderly, and those with serious medical conditions.