(2026-06-03). Hezbollah's attacks keep coming, Bibi's top man keeps threatening Dahiyeh – who has the real plan. hindustantimes.com Israel's Defence Minister Israel Katz declared that there is "no ceasefire" in Lebanon and warned that any continued attacks on Israeli settlements could trigger strikes on Beirut's Dahiyeh district. His remarks came after reports that Israel had halted a planned assault on Beirut following diplomatic pressure and rising regional tensions. Katz said the IDF would continue operations against Hezbollah across Lebanon and insisted that Israel would maintain its security zone and military pressure until its objectives were achieved. He also claimed that hundreds of thousands of residents evacuated Dahiyeh after Israe…
(2026-06-03). Iran attacks US bases in Kuwait, Bahrain in retaliation for strikes on Qesham Island. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Iran launched missiles and drones at US military bases in Kuwait and Bahrain on Wednesday, saying the attacks were in retaliation for an earlier US strike on Iran's Qeshm Island. Iran's Armed Forces claimed they targeted the US Fifth Fleet and a US air base in the region, describing the operation as a response to US attacks on an Iranian telecommunications facility and an oil tanker. They said the strikes were part of the "more severe" retaliation they had previously warned about. | Meanwhile, Kuwait's military said its air defence systems successfully intercepted incoming missiles and drones. Res…
(2026-06-03). Iran attack shuts Kuwait airport after US strike on Qeshm. newarab.com 
Kuwait's state news agency KUNA reported that an Iranian drone strike hit a passenger terminal at Kuwait International Airport, wounding several people and forcing the suspension of air traffic. | The General Directorate of Civil Av…
(2026-06-03). US and Iran exchange new attacks as sides locked in stalemate. scmp.com Gulf hostilities flared anew on Wednesday, with the US military saying Iranian missile attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait and other regional targets were either thwarted or failed, as diplomacy between Washington and Tehran showed little progress. | Two Iranian missiles shot at Kuwait fell short or broke apart in flight, while several ballistic missiles aimed at regional targets failed and three missiles heading for Bahrain were intercepted, US Central Command said.
(2026-06-03). From Iran to another trap: Trump's US now prepares for two-front missile war it knows it's losing. hindustantimes.com As tensions with China and Russia intensify, the U.S. Navy is investing $100 million to prepare for the missile threats it fears most. Using the supersonic GQM-163A Coyote target missile, American warships will train against sea-skimming attack profiles designed to replicate advanced Chinese and Russian anti-ship weapons, sharpening readiness for a potential future conflict in the Indo-Pacific and beyond.
(2026-06-03). UAW Members Demand that UAW Rescind Endorsement of Zionist /Billionaire Shill Scott Wiener. indybay.org Rank and file members of UAW 4811 and UAW 2035 are demanding that the UAW 4811, Region 6 and the UAW rescind their support of Zionist billionaire shill Scott Wiener. Wiener who is being funded by the Zionists has played a role in targeting UC faculty and UAW 4811 members who have opposed the genocide in Gaza.
(2026-06-03). The ICRC's response to affected populations and infrastructure following the events of January 2026 in Venezuela. icrc.org
(2026-06-03). US proposes 12.5 % tariff on India, China over forced labour import curbs. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: India and China are among 60 economies that could face new US tariffs after Washington proposed import duties of up to 12.5% on countries it believes have not done enough to curb the trade of goods linked to forced labour. | The proposal was announced by the Office of the United States Trade Representative under Section 301 of the US Trade Act of 1974, the same law used during US President Donald Trump's first term to impose tariffs on Chinese goods. Section 301 allows the US government to take trade action against countries it considers to be engaging in unfair practices that harm American econom…
(2026-06-03). Sunday 6/28: Doctors Against Genocide (DAG) Weekly Webinar. indybay.org
(2026-06-03). Saying Raúl is more than enough. radiohc.cu Raúl turns 95. It's no ordinary age, almost a century. His name, though common, is not just any name either. Earned through admiration and example, it resonates with the Cuban people in a particular, intimate way, like that of a father or a brother. | Raúl is the young man who followed Fidel to Havana, not only to continue his studies, but also—though he didn't know it then—to dream alongside him of changing the Cuban reality, a reality plagued by injustices. | Achieving this was no easy task, nor was it accomplished overnight, as revolutions never are. Much blood of valuable individuals stained the i…
(2026-06-03). Wednesday 6/3: No War on Cuba! indybay.org at corner of Ocean and Water Street, Santa Cruz…
(2026-06-03). The balance sheet of Castroism as Trump prepares war on Cuba. wsws.org Workers in Cuba, the US and across the Americas must urgently mobilize in opposition to Trump's blockade and war plans, but effective opposition to imperialism requires a historical balance sheet of Castroism and the Cuban Revolution.
(2026-06-03). No War on Cuba! in SF Action on Market & Powell. indybay.org Trump threatens Cuba in continuing aggression against perceived weaker nations…
(2026-06-03). Defend Cuba! SF Rally Against US Blockade Attacks On Cuba & Attacks On US Working People. indybay.org
(2026-06-03). Industriales recupera el mando en solitario en Liga Élite del Béisbol Cubano. radiohc.cu El equipo Industriales venció este martes 8-1 a los Leñadores de Las Tunas, como anfitriones en el estadio Latinoamericano, de La Habana, y volvieron a quedarse solos en la cima de la IV Liga Élite del Béisbol Cubano. | Los Leones tomaron desquite de la derrota sufrida la víspera ante estos mismos rivales, les quebró una racha de cinco victorias consecutivas y aseguró —con cuatro éxitos— el empate en el duelo particular de la temporada, informa la Agencia Cubana de Noticias (ACN). | Alain Sánchez volvió a firmar otra sólida apertura y se acreditó su segunda victoria con el uniforme de Industriales, tr…
(2026-06-03). Aerovaradero S.A. anuncia nuevo sistema automatizado de carga. radiohc.cu La empresa Aerovaradero S.A. informó la próxima puesta en marcha de un Sistema de Clasificación Automatizado de la Carga, capaz de procesar hasta nueve mil 600 bultos en ocho horas, con el propósito de agilizar operaciones logísticas en Cuba. | Desde su perfil en la red social Facebook, la entidad explicó que la tecnología permitirá manejar cargas desde 0,1 hasta mil kilogramos, con seguridad garantizada mediante equipos radiológicos de última generación y seguimiento global en tiempo real a través de candados electrónicos inteligentes. | Según directivos de la empresa, el proyecto incluye 24 salidas automatizada…
(2026-06-03). Presidente Lula: Marco Rubio es enemigo de América Latina. radiohc.cu El presidente de Brasil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva manifestó este martes que el secretario norteamericano de Estado, Marco Rubio, es anti-América Latina, y enemigo mortal de países de la región como Cuba. | Así se manifestó el mandatario en la inauguración de la nueva sede definitiva del Instituto Federal Goiano en la ciudad de Català£o, en Goiás. | Lula refiere que realizó observaciones sobre el jefe de la diplomacia estadounidense durante el encuentro que tuvo el mes pasado en la Casa Blanca con el presidente Donald Trump.Tuve una conversación de tres horas con el presidente Trump. Marco Rubio, el jefe de…
(2026-06-03). Raúl, un hombre de la cultura y las ideas. radiohc.cu Por: Abel González Santamaría* | El general de Ejército Raúl Castro Ruz es hoy un símbolo de dignidad de la nación cubana, construido luego de más de siete décadas de intenso batallar. | Desde la época de estudiante en la carrera de Administración, de la Facultad de Derecho de la Universidad de La Habana, siguió el mismo camino transitado por su hermano Fidel, y se convirtió en un activista del movimiento estudiantil. | Fue abanderado de los jóvenes que, en abril de 1952, realizaron simbólico entierro de la constitución democrática humillada por la dictadura batistiana. | Militó en la Juventud Socialista y partic…
(2026-06-03). Ciego de àÅvila respalda al líder de la Revolución cubana Raúl Castro. radiohc.cu El pueblo de Ciego de àÅvila, concentrado en la plaza 'Camilo Cienfuegos', de esa central ciudad cubana, respaldó este martes en tribuna abierta, al general de Ejército Raúl Castro Ruz, líder al frente de la Revolución, ante las espurias e ilegítimas acusaciones en su contra vertidas por el Gobierno de EE.UU. | En la multitudinaria muestra de lealtad, dignidad y sentido de justicia, los avileños allí representados reafirmaron su rechazo a la canalla imputación que forma parte de un esquema recrudecido de guerra multidimensional contra Cuba, que se encuentra actualmente bajo amenaza permanente de agresión mi…
(2026-06-03). Action against Conglomerate: Australia seeks $1.4 billion in damages from company 3M. ecns.cn Australia is seeking 1.4 billion in damages from 3M.It claims the multinational conglomerate withheld information about the harmful effects of its firefighting foam used on military bases around the country.
(2026-06-03). Over 40 countries, international organizations confirm participation in 2026 CIFTIS. ecns.cn The 2026 CIFTIS will be held at Shougang Park in Beijing from September 9 to 13, Zhao Qizhou, director of the Beijing International Trade in Services Affairs Center, said at a press conference.
(2026-06-03). Popular backyard pool design trends for modern homes. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-03). 60 Minutes correspondent fired after clashing with bosses over US show. scmp.com CBS News has terminated the ‚Å contract of 60 Minutes correspondent ‚Å Scott Pelley, two sources at ‚Å the network said on Tuesday, joining more than half a dozen departures in recent weeks. | "Your antipathy to the future of the show has come through loud and clear. And I have heard you," the show's ‚Äåexecutive producer, Nick Bilton, wrote in a Tuesday email to Pelley that was seen by Reuters.
(2026-06-03). China urges Philippines to rein in officials over defense chief's remarks. ecns.cn China's Foreign Ministry on Tuesday urged the Philippines to restrain officials from making remarks that could undermine efforts to improve bilateral ties, after the Philippine defense chief described China as a "threat" on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue.
(2026-06-03). Amnesty joins FedEx case over F-35 parts shipments to Israel. newarab.com 
The complaint was filed with prosecutors in the Belgian city of Liège by a coalition of civil society organisations including Vredesactie, Ligue des droits humains and Coordination nationale d'ac…
(2026-06-03). Top 5 Books on Islam during Iran War Juan Cole's list at BookDNA.com. juancole.com Revised | The new book website The best books on Islam: |
(2026-06-03). Is the US-Iran standoff exposing deep fault lines in US intelligence coordination. geo.tv 
CIA logo and US flag are seen in this illustration taken May 6, 2025.— Reuters CIA reduces contributions to some intel assessments amid disputes.ODNI group accused of bypassing protocols, CIA of blocking access.IG probing claims CIA barred ODNI's access to COVID-19…
(2026-06-03). Fire in Delhi hotel kills at least 21, say police. geo.tv 
Aftermath of the fire at a local hotel in New Delhi, India, June 3, 2026. — Screengrab/Press Trust of IndiaHotel located in Malviya Nagar in south Delhi.Television visuals showed building on fire. Footage shows two people jumping from higher floor.
(2026-06-03). South China's Shenzhen to open world's first hotel fully staffed by robots. ecns.cn Shenzhen will open the world's first hotel operated entirely by robots on the west artificial island of the Shenzhen—Zhongshan Link, a mega infrastructure project in the Guangdong—Hong Kong—Macao Greater Bay Area, the city announced Monday.
(2026-06-03). From ping-pong to pickleball, friendships endure. ecns.cn The Chinese embassy in Washington hosted an evening celebrating youth friendship and "pickleball diplomacy" on Saturday, with the premiere of a documentary following a trip by US students to China during Spring Festival earlier this year.
(2026-06-03). AI is not just technology — it's reshaping society in ways we don't control. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-03). Philippine defense chief's fallacious remarks regarding China undermine bilateral relations, mutual trust: FM Spokesperson. ecns.cn Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning on Tuesday refuted Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro's remarks on China, saying that the Philippine defense chief has repeatedly made fallacious remarks regarding China, severely undermining China-Philippines relations and mutual trust and acting against the interests of the Philippines and its people.
(2026-06-03). Nairobi Regional Delegation Facts & Figures 2025. icrc.org January – December 2025…
(2026-06-03). 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…
(2026-06-03). Apocalyptic Dry Non-Stop El-Nino as Climate Change on Continents to 2050?! Part One. indybay.org The same titled in the other way reads as follows: Reversal of Marine-Land Air Circulation for Planetary Hydro-Natural Circulation: the Ocean Warm & Humid, the Continent Cool & Dry. The justification includes an outline of: The Latest Theory of the Expanding Earth and Theory of the Great Collision in the Solar System between Primordial Mars and Jupiter.
(2026-06-03). Saturday 6/20: Trump Regime Takedown (every Saturday). indybay.org corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell St, San Francisco…
(2026-06-03). Saturday 6/20: OPC Community Garden Work Day! indybay.org Oakland Peace Center Garden, 111 Fairmount Ave. in Oakland, CA…
(2026-06-03). Thursday 6/11: Democrats for Palestinian Rights – Bay Area. Film Screening. indybay.org 2901 Moorpark Ave. #110 | San Jose, CA 95128…
(2026-06-03). UAW apparatus shuts down grad student strike at Harvard University: The political issues. wsws.org The strike was shut down this week by the United Auto Workers because it raised deeper political and class questions which the bureaucracy works to suppress.
(2026-06-03). Kast's State of the Nation speech in Chile: Blueprint for social counterrevolution wrapped in "national unity" rhetoric. wsws.org Kast's speech was built around the conceit: that Chile is in a "state of emergency" requiring extraordinary measures, ruling through presidential decrees and demanding that the working class pay for a crisis it did not create.
(2026-06-03). Zohran Mamdani promised free buses; New Yorkers are getting a bus fare enforcement crackdown instead. wsws.org Commuters in the city's poorest neighborhoods, already stretched by soaring costs of living, are now facing roving MTA inspection teams in place of the free rides their mayor promised them.
(2026-06-03). Why are state and federal governments driving the koala to extinction. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-03). Hong Kong is emerging as a leading capital hub of the multipolar era. scmp.com For years, Hong Kong's obituary has been repeatedly written by international commentators. Geopolitical tensions, pandemic isolation, concerns over capital flight and questions surrounding the city's future contributed to a narrative of irreversible decline. | In many Western analyses, the assumption that Hong Kong's best days as an international financial centre were behind it became almost automatic. Yet the latest global wealth management data tells a very different story.
(2026-06-03). Democrats enforce crackdown outside Delaney Hall as Congress prepares billions more for ICE and Border Patrol. wsws.org The curfew and police crackdown in Newark are part of a broader assault on immigrants and anti-ICE protesters, backed by both capitalist parties.
(2026-06-03). Clashes erupt in UK city over racially charged case of handcuffed dying student. scmp.com Video of a dying student who was handcuffed by British police after being stabbed by a Sikh man and falsely accused of racially abusing his murderer sparked outrage on Tuesday, with protesters throwing bricks at police. | Eighteen-year-old Henry Nowak was heard repeatedly telling officers: "I can't breathe" in police bodycam footage captured as he lay mortally wounded in December after a night out with his football team members.
(2026-06-03). Antalya Sees Tourism Surge: Eid holiday brings a welcome boost to Antalya, Türkiye's tourism industry amid inflation struggles and Iran conflict. ecns.cn Türkiye's tourism industry is facing a challenging year. High inflation and regional tensions linked to the Iran conflict are creating uncertainty for some travelers. But in Antalya, the nine-day Eid al-Adha holiday in May has provided a welcome economic boost, filling hotels and beaches despite broader concerns across the sector. CGTN's Michal Bardavid reports from one of Türkiye's most popular destinations along the Mediterranean Sea.
(2026-06-03). UAW bureaucracy rushes fourth sellout at Nexteer as American Axle workers walk out: "We should all be on strike at the same time" wsws.org In a naked attempt to intimidate the 1,700 Nexteer workers who have defiantly rejected three UAW-backed deals, the union apparatus could hold the next vote in the plant under the supervision of management.
(2026-06-03). How professional bathroom specialist installations prevent costly repairs. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-03). "This is capitalism gone awry. It's just not working for everyday people" : A veteran nurse speaks about worsening conditions in healthcare. wsws.org With a career spanning 47 years, Mary Jo Marinelli offers a candid look at the steady decline of the American healthcare system.
(2026-06-03). Illegal internet addiction correction in central China halted after student's ordeal. ecns.cn Authorities in central China's Henan Province have ordered an education consultancy to cease illegal operations after a university student alleged she was tricked into a correction facility where force and surveillance were used to enforce discipline, according to an official statement Tuesday.
(2026-06-03). Microsoft teases new era of AI-driven devices at annual developer conference. ecns.cn Microsoft on Tuesday announced a sweeping slate of AI initiatives, from autonomous workplace assistants and gadgets to Nvidia-powered PCs and a new in-house reasoning model, in a push to move beyond apps and remake computing around AI.
(2026-06-03). Saturday 6/20: Tech & Palestine Solidarity: How to Use Tech Safely in Our Activism. indybay.org Zoom | us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/fE-pkJg……
(2026-06-03). Sunday 6/28: The Declaration of Independence Forum. indybay.org Online: meet.google.com/yix-dvdu-mqo…
(2026-06-03). China's Pinglu Canal enters testing phase ahead of September opening. ecns.cn China's Pinglu Canal, a major inland waterway project in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, entered its water-testing phase on Wednesday after two key navigation hubs began filling with water, marking a significant milestone ahead of its planned opening in September, according to media reports.
(2026-06-03). The right-wing politics of New Zealand's Opportunity Party. wsws.org The Opportunity Party's claim to be neither left- nor right-wing is a fraud; backed by sections of the capitalist class, it aims to protect the wealth of the super-rich while maintaining New Zealand's imperialist alliance with the US.
(2026-06-03). 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…
(2026-06-03). 100 trln yuan govt debt seen as controllable. ecns.cn Chinas outstanding government debt has likely topped the 100 trillion yuanmark, though despite the scale.Experts said the overall risk remains"safe and controllable"as the debt burden is moderate by global standards and funded projects are mainly quality assets.
(2026-06-03). Zero-tariff policy boosts export power. ecns.cn China's zero-tariff policy toward African countries marks a shift that goes beyond traditional trade considerations, reshaping global economic relations through deeper integration and stronger links to international value chains, Egyptian analysts say.
(2026-06-03). China solar makers launch space energy development alliance. ecns.cn Leading Chinese photovoltaic (PV) enterprises and research institutions on Tuesday announced the launch of the Space Energy Development Alliance during the International Photovoltaic Power Generation and Smart Energy Conference & Exhibition in Shanghai.
(2026-06-03). Successful meeting at Berlin's Humboldt University calls for the freedom of Bogdan Syrotiuk. wsws.org The meeting took place at a time when Bogdan's trial is at a critical turning point. Two expert reports have now exposed the core of the charge—that Bogdan spreads Russian propaganda—as baseless.
(2026-06-03). China's Pinglu Canal enters water-testing phase, set for full navigation in September. ecns.cn China's Pinglu Canal, a key project on the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor, achieved full water filling on Wednesday as the Madao and Qishi navigation hubs has begun to be filled with water.
(2026-06-03). Lao top leader Thongloun visits headquarters of Alibaba Group. ecns.cn Thongloun Sisoulith arrived in Hangzhou, capital of east China's Zhejiang Province, on Tuesday for a five-day state visit.
(2026-06-03). Anthropic IPO to intensify Wall Street frenzy. wsws.org The three major tech and AI companies seeking to go public on Wall Street—SpaceX, Anthropic and OpenAI—have yet to turn a profit, pointing to the utterly speculative nature of their IPOs.
(2026-06-03). Train derailment in Houston TX further expose the brutality of corporate railways. wsws.org While the cause of the accident still remains unknown, officials said 11 rail cars carrying finished vehicles derailed along a major rail corridor that cuts through a busy industrial and commuter section of northwest Houston.
(2026-06-03). Hainan tropical island hub for global investment. ecns.cn A visitor walks through the international healthcare consumption section of the sixth China International Consumer Products Expo in Qionghai, Hainan province, on April.
(2026-06-03). Australian Labor government trying to appease big business over limited budget tax changes. wsws.org A furious campaign by business leaders and the corporate media against the minor tax adjustments has demonstrated the refusal by Australia's billionaires and their global partners to accept even the slightest inroads into their profits and fortunes.
(2026-06-03). 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…
(2026-06-03). Tuesday 6/2: Fishing Mission Creek, a free walking tour. indybay.org Starts at Mission Dolores, 3321 16th Street | We meet on the basilica steps on Dolores Street | (guide will be wearing a California Republic bicycle cap)…
(2026-06-03). Ebola cases in the DR Congo rise to 321. ecns.cn Authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo had recorded 321 confirmed cases of Ebola and 48 deaths as of June 1.
(2026-06-03). Sunday 6/7: Vigil for Marin Residents Detained by ICE. indybay.org We will be gathering in front of the Marin County jail at the Civic Center in San Rafael…
(2026-06-03). Sunday 6/14: Rise Up, Sing Out! Pro-Democracy Concert Watch Party (Sacramento). indybay.org UU Society of Sacramento Center | 2425 Sierra Blvd | Sacramento, CA 95825 | RSVP to get full party details…
(2026-06-03). Saturday 6/6: ICE Out Everywhere! Anti-ICE, Anti-Fascism Protest in Sacramento. indybay.org Stockton Boulevard and Fruitridge Road | Sacramento, CA 95820…
(2026-06-03). France sees hottest spring on record. ecns.cn France experienced its hottest spring in 2026 since climate records began in 1900, with temperatures significantly above seasonal norms and rainfall well below average.
(2026-06-03). China sends warship against Japan, Philippines amid Taiwan war fear. hindustantimes.com China has sent coastguard ships into waters east of Taiwan after Japan and the Philippines agreed to start delimiting their maritime boundary, a move Beijing calls "illegal" and "void." As Tokyo and Manila deepen talks on EEZ claims, intelligence‚Äësharing and even Japanese ship transfers, Xi Jinping is answering with new patrols, warnings and vows to "strengthen control" over contested seas.
(2026-06-03). 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…
(2026-06-03). Raphael, the "Prince of Painters," at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art. wsws.org A major exhibition of the Renaissance artist's work sheds light on the social and aesthetic factors that enabled his artistic development and on the character of his achievement.
(2026-06-03). U.S. Justice Department abandons 'Anti-Weaponization Fund'. ecns.cn The U.S. Department of Justice on Tuesday abandoned its nearly $1.8 billion "Anti-Weaponization Fund" following an intense backlash from Republican senators and a decisive blow from the federal judiciary.
(2026-06-03). Mamdani Skipped the Parade; Israeli War Criminals Didn't. juancole.com Oakland, Ca. (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — The presence of Israeli Finance Minister Bezelal Smotrich (Religious Zionist Party) at the Israel Day Parade in New York City on May 31 was a puzzling choice as an ambassador to "bolster Israel's image." That would be like the US ambassador to the United Nations palling around with Steve Bannon, Alex Jones or a Proud Boys on the dais. Smotrich is a war criminal, according to the International Criminal Court. Admittedly, Smotrich and far-right Heritage Minister Amichay Eliyahu of the fascist Otzma Yehudit (Jewish Power) party, showed up on their own accoun…
(2026-06-03). Saturday 6/27: Hard Reset. indybay.org Telematic Media Arts | 323 10th St. @ Folsom (SoMa), San Francisco, CA 94103…
(2026-06-03). Iraq's Asaib Ahl al-Haq announces step to separate from PMF. newarab.com 
Hours after Iraq's ruling Coordination Framework coalition authorised Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi to monopolise weapons under state control, the The group, regarded as one of Iran's most prominent allies in I…
(2026-06-03). Beijing, Shanghai post strongest monthly home sales in five years. ecns.cn Existing-home sales in China's largest cities remained resilient in May, with Beijing and Shanghai recording their strongest monthly May transaction volumes in five years, suggesting that recent policy easing is helping support housing demand despite continued weakness in the broader property market, according to media reports.
(2026-06-03). CCR Condemns New York Officials' Support of Israeli War Criminals at Israel Day Parade. indybay.org June 1, 2026, New York — Today, the Center for Constitutional Rights made the following statement in response to New York officials marching with Israeli war criminals in New York's Israel Day Parade yesterday.
(2026-06-03). Saturday 6/13: Human Banner on Ocean Beach. indybay.org Ocean Beach – Stairwell 17 | 1000 Great Hwy | San Francisco, CA 94121…
(2026-06-03). China, UK pledge deeper cooperation at strategic dialogue in Beijing. ecns.cn The 11th China-UK Strategic Dialogue is held in Beijing, June 2, 2026. /Chinese Foreign Ministry…
(2026-06-03). Friday 6/26: Virtual Action Hour for Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | afsc.org/events/action-hour-palestine…
(2026-06-03). China delivers 1st methanol dual-fuel retrofit ship for top shipowner. ecns.cn COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. on Tuesday delivered the Seaspan Yangtze, the first vessel completed under Seaspan's 10K-series methanol dual-fuel retrofit program, after finishing all modification work ahead of schedule.
(2026-06-03). Confidence plummets in UK university degrees. ecns.cn A major survey of public opinion in the United Kingdom shows confidence in the value of university degrees has plummeted over two decades, amid a weak graduate jobs market and rising student debt.
(2026-06-03). Hong Kong university students visit Beihang University. ecns.cn More than 100 members of university flag-raising teams from 11 higher education institutions in Hong Kong Special Administrative Region visited Beihang University in Beijing on Monday. During the visit, they toured the Beihang Space Museum and learned about the development of China's aerospace industry.
(2026-06-03). 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…
(2026-06-03). China enters flood season as rainfall patterns show new trends. ecns.cn China entered its annual flood season on Monday, with southern regions moving into the peak period for flood control efforts. Authorities say this year's rainfall and river conditions highlight the challenges in managing increasingly uneven weather patterns.
(2026-06-03). Lebanon launches safety audit of MEA on staff safety. newarab.com 
(2026-06-03). 'Russian drone, nothing else!': Ukraine UN envoy unleashes blistering rebuttal in UAV crash row. hindustantimes.com Tensions flared at the United Nations after Ukraine's ambassador forcefully rejected Russian claims surrounding the drone that crashed in Romania. Speaking during an emergency Security Council session requested by Bucharest, Ukrainian envoy Andriy Melnyk insisted the UAV was a Russian-made Geran-2 drone and dismissed any suggestion that Ukraine was responsible for the incident. Romania's Foreign Minister Oana Toiu told the Security Council that Romanian investigators had conclusively identified the drone as Russian in origin after analysing recovered fragments, navigation systems and other components. The crash i…
(2026-06-03). Colombia 2025: A humanitarian crisis beyond numbers. icrc.org
(2026-06-03). ICRC RED aircraft to operate from Jeddah to strengthen humanitarian access to Sudan. icrc.org
(2026-06-03). Georgia: Remains of eleven people missing in connection with 1992—93 armed conflict handed over to families. icrc.org
(2026-06-03). Penal repression of serious violations of international humanitarian law — Factsheet. icrc.org
(2026-06-03). ICRC report: Failure to respect rules of war deepened humanitarian crisis in Colombia in 2025. icrc.org
(2026-06-03). Ethiopia: Beyond survival, a journey defined by possibility. icrc.org
(2026-06-03). Latin America and the Caribbean: When seeking medical care is dangerous. icrc.org
(2026-06-03). Treatment of civilians in Colombia during 2025. icrc.org
(2026-06-03). Democratic Republic of the Congo: Kimareki rebuilds a life beyond disability. icrc.org
(2026-06-03). Colombia: Conduct of hostilities and use of explosive hazards. icrc.org
(2026-06-03). Children and adolescents in armed conflicts in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-06-03). The humanitarian cost of non-compliance with IHL in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-06-03). Certificates and declarations of absence: A guidance note. icrc.org
(2026-06-03). Frequently asked questions: Understanding the ICRC's neutrality. icrc.org
(2026-06-03). Searching for people missing in connection with the 1992-1993 armed conflict continues. icrc.org
(2026-06-03). Poland: High level briefing on IHL for the Polish ministries. icrc.org
(2026-06-03). US Petro-State Fades: Will China's Electrostate Rise? juancole.com
(2026-06-03). Upholding international humanitarian law in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-06-03). Calls to action to parties to conflicts in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-06-03). Frequently asked questions: Our work in Mali. icrc.org
(2026-06-03). Pro-Palestine Activists arrested blocking New Jersey Port. juancole.com
(2026-06-03). Microsoft Workers Protest War Profiteering & Data Centers At MS SF Conference. indybay.org
(2026-06-03). Synergy in Action: IHL and Islamic Law for Humanitarian Outcomes. icrc.org
(2026-06-03). Egypt: States Convene in Cairo to Reinforce Respect for Rules of War Amid Rising Conflicts. icrc.org
(2026-06-03). EEUU: Senador afirma que cierre del Ormuz es por atacar a Irán. radiohc.cu El senador demócrata por Connecticut, Chris Murphy dijo este martes que "el estrecho de Ormuz ha sido cerrado debido a nuestra decisión de atacar a Irán, y esto es una consecuencia de nuestra acción militar". | El legislador hizo dicha declaración durante una audiencia en el Senado estadounidense con la participación del secretario de Estado, Marco Rubio. | Murphy sostuvo que Washington era consciente de que una acción militar contra el país persa provocaría una respuesta por parte de Teherán. | Añadió que la principal preocupación para los estadounidenses es determinar si la estratégica vía marítima volverá a ab…
(2026-06-03). En Panamá refuerzan operativo tras fuga masiva de reclusos. radiohc.cu Las autoridades panameñas mantienen un amplio operativo de búsqueda tras la fuga de 195 privados de libertad del Centro Penitenciario La Joyita, ocurrida durante un motín registrado el lunes en ese complejo carcelario. | La ministra de Gobierno, Dinoska Montalvo confirmó que hasta el momento han sido recapturados 126 de los evadidos, mientras permanecen prófugos 69 internos. | Precisó que los hechos se desencadenaron durante un proceso de reclasificación de reclusos que derivó en disturbios dentro de varios pabellones, con detonaciones, enfrentamientos y una fuga masiva que obligó a desplegar unidades policiales…
(2026-06-03). Old Sacramento prepares for California 175 – State Capitol Juneteenth Dia de Los Negroes. indybay.org Reflecting deeply on the extensive words of Pope Leo XIV and his apology for the Catholic Church role in Chattel Slavery; his influence may have a strong impact toward officially recognizing the slavery auction blocks here in Old Sacramento and the ongoing impacts from Slavery throughout California.
(2026-06-03). El incumplimiento del DIH agravó la situación humanitaria en Colombia en 2025. icrc.org
(2026-06-02). Trump-Netanyahu relationship under growing strain over Iran: 'you're crazy!'. scmp.com They went to war together against Iran, but Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu's relationship is under strain after the US president reportedly called the Israeli premier "crazy". | Trump unleashed a profane tirade over the phone at Netanyahu over Israel's threats to bomb the Lebanese capital Beirut, fearing it would undermine talks with Tehran, the Axios news outlet and ABC News reported.
(2026-06-02). Lebanon announces partial ceasefire between Israel, Hezbollah but attacks continue. geo.tv 
Smoke rises in Lebanon following an air strike, as seen from the Israeli side of the Israel-Lebanon border, June 1, 2026. — ReutersLebanon says attacks will stop on Beirut and its suburbs.Fighting continues in southern Lebanon.Iran threatens to break off talks with US.
(2026-06-02). Trump blasts Netanyahu as Iran Talks Stall over Beirut. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — Monday began with a The ministry accused the United States of repeatedly violating the ceasefire by its attacks on commercial Iranian shipping. Moreover, it said, Israe…
(2026-06-02). Lebanon's migrant workers trapped between war and Kafala. newarab.com 
War does not erase social classes but sharpens their differences: the wealthiest can flee and rent new homes, the poorest sleep in shelters or inside their cars. | Migrants, however poor and racialised, have no place to welcome them. This is the reality for hundreds of thousands of migrant workers in Lebanon: caught between Israeli bombs and a land that has never recognised them. | According to the latest
(2026-06-02). President Trump attempts to end hostilities in Lebanon. aljazeera.com US President Trump claims a diplomatic breakthrough after speaking with Israeli PM to halt escalation toward Beirut.
(2026-06-02). Israel Attacks Tyre Hospital, Killing Four and Wounding 127. news.antiwar.com Israel continued its attacks on southern Lebanon after President Trump announced he'd received assurances from both Israel and Hezbollah aimed to reduce fighting in the country. At least eight were killed in Israeli strikes since that announcement, including two children. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered attacks on Beirut on Monday, and those attacks were apparently …
(2026-06-02). Trump says Israel, Hezbollah to stop fighting: What we know. aljazeera.com Netanyahu agrees to halt operations near Beirut; Hezbollah to stop attacks on Israel under new truce arrangement.
(2026-06-02). Ali Cherri takes Israel to court after deadly Beirut strike. newarab.com 
On 26 November 2024, the life of French-Lebanese visual artist and filmmaker The cruel irony of the matter was that the attack took place just a few hours before a Now, Ali Cherri is taking l…
(2026-06-02). Despite genocide, Israeli weapons exports reach 'record high'. newarab.com 
(2026-06-02). Filton 24 retrials put justice on trial, says Liverpool MP. thecanary.co 
Labour's Liverpool Riverside MP Kim Johnson spoke out against the Starmer regime's determination to convict the 'Filton 24' activists. The group had been imprisoned for up to two years awaiting trial. Starmer and his front-bench drones forced a retrial of the 'Filton 24' anti-genocide activists who damaged an Israeli weapons factory. The jury at the […] | By
(2026-06-02). Colombia may soon have a pro-Israel Trumpian president. thecanary.co 
A brash Trump- and Israel-aligned millionaire — Abelardo De la Espriella — has come out ahead in the first round of Colombia's presidential election. Colombia's left-wing government has strongly criticised Israel's genocide and resisted Trump's attempts to reassert US influence in Latin America. Meanwhile, De la Espriella has vowed to reverse these results and restore […] | By
(2026-06-02). Iran Launches New Attacks On Kuwait, Bahrain (Updated). twz.com 
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) In a post on X, CE…
(2026-06-02). 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.
(2026-06-02). The Lebanon Glitch: How Multi-Front War is Overturning Trump-Iran Diplomacy. ummid.com Washington and Tehran continue exploring a possible agreement but escalating Israeli military operations in Lebanon threaten to derail diplomacy and deepen regional instability.
(2026-06-02). Democracy Now! 2026-06-02 Tuesday. democracynow.org Headlines for June 02, 2026; Iran Suspends U.S. Talks as Israel Kills 8 More in Lebanon & Expands Occupation; "Murder as Policy": Amnesty Int'l Decries U.S. Strikes on Latin American Boats as Death Toll Tops 200; "The Overseer Class": Steven Thrasher on Black Cops, Pro-Palestine Protests, DEI & More | Headlines for June 02, 2026; Iran Suspends U.S. Talks as Israel Kills 8 More in Lebanon & Expands Occupation; "Murder as Policy": Amnesty Int'l Decries U.S. Strikes on Latin American Boats as Death Toll Tops 200; "The Overseer Class": Steven Thrasher on Black…
(2026-06-02). Lebanon-Israel talks resume in US amid ceasefire uncertainty. newarab.com 
(2026-06-02). Israeli attacks on Lebanon continue after Trump saying they'd stop. aljazeera.com Israeli air strikes on southern Lebanon have continued, a day after US President said the 'shooting' would stop…
(2026-06-02). Hezbollah, Israel accept US plan for limited truce in Lebanon. newarab.com 
Under the arrangement, which Hezbollah has accepted, according to a statement from the Lebanese embassy in Washington shar…
(2026-06-02). Israel kills 8 in attacks on Lebanon after Trump announces de-escalation. aljazeera.com The deadly attacks raise concerns about the reported agreement on the cessation of hostilities.
(2026-06-02). Trump's latest Lebanon remarks are the same old nonsense. thecanary.co 
Donald Trump has claimed that Israel and Hezbollah have "agreed to halt attacks" after indirect talks through intermediaries. Trump wrote: I had a very good call with Hezbollah, and they agreed that all shooting will stop — that Israel will not attack them, and they will not attack Israel. Bearing in mind that no US […] | By
(2026-06-02). Israel Hunted Down the Iraqi Shepard Who Exposed Its Secret Military Bases. thealtworld.com Israel secretly operated covert military bases inside Iraq for more than a year to prepare for war with Iran, reportedly without Iraq's knowledge or consent. | Rania Khalek and Zoe Alexandra discuss the bombshell report, Israel's assasination of the Iraqi shepherd who discovered the bases, and mounting evidence that the U.S. knew about the operation the entire time. | "Israel is secretly operating military bases inside another sovereign country without that country's public knowledge or consent," Khalek explains. "If Iran, Russia, or China had done this, Washington would call it an act of war."
(2026-06-02). Iran studying deal to halt war as stalemate persists. geo.tv 
People walk on a street near a mural featuring an image of the late Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in Tehran, Iran, June 1, 2026. — ReutersIran taking "stern" approach in negotiations: report.Iran pushing for a limited interim agreement: sources.Israel continues…
(2026-06-02). Why Iran Ended Talks and Why Trump Failed to Restrain Israel. thinktank.pk The latest Middle East crisis has exposed a difficult reality for U.S. President Donald Trump: even when Washington claims to be Israel's closest ally, it may not possess complete control over Israeli military decisions. At the same time, Iran's declaration that "all talks are finished" reflects a deeper strategic calculation rather than merely an emotional …
(2026-06-02). Report: US Pressuring Neutral Oman To Cut Ties With Iran. news.antiwar.com The US has been pressuring Oman to pick a side in its war against Iran and to sever ties with Tehran, despite Muscat's history of acting as a neutral mediator in the region, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal. Sources told the Journal that at the start of the US-Israeli bombing campaign …
(2026-06-02). Pakistan has no fuel to keep markets open? Govt's desperate order while mediating US-Iran talks. hindustantimes.com Pakistan has enforced new business operating hours in Islamabad as part of an austerity drive triggered by rising energy costs linked to the ongoing West Asia conflict. Under the revised rules, markets must shut by 8 PM, while restaurants and grocery stores can remain open until 10 PM. The restrictions, which came into effect on June 1, are aimed at reducing electricity consumption and easing economic pressure caused by higher fuel prices.
(2026-06-02). The fix is in: Why Trump isn't worried about the midterms. peoplesworld.org 
Donald Trump keeps saying he's not worried about the midterms. He says it the way a card player says he's not worried—when he's already seen the other guy's hand. Asked about his flailing Iran war ceasefire negotiations and whether they affect voters' opinion of him and the Republican Party on May 27, the president responded: …
(2026-06-02). Can mediators rescue Gaza 'ceasefire' as Israel covets war. newarab.com 
Regional and international mediations are intensifying to revive Hamas-Israel talks on The current diplomatic push follows Israeli attacks on Hamas leaders and killings of Palestinian civilians, as well as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plan to expand the Israeli army's control over 70 per cent of Gaza. | According to so…
(2026-06-02). How Francois Burgat became a target of France's Gaza crackdown. newarab.com 
For much of his career, The veteran political scientist spent decades researching political Islam, directed French research institutes across the Middle East and North Africa, and was even called upon to share his expertise with lawmakers on terrorism-related questions. | Last week, however, the 78-year-old academic found himself on the other side of that debate when a court in Aix-e…
(2026-06-02). India urged to arrest Israeli soldier accused of Gaza war crimes. newarab.com 
HRF raised the urgent complaint with the Indian Ministry of Home Affairs, the Bureau of Immigration of India and the police, calling on them to arrest Gilboa after mounting evidence collected by them shows him taking part in acts that constitute war crimes. | Gilboa, a reservist in the 271s…
(2026-06-02). Al Aqsa Martyr's Hospital warns Israel shutdown will kill even more Palestinians. thecanary.co 
Al Aqsa Martyrs Hospital is the only governmental hospital in central Gaza. It provides services to about half a million people. Al Aqsa brought to a stand still But more than half of its medical services have already come to a stand still. Now its fourth generator has failed, leading to the closure of its […] | By
(2026-06-02). Israeli Attacks in Gaza Kill Three Palestinians. news.antiwar.com Israeli attacks in Gaza on Tuesday killed at least three Palestinians across the Strip, health officials have told Reuters, as the IDF continues its constant violations of the US-backed ceasefire deal. One strike in Deir el-Balah, central Gaza, hit a vehicle and killed one Palestinian, identified by the WAFA news agency as 32-year-old Ahmad Khaled …
(2026-06-02). Family of 40 day old Gaza baby already an amputee plead for medical treatment. thecanary.co 
Content warning: this article features graphic video footage of injury to a child. On 25 May the Israeli occupation targeted the Gaza shelter of one month old Mohammed Ahmed al Khabit and his family. They were living in al Mawasi, a supposed "safe zone" in Khan Younis, in South West Gaza. Gaza heartbreak Mohammed suffered […] | By
(2026-06-02). 'Trapped': Gaza patients flown to Iraq stuck in administrative limbo. aljazeera.com Palestinian patients stripped of their documents are confined inside a Baghdad medical centre.
(2026-06-02). Venezuela: Universal Jurisdiction a Route to Justice. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Anti-government students show a national flag to a National Guard barricade during a protest in Caracas, Venezuela, on February 16, 2014. | © 2014 Leo Ramirez/AFP via Getty Images…
(2026-06-02). Venezuela Welcomes Back 1,097 Migrants Via Return to the Homeland Program. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( This humanitarian initiative, governed by bilateral frameworks, remains a critical lifeline for Venezuelans seeking to escape labor exploitati…
(2026-06-02). Australian government echoes US threats against China. wsws.org The Labor government and the fascistic Trump administration were as one at the forum in their denunciations of China and their plans for a further military build-up.
(2026-06-02). Prominent figures in Spain sign Manifesto for Cuba. radiohc.cu Numerous prominent figures from various sectors in Spain have released a Manifesto for Cuba and against the threat of military aggression by the United States. | According to José Manzaneda, coordinator of Cubainformación, in a statement sent to Prensa Latina, more than 120 members of Spanish universities, two former rectors, and scientific personnel from the CSIC (Spanish National Research Council) are mobilizing against military intimidation of Cuba. | Faced with the growing threats of military intervention from the Donald Trump administration, and the statements made by his Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, num…
(2026-06-02). Direct message to Marco Rubio: "Let Cuba Live" radiohc.cu "Marco Rubio, stop killing Cubans," "Let Cuba Live" was the direct message from supporters to the Secretary of State today at a hearing of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee. | "The sanctions are killing people in Cuba," emphasized members of the pacifist organization CodePink loudly and clearly as they expressed their support for the island in a packed room. | "Pope Leo said 'Let Cuba live,'" shouted activist Tighe Barry, who attended the hearing in religious attire. "Repent, repent Marco Rubio" and "God will forgive your sins" could be heard as he was escorted out of the building by law enforcement off…
(2026-06-02). Cuban president congratulates children on International Children's Day. radiohc.cu Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel congratulated Cuban children on Monday — International Children's Day."We congratulate Cuban girls and boys on International Children's Day. We care for and respect them for what they are: a treasure." | "José Martí aptly said that hope resides in them, and that they are the ones who know how to love; in this last definition, the Apostle was speaking of nobility, sincerity, and an inventiveness in the face of the world that adults should always contemplate and even imitate." | The president also referred to the Cuban government's commitment to "protect them from so much bar…
(2026-06-02). Cuba questions Chilean president's support for military aggression. radiohc.cu Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, Cuba's Minister of Foreign Affairs, stated that Chilean President José Antonio Kast's support for a military aggression against the island is a dangerous and confrontational attitude, reflecting his subservience to the United States. | The foreign minister's message responds to recent statements by the Chilean head of state, who considers Cuba to be living under a dictatorship and would support external military action to overthrow it. | "It's no surprise that President Kast speaks of dictatorships in Latin America and the Caribbean, since he knows them very well, having supported the on…
(2026-06-02). Cuba expresses gratitude at UN for international support against U.S. aggression. radiohc.cu Rodolfo Benítez Verson, Cuba's ambassador and permanent representative to the UN in Geneva, Switzerland, expressed on Monday at the organizational meeting of the 62nd Session of the Human Rights Council the gratitude of the Cuban people and government for the expressions of solidarity received in the face of the threat of US military aggression.
(2026-06-02). Evento teórico sobre nexos fraternos entre àÅfrica y Cuba. radiohc.cu 
´Los vínculos entre Cuba y àÅfrica, no se han tejido al azar, sino en la solidaridad, en las luchas compartidas y en el respeto mutuo ª, aseguró Fernando González Llort, presidente del Instituto Cubano de Amistad con los Pueblos (ICAP) al dejar inaugurada la Conferencia: "Solidaridad, Historia y Horizontes Comunes". | La actividad ocurrió este lunes 1ro de junio, en la sede del ICAP, en saludo a la jornada por el Día de àÅfrica acontecido en el pasado mes para celebrar la fundación de la Unión Africana (UA) el 25 de mayo de 1963. | ´No sólo nos sentimos identificados con el continent…
(2026-06-02). Cuba alerta sobre necesidad de nuevo Orden Económico Internacional. radiohc.cu El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez, alertó este martes sobre la necesidad de un nuevo Orden Económico Internacional. | ´De acuerdo con Oxfam los 12 milmillonarios más ricos del mundo acumulan, en conjunto, más riqueza que la mitad más pobre de la población mundial, unos 4 mil millones de personas ª,expresó en su post en la red social X. | Asimismo resaltó que resulta imperativo un nuevo Orden Económico Internacional opuesto a la concentración de las riquezas, la exclusión, la explotación, el endeudamiento esclavizador y el estímulo a patrones de producción y consumo irraciona…
(2026-06-02). Mintur desmiente noticias falsas sobre supuestas negociaciones. radiohc.cu El Ministerio de Turismo (Mintur), de Cuba, informó desde su perfil en la red social Facebook que son falsas las publicaciones digitales que intentan vincular al titular del ramo, Juan Carlos García Granda, con supuestas negociaciones con autoridades extranjeras en República Dominicana. | La institución precisó que tales afirmaciones carecen de veracidad y forman parte de intentos de manipular la realidad nacional. | García Granda reafirmó que Cuba mantiene un rumbo soberano y transparente en sus relaciones internacionales. | El organismo convocó a la ciudadanía y a los públicos internacionales a seguir siempre l…
(2026-06-02). Si Fidel es el caballo, Raúl es el más intrépido y valiente jinete. radiohc.cu Por: Miguel Barnet | Querido Raúl: | Los creadores de la Unión de Escritores y Artistas de Cuba celebramos sus 95 años de vida ejemplar, consagrada a la defensa de nuestra patria a la cual ha entregado incondicionalmente su tiempo, compromiso y pasión revolucionaria. | Reciba este presente de quienes no olvidamos su sostenido apoyo a la creación artística en Cuba. | Tenemos muy en cuenta su reflexión acerca del rol de nuestra Unión que "continuará encarando con valentía, compromiso revolucionario e inteligencia, los complejos desafíos" de los tiempos actuales, cuando estamos "doblemente amenazados en el campo de…
(2026-06-02). Industriales y Las Tunas comparten la cima en IV Liga Élite del Béisbol Cubano. radiohc.cu Los Leñadores de Las Tunas doblegaron este lunes 6-4 a los Leones de Industriales en el estadio Latinoamericano, de La Habana, y forzaron un empate en la cúspide de la IV Liga Élite del Béisbol Cubano. | El equipo oriental borró el recuerdo reciente de tres derrotas en casa y consiguió su quinta victoria consecutiva en el torneo, justo cuando los Leones rugían con seis triunfos en fila y disfrutaban del trono en solitario, informa la agencia Prensa Latina. | El punto de quiebre llegó en el séptimo capítulo, cuando un racimo de cuatro carreras —bordado con el estruendo del cuadrangular de Yordanis Alarcón co…
(2026-06-02). Figuras del Ballet Nacional de Cuba en el Panamá Ballet Fest 2026. radiohc.cu Figuras de la talla de Viengsay Valdés, primera bailarina y directora general del Ballet Nacional de Cuba, entre otros destacados miembros de la compañía, son parte del catálogo del Panamá Ballet Fest 2026. | Las funciones serán del 4 al 7 de junio en el Teatro Aurea "Baby" Torrijos, en la Ciudad de las Artes, y también se espera la actuación de àÅnyelo Montero, Yankiel Vázquez, Alianed Moreno, Nadila Estrada y Alejandro Alderete. | Según un comunicado difundido por la agrupación, el programa que defenderán los cubanos incluye el Adagio de la Rosa, de La bella durmiente del bosque, en versión de Alicia Alon…
(2026-06-02). Viceprimer ministro de Cuba llega a Japón para cumbre sobre los Océanos. radiohc.cu El viceprimer ministro de la República de Cuba, Eduardo Martínez Díaz llegó a Japón al frente de la delegación de su país que participará en la Cumbre de los Estados Insulares sobre los Océanos (ISOS), que se celebrará en Tokio del 2 al 4 de junio. | La representación cubana está integrada, además, por la directora general de Medioambiente de Ministerio de Ciencia, Tecnología y Medio Ambiente, CITMA, Odalys Goicochea, y la Dra. Marcia Cobas, asesora en la oficina del viceprimer ministro. | Martínez Díaz fue recibido por el presidente honorario de la Fundación Nippon, Yohei Sasakawa; el embajador para Diplomacia E…
(2026-06-02). Falleció destacado intelectual cubano Luis Eduardo àÅlvarez. radiohc.cu El Instituto Cubano del Libro (ICL) informó este lunes el fallecimiento en Brasil del poeta, crítico literario, investigador y académico cubano Luis Eduardo Rafael àÅlvarez àÅlvarez, doctor en Ciencias y doctor en Ciencias Filológicas. | La institución cultural precisó en su perfil en la red social Facebook, que àÅlvarez, nacido en Camagàºey en 1951, fue profesor en la Universidad de La Habana y desarrolló una extensa obra que abarcó el ensayo, la poesía, la edición crítica y la docencia. | Entre sus títulos más reconocidos se encuentran ´Estrofa, imagen, fundación: la oratoria de Jo…
(2026-06-02). Presidenta Sheinbaum alude a apoyo de México a Cuba. radiohc.cu La presidenta Claudia Sheinbaum se refirió este martes al apoyo de México a Cuba a través del envío de ayuda material y de la continuidad del programa Sembrando Vida, en marcha también en otros países. | En su habitual conferencia de prensa, la jefa del Ejecutivo señaló que recientemente hubo un envío de alimentos, principalmente, y algunos insumos, y participó Uruguay, que mandó una carga de leche a este país norteamericano, aquí se llenó el barco y llegó a la isla. | Mencionó que en el caso de la ayuda de otras naciones, como España, Brasil o China, ocurre de manera directa. | Acerca de Sembrando Vida, creado p…
(2026-06-02). How adversity has guided the path of Chinese civilisation through the ages. scmp.com Places well-endowed with natural resources don't usually become great powers or world-conquering empires. If anything, many suffer from the "resource curse", which corrupts the domestic elite and invites foreign intervention, exploitation or outright colonisation. | Like people, communities or nations that have fought to overcome adversity and disadvantages often become the most successful. Challenges — whether natural, geographical, social or military — make them fighters and winners.
(2026-06-02). Israeli Troops Raid Syrian Village, Capture Local. news.antiwar.com Israeli ground troops launched a new incursion into the southwestern Quneitra Governorate in Syria on Tuesday, raiding the Ain Zivan and capturing a local man before withdrawing. The IDF has yet to comment on the operation, and the fate of the captive remains uncertain. This raid early on Tuesday followed a flurry of operations on …
(2026-06-02). Fascistic candidate tied to paramilitaries leads first round of Colombian elections. wsws.org The runoff election in the third-largest country in Latin America, a long-standing hub for US operations, has started with allegations of fraud and appeals for military intervention.
(2026-06-02). This Modern-Day Digital Jester Is an Absurdist Sex Toy Artist. lataco.com Anything is a Fleshlight, if you're brave enough.
(2026-06-02). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org About 4,500 public service workers across the province of Ontario are entering their second week on strike, while journalists at four McClatchey-owned newspapers are pressing wage demands and restrictions on AI…
(2026-06-02). Around the World, Global Solidarity and Cooperation are Remarkably Popular. fpif.org One of the curious ironies of our time is that, although many politicians spout heated nationalist rhetoric, rail against foreign nations, and belittle international cooperation, this approach to international affairs is not at all what most people want. | The climate of aggressive nationalism is clear enough. In nations around the globe, demagogues (usually of a rightwing variety) whip up xenophobia, preach superpatriotism, demand vast military buildups, and‚Äïif holding public office‚Äïoften launch invasions of other nations under the banner of restoring an allegedly glorious nat…
(2026-06-02). Piker and Uygur visa ban fuels fears for free speech in Britain. newarab.com 
The Many have questioned the Home Office's decision to bar the two commentators from entering the country on the grounds that their presence was "not conducive to the public g…
(2026-06-02). India, China Reaffirm Commitment to 'Stable and Predictable' Bilateral Relations. infobrics.org In a post on X, the Embassy said that the discussions covered "bilateral relations, regional developments, promoting people-to-people exchanges, and cooperation under the BRICS framework"
(2026-06-02). Live from Carpenter's Hall: The Founding of Pennsylvania and the Legacy of the Pa. Constitution. whyy.org Join WHYY's Studio 2 live at Carpenters' Hall as we explore Pennsylvania's founding, its Constitution, and its lasting impact on American democracy.
(2026-06-02). When Sun aligned with Holy Kaaba during Hajj 2026. ummid.com Over 1.7 million Muslims from around the world Thursday May 28, 2026 witnessed a rare and precise astronomical phenomenon when Sun aligned with Holy Kaaba — the House of Allah, The Almighty, in the Holy City of Makkah al Mukarramah.
(2026-06-02). Jinjiang model still shaping China's growth. ecns.cn More than 47 years ago, Hong Zhaoshe started a clothing business with little more than a wooden door panel for a workbench, a single sewing machine and less than 300 yuan ($44) to his name. Like many small workshop owners in China at the time, he cut, sewed and sold garments himself, often sleeping just two hours a day.
(2026-06-02). OpEd: How To Strengthen and Grow Californians' Access To Trusted Local News. lataco.com As local newsrooms continue to close, California's proposed $35 million investment in local journalism deserves everyone's support.
(2026-06-02). West Bank healthcare workers go on strike as Israel's financial siege guts the Palestinian health sector. mondoweiss.net 
As Israel indefinitely withholds Palestinian customs revenues, public hospitals have cut hours and slashed healthcare workers' salaries. Patients are left to navigate a system running on interns and half-capacity labs.
(2026-06-02). Monday 6/1: Court Support for Stop AI Activist. indybay.org McAllister St & Polk St…
(2026-06-02). Intisar Shanib becomes first woman to head football club in Libya. aljazeera.com Shanib has been appointed as the president of Darnes Sports Club, a prominent football club in Libya's Derna city.
(2026-06-02). Any Plans For Direct U-28 Draco Special Ops Surveillance Plane Replacement Abandoned. twz.com 
(2026-06-02). Could Trump's government be influencing Canada's separatist movement? aljazeera.com Alberta will vote in a referendum over whether to separate from Canada, but how is the US President involved?
(2026-06-02). OFSS Inter 2nd Selection List 2026 Out, Confirm Admission Before June 02. ummid.com Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has released 2026 OFSS Inter Second Selection List or Merit List of students, who have applied for admission in Class 11 (Intermediate) through Online Facilitation System For Students for the year 2026-28, website www.ofssbihar.info.
(2026-06-02). Freedom Isn't Free: Liberty and Slavery in Revolutionary Philadelphia. whyy.org The discussion will address the question of freedom and who had the right to fight for it — both on behalf of America and themselves.
(2026-06-02). 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.
(2026-06-02). What unifies MAGA precisely explains its epic, repeat fiascos: Fixated, self-righteous, absolutist fundamentalism. nationofchange.org That's why disgruntled '24 voters endure the brokenness of the marriage made in hell—with now everyone's life but the rich far more aggrieved than a year and a half ago, two years ago, or four years ago.
(2026-06-02). Overseas investment regulation acclaimed. ecns.cn China's latest move to regulate outbound investment will bolster high-level opening-up, expand international investment cooperation and better safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese companies operating overseas, said market watchers and business leaders.
(2026-06-02). The serpent in the code: What allegations of AI usage in the Commonwealth Short Story Prize mean for regions like the Caribbean. globalvoices.org 
(2026-06-02). Unite Community will go if Sharon Graham re-elected. thecanary.co 
Sharon Graham plans to scrap the Unite's popular Community section for unwaged members if she wins the union's 2026 general secretary election, according to union insiders. In its place, her opponents say, Graham intends to focus on her own 'campaigns' section whose best idea seems to be dressing up. Unite Community, set up by Graham's […] | By
(2026-06-02). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-06-02). Belgian NGO urges India to arrest Israeli reservist over alleged war crimes. aljazeera.com The Hind Rajab Foundation is using videos made by Eitan Gilboa and posted to social media as evidence.
(2026-06-02). Fuhrman Left His Mark on Media. scheerpost.com Ari Paul for FAIR The racism of Mark Fuhrman, the Los Angeles police detective whose involvement in the O.J. Simpson murder investigation helped sink the prosecution's case, was so well-known comedian Dana Carvey once mocked him with a Nazi salute, calling him "Mark the Fuhrer-man." Fuhrman's death this month (New York Times, 5/18/26) took middle-aged and older Americans …
(2026-06-02). Major Russian attack on Kyiv, other Ukraine cities kills at least 23, wounds dozens. scmp.com Russia pounded Ukraine with hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles early on Tuesday, killing 23 people and wounding 130, and President Volodymyr Zelensky said Moscow could launch a new assault for the second night in a row. | The strikes on cities including Kyiv and Dnipro followed Russian warnings of "systematic" attacks on the capital after a drone attack on a dormitory in Ukraine's Russian-held region of Luhansk last month. Kyiv denies targeting the dormitory.
(2026-06-02). South Africa's Conference of the Left issues a bold call for working-class unity. mronline.org 
The Conference of the Left in South Africa has brought together a wide range of left-wing political parties, socialist organizations, and progressive movements in an effort to forge greater unity, coordination, and collective action among working-class forces.
(2026-06-02). Nexteer Workers: We have rejected three contracts. Now we must become the authority. wsws.org The Nexteer Workers Rank-and-File Committee calls for the development of a movement of the rank-and-file to take control of their struggle and connect it with American Axle and other auto workers.
(2026-06-02). Are Ukrainian Mirage 2000s Now Flying Air-To-Ground Strike Missions. twz.com 
(2026-06-02). Google parent Alphabet to sell $80bn in stock to fund AI plans. aljazeera.com US tech giant says fundraising drive includes deal to sell $10bn of stock to Berkshire Hathaway.
(2026-06-02). India's Zee Entertainment signs World Cup 2026 broadcast deal with FIFA. aljazeera.com Zee will broadcast the 2026 and 2030 World Cups and the 2027 Women's World Cup among 39 FIFA tournaments until 2034.
(2026-06-02). Qatar chases redemption at the World Cup. thecanary.co 
Four years after Qatar became the first Arab country to host the World Cup, they return to football's biggest stage with unfinished business. As hosts in 2022, Qatar's national team — Al Annabi — struggled under the spotlight, losing all three group matches and finishing without a point. The campaign contrasted sharply with Qatar's recent dominance […] | By
(2026-06-02). Reviving classical wisdom for the 21st century. ecns.cn The Chinese Academy of Social Sciencesannounces that the second World Conference of Classical Studies will be held from June 9-10 at the century-old Academy of Athens.
(2026-06-02). Southampton backs 'spygate' Eckert despite world's most lucrative game miss. aljazeera.com Southampton back Tonda Eckert despite missing out on a playoff final for a Premier League place due to spying scandal.
(2026-06-02). What are the FIFA World Cup 2026 squads for all 48 teams? aljazeera.com From icons bidding adieu, to upcoming stars looking to make their mark on the biggest, Al Jazeera lists all the players.
(2026-06-02). Ohio Gubernatorial Nominee Vivek Ramaswamy Gets Anti-Black In Resurfaced Clip About Abortion. newsone.com 
Source: Anadolu / Getty | A three-year-old clip of Ohio gubernatorial nominee In the clip from his 2023 appearance on some right-winger's podcast, Ramaswamy declared, "A Black baby is probably safer…in the inner city of Chicago, than in the womb of his own Black mother," invoking mysoginoir against Black w…
(2026-06-02). 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…
(2026-06-02). Iran's inflation hits 'World War II levels'. newarab.com 
(2026-06-02). Everybody hates Israel and you: Trump blasts Netanyahu in phone call. ummid.com In a major embarrassment for the Zionist lobby, U.S. President Donald Trump called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu '____ing crazy' and said everybody in the world hates him because of his crimes.
(2026-06-02). US university sells dead bodies to navy for Israeli military training. aljazeera.com The AJ+ documentary series Direct From investigates connections between body donations and Israeli military programmes.
(2026-06-02). 30 Indian truck drivers arrested for living and working illegally in US, to be deported. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Around 30 Indian nationals living illegally in the United States have been arrested as part of a federal enforcement operation targeting undocumented commercial truck drivers and are expected to face deportation. | According to the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Border Patrol agents from the Yuma Sector in Arizona carried out "Operation Checkmate" between May 11 and May 15, leading to the arrest of 52 people found to be unlawfully present in the country. Among them were 36 individuals operating semi-trucks. | Of the 36 truck drivers arrested, 30 were Indian citizens, while the remaining s…
(2026-06-02). The Unseen Ledger: How Non-Resident Indians Leverage Crypto Gift Cards Beyond Remittances. ummid.com Buying crypto gift cards with digital assets allows, especiallu Non Resident Indians (NRIs) for the direct allocation of specific consumer value to a relative's smartphone, bypassing the need for currency exchange houses or navigating local bank account minimums for minor transactions.
(2026-06-02). Camden plans to revoke an EMR business license after latest fire, city councilman says. whyy.org 
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(2026-06-02). Trump team abandons US$1.8 billion 'slush fund' to compensate supporters. scmp.com The US Justice Department on Tuesday dropped a contentious plan to create a US$1.8 billion compensation programme that critics had denounced as a "slush fund" for President Donald Trump's political allies. | "We are not moving forward with the fund," Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said during testimony before a House committee.
(2026-06-02). PM Modi's silence complicity, not indifference: Rahul on exam chaos. ummid.com Leader of Opposition (LoP) and Congress leader, Rahul Gandhi, Sunday May 31, 2026 accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of being 'complicit' in the 'fraud' that risked the career of the students who appeared in the NEET UG and CBSE 12th board exams.
(2026-06-02). Hailstorm hits Denver and causes widespread disruption. aljazeera.com A powerful hailstorm swept through the US city of Denver, bringing hailstones reportedly as large as golf balls.
(2026-06-02). Ukraine repatriates the remains of Nazi collaborator Andriy Melnyk. wsws.org In reburying and celebrating this Nazi criminal as a hero, the ruling class is attempting to reanimate the political corpse of fascism.
(2026-06-02). Lebanese chef Husen Fayad on the resort Israel reduced to rubble. newarab.com 
For years, This week, those dreams were shattered when The sprawling 25,000-square-metre complex, one of the area's best-known landmarks, had become a popular…
(2026-06-02). People punished for cyberbullying flood-relief village official over 'gold earrings'. ecns.cn Chinese authorities have imposed administrative penalties on several individuals for cyberbullying a female village official who was praised for her flood-relief work, after she was targeted online for wearing what some claimed were expensive gold earrings, the Ministry of Public Security said on Tuesday.
(2026-06-02). 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.
(2026-06-02). Hong Kong asks CMSA to arrange space class with Shenzhou-23 astronaut Lai Ka-ying. ecns.cn The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) has asked the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) to arrange a space class for local students featuring Shenzhou-23 astronaut Lai Ka-ying.
(2026-06-02). Protests over US Ebola centre in Kenya kill 2, court keeps block on site. scmp.com A Kenyan court blocked on Tuesday for another three weeks a proposed US Ebola quarantine facility that has triggered protests killing two people and ordered the government to disclose its agreement with Washington. | The proposed 50-bed unit on an air force base in central Kenya for Americans exposed to the virus in Democratic Republic of Congo or Uganda ‚Äåhas angered many Kenyans. They accuse the US of offloading the health risk of caring for patients.
(2026-06-02). How 'Money Powers' manufacture perpetual state of emergency. thecanary.co 
This article is the second in a two-part series on power consolidation. You can read the first here. If we have historically witnessed how ruling elites engineered shocking events on the battlefield to steer societies towards total war, the twentieth century gave birth to a far more perilous and invisible weapon: the tyranny of mathematical […] | By
(2026-06-02). Israel, Hezbollah clash overnight ahead of US-hosted talks. newarab.com 
Israel and Hezbollah clashed overnight despite
(2026-06-02). China's first online departure tax refund store opens in Beijing. ecns.cn Beijing's tax authorities announced on Tuesday that China's first online departure tax refund store has launched in the capital.
(2026-06-02). Parks breathe fresh impetus into economies. ecns.cn Fine spring sunshine, burgers sizzling on grills and the beat of a rock band pulsing across Beijing's Chaoyang Park set a festive mood as the Juicy Burger Festival was in full swing during last month's May Day holiday.
(2026-06-02). China humanoid robot maker Unitree clears STAR Market IPO review in record 73 days. ecns.cn Chinese humanoid robot maker Unitree Robotics has cleared a key hurdle toward a stock market debut after its initial public offering application was approved by the Shanghai Stock Exchange's STAR Market listing committee, the exchange said Monday.
(2026-06-02). China's electric two-wheeler exports surge as global demand expands. ecns.cn China's exports of electric two-wheelers and tricycles continued to grow in 2025 as overseas demand expanded from Southeast Asia and Europe to Latin America and North America, according to Chinese customs data.
(2026-06-02). Singapore Airlines opens direct flight to Hangzhou. ecns.cn Singapore Airlines launched a new direct flight between Singapore and Hangzhou on Tuesday, marking its ninth passenger destination in the Chinese mainland, the carrier said.
(2026-06-02). Notable Black Folks Who Died In 2026. newsone.com 
UPDATE — Tuesday, June 2, 2026, 11: 20 a.m. EST: We love our Black celebrities. Period. No matter how famous they get or how big the stages become, there's always a different kind of pride that comes with seeing Black folks win. It feels personal, like their success is proof that we can make it too, …
(2026-06-02). Can US and India Forge a 'Big, Beautiful' Energy Deal? wattsupwiththat.com A U.S.-India alliance would strike at the heart of the corrupt climate lobby. By trading massive quantities of fossil fuels, it would break a stranglehold on energy policy that climate alarmists have long sought to make permanent.
(2026-06-02). Andy Burnham: 'No snap election'. thecanary.co 
Labour's Makerfield by-election candidate — and would-be next PM — Andy Burnham has ruled out calling a 'snap' general election if he gets into Downing Street. Andy Burnham briefs the S*n Burnham needs to win in Makerfield to stand to oust Keir Starmer. In an apparent attempt to sabotage his chance of receiving the MP […] | By
(2026-06-02). India-US trade deal: Trump sends team to Delhi for big move after suffering tariff blow from courts. hindustantimes.com India and the United States have begun a crucial new round of trade talks in New Delhi aimed at finalising an interim trade pact and advancing a broader bilateral agreement. With market access, tariffs, and investment cooperation on the table, the outcome could shape the future of India-U.S. economic ties.
(2026-06-02). New Jersey detention camp releases pregnant detainees in a win for activists. thecanary.co 
Following sustained protests, the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention centre in New Jersey's Delaney Hall restored family visitation and released several pregnant people on June 1st. Journalist Alex Colston celebrated the win. Really cool news, direct action gets the goods. Keep going. t.co/Iy3PBP9YrS — Alex Colston (@enoughformethx) June 2, 2026 Delaney Hall is […] | By
(2026-06-02). UGEAC Counselling 2026: Last Date of Registration June 05. ummid.com The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECE) has asked students seeking admission in First Year Engineering Courses (B.E./B Tech) in Bihar to register via its official website 'bcece.admissions.nic.in' before June 05, 2026 to participate in the Under Graduate Engineering Admission Counseling 2026 [UGEAC 2026].
(2026-06-02). The Torah Was Changed? What Rabbinic Scholarship Actually Says. muslimskeptic.com One of the foundational claims of traditional Judaism is that the Torah was revealed directly by God to Moses in a complete, fixed, and authoritative form; and that this revelation was transmitted faithfully and unchanged through history. Classical rabbinic literature presents the Torah not merely as inspired scripture but as a divinely dictated text whose …
(2026-06-02). Chinese researchers achieve world's first pig-to-human liver, double-kidney transplant. ecns.cn A university in South China announced on Monday that a research team led by Sun Xuyong has successfully transplanted a complete pig liver and two pig kidneys into a single human recipient.
(2026-06-02). Bill Cosby Ordered To Pay Nearly $60M In Damages, But Does He Actually Have It? newsone.com 
Source: Gilbert Carrasquillo / Getty | On May 29, Los Angeles Judge Bradley S. Phillips denied Bill Cosby's request for a new trial, leaving him liable for nearly $60 million in damages awarded in the sexual assault case brought by Donna Motsinger. | Here's why Bill Cosby's motion for a new trial was shut down.: | According to court documents
(2026-06-02). Housing affordability improves — get set for a deluge of new first home buyers. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-02). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday, 2:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-06-02). 'Natchez' review: Beautifully haunting exploration of America's complex history with slavery and racism. peoplesworld.org 
The documentary Natchez is one of those rare films that is beautiful and welcoming while simultaneously gut-wrenching and powerful in the way it explores its subject. It draws you in with the Southern charm of exquisite antebellum dresses and scenic landscapes of Natchez, Mississippi, but that's just preparation for a brutal journey. It then starts …
(2026-06-02). Waves with world's first wind power undersea data center. ecns.cn China has begun operations of the world's first undersea data center directly powered by offshore wind, as the country races to solve the soaring energy demands of artificial intelligence with greener and more efficient infrastructure.
(2026-06-02). Chinese corner event connects international students. ecns.cn International faculty and students from Tongji and Sanming universities has met for a dynamic Chinese Language Corner event themed "Shared Future, Shared Fortune".
(2026-06-02). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-06-02). US Secretary of War again targets China at Shangri-La Dialogue. wsws.org Far from being a force for stability and peace, as Hegseth claimed, the US is on a global military rampage in open violation of international law and without any mandate from the UN or the US Congress.
(2026-06-02). Pentagon escalates fight with media by banning journalists from press office. thecanary.co 
The Pentagon is escalating its fight with the media by banning journalists from its own press office. They've done so by designating the space as classified, even as a legal battle over media access to the building continues. SCOOP: The Pentagon has banned journalists from its press office, designating it a classified space. The change […] | By
(2026-06-02). Luoyang, the peony city that stole a British girl's heart. ecns.cn Jane Jonesand, a British international student, enjoys peony flowers in Luoyang.
(2026-06-02). Now CUET (UG) 2026 online exams face technical glitches. ummid.com In another blow to the National Testing Agency (NTA), CUET (UG) 2026 online exams of over 3,700 candidates were rescheduled due to technical glitches.
(2026-06-02). The next tech war? Why biotech may become a new US-China battleground. scmp.com The wide-ranging geopolitical rivalry between Beijing and Washington could soon expand into biotechnology, raising the prospect of fresh tensions even as American pharmaceutical firms have turned to China's fast-growing industry for new drug candidates. | Biotech in the world's second-largest economy has long been viewed as a predominantly low-cost manufacturing base with opportunities arising from its vast domestic market. But years of sustained investment, cost advantages and faster development…
(2026-06-02). Education Department Set To Kill Trade School Student Loans. newsone.com 
(2026-06-02). Lebanese University postpones exams after Israel kills students. newarab.com 
The state-run National News Agency (NNA) said a dentist from the border village of Qlayaa "was killed with his son and daughter when an enemy drone targeted his car on the Nabatieh-Khardali road" on Monday. | Father Antonios Farah, a priest for the Qlayaa parish where some people are still holding out despite…
(2026-06-02). China-Kazakhstan grain-trading deal shows shifting Asian food order. scmp.com In a move that could rattle global grain markets, China and neighbouring Kazakhstan — Central Asia's largest grain producer and a key Belt and Road Initiative partner — agreed last week to establish a joint grain-trading platform during talks in Astana. The two sides also discussed long-term supply contracts, logistics hubs, dry ports and technology cooperation in storage and processing. | Although full details remain limited, reports indicate the platform will be modelled on China's state-managed…
(2026-06-02). Daily Memo: Adelanto Hunger Strike Expands to East Wing, As Staff Tempts Strikers With Burrito. lataco.com "[T]hese hunger strikers we talked to said that a person could be lying on the ground seizing for half an hour, and nobody will come. It takes that long for anybody to get any medical attention," said Congresswoman Judy Chu.
(2026-06-02). US proposes 25% tariff to punish Brazil over trade practices. scmp.com The Trump administration has proposed a new punitive tariff of 25 per cent on many imports from Brazil, after deciding its practices were unfair on a range of issues from digital trade to illegal deforestation, top trade official Jamieson Greer said late on Monday. | The measures, under the Section 301 trade statute, cover areas such as electronic payment services, preferential tariffs, intellectual property protection and ethanol market access as well, the Office of the United States Trade…
(2026-06-02). How a New Crypto Casino Generation Is Built on Blockchain Speed and Rewards. moguldom.com Black entrepreneurs have been threading blockchain into business models faster than the broader market has tracked, and the resulting picture in 2026 looks different from the one the trade press was describing two years ago. Robert F. Smith's Vista Equity Partners continued the AI-and-blockchain infrastructure investment cycle through 2025 with the data-center commitment that closed …
(2026-06-02). CBSE 12th Re-Evaluation Portal 2026 Launch Delayed. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has postponed the launch of the 2026 CBSE 12th verification, re-evaluation and post result activities portal.
(2026-06-02). 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.
(2026-06-02). Rubbish as a resource: How communities in Mozambique transform waste into climate solutions. globalvoices.org 
(2026-06-02). Senegal president names government, boycotted by ally-turned-rival. aljazeera.com Ousted PM says his party, which holds the parliamentary majority, will not participate in the new government.
(2026-06-02). WHO chief ends DR Congo visit as group warns Ebola likely spread undetected. scmp.com The head of the World Health Organization on Monday concluded his visit to Democratic Republic of Congo by briefing the president on the response to the Ebola outbreak, which an aid agency warned was likely much larger than official figures show. | The outbreak, already the third-largest on record, persisted for weeks undetected, say health officials, who were behind the curve and ‚Äåstruggling to bring it under control.
(2026-06-02). China brings digital assets under commercial secret rules in regulatory overhaul. ecns.cn China has expanded its commercial secret protection to explicitly cover data, algorithms, and other digital assets, as Beijing moves to safeguard technologies increasingly viewed as strategic economic resources, according to media reports.
(2026-06-02). WHO chief calls for reconsidering travel ban as DR Congo fights Ebola. ecns.cn World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Saturday called on countries that have imposed travel bans or closed borders in response to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda to reconsider such measures.
(2026-06-02). Justices rule for union and in favor of trans student rights. peoplesworld.org 
AUBURN, Calif.—A small National Education Association union local, the Placer County (Calif.) Teachers Association (PCTA), won a big deal pro-trans rights ruling at the U.S. Supreme Court on June 1. It triumphed against a local school board that demanded teachers "out" trans kids. Without comment, the justices denied the appeal of the Rocklin Unified School …
(2026-06-02). Steward's Corner: Respect Is the Foundation of Organizing. scheerpost.com Ellen David Friedman Labor Notes Solidarity among co-workers is your source of power against the employer. And one essential ingredient for solidarity is respect. In the workplace we typically don't experience respect—we experience coercion. No matter how much the boss may call us "partners" or claim "we're a family here," the employment relationship is fundamentally …
(2026-06-02). 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.
(2026-06-02). 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.
(2026-06-02). US Defense Department bars journalists from its press office. aljazeera.com Media freedom advocates condemn move as latest effort to curtail independent reporting on the US military.
(2026-06-02). Louisiana Supreme Court Rejects Calvin Duncan's Appeal. newsone.com 
(2026-06-02). Wednesday 6/24: Picket & Pray. indybay.org Zoom | zoom.us/meeting/register/tU6krXE_RRGWnxK……
(2026-06-02). Hubble latest image shows active galaxy M88. ummid.com The latest image sent by the Hubble Space Telescope has captured more details about the active spiral galaxy, Messier 88 or M88, first detected by Charles Messier on March 18, 1781.
(2026-06-02). Democrats are at a Huge Crossroads in California Governor's Race. progressivehub.net NORMAN SOLOMON | THE GUARDIAN…
(2026-06-02). 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.
(2026-06-02). Midterm Madness: The Clickbait Candidate Strikes Again. levernews.com 
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(2026-06-02). Canada and Mexico tell US they want free trade deal renewed. scmp.com Canada and Mexico on Tuesday called for a 16-year renewal of the North American free trade agreement with the United States, in hopes of binding the three countries to a pact that US President Donald Trump has openly questioned. | The agreement is vital for Canada and Mexico, as the US is their main trading partner and the destination for 75 and 80 per cent of their exports, respectively.
(2026-06-02). Tech and light show illuminates nightscape in Hangzhou, Zhejiang. ecns.cn A drone and music fountain performance takes place at Jinsha Lake in Qiantang District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, on June 1, 2026.
(2026-06-02). China unveils regulation on outbound investment. ecns.cn The regulation aims to promote the country's high-standard opening-up and the high-quality development of its outbound investment, protect the legitimate rights and interests of investors and their outbound investment, and safeguard national sovereignty, security and development interests.
(2026-06-02). Mozambique says 5 citizens killed in 'xenophobic attacks' in South Africa. aljazeera.com The violence prompted 300 Mozambicans to return home over the weekend.
(2026-06-02). 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)…
(2026-06-02). 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).
(2026-06-02). China completes May UN Security Council presidency: FM. ecns.cn With the active support of various parties, the work of China as the rotating chair of the UN Security Council for May drew a successful conclusion, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian said Monday at a regular press conference.
(2026-06-02). Culture-driven rural development highlighted at event in Beijing's Tongzhou. ecns.cn An event on applying Beijing Studies to rural revitalization was held in Derenwu village, Yongledian town of Beijing's Tongzhou district, from May 26 to 27.
(2026-06-02). UK Labour government bars Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker from entering the country. wsws.org The bans stemmed from demands from right-wing Labourites and Zionists, who deployed the now standard lie conflating opposition to the fascistic Israeli government with antisemitism and terrorism.
(2026-06-02). Israeli MPs back Knesset dissolution bill in first reading. newarab.com 
Israeli lawmakers voted Tuesday to back a bill, in its first reading, to dissolve parliament and pave the way for likely early elections. | A total of 106 of the The remaining lawmakers did not attend the vote, which followed a debate in the assembly. | The bill, which must pass two further readings before becoming law, stipulates that elections be held between…
(2026-06-02). Next Generation Penetrator Bomb Slated To Replace MOP Has Been Designated GBU-76. twz.com 
The U.S. Air Force is already moving to lay groundwork for fielding the replacement of its
(2026-06-02). A Crisis more Dangerous than Hormuz: Israeli Designs on Al-Aqsa. juancole.com This is not a diplomatic manoeuvre. It is the culmination of a systematic…
(2026-06-02). Albanians protest Kushner plan for Sazan Island luxury resort. aljazeera.com Hundreds have rallied in Albania against plans by a Jared Kushner-linked investment firm to develop Sazan Island.
(2026-06-02). Thomas Meaney: Western Promises. newleftreview.org Thomas Meaney on Fritz Bartel, The Triumph of Broken Promises. The Cold War's end recast as upshot of a contest to enforce capital's discipline, East and West.
(2026-06-02). Canada seeks USMCA renewal for 16 years, sector tariff discussions. aljazeera.com Trade discussions between the two countries have been frozen since late last year.
(2026-06-02). Qatar and Indonesia advance plans for defence cooperation pact. newarab.com 
The development comes amid a noticeable expansion in relations between Doha and Jakarta since the start of the year, particularly in the defence and military sectors. However, officials have not indicated that any future agreement would commit either country to come to the other's military defence. | Speaking after talks with…
(2026-06-02). The reality of US-Israel relations—Part 3. wsws.org Reducing the origins of the war to the manoeuvres of the Israel lobby or the decisions of Israel's government sidelines the historical, geopolitical, socio‚Äëeconomic and class dynamics that have shaped the conflict.
(2026-06-02). The Zionist false narratives are beginning to unravel. newarab.com 
During my years at the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, I published little on Palestine and Israel, not least because this would not have been accepted under the prevailing rules. Although publication was formally permitted, one had to reckon with possible negative consequences, especially when texts diverged from official policy. Some officials saw their careers damaged after publishing articles deemed too critical. Others, including myself, escaped such repercussions. | In my early days at the Ministry, I still had to get used to the fact that expressing sympathy for the Palestinian cause was not so self-evid…
(2026-06-02). Nearly 1,000 UAW members walk out at American Axle. peoplesworld.org 
THREE RIVERS, Mich.—At a minute past midnight on Monday, nearly 1,000 members of United Auto Workers Local 2093 walked off the job at the American Axle plant in Three Rivers. The strike came after months of negotiations failed to produce a contract acceptable to the workers here—and after the company spent weeks trying to intimidate …
(2026-06-02). Denmark's prime minister secures third term after marathon talks. scmp.com Denmark's Social Democratic leader ‚Å Mette Frederiksen said on Monday ‚Å she has agreed to form a centre-left coalition government, maintaining her grip on power amid a crisis in ties with US President Donald Trump over the future of Greenland. | The deal to form a minority cabinet gives Frederiksen a third ‚Äåconsecutive term as prime minister, ending months of uncertainty after a March election in which 12 parties won seats in the Danish parliament.
(2026-06-02). Trump taps loyalist with no intel experience to lead US spy agencies. responsiblestatecraft.org President Donald Trump
(2026-06-02). SEP (Australia) meetings oppose Iran war and austerity offensive against working class. wsws.org The final meeting in the series will be held Saturday June 6 at the University of Newcastle and online.
(2026-06-02). Mexican protesters clash with police ahead of the 2026 World Cup. aljazeera.com Teachers marched in Mexico demanding better pay and pensions, warning of further protests ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
(2026-06-02). 'Like mice in a cage': Inside Europe's prison overcrowding crisis. aljazeera.com In some of Europe's richest countries, including Belgium, overcrowding is driving a severe deterioration of conditions.
(2026-06-02). UK Athletics fined over death of UAE Paralympian Abdullah Hayayei. aljazeera.com Abdullah Hayayei was killed in London in 2017 while preparing for the World Para Athletics Championships.
(2026-06-02). U.S. administration is privatizing nuclear war. mronline.org 
The U.S. Department of Energy has decided to transfer the "excess weapons-grade plutonium accumulated during the Cold War" to private companies for processing into nuclear fuel. That is the official version.
(2026-06-02). When Cameras Captured First Color Photos of Makkah Grand Mosque. ummid.com Abdul Ghafur Sheikh, a Harvard University student, was first to capture the color photos of the Grand Mosque in Makkah and other Holy Sites that were published by the National Geographic Magazine in July 1953.
(2026-06-02). How Family Violence Orders can affect parenting arrangements. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-02). Broader Impact of Karnataka Leadership Change. ummid.com The Congress leadership is looking beyond immediate state-level considerations, and its strategy is focused on long-term organisational consolidation in preparation for the 2028 Karnataka Assembly elections and the 2029 Lok Sabha elections.
(2026-06-02). Using AI to protect mental health. ecns.cn Beyond the gifts and the fun at amusement parks on International Children's Day, how can we lay a strong foundation for our children's mental health?
(2026-06-02). Wang Chuqin appointed Chinese men's table tennis captain, Liang Jingkun named vice captain. ecns.cn Table tennis star Wang Chuqin has been appointed captain of the Chinese men's team following his performance at the 2026 ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals in London, head coach Wang Hao announced at a team meeting.
(2026-06-02). China's visa-free policy to South America marks first anniversary as travel continues to grow. ecns.cn China's visa-free policy for citizens of five South American countries — Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru and Uruguay — marked its first anniversary Saturday, with inbound tourism through Shanghai continuing to rise.
(2026-06-02). Despite Climate Policy Setbacks, a Just Transition Is Still Within Reach. scheerpost.com By C.J. Polychroniou This article was originally published by Truthout Many US states have the ability to implement climate stabilization programs and become carbon-neutral by 2050. The evidence for rapid human-caused climate change keeps piling up, yet the world continues to flood the atmosphere with greenhouse gases amid a political backlash against the struggle for …
(2026-06-02). One blade of grass, three generations: Xinjiang's eyebrow tradition challenges claims of 'cultural erasure'. ecns.cn In Hotan, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, the tradition of using usma grass to nourish and tint eyebrows has been passed down for more than two centuries. In 2013, it was officially recognized as an intangible cultural heritage of Xinjiang.
(2026-06-02). Data Centers' New Deep-Pocketed Champion: The Kochs. levernews.com 
(2026-06-02). Children lose food assistance in wake of One Big Beautiful Bill Act. peoplesworld.org 
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(2026-06-02). Israel added in UN list of countries committing sexual violence. ummid.com Refusing to bow down to Zionist pressure, the United Nations has included Israel in its blacklist of countries committing sexual violence against civilians asserting the world body has 'credible information' in this regard.
(2026-06-02). Rubio hopes for deal with Iran, says Mojtaba Khamenei 'increasingly engaging'. geo.tv 
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio adjusts his tie as he attends a US Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing on President Donald Trump's FY2027 budget request for the Department of State, to testify, on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, US, June 2, 2026. — ReutersRubio testifies…
(2026-06-02). JEE Advanced Result 2026 Out; Check Full List of Toppers. ummid.com Shubham Kumar of IIT Delhi has secured the All India Rank 1 (AIR 1) in JEE Advanced 2026 the result of which is declared today whereas Arohi Deshpande, also from the IIT Delhi, is the female topper.
(2026-06-02). China the global hub of EV development. ecns.cn Automakers are increasingly turning to China to revive legacy brands and accelerate their transition to electrification, marking a structural shift in the global auto industry.
(2026-06-02). Student loans inquiry into 'mountain' of degree debts begins. thecanary.co 
Student organisations and experts are launching an inquiry into the defunct debt-bondage system of student loans across England. In particular, the National Union of Students (NUS) wants the inquiry to look at the interest rates. Additionally, it will examine threshold repayment mechanisms. The loans inquiry can't come soon enough for many students or graduates on […] | By
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(2026-06-02). Celebration, shock and scepticism follow Colombia's presidential election. aljazeera.com Far-right lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella beat left-wing Senator Ivan Cepeda in the first round, upending expectations.
(2026-06-02). 'On our doorstep': UN warns world to prepare for El Nino extreme weather. scmp.com There is an 80 per cent chance of the warming El Nino phenomenon developing between June and August, increasing the risk of extreme weather events, the World Meteorological Organization said on Tuesday. | "Fuelled by unusually warm ocean waters in the tropical Pacific, El Nino conditions are developing and are set to influence global temperature and rainfall patterns," the United Nations' WMO weather and climate agency said.