(2026-06-05). US-Iran Talks: Where do They Stand? juancole.com The Conversation) — To understand where talks on ending the war between the US and Iran currently stand, all we can confidently assume is that Donald Trump's pronouncements offer no guide. The US president said an agreement had been That proposal would have reopened the Strait of…
(2026-06-05). IAEA: Little change in report on Iran nuclear sites despite war. newarab.com 
In its first report into Iran's nuclear programme since the day before the United States and Israel launched air strikes on Iran at the end of February, the IAEA repeated calls fo…
(2026-06-05). Trump urged Xi to help end Ukraine war; China's tech sanctions list: SCMP's 7 highlights. scmp.com We have selected seven stories from this week's news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. | 1. Trump 'personally called for China's help' to end Ukraine war in summit with Xi…
(2026-06-05). Under Israeli bombs, Lebanon's Palestinian refugees face limbo. newarab.com 
(2026-06-05). Cuba presents data demonstrating majority rejection of military intervention. radiohc.cu Military aggression is not a demand of the people, but rather a narrative fabricated by centers of power to justify unjustifiable actions, emphasized Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez. | According to data from a Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs study on online social media conversations related to the island during May of this year, 90.1 percent of users expressed their opposition to the U.S. military threat against Cuba. | The results were presented by the Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez and showed that only 9.9 percent of participants in the online debate support armed aggression against the Caribb…
(2026-06-05). U.S. blockade: A medieval measure applied by the U.S. against Cuba. radiohc.cu By Antonio Rondón, Prensa Latina correspondent in France | The United States' application of an illegal blockade against Cuba constitutes a medieval and immoral measure, declared historian and essayist Dr. Salim Lamrani on Thursday, who gave a presentation on the topic at UNESCO headquarters in Paris. | "This is a completely immoral application by the White House, with a total lack of ethical principles, with a constant violation of the ethical principles that are part of human dignity," Lamrani told Prensa Latina. | "I believe that the countries that received aid from Cuba at some point should express firm suppo…
(2026-06-05). Miami Herald: U.S. denies sanctions caused Cuba's crisis as UN warns of worsening shortages. radiohc.cu The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations on Thursday rejected claims the U.S. policies are responsible for Cuba's worsening humanitarian crisis, telling U.N. member states that the U.S. government is offering a new $100 million humanitarian aid package while accusing the Cuban government of causing the island's shortages through corruption and failed economic policies.
(2026-06-05). Díaz-Canel rejects new threats and sanctions from the Trump administration. radiohc.cu Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, has rejected new threatening statements by the President of the United States against Cuba, as well as the addition of other Cuban leaders, organizations, and companies to an illegitimate sanctions list by the U.S. Treasury Department.
(2026-06-05). Trump maintains "maximum pressure" on Cuba: More threats of intervention and sanctions against Díaz-Canel. radiohc.cu U.S. President Donald Trump reiterated this Thursday that, after Iran, his administration will "take care of" Cuba, on a day when he continued his interventionist plan with the announcement of more illegal unilateral sanctions against the island — this time targeting President Miguel Díaz-Canel, social and civil society organizations, and relatives of the Cuban leadership. | "We're going to take care of that [Cuba] as soon as we're done [with Iran]. I like to do one thing at a time," stated the White House occupant, who since last January has repeatedly threatened military intervention against the Caribbean…
(2026-06-05). Quarantine in Texas: US races to contain deadly flesh-eating parasite. scmp.com Following the ‚Å first confirmation of screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite, on a US farm in decades, federal and state officials have fanned out in South Texas, where a calf was found infested this week. | US Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said on Thursday no other infestations of cattle or other animals have been detected around the confirmed case.
(2026-06-05). Auditors shine light on UK royal housing, disgraced Andrew's 'peppercorn rent'. scmp.com King Charles' disgraced younger brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor held leases for 10 properties, three of which he sublet, while the monarch ‚Å pays rent for the former prince's daughters' palace ‚Å homes, a report by the UK's spending watchdog said. | In the most ‚Å detailed review ever of royal property arrangements, the National Audit Office (NAO) report on Friday showed some leases were based on commercial valuations, while for others, senior figures paid no rent or negligible amounts for their…
(2026-06-05). China's Xi to visit North Korea next week. geo.tv 
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un welcomes Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Pyongyang International Airport in Pyongyang, North Korea, in this undated photo. — Reuters/FileThis will be Xi's first trip to Pyongyang in seven years.It is also Xi Jinping's first official trip…
(2026-06-05). In open letter, Zelenskiy invites Putin to talks on ending war. geo.tv 
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. — ReutersUkraine urges full ceasefire during peace negotiations.Zelenskiy warns Kyiv remains ready to continue fighting.United States seen capable of monitoring ceasefire lines.
(2026-06-05). Nose down: Lufthansa investigating Boeing 787 landing gear collapse in Frankfurt. scmp.com German airline Lufthansa said several employees were injured on Thursday after the nose gear of a Boeing jet collapsed while the aircraft was parked at a gate at Frankfurt Airport. | Only crew members and ground staff were on board the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner when the front tip of the plane crashed to the ground ahead of passenger boarding for a scheduled flight to Los Angeles. The flight was later cancelled.
(2026-06-05). France charges HSBC in case of Lebanon's Riad Salameh. newarab.com 
The bank was charged with money laundering and criminal conspiracy to commit acts such as embezzlement, the prosecutor's office said. | HSBC was required to deposit 80 million euros ($93 million)…
(2026-06-05). Rival confirms he will challenge Starmer to be UK prime minister. scmp.com Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has confirmed for the first time his intention to challenge Keir Starmer to be Britain's prime minister, drawing immediate criticism from the premier who vowed not to walk away from the job. | "If I get your support, I would seek to represent you at the highest possible level and give this constituency maximum power and influence," Burnham said in an episode of the BBC's Question Time. He cited the ambitions of his top rival, former health secretary Wes…
(2026-06-05). New Zealand capital flooded with faeces after wastewater failure. geo.tv 
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(2026-06-05). The War on Terror Comes Home in the Trump Era. juancole.com ( [Final Note from Tom: Yes, I began TomDispatch 24-and-a-half years ago and, today, I'm finally putting up my own last piece, at least as the editor-in-chief of this site. Very soon, the superlative Nick Turse will be running TomDispatch under the auspices of The Intercept (though I'll undoubtedly continue to lend a hand). It's been a long run. I only wish I could say that, so many years later, this world was a better place… Sigh, no such luck. (Anything but, in fact!) | There are so many people to thank…
(2026-06-05). ECB reports shift away from US Treasury bonds towards gold. wsws.org Stocks of gold are now the second highest store of value held by central banks as part of their reserves.
(2026-06-05). US House approves fraudulent resolution on Iran war. wsws.org The resolution is not an "antiwar" measure at all, but rather an appeal to Trump to make Congress a full partner in the war-making process.
(2026-06-05). Florida executes Andrew Lukehart, eighth victim of DeSantis death machine in 2026. wsws.org The brutal crime for which Lukehart was executed cannot be separated from the life that produced him. The evidence presented at the penalty phase described an individual who had been systematically destroyed long before he ever came before a judge.
(2026-06-05). Minnesota Republicans observe moment of silence for Derek Chauvin, police officer who murdered George Floyd. wsws.org On May 30, delegates to the Minnesota Republican Party convention approved the motion for and then observed a moment of silence for Derek Chauvin, the Minneapolis police officer who was convicted by a 12-member jury in April 2021 on state charges of murdering George Floyd.
(2026-06-05). 2026 World Cup overshadowed by war, repression and sky-high ticket prices. wsws.org US officials have warned that ICE immigration enforcement agents will be deployed at every stadium and every match.
(2026-06-05). A reply to Edward Luce of the Financial Times on youth radicalization. wsws.org David North replies on X to Financial Times columnist Edward Luce on the radicalization of youth and the rediscovery of Trotsky.
(2026-06-05). Bridgewater Interiors auto parts workers reject sellout while Dana workers set to vote on contract deal. wsws.org Workers at Bridgewaters Interiors in Warren, Michigan, have voted to reject a tentative agreement while thousands of Dana auto parts workers are being kept in the dark ahead of imminent contract ratification votes.
(2026-06-05). Trump taps personal fixers to lead Justice Department and intelligence apparatus. wsws.org Todd Blanche and Bill Pulte have been selected not for independence or competence, but for their proven willingness to wield state power on Trump's behalf.
(2026-06-05). Opposition mounts to 4th UAW-backed contract at Nexteer: "They haven't changed anything" wsws.org Like previous TAs, the latest proposal does not include any protection against layoffs, under conditions in which as many as 300 to 400 workers face job elimination over the next years through automation and consolidation.
(2026-06-05). Australia: Queensland teachers in arbitration straitjacket, facing long pay freeze. wsws.org After reluctantly calling a second statewide stoppage in November to head off teachers' discontent, the QTU leadership shut down further industrial action and effectively joined hands with the state government to refer the dispute to compulsory arbitration.
(2026-06-05). Sri Lankan apparel company ELPHIS LANKA locks out workers for taking action demanding job security. wsws.org Workers launched their struggle spontaneously, while the Ceylon Mercantile, Industrial and General Workers Union (CMU) has taken no action to defend hundreds of jobs.
(2026-06-05). Shadow of old dictatorship looms over Peru's bitter presidential run-off. scmp.com Peru's duelling presidential hopefuls made a final pitch to voters on Thursday, capping a bruising and razor-tight race dominated by anger over rising crime and political instability. | Conservative Keiko Fujimori and leftist Roberto Sanchez staged rival events in Lima ahead of Sunday's vote, with ardent flag-waving supporters arguing their "communist" or "dictator" opponents would bring the country to ruin.
(2026-06-05). Workers Struggles: Europe, Middle East & Africa. wsws.org General strike in Portugal over pay, conditions and labour reform; thousands of teachers in Valencia, Spain continue indefinite strike over staff shortages, pay and conditions; indefinite stoppage by Nigerian oil workers at regulatory commission over wages and benefits…
(2026-06-05). Southern California chemical crisis was one warning too many: millions are living inside a ticking bomb. wsws.org The Garden Grove near-disaster exposes a bipartisan political consensus that consistently places corporate profit above the lives of working-class communities.
(2026-06-05). American Axle workers defy strikebreaking as workers press for broader walkout across auto industry. wsws.org One thousand American Axle workers continue their walkout which began on Monday against the key auto supplier and are reporting efforts by the company to move product across their picket lines while provocations against pickets have been reportedly instigated by company security guards.
(2026-06-05). Israel Supreme Court strikes down ban on Red Cross prison visits. newarab.com 
Israel's Supreme Court has said Israel must allow visits to Palestinian prisoners
(2026-06-05). NATO and Ukraine escalate war against Russia. wsws.org The latest Ukrainian attacks deep inside Russia, NATO maneuvers in the Baltic Sea and German-Ukrainian arms cooperation show: NATO is de facto waging war against Russia and risking a nuclear catastrophe.
(2026-06-05). Local authorities in Jalisco, Mexico move to silence well-known labor rights activist Luis Daniel Prieto Moreno. wsws.org Prieto Moreno has maintained a regular protest presence outside the Lagos de Moreno municipal presidency, using hand-lettered signs and chants to denounce corruption and abuse of power by local officials.
(2026-06-04). Why China's Latin America ties aren't immune to Trump's influence. scmp.com For over two decades, China's rise in Latin America has been viewed as one of the most significant geopolitical developments in the western hemisphere. Through trade, investment, infrastructure projects and diplomatic engagement, Beijing built a presence that would have been difficult to imagine at the beginning of the century. | The strategy appeared highly successful. Beijing became a leading trading partner for much of the region, financed major projects, expanded its diplomatic footprint and…
(2026-06-04). Trump Jnr tells investors he would avoid investing in China. scmp.com US President Donald Trump's eldest son warned against investing in China during an event for investors on Thursday in Zurich, even as his father's administration has pushed forward on plans to improve commercial ties between the two countries. | "I wouldn't," Donald Trump Jnr said when asked at the invitation-only event if he would invest in China. "I don't think we can pretend they're an ally. That would be, I think, foolish."
(2026-06-04). Trump's China visit: grins but little guarantees. strategic-culture.su By Andrew WONG | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | U.S. President Donald Trump's visit to China raises the question: what exactly did…
(2026-06-04). Iran: The art of controlling escalation dominance. thealtworld.com Iran's response to the American provocation made it crystal clear that the current incarnation of the proposed 60-day ceasefire framework does not hold. | MOSCOW — Iran holds an insurmountable escalation dominance in contrast with the U.S. And that's driving the vociferating Emperor of Barbaria absolutely nuts. | Let's quickly recap the highlights of the past week. In direct retaliation for a CENTCOM air attack on the outskirts of Bandar Abbas airport — a direct break of the "ceasefire" fiction — on the very same day the IRGC launched a targeted strike against a U.S. base in Kuwait. The IRGC was…
(2026-06-04). After Hormuz: Will Bab al-Mandab be Iran's next strategic lever. newarab.com 
As talks for a Concurrently, Israel's As tensions soared, Iran and its allies ann…
(2026-06-04). Hezbollah rejects 'humiliating' US-brokered Lebanon truce deal. newarab.com 
Our coverage has now concluded, here are the updates from today: | Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem on Thursday demanded a comprehensive ceasefire and Israel's withdrawal from Lebanon, as an official from his group confirmed it rejected a truce announced following talks between the two countries in Washington. | This comes as envoys from Israel and Lebanon had held a fourth round of US-brokered talks in Washington on Wednesday, agreeing to implement a ceasefire that hinged on Hezbollah halting its attacks. | Israeli strikes in Lebanon are still ongoing, despite the ceasefire announcement. | Iran's IRGC says Hezbollah…
(2026-06-04). Israel, Iran and the Ceasefire Crisis: Who Is Undermining Peace Efforts? thinktank.pk As tensions continue to simmer between the United States and Iran, one question is increasingly dominating diplomatic discussions across the Middle East: Why do ceasefires repeatedly collapse when Israel is involved? The latest round of violence in Lebanon and the Gulf has once again exposed a recurring pattern. While Washington attempts to negotiate ceasefires and …
(2026-06-04). 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.
(2026-06-04). In blow to Trump, US House votes for measure that would end Iran war. geo.tv 
An Iranian flag lies amidst the rubble of a building of the Sharif University of Technology, which was damaged in a strike, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, April 7, 2026. — ReutersFour Republicans join Democrats to back measure. House also backs Ukraine…
(2026-06-04). Trump Denounces House Lawmakers as 'Unpatriotic' for Passing Resolution To End His War With Iran. news.antiwar.com President Trump on Thursday attacked House lawmakers as "unpatriotic" for passing a War Powers Resolution that would direct him to end the war with Iran, which he launched with Israel without congressional authorization, in violation of the US Constitution. The bill passed on Wednesday in a vote of 215 to 208, with four Republicans joining …
(2026-06-04). Israel, Lebanon agree to implement ceasefire, boosting hopes for Iran deal. geo.tv 
Smoke billows from southern Lebanon, following Israeli strikes, as seen from Nabatieh, Lebanon, June 3, 2026. — Reuters Israel and Lebanon agreed to implement a ceasefire to end hostilities, the Trump administration said on Wednesday, in a boost to hopes for a broader deal to…
(2026-06-04). Peace forces win war powers resolution vote, but Iran war isn't over yet. peoplesworld.org 
For the first time since the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran on Feb. 28, the House of Representatives has voted to rein in President Donald Trump's waging of an undeclared war. After months of attempts, a war powers resolution finally passed 215-208 on Wednesday, with four Republicans breaking from their party to …
(2026-06-04). Iran-linked Handala group exposed US military targets, guided Mojtaba's missiles, drones during war. hindustantimes.com An Iran-linked hacker group known as Handala has claimed it provided targeting intelligence to Iranian military units during recent attacks on U.S. military facilities. According to reports cited by Iranian media, the group said it supplied updated information on American military bases to missile and drone operators affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Handala claimed its database contained current intelligence on U.S. military positions and asserted that all designated targets were successfully struck. The claims have not been independently verified, and no public evidence has been pres…
(2026-06-04). House Votes To End Iran War, Trump Fumes At 4 Republicans Who Joined 'Dumocrats' In Passing Resolution. newsone.com 
Source: Andrew Harnik / Getty | On Wednesday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution to block President Donald Trump from ordering further strikes on Iran, with the hopes of putting an end to what might be the most confusing, nonsensical war the U.S. has ever been engaged in. In fact, four Republican lawmakers, who appear to have suddenly grown a spine, joined 211 Democrats in voting to end the attacks on Iran, which, of course, has Trump fuming at the GOP members for choosing sense over loyalty, not that it's Congress' job to be loyal to the president in the first place — although don't t…
(2026-06-04). Trump says deal close but Iran FM says 'no tangible progress' in talks. geo.tv 
This screen grab made on June 3, 2026, from a handout video released by US Central Command on June 2, 2026, shows what the US military says is a missile strike by US forces on the Botswana-flagged M/T Lexie, an unladen oil tanker attempting to sail to an Iranian port in violation of an…
(2026-06-04). Five months of imperialist kidnapping of President Maduro and Deputy Cilia Flores denounced. radiohc.cu The Venezuela-Cuba National Movement of Friendship and Mutual Solidarity denounced that five months have passed since the illegal kidnapping of the constitutional president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, and the deputy and first lady, Cilia Flores. The solidarity organization detailed that both popular leaders remain arbitrarily deprived of their liberty in a United States prison, where they were forcibly taken following the invasion of the South American nation. | The statement characterizes this act as a crude geopolitical maneuver executed by the Trump Administration, which seeks to unilaterally impose the law…
(2026-06-04). Colombia At the Imperial Crossroads. uwidata.com By Prof.Dr. Fernando Esteche The results of the first round of the Colombian presidential election on May 31st are no surprise to those of us who have maintained, ever since Trump designated Petro as "next" after the operation against Maduro, that Colombia would lose these elections due to the lethal combination of pressure from Washington, …
(2026-06-04). Clashes test 'ceasefires' in Lebanon, Gaza, and the Gulf. newarab.com 
This live blog has now ended. You can follow our latest coverage Hello, | If you are just joining us, here are the latest updates: | Lebanese and Israeli delegations in Washington announced that they had tentatively agreed on a ceasefire with conditions. Moments after the announcement, Israeli strikes were reported in the southern regions of the country. Israel has killed more than 3,500 people in Lebanon, including women and children, since this new round of violence began on 2 March
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(2026-06-04). Israeli Attacks Kill Four in Lebanon as 'New Ceasefire' Doesn't Stop Strikes. news.antiwar.com On Wednesday evening, it was announced that Israel and Lebanon had agreed to a new ceasefire. Officials, of course, have been reporting that there has been a ceasefire between the two sides since mid-April, but several hundred people have been killed in the fighting that's gone on during that "ceasefire." This latest deal was described …
(2026-06-04). Israel and Lebanon agree to conditional ceasefire. aljazeera.com Deal is made through US-brokered talks in Washington, DC, that did not include Hezbollah.
(2026-06-04). Israel and Lebanon agree to implement ceasefire. newarab.com 
The ceasefire is contingent on a complete cessation of fire from
(2026-06-04). The Future Zionism Buried: How Anti-Zionist Jews Once Fought Oppression Without Colonizing Another People. scheerpost.com Joshua Scheer This conversation strikes close to home. My grandmother was part of the Bundist tradition discussed here, a movement that offered a radically different vision of Jewish life—one rooted in solidarity, workers' rights, and the belief that oppression should be confronted rather than displaced onto others. While my own politics have evolved in different …
(2026-06-04). New York Democrats and Mamdani administration provide platform for Israel Day pro-genocide march. wsws.org The DSA mayor did not attend the Israel Day parade, but his administration provided the permits and police protection for a march featuring Israeli officials implicated in genocide, annexation and ethnic cleansing.
(2026-06-04). Stop the Persecution of the Solidarity Movement for Palestine in Norway! samidoun.net 
Samidoun is republishing the following statement from Bergen 4 Palestine: Call to Support and defend the 22 arrested! Throughout Europe and North America we have seen numerous cases of police brutality against activists protesting the still ongoing genocide in Palestine. Norway, the ostensibly tolerant social democratic "peace nation", is no exception. On 11 October 2025, …
(2026-06-04). No War on Cuba! in SF Action on Market & Powell. indybay.org Trump threatens Cuba in continuing aggression against perceived weaker nations…
(2026-06-04). Parlatino warns of dangerous U.S. military threat against Cuba. radiohc.cu The Board of Directors of the Latin American and Caribbean Parliament (Parlatino) expressed its concern this Wednesday regarding what it described as a real and dangerous threat of the use of military force, referring to recent pronouncements by US authorities about attacking Cuba. | Through a declaration approved by the regional body, the Latin American Parliament (Parlatino) reaffirmed its commitment to the principles of International Law, the Charter of the United Nations, and the Proclamation of Latin America and the Caribbean as a Zone of Peace, while calling for the preservation of regional stability throug…
(2026-06-04). Event in Beijing commemorates Raúl Castro's 95th birthday, reaffirming historic alliance between China and Cuba. radiohc.cu In Beijing, the Cuban Embassy organized an event commemorating the 95th birthday of General Raúl Castro, which gained political significance with the expressions of support for Cuba from Chinese authorities. The gathering brought together representatives of the Chinese Communist Party, diplomats, and academics amidst increasing US pressure against the island. | The event took place at a time of escalating tensions between the United States and Cuba, with new economic and energy sanctions, as well as increased diplomatic and legal pressure on Cuban authorities. In Washington, the rhetoric of "regime change" resurf…
(2026-06-04). Venezuela healthcare in dire straits as U.S. forces Cuban doctors exit. mronline.org 
The departure of Cuban doctors from Venezuela, driven by growing U.S. pressure on Havana's overseas medical missions, is deepening healthcare shortages.
(2026-06-04). Making the world a better place for the children. radiohc.cu International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression is celebrated in Cuba and around the world every June 4th. | "When I grow up, I'll be…" and any profession can complete the sentence, so natural and typical of children. Some will even invent their own profession, like "balloon seller," or imitate their parents: "teacher." Perhaps another will break with family tradition and loudly declare to everyone who asks that when they grow up, they will be an "artist." | This is how the youngest members of the family dream. Or, at least, this is how they all should. However, conflicts, disasters, and emergencie…
(2026-06-04). The Grass Is Greener: Interview With Milwaukee Activist That Visited Cuba. wibailoutpeople.org Christy Breihan is back from Cuba! | Our guest is a local peace activist who recently returned from a solidarity visit to Cuba. We talk about the island, its achievements, its people, and the deadly and intensifying attacks on it by the U.S.
(2026-06-04). Wednesday 6/3: No War on Cuba! indybay.org at corner of Ocean and Water Street, Santa Cruz…
(2026-06-04). Russian companies express interest in investing in Cuba. radiohc.cu Russian companies are willing to invest in long-term projects in Cuba despite external pressure, said Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko, co-chair of the Joint Intergovernmental Commission. | "Despite external pressure, Russian companies continue to expand their presence in Cuba and are willing to invest in long-term projects," Chernyshenko stated during a business dialogue entitled "Russia-Cuba: Cooperation in Turbulent Conditions. Investment, Tourism, Technologies," held within the framework of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF 2026). | Among the promising areas of cooperation, the R…
(2026-06-04). Banco extranjero suspende operaciones en Cuba con Visa y Mastercard. radiohc.cu El Banco Central de Cuba informó este miércoles que recibió comunicación del banco extranjero, procesador de las operaciones que se realizan en el país utilizando tarjetas VISA y Mastercard, que interrumpió su relación con la empresa Fincimex S.A.. | Dicha interrupción se relaciona directamente con la Orden Ejecutiva número 14.404, del 1 de mayo pasado, emitida por el presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, como parte de su estrategia de asfixia contra el pueblo de Cuba. | A partir de la decisión, Cuba se ve imposibilitada de recibir ingresos como resultado de la comercialización de bienes y servicios por int…
(2026-06-04). Vicecanciller denuncia castigo colectivo de EE.UU. a los cubanos. radiohc.cu El viceministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Carlos Fernández de Cossío denunció este miércoles, desde su perfil en la red social Facebook, que el Gobierno de Estados Unidos intenta conducir a la mayor isla de las Antillas hacia un escenario de crisis con consecuencias impredecibles. | El diplomático afirmó que Washington se esfuerza en provocar el mayor daño económico y social posible mediante su capacidad coercitiva, destinada a causar desajustes económicos, carencias materiales y destruir los sustentos de la vida humana en la nación.Se trata de un castigo colectivo para obtener de Cuba la sesión de la sob…
(2026-06-04). 8 in 10 Labour members back UK sanctions on Israel over Gaza. newarab.com 
(2026-06-04). Israeli Airstrikes Pound Apartments in Gaza City, Killing Nine, Including Two Women and Two Children. news.antiwar.com Overnight Israeli airstrikes in Gaza City targeted apartment buildings and killed at least nine people as the IDF's constant violations of the US-backed ceasefire deal continue. According to the Palestinian news agency WAFA, at least 15 other people were injured by the attacks, which hit four separate apartment buildings. The al-Shifa Hospital, which received the …
(2026-06-04). Rubio distances himself from Netanyahu's Gaza plan. aljazeera.com House Democrats question US Secretary of State Marco Rubio about the lack of progress on Trump's 20 point Gaza plan.
(2026-06-04). Gaza aid volunteers enter fourth day of hunger strike in Libya. newarab.com 
More than a week after setting out The activists, part of the Global Sumud Land Convoy, disappeared on 25 May while attempting to negotiate safe passage for hundreds of volunteers and aid vehicles travelling towards Egypt and the Rafah cros…
(2026-06-04). Gaza surgeon wins New Jersey House primary on healthcare not bombs campaign. nationofchange.org Dr. Adam Hamawy, a retired Army combat surgeon who treated patients in Gaza during Israel's assault on the enclave, won New Jersey's Democratic primary in a deep-blue congressional district after running on a platform centered on healthcare, economic reform, immigration policy, and opposition to U.S. support for the war in Gaza.
(2026-06-04). Israeli strikes on residential buildings kill nine in Gaza City. aljazeera.com Israeli strikes on residential buildings have killed nine Palestinians, setting homes ablaze and leaving destruction.
(2026-06-04). Venezuela Approves Electric System Law Reform, Fare Hikes in the Making (+Sovereignty). orinocotribune.com Caracas ( For several years, the Venezuelan electricity grid has been under severe stress due to crimi…
(2026-06-04). A Socialist Is Taking On the Dem Establishment in Syracuse. portside.org A Socialist Is Taking On the Dem Establishment in Syracuse |
(2026-06-04). 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.
(2026-06-04). How Xi's secret weapon will help China in Taiwan war to fend off pacific rivals. hindustantimes.com China has unveiled a mysterious new undersea weapon after sending a warship near Japan and the Philippines, signaling it is ready to escalate if challenged over Taiwan. Analysts say satellite images show a previously unknown, 120‚Äëmetre‚Äëlong submarine with a stealthy new hull design, highlighting Beijing's drive to fight multiple rivals at once.
(2026-06-04). MHT CET Result 2026: When and Where to Check. ummid.com The Maharashtra CET Cell after releasing the Final Answer Keys is now declaring the MHT CET 2026 (PCB and PCM) results on its official website cetcell.mahacet.org.
(2026-06-04). Constitutional Win: House Passes Iran War Powers Act. juancole.com "Now it's time for the Senate to act," said CodePink's Medea Benjamin. "Let's keep the pressure on and send this resolution to Trump's desk. No more illegal wars. No more blank checks for militarism." | By Brett Wilkins | — | (
(2026-06-04). Who is Khalilur Rahman, Bangladesh FM who beat Cyprus to UNGA presidency? aljazeera.com Rahman, a career diplomat who held several portfolios at the global body, beats Cyprus's Ambassador Andreas Kakouris.
(2026-06-04). CBSE claims cyber attacks after 12th re-evaluation portal launch. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Tuesday June 02, 2026 launched the re-evaluation portal for Class 12th Students but claimed the website faced cyber attacks soon later.
(2026-06-04). Four ships carrying Iranian oil leave Gulf despite US blockade. newarab.com 
Four Iranian-flagged oil tankers In data published on Thursday, the firm detected the passage of the Hilda I, the Amber, the Silvia 1, and the Happiness I, which were carrying a total of seven million barrels of oil. | They all loaded their cargo in mid-April on
(2026-06-04). What do Türkiye and Indonesia want from bilateral talks? aljazeera.com Türkiye's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan travelled to Indonesia to cement the two states' growing partnership.
(2026-06-04). 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.
(2026-06-04). Saturday 6/20: Tech & Palestine Solidarity: How to Use Tech Safely in Our Activism. indybay.org Zoom | us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/fE-pkJg……
(2026-06-04). 'Galician identity and literature are deeply rooted in land,' award-winning Galician writer explains. globalvoices.org 
A conversation with María López Sández about language, landscape and literature as anchors of Galician identity on Galician Literature DayOriginally published on Every May 17,…
(2026-06-04). Leaders' visits offer view of China's future. ecns.cn Humanoid robots performing martial arts, robotic dogs demonstrating their agility and robots dancing to foreign folk music have become some of the more unusual scenes on foreign leaders' trips to China this year.
(2026-06-04). 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.
(2026-06-04). Ukraine Tests New Missile In Hopes Of Leading To Low Cost Patriot Alternative. twz.com 
As interceptor shortages strain its defenses, Ukraine has a plan to build anti-ballistic missiles that are cheaper and faster to produce than Western types.
(2026-06-04). Here is why we sanctioned Hillel at the New School and why students everywhere should follow our lead. mondoweiss.net 
In May, the New School's Student Senate sanctioned its Hillel chapter for its ties to Israeli war crimes and violations of international law. With 850 chapters worldwide, students everywhere should join the campaign to "Drop Hillel."
(2026-06-04). 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.
(2026-06-04). USAF Wants "MQ-9 Next" Reaper Replacement To Be Modular, Cheap. twz.com 
Modularity is a key area of interest as the U.S. Air Force formulates its latest set of requirements for a
(2026-06-04). The Strikers and Their Families Come First. fightbackbetter.com 
This past week has seen it all. A lot has been written and said. | There is no doubt that the violence perpetrated by law enforcement has taken over the headlines. Joint operations between Newark Police, New Jersey State Police, and ICE outside of the Delaney Hall concentration camp are the most distressing news this state has seen so far. We have even
(2026-06-04). Gunfire kills teen, wounds three after US graduation ceremony. geo.tv 
Members of law enforcement stand guard as people protest against federal immigration sweeps, in downtown Los Angeles, California, US. — Reuters/File Gunfire after a graduation ceremony at a northern California high school killed a teenager and wounded three other people on…
(2026-06-04). Wrong, Daily Mail, The Thwaites Glacier Isn't About to 'COLLAPSE'. wattsupwiththat.com The DM's tone implies the inevitability of collapse. But that's wrong.
(2026-06-04). What is really behind viral videos of loud Indian tourists. mronline.org 
China's tourism problem emerged from sudden prosperity. Ours emerges from sudden prosperity filtered through a society shaped by hierarchy, scarcity, low trust, and an intensely transactional relationship with status.
(2026-06-04). Nairobi Regional Delegation Facts & Figures 2025. icrc.org January – December 2025…
(2026-06-04). China, South Korea expand air traffic rights for first time since 2019. ecns.cn China and South Korea have agreed to expand bilateral air traffic rights for the first time in seven years, allowing more passenger and cargo flights as travel demand continues to recover, South Korea's transport ministry said Thursday.
(2026-06-04). Trump ordered limits on voting by mail. The Postal Service is moving to make states comply. mronline.org 
"Widespread chaos and confusion is the goal of this executive order," Cliff Albright, co-founder of Black Voters Matter, said in a statement.
(2026-06-04). High-speed train travels through golden wheat fields at the foot of Mount Hua in Huayin, Shaanxi. ecns.cn A high-speed train passes through golden wheat fields at the foot of Mount Hua in Huayin, Shaanxi Province, June 3, 2026.
(2004-06-26). 'Surprise' election result poses new challenges for Colombia's left. links.org.au 
The rapid rise of a far-right candidate in the presidential campaign should not have been a surprise. A left win in the second round won't be easy, but the battle is far from over, writes Ana Cristina Carvalhaes.
(2026-06-04). Mainland spokesperson slams Taiwan DPP for smearing popular social media platforms. ecns.cn Taiwan compatriots, especially young people, are increasingly embracing Chinese mainland social media platforms because they can enjoy richer life experiences and greater opportunities for free expression, a Chinese mainland spokesperson said on Wednesday.
(2026-06-04). Tuesday 6/9: Reflections for Freedom "Reflections Behind Bars & " Free Our Kids" Film Screening. indybay.org The New Parkway Theatre (474 24th St, Oakland, CA 94612)…
(2026-06-04). 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.
(2026-06-04). Hunger Strikers Facing Solitary Confinement in Adelanto ICE Processing Center, According To Anonymous Source. lataco.com Detainees claim they're being punished for refusing to eat, in protest of sanitary conditions and non-responses to their medical needs inside of the facility.
(2026-06-04). Victorian teachers oppose Australian Education Union/Labor deal on wages and conditions. wsws.org After years of mounting anger over worsening conditions and real pay cuts, and a 98 percent vote for industrial action, many educators view the agreement as another betrayal.
(2026-06-04). Lebanon's founding father Patriarch Elias Hoayek to be beatified. newarab.com 
Lebanon's "founding father" is being honoured at a moment when the country needs his message more than ever, according to a priest involved in the campaign that led to his beatification by the Catholic Church. | Speaking to The New Arab, Monsignor Pierre Tanios said the upcoming beatification of Patriarch Elias Hoayek, the architect of Greater Lebanon and one of the most influential figures in the country's modern history, comes as Lebanon grapples with war, economic collapse and deep political divisions. | "Patriarch Hoayek used to say, 'My sect is Lebanon'," Tanios said. "He was a religious man, but he believed…
(2026-06-04). Midterm Madness: Progressives Push Back Against Party-Approved Dems. levernews.com 
üó≥Ô∏è Welcome to Midterm Madness, the only newsletter you need to stay up to date on election news this year. This is your weekly essential midterms update from The Lever newsroom, as we bring you the races worth watching, the money trails worth following, the numbers that cut through the spin, and the campaign moments that say more than the official talking points ever will.Rise above the chaos and check your inbox every Thursday for key race updates, exclusive explainers, insider access to newsroom analysis, and more.
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(2026-06-04). 518 Rising Stars, Deacon Elijah Jackson Brotherhood, Books, Football Part 2. mediasanctuary.org On this interview of 518 Rising Stars with H Bosh Jr. Deacon Elijah "Eli" Jackson shares his journey as a standout student-athlete, community leader, and graduating senior earning both his diploma and associate's degree in Mathematics and Science while inspiring others though leadership, faith, and service.
(2026-06-04). Phoenix rising: women, AI, and the architecture of a world that cares. onlineopinion.com.au The future of AI may depend less on engineers than on the women who understand care, vulnerability and survival.
(2026-06-04). REST Act Added to the NYS Senate Agenda. mediasanctuary.org The Rent Emergency Stabilization for Tenants Act, also know as the REST Act was recently added to the New York State Senate Agenda and may be voted on before the end of the 2026 legislative session. Bebhinn Francis, an organizer with the United Tenants of Albany joins us to discuss this development. Lennox Apudo reports.
(2026-06-04). Electric three-wheelers gaining traction overseas. ecns.cn At a workshop owned by Jiangsu Zhufeng Electromechanical Technology Co in Xuzhou, Jiangsu province, a buyer evaluated an electric three-wheeler model destined for Indonesia, discussing modifications with engineers, who took detailed notes on the customer's requirements.
(2026-06-04). 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.
(2026-06-04). Knicks Deliver Thrilling Comeback Against Spurs, Secure Game 1 Win Of NBA Finals. newsone.com 
Source: Gregory Shamus / Getty | The The However, it wasn't as easy a feat as in previous…
(2026-06-04). 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.
(2026-06-04). Can Human Conflict Ever Really End? Thinkers Explain Aggression and Division. ummid.com Human beings have become extraordinarily advanced at cooperation — and extraordinarily effective at conflict, read on as thinkers explain aggression and division.
(2026-06-04). How to Read Casino Slots Before the Reels Start Spinning Your Finances. moguldom.com A slot game can look simple from the outside, but the more interesting part starts before that first spin. Every slot gives you clues about the kind of session you're about to have. The theme, layout, paylines, bonus structure, jackpot style and pace all tell you something. Some games are built for fast, casual rounds. …
(2026-06-04). Meet Tahsin, Nishan, Indian origin footballers, to play in 2026 FIFA World Cup. ummid.com India has not qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup but two footballers — Tahsin and Nishan, are making the country proud as the countdown for the football mega event begins.
(2026-06-04). Sunday 6/28: The Declaration of Independence Forum. indybay.org Online: meet.google.com/yix-dvdu-mqo…
(2026-06-04). WATCH: Lufthansa Boeing jet tips onto its nose at German airport. geo.tv 
(2026-06-04). Visit signals pragmatic engagement. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's visit to Canada signals an effort by both sides to strengthen ties as Ottawa seeks to diversify trade and navigate growing uncertainty in its economic relationship with the United States, experts say.
(2026-06-04). Israel's Smotrich announces plan for 2,162 homes in occupied West Bank. aljazeera.com The far-right finance minister says the new houses will 'strengthen our hold on the land'.
(2026-06-04). Thousands protest in Albania against coastal resort linked to Jared Kushner. aljazeera.com Environmental organisations have called for the project's suspension, citing threats to biodiversity.
(2026-06-04). Former NBA Star Derrick Coleman Rejects Alabama Honors Over Redistricting. newsone.com 
Source: Bongarts / Getty | Former NBA player Derrick Coleman is taking a stand against Alabama's redistricting efforts after announcing he will not attend his induction ceremony into the Mobile Sports Hall of Fame. | "I declined because this moment is bigger than an award," Coleman wrote "We are living history all over again. The Supreme Court has weakened the Voting Rights Act, and the fight for our vote, our voice, and our future remains under attack. Even now, federal co…
(2026-06-04). 'Persepolis' author Marjane Satrapi dies 'of sadness' aged 56. scmp.com Franco-Iranian author and film director Marjane Satrapi, renowned for her graphic novel and film Persepolis, has died aged 56, a year after the passing of "the love of her life", a member of her close circle said on Thursday. | "Marjane Satrapi died of sadness a little over a year after the death of Mattias Ripa, her husband and the love of her life," they said in a statement. | Born in 1969 in Rasht in northern Iran, Satrapi arrived in France in 1994 and gained French nationality in 2006.
(2026-06-04). What are the Ebola vaccines under research, and when will they be ready? aljazeera.com At least three vaccines are being funded, research being fast-tracked as the outbreak spreads faster than the response.
(2026-06-04). Michigan Cop Sentenced To 6 Months In Jail For Tasing Black Man For 40 Seconds. newsone.com 
Source: Facebook / facebook | A now-former Michigan police officer who has reportedly spent the better part of two decades harassing, terrorizing and brutalizing Black people, and then mocking them when they threaten legal action over it, has been sentenced to six months behind bars for felony misconduct related to two traffic stops in 2024, including one where he used his taser on a Black man for more than 40 seconds after the man drove around barricades in his neighborhood to get home. | Meet former Melvindale Police Lt. Matthew Furman, not to be confused with the late LAPD detective from the OJ Simpson tria…
(2026-06-04). Trump to nominate Todd Blanche as US attorney general. scmp.com President Donald Trump said he would ‚Å move to ‚Å nominate acting US Attorney ‚Å General Todd Blanche on Thursday to permanently lead the Justice Department, which would make his former personal lawyer the nation's top law enforcement officer. | "He's acting attorney general. Tomorrow. ‚ÄåI'm instructing Dan (Scavino) and everybody else that's involved in that very complicated process — which is going to go, I think, very quickly — that we are going to make him permanent attorney general," Trump said at…
(2026-06-04). Lao president says 'thank you' three times during Zhejiang visit. ecns.cn General Secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party Central Committee and Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith visited east China's Zhejiang Province from Tuesday to Wednesday, touring technology companies and rural communities. During the trip, he said "thank you" on three occasions to express appreciation for China's technological progress and rural revitalization efforts.
(2026-06-04). Nebraskans are Taking a Hard Look at Data Centers. progressivehub.net ANILA YOGANATHAN…
(2026-06-04). Trump foe John Bolton to plead guilty in classified information case. scmp.com Former Trump administration national security adviser John Bolton has agreed to plead guilty to a single count of retaining classified information under a deal with the US Justice Department that could allow him to avoid prison time, a person familiar with the matter said on Thursday. | The deal would resolve a criminal case filed in October that charged Bolton with 18 counts of either retaining or disseminating classified information, including diary-like notes from his time in government that…
(2026-06-04). Lebanon's latest truce: What is different from the April agreement? aljazeera.com The ceasefire's prospects appear uncertain before its implementation has even started.
(2026-06-04). UAW bureaucracy releases "highlights" of fourth sellout deal at Nexteer. wsws.org Rank-and-file workers have already denounced the deal as the same contract they have already rejected three times.
(2026-06-04). Rubio: 'Most of the World Assesses' That Israel Has Nuclear Weapons. news.antiwar.com US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday was asked whether Israel has nuclear weapons and acknowledged that "most of the world assesses that they do," but also reaffirmed the US policy of not acknowledging the existence of Israel's nuclear stockpile and secret weapons program. Rubio made the comments when being questioned by Rep. Joaquin …
(2026-06-04). 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.
(2026-06-04). Morocco faces familiar foes at World Cup 2026. newarab.com 
(2026-06-04). Who is prospective Labour Party leader and prime minister, Andy Burnham?—Part One. wsws.org Labour is presiding over a social catastrophe, including the deepest levels of poverty in 30 years, and trailing the far-right Reform, the Conservatives and the Greens in general election polls. If he successfully becomes an MP, Burnham is expected to challenge Starmer for the Labour leadership and to replace him in Downing Street.
(2026-06-04). Fearful foreign nationals in South Africa forced out of their homes. aljazeera.com Anti-immigration violence in South Africa has forced foreign migrants to flee their homes.
(2026-06-04). Southeast Asia's Selective Adaptation of China's Two Mountains Environmental Model. uwidata.com By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer President Xi Jinping first came up with the theory of "Two Mountains," where it believes that "lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets," in 2005. A declaration that would revolutionize economic thinking by stating that environmental protection is not the antithesis of development but an integral part of it. This …
(2026-06-04). A Customer Loyalty Recipe: 5 Ingredients That Matter. moguldom.com While it's important to keep attracting new customers, you also need to be able to retain existing customers. Loyalty is built on five key ingredients: consistency, engagement, community, personalization and rewards. Below we'll explain why each of these ingredients matters. #1) Consistency Customers should be able to keep using your product or service without the …
(2026-06-04). Brunson scores 30 as Knicks upset Spurs in NBA Finals opener. aljazeera.com Led by Jalen Brunson, the New York Knicks steal a road win against the San Antonio Spurs in game one of the NBA Finals.
(2026-06-04). SF Mayor Union Busting Drive On City Workers Threatens All Public Workers. indybay.org San Francisco City workers face a union busting contracting out war on them and their unions. The mayor and his managers particularly at the Department of Public Health are shutting down community healthcare centers and ignoring the union contract and civil service rules threatening all city workers as well as massively pushing privatization of public services.
(2026-06-04). Delhi: 21 dead after fire in Flourish Stay Hotel. ummid.com At least 21 people have been killed after fire broke out in Flourish Stay Hotel in Delhi's Malviya Nagar Wednesday June 03, 2026.
(2026-06-04). RFK Jr. Pursues Federal Government Access to Americans' Medical Records. truthout.org US health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is pursuing federal government access to most Americans' medical records, in a quest to research a link between vaccines and autism — a connection the medical establishment studied for decades and flatly rejects. The Department of Health and Human Services is seeking data from little-known state systems that allow hospitals and clinics to exchange… |
(2026-06-04). After San Diego mosque shooting, a community struggles to heal. newarab.com 
Miss Imani had just finished benchmark testing and was sending her last student back to the classroom when she heard it: the sharp crack of gunfire that echoed off the high ceilings of the Minutes later, fists pounded on the door. "Police, open up." She hesitated. Anyone could say that. | When she finally emerged, headed toward the evacuation zone, she saw Amin Abdullah, the mosque's security guard, lying on the floor in front o…
(2026-06-04). The U.S. House Is Trying to Stop Donald Trump's War on Iran. progressivehub.net DAVID SIROTA | JACOBIN…
(2026-06-04). Wuyi's Meilangshan Park in Zhejiang full of life with blooming water lilies. ecns.cn Water lilies bloom in Meilangshan Park in Wuyi County, Jinhua, Zhejiang Province, creating a breathtaking scene on June 3, 2026.
(2026-06-04). 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.
(2026-06-04). 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…
(2026-06-04). Anti-Drone 5.56mm Rifle Rounds That Break Into Multiple Projectiles Sought By Marines. twz.com 
The aim is for specialized rounds to help boost the ability of any Marine with a rifle to swat down small uncrewed attackers.
(2026-06-04). Languages Bind China, Russia Closer. infobrics.org Young people's efforts to learn each other's tongues a testament to warm friendship, shared futures…
(2026-06-04). Sri Lanka receives further IMF loan installments and demands for escalating austerity. wsws.org To impose the brutal measures demanded by the IMF, Sri Lanka's government, backed by every section of the ruling elite, is preparing autocratic forms of rule.
(2026-06-04). Canadian border authorities handing refugees over to Trump's fascist ICE thugs. wsws.org Acting on the orders of the Liberal government, Canada's border authorities are systematically handing over asylum seekers to ICE, full in the knowledge that they will be confined to concentration camp-like conditions before being expelled from the US.
(2026-06-04). The Top 5 Suppliers Of Automation Parts In 2026. moguldom.com 
Industry automation is key to saving time, money, and manpower hours within thousands of different businesses. All in all, if you need to produce a physical product, you're going to have automated machinery taking care of the bulk of the work for you. However, when that machinery breaks down, you need to get it fixed …
(2026-06-04). Afghans held for months in Poland fear return to Taliban. newarab.com 
On the other end of the line, Javed sounds worried and tired. | "Our situation here is getting worse every day," he shares with The New Arab. "Some of my comrades have been locked up here for eight months, others for ten. This situation is generating a lot of stress and tension." | His voice trails off for a moment, then he adds, "There have already been several suicide attempts in this camp." | Like Javed, dozens of
(2026-06-04). Union uses World Cup as leverage vs. ICE and for strike votes. peoplesworld.org 
LOS ANGELES and SEATTLE—Unite HERE locals, whose members, most of them workers of color and almost all among the nation's most-exploited employees, in hotels, restaurants, and stadiums, are using the pending World Cup soccer games in the U.S. as leverage to ban Donald Trump's vicious and violent ICE agents from host cities, to take strike …
(2026-06-04). Chile's President Defends Migrant Expulsions as Part of Plan With "Human Dimension" orinocotribune.com The president of Chile, José Antonio Kast, in his first appearance in Congress presenting the government report on Monday, June 1, defended his security and border control policy implemented since the beginning of his administration. | As the main discussion of the matter, the president announced the launch of the "Return Plan," a strategy designed to expedite the departure of undocumented immigrants. | Kast said that this initiative reinforces the commitment of his government program to prioritize curbing illegal migration flows and restore order at border crossings. He highlighted a sustained increase in both e…
(2026-06-04). World Cup 2026: What are the key dates from the opening match to the final? aljazeera.com From must-watch games to the grand finale, here's a list of all the important dates on the 2026 World Cup schedule.
(2026-06-04). Bondi Beach mass shooting hero faces court for 'assaulting' father. geo.tv 
Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese visits Ahmed al Ahmed, the bystander who charged at one of the gunmen and seized his rifle during the deadly shooting at Bondi Beach, at St George Hospital in Sydney, Australia.— Reuters/FileA Sydney man credited with saving dozens of…
(2026-06-04). Quiz: World Cup 2026 — player and team records, key statistics. aljazeera.com Test your football knowledge before the World Cup begins with a 10-question quiz.
(2026-06-04). Iran war: Even US spies admit defeat after US military failure? CIA stops sharing intel with Trump…. hindustantimes.com Washington is reeling as U.S. operations in the Iran conflict fail to meet their goals and the CIA quietly pulls back key intelligence sharing on Tehran, even with fresh Iranian strikes hitting Kuwait and Bahrain. Inside the Trump White House, chaos, resignations, and a bitter CIA—ODNI feud are leaving the president more isolated just as fears grow that the war could restart.
(2026-06-04). Fired 60 Minutes Correspondent Scott Pelley Says CBS Told Him To Inject 'Falsehoods' Into Reporting. portside.org Fired 60 Minutes Correspondent Scott Pelley Says CBS Told Him To Inject 'Falsehoods' Into Reporting |
(2026-06-04). Russell Wilson Retires From NFL To Join CBS Sports Instead Of Playing For NY Jets. newsone.com 
Source: Perry Knotts / Getty | The NFL road has come to an end for On Wednesday, the 10-time Pro Bowl quarterback confirmed The news came just days after news broke that Wilson was in talks to become an analyst on CBS's Sunday NFL pregame show. | "As I enter this next chapter with CBS Sports and 'The NFL Today,' I'm so bl…
(2026-06-04). 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.
(2026-06-04). Russia responds to NATO terrorism with deadly hypersonic precision. infobrics.org Thousands of NATO troops were neutralized in NATO-occupied Ukraine. In December 2025, former SBU officer and whistleblower Vasily Prozorov reported that at least 10,000 foreign contractors and mercenaries had been killed since February 24, 2022.
(2026-06-04). Pro-Palestinian badges should not be worn by NHS staff, UK review suggests. aljazeera.com Anti-Semitism review recommends that badges proclaiming political support should not be worn by public health workers…
(2026-06-04). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-06-04). No Tech For Fascism, War, Plunder. popularresistance.org Bay Area, CA — 700 anti-war, labor, and community organizers from across the country gathered from May 30th to June 1st for an Anti-Imperialist Political Conference, Peace Forum, and mass protest in response to the Trump administration's attacks on working people around the world, aided by increasingly powerful tech and weapons companies, many of them based in the Bay Area. The protest targeted OpenAI and ScaleAI headquarters in downtown San Francisco and included testimonies from communities directly impacted by US high-tech warfare, environmental destruction by data centers, and AI-powered ICE surveillanc…
(2026-06-04). Thursday 6/11: Democrats for Palestinian Rights – Bay Area. Film Screening. indybay.org 2901 Moorpark Ave. #110 | San Jose, CA 95128…
(2026-06-04). Technology, at its Core, is Automated Impatience. ummid.com Modern technology is fundamentally engineered to exploit and automate human impatience.
(2026-06-04). US Executes Two Men in Strike Targeting Boat in Eastern Pacific Ocean. news.antiwar.com US Southern Command said on Wednesday that its forces bombed another alleged drug-running boat in the Eastern Pacific Ocean as the Trump administration continues the extra-judicial executions at sea. SOUTHCOM said the strike killed two male "narco-terrorists," a term the Trump administration has adopted in its attempts to justify killing people for an alleged crime …
(2026-06-04). $250 Trump bill is perfect denomination to fill your gas tank. peoplesworld.org 
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(2026-06-04). China rejects OECD report on industrial subsidies as 'one-sided' amid EU trade tensions. scmp.com China has rejected a recent OECD report that said its firms receive far higher government subsidies than international peers, calling the findings "one-sided and arbitrary" at a time when EU concerns over Beijing's industrial policy are intensifying. | "The report's definition of 'subsidies' lacks a unified standard and statistical framework, and deviates from consensus under multilateral frameworks such as the World Trade Organization," the Ministry of Commerce said in a statement on…
(2026-06-04). Data center battle exposes Michigan Democrats' slide to the right. peoplesworld.org 
SALINE TOWNSHIP, Mich.—Tech industry leaders gathered here on Monday for the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of a new data center dubbed "The Barn." At 2.2 million square feet, the planned complex is slated to be one of the largest artificial intelligence data center construction projects anywhere in the world. In attendance for its inauguration …
(2026-06-04). "I use the story to do the thinking" : Ann Leckie on Writing "Radiant Star" publicbooks.org "Panicking never helps. Building a new model of how things work (in your mind, and in the world) is going to take time and will be the result of many small, inglorious acts."
(2026-06-04). Wednesday 6/17: In SF New Opera "Echoes of Eureka" , a seven-movement opera about Chinese Immigrants. indybay.org In San Francisco a New Opera "Echoes of Eureka", which is a powerful seven-movement opera about Chinese immigration to California by Artistic Director, Eric Tua will be presented at the Chinese Historical Society…
(2026-06-04). Bleeding Behind Bars Is Extra Grim When Prisons Fail to Offer Menstrual Products. scheerpost.com By Victoria Law & Brian Dolinar This article was originally published by Truthout Twenty-two states have laws requiring prisons to provide free menstrual products, but not all of them do. "Why are they doing women like this? Are we the weaker sex?" Mishunda Davis told Truthout in a call from Logan Correctional Center, Illinois's largest …
(2026-06-04). Citizens Bank Near Delaney Hall Target of Protest, Sat. 6/6 9am Noon, Newark (Ironbound). fightbackbetter.com 
Saturday, June 6. 9am — 12 flyering and picketing. 275 Chestnut St, Newark, NJ Please do best you can to spread…
(2026-06-04). Northern Sea Route: How Russia & China Are Forging 'Polar Silk Road'. infobrics.org The joint venture was tasked with designing and building high ice-class container vessels…
(2026-06-04). June 4, 2026 Fair Maps Rallies Statwide (City Listings) Stop Anti Working Class, Racist Gerrymandering! wibailoutpeople.org View this email in your browser The Wisconsin Fair Maps Coalition is hosting a day of statewide rallies TODAY Thursday, June 4. Why? Because Our Maps, Our Say! Wisconsin has a chance to get it right, to establish an Independent Redistricting Commission (IRC) that ends gerrymandering and protects voters It's time for accountability in Wisconsin. We must …
(2026-06-04). Nationwide hospital protests against planned cuts in Germany. wsws.org Staff at over 50 hospitals across Germany recently protested against the government's planned cuts in the healthcare and nursing sectors, which threaten wages, working conditions and the existence of many hospitals.
(2026-06-04). FM Spokesperson refutes U.S. reciprocity claim, urges protection for Chinese journalists' lawful rights. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning on Wednesday criticized the U.S.' professed commitment to freedom of speech and urged Washington to implement common understandings through concrete measures to ensure Chinese journalists' lawful right to work and reside normally in the U.S.
(2026-06-04). A UK in decline needs to rediscover supply-side economics. scmp.com I just spent two weeks in a broken Britain, which is an unfortunately apt description for a country that has fallen from its former glory. Its people are funny, witty, creative, intelligent, sports-mad and educated, part of a society that has constantly evolved over the last millennium, its imperial heritage bringing in cultures from around the globe. It is a green and pleasant land, beautiful in spring and summer, and not too bad in the autumn. | Yet the once great nation is now dealing with a…
(2026-06-04). Living shoreline aims to mitigate flooding, erosion in Lewes, Delaware. whyy.org 
This story is part of the From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to know about climate change? What would you like us to cover?
| As climate change threatens rising seas and stronger storms, the popular vacation destination of Lewes, Delaware, faces frequent tidal flooding. | Floods in the low-lying beach town have led to road closures, high flood insurance costs and lost revenue for…
(2026-06-04). Is This A Glimpse Of The Aircraft That Gave Birth To The F-47. twz.com 
A purported sighting over Area 51 has features that would fit with what we think we know about the F-47, but many questions remain.
(2026-06-04). Canada PM unveils AI strategy, warns of foreign dominance. scmp.com Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney launched his AI strategy on Thursday, warning that his country's slow adoption of the frontier technology had created risks and that domestic capacity needed a boost to avoid it being "weaponised against us". | Reducing Canada's reliance on the US is a central part of Carney's agenda, and his AI strategy nodded to concern about the influence of US tech giants. | "We are highly dependent on foreign suppliers for the infrastructure that powers AI," he said.
(2026-06-04). JoSAA 2026 Registration, Choice Filling Begin Today: Link, Steps. ummid.com JoSAA online registration and choice filling via the official website 'josaa.nic.in' of the students seeking admission in IITs, NITs and other premium engineering institutions based on their JEE Advanced 2026 score is starting from today i.e. Tuesday June 2, 2026.
(2026-06-04). 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.
(2026-06-04). An urban narrative centered on water. ecns.cn China's river city is transforming itself from a transit hub into a cultural destination through poetry, heritage and the landscapes of the Yangtze.
(2026-06-04). Council for Relationships in Philly avoids closure to continue 94-year legacy of therapy and counseling services. whyy.org 
Lancaster-based Sun Point Foundation has taken over operations of Council for Relationships. The Philly nonprofit was set to close in May. | Clipboard, pen and hands of therapist in office for mental health, depression or anxiety checkup. Medical report, checklist and closeup of psychologist with notes for counseling session at clinic.
(2026-06-04). 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.
(2026-06-04). 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.
(2026-06-04). Philippine workers hit as Iran war continues. wsws.org Surging fuel and fertilizer prices are leading to a food crisis in the Philippines as crop yields decline.
(2026-06-04). UK far-right accused of exploiting killing of Henry Nowak. aljazeera.com UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer accused right-wing figures of exploiting the killing of Henry Nowak for political gain.
(2026-06-04). How India's CBSE exam scandal set off student outrage against PM Modi. aljazeera.com India's largest school board has been mired in controversies, sparking demands that Modi's education minister resign.
(2026-06-04). Billionaire Trump backers smash up CBS' "60 Minutes" wsws.org Oracle CEO Larry Ellison and his son David, CEO of Paramount, are seeking to convert CBS into another Trump mouthpiece like Fox News.
(2026-06-04). President of Colombia Calls Out 'Proof of Fraud' in Presidential Elections. orinocotribune.com The president of Colombia, Gustavo Petro, denounced an alleged electoral fraud in the first round of the presidential elections through deliberate manipulation of the voter registry and the preliminary counting system. Petro stated that he verified evidence to support his claim, and expressed his willingness to hand it over to competent authorities. | The Colombian president stated that his decision not to recognize the preliminary count issued by a private entity is based on finding compelling evidence, emphasizing that his commitment to the people and his life struggles have motivated him to risk everything by…
(2026-06-04). 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.
(2026-06-04). Moldova 'not ready' for NATO — Moldovan Foreign Minister. infobrics.org The country's authorities are starting to revise their military integration with the West.
(2026-06-04). The "Great American State Fair" debacle: Trump's megalomania and extreme isolation. wsws.org One of the centerpieces of the anniversary is a mixed martial arts cage match scheduled to take place June 14 on the South Lawn of the White House.
(2026-06-04). Sister villages embrace for poverty fight. ecns.cn On a laptop screen inside a meeting room in a rural area of Hunan province, the face of Padith flickers to life.
(2026-06-04). The Return of the Dixiecrat South. portside.org The Return of the Dixiecrat South |
(2026-06-04). water efficiency problem starts at the household plumbing level. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-04). NATO Military Committee Chair calls for national defense to include civilians. infobrics.org European citizens are not prepared for war and do not want to go to war.
(2026-06-04). 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.
(2026-06-04). Putin says Trump ideas could bring peace in Ukraine, urges Kyiv to compromise. scmp.com President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that US President Donald Trump's proposals for peace in Ukraine could end the fighting, but said Kyiv needed to compromise — and that he saw no signs of that, so was ready to fight on to victory. | Speaking to foreign media editors on the sidelines of Russia's annual economic forum in what is the fifth ‚Äåyear of Europe's deadliest land war since World War II, Putin said Russia would defeat Ukraine on the battlefield if necessary.
(2026-06-04). Camden's mayor says investments in public safety, jobs and neighborhoods are making the city stronger. whyy.org From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? Camden Mayor Vic Carstarphen used his State of the City address to argue that investments in neighborhoods, public safety and community partnerships are helping drive continued improvements in residents' quality of life. | Carstarphen delivered his"Neighborhoods First: A City for All" presentation at the Camden High School campus Wednesday night, making the case that the city is not only "Camden Strong," but "Camden Stronger," adding "Camden is no longer…
(2026-06-04). Congo's deadly perfect storm. mronline.org 
ROGER McKENZIE highlights how health workers in DRC are struggling to contain a deadly Ebola outbreak in a region already suffering conflict, aid cuts and a legacy of imperialist degradation.
(2026-06-04). 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.
(2026-06-04). Held by ICE, US Palestinian activist Sarsour's health declines. newarab.com 
Over two months after his Family and attorneys of Sarsour, who is in his early 50s and has type 2 diabetes that requires daily monitoring of his blood sugar level, say he has lost around 30 pounds and has experienced severe abdominal pain. They say he h…
(2026-06-04). Family Of Cyrus Carmack-Belton Reacts To Not Guilty Verdict In Trial: 'We Are Heartbroken!'. newsone.com 
Source: South Carolina State Rep. Todd Rutherford / South Carolina State Rep. Todd Rutherford | The family of Cyrus Carmack-Belton was "shocked" by the "Yesterday a jury watched our 14-year-old boy run away from two grown men on video. They knew one of them shot him in the back and the…
(2026-06-04). Saturday 6/13: Human Banner on Ocean Beach. indybay.org Ocean Beach – Stairwell 17 | 1000 Great Hwy | San Francisco, CA 94121…
(2026-06-04). Saturday 6/20: OPC Community Garden Work Day! indybay.org Oakland Peace Center Garden, 111 Fairmount Ave. in Oakland, CA…
(2026-06-04). "The Subtle Alchemist:" FitzGerald's Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám 1:43. juancole.com No. 43 in the first edition of Edward FitzGerald's translation of The Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám praises wine as having the ability to transform the soul, as an alchemist turns base metal into gold. | The Two-and-Seventy jarring Sects confute :
| The subtle Alchemist that in a Trice
| Life's leaden Metal into Gold transmute. | This quatrain is no. 77 in the Bodleian manuscript and no. 169 in the Calcutta one. A version of it is on the web
(2026-06-04). FM: The harder Japan tries to hide its past, the louder the alarm rings for the world. ecns.cn Japan has been rather quiet about its militarist invasion, war crimes, and obligations under international law, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning said on Wednesday, warning that the harder Japan tries to cover up its past, the louder the alarm rings for the international community.
(2026-06-04). Protesters Provide Additional Information at Microsoft Event. indybay.org Attendees met by large signs calling out Microsoft's complicity in war crimes and climate devastation…
(2026-06-04). Human Rights Watch Mourns the Passing of Carola Frediani. hrw.org Human Rights Watch is deeply saddened by the death on June 3, 2026, of Carola Frediani at the age of 51 following a long illness. Carola was an information and security technologist at Human Rights Watch and a longtime journalist. She was regarded as an authoritative voice on the relationship between technology, security, and digital rights. | Click to expand Image | Carola Fredani.
(2026-06-04). How Washington Is Building A Surveillance State Without Calling It One. popularresistance.org The most effective systems of control rarely arrive wearing jackboots. They arrive wrapped in reassuring language about innovation, security, and public safety. | In a blistering critique of the Trump administration's new artificial intelligence executive order, economist and commentator Jeffrey Wernick argues that Washington is quietly constructing something far more consequential than a technology policy: a framework for government-managed access to the most powerful AI systems ever created. Not through outright bans or formal licensing requirements, but through classified thresholds, privileged partnerships, a…
(2026-06-04). Leidesdorff Plaza Diamond Jubilee Historic Preservation along the American River Parkway. indybay.org "Our hearts tell us these grave markers should be replaced," Kiger said. "But we recognize and respect the ongoing discussion among community members and historians about their historical accuracy, and about finding the best way to address the offense and hurt they continue to cause."
(2026-06-04). Ben Crump Pushes For More Charges Against Ex-North Carolina Cop Who Beat Black Woman With Reported Mental Health Issues. newsone.com 
(2026-06-04). Who murdered Rania Al-Abassi's Children. newarab.com 
The New Arab/Al-Araby Al-Jadeed Cartoon of the Day by Palestinian-Jordanian editorial cartoonist Emad Hajjaj.
(2026-06-04). Rights group sues South African government over US arms exports. aljazeera.com Case challenges permits approved by South Africa's arms control body, citing compliance failures and oversight gaps.
(2026-06-04). Maharashtra Launches CAP 2026-27 Portal, Invites Foreign Nationals to Apply. ummid.com The Maharashtra CET Cell has launched the Central Admission Process 2026-27 (CAP 2026-27) Portal, inviting the Foreign Nationals (FN), NRIs, PIO, CIWGC and Merchant Navy Students to apply.
(2026-06-04). 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.
(2026-06-04). Fighting in Somalia's capital as anger over election delay erupts. aljazeera.com Residents flee from their homes due to fighting between two warring political factions.
(2026-06-04). Who are the World Cup Golden Boot favourites? Mbappe, Ronaldo, Messi, Kane? aljazeera.com There are a host of top players who could claim the coveted title of top goal scorer, including two from the same team.
(2026-06-04). What Could Hawai ªi Look Like if the U.S. Military Didn't Occupy So Much Land? worldbeyondwar.org Leases on more than a fifth of the 222,000 acres of Hawaiian land occupied by the U.S. military are set to expire. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-06-04). Thursday 6/11: SEIU CIR Interns Unity Break At UCSF Campuses For A Fair Contract. indybay.org UCSF Parnassus Campus | SF General Hospital | UCSF Mission Bay…
(2026-06-04). MAHA moms test their influence in US glyphosate fight. aljazeera.com 'Make America Healthy Again' activists see legislative wins, White House disappointments and questions for the midterms.
(2026-06-04). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-06-04). One week before World Cup kickoff, Iran still awaits US visas. newarab.com 
The players, who have been attending a training camp in "The Iran national football team will depart Antalya for Tijuana at 15: 20 (1220 GMT)…
(2026-06-04). Richard Overy: Rethinking The Second World War. newleftreview.org Interviewed by Tom Stevenson, one of Britain's leading historians discusses the development of his understanding of the war as a terminal clash between imperial-colonial systems, built on close analysis of its interrelated military, political and economic dimensions.
(2026-06-04). Feds Plan Biggest Lease of Land in Colorado History to Oil and Gas Companies. truthout.org A federal agency will offer tens of thousands of acres in northwestern Colorado that the nation's largest elk herd relies upon for migration, foraging and winter habitat to oil and gas companies for lease in the state's biggest such sale in modern history. More than 100 parcels included in a June 16 lease sale by the Bureau of Land Management encompass elk, pronghorn and mule deer migration… |
(2026-06-04). Taiwan's DPP lacks willingness, ability to resolve power shortages: mainland spokesperson. ecns.cn Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities are focused on pursuing "Taiwan independence" and lack both the willingness and ability to resolve the island's power shortages, a Chinese mainland spokesperson said Wednesday.
(2026-06-04). 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.
(2026-06-04). The Wealth Gap Is Real. So Is the Access Gap. Here Is What to Know. moguldom.com Black Americans build. They start businesses, invest, hustle harder than the data ever fully captures, and do it in a financial system that has never been designed with them in mind. The wealth gap between Black and white Americans is well documented. What gets less attention is the access gap that feeds it. Access to …
(2026-06-04). Trump says he won't nominate Pulte as permanent US spy chief after backlash. scmp.com US President ‚Å Donald Trump on Thursday indicated ‚Å that he would not nominate mortgage regulator ‚Å Bill Pulte to be the nation's intelligence chief once his temporary appointment expires early next year. | His comments follow a backlash against Pulte's appointment as acting director of national intelligence from Democrats and some key senators of his Republican Party over the ‚ÄåTrump loyalist's lack of national security experience.
(2026-06-04). 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…
(2026-06-04). How Israel is preparing the expulsion of Palestinians from E1. newarab.com 
East Jerusalem – From 1997 to 2007, Displaced next to a Jerusalem municipal landfill, these Bedouins not only lost their homes but also their traditional way of life, now living in stone townhouses with limited grazing land for their livestock. | The homes they were expelled from are today a part of the Israeli settlement of Ma'ale Adum…
(2026-06-04). Monsoon rain reaches Kerala 3 days late but on time to save Indian harvests. aljazeera.com The monsoon rains are essential for driving India's $4 trillion economy.
(2026-06-04). 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)…
(2026-06-04). Unpaid super is wage theft. From July, the excuses run out. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-04). Loic Wacquant: Against Abolitionism. newleftreview.org A sociological critique of calls for the wholesale elimination of police, courts and prisons, arguing instead for a radical 'penal minimalism'—a better-funded system, with fewer suspects funnelled into it, and imprisonment a punishment of last resort.
(2026-06-04). Israel must allow ICRC to visit Palestinians in prison, Supreme Court rules. aljazeera.com Israel's Supreme Court rejects government ban on prisoner visits, affirming Red Cross access under international law.
(2026-06-04). Thursday 6/18: The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel Continues Its Speaker Series: Making History Fun Again. indybay.org The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel (495 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94102)…
(2026-06-04). Meet Namira Siddiqui: Muslim Dentist Who Secured NEET MDS 2026 AIR 1. ummid.com NEET MDS 2026 Result: Dr Namira Mohammad Ghalib Siddiqui, a Muslim Dentist, has secured the All India Rank 1 (AIR 1) in NEET MDS 2026 exam the result of which was announced on Wednesday June 03, 2026.
(2026-06-04). Indonesia arrests officials in crackdown on corruption. aljazeera.com Indonesia's deputy minister for immigration affairs has been arrested after about 10 hours of questioning.
(2026-06-04). AP EAMCET (EAPCET) 2026 Result Date June 01: Link to Check. ummid.com The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) is releasing the result of AP EAPCET 2026 Engineering, Agriculture and Pharmacy, formerly known as AP EAMCET 2026, along with the Merit List and Toppers Name and Score, on its official website 'cets.apsche.ap.gov.in'.
(2026-06-04). 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].
(2026-06-04). 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.
(2026-06-04). Iran leader says dealt enemies 'decisive blow' in MidEast war. newarab.com 
(2026-06-04). Due close ties with Israel, Germany loses out on UNSC seat. newarab.com 
Portugal and Austria defeated Germany's close relations with Israel and leading role in rallying support for Ukraine may have cost Berlin a seat on the UN Security Council, Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul remarked. | "We have always taken a clear stance on certain issues, and these are positions that not all member states share," Wadephul told reporters. | "The fact that…
(2026-06-04). Demographic Edge Gives BRICS Nations Chance to Shape Future Workforce. infobrics.org The BRICS Youth Council Entrepreneurship Working Group Meeting took place in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, as a part of India's BRICS Chairship 2026…
(2026-06-04). 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.
(2026-06-04). China ramps up agri, rural vitalization. ecns.cn China's newly released plan for agricultural and rural modernization through 2030 sends a strong signal that the country is prioritizing one of the most challenging aspects of its modernization goal and focusing on food security, technological innovation, and the integration of urban and rural development, experts said.
(2026-06-04). West Bank Healthcare Workers Go On Strike. popularresistance.org The emergency section of the Palestine Medical Complex in Ramallah seems too calm for the city's largest public hospital. Fewer than ten people sit in the waiting hall, the floor tiles still shining clean as an employee mops the floor every five minutes. Inside the emergency hall, four nurses stand behind the central counter, while behind closed curtains, patients lie on beds, some waiting to be transferred to a specialized section or to be seen by the ER nurses. Three of the beds are empty. | Abeer, a woman in her forties, comes from behind one of the curtains and exits to the waiting area, where she sits.
(2026-06-04). 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…
(2026-06-04). 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.
(2026-06-04). No, rolling back these environmental rules won't lower your grocery bill. grist.org 
Nearly six years ago, during Donald Trump's first term in the White House, the president signed a piece of bipartisan legislation introduced to phase out the rampant use of hydrofluorocarbons, or HFCs, which are potent greenhouse gases commonly used in commercial cooling equipment in grocery stores and air-conditioning systems. | At the time, he praised the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act, created in line with an international agreement to tamp down widespread use of the "super pollutant," as something that would benefit U.S. manufacturers working to produce alternative and less environmentally harmf…
(2026-06-04). Trump unveils plan to add 'Trump promenade' to Lincoln Memorial. scmp.com President Donald Trump on Thursday announced plans to add a potential "Trump promenade" to the iconic Lincoln Memorial, in his latest grandiose bid to leave his mark on the US capital. | Trump said the walkway would link the huge marble monument, built to commemorate Civil War-era president Abraham Lincoln, to the nearby Potomac River.
(2026-06-04). As Putin still controls America's nuclear fuel supply, US makes desperate move as 'ban' looms | Russia. hindustantimes.com Washington is on edge as new reporting reveals how deeply U.S. nuclear power still depends on Russian fuel, even while Moscow wages war in Ukraine and tightens its grip on global enrichment capacity. With a 2028 import ban looming, America is racing to expand domestic enrichment, attract investments like URENCO's New Mexico plant, and fend off Rosatom's growing international influence before a second energy crisis hits.
(2026-06-04). Bondi Beach attack hero Ahmed charged with assaulting father. newarab.com 
A Sydney man credited with saving dozens of lives during last year's deadly mass shooting on
(2026-06-04). Indonesia: Flurry of Shoot-on-Sight Orders Risks Lives. hrw.org Click to expand Image | An Indonesian police officer fires tear gas during a demonstration in Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia, August 29, 2025. | © 2025 AP Photo/Trisnadi | (Jakarta) — Indonesian authorities should immediately rescind new policies to counter street crime that would result in the unlawful use of force by security personnel, Human Rights Watch said today. The government should strictly limit the military's role in law enforcement and adopt and enforce long promised reforms to the National Police Law to end police brutality and create a professional and humane police force.These policie…
(2026-06-04). World Cup 2026: FIFA bans fans from bringing reusable bottles to stadiums. aljazeera.com Football's governing body makes a last-minute U-turn on its stadium code of conduct.
(2026-06-04). EU trade chief swipes at China's overcapacity, but seeks 'meaningful' talks with Beijing. scmp.com EU trade chief Maros Sefcovic has called for practical approaches and "meaningful discussion" to tackle the growing trade concerns between Brussels and Beijing, following his meeting with China's chief international trade negotiator, Li Chenggang, on the sideline of a ministerial meeting at the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) in Paris. | Sefcovic opened his press conference on Thursday by stressing the urgency of crafting policy responses to the non-market practices…
(2026-06-04). 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.
(2026-06-04). Bangladesh 'foils' multiple attempts by India to force people into the country. geo.tv 
(2026-06-04). Abraham Accords: Peace Without Justice Cannot Stabilize the Middle East. thinktank.pk The Abraham Accords are often presented as a historic opening for peace in the Middle East. In simple terms, they are a set of normalization agreements through which Israel established formal relations with several Arab and Muslim-majority states. The first agreements were signed in 2020 between Israel, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain. Later, Morocco …
(2026-06-04). Why is a US Ebola facility in Kenya sparking protests? aljazeera.com The plan has drawn backlash from Kenyans as well as the country's union of healthcare workers.
(2026-06-04). Russia reacts after St. Petersburg attack; Zelensky's fight pushes world on brink of nuclear war. hindustantimes.com St. Petersburg is burning after Ukrainian drones struck energy and military sites around Russia's "Russian Davos" forum, embarrassing the Kremlin and igniting fires at key facilities like the Petersburg Oil Terminal and Kronstadt naval base. As Putin deploys a nuclear‚Äëcapable submarine near NATO waters and officials hint at nuclear escalation, the Barents Sea is turning into a dangerous flashpoint in the wider war.
(2026-06-04). Mayor Brandon Scott Pushes Back On The Absent Black Father Myth — 1 Stroller Walk At A Time. newsone.com 
Source: The Washington Post / Getty | For generations, harmful stereotypes have painted Ahead of Father's Day, Scott announced Baltimore's first Father's Stroller Walk. The event is designed to bring fathers, grandfat…
(2026-06-04). Adventurers scramble to experience sky ladder in Hunan. ecns.cn A shaky chestcam video, a mist-shrouded iron ladder and one trembling question — "Is this the way to heaven?" — have propelled the 168-meter "sky ladder", part of a via ferrata, or protected climbing route, in Zhangjiajie, Hunan province, into the global spotlight.
(2026-06-04). Everybody Hates Bill Pulte. portside.org Everybody Hates Bill Pulte |
(2026-06-04). NOAA Bets on AI to Translate Weather Warnings—But Can Machines Reliably Convey Life-and-Death Messages? wattsupwiththat.com weather warnings have long been issued almost exclusively in English. English at home, yet weather warnings have long been issued almost exclusively in English. A new study documents how the National Weather Service is using artificial intelligence to change that.
(2026-06-04). Saturday 6/27: Hard Reset. indybay.org Telematic Media Arts | 323 10th St. @ Folsom (SoMa), San Francisco, CA 94103…
(2026-06-04). Family fears for Palestinian detainee's life in Israeli jail. newarab.com 
For nearly a year and a half, Nader Abu Hilal has waited for news of his son. | Each update that reaches the family home in Dura, south of Hebron in the occupied West Bank, brings fresh anxiety. The latest reports suggest that Azmi Abu Hilal, a 31-year-old lawyer with dwarfism, has lost significant weight, suffers from persistent pain and may be battling a serious illness while held in "We want our sons to be free," Nader Abu Hilal, Azmi's father, tells The New Arab. "We were shocked by the violen…
(2026-06-04). China opposes using 'forced labor' as a pretext for political manipulation: spokesperson. ecns.cn China's Foreign Ministry on Wednesday refuted U.S. proposals to impose additional tariffs on dozens of economies and dismissed claims of forced labor in the country.
(2026-06-04). Nation Union of the Homeless Summer Cookout (Bebhinn Francis) Part 2. mediasanctuary.org On Thursday, May 28, 2026, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Network Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry covered the National Union of the Homeless "Summer Cookout" at Corning Preserve in Albany. The Cookout was a gathering of the Capital Homeless Union and their supporters. In this part 2 of 2 labor segment, Willie continues his interview with one of the key organizers of the National Union of the Homeless, Bebhinn Francis, about the group and its mission—part 2.
(2026-06-04). Saturday 6/6: Virtual screening of the documentary film "A Plan for Palestine: Return to a Single State" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RSja……
(2026-06-04). Elon Musk to become the world's first trillionaire: The case for expropriation. wsws.org Within the next 10 days Elon Musk is set to become the world's first trillionaire, when SpaceX, the space launch monopoly he controls, carries out the largest initial public offering in history.
(2026-06-04). As Ebola Virus Spreads, We See the Terrifying Effects of Trump Dismantling USAID. truthout.org In 2018, when the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) experienced a severe Ebola outbreak, more than 30 experts from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), close to 20 disaster-response specialists from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), and 120 additional USAID staff were on the ground attempting to manage the outbreak, according to estimates from Friends of… |
(2026-06-04). US Navy Announces Public Review Period For Nuclear-Powered, Nuclear-Armed Submarine Program. popularresistance.org U.S. Navy announces a 30-day public review period for its approximately $60 billion nuclear-powered, nuclear-armed, Columbia-class submarine program. | The submarines will be stationed at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor for about 50 years. | The Columbia-class nuclear-powered ballistic missiles submarines (SSBN) are the planned replacement submarines for the Ohio-class SSBN submarines that first arrived at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor in 1982. The twelve proposed Columbia-class submarines are expected to cost $126.4 billion according to the Navy's FY 2025 budget submission. Half of the twelve new submarines are expected to…
(2026-06-04). Workers and youth oppose Iran war and Labor's austerity measures at meetings in Australia and NZ. wsws.org "Workers should unite to fight. Workers are oppressed, but without them, the capitalists have no wealth."
(2026-06-04). Our latest interstellar visitor has no signs of alien technology, scientists say. scmp.com The group leading the charge in the search for extraterrestrial life has given the all-clear: an interstellar comet looks to be completely natural and free of any alien tech. | The SETI Institute said Wednesday that extensive radio scans by its telescope in Northern California found no signs of otherworldly technology from our solar system's latest interstellar visitor.
(2026-06-04). ´Fui declarada culpable de "insulto" por una publicación en la que compartí pacíficamente mis creencias cristianas ª — Pà§ivi Rà§sà§nen, parlamentaria finlandesa. strategic-culture.su La exministra lleva su caso a Estrasburgo, convencida de que su caso ya no se trata simplemente de religión o de Finlandia, sino de quién decide los límites del discurso aceptable en Europa. | Join us on , , and . | Conta…
(2026-06-04). Tel Aviv Advances De Facto Annexation Of Occupied West Bank. popularresistance.org Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich announced a new and major illegal settlement project in the occupied West Bank on 3 June, which aims to see the construction of around 2,000 houses on Palestinian land. | According to the minister, 1,006 housing units will be in a new settlement near the occupied holy city of Jerusalem. | Over 920 are planned near occupied Nablus and another 234 near the city of Hebron. "We are continuing to build the Land of Israel in practice," Smotrich said. | The settlements will "strengthen our hold on the land, reinforce Israel's security, and establish clear facts on the ground tha…
(2026-06-04). Global airline chiefs to confront Iran war fuel shock. newarab.com 
Global airline bosses gathering in Rio de Janeiro this weekend will be searching for answers to the industry's biggest crisis since the pandemic, with the The 6-8 June annual meeting of the
(2026-06-04). Iran, l'arte di mantenere il predominio nell'escalation. strategic-culture.su La risposta dell'Iran alla provocazione americana ha chiarito senza ombra di dubbio che l'attuale versione del quadro proposto per il cessate il fuoco di 60 giorni non regge. | Segue nostro MOSCA — L'Iran detiene un vantaggio insuperabile in termini di controllo dell'escalation rispetto agli Stati Uniti. E questo sta facendo impazzire completamente il chiassoso Imperatore di Barbaria. | Ricapitoliamo rapidamente i punti salienti de…
(2026-06-04). Likely Super El Niño will intensify climate change. wsws.org Global warming is raising the probability that a Super El Niño will develop this year, resulting in widespread mixture of intense heat, drought and flooding around the world. This will have devastating impacts on billions of people.
(2026-06-04). Karen Bass Enters the 2026 LA Mayoral Race as the Clear Frontrunner. moguldom.com 
A new survey of 3,720 respondents puts Karen Bass at the center of the 2026 Los Angeles mayoral race, with most adults expecting her to win. Still, a substantial share of those surveyed see a real opening for her challengers, and the gap between the two camps tells a story worth paying attention to. The …
(2026-06-04). 'The Magic Flute' review: Mozart's opera puts us on a path of enlightenment. peoplesworld.org 
LA Opera's current production of The Magic Flute is a revival of a unique reinterpretation of Mozart's masterpiece by the Australian and British co-directors Barrie Kosky and Brit Suzanne Andrade, with Welsh filmmaker/animation designer Paul Barritt, which last graced the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in 2019. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's last opera is far more than an …