(2026-06-09). Trump responds to US Apache helicopter crash near Hormuz, claims Iran deal close. scmp.com A US Army Apache attack helicopter crashed near the Strait of Hormuz, with President Donald Trump saying the two crew members abroad were "fine" after the incident involving the strategic waterway, which remains under a chokehold by Iran. | What caused the crash remained unclear Tuesday morning in the Middle East, which was still reeling after Iran and Israel exchanged fire the previous day in the biggest blow yet to the straining ceasefire in the Iran war. Iranian state media, relying on foreign…
(2026-06-09). The train the changes everything the Silk Road railway beats blockade. asiapacificreport.nz 
COMMENTARY: By Lim Tean In 1904, a British geographer named Halford Mackinder stood before the Royal Geographical Society in London and delivered what would become the most prophetic warning in the history of geopolitics: "Who rules the Heartland commands the World Island. Who rules the World Island commands the World." Mackinder's insight was deceptively simple.
(2026-06-09). Trump says pilots safe after US Army Apache goes down near Hormuz. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump attends an event at Custer Farms in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, US. — Reuters/FileTwo crew rescued from crashed helicopter: NYT.Incident comes after Iran-Israel attack on each other.Trump told reporters "Nobody injured".Two US pilots whose helicopter…
(2026-06-09). Israel bombs Iran on the 100th day of the US-Israeli war as fighting spreads across Lebanon and Gaza. wsws.org Israel bombed Central and Western Iran before dawn Monday, striking air defenses, missile launchers and a petrochemical complex used by the Revolutionary Guard, hours after Iran fired a barrage of ballistic missiles at Israeli cities.
(2026-06-09). Iran, Israel halt first strikes since April ceasefire. newarab.com 
(2026-06-09). 'War is not over…': Netanyahu defies Trump again as Israeli PM draws red line after Iran strikes. hindustantimes.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has struck a defiant tone following the latest escalation with Iran, insisting that Israel will continue acting against perceived threats to its security. His remarks come amid renewed regional tensions, warnings directed at Iran and Hezbollah, and growing international concern over the risk of a wider Middle East conflict.
(2026-06-09). Iran Strikes Israel to Reshape the Middle East. juancole.com
(2026-06-09). Thursday 6/11: Webinar: Vets Say NO to the Iran War. indybay.org Online | masspeace.us/VetsSayNo…
(2026-06-09). Trump booed by crowd at NBA Finals in New York. scmp.com US President Donald Trump was booed loudly by fans inside Madison Square Garden when he was shown on video screens during the national anthem prior to Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Monday night. | Trump was shown for several seconds giving a military salute. The boos ended when the US flag followed him on the screens, and fans cheered when New York Knicks players were shown. Mentions of the San Antonio Spurs also elicited loud boos.
(2026-06-09). Trump booed at NBA Finals in Madison Square Garden. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump gestures on exiting Marine One, after attending Game 3 of the NBA Finals, at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York, US, June 8, 2026.— ReutersUS President Donald Trump was booed during the NBA Finals matchup at Madison Square Garden on Monday,…
(2026-06-09). Netanyahu defies Trump's ceasefire push as Israel unleashes heavy strikes on Lebanon yet again. hindustantimes.com Israeli airstrikes reportedly hit multiple locations in southern Lebanon, including Al-Kharayeb, Khraibeh, Zifta, and Srifa, amid ongoing cross-border tensions and diplomatic pressure for de-escalation. Local reports indicate casualties and damage as drones and warplanes were used in coordinated operations. The strikes come despite international calls for restraint and renewed ceasefire efforts, with Israeli leadership continuing military operations across the border region. Lebanese officials claim thousands of strikes have occurred since mid-April, while Israel maintains it is targeting militant positions. The…
(2026-06-09). Israel intensifies strikes in southern Lebanon killing 12 people. aljazeera.com Al Jazeera's Obaida Hitto reports on the strikes he witnessed in and around Tyre.
(2026-06-09). UN questions legality of Israeli forced evacuation orders in Lebanon. aljazeera.com
(2026-06-09). Cuba denounces U.S. doctrine of peace through strength before the United Nations. radiohc.cu During the IV Meeting of the Group of Friends in Defense of the Charter of the United Nations held in Zimbabwe, Cuban Deputy Foreign Minister Elio Rodríguez denounced the application of the doctrine of "peace through strength" promoted by the United States government. | The diplomat described this stance as a direct violation of the principles of international law and multilateralism, warning of Washington's systematic disregard for the value of the United Nations in a complex scenario for its members. | Speaking in the general debate of the 4th Meeting of National Coordinators of the Group of Friends in Defense…
(2026-06-09). ONU-Ginebra: Alto Comisionado insta a poner fin a medidas de EE.UU. contra Cuba. radiohc.cu El Alto Comisionado de las Naciones Unidas para los Derechos Humanos, Volker Tàºrk instó este lunes al levantamiento inmediato de las sanciones impuestas por EE.UU. contra Cuba, advirtiendo que su ampliación está provocando graves consecuencias humanitarias y poniendo en peligro la vida del pueblo cubano.Las restricciones al suministro de combustible aplicadas desde principios de 2026, junto con el endurecimiento de las sanciones extraterritoriales están afectando gravemente el acceso a bienes y servicios esenciales, particularmente para los sectores más vulnerables de la población", aseveró. | Asimismo, sub…
(2026-06-09). Juristas cubanos revalidan compromiso con la patria. radiohc.cu El acto de reconocimiento por el Día del Trabajador Jurídico, realizado este lunes en el Memorial José Martí, de La Habana destacó la entrega y relevancia de los trabajadores del sector en defensa de la legalidad socialista. | Al espacio dedicado al agasajo de los profesionales del Derecho en Cuba asistieron Salvador Valdés Mesa, vicepresidente de la República, y Roberto Morales Ojeda, secretario de Organización del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba, entre otros representantes de la organización y del sector. | Como invitado especial acudió a la actividad el Comandante del Ejército Rebelde José Ramón M…
(2026-06-09). Reportan sismo perceptible en el occidente de Cuba. radiohc.cu La red de estaciones del Servicio Sismológico Nacional Cubano registró este lunes un terremoto de magnitud 6.2, reportado como perceptible en el occidente del país a las 02: 00 p. m., hora local. | El movimiento telúrico fue localizado en las coordenadas 23.66 grados de latitud norte y los -84.63 grados de longitud oeste, a una profundidad de 20 kilómetros (km), situado a 100 km al noroeste de Mantua, en la provincia de Pinar del Río, refiere el Boletín informativo número seis, con hora de cierre 02: 30 p. m. | Se recibieron reportes de perceptibilidad en algunas localidades de las provincias de Pinar del Río, La H…
(2026-06-09). Los cinco: 25 años de una condena injusta. radiohc.cu 
Este 8 de junio nuestro país y las personas de bien del mundo recuerdan una de las páginas inscritas ya en la historia de nuestro país y en las tensas relaciones Cuba-Estados Unidos. | Justamente en esa fecha comenzó el juicio, calificado de amañado, injusto y parcial, a cinco cubanos, luchadores antiterroristas, quienes, en la década de los 90s del pasado siglo se habían infiltrado en los grupos de la mafia cubano americana de Miami. | La misión era denunciar e impedir los planes de odio y muerte de inocentes en nuestro país, como sabotajes a lugares públicos, entre ellos, plazas, centros laborales y estudiantil…
(2026-06-09). Parlamento cubano publica cuatro nuevos proyectos de ley. radiohc.cu La Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular de Cuba (Parlamento) publicó este lunes los proyectos de ley Código de Trabajo, de Tierra Agropecuaria y Forestal, de la Vivienda y de Organización de la Administración Central del Estado. | En el sitio web del legislativo también aparece el correo electrónico habilitado para promover la participación ciudadana en ese proceso y contribuir a la cultura jurídica de la población. | La primera de estas propuestas de disposiciones normativas actualiza y perfecciona las regulaciones que garantizan la protección de los derechos y el cumplimiento de los deberes, derivados de la rela…
(2026-06-09). Strongest earthquake in nearly 150 years hits off Cuba, shakes Mexico, Florida. geo.tv 
Employees return to the Federal Judiciary building following an evacuation after a 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Cuba and was felt in the Mexican resort cities of Cancun, Playa del Carmen and Tulum, in Cancun, Mexico, June 8, 2026. — Reuters
(2026-06-09). Help Basel from Gaza to Continue His Dream of Becoming a Doctor for Gazans. indybay.org
(2026-06-09). The ICRC's response to affected populations and infrastructure following the events of January 2026 in Venezuela. icrc.org
(2026-06-09). News Corp jumps on One Nation bandwagon. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-09). FIFA President Infantino welcomes World Cup match officials ahead of 2026 tournament. ecns.cn FIFA President Gianni Infantino greeted 170 match officials who gathered in Miami for a 10-day seminar in preparation for the much-anticipated 2026 World Cup. The assembly includes 52 referees, 88 assistant referees, and 30 video match officials, each set to play a crucial role in the tournament.
(2026-06-09). The Personal Finance Guide to Cutting Recurring Monthly Expenses. moguldom.com Recurring monthly expenses can quietly drain your budget because they are easy to stop noticing. Once a charge becomes familiar, it may feel permanent, even if it no longer fits your needs. Streaming services, phone plans, insurance premiums, app subscriptions, gym memberships, transportation costs, groceries, and debt payments can all become automatic parts of your …
(2026-06-09). What is an LEI code and when do Australian businesses need one. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-09). Marwan Barghouti's son calls for his release on stage at Berlin concert. aljazeera.com At Berlin's Citadel Music Festival, activist Arab Barghouti called for the release of his father.
(2026-06-09). Xi calls on China, DPRK to consolidate trust, boost practical cooperation. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese president, said on Monday that China and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) should consolidate the foundation of political mutual trust and enhance the level of practical cooperation.
(2026-06-09). FIFA drops Somali World Cup referee after US denies him entry. aljazeera.com Award-winning Somali referee, Omar Artan, has been removed from the World Cup roster after being denied entry into US…
(2026-06-09). China launches world's first prefabricated computing center base in Qingdao. ecns.cn China has begun operating the world's first prefabricated computing-power center base, part of its push to expand infrastructure for artificial intelligence and data processing, according to media reports.
(2026-06-08). China seeks to expand extraction of strategic minerals from seawater. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Natural Resources on Monday released a report highlighting new progress in the country's utilization of seawater, while also shedding light on the huge reserve of strategic minerals contained in seawater and the nation's plans to expand the extraction of such resources through technological progress.
(2026-06-09). China emerges as the only nation mastering all three 'crown jewels' of shipbuilding. ecns.cn On World Oceans Day, China announced it has mastered construction of the shipbuilding industry's three "crown jewels" — aircraft carriers, large liquefied natural gas carriers and large cruise ships — vessels widely regarded as pinnacles of marine engineering for their technical complexity.
(2026-06-08). FAO praises China's efforts for black soil protection. ecns.cn The protection of black soil, renowned for its fertility, has been significantly successful in China, with the country's efforts recognized by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
(2026-06-08). China's industrial robots reshape smart manufacturing. ecns.cn Inside the sprawling welding workshop of Geely's new energy vehicle plant in Yiwu, east China's Zhejiang Province, a new industrial scene is taking shape.
(2026-06-09). Te Kuaka advocacy group calls for NZ transparent, independent 'Pacific foreign policy'. asiapacificreport.nz 
Asia Pacific Report A New Zealand policy research and advocacy group released a detailed blueprint today for a fresh "independent" Te Tiriti and Pacific-based approach to foreign policy, and called for greater transparency in election year. The current coalition government has "radically shifted New Zealand's longstanding foreign policy traditions" — including by moving the country…
(2026-06-08). Xi watches artistic performance in Pyongyang during state visit to DPRK. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese president, and his wife Peng Liyuan, along with Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the DPRK, and Kim's wife Ri Sol Ju, watched the performance on Monday evening.
(2026-06-09). Saturday 6/20: Public Memorial: Nellie Wong — °Presente! indybay.org Oakland High School, Multi-Purpose Room, Oakland CA | Entrance & Parking Lot: Put "51 Home Place E" in your GPS…
(2026-06-09). Marin County Joins Thousands Throughout Country to Resist ICE. indybay.org Action at local Citizens Bank branch blasts bank for financing for-profit prisons…
(2026-06-09). Canada's Liberal government preparing massive onslaught on worker rights with revision of Labour Code. wsws.org Carney has his eye on a far-reaching re-write of labour laws that will deeply erode what remains of federally regulated workers' right to strike and their precarious ability to bargain independently of government interference.
(2026-06-09). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org A nationwide strike by Mexican teachers continues, while an eight-week strike by thousands of Nova Scotia care home workers has been suspended by the union ahead of a contract vote.
(2026-06-09). Modern slavery in Italy: 4 migrant farmworkers burned alive in a minivan. wsws.org The workers were massacred in Calabria by gangmasters in a system of hyper-exploitation whose conditions were created by Italy's government and "opposition."
(2026-06-09). Gordon S. Wood, 1933-2026: Leading historian of the American Revolution. wsws.org Gordon S. Wood, 92, a leading historian of the American Revolution, died Sunday after being struck by a car. His career spanned more than half a century, most of it at Brown University, where he trained generations of early Americanists and helped shape modern interpretation of the Revolutionary era.
(2026-06-09). Debate blocked at Australian Education Union "briefing" on sellout deal in Victoria. wsws.org At an AEU meeting, officials declared out of order a resolution opposing their agreement with the state Labor government.
(2026-06-09). World's first ancient hydrological station Baiheliang inspires global heritage cooperation. ecns.cn Visiting the Baiheliang (White Crane Ridge) Underwater Museum in Chongqing's Fuling District, human rights experts from 20 countries marveled at the 1,600-meter-long stone ridge submerged in the Yangtze River.
(2026-06-09). Thursday 6/18: The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel Announces "Redwood Room After Dark" indybay.org The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel – 495 Geary St San Francisco, 94102…
(2026-06-09). Fired "60 Minutes" journalist reveals pro-Trump censorship at CBS News. wsws.org In a lengthy interview with the New York Times, Scott Pelley details the demands by newly installed corporate bosses for a pro-Trump slant in coverage.
(2026-06-09). French Open champion Zverev confirms China Open participation. ecns.cn Newly crowned French Open champion Alexander Zverev will make his eighth appearance at the China Open in Beijing this autumn, the tournament's organizing committee said on Monday.
(2026-06-08). Xi says China-DPRK ties stand at new historical starting point. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Chinese president, said on Monday that the relationship between China and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) stands at a new historical starting point.
(2026-06-08). Flowers and cheers greet Xi in Pyongyang. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and Chinese president, received a warm and grand welcome upon his arrival here Monday for a state visit to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK).
(2026-06-08). China starts mega waterway project on world's third-longest river. ecns.cn China on Monday began construction of a mega waterway project, including what is expected to become the world's largest inland ship lock, in response to the rising shipping demand along the Yangtze, the world's third-longest river.
(2026-06-09). As its contract expires, the Detroit Federation of Teachers hands its podium to the school superintendent. wsws.org The DFT invited the school superintendent to the union meeting in order to stump for a millage vote, endorsing Proposal S, which will fall on Detroit renters to pay.
(2026-06-09). Xi, Kim pledge to carry forward great traditional China-DPRK friendship through generations. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese president, and Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), agreed on Tuesday that the two countries should carry forward their great traditional friendship from generation to generation.
(2026-06-09). At least 19 killed, 134 injured in strong earthquake in southern Philippines. ecns.cn Videos released by local government authorities showed collapsed buildings and severe damage to infrastructure in General Santos City. Local media also reported power outages in several areas, while tremors were felt across neighboring provinces.
(2026-06-09). World conflicts hit peak in 2025: report. geo.tv 
(2026-06-09). Outdoor hospitals, cut-off communities as Philippine quake toll hits 41. geo.tv 
(2026-06-09). Activists demand Citizens Bank De-ICE its investments. indybay.org Human rights and immigration reform activists in Marin County protested at the Citizens Private Bank office calling for the bank to sever its continued financial support of private for-profit prison companies that run ICE facilities nationwide.
(2026-06-08). Casualties continue to rise after strong quake in S. Philippines. ecns.cn At least 37 people were killed, and some 500 people were injured after a 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck southern Philippines on Monday morning, authorities said on Tuesday.
(2026-06-08). China's foreign trade expands 16.9 pct in May. ecns.cn China's foreign trade in yuan-denominated terms grew 16.9 percent year on year in May, data from the General Administration of Customs showed on Tuesday.
(2026-06-09). 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."
(2026-06-09). Botswana diamond slump hits miners living on the edge of survival. aljazeera.com Botswana's diamond-driven economy is under mounting strain as global demand weakens and production falls.
(2026-06-09). ICRC President: "We can no longer pretend that what we are witnessing across war zones is in accordance with the law" icrc.org Speech given by Mirjana Spoljaric, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, at the UN Security Council Open Debate on the Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict — 20 May 2026, New York…
(2026-06-09). Chinese, international guests experience fulfilling life for seniors in Hangzhou. ecns.cn On Sunday, participants of the "Human Rights Action in China ∑2026" themed visit to Zhejiang toured the Hemu Community in Hangzhou. Officials, representatives, and experts from multiple countries, together with Chinese human rights scholars and media journalists, visited the community to learn about the development of its integrated elderly care service.
(2026-06-09). Renegotiation of US-Mexico-Canada trade pact faces hurdles. wsws.org The USMCA (US-Mexico-Canada) trade pact is due for review on July 1, with negotiations likely to run past the deadline.
(2026-06-09). We're like Texas I can tell… onlineopinion.com.au California or Texas? How hard a choice can, or should, it be?
(2026-06-09). The truth is out there, Donald. onlineopinion.com.au Too little to confirm, too much to dismiss. The almost quantum physical world of the USA and UFOs.
(2026-06-09). War, What is it Good For? Absolutely Nothing. juancole.com [Note from Tom: Yes, TomDispatch (at least as run by me) is now done, but if all goes well, Tom himself isn't. And with that in mind, here's what I hope will be but the first of a series of pieces that I'll be writing on this ever-stranger world of ours at this
| Historically speaking, consider it strange beyond compare. There may, in fact, be n…
(2026-06-09). Nairobi Regional Delegation Facts & Figures 2025. icrc.org January – December 2025…
(2026-06-09). DPRK holds grand welcome ceremony for Xi Jinping. ecns.cn The DPRK held a grand welcome ceremony at Kim Il Sung Square for Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese president, who arrived in Pyongyang on Monday for a state visit.
(2026-06-09). 3 women dead in 25 days: Social murder in Michigan prisons. wsws.org Four women have died in seven months at Michigan's only women's prison, where toxic mold, privatized medical neglect and bipartisan austerity have created deadly conditions.
(2026-06-09). curse of the coal mongers and black lung disease. indybay.org An enemy of the residents of Oakland, Phil Tagami.
(2026-06-09). Saturday 7/11: Strike Debt Bay Area Book Group: Here Comes the Sun, by Bill McKibben. indybay.org Email strike.debt.bay.area@gmail.com a few days beforehand for the online invite. All are welcome!
(2026-06-09). Saturday 6/13: 2026 Golden Gate Park Band Festival. indybay.org Golden Gate Park Band Shell…
(2026-06-09). Investigating the foolish: The AUKUS Public Inquiry is announced. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-09). Blind Submission To Authority Is Caused By Bad Parenting. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Blind submission to authority is the result of propaganda and indoctrination, but it's also the result of bad parenting. Raising kids who aren't allowed to say no to you is raising adults who don't think anyone should be allowed to oppose their rulers. | That's mainly what you're seeing in the comments section of any viral police brutality video with people defending the cop's actions and saying the victim should have complied with commands more perfectly. All they're really saying is "Don't disobey Daddy and y…
(2026-06-09). Sri Lankan police arrest Tamil rapper under draconian Prevention of Terrorism Act. wsws.org The World Socialist Web Site and the Socialist Equality Party condemn the arrest of Sangeethsan Ganeskumar—a blatant attack on freedom of expression—and demand his immediate and unconditional release.
(2026-06-09). Xi says ready to join Kim for greater development of China-DPRK ties. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese president, said on Monday that he is ready to work with General Secretary Kim Jong Un to keep bilateral relations advancing with the times and achieve greater progress in bilateral ties.
(2026-06-09). Sean Penn explains why he did not go to the Oscars recently. indybay.org 2001 Photo of filmmaker Rob Nilsson in leather jacket, actress Monica Cortes Viharo, Oscar winner actor Sean Penn, myself (Lynda Carson) in red hair and glasses, plus others at the Broken Drum bar/restaurant in San Rafael, after we watched the World Premiere of Rob's film Scheme C6, at the Christopher B. Smith, Rafael Film Center.
(2026-06-08). Mega dam expansion to boost Yangtze economic belt. ecns.cn China launched a colossal infrastructure project on Monday to expand the Three Gorges Dam's navigation system in Yichang, Hubei province, marking another milestone effort designed to eliminate chronic shipping capacity bottlenecks and supercharge the industrial arteries of the nation's vast economy.
(2026-06-09). What Hanson should be asked at the National Press Club. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-09). Ebola death toll in DR Congo climbs to 101. aljazeera.com The Democratic Republic of the Congo is grappling with its 17th Ebola outbreak since virus was first identified in 1976.
(2026-06-09). Friday 7/10: O Say Can You See … the Soul of Our Nation — Opening Reception. indybay.org 2513 Blanding Avenue | Alameda, CA 94501…
(2026-06-09). New York City crowd boos US President Donald Trump at NBA playoff game. aljazeera.com US President Donald Trump was loudly booed when he was shown on screens before Game 3 of the NBA Finals.
(2026-06-09). IDF: Urgent Warning to Residents of the City of Tyre – Including the Christian Quarter – and the Surrounding Camps and Neighborhoods. ecns.cn IDF: Urgent Warning to Residents of the City of Tyre-Including the Christian Quarter-and the Surrounding Camps and Neighborhoods.
(2026-06-09). Prominent New Zealand entertainer Lynda Topp denounces government's military budget. wsws.org The speech by one of the country's foremost entertainers fiercely denounced government cuts to the arts budget amid soaring military spending.
(2026-06-09). Marin County Jail Protest Calls to Scrap ICE. indybay.org Protesters outside the Marin County Jail calling for "ICE Out of Marin" charged Sheriff Jamie Scardina with complicity for continuing to assist in the arrests of undocumented county prisoners upon their release from jail by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
(2026-06-09). Beyond the Food Desert: How East Bay Communities are Fighting for Food Access. indybay.org Food deserts continue to affect thousands of residents across Richmond and East Oakland, where access to affordable, nutritious food remains limited. This article explores how community-led initiatives, including community fridges, urban gardens, and mobile markets, are attempting to address food insecurity while confronting challenges such as funding shortages, regulatory barriers, and long-term sustainability. Through local examples and an interview with Homies Empowerment Food Justice Coordinator Rogelio, the piece examines both the promise and limitations of grassroots solutions in expanding food access…
(2026-06-09). Chinese film 'Dear You' announces global rollout. ecns.cn Dear You, a Chinese mainland hit inspired by the tradition of qiaopi — letters and remittances sent home by overseas Chinese in the 19th and 20th centuries — will begin its global release on Friday.
(2026-06-09). US Congressman Massie demands probe into 1967 USS Liberty attack. newarab.com 
Republican Congressman Thomas Massie has renewed calls for a congressional investigation into Speaking late on Monday, the 59th anniversary of the attack, Massie was joined by several survivors of a "vicious" assault on the American intelligence-gathering vessel during…
(2026-06-09). 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)…
(2026-06-09). Wednesday 6/10: Corner – Lindy Hop & Swing Dancing in San Francisco. indybay.org Broadway Studios…
(2026-06-09). Saturday 6/13: Persepolis, Film Showing and Discussion. indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley, CA…
(2026-06-09). Iran and the Axis of Empire. juancole.com Axis of Empire: Interview with the Author by Fariba Amini. | Professor of History Afshin Matin-Asgari specializes in 20th-century Middle East, modern Iran, and modern Islamic political and intellectual movements. He received his PhD from UCLA in 1993 under the direction of Professor Nikki Keddie and has been teaching in the University California system since then. He is currently at Cal State L.A. | He is the author of three books and some twenty scholarly articles. His most recent book, Axis of Empire, a history of Iran/U.S. relations was published by Verso in the UK and Penguin Random House in the US in 2026.
(2026-06-09). Sunday 7/26: Hiking to a Bright Future Together. indybay.org Legion of Honor, 100 34th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121…
(2026-06-09). Second Annual Gun Violence and Prevention Summit in Richmond CA. on June 7th, 2026. indybay.org This free community event is bringing together survivors, youth leaders, advocates, performers, and community organizations to raise awareness and create real change.
(2026-06-09). Saturday 6/6: Honoring Ann Fagan Ginger: further her legacy of civil and human rights, international law. indybay.org BFUU Hall, 1924 Cedar St., Berkeley a block east of MLK Jr Wy…
(2026-06-09). Marin Protests Against ICE Continue at County Jail. indybay.org Large Mill Valley protest against ICE financing by Citizens Bank followed up next day with action at Marin County Jail…
(2026-06-08). Xi, Kim hold talks in Pyongyang, pledge to advance China-DPRK ties. ecns.cn Xi noted that after seven years, he is very pleased to once again visit the beautiful city of Pyongyang, and feels especially warm and familiar.
(2026-06-09). Sunday 6/14: Fremont; Flag Day Resistance Protest. indybay.org Intersection of Mowry Ave and Fremont Blvd. | Fremont, CA…
(2026-06-09). Wednesday 6/24: Rally at SF City Hall, Bayview-Hunters Point Calls for Mass Mobilization Over Shipyard. indybay.org On the Steps of San Francisco City Hall – 1 Dr Carlton B Goodlett Pl, San Francisco, CA 94102…
(2026-06-09). ICC prosecutor suspended pending vote on sexual misconduct claims. aljazeera.com Karim Khan rejects suspension as ICC governing body refers him to disciplinary proceedings before member states.
(2026-06-09). The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement expresses concern over attack on Red Cross volunteers in Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). icrc.org
(2026-06-09). Penal repression of serious violations of international humanitarian law — Factsheet. icrc.org
(2026-06-09). Ethiopia: Beyond survival, a journey defined by possibility. icrc.org
(2026-06-09). Frequently asked questions: Our work in Mali. icrc.org
(2026-06-09). ICRC report: Failure to respect rules of war deepened humanitarian crisis in Colombia in 2025. icrc.org
(2026-06-09). Certificates and declarations of absence: A guidance note. icrc.org
(2026-06-09). Children and adolescents in armed conflicts in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-06-09). Georgia: Remains of eleven people missing in connection with 1992—93 armed conflict handed over to families. icrc.org
(2026-06-09). Egypt: States Convene in Cairo to Reinforce Respect for Rules of War Amid Rising Conflicts. icrc.org
(2026-06-09). Synergy in Action: IHL and Islamic Law for Humanitarian Outcomes. icrc.org
(2026-06-09). Colombia 2025: A humanitarian crisis beyond numbers. icrc.org
(2026-06-09). ICRC RED aircraft to operate from Jeddah to strengthen humanitarian access to Sudan. icrc.org
(2026-06-09). Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: Red Cross volunteers at the heart of the response in Bunia. icrc.org
(2026-06-09). Democratic Republic of the Congo: Kimareki rebuilds a life beyond disability. icrc.org
(2026-06-09). Searching for people missing in connection with the 1992-1993 armed conflict continues. icrc.org
(2026-06-09). Jordan: The Essay Competition on International Humanitarian Law. icrc.org
(2026-06-09). Sudan: ICRC RED aircraft makes first Port Sudan—Khartoum flight since war began. icrc.org
(2026-06-09). Xi says he reaches important consensus with Kim on developing China-DPRK relations in new era. ecns.cn
(2026-06-09). Latin America and the Caribbean: When seeking medical care is dangerous. icrc.org
(2026-06-09). Calls to action to parties to conflicts in Colombia. icrc.org
(2026-06-09). Frequently asked questions: Understanding the ICRC's neutrality. icrc.org
(2026-06-09). Poland: High level briefing on IHL for the Polish ministries. icrc.org
(2026-06-09). Bolivia con la Vida, la Tierra y la Memoria despiertas: °Ahora es cuando! indybay.org BOLIVIA: CUANDO UNO SIEMBRA, NO SE PREGUNTA øDESPUÉS QUÉ?, SINO LA VIDA, LA TIERRA Y SU MEMORIA LE DESPIERTA: °AHORA ES CUàÅNDO!
(2026-06-09). Perú: Sánchez supera a Fujimori en balotaje. radiohc.cu Según los resultados proporcionados por la Oficina Nacional de Procesos Electorales de Perú (ONPE), con el 94,20 % de las actas contabilizadas, pasadas las 14: 00 [hora local] de este lunes, Roberto Sánchez va arriba con el 50,04 % (8.825.325 sufragios), frente al 49,95 % (8.809.564) alcanzado por Keiko Fujimori. | La diferencia entre ambos, que es de 15.761 votos a favor del representante de Juntos por el Perú, revierte la tendencia que se había observado hasta la mañana de esta jornada cuando la candidata de Fuerza Popular, la conservadora hija del fallecido dictador Alberto Fujimori, estaba en primer lugar. | L…
(2026-06-09). El incumplimiento del DIH agravó la situación humanitaria en Colombia en 2025. icrc.org
(2026-06-09). Thursday 6/25: Community Meeting to Keep Coal Out of the East Bay. indybay.org La Peña Cultural Center | 3105 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley…
(2026-06-08). Alexander Zevin: Trump's Gulf War. newleftreview.org Asymmetries of the US-Israeli assault on Iran, as an uneasy balance holds between Tehran's tourniquet on the Strait of Hormuz—and the world economy—and the enormous firepower of the aggressors, at the end of the first round.
(2026-06-08). UN nuclear body calls on Iran to 're-engage' amid stalled talks. newarab.com 
UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi called on Iran on Monday to "re-engage" with him so inspections can resume at Iran still has not informed the International Atomic Energy Agency of what happened to those bombed nuclear sites or the nuclear material, including uranium enriched to near bomb…
(2026-06-08). US preps for Iran nuclear endgame? Trump envoys consult atomic experts in secret visit. hindustantimes.com Reports suggest the Trump administration is preparing for a possible breakthrough in U.S.-Iran nuclear negotiations. According to Axios and Reuters, envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner recently visited Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Tennessee to consult leading nuclear experts who could support future talks with Tehran. The reported move comes as discussions over sanctions relief, frozen Iranian assets, uranium enrichment, and nuclear safeguards enter a critical phase. While no final agreement has been reached, the consultations indicate Washington is planning for potential implementation scenarios if a deal…
(2026-06-08). Trump Told Netanyahu Not to Bomb Iran — But Israel Did Anyway. truthout.org Iran and Israel exchanged fire overnight in the most serious escalation since a U.S.-Iranian truce was reached in April. Iran launched a wave of missiles at northern Israel in retaliation for Israeli attacks near Beirut on Sunday. Israel responded with attacks on Iran, with explosions reported in Tehran, Tabriz and Isfahan. This comes as peace talks appear stalled between the United States and… |
(2026-06-08). Trump says new Israel, Iran strikes won't affect peace deal. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump delivers the State of the Union address in the House Chamber of the US Capitol in Washington, DC, US, February 24, 2026. — Reuters/File
(2026-06-08). Iran Warns Israel over Escalating Attacks on Lebanon After Iran, Israel Exchange Strikes: Trita Parsi. democracynow.org 
Iran and Israel exchanged fire overnight in the most serious escalation since a U.S.-Iranian truce was reached in April. Iran launched a wave of missiles at northern Israel in retaliation for Israeli attacks near Beirut on Sunday. Israel responded with attacks on Iran, with explosions reported in Tehran, Tabriz and Isfahan. This comes as peace talks appear stalled between the United States and Iran, largely over Iran's insistence that any agreement must include Lebanon and halt Israel's attacks on that country. President Donald Trump has also repeatedly expressed frustration with Israeli Prime Ministe…
(2026-06-08). Report: US Plans To Divert Frozen Iranian Assets. popularresistance.org The White House plans to transfer seized Iranian assets to Gulf states for repairing damage caused by Iran's retaliatory strikes, CBS News reported on 7 June, citing sources familiar with the matter. | On Saturday, a source told CBS that US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has instructed a team to assess costs for damage inflicted on Washington's Gulf allies by Iran. | Assets that could be used include Iranian cash in frozen bank accounts or hard assets such as seized oil tankers. | The White House will consider using frozen Iranian assets to repair past as well as future destruction caused by Iran in the Gulf st…
(2026-06-08). Trump is losing control of the Iran war. responsiblestatecraft.org Amid a rapid escalation between Israel and Iran, Yemen's Houthis have rejoined the Iran war, launching a volley of missiles at Israel and pledging to implement a "complete and total ban" of Israeli shipping in the Red Sea. It's safe to say that the tenuous ceasefire in the Middle East is now unraveling.President Donald Trump demanded that all parties deescalate,
(2026-06-08). Israel's Defiance of Trump Shattered 100-Day Truce in US-Iran War. ummid.com Marking exactly 100 days since a catastrophic conflict reordered the Middle East, a fragile, US-brokered truce violently collapsed as Israeli jets struck deep inside Iranian territory.
(2026-06-08). Trump Says Iran and Israel Must 'Stop Shooting' After They Exchange Strikes. news.antiwar.com President Trump said on Monday that Iran and Israel must "stop shooting," comments that came after Israel bombed Iran following Iranian strikes on northern Israel in response to Israel's strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs. "Israel and Iran must immediately stop 'shooting.' President DONALD J. TRUMP," the president wrote on Truth Social. Israel launched strikes in …
(2026-06-08). Trump warned Netanyahu against renewed Iran war, Axios reports. al-monitor.com June 8 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump told Axios in an interview published on Monday that he warned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that he might find himself fighting alone if he went back to war with Iran."I said, 'Bibi, you better be careful, or you will be on your own very soon,'" Axios quoted Trump as telling Netanyahu.(Reporting by Ryan Patrick Jones in Toronto, editing by Michelle Nichols )…
(2026-06-08). Inside the deterrence dynamics of Iran's strike on Israel. newarab.com 
(2026-06-08). 100 days of Trump's war on Iran: Trump rambles, prevaricates, and walks off an interview. thecanary.co 
In an NBC interview recorded on Friday, US President Donald Trump repeatedly defended his war of choice on Iran. He said Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu was a "good comrade" but disagreed with him, stating that strikes on Lebanon should be more surgical than they are. However, the Financial Times (FT) reported that Trump later insisted […] | By
(2026-06-07). Trump, Netanyahu speak by phone after Iranian missile fire ⚪ Israeli state media. ecns.cn Trump,Netanyahu speak by phone after Iranian missile fire ⚪ Israeli state media.
(2026-06-08). Iranians exhausted by prospect of more fighting with Israel: 'no hope'. scmp.com Residents of Tehran awoke on Monday anxious and drained by the prospect of full-scale war resuming, following tit-for-tat strikes between arch-foes Iran and Israel that marked the greatest threat to the fragile ceasefire thus far. | "We don't know if there will be a war, nor if a peace deal will last," said Maryam, a 41-year-old accountant in Tehran's central Valiasr Square.
(2026-06-08). Israeli strikes in south Lebanon kill 14, including 4 paramedics. newarab.com 
Israeli Iran-backed Hezbollah meanwhile said it had targeted Israeli troops inside Lebanon, but did not claim any attacks on Israeli territory. | "An Israeli enemy raid on the city of Tyre, near the Red Cross centre,…
(2026-06-08). Israel hits Iran petrochemical plant in new strikes. newarab.com 
(2026-06-08). Lebanon says Israeli strikes on south kill 14 as attacks persist despite Iranian threat. al-monitor.com Israeli strikes on south Lebanon killed at least 14 people on Monday, the Lebanese health ministry said, including seven after Iran threatened to attack Israel again if it continued bombing the country.Iran-backed Hezbollah meanwhile said it had targeted Israeli troops inside Lebanon, but did not claim any attacks on Israeli territory."An Israeli enemy raid on the city of Tyre, near the Red Cross centre, resulted in 5 martyrs and 8 wounded, four of whom were Red Cross paramedics," the Lebanese health ministry said in a statement.
(2026-06-08). Israel says second wave of Iranian missiles incoming. ecns.cn JERUSALEM, June 8 ⚪ The Israeli military said early Monday that it had detected a second wave of missiles launched from Iran.
(2026-06-08). Why the Lebanon-Israel ceasefire hinges on US-Iran diplomacy. newarab.com 
(2026-06-08). Bahrain bans mourning of Khamenei as Gulf reels from attacks. al-monitor.com Tensions are rising in the Gulf over Iranian attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait and renewed fighting between Iran and Israel.
(2026-06-08). US Fighter Jet Strikes Oil Tanker Attempting To Reach Iran. news.antiwar.com US Central Command said on Monday that a US F/A-18 fighter jet fired on an oil tanker attempting to reach Iran as the US continues enforcing the blockade of Iranian ports by attacking civilian ships. "US Central Command (CENTCOM) disabled Palau-flagged M/T Marivex as it transited international waters in the Gulf of Oman toward Iran," …
(2026-06-08). Iran top negotiator threatens to defeat US blockade on Iran. al-monitor.com DUBAI, June 8 (Reuters) – Tehran will turn the naval blockade established by the United States into another defeat for the "enemy", Iran's top negotiator Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said in a message posted on his Telegram channel on Monday."We are not going to either just fight or just negotiate; rather, we are going to fight at our own time and negotiate at our own time", Qalibaf said, adding, "our goal is the end of the war and stable security and we have no trust towards the opposing party".
(2026-06-08). Israeli Strikes Kill Nine Across Southern Lebanon. news.antiwar.com Updated 6/8/2026 7: 25 PM EST At least five people have been killed and an unknown number of others wounded Monday in various Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon. At least one of the slain was a woman, targeted outside the women's Islamic center in Zefta. Zefta appeared to be the main site of casualties early on …
(2026-06-08). Israeli bombing damages historic site in Lebanon. newarab.com 
A One of the oldest cities on the Mediterranean coast, Tyre in antiquity was at various times Phoenician, Persian, Hellenistic, Roman and Byzantine. | The city lies around 20 kilometres (12 miles) from the Israeli border, and its UNESCO World Heri…
(2026-06-08). Gaza farmers begin the hard work of rebuilding an agricultural sector decimated by Israel's genocide. mondoweiss.net 
With 96 percent of Gaza's farmland destroyed, farmers are returning to fields buried in rubble and unexploded ordnance, but Israel's blockade is making recovery nearly impossible.
(2026-06-08). How Israel Engineered Gaza's Health Care Collapse. juancole.com By Hend Salama Abo Helow | This article was originally published by A Palestinian doctor in Gaza says the territory is facing its worst medication shortage since Israel began the genocide. | My mother has been a hypertension patient for the past 25 years. Ever since her initial diagnosis, she has adhered strictly to her prescribed medication. Yet since the genocide broke out, her medicine gradually ran out until it vanished from the markets altogether, with no clinic, pharmac…
(2026-06-08). Pride 2026: Genocide Of Trans People Threatens All Workers. popularresistance.org Four years ago, SLL's 2022 Pride Month statement called on the workers and oppressed to "Resist the capitalist 'trans panic' strategy." We wrote then: "The only way fascist movements have ever been defeated is by people uniting and fighting back. | "It is not enough to rely on elections or hope that friendly politicians will save us. They won't. The Democratic Party is tied by a million threads to the same capitalist class that demands these anti-people measures." | The campaign of demonization has only intensified since then. | For the past 18 months, Donald Trump's regime has been steadily putting in place all…
(2026-06-08). Medicaid work requirements threaten coverage for millions as Trump escalates class war on the poor. wsws.org The Congressional Budget Office estimates that the work requirement provisions in Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill will reduce federal Medicaid spending by $326 billion over 10 years—the single largest source of savings in the legislation—and strip coverage from an estimated 5.2 million adults by 2034.
(2026-06-08). MLB: Marlins Turn the Tide and Defeat the Rays in Miami. radiohc.cu Havana, June 7 (RHC) — The Miami Marlins defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 4-1 today at LoanDepot Park, in a duel where offensive patience and pitching dominance tipped the scales. | In a clash that pitted contrasting realities against each other within their divisions, the Rays (37-25), leaders of the American League East, took an early lead when Cuban Yandy Díaz hit an RBI single in the third inning. | Starter Griffin Jax held the line for five flawless innings, but his departure opened a crack that Miami exploited with precision in the sixth against reliever Garrett Cleavinger. | An RBI triple by Dominican Otto…
(2026-06-08). Venezuela ALBA New 6.4.2026: Mass Protests in Bolivia; Defense of Venezuela and Cuba. wibailoutpeople.org Joao Pedro Stedile (MST, Brazil): Why We Continue To Support VenezuelaThe current political situation in Venezuela cannot be explained solely by the events following 3rd January. We need to contextualize what has been happening over the last four decades. [On January 3] Venezuela, its people and its armed forces were defeated. Lives were lost, and …
(2026-06-08). UN human rights leader calls for Cuba sanctions to be 'lifted immediately'. aljazeera.com Volker Turk, the UN's high commissioner for human rights, warns that 'children are dying' as result of US oil blockade.
(2026-06-08). Becoming a farmer is hard. This Michigan program wants to help. grist.org 
As the U.S. faces an aging farmer population, communities are looking for ways to shore up the next generation of growers. But high upfront costs, access to land, and a shifting climate can make entry into the field feel out of reach for many people looking to get into the business. | Tucked on farmland at the southern edge of Traverse City, Michigan, one program wants to solve some of these problems by letting aspiring farmers learn by doing. | The Great Lakes Incubator Farm attracts students from all over the country. Over the course of seven months, a three-student cohort learns about topics like pest manag…
(2026-06-08). The Blockade in 2026: Financial Suffocation, Forced Divestment and the Resistance of a People Who Will Not Surrender. radiohc.cu By Reasons for Cuba Editorial Staff | The sanctions system imposed by the United States against Cuba is the longest-running and most complex in contemporary economic history. Its roots go back to 1917 (Trading with the Enemy Act), but it was in 1962 that John F. Kennedy proclaimed a total blockade on bilateral trade. | Since then, the embargo has only intensified: the Torricelli Act (1992) internationalized the blockade by prohibiting foreign subsidiaries of U.S. companies from trading with the island; the Helms-Burton Act (1996) codified all restrictions under the Cuban Assets Control Regulations (CACR) and stri…
(2026-06-08). Díaz-Canel denounces U.S. strategy to destabilize Cuba. radiohc.cu Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel reiterated that the United States maintains a maximum pressure strategy against the island with the aim of provoking social unrest. | According to a statement released by the Presidency of the Republic, the Cuban leader affirmed that Washington is attempting to create a highly complex situation in the country to have a pretext for a possible armed intervention. | During an interview with Spanish journalist Andrés Gil, from the digital media outlet elDiario.es, at the Palace of the Revolution, the president denounced the intensification of the economic, commercial, and financial b…
(2026-06-08). Juristas cubanos: compromiso con la justicia y la nación. radiohc.cu Este 8 de junio, Cuba celebra el Día del Jurista, una fecha dedicada a reconocer la labor de quienes, desde las más diversas esferas del ejercicio del Derecho, contribuyen al fortalecimiento de la institucionalidad, la defensa de la legalidad y la protección de los derechos de los ciudadanos. | La conmemoración tiene lugar en una jornada especialmente significativa para el gremio, que coincide con el aniversario 49 de la Unión Nacional de Juristas de Cuba (UNJC), organización que durante casi cinco décadas ha agrupado a los profesionales del sector y ha promovido la superación, la investigación científica y el de…
(2026-06-08). En puerto cubano nueva carga solidaria procedentes de México y Belice. radiohc.cu 
Por: Antonio Jesús Matos Reyes. | En un gesto que refuerza los lazos de hermandad regional, el puerto de La Habana recibió este domingo un nuevo cargamento de ayuda procedente de México y Belice. | Las mil 700 toneladas de alimentos e insumos básicos de primera necesidad llegaron a bordo del buque comercial Asian Katra, en una muestra de que la mayor de las Antillas no está sola en momentos difíciles. | La embarcación atracó en el puerto habanero de Haiphon donde tendrá lugar operativo logístico que permitirá la distribución de los insumos. | La ministra de Comercio Interior, Betsy Díaz Velázquez, reiteró su agr…
(2026-06-08). Simón Bolívar Training Ship Strengthens Ties Between Venezuela and Cuba. orinocotribune.com The young Venezuelan cadets of the Simón Bolívar Training Ship continue an intense program of historical and cultural activities and exchanges with the people of Santiago de Cuba, Cuba. | The vessel, known as the "Ambassador Without Borders," arrived at the Rolando Roca Pacheco cruise pier in Santiago. This historic visit serves as the final stop of its 36th Foreign Instructional Cruise, titled "Seas of Union for the Dream of Bolívar." | The training ship set sail on March 21 from La Guaira port, Venezuela, on its training cruise. It visited five Caribbean countries: Grenada, Dominica, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Mexi…
(2026-06-08). Israeli Strike in Northern Gaza Kills Eight-Year-Old Boy. news.antiwar.com An eight-year-old boy was among seven Palestinians killed by Israeli attacks in Gaza on Monday as the IDF continues its constant violations of the US-backed Gaza ceasefire deal. The boy, identified as Jad Salman, was killed when an Israeli airstrike struck a group of Palestinians in the northern Jabalia refugee camp. According to the Quds …
(2026-06-08). Survivors recall Israeli raid that killed 274 in Gaza refugee camp. aljazeera.com Two years on, witnesses recount the June 2024 Israeli raid on Nuseirat refugee camp to free four captives.
(2026-06-08). Israeli minister Ben-Gvir under investigation in Italy over Gaza flotilla. al-monitor.com ROME, June 8 (Reuters) – Italian prosecutors put Israel's far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir under investigation over the treatment of activists who were part of a Gaza flotilla last month, a judicial source said on Monday.The source, who asked not to be named, confirmed earlier reports by Italian news agencies and said Ben-Gvir was being investigated on suspicion of torture and kidnapping of Italian citizens who were among the activists.If the probe determines charges are warranted, prosecutors could lodge a formal request for trial.
(2026-06-08). Global South Struggles for Socialism and the Workers' Side of Marxism. orinocotribune.com By Chris Gilbert — Mar 10, 2026 | Any theory should be adjusted when it conflicts with or diverges from salient features of reality, and Marxism is no exception. Among the best-known problems of this kind for the Marxist tradition is how the theory (at least in its initial formulation) seemed to indicate that socialist revolutions should happen mostly in the core countries of the capitalist system, but over the past century and a half they have happened almost exclusively in the periphery. In the first location—call it the Global North—one finds a sizable industrial proletariat and highly develop…
(2026-06-08). 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…
(2026-06-08). India carries out detention and deportation of 5,000 Bangladeshis. geo.tv 
Police officers escort men they believe to be undocumented Bangladeshi nationals after they were detained during raids in Ahmedabad, India on April 26, 2025. — ReutersIndia establishes detention centres for undocumented migrants.West Bengal chief minister says 4,800 migrants already…
(2026-06-08). Can the Iran War Wake Asia up to Climate Crisis in Time? juancole.com ( Foot-draggers, in other words, can reap a lot of benefits, whether as a result of ignorance (not knowing about a new product), fear (of making a…
(2026-06-08). UN urges Afghan Taliban to end arrests of women over dress rules. geo.tv 
(2026-06-08). Invest in Education and Justice to Strengthen Rule of Law. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A teacher speaks to students during a lesson at a public school in Sà£o Paulo, Brazil on October 18, 2021. | © 2021 Patricia Monteiro/Bloomberg via Getty Images | A new UNESCO report illustrates how education can empower children and their communities to access their human rights. It also shows that education and justice can uphold the rule of law in contexts where it's in decline and where children live in conditions of extreme injustice. Human Rights Watch has long documented the consequences of restricting teachers' ability to deliver quality education and effectively tea…
(2026-06-08). May Pik: Waking up from a Zionist nightmare, let's carry the spirit of Sumud. asiapacificreport.nz 
May Pik is a Jewish woman now living in Aotearoa. She gave this perspective on growing up in Israel and why she moved to New Zealand as a talk at a recent national hui of the Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) in Rotorua. COMMENTARY: By May Pik The Israeli narrative is mostly told through the…
(2026-06-08). Truimph and Optimism in the Face of Homelessness. mediasanctuary.org Alizabeth Claudio, an Albany native, found herself homeless in the winter of 2025. She shares her story, detailing her resilience while going through this difficult period, the experiences of other unhoused people, and her ideas on reforming housing assistance programs across the country. Lennox Apudo reports.
(2026-06-08). Israel releases Palestinian women's footballer Rand Halawani. newarab.com 
Israeli authorities have released a player on the Palestinian national women's Wissam Halawani said Israeli police released her daughter, Rand Halawani, 20, at around 8: 30 pm (1730 GMT) on Sunday, with a five-day house arrest order. | Wissam Halawani told AFP that she had "gone through very difficult times over the past few days" following her daughter's detention, and that she now…
(2026-06-08). Marx in Moments 07 — Commodity fetishism. mronline.org 
Most accounts of commodity fetishism stop at the definition: under capitalism, relations between people appear as relations between things.
(2026-06-08). Trump taps Blanche as his attorney general, setting up confirmation fight. scmp.com US President Donald Trump has nominated Todd Blanche, acting US attorney general, to fill the position on a permanent basis, rewarding a loyal ally whose controversial actions ensure an uphill Senate confirmation fight. | The White House announced on Monday it had sent Blanche's nomination to the Senate, a move Trump telegraphed last week during remarks at a private event in the Rose Garden. Blanche formerly served as one of Trump's personal lawyers before the president picked him for the No 2…
(2026-06-08). Texas Universities' Crackdown on LGBT Courses and DEI Is Getting Worse. scheerpost.com By Ryan Claycamp This article was originally published by Truthout As pressure intensifies, universities have restructured, fired faculty, cancelled classes and limited discussion topics. Students at both the University of Texas and University of North Texas held mock funerals in May 2026 outside of meetings of the board of regents for their respective universities, where …
(2026-06-08). Tech giant OpenAI files for US initial public offering. aljazeera.com OpenAI did not disclose the size or terms of the offering and said a timeline has not yet been determined.
(2026-06-08). 'Crooked network': Trump storms out of tense, rain-plagued NBC interview. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump pictured with NBC's Meet the Press host Kristen Welker during an interview. — X/@kwelkernbcPresident Donald Trump lasted through probing questions about his Iran war strategy and repeated weather disruptions during an interview with US broadcaster NBC…
(2026-06-08). Philly's COVID-era resource hubs are closing as services move to new centers. Some residents are fighting to keep them. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Philadelphia's Federal emergency pandemic relief funding that supporte…
(2026-06-08). Kenya police fire tear gas, arrest ex-chief justice at national park protest. scmp.com Riot police ‚Å fired tear gas to disperse scores of protesters rallying on Monday against plans to build on part of a national ‚Äåpark in Kenya's capital. | Officers moved in and arrested at least nine people, including former Chief Justice David Maraga, outside the main entrance of Nairobi National Park, Reuters reporters said.
(2026-06-08). China's AI-generated actors raise concerns over performers' rights and job security. ecns.cn China's growing use of AI-generated actors and digitally replicated performers is raising concerns over performers' rights, as some actors say they are being pressured to authorize the use of their facial data for AI training or risk losing work, according to media reports.
(2026-06-08). Stabbing wounds six at New York's Penn Station. geo.tv 
New York Knicks fans arrive outside Penn Station and Madison Square Garden before Game 2 of the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs on June 05, 2026, in New York City. — AFP One victim suffers serious injuries.All victims expected to survive.Police cordon off tracks 5 and…
(2026-06-08). China's Xi lands in North Korea for rare visit. geo.tv 
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Democratic People's Republic of Korea leader Kim Jong Un shake hands at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China September 4, 2025.— Reuters/File Xi praises invincible China-North Korea friendship.Nuclear talks with Washington remain…
(2026-06-08). 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.
(2026-06-08). Under Mamdani, New York Will Open a Free Child Care Center for City Workers. truthout.org Tucked in New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's sprawling universal childcare plan is a little-talked-about milestone: In September, the city will open what appears to be the first free daycare for municipal workers in the country. The center, called The Little Apple, is a pilot program that could prove to be a model for cities across the country that are childcare curious, but not ready to… |
(2026-06-08). Weekly Climate and Energy News Roundup. wattsupwiththat.com Quote of the Week: "One thing I have learned in a long life: that all our science, measured against reality, is primitive and childlike — and yet it is the most precious thing we have."
(2026-06-08). Lawsuit Challenges Legality of Trump's UFC Event at White House Next Week. truthout.org A lawsuit filed in federal court this past weekend seeks to block the White House from hosting an Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) match on White House grounds next week, an event that would coincide with President Donald Trump's 80th birthday. The event, "UFC Freedom 250," is set to occur on June 14. Although it is happening on Trump's birthday, it is being billed as part of the… |
(2026-06-08). FDA "Study" on Mifepristone Revealed Weeks After SCOTUS Blocks Restrictions. truthout.org The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has launched a study that purports to examine the safety of the widely used abortion medication mifepristone, a move that critics say could be used as a means to further regulate the drug and restrict abortion access. FDA administrators deny that the study, revealed in a Wall Street Journal report late last week, is new, asserting it has been going… |
(2026-06-08). What time are World Cup 2026 matches in my time zone? aljazeera.com Find out the match time in your part of the world for the 104 fixtures of the FIFA World Cup 2026 in North America.
(2026-06-08). World Cup warm-up: Morocco draw with Norway. newarab.com 
Norway captain Martin Odegaard equalised 15 minutes from time to force a 1-1 draw with Morocco in their Morocco had been ahead from the seventh minute when Brahim Diaz thundered home a shot from the edge of the penalty area, but Norway fought their way back and could have won the clash with the North Africans, who Norway shrugged off the hot conditions a…
(2026-06-08). Using the Green Amendment Locally. mediasanctuary.org In 2021, New Yorkers voted overwhelmingly to amend the state constitution with what became known as the "New York Green Amendment" (NYGA): "Each person shall have the right to clean air and water, and a healthful environment." The Earth Law Center works with municipalities and community leaders to help translate this constitutional right into meaningful local policies. Flo Perez and Gary Bowitch discussed the Center's efforts with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.
(2026-06-08). Hungary MPs back plan to cut their own salaries by 40 per cent. scmp.com Hungarian lawmakers unanimously voted to slash their incomes and allowances on Monday, as Prime Minister Peter Magyar sought to reduce administrative costs. | Critics had previously accused Magyar's predecessor, nationalist premier Viktor Orban, of providing high salaries in an attempt to placate opposition deputies. | Magyar, whose party filled with political newcomers won the April 12 elections by a landslide, was among those highly critical of the practice.
(2026-06-08). Who stands to lose: Future faces of the Medicaid work requirement cuts. wsws.org These profiles are hypothetical composites drawn from the documented demographic patterns of the Medicaid expansion population and the known mechanisms by which work requirements produce coverage loss. They represent no single individual, but they exemplify millions.
(2026-06-08). License to inflate: the One Nation surge and political astrology. onlineopinion.com.au One Nation's rise may be real. The commentary surrounding it often borders on performance art.
(2026-06-08). Yamal, Williams to be available for Spain's opening World Cup match. aljazeera.com Star forward Yamal expected to be ready after suffering a groin injury that kept him out of a pretournament friendly.
(2026-06-08). Polanski warns UK food system is close to collapse. thecanary.co 
Green Party leader Zack Polanski has warned that food insecurity is not a distant threat. He says it's already impacting customers, farmers and workers in the food industry. In a speech to the Bakers, Food and Allied Workers Union on 8 June, Polanski warned that the UK's food system is close to collapse. He spoke […] | By
(2026-06-08). Big Oil Employees Wrote Paper Behind Kemi Badenoch's North Sea Fantasy. bylinetimes.com Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch last week cited a new University of Aberdeen The Daily Mail, Scotsman, GB News, Energy Voice and Aberdeen University's press office all ran with the central claim: that the West of Shetland basin holds 4.7 billion barrels of oil equivalent (boe), and developing it requires what the authors call a "bespoke fiscal regime" — a tax break. | "Untapped North Sea oil could keep…
(2026-06-08). House Rejects Ro Khanna's Effort to Block US-Israel Military Integration. truthout.org On Thursday, the House of Representatives pushed forward with a measure to increase military cooperation between the U.S. and Israel despite one congressman's efforts to block the proposal. The House Armed Services Committee held a marathon session Thursday on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) budget, concluding after midnight on Friday and ultimately approving $1.15… |
(2026-06-08). Powerful Philippine quake leaves at least 32 feared dead, survivors recount fear. geo.tv 
A drone view shows a collapsed building after a magnitude 7.8 quake in General Santos, Mindanao Island, Philippines, June 8, 2026. — ReutersTsunami warnings lifted across several countries.Military and rescue units deployed, relief mobilised.Philippines, Indonesia sit on Pacific…
(2026-06-08). Ebola: Returning Hajj Pilgrims asked to submit Self Declaration Form. ummid.com In view of the Ebola outbreak, the Haj Committee of India (HCoI) has asked all the pilgrims returning from their Hajj Journey to Makkah, Saudi Arabia to fill and submit a Self Declaration Form (SDF).
(2026-06-08). Yemen's Houthis Announce 'Ban' on Israeli Shipping in the Red Sea. news.antiwar.com On Monday, Yemen's Houthis, officially known as Ansar Allah, announced a "ban" on Israeli shipping on the Red Sea, renewing a blockade that the US had previously failed to end with a bombing campaign. "We declare a complete and total ban on Israeli maritime navigation in the Red Sea, and we consider all enemy movements …
(2026-06-08). Afghan women detained by Taliban in clothing crackdown. scmp.com Afghan residents in the western city of Herat have told of witnessing multiple women detained by the Taliban government's morality police, in a crackdown over clothing which has drawn criticism from the United Nations. | The UN mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) said Sunday it was "concerned over multiple arrests and detentions of women in Herat, Afghanistan, for alleged non-compliance with dress requirements".
(2026-06-08). Australia: Poor communities hit by largest diphtheria outbreak on record. wsws.org Most cases have occurred in the Northern Territory, with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, among the poorest and most oppressed layers of the Australian population, the hardest hit.
(2026-06-08). Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee declared unlawful. geo.tv 
(2026-06-08). Indian Gen Z are on move, albeit Cockroach Janta Party. ummid.com Whta India witnessed in the last few days, Gen Z dug through documents, cross-checked data, exposed inconsistencies, challenged official claims and worked with a determination that put many professionals to shame.
(2026-06-08). New US-Canada bridge nears opening despite Trump threat to block it. scmp.com A new US$4.7 billion bridge connecting Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, is on track to open in the coming ‚Äåweeks, a bridge authority said on Monday, despite a threat by US President Donald Trump in February to block its opening. | A formal ribbon-cutting is expected later this week, a source told Reuters. Detroit media outlets reported on Monday the Gordie Howe International Bridge is expected to open to traffic on June 15.
(2026-06-08). Everybody Hates Data Centers. progressivehub.net PAUL MESSERSMITH-GLAVIN | TRUTHOUT…
(2026-06-08). Tony winner Ali Louis Bourzgui dedicates award to Palestinians. newarab.com 
Moroccan-American actor Ali Louis Bourzgui used his acceptance speech at the Tony Awards on Sunday night to Accepting the award, the 26-year-old
(2026-06-08). A Blessed Spiritual Journey – Hajj. ummid.com The Sublime Grid of Grace: Reflecting on the Metaphysical Geometry of Hajj – the Sacred Journey.
(2026-06-08). Perez re-elected at Real Madrid paving way for Mourinho's return as manager. aljazeera.com Jose Mourinho expected to be announced as Real Madrid manager, returning to Real Madrid after 13 years.
(2026-06-08). Peru's Presidential Elections: Leftist Sánchez and Far-Right Fujimori Separated by Less Than 0.1%. orinocotribune.com 
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(2026-06-08). Graham Platner's Billionaire-Bashing Message Resonates in Maine Senate Race, Despite Controversies. democracynow.org 
Voters are casting ballots in primary elections Tuesday in Maine, one of a handful of states that could decide which party controls the Senate after this year's midterm elections. Democrats believe they have their best shot in years to unseat Republican Senator Susan Collins, but their presumptive nominee has been mired in controversy. | Graham Platner is a 41-year-old oyster farmer and Marine veteran who entered the race as a populist progressive. Democratic Governor Janet Mills, who was urged to run by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, suspended her campaign in April amid polls predicting Platner woul…
(2026-06-08). Hegseth directs DOD to drop hundreds of faiths from recognized religion list. peoplesworld.org 
(2026-06-08). UK's Starmer gives Apple, Google 3 months to stop children sending nude images. scmp.com Apple and Google have been given a three-month ultimatum to make it impossible for children to take, share or view nude images on their smartphones, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday. | The government wants firms to activate built-in features on their devices or come up with technological solutions on phones and tablets to detect and block such content. | It means all adults will need to verify their age if they want to take or view nude images.
(2026-06-08). Labor jumps full force into 2026 election battles. peoplesworld.org 
MINNEAPOLIS—Entering her second full-term as AFL-CIO President, Liz Shuler laid out big plans for the nation's labor federation over the next five years. For the current midterm elections, the federation plans to put 50,000 "election protectors" in the field. Accepting her re-election, unopposed, at the AFL-CIO Convention's opening session in Minneapolis, Shuler also set a …
(2026-06-08). Why Hong Kong matters to Kazakhstan's financial ambitions. scmp.com As part of its decades-old "multi-vector" foreign policy, based on balancing relations between major powers such as China, Russia, the United States and the European Union, Kazakhstan — Central Asia's largest country — is now actively diversifying its economic and financial policies. While in the past, Astana sought to strengthen cooperation with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the leading international financial hub in the Middle East, today, Hong Kong seems to be becoming a key partner for…
(2026-06-08). Trump's US$100,000 H-1B visa fee is an unlawful tax, judge rules. scmp.com A federal ‚Å judge on Monday ‚Å struck down a US$100,000 fee that ‚Å US President Donald Trump imposed on new H-1B visas for highly skilled foreign workers, concluding that it constituted an unlawful tax that Congress never authorised. | US District Judge Leo Sorokin ‚Äåin Boston issued the ruling in a lawsuit filed by 20 Democratic state attorneys general challenging a fee Trump announced in September that dramatically raised the cost of obtaining H-1B visas.
(2026-06-08). Portugal World Cup 2026 preview: Players to watch, group matches and squad. aljazeera.com Portugal are hugely talented but are led by a fading Cristiano Ronaldo and are still grieving the loss of Diogo Jota.
(2026-06-08). Norway court orders release of ailing crown princess's son ahead of rape verdict. scmp.com A Norway court on Monday ordered the release of ailing Crown Princess Mette-Marit's son Marius Borg Hoiby, who faces a multitude of charges including rape and abuse, citing her health crisis. | Prosecutors quickly appealed the decision, so Hoiby will remain in custody until the appeal is processed. | The 29-year-old, Mette-Marit's son from a relationship before her 2001 marriage to Crown Prince Haakon, was on trial from February 3 to March 19.
(2026-06-08). Iraq officials work to identify victims after bus crash kills 21. newarab.com 
A passenger bus crashed and burst into flames Sunday in southern Iraq, in the latest deadly accident on the country's poorly maintained roads. | Fourteen of the bodies were burned beyond recognition and have not been identified, said Ahmad Saleem, spokesperson for the Thi Qar provincial council. Two Iranian nationals are believed to be among the dead, though their bodies have not yet been identified, he said. | The bus wa…
(2026-06-08). UK Helps Unlock Climate Investment for 11 High-Impact Pakistani Businesses. thinktank.pk The Climate Finance Accelerator (CFA) Pakistan, a UK-funded initiative designed to help climate-focused businesses attract investment and scale sustainable solutions, has selected 11 innovative Pakistani companies for its 2026 cohort. The programme aims to accelerate Pakistan's transition toward a low-carbon economy by supporting businesses operating in critical sectors such as renewable energy, sustainable transport, waste …
(2026-06-08). Celebrities Don't Want To Be A Part Of Trump's UFC Event Either, As Freedom 250 Continues To Be A Bust. newsone.com 
Source: KENT NISHIMURA / Getty | Last week, President Donald Trump got so frustrated with his upcoming Freedom 250 Festival in Washington, D.C., proving to be a celebrity repellent — as virtually every act announced as performers for the celebration has either dropped out or claimed they were never informed about it, with the notable exception of Vanilla Ice, who is apparently still planning to perform — that he was
(2026-06-07). 5 people stabbed at Penn Station in New York. ecns.cn NEW YORK, June 7 ⚪ Five people were stabbed at Penn Station on Sunday, with at least one sustaining serious injuries, CBS reported.
(2026-06-08). Drug dealing, immigration offences dealt a blow in E Cape police operations. sanews.gov.za Drug dealing, immigration offences dealt a blow in E Cape police operations | Police in the Sarah Baartman District in the Eastern Cape have arrested 139 suspects for a range of crimes, including drug dealing, robbery with aggravating circumstances and immigration offences. | The operations, which were conducted between 1 and 7 June, led to the arrest of 35 undocumented foreign nationals, as well as a 45-year-old documented Chinese business owner. | The business owner was taken into custody during Operation Identity, which was carried out in St Francis Bay, Humansdorp and Hankey. | The Chinese national was arre…
(2026-06-08). Can Trump Cancel Juneteenth? Here's What We Know. newsone.com 
Source: KAMIL KRZACZYNSKI / Getty | As Juneteenth approaches, a question has been popping up across social media, news sites, and family group chats: Can President Donald Trump cancel Juneteenth? | The short answer is no. But because of First Things First: Is Juneteenth Still a Federal Holiday?: | Now, if you have been worried, take a…
(2026-06-08). Redistricting In Southern States Has Led To Pronounced Voter Confusion. newsone.com 
Source: Sean Rayford / Getty | In news that's surprising to absolutely no one, the last-minute redistricting efforts by several southern states have caused confusion among both candidates and voters. |
(2026-06-08). Iran arrives at new base camp in Mexico ahead of World Cup. newarab.com 
(2026-06-08). What a Week in the Hospital Showed Me About Our Broken Healthcare System. progressivehub.net GREGG GONSALVES | THE NATION…
(2026-06-07). Nearly 10,000 residents evacuated as torrential rain batters southwest China's Guizhou. ecns.cn GUIYANG, June 7 ⚪ Torrential rain battered parts of southwest Chinas Guizhou Province from Saturday to Sunday, triggering floods and forcing the evacuation of nearly 10000 residents.
(2026-06-08). US judge asked to bar Trump's UFC fight at White House. geo.tv 
Construction continues on a temporary arena that will host the UFC Freedom 250 fight card at the White House in Washington, DC, US, on June 5, 2026. — ReutersWASHINGTON: A federal judge in Washington has been asked to block President Donald Trump's plan to host an Ultimate…
(2026-06-08). Iwo Jima Completes Deployment, Nimitz Heading Back To The United States. twz.com 
(2026-06-08). Major Study Shows World Sees USA As Biggest Threat, Prefers China. popularresistance.org A comprehensive global study that surveyed tens of thousands of people in nearly 100 countries found that the vast majority see the United States as the biggest threat to the world. | At the same time, more and more nations say they prefer China over the US. China's approval rating has risen dramatically in the Global South, in particular, where support for the US has plummeted. | These were the results of the 2026 Democracy Perception Index, an annual study conducted by a group called the Alliance of Democracies. | The Alliance of Democracies cannot in any way be accused of being "pro-China" or "anti-US".
(2026-06-08). Soros' OSF helped stir Indonesian rebellion, leaks reveal. mronline.org 
Leaked documents reviewed by The Grayzone expose how the Soros-run Open Society Foundations plotted to "prevent the continuation" of Indonesia's elected government by bankrolling opposition media, youth activists groups and lawfare operations to remove President Prabowo Subianto.
(2026-06-08). Polanski defends call to release Palestinian revolutionary Marwan Barghouti. thecanary.co 
Zack Polanski has defended his call to free the Palestinian revolutionary Marwan Barghouti. In doing so, he's shone a light on a figure who is almost universally ignored by the Western media: Good. Let's talk about Marwan Barghouti. Imprisoned for 25 years.An inter-Parliamentary Union report found he was not given a fair trial. Nelson Mandela: […] | By
(2026-06-08). From Salah to Hakimi: 15 MENA stars to watch at World Cup 2026. newarab.com 
The New Arab highlights the stars to watch out for | Arda Guler (Turkey): | Real Madrid wonderkid
(2026-06-08). Israel shoots dead two Palestinians and arrests one after reported shooting in 1948 territory. thecanary.co 
Israeli occupation police say they have "neutralised" two people involved in a shooting incident on 7 June. The attack occurred at a gas station near the entrance to Kochav Yair, in "Israel". It resulted in the death of one "Israeli" and injuries to five others. Two Palestinians martyred by Israel Within minutes, Ben Gvir […] | By
(2026-06-08). KCET 2026 Result Today: Link, Steps to Check. ummid.com The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) is declaring the result of the UGCET 2026, also known as KCET 2026, on its official website 'cetonline.karnataka.gov.in' today i.e. Saturday June 06, 2026.
(2026-06-08). Flailing newsrooms flog fears of a fictional recession. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-08). After 100 days, Qatar's gas crisis tests economic resilience. newarab.com 
One hundred days after QatarEnergy announced The Iranian air strikes caused damage to two processing units and a gas-to-liquids conversion line, disrupting about 17%…
(2026-06-08). How Slaves' Resistance Secured Liberal Democracy. portside.org How Slaves' Resistance Secured Liberal Democracy |
(2026-06-08). Convictions Reversed For Colorado Paramedics Involved In Death Of Elijah McClain. newsone.com 
Source: Twitter / Twitter | In America, even when justice is achieved regarding a high-profile case in which a Black person has died unjustly, it's justice that can be erased with the stroke of a judge's pen. The family of 23-year-old massage therapist Elijah McClain knows this all too well, as they had only received a small fraction of what should be considered true justice, and last week, that small fraction was reversed on appeal. | According to
(2026-06-08). Maharashtra FYJC Admission 2026 Round 2 Schedule Released. ummid.com The School Education and Sports Department Maharashtra has published the FYJC 2026 or Class 11 Round 2 Admission Schedule on its official website.
(2026-06-08). Activists From 13 Countries Launch Global Solidarity Hunger Strike. popularresistance.org Benghazi, Libya — An international crisis is rapidly escalating as 11 humanitarian volunteers enter their third week of unlawful captivity in Libya. In a desperate bid for freedom, 10 of the kidnapped convoy volunteers detained in Benghazi have been on a strict dry hunger strike since June 1, putting them at imminent risk of organ failure and death. | In an act of solidarity and to bring attention to their urgent situation, a Global Solidarity Hunger Strike has quickly been organized across five continents. Dozens of activists from 13 countries, including: Canada, Spain, Italy, the United States, and South…
(2026-06-07). Xi says China-DPRK relations face new opportunities, missions. ecns.cn BEIJING, June 8 ⚪ Currently, relations between China and the Democratic Peoples Republic of Koreastand at a new historical starting point, facing new development opportunities and shouldering new missions of the times, Xi Jinping.
(2026-06-08). Health experts to screen US wastewater during 2026 World Cup. newarab.com 
(2026-06-08). Cover-ups, culls and cruelty: Inside wildlife crisis. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-06-07). Hong Kong pushes ahead with AI development: HKSAR financial chief. ecns.cn HONG KONG, June 7 ⚪ Paul Chan, financial secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Regiongovernment, said on Sunday that Hong Kong is pushing ahead with promoting the development of artificial intelligence.S.dollar=7.83 HK dollars)‚ñ .
(2026-06-08). Notable Black Folks Who Died In 2026. newsone.com 
UPDATE — Monday, June 8, 2026, 11: 43 p.m. EST: We love our Black celebrities. Period. No matter how famous they get or how big the stages become, there's always a different kind of pride that comes with seeing Black folks win. It feels personal, like their success is proof that we can make it too, …
(2026-06-08). Trump Admin Urges Legal Aid Groups to Give Up Migrant Children's Sensitive Data. truthout.org The Trump administration is withholding pay from legal aid groups while demanding they share confidential case data about unaccompanied migrant children fighting to remain in the country, according to records reviewed by The Lever. For months, the records show, the primary legal services provider for unaccompanied migrant youth has been locked in a standoff with the federal government over… |
(2026-06-08). Indonesia urges northern coastal residents to evacuate after powerful Philippine quake. ecns.cn June 8 ⚪ Indonesias National Disaster Management Agencyon Monday urged the evacuation of residents to higher ground in northern coastal areas of the country threatened by tsunami waves following a powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake in the southern Philippines.
(2026-06-08). Hunters prepare to slaughter 10,000 innocent fox cubs. thecanary.co 
Right now, across our 'green and pleasant' land, thousands of tiny fox cubs are exploring a new world. Born in March and April, these tiny, vulnerable little bundles of fur are clumsy, curious and full of life. They're finally beginning to explore the world. Chasing bugs through long glare, these iconic little cubs are totally […] | By
(2026-06-08). Court rules that Trump's name must be removed from the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. wsws.org A Washington DC federal district judge ruled that the president's stacking of the board with his loyalists and placing the Trump name on the Kennedy Center was a "procedurally defective and substantively unlawful action."
(2026-06-08). How Climate Fear Took Over a Generation. wattsupwiththat.com What happens when children grow up believing the world is ending?
(2026-06-08). Daughters of the American Revolution honors hospital at Historic Yellow Springs — but can't officially name any nurses. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? The Daughters of the American Revolution has installed a permanent plaque in Yellow Springs in Chester County, Pennsylvania, to commemorate heroic acts of the Revolutionary War. | But not on the battlefield. | "All the time we have had people asking us if we're going to do battle scene reenactments at Yellow Springs," said Historic Yellow Springs Executive Director Tom Compton. "That's not historically relevant in any way to this site." | Tim Compton is executive director of…
(2026-06-08). Proposal to Boycott Kushner Properties in NJ in Solidarity with Albania. fightbackbetter.com 
By now you probably heard that at the suggestion of Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump's best buddy and yacht owner Nathaniel Rothschild they have managed to gain development rights to Sazan Island which is part of the sovereign nation of Albania. The deal struck between the Primer Minister of Albania and the Kushner controlled Affinity Partners to transfer developmental rights has led to a full scale corruption investigation by Albanian anti-corruption authorities and a major uprising involving 100s of 1000s of Albanians with a so far week long presence in the Albanian streets. | It should be pointed out that Nat…
(2026-06-08). Canary Catch Up: Pride month gets off to a horrifying start with Tip Toe and Rivals. thecanary.co 
Hello and welcome to Canary Catch Up. Each week, our resident telly addict Rachel Charlton-Dailey will bring us bang up to date with the shows she's been obsessed with, what she's hate-watching, and what she can't wait to get stuck into. Trigger warning: This article contains discussion of homophobic hate crimes and the murder of […] | By
(2026-06-08). In Colombia, the Fight Is Still On. portside.org In Colombia, the Fight Is Still On |
(2026-06-08). Why the Enhanced Games offer of $US10 million to break Usain Bolt's 100m world record in 2027 is unlikely to succeed. onlineopinion.com.au Which athlete would bet the opprobrium of failing to win a pharmaceutically enhanced title against the chance of winning $10 million.
(2026-06-08). Zimbabwe: Opposition Activist Acquitted, Freed After 7 Months. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Police officers outside the Magistrates Court in Harare, Zimbabwe, April 6, 2021. | © 2021 Tafadzwa Ufumeli/Getty Images | (Johannesburg) — A Zimbabwe court on June 3, 2026, acquitted and released a prominent opposition activist after more than seven months in detention on baseless charges, Human Rights Watch said today. The case underscores the ongoing weaponization of the criminal justice system by President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government. A Harare magistrates' court acquitted Godfrey Chidhau Karembera, 47, popularly known as "Madzibaba Veshanduko" ("leader of change" in S…
(2026-06-08). Trump picks ally Todd Blanche as attorney general, teeing up US Senate fight. scmp.com US President Donald Trump nominated Todd Blanche, acting US attorney general, to fill the position on a permanent basis, rewarding a loyal ally whose controversial actions ensure an uphill Senate confirmation fight. | The White House announced on Monday it had sent Blanche's nomination to the Senate, a move Trump telegraphed last week during remarks at a private event in the Rose Garden. Blanche formerly served as one of Trump's personal lawyers before the president picked him for the No 2…
(2026-06-08). Peru Votes for President Amid Trump's "Unprecedented Program of Aggression" Against Leftists in Region. democracynow.org 
Peru's presidential runoff is too close to call as ballots continue to be counted from Sunday's election between Keiko Fujimori, daughter of former dictator Alberto Fujimori, and leftist lawmaker Roberto Sánchez. Peruvian election officials say final results could take up to a month to confirm. | Peruvian economist and public policy expert Gustavo Guerra-García Picasso says "democracy has been undermined" by Fujimori and her right-wing coalition, and that "reforms must be implemented quickly to restore a presidential system with checks and balances."…
(2026-06-08). Australia: Gold mining company handed meagre fine for worker's amputation. wsws.org A 23-year-old labourer's arm was ripped off by a drilling machine at the Cadia East mine near Orange, New South Wales. Almost three years later, the company was fined just $750,000.
(2026-06-08). Player to coach: Egypt's Hossam Hassan's World Cup journey. newarab.com 
In a new appearance, the
(2026-06-08). JoSAA 2026 Mock Seat Allotment 1 Today: Link, Steps to Check. ummid.com The Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) for admission to IITs, NITs, IIEST, IIITs and Other-GFTIs based on JEE Advanced 2026 score is set to display on its official website 'josaa.nic.in' Mock Seat Allocation 1, also called as Mock Seat Allotment Round 1, today i.e. Monday June 08, 2026.
(2026-06-08). WHYY Newscast for Monday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-06-08). Over 300 FAKE websites selling 2026 FIFA World Cup tickets. ummid.com Over 300 fake websites are selling 2026 FIFA World Cup tickets, fans have been warned as the football fever grips the world.
(2026-06-08). Magnitude 7.8 earthquake rocks southern Philippines. aljazeera.com At least 15 people were killed and 129 injured in a magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck the southern Philippines.
(2026-06-08). At least 5 killed in S. Philippine strong earthquake, tsunami waves up to 1.4 meters. ecns.cn MANILA, June 8 ⚪ At least five people have been reported dead after a 7.8-magnitude offshore earthquake that hit the southern Philippines, according to a local disaster official.
(2026-06-08). PM Pashinyan's party wins Armenia election, preliminary results show. aljazeera.com Nikol Pashinyan's Civil Contract party wins 49.81 percent of the vote, the Central Election Commission says.
(2026-06-08). Maharashtra 11th Admission 2026 Round 2 Begins, Check Registration Steps. ummid.com The School Education and Sports Department, Maharashtra has started through its official website 'mahafyjcadmissions.in' CAP Round 2 of FYJC or Class 11 admission 2026, and asked the students to fill Part 1 Form (Registration Form) and Part 2 Form (Option Form) from today i.e. June 06, 2026.
(2026-06-08). News That Didn't Make the News: Science Communicators and AI Data Centers. projectcensored.org First up, Professor Dave explains. Science communicator Dave Farina joins the show to talk about the emergence of science communicators at a time when science denial is reaching ever soaring heights. Dave discusses the lure and prevalence of erroneous scientific claims and how science literacy and media literacy necessarily overlap and require continued practice and engagement to combat dangerous mis and disinformation.
(2026-06-08). Fired Journalist Says Bari Weiss Pushed to Air Propaganda on CBS News. truthout.org Days after being fired from the CBS News program "60 Minutes" for speaking out against the dismissal of several top correspondents and declaring that editor-in-chief Bari Weiss was "brought in to kill" the show, veteran journalist Scott Pelley described in detail the right-wing former opinion columnist's efforts to push for political coverage that centered the White House's point of view… |
(2026-06-08). In China, AI is no excuse to fire workers. mronline.org 
The day before International Workers' Day, a court in China sent a clear message to employers: artificial intelligence is not a license to throw workers away.
(2026-06-08). Donate to the WSWS! Build a mass socialist movement of the working class! wsws.org Donate today to strengthen the WSWS—the indispensable voice and organizing center of the international working class—so we can expand our coverage, deepen our interventions, and build a movement of the working class for socialism.
(2026-06-08). Disgraceful Nigel Farage is selling the nation 'grievance fuel'. thecanary.co 
In the grim annals of British political opportunism, few figures have mastered the art of turning tragedy into a personal recruitment drive quite like Nigel Farage. The murder of 18-year-old Henry Nowak in Southampton last December was a horror that should unite any decent society in grief and resolve. A young student, full of promise, […] | By
(2026-06-08). UAlbany Democrats: What It Means to Be Politically Engaged on Campus Today. mediasanctuary.org A conversation with UA Democrats on student political engagement, campus organizing, and creating space for student voices at the University at Albany.
(2026-06-08). They Were Serving the Longest Federal Sentence of Any 2020 BLM Protester. Then They Vanished in Prison. theintercept.com 
Incarcerated activist Malik Muhammad's standing client call in March with their lawyer had been canceled without any real explanation. When Muhammad's attorney, Lauren Regan, went to check their status on the Oregon Inmate Tracker, she found nothing. They seemed to have vanished without a trace. | Friends and family feared the worst. Muhammad, an army veteran and activist serving the longest federal sentence of any 2020 Black Lives Matter protester, had been a target inside the state prison because of their outspoken political beliefs and organizing efforts while incarcerated, several of their friends and supp…
(2026-06-08). US sanctions over 100 Nicaraguan officials and relatives with travel ban. scmp.com The United States has placed travel bans on more than 100 Nicaraguan officials and their family members as part of a broader campaign to punish the current government for human rights abuses. | Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in a statement on Monday that the new sanctions were imposed in part because of the death last month of an imprisoned activist, Brooklyn Rivera, who criticised the policies of Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega and his wife and co-president Rosario Murillo.
(2026-06-08). Israel included on United Nations' sexual violence blacklist. peoplesworld.org 
NOTICE: This news article contains descriptions of sexual violence. TEL AVIV—United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres has placed Israel's armed forces on his blacklist of countries and entities accused of sexual violence in war zones, citing abuse of Palestinian inmates. The 2026 edition of the Secretary-General's Report on Conflict-Related Sexual Violence, which covers the year …
(2026-06-08). US: Global Health Aid Tied to Harmful Conditions. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A client waits to be seen by a doctor during an HIV clinic day at TASO Mulago service center in Kampala, Uganda, February 17, 2025. | © 2025 Hajarah Nalwadda/Getty Images | (Washington, DC) — The United States government is conditioning lifesaving health assistance on broad access to surveillance data and extractive rights to pathogen samples and data for pharmaceutical development, Human Rights Watch said today. Human Rights Watch issued an assessment of seven bilateral health agreements signed in late 2025 with Ethiopia, Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, Liberia, and Ugan…
(2026-06-07). Why East China's Zhejiang so attractive to foreign leaders. ecns.cn A growing number of foreign leaders have made East China's Zhejiang Province a key stop on their official visits. Why is the province so attractive? The answers lie in the province's booming robotics industry, abundant business opportunities, and development experience.
(2026-06-08). Two seed industry events showcase 3,000 new varieties in Wuhan. ecns.cn The 2026 National Fresh Corn Industry Conference and the 2026 Wuhan Seed Expo were jointly held in Wuhan on Saturday, showcasing more than 3,000 new vegetable and fresh corn varieties with specialty products from seed companies.
(2026-06-08). Tuchel tells Bellingham to fight for his place. thecanary.co 
England manager Thomas Tuchel has sent a direct message to Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham, emphasising that competition for starting places in the squad heading to the 2026 World Cup will be wide open, with no guarantees for any player. Bellingham's place not confirmed — yet According to Sky Sports, Tuchel emphasised that Bellingham is […] | By
(2026-06-08). A third of Labour MPs urge UK to ban Israeli settlement trade>. newarab.com 
More than a third of lawmakers from Britain's governing Labour Party signed a letter on Monday calling on the government to end trade with Israel's "There is an urgent need for accountability and concrete consequences in response to Israel's violations against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem, which are spiralling by the day," said the letter. "We believe ending trade with settlements is a vital next step." | It was signed by 137 Labour la…
(2026-06-08). KC-135 Tanker Spotted With New Satellite Communications Antenna. twz.com 
(2026-06-08). Yemen's Houthis declare ban on Israeli ships sailing the Red Sea. aljazeera.com Yemen's Houthis have declared a 'total ban' on Israeli vessels wanting to pass through the Red Sea.
(2026-06-08). Eskom ramps up load reduction elimination efforts. sanews.gov.za Eskom ramps up load reduction elimination efforts | More than 700 000 households have now been removed from Eskom's load reduction. ⚪ This as the power utility continues its programme to eliminate load reduction by 2027. ⚪ "About 714 513 customers across South Africa are no longer impacted, representing more than 42% of targeted households, with full elimination achieved in the Northern and Western Cape. ⚪ "The programme targets 971 feeders and will benefit approximately 1.69 million customers across all provinces, out of Eskom's total customer base of 7.2 million. Key interventions include the rollout of smar…
(2026-06-08). Pope Leo makes visit to Spain's Almudena Cathedral. aljazeera.com Crowds in Madrid were delighted to see Pope Leo make a visit to Santa Maria de la Almudena Cathedral with Queen Sofia.
(2026-06-08). India se prepara para Cumbre del Brics en septiembre venidero. radiohc.cu India, que preside los Brics este año, se prepara para la Cumbre prevista para septiembre venidero, afirmó el secretario de Asuntos Exteriores, Vikram Misri, en un reciente evento sobre neurología del bloque intergubernamental. | En el tercer Simposio de Neurociencia del bloque intergubernamental, el primero que se realiza en la nación surasiática, el diplomático señaló, además, que la colaboración internacional cobra una importancia creciente ante desafíos complejos que requieren compartir conocimientos y recursos. | Afirmó que los Brics representan una plataforma donde los países en desarrollo y las economías e…